National Republican., 1873-04-01
AN EASTERN DELEGATION.
THEIR ARRIVAL At wORMLEY's HOTEL.

native Hlndoostanee, the committee Itself being
under the protection Of the British Governor
General OF India, they made little delay as pos
sible IN reaching this country. They will remain
here Tor several months for the purpose Of study.
Ing the mineral resources Of America, the laws
pertaining to our commerce, and for making the
personal acquaintance OF our leading men OF
science. They were handsomely entertained al
the Revere house by the Chamber Of Commerce
OF Boston on the evening Of the 9sih, after which
the entire party took the cars for Washington,
and they arrived here last Sunday morning and
were registered at wormey's. There are eleven
In all, aud their names are az follows;
Beloll Ahmed, Of Mcwat
Nsir Lodi, OF slmbol.
kole Partab, Of Delhi, and priest
Abu Seld, Of Debalpoor.
Runcih nj DirJat, Of the Carnotie.
Chunder Saib, Of Mahratta.
Aim Ala, Of Rohilla.
EllOEe Chusero, OF TlllIngana.
Miss sophi nj DirJat.
Mira Humaloon, beautiful daughter OF
Prince Humaloon, Of Jlonpoor.
The finest pariors at wormleys have been as.
signed to their use, and everything that 40 ex.
cellent landlord as woTmley can do ls being
done to make them comfortable. Since their ar.
rival, however, they have been making active
preparations for the final obsequles OF the
daughter Of Nlair Lodi, who died on board the
jana few days before landing at Boston. Her
body was embalmed, and they at nrst intended
to have the funeral In Boston, hut a subsequent
consultation determined them to have II as soon
as proper preparations could be made after their
arrival in Washington.
These Hindoostance are all descended from
the ORDERS OF the ancient nobility and priesthood
Of India, and have preserved a. far as possible
all the old traditions Of llndoostan so far as the
government Of families and practices Of religion
are concerned. They even go 80 far as to trace
theft lineage back TO the ancient dynastles OF
the Kings OF India, and all OF them In common
conversation among themselves make use OF the
sanscrt language, which, az all know, IL the
FsPGis0 ep ,Ss 81 the religion philosophy and
tab aud Mr.. Lodi, speak English, aud Il was from
the former that the Interesting Information con-
yeyed below was obtained. They are both OF
and intelligent.
1t was the great pleasure OF the reporter Of the
REPUBLICAN to be invited to spend an hour with
Nj. parta6 last evening at Wornley's. lie was
mitted by Mr.. Lodi to enter the chamber where
his dead daughter was lying,
TilE APPEARANCE 0f HKR BnDy.
The body Of this unfortunate young Oriental
was marked by all the beauties Of her peculiar
race. The rich sllken cerements failed TO con-
ceal the symmetrical outlines OF her slender form,
aud her lace Whose contour was perfect, was
distinguished by the almond eye, the long
stained lash, the low retreating brow and the
curved lips In which poets aud painters have
for many years found their inspiration, and
whlch dSabtiessly 10 ilfe may have incited many
The shining braids Of her black hair and the
delicate arms were laden with gold coins and
ne lnely wrought chains, much affected by
with exquisite shawls ofthe latter, almost price.
less material, were woqld 9bolt her waist, fall.
Ing to the tiny sandaled feet which, arched and
slender, slgnlhed her noble blood, Upon her
tapering left hand, on the second nnger, shOne a
rare and large sapphire, having carved upon the
surface the Image Of tue sacred lotos,
TiiE FpNERAl.
Leaving the chamber OF death Mr.. partAb In
yted the representative Of the HErUBIIclS to
his room, and while there he communicated this
Intelligence concerning the funeral. lie said;
being aware that the practice OF cremation
has never been adopted In America, and that il
Is regarded here as heather custom, we took
occasion TO at once place ourselves In commune
cation with the authorities, asking for permis-
sion and protection In the solemn funeral rites
we propose for Deria Lodi. We have here
the correspondence which you may print II you
WISH"
As everything in connection with this estraor-
binary affair will he read with the keenest inter
est, the letters are puhlishedi
woRNLEi's. March %. isla
are mortal u hath pleased prlnha, who Is IN
Unite and almighty TO call IBERIA Lodi To the right
hand OF the Diver Of Hiss. We desire 10 bury
her IL accordance with the rites Of our religion :
that Is 70 have her body consumed on funeral
pyIe. We ask you gracious Indulgence.
With profoundest regard,
KoLE PIETAB, Priest Of Delhi.
To this letter the following reply was received:
orTI'E or rHE cysy 2, P9LIcE,g
SIR: Your request Of yesterday has been en- read.
The law has been carefully examined and no
statute has been found preventing, In this Dis
trict, the act OF cremation you contemplate, I
shal detail suificient force, under Lieutenant
Hurley, 70 protect yoE,
Respectfully, A. Q. RICHARDS.
Correspondence with General Babcock also re-
vealed the fact that without hesitation he
granted permission TO have the service take
place In Monument lot. Accordingly, AT p'go
o'clock this morning, the tFst
ACT Of INCARNATION
ever ever seen in ms city wiz take place. We arc
advance some idea OF the nature OF the solemn
and beautiful ceremonlAls attending this mO,le
Of disPoSlns Of the dead.
THk ALTAR.
Early this morning small altar will be erected
near an eastern window q the room 10 which
Az that Is mortal Of Derla Lodi repOses. The altar
VIII nc draped with white lace OF the Richest de-
scription, and trimmed with royal purple and
line gold bands. On dals Of pure, shining all
yer, raised about four inches above the fable.
VIII rest copy Of the sacred scriptures OF the
liindOOs. Placed high over the altar will be a
corona, made OF silver and gold, and so arranged
is to reflect down upon the sacred book The first
rays Otthls mornings sun. In the west Of the
TSqm IsE @ staInetLe o. solid gold. representing
GOLDEN IMAGE oP Tux HISDoo GOD
has one head and four faces, looking 10 the four
quarters OF the earth, and alludlng TO his feeling
all things. Upon the head OF this figure IA
A crown, an emblem OF power and dominion. lie
has four hands, implying the omnpOtence OF az
zine wisdom. In the nrst hand he holds the
four Bedas, as symbol OF knowledge in the
second sceptre, as token Of authority, and In
lhe third a ring, as an emblem OF eternity.
Brlmha holds nothing In the fourth hand, which
implies that the wisdom OF God Is always ready
perfumes will he distributed about the room. anI
all varieties OF beautiful flowers, such as me
adOnls yernAlis, typical OF soTOwful remem-
brancesi the amaranth, reminding Of immor-
lality; the PINK, telling OF pure affection, ana
roses, with their stories Of INFINITE love, will lend
their presence In the last sad rites OF Inc dead
Ihls room WI hereafter possess curiosity TO
THR CHAPEL OP IBERIA lodi,
W. holy OF the young lady will be borne TO
lot on funeral paianquln. A domed
ianopy OF ylolet-colored silk will be erected over
me DOdy. The Tour corners OF the palanquln are
richly embroidered and Ornamented with tufts
he whole. wv
The ceremonies at Monument lot will he CON.
iueted by Mr.. PArtab, assisted by BelOil Ahmed.
who has been chosen In accordance with me
,ustOm ~ India TO make the responses for the
lead. Mr., Partab kindly permitted us TO make
he following extract from their ritual, IL en-
braces all that will be said while her body IA
being consumed:
The Priest. What shall we think Of God?
Ahmed. Affection dwelt with him from ali
'ternlty. IL produced power and fate and
natter,
The Priest. What Is IntellectG
Ahmed, IL IA portion Of the great soul OF the
N IA all ~
The Priest. What becomes OF II after deathY
Ahmed. II animAtes other bodies and returns
lke drop to that unbOunded ocean from which
nrst arose. ~
ad7 ' s''' NJ"
Ahmed. No. the good are absorbed into the Il-
Inc essence and never again Teanlmate nesh. but
ne bad are clothed with 4 body OF nFe and air.
'ner punishment In hell they reanlmAte other
tate? ''N "'''''e'
Ahmed. II ls participation OF the divine na-
lre, where all passions are utterly unknown, and
ihere consciousness Ia lost In bliss.
The Priest. Where are the splrlts of men aant
after deathf
Ahmed. To atone for their crimes. They then
lse 70 heaven TO be rewarded for their virtues,
nj from thence they return TO the world,
lne Prlest, What II timer
Ahmeh' Time existed from all eternity with
At this point in the service preparation which
lakes blue name will be thown upon the burning
The Priest. Who Is the giyer OF bliss ?
Ahmed. hrlshen, and whOsoeyeT wOrshlps him |