The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-09-30
FUNERAL OF CHARLES sGa,ssEs.

Large Gathering and Impressive oh.
scauics-Eaiogies the Deceased.
On the 10Th OF August died Charles Scribner, the
famous New York publisher, at Lucerne Switzer-
land, and his remains crossed the sea back to MS
native land to be consigned to a final resting place.
He died Of typhoid fever, at the age OF fifty. HIS
funeral took place yesterday morning, from the
Presbyterian "Brick Church." corner Of Thirty-
seventh street and Fifth avenue amid large gath.
ering OF mourners. Among the many friends ana
relatives Of the deceased present were Mr.. william
II. Appleton, Professor Maury, the members OF the
firms OF Ives, Blakemen, lilly & Co.; Oakley, Mason
X Co., A. ID. f. Randolph h Co.; Osgood & Co., and
those OF Putnam & Sons, besides many otner pub
fishers ana booksellers.
The funeral services were opened at ten O'CLOCK
by Rev. James o. Murray, d. d., assisted by Rev.
W. q. d. shedd, D. d.; Rev. philip schan. D. d..
and singing The Rev. Dr.. Schar delivered
snort discourse. He said L was his priv.
FOR nearly quarter OF a century He had seen him
at the height OF human happiness and In the very
more pure. high. minded, anectional and honorable
gentleman, father, husband and business man than
Inc departed Charles Scribner. That such man
TAKEN noxR IN FOREIGN LAND
away from his children and relatives, was indeed
But there IS silver lining to this dark cloud OF
sorrow In the recollection that his spirit passed TO
the earnest solicttude OF strong friendship.
Rev. DR.. SHrDD also spoke q few words 10 test1-
mony OF the Christian integrity OF the deceased. lie
Of literary men OF various shades Of scepttctsm no
never wavered IN his faith.
The Rev. DR.. MURRAY also spoke with great
warmth OF the merits Of the deceased saying IN the
course OF his discourse, there Is hardly church In
the city 80 grievOusy bercaved as THIS tine "Drick
churchnl, Of which deceased was mem
Der and lie tRev. DR.. Murray the pastor:
as o publisher he cOntinucd:--"My brethren, there
are many OF you In that ail.lmportant profession
the formers OF morals, the dssemnators OF Know
ledge. You who have this power are ell powerful:
For although not the propounders OF the suplecs
written, you are tts purvey0rs Cold IN tne mint ~
no less gold tnan gold IN The mine. bub u ~ INC
gold from the mint that IL the active ana m0uvc
power Of money through the land. 80 Win tne
publications Of the Christian puDiisner. Such was
Charles Scrtbner. Hc was CHRISTIAN ana good
man,
Al the conclusion the nnal prayer and benedlcton
were pronounced and the casket OF walnut, bear
Ing silver plate win the age aud name OF the de-
ceased and covered with wrcaths Of camelias and
immorlees, was carried down the aisle, followed
by the pail bearers who wore white sashes with
black ties gloves ana roscttes. The funeral pro.
ccssiOn wendell It's way to the marble cemetery In
second street, where The remains placed In tile
family vault OF the Scrlbners. The pall-bearcrs
were: MIR A. q. Armstrong Edward Seymour, Dr.
!. G.. Holland, MIR. Donald o. Mitchell, A. ID. t.
Ruaolph, u. H.. Dunning, w. $. Gilman and George
T.. Putnam. All the publishing firms IN the city
closed ncir establishments until noon as marx III
respect 10 the lncnory Of the deceased