The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-31
JAMES HENRY HACgrn.
Funeral of tho Veteran American Comedians
Simple Rites and Touching sosnss-Ors-
ton by tho Rev. Father Farrslly-
The Remains Laid in tho
Village Churchyard.

To those who could appreciate the sterling worth'
OF Mr.. James Henry HacKett, whose death occurred
on Thursday morning, his last request win not fap
to bring to mind at least some Of the noble Qualt(
ties which characterized the man. Aware that his,
end was soon Approximation he had lived TO an
h0nOred age while q complication OF diseases,
mainly induced by cold debiiitated mis- excellent
constitution-Mr. Hackert, not long before h0
breathed his last desired that mis- funeraE
ceremonies should be devoid Of all displays
and that his remains should be laid
quietly In the village churchyard OF jamaica wherd
many Of his distinguished relatives are inferred. In
accordance with the wish Of the deceased the
obsequies yesterday were OF very simple and pr11
vate character, and not by any means so ostental
tious as might generally have been anticipated COM
sidering the grand associations OF this lamented
actor. His demise, sudden in Its way, was q source
Of deep regret 10 the people OF jamaica where tho
gifted veteran had spent so many happy days. and
they were few ana far between In that
locality VINO did not recognize the loss of princeIN
gentleman, scholar and friend. The home Of
his maternal ancestors, this Long Island village nal
for him It's peculiar charms and though POSSESSING
elsewhere goodly portion OF this worlds estate ID
was his Joy to live hard by the place where educa3
ton first trained his intellect In neat
frame structure on Fulton avenue tho
genial gentleman bade adieu 10 earthly
cares. 1t was not the family residence, but
house that had been rented BY him for season on
so, and 1t was Mr.. Hacketts intention to have pur
chased similar building in the vicinity. But
hOary-headed Time stepped IN, and, with rushlesd
scythe, Topped or one more Of natures noblemenl
Ae has gone to mis- rest however, surrounded BY all
the elements or peace anu comfort, and over hia
ashes rise the tributes OF praise from all who ever
knew or saw him.
At eleven o'clock yesterday the train left the Long
for the relatives and friends OF the deceased. Az
an imposing or ostenraion display was entirely out
OF the question: the number OF those proceeding to
Jamaica to participate In the funeral ceremonies
was limited, and included Recorder Hacxett, the
Judge Barnard, Judge Tracy, Judge Klrka
lin, Mr. wiillam O. Barrett joni Mr.. Pauldin es
MIR. Wilmerdlng, ex-Mayor GunJher, Mr. j. +. Pm
neman Niles MI Joseph 2, Booth Mr. = A. lawrence Mr..
Flanagan, and few Others. The train arrived at
Jamaica about haf-past eleven O'Clock, and the
the deceased. That the loss OF the deceased waa
sorely felt in the negnborhood was evident
presslons winch here and there escaped
the people In the vicinity. while even the
houses In Inc hna me ae Vicinity mad al their blinds
fine round-topped rosewood casket, beautifully
mounted with silver ana decorated with cross and
anchor OF Handsomely entwined flowers. The face
OF the deceased looked very natural, bearing calm,
easy and complacent expression. In the parlora
deceased, but conspicuous among all was beauti-
ful little boy his dearly beloved son, who dangling
in the nurses arms, was unconscious O1
the surrounding sadness that prevailed. Mean,
while the neighbors-some OF them old, very Old
friends OF the departed gentleman-thronEed the
rooms not only 10 lender their heartfelt sympathys
but to look for the last time the face OF MIN they
SO fondly cherished. Many things in the apartment
vlvldly brought to mind the memory OF
on his profession. Portraits, library. and
in TACT, every feature that caught the
eye, told 81 his educated TASTE his devotion to art
greet prevailed. add many silent tear ie upon tina
ground as the visitors one by one passed by the
cofiin upon which was the following inscriptions