The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-06-19
In Anderson.

The train bearing the remains of the lament
ed James L. Orr was detained on Monday eve
ming by an accident occurring few miles from
Delton, and in consequence many were dlsap-
pointed as the hours passed in anxious sus-
pense. At length, however, the train came in
sight of the depot, and the large crowd of per-
sons in waiting assembled upon the platform.
The Anderson delegations, including portion
of the Citizens Committee with B. F. Crayton'
ESQ.,, as acting chairman, and the escort OF
young gentlemen under the leadership of Capt
S. M. Pegg, were accompanied by committees
representing the Masonic fraternity in Coum-
bia, the State authorities and the municipal au-
thorities of Columbia, who had been specially
designated to attend the remains to this point.
When the train stopped, a small number OF
the Anderson delegations and few immediate
friends we're joined by a special committee from
the dasons here, and the body was conveyed
by them to the hearse, drawn by four splendid
white horses, and afterwards quietly conducted
to the late residence of the deceased-the as
sembled hundreds being requested to remain
behind, as it was not desirable to have any de-
monstration at that time. The body was de-
posted for the night in the parlor, where Gov.
Orr was wont to receive his friends, and soon
after those in attendance. quietly withdrew.
A special guard from the Masons was desIgna-
ted to watch over his remains during the night
On Tuesday morning, deputations from the
Anderson committees, accompanied by the
guard of honor from Hiram Lodge, No. 6S,
proceeded with the hearse to the residence
where the remains were again received under
their charge, and conveyed through Calhoun
and Main streets to the Masonic Hall, the bell
tolinr in the meantime. Arriving in front of
the Hall, large multitude assembled, and the
remains were formally delivered into the charge
of the Masons. This was done by few re-
marks from Mr.. B. F. Crayton on behalf of the
committees from Anderson who had been with
the remains for the two days previous which
were addressed to Hon. J. P. Reed, chairman
of the Citizens Committee, who in turn re-
ceived the remains, and in touching and elo-
ouent manner alluded to the life and services
of the deceased, concluding his remarks by
placing the remains in charge and keeping of
the Masonic fraternity. His remarks were re-
spondcd to briefly by Mr.. James A. Hoyt, w.
NJ. Hiram Lodge, No. 6S, A. +. NJ, who
con6ded the charge in special manner to the
Guard of Honor, of which the Senior Warden,
Maj. w. w. Humphreys, was the chief. The
body was then conveyed to the centre of Ma
sonic Hall, and there deposited beneath an
arch, surrounded by the habilments of mourn
ing. Time and space preclude any description
of the Hall, which was tastefully and elabor-
ately decorated. In short time, the doors
were opened and visitors began to come in,
continuing throughout the day, and while the
body lay in state.
AS we go to press at an early hour, we can
not give full account of the proceedings yes
terday. AT .! o'clock the remains were car
ricd by the Guard of Honor to the Baptist
Church, to enable greater number of people
to view tie casket and its ornaments, and tes-
tify their respect for the noble dead. The
Masons assembled at 10 o'clock, and towards
| eleven o'clock marched in procession to the