The New York herald., 1872-02-07
SUMTER's HERO.
Landing the Remains Of General
Robert Anderson.
His Death. Transportation in the Guerriere and
Reception of the Body with Grand Naval and
Military Honors- Solemn Procession on
Land and Water-Ths Soene in the
Chapel at Fortress Monros-Further
Military Honors in New York.
FORTRESS MONROE, Va, Feb. q. 1879.


and the ceremonies were very impressive. On the
evening Of the Goth OF October. surrounded by the
members OF his family, General Robert Anderson
breathed his last At Nice.
TRANSFERRING HIS REMAINS ACROSS THE ATLANTIC.
His remains were conveyed to Cadiz Spain, ana
put upon the United States steamer Guerriere TO be
sent TO this country. The Guerriere left Cadiz on
the Goth OF December, taking the southern passage
and stopping at st. thomas for coal. She expert
enced very heavy weather the coast on the night
OF the Attn inst, during which her pumps mad TO be
kept constantly at work. as she was leaking freely
owing to injuries received last summer IN running
upon vado Shoals in the Mediterranean. 1t was
expected that she would stop at Hampton Roads,
but Captain Creighton had received orders from
Rear Admiral Boggs, commanding the European
Squadron, to proceed TO Norfolk, which he accord
ingy did.
OFFICIAL ORDERS TO RECEIVE THE BODY.
Major General william +. Barry, the com.
mandant OF the post, having received orders from
the Secretary Of War that the remains OF General
Anderson would be landed here Immediately went
TO Norfolk to consult with Admiral Charles II.
Davis in regard to the matter, and the consequence
was that the Guerrere was ordered to return to
Hampton Roads and land the body here. She
dropped down last evening and anchored on the
Fort.
PREPARING TO LAND THE GENERAL WITH ALL
HONORS.
At ten O'Clock this morning the naval steamers
Snow Drop and Tulip left the Navy Yard, having on
board the band OF the receiving ship New Hamp.
shire, the marines and the officers from the United
states steamers New Hampshire Congress, Wyoming
and Monitor Manopac which could be spared.
They arrived here AT noon, and preparations for
landing the body were Immediately commenced.
THE PROCESSION FROM THE GARRISON.
The casket containing the body was lowered into
the Guerrieres launcn, which also carried firing
party OF United states marines and eight stout men
as body bearers. This launch was taken in tow by
steam launch, ana these we're followed by i've
boats containing Rear Admiras Davis and Sands,
Captain Creighton ana about nifty other navy
tingulshing flags ut nalI-mast, and the oars were
pulled at funeral stroke
As the procession OF boats left the ships side she
| commenced firing thirteen minute guns which con-
tnued until the procession reached the shore.
Here they dsembarked and were received ny Ma
| jor General Barry and stan, who mad the whole
command under arms and paraded on the wharf.
AS the boats touched the wharf salute OF thirteen
minute guns was fired from the fort
GENERAL BARRY RECEIVING THE CAsKET.
taken charge OF By General Barry, who proceeded
TO form procession in accordance with the follow
ing general order:,v rsv,., o,nr, No
HrADeuARrEEs .A ASTILLrnY Hs. scHooLs T. 8; Az
The remain. of Major General Robert Anderson, United
the % h osss @s e. Of p.a pS e
uerriere o'clock afternoon. with naval
ss e' When the s'1s
the delivered by authorities
those Of the army fifteen minute guns will be nred from
the water battery ~ -
from the landing viii e formed u !ss ioiowns orS.r
Band of the Artillery school, Colonel Barry Second Artillery
Escort Battalion of United sia,ss Marines. Captain Haywood
Battalion of United States Xrisry Major De Russey COM
Chaplain 3;I and Surgeon.
Rear
Sa"% Of United states Ship % New Hampshire
| Onicers of the United States Army.
| Officers of the United States Navy.
The viii @ S @ Hs aT 10 ns
and aas sY School
School will be suspended for tho day By order Of
JOSEPH G. RIDGE First Lieutenant Second Ar.
| tiiery, Adjutant.
THE PROCESSION MOVING TO THE FORT.
The procession then moved to The s0ems strains OF
the bands OF tile Artillery School and receiving ship
New HAMPSHIRE Passing along the foot OF the glacs
II entered the fort by the main salypOrt receiving
the salute OF the guard. Passing the parade
ground was halted opposite the door OF the chapel
The remains winch were borne upon caisson
draped with an American flag, were then passed
along the front OF the llne the troops trailing arms
and the bands playing drge. The pallbearers ana
the naval officers accom- mpanied
THE REMAINS INTO THE CHAPEL,
o%e ney Saped RS
d,atey o IN ,ono rons Th.v o. the chanoe under
Mr.. Larz Anderson, OF Cincinnati who Is expected
TO arrive IN q few days to remove the remains to
fort Tor this purpose General Barry Will furnish an
escort OF officers and soldiers from his command to
THE CEREMONIES TO-DAY WERE VERY SOLEMN
and q fitting tribute to the distinguished dead.
terms on the hearty co-operation OF Rear Admiral
=. u. Davis, OF the Navy Yard, Tor the IN
se ueee ens to here aud IN
such large BODY OF officers and marines to assist
at the ceremony. The naval officers and the COM
mands re-embarked In the steamers at three p. n.
and returned to Norfolk. while the Guerrero also
got under way and passed up to the yard at
have learned that the damage to the Guerriere's
Keel was considerable and that she viii require
masts and rigging are in good condtion, but her
hull Is badly damaged She Will be hauled out at
@ she Norfok NOT Navy Yard Var and repaired alter which
The National Guard Doubtful About Turning
Omt-A Lot In Greenwood Cemetery Offered
FREQ Of Charge.
On Monday General Mcdowell received telegram
from General +. d. Townsend stating that the re.
mains OF General Robert Anderson had arrived at
Fortress Monroe and would remain there until or.
rangements could he completed for their reception
In New York. The telegram also stated that some
volunteer organizations desired 70 show them
honor in this city. A reporter called yester-
day morning at the Army Headquarters to learn
what preparations had been or we're TO be made.
The impression there seemed to be that General
Townsend was laborng under some misapprehen-
sion as to the desire OF the National Guard to par
ticlpate In funeral ceremonies, no communities.
tion had been received there expressing such a
desire on the part OF any organization, aud unless
some such offer was made II was pr0babie that the
demopstra,iOn would be confined to the regular
troops at this post.
Tue reporter next called on General shaer, who
sara that the telegram sent from headquarters was
the first ntimati0n that he mad received that any OF
the National Guard desired TO turn out. General
Shaler further stated that while the National Guard
were always ready TO do honor TO distinguished
men, and would be glad to pay the last
tribute OF respect to the many private virtues
OF General Anderson, yet he would not 0ner their
services on this occasion unless they autn0rized
hlm to 40 so, and ne felt decacy In bringing me
matter to their notice without more special lnvi-