The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-21

ended the frfends were assembled TO take q last
look at the remains. Mrs. Vallandigham did not
leave her ROOM Inieed, she was not able TO do II.
Early this morning-as early as nine O'Clock
she was brought down to take last
look As she approached the coffin she gave a loud
shrek and was Immediately carried to her room.
This evening she Is still very weak and fears are
entertained that she will lose her reason.
THE FUNERAL PROCESSION.
The coffin was finally closed and borne TO the
hearse by the paloearers. whose names have al
ready appeared In the HERALD. The funeral pro-
cession was then formed iii the order stated Id nv
despatch Of last night. 1t was half AN hour in
passing given point on tho foute. Among It's mum.
the State.
The final resting place OF Mr.. vallandipham is
beautiful lot near the centre OF Woodland Gene
terry, about one mile south Of this city, The lot
itself Is covered with graceful mound,
from the borders OF which the encirclng
ground slopes upward either way, to
surrounding circle OF similar mounds. each
separated by narrow valley. Around the newly
made grave, In anticipation OF the immense attend.
anoe, protecting ropes had been ST etched, within
bich only the family and friends and those directly
interested In the burial service were 10 be admitted.
ARRIVAL AT THE CEMETERY.
On arriving opposite the grave the hand TOOK
position on one OF the adjoining mounds, the men,
bers OF the marched inside and surrounded three
sides OF the grave while the members OF the Masonic
Order, denllng IN two lines. took positions along the
inside circumference OF the Gordon Of ropes. The
casKet containing the remains deposited on the
fourth side OF the grave and around 1t the family
ana immediate friends grouped themselves.
THE LAST CEREMONIES.
All being In position, the Master cf the Masons.
accompanied by the chaplain and those appointed
to conduct the final ceremonies advanced from the
outer circle to the edge OF the grave and renearsed
the bar,al service OF the ANCIENT order according
to the prescribed forms. The final echoes Of the
closing prayer had scarcely died away before the
sundued grating OF the sections ropes as they we're
withdrawn from underneath the casket told that the
mortal remains Of Clement Laird vaandigham had
been deposited In the grave. Each OF the Masons &C.
cordlng TO the custom Of the Order then cast into
the still open mouth OF the tomb the little green sprg
indicative OF their ever TO be cherished regard for
the memory Of the deceased brother.
FROM HUMAN SIGHT.
moment more anu the duh clOds OF clay began
to cover the remains out OF human sight, and the
worms OF earth were secured In the possession OF
their lawful prize Then while the band played
solemn dirges, and while weeping relatives
with lingering footsteps returned to their
carriages, the vast assembage overcoming,
the feeble BARRIERS began with consent to crowd
around the closing grave all eager to behold the
spot where they mad laid him and thus pay their
last tribute OF regard to the memory OF the man
they admired.
REoUIEsCAr IN PACE.
SO passed this distinguished citizen OF Ohio or
the stage OF action, which has been to him the
OF many and varied experiences.