The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-10
THE CLOSING SCENE.
Last Act i'm the Tragedy OF
James Fisk, Jr.
THE oBsEQUIEs AT BRATTLEBoRo
A Quiet Funeral and q MOurnful Follow.
iDg-So Weather and Deep
GiOom-SermOn by the Chap.
lain OF the Ninth.

bdith the holy Scrlpturc. only lew Jays ago
James Fisk, Jr the boldest and one OF the most
successful OF all the SPECTATORS OF modern time,
anOmally-lf 1t be not disrespectful to use the
words-in the nineteenth century. was IN the high
eat possible enjoyment OF physical health.
To-day his ROBUST frame has been left
10 moulder In the dust from whence
1t came. successfully an errand BOY, waiter,
pedler, dry goods dealer, broker railroad prOprc-
tor and manager OF the fortunes OF q hundred dif-
ferent enterprises, he rapidly sprung into deserved
nOtOriety before the world. For while ne exer.
csed a controlling influence over many OF his CON-
peutors in business life, and how he succeeded the
world knows better than can detail here. PrOmi.
nent as are said to have been many OF his social
vices, his virtues were strikingy exhibited that
to use expression OF the chaplain Of to-day "There
was an equip0se between them.n
AS has been stated, Colonel Fisk's remains arrived
at BrattlebOrO last evening" and remained all night
In the Revere House, in this town. This morning
was az. Jolnted Tor
THE FUNERAL.
The day opened drearly enough. In ana about
the streets there was crspiDess Of atmosphere ana
OF greetings, too, such beGtIed funeral. Every
body wore long face and all the deac0ns were
atlred In white chokers. as beltted the sOemnities
OF the occasion. The young ladies even were lugu-
brious in Their manners. All the boys wore black
Jackets, and the infants in carriages
cried as they were propelled along the
chilly Streets very large representation
appeared from the suburban towns. the members
OF which learned sadly the ways and manners Of
the people by wnom they were surrounded. At
daylight half frozen at their exposure out OF doors.
many sought admission TO the hotel, but that cara
Vansary was already packed to overlooking, and IL
was not deemed cXpedient to grant their re-
quests. To oblge the multitude, however the
body Of Colonel Fisk was removed al nalrpast
eleven ac1ck tac 1eps rGh w ,h a.
hours preceding the opening OF the religious SER
vices tLere was constant stream OF lockers on
Passing up Tile right isle ana down the left, one
behind the other. and almost awe stricken al the
realization OF the sight which they were about to
witness. Many OF them were
OLD FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS
OF Mr. FISK In his younger days. anu they were all
one, ''people talk about jim Fisk having been
such a cOni0unded rascal tell you 1t IL no such
eerved assistance round about mere, when he could
do so with justice to himself, ana was willing to do
an inciaent occurred which Illustrated his char
acter very enectuay. Have you heard 1T No
W zen ;ne WY ), comes Hr 70 Ge Is t6yA man called
third street, on Friday last, and insisted upon
ing MI. Fisk. Nobody else would do. lie must see
the Colonel. He was usherei into the private office
and granted o private audience. am a Sing Sing
convict, SIR. he said. Il sent to prison Tor four
Term BY SIX months Yesterday was t dscSarssS
and want to get to my nome ~ Bufiaio. WIN you
proofs OF the story; and, satisfied that the fellow
was telling the truth he burst out with the interro.
Sir. noining.' Mr. Conner Please MI out a pass 70
Bufalo for this man and give MIN $40. don't care
created 10 ''s ase Turning TO the V sSpp,Sn
then, ne sald:-'And now, young fellow, when you
You want ana III supply them. Keep honest II you
want to i've Goodby ana the man, with ex-
This Is but OF the many stories illustrative
OF Mr. Flsk's goodness OF heart, which have heard
narrated to-day: There are none here who caro- to
KICK at The dead lion who has done mucn for the
preservation OF their happiness. But TO
THE RELIGIOUS SERVICES
ut the church. The edilicc which was selected rs
possessing the most suitable auditorium for the
soemnization Of the last sad rites The body OF
Mr.. Fisk was built some years ago by the Baptist
Society OF Brattleboro. It 10 a wei constructed
brick building, on Man street, anu has very sub
stantal appearance. Down stairs there Is yes nv
room, which was not opened to-day, and on the
second floor the regular religious OF the So
ciety held. The inside of the room was lightly
decorated this afternoon. On the organ behind tho
pulpit there was an inscription IN wlnto letters OH
''IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN pEAru,n
and Tie wa Is We're gracefully ieslooncd IN black
were laid the remains VI Colonel Fisk mad been uI-
covered and deposited before the altar where 1t
could be seen rom all points OF the house. Around
OF immortees which had been donated BY
the trends Of ne family; me BODY was
az Colonel in the New York Sta.e Guard,
and presented q very fellke appearance,
the general outline OF the features was preserved.
The Rev: ME- t la chaplain OF the Ninth regi
Rev William L. jenkins, pastor OF the Unitarian
church OF this town. and the military VISITORS and
members Of the family occupied the body pews OF
were opened by an organ voluntary blending into
an ACCOMPANIMENT to the sentence
'CAST THY BURDEN UPON THE LORD"
which was beautifully rendered by select choir.
the Rev; Mr. Jenkins then read an appropriate Sc
Thc choir sang hymn, COmmenclnI.
May no thought deem Thy Establishments severe.
loving address by the Rev. Mr.. FlagQ, who
like the rest Of the officers, appeared in full
Mr.. FiasG's voice was inaudible in some portions Of
the church, and that the suboined report OF his
marks IS as nearly correct as the acoustic arrange
ments OF the building would permit. Mr.. FIasg
sau-
CHAPLAIN FLAGo's SERMON.
The object OF my visit to this village Is not to |
pronounce studied culogy upon the deceased; not
TO attempt to cover up his faults; not to answer his
many vilupcratve aspersons l come here as an
oiiicer OF the Ninth regiment to pay tribute Of
respect TO man who has raised the regiment from
se 81 70 to-
reasonable justification Of O man whom we OF the
Ninth regiment a o Shown and how paS the han
leart may be wnen urged on by revenge and
ambition Secre wsuG95 ana n
strength, man ~ suddenly stricken down while
his olns are yet grded iSr the great contest OF life
MED even the poor privilege oil praying on Bonded
knee-a privilege which even the barbarous Arab |
cOnfers upon his victim. We are called TO o1iclate
a. the burial OF
~ VERY REMARKABLE MAN.
Mr. Fisk was man Of p0Sitiv qualities. He was |
generous; he was brave. such man is often |
unappreclated by the generation In which he lives,
and Mr. Flsk's experience attests the truth OF this
ties IN which he lived, even as Shakespeare was
not appreciated until long after his death. Mr.. |
Fisk was person Of superior combinations. He
was man who made deep impression on the |
world In his way. The lack OF his influence Will be
felt tremendously In his separate sphere. Ol the
deceascd's laults will not speak. MIR.
FISK was q man OF strong virtues, and 1t
ia not to wondered that he also possessed strong
faults. BY comparing the Two even the most pref
udiced must allow that his character Is IN equi-
pose.
nr Ea0Q then nr0ceeded tn enloQiza ME- FAX |