The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-06-17

JAMES L. ORR.-As announced in the
columns OF the PHOENIX Of Sunday morn
ing, the remains OF the late Minister Orr
arrived in Columbia, at Q P. NJ, of that
day, accompanied by James L. Orr, son
OF deceased, Col. l.. D. Childs, commit
tee from New York, and the seve. al CON-
mittees appointed by Gov. Moses, the
City Council Of Columbia and the town
OF Anderson. A large conconrse of peo-
pie. Of all ages. sexes aud conditions OF
society, had assembled at the depot OF
the Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta
Railroad hours before the arrival Of the
train. The Masonic fraternity was we'll
represented on the occasion, and they,
with the several military and civic COM
mitteee and the militia companies, occn-
pied positions on either side OF the
street. while awaiting the coming train.
Colonel e. AZ. Black and the officers of
his command were also present, as we'll
Us large number OF the garrison in
fatigue Uniform.
Upon the arrival OF tie remains at the
depot. the Masonic fraternity, consisting
of Union Council, Columbia Chapter,
Richland Lodge, Acacia Lodge and Co.
lum5ia Lodge. marched to the car con-
tanning them. when halt was made and
ranks we're opened. The committee on
the part Of the State there received the
casket. and, preceding it, the same was
borne by the pail bearers between the
ranks Of the Nasons to the hearse, when
the oolumn was formed as follows: The
City Council committees and the COM
mi.tee of Aldermen from Charleston,
followed by State officers and the State
committees; carriages, in which were
Jnmes l.. Orr, son OF the deceased, Col.
L. D. Childs. and the committee from
New York, and others followed; then the
hearse, drawn by four horses. with six
pail bearers on either side; behind the
hoarse, the Masonic fraternity, following
which was the committee from Ander.
son, and the committee on The part OF
the State to accompany tho remains to
that place; the United States officers
came next, and then the militia compa-
MES, followed By the populace generally
and numerous carriages.
The procession. with the Eighteenth
United States Infantry band at the
head, moved up Blanding street to the
step Of q solemn dirge. l. was Hanked
by thousands on the sidewalks, and hun
dreds OF people thronged windows aud
porticos to gain view OF the solemn
corte3e Reaching Main street, the CO.
lumn turned to the left, and marched to
the State House. The committees pre-
ceding the hearse opened ranks, and the
pail bearers, with the casket, passed
through to the hall OF the House OF
Representatives, where the body lay in
state until yesterday morning. Every
available space in the galleries and else
whore about the hall was occupied by
the spectators, many being unable to
gain admission at all. The band was
placed in the gallery, and at intervals
discoursed music 6s for the occasion.
The casket was deposited upon the
beautiful catafalco, in the keeping of the
Committee OF Arrangements, the Ma
sonic fraternity seated in close pro1imi-
ty, the pail bearers on either side, and
the Committee Of Reception at the head.
Attorney General Melton, with few
remarks, formally turned over the re.
mains of the deceased to the Governor.
In receiving them, Gov. Moses dwelt on
the great worth OF the deceased when
living. He then gave the remains into
the charge of the Masonic fraternity,
who, under the lead Of Deputy Grand
Master Berg, closed the ceremonies with
the beautiful Masonic rites. The guard
of honor was charged with the care OF
the remains while they lay in state, and
the vast nssemblage slowly dispersed.
The cataialco, which was furnished by
Mr.. NJ. Fl. Berry, was beautifully deco
rated. It stood about midway between
the Speakers stand, which was draped
in mourning. and tho outer railing, the
arch being covered with United States