Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-05
III the e,3jtor of the Alexandria Gazette

To the editor of the Alexandria Gazette:
MUNcY, Penp., July 2, lS73.-As many OF
nv friends in Alexandria requested mo to write
them upon my arrival in Muncy, | have dccld-
cd to address this communication to the Ga
zette, and through this medium, inform them
relative to our sad journey:
Nv family and self, left Alexandria on Sat
urday evening, June 18th, at o'clock: We
remained in Washington until 1853, when we
took passage for Baltimore, reaching that city
about half past nine o'clock. A rough omnl-
bus ride across the city broug BIT US to the North
ern Central depot in time for connection with
the 10. Is train for the north. At Z. 80 on Sun,
day morning We reached our destination, and
found kind friends, (who had been apprlsed by
telegram of our coming) awaiting our arrival.
We were now at home, sympathlzlng 1rlenus
and loving hearts surrounded US; but new
cup of sorrow had to be reallzed-the BODY OF
our sweet babe had not been heard from. No
more trains until next mornlng: Sunday, sweet
day Of sacred rest, was passed, crowned with
sorrows. composed of heart-piercing thorns Of
anguish, Late at night sweet sleep came to
our relief, but early next morning We awoke,
and fastened TO the express office; train arriv-
ed express goods delivered, but not the casket
of our beloved dead Another day of unspeak-
able anxiety, tortured by the most horrld i'm
aeinings The evening wanes-the hours OF
one. two, three, four are passed; five o'clock
finds US at the railroad station. The train Is
comipg-whistle for down breaks is heard
heart beats wildly-tran stops, and y what
ioy suddenly breaks upon an oVer-burdened
mind, as from the express car, the box
containing the remains of our pet Katie, IS
handed, and by seven o'clock her little body
was in her uncles residence, there to remain
until removed thence for its burial The fune-
raj took place yesterday, July LIST, religious ser
vices commencing at 81 o'clock p. ID. The
hymn "How vain are all thing. here below, y
&c, was announced and sung, after which Rev
Mr. Haithcox, of the Lutheran Church, ad-
dressed the Throne of God in feeling and i'm
pressiye prayer. Portions of the l03 Psalm,
and 5th Chapter of St. Marks Gospel were
read by Rev. NJ. l.. Drum, of the NJ. +. Church.
The sermon was then preached by Brother
Drum Text, ST.. Luke, xx.-36. 1t was
comforting address. This beautiful and eloquent
sermon was prepared for this occasion, and will
be published. Rev. Jacob Miller, an old and
honored minister Of the M. P. Church, then
read the hymn commencing, Thy life We read,
my gracious Lord" &C., which was sung to
the Old tune of Mears, and Father Miller offer
ed an appropriate prayer. The funeral pro-
cessiou was then formed, land slowly and solemn
ly we wendell our way to the Muncy ccmetry.
The burial service was read By Brother Drum,
and our little Katie was left to sleep by the
side Of her brother in the city of the dead.
Our hearts are crushed, but we rejoice in being
able to say, "The Lord gave and the Lord hath
taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord. "
We will remain here for q time, hoping that
the health of all of us will be benefited by
brief sojourn among the mountains, and pray
ing, fit be the Masters WILL that from our
Affections We may be near a happy relief.
More anon Yours very truly,
JAMES L. KILLGoRE.