The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-09

II New York ever treated James Fisk, Jr. IN
kindly during his lifetime 1t has now atoned for
past merclless words, and honored his memory in
way that is seldom witnessed. Few men, living or
dead, have had record OF such glaring faults ana
such glittcring successes as Mr.. Fisk has had.
HIS career was a struggle, surrounded by so
many peculiar circumstances. toward and untOward,
that his worst enemy could not help feeling admira-
ton for the man the extraordinary victories he
accomplished. That his faults were many and
various need not be denied; but that his virtues and
his manly characteristics were more numerous
than his errors Is now far better known than
could possibly have been during his lifetime The
cold hand OF Death has uncovered many noble traits
In his life that had lain hidden. Thousands and
thousands OF citizens do not testify respect and
Affection, as they did yesterday, upon a worthless
object, and no man was ever more sincerely
mourned by the multitude than Mr.. Fisk has been
since his death.
1t seemed astonishing when the murderer's hand
was raised that such cry OF execration could have
been called forth, ana that so deep an interest and
70 anectionate regard could have been cherished
for Mr. Fisk. lie was associated in peoples minds
with gayety and pleasure, and his notOr1ety IN this
way was 80 prejudcial to his high standing In the
community. that no one who did not know him well
could nave believed that his death would have been
deplored as loss to the city. Yet now such Is the
general belief His deeds OF charity his large-mnded
enterprise, his great ana indomitaDe pluck and
perseverance, and. above all, his ever kind sympathy
for friend in distress and Is ever ready aid to the
more humble workngman-these come up now IN
redeeming relief bring forth the fruit OF respect
for his memory. The slanderous tongue
too often invaded with Its poisoned weapon the
closer ties OF MS family relationship; yet, now his
last act and words give the lie to the defamer's
work. and supply the Key to the heart whose gene.
rosity made for hun his worst foes.
scenes 30 sad and full Of pain as those which
occurred during the last hours OF Mr. Fisk on earth
DO not happen for mere effect. They are the out
pourings OF hearts surcharged with sorrow
for the great calamity which has befanen
friend long tried and true. The prayer
OF Mrs Fisk, as her husbands death
became a certainty is eloquent with the secret
thought that must nave flled the minds OF all his
friends then, ana perhaps 1t may not be too much
10 say that there was not single one OF the many
thousands who saw the funeral train leave the
new Harlem depot yesterday that would not uttei
similar prayer. The funeral was testimonial Of
this city TO the memory Of the deceased. 1t was
simple, but IL was full OF meaning for among The
thousands ana thousands who formed part OF i
or aided II by their presence. Idle curiosity wa
observable, and all looked as II some wrong hat
been done, and to this they would testify. AS tn,
remains were to be conveyed to Brattleboro, VT
the birthplace Of Mr.. Fisk. no religious obsequie
were performed yesterday, only some prayers bent
said around the bier before the CONN closed
Al Brattleboro the funeral service Of the Epscopa
Church will close the funeral Below Will be foun
o detailed account OF the funeral pageant.