Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-10

Around the putpit were iuuuneTaUo oueiAuko
of flowers and wreaths. 10 front of the pulpit
was beautiful design, In fl ,wers, on white
ground, purple letters, aud green border. With
the words in the centre
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1T Is Done. ;"
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On tablet to the left of the pulpit was
,rsI wreath. bearing the letters H. c.
Then there we're, il f ,wers, plough from the
T,;Luue fice a quill from the German Gree
lev Club; basket of h,Wers. with crown and
cross, from the Lincoln Club, and h,ral offerings
from the Lotus, Arcadian, Herald, and other
clubs
As early as 9 O'Clock crowds focked to the
church, but only those bearing tickets succeed
ed in gaining admission. By 10 o'clock the
galleries, which had been reserved for ladies,
were crowded.
ENTER.
About quarter before eleven President Grant
entered, and Immediately following him were
Secretary of War Belknap. They took seats
on the right of The pulpit. There were also pre-
sent Senator Carl Schurz, Lyman Tremaine,
and Vice President Colfax. Mr.. Colfax took
a seat next to the President.
Promptly at L o'clock the funeral procession
started from MIR Sinclair house, in Forty fth
street. Many affecting scenes took place there
during the morning. Mr. Greeley daughters
we're inconsolable 10 their grief.
The corpse was borne by ten men next came
the clergy, mouruers and then the Tribune As
ISOLATION next the Herald Club; then followed
10 succession military and civic officers of the
United States. located in this and adjoining
cities officers of the government of the State
of New York and of other States. now in this
city; the Mayor and members Of the Common
Council; Mayors and members of the Common
Councils of Brooklyn, Jersey City, Long Island
City, Newark, Paterson, Elizabeth representa-
tives from Philadelphia. Baltimore and other
cities then came judges from ali the courts,
and line of citizens of immense length.
THE PROCESSION ENTERS THE CHURCH.
At twenty minutes past eleven the procession
entered the church. The solemnity of the scene
was of the most impressive character. The
stiffness was such that it seemed as though the
people in the church scarcely oreathed. Among
those present we're Postmaster General Cres-
we'll, General Dix, Governor Morgan, General
Sheridan, Governor Randolph. of New Jersey,
and committee OF twenty from the Union
League Club.
THE SERVICES.
Rev DR.. Chaplin opened the funeral cere-
monies by reading selections from the Scrip
lures. many Of the illusions being peculiarly ap-
propria,e to the character of the departed.
Miss Clara Louise Kellogg next sang, very
touchiDgly. Il know that my Redeemer llveth, .
after which Rev. Henry Ward Beecher deliver
ed funeral Grafton.
REV. HENRY WARD BEEcHER's REMARKS.
He said that no one dies whose death was
not momentcus Of all those who have pass
ed away, not one has died for long time who
will carry With him so much reverence, so much
honor, so much devotion Who is this man
who gets ali these civic honors Who is this
man? Was he one of those great princes ct
wealth? Was he one of great military reDowD
No and yet here are men from every walk 10
life. Here is our Chief Magistrate here are
our most prominent citizens from all parts of
the country, gathered around the bier of this
man who is now no more. II re we see that
criticism is dsarmed. A little time ago, and
mems political passions were all aroused. Aud
We differ as much On politics as ever; but here
lies bt fore us this man who, but brief time
ago. was great leader 10 the land, and why
do men of all parties gather here in reverence
around his remains? It is because the man
was greater than his politics. Here, to-day.
between the two oceans, there is scarcely man
or child who has not telt the bent ficent
Influence Of Horace Greeley. Horace Greeley
gave the strength of his life to education, to
humanity, and especially to the poor, who
could little help themselves. He had great
heart that longed for sympathy. Though he
may not be remembered by those memorials
which carry other mem names down, he will
be remembered throughout this land for those
great qualities of mind aud heart which make
his character commensurate as 1t were with the
genius of this great Republic. His influence
has gone out to teach nobier manhood to the
mechanic, the laborer and farmer.
What more can we say 10 eulcgy of the char
acser of this ilustrious dead Alas alas be
through long and not interpretations voyage
has reached the shore. How blessed are the
dead who die in the Lord. May God grant
that 10 the solemnty OF these thoughts in which
we have gathered here il may be our happy lot
that when we die angels shall open the gates,
and receive Us into the glory of the Lord.
REV. DR.. cHAPIN's REMARKS.
After en- ode by quartette from St Francis
Xavier's Church was sung, DR.. Chaplin said {:
10 day. In the freshness of his power, Horace
Greeley is laid by the side of his beloved wife.
AS pastor and per5o nal friend cannot now
here attempt to depict the worth and greatness
of the departed journalist. Horace Greeley S
epitaDh is written 10 homes throughout the
length and breadth of the land. Where are
now all party and religious differences | ask
Won to consider here what it was that brought
forth so much love for this man lie was not
his official position. He held none. It was
not even his unquesionable genius. 1t was the
attraction of pure and simple goodness.
The hundreds of toil-worn men who. yester-
day. waited tor hours to look upon the face OF
the dead, we're not drawn there by any mere
curiosity. They went TO cast last look at the
features Of one who had been their consistent
and untiring friend.
Horace Greeley struck for what he believed
to be right, until mind and heart gave way
He hes dead upon the field. Let me remind
you that Horace Greeley life was remarka-
bly, practical one. No man, it seems TO me,
was more given to practical purposes than he
How many lives has he stimulated to whole.
some energy? How many great interests Of
education and scieuce and progress mourn him
now? All these tributes to day testify to the
recognition Of the virtues OF this great, good
man. The President Of the nation joins in this
tiibute Co the patriot aud the man. Murmurs
Ut applause
Lei me take occasion TO urge Mr.. Greeley's
views Of Christianity He Ilved on the essen
tai truths Of Christianity. He leaned on them
his weary head aud weary heart aud died.
w cary with the turmoil Ut lite does the truth
come to US. know that my Redeemer lIveth.
La Horace Greeley re cogbize proof OF lm-
He looked from the troubles OF the
sd; ging world 70 the peace of the grave, Nv here
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