The New York herald., 1873-11-02
THE LATE JOHN C. KEENAN,.

Preparations for the Burial OF tho
Deceased Chs mpion-How He Died.
The remains Of John c. Heenan arrived in New
York from Green River Wyoming Territory, on
Friday afternoon, In charge Of James Cusick, his
trainer In the Sayers' contest They were met at
the Grand Central depot by a deputatioD Of
Heenan's friends and were conveyed at once to
his late residence, No. 18 Clinton place. The body
was inclosed in neat casket, and although the
face was somewhat dscolored 1T was readily reco0-
nizable. great quantity OF nowers in the shape
Of wreaths and crosses, were sent to the house
yesterday and were placed upon the casket.
large number of friends and acquaintances OF the
famous "Bencia Boy" visited the residence OF the
deceased and viewed the corpse
The Church OF the Holy Innocents, Father Lar
kns, on Thrty-seventh street, near Broadway, in
which the requiem mass will be celebrated, was
decorated last evening with flowers Massive
floral contributions, in the shape OF anchors and
harps, were sent by Mrs. Dr. Carnochan, Mrs. Girls
O'Connor James G. Kelso, Harry Genet and
many other friends. Among the visitors who
called last night to view the remains and who will
be present at the funeral to-day, were Recorder
Hackett, John Morrissey and ex-Judge Bedford.
THE FUNERAL SERVICES.
relatives of Heenan viii assemble at No Ia Clinton
place and escort the hearse carrying the remains
to the Church OF the Holy Innocents. There will
the usual requiem high mass for the reposa o. the
soul OF the departed will be said At the conclu-
sion OF the services the body will be taken to the
Grand Central depot, where special train OF two
drawing room cars will convey the remains and
pa-bearers to Albany. They will be deposited in
| tue West Troy Cemetery, beside Heenans mother,
| 1ather and sisters.
The following persons will act as pall-bearers and
| will accompany the corpse to the grave Lee
Knight, Michael Murry, Dr. Carnochan. James
Cuslck Christopher o'Connor, 7. Gallagher. John
Mathews, Dan Bryant, Andrew Sheehan, William
McMullen, John 1obin, James Ldgerwood, David
Blanchard, Harry Ford, Nell Bryant, William Ash
man, Edward Kearney and +. ]. Shandley.
Mrs, John @. Heenan. who is now in Europe, has
been teegraphed TO, and will return to New York
at once to administer the estate OF her late hus
band. Mr.. Heenan leaves property to the value OF
100000.
HOW KEENAN, DIED.
Mr.. James Cusick, who was with John G. Heenan
at the time OF his decease, gives the following
count OF his last mants:-Only few DAYS before
his dscease Heenan, then on his way to California,
felt so much better that he stopped of the train
and spent nearly two days in hunting. The effort
was too much for his weakened system, and he
was Frustrated for several days thereafter. He
to reach California, where the doctors had told him
he would find relief in the bracin9 air and regular
climate he pressed on westward by rall, hoping
When near Green River station Cusick who
was his constant companion, asked HIM II he
would like to have cup of tea. Upon Heenan's
replying that he would like some tea it was imme-
diately procured for him. After swallowing 1t he
was seized with a violent hemorrhage. 1t Is be-
heved that 1T was consumption Of the stomach
death, and That the hemorrhage from the
stomach. CusicK gave him some salt, which
stopped the violence Of the spasms, and Heenan
fell back In his arms as IL ne had tainted Several
OF the passengers VINO gathered around anxious
to do something for the sufferer, exclaimed, "He
has not tainted; he Is dead.n Such proved to be
the case on examination. The body was placed
In coffin at Ogden and the faithful Cuslck re-
turned with 1t to this city.