Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-02-08
From the Ind. Journal.
THE LAST SAD RITES.
Colonel Eddgs Remains Inferred at South
Bend-InaanenSe Conc0urSe IN At
teadQace-I Tribute to has
Memory.
SoUru BEND. IND, Jan. 81,


| SoUTH BEND, IND, Jan. 81, '72.
To the Editor of the Journal:
| Colonel Eddy's funeral to-day was by
very much the most affecting scene ever
witnessed in South Bend, the universal
sorrow which fell upon all our people re-
minding every one of the sad day when
Lincoln's funeral cortege passed through
our city
| Upon the arrival of the remains and es
cort at this city, to which point they were
accompanied by large numbers from
Laporte and other points, the
CORPSE was tenderly conveyed to the resi-
dence of Mr.. H Barth, where it lay in
state until afternoon, during which time
a constant stream of visitors passed thro'
( the rooms, anxious to look once more up
on the face of the good man whom they
had known so long and loved so well.
While the remains were being viewed by
the public, a bar meeting was held at the
Court House, where the usual expires
sions of regret and coincidence were pro-
nounced, with more than ordinary earn
estneSs.
The day was seriously cold-so much
| so that the streets were almost deserted
until ? o'clock when the procession was
formed and the remains escorted to the
First Methodist Church, which is the
largest church edifce in the city. 1t was
packed as closely as possible, and yet
hundreds and hundreds turned away an
able to gain admittance, and it was not
idle curiosity which prompted all these to
brave the biting cold, and linger about
the house until the impressive services
were concluded.
Rev. VIM. Richmond, pastor of St
James Episcopal Church, conducted the
services, and his discourse was singularly
editying and appropriate to the occasion
After the services at the church came
the most imposing portion of the demon
stration-the march to the grave 1t is
estimated that three thousand people-in
sleighs, carriages, on horseback and on
foot-endured the intense cold for the
privilege of standing By the open grave of
their departed friend, and paying to his
remains the final tribute of respect
There We're hundreds of sleighs in the
procession, sleighing being excellent here
at present
The indianapolis delegation, whose
coming was highly appreciated by our
citizens, will return this evening, accom-
panied by Mr.. o. NJ Eddy. The rest OF
the family will remain here for the pres
ent with their old friends, who will do
all that can be done to comfort them in
their great afi1ictlon. All of them arc
greatly prOstrated by the events of the
past four days, and need undisturbed rest
Colonel Eddy did not leave large estate
and Governor Bakers announcement to-
day that he would appoint Il successor
only on condition that the emolumentS
should go to the family, gave very great
satisfaction. A State testimonial is als1
) proposed for Mrs Eddy's benefit.
| can not close this hastily written let
. Ter more fifty than by quoting entire thi.
beautiful tribute to the memory of Nor
, man Eddy, from the Register of this after
9 noon-a paper politically opposed to The
D late Secretary but still swift to profess it:
: friendship and warm affection for the MAI
himself:
Z 1T was within the sacred precincts o
: the domestic circle, or when surrounded
. by faithful and admiring friends, that tht
fine gold in his nature came out with it
richest effect. fa the friend who entered
: his residence or place of business he gav
; a frank and cordial reception, stretchin,
y forth that pure hand which had neve
u been solled by even a suspicion. His con
yersation was rich in political and moral in
struction; rich in anecdote and characte
of times that were past His address, DO
liteness, and knowledge of the worlC
qualified him to WELD powerful influenc
over the minds of Others 1t was to hir
a source of pleasure to impart to the youn
that best of wisdom, which is learne
from real life. Lord Bacon has some
J, where written that "a good man is lik
the sun, passing through all corruptio
and remaining pure" In no way can thi
lc be applied with greater justice than to tf
career of Colonel Eddy. During qua
ter OF century, at various times, he VIZ
n called upon to fill offices of trust and r.
~ sponsibility, and while all around hi
others were growing rich from the spoi
of office, he was
''thro' all this tract of years
Wearing the white flower of blameless life"
His was white page in the blotte
volume of politics. Such is the examp
which Norman Eddy has bequeathed
the young men of Indiana. We have see
his eyes become dewy with remembrant
OF his friends that had gone before. b
his lofty soul has flown away and of tn
q which remains we can only aXclaim
''sit him down gently at the iron door,"
He was lover of his kind, friend
ion the friendless, the outcast and forlor
Right royalty could he forgive an injur
He was not a member of any churc
but Christian in the truest sense of Il
- worldly his works do you know hii
But the grave is closing over hindu
to dust. But even in the grave we C;
- not forget him. At the mention of h
L. name recollections of past events wi
which he was inseparably asso ciated, for
a library of remembrance that fills an
ner niche in our heart of hearts. A fait
ful public servant, a considerate patriot,
true man and friend, loving husbal
cY and affectiopate parent has gone to |
reward"
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