New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-02
ORLEANS 1873

and other varieties of shrubs. In the CEN
tire of the cemetery handsome mound has
been raised, and flag staff erected and
about six hundred yards northwest of the
| cemetery stands jackson monument, which
is yet in an unfinished condition.
The construction of this cemetery was
commenced in 1864, and the remains Of over
1000 brave soldiers are deposited there
the ashes of the gallant dead who fell in de-
tense of the Union during the late rebellion
| mingling with those who pershed on the
| plains OF Chalmette in 1915. Here, within
view of the Mississippi, the government has
erected this beautiful city Of the dead, thus
doing honor to those who fell in freedoms 8
| cause.
The cars running to the ridge cemeteries
were crowded with passengers all day long,
for since 1921, when the burial grounds
were first laid out at this point, large ma-
jority of the dead are here inferred.
The Evangelical Lutheran buriaI Grouu6.
Crowded with modest tablets. was fre-
quented by tho living friends of tho de.
ceased, who took with them hearts yearn.
ing for the companionship Of the dear de-
parted. The sombs were neatly decorated
as general thing. and many feeling incl
dents characterized the day and the place.
-. Patsick's Cemetery No. I.
4 throng of visitors wers ia and QUE of
this yard. Hundreds were busily engaged
m looping the weeds and grass from the
sombs. The headboard az we'll as tho
stately tonlbs were adorned, and flowers.
bouquets shells and vreaths weSc spread in
profusion upon them.
-. Patrick's Ne. =.
Tho many fne combs and monuments
with their tasteful decorations drew crowds
10 this cemetery. Among the remarkable
tombs was that OF Colonel H. Nolan, who
fel! - The battle Of Gettysburg It is OF
white marble. The slab il beautifully
relieved with a sword and other military
ensiguis The grave Of Mr.. Hugh NcClos-
key was hsnsomsly adorned. IL il sus-
rounded by. an iron sailing, and inclosed
within are two small trees on either side of
the gate. In the middle of the area q monu-
mental slab is erected. Thi. vas hung vi th
black and white Grape.
The fisemen's Cemetery.
This cemetery, one of the finest ia the
city, both by reason Of its splendid monu-
meuts and nicely laid out walks, was a con.
slant scene of attraction. The tomb of No.
"a was gracefully dressed. The ire caps
and belts of some OF its late deceased mem
bers were laid upon their vaults. One of
the prettiest and most unosten tatious tombs
in this or any Of tho yards il that of Col
one! J. o. Nixon. The tomb is in the form
Of q mound Overgrown with grass, with a
large marble front. Along the top of the
slab creeps an ivy. which will eventually
cover the whole mound. The frontispiece
was garnished on each side by a vase of
white flowers. The mausoleum of Robert
Slark is most majestic pile.
Greenwood Cemeterys
This splendid burial ground was one of
the chief attractions Of the day. A host of
visitors fingered among the tombs for hours,
The sumulus OF Mr. Peterson attracted
crowds of admirers. who seated themselves
upon the benches before il. and were 10th
to depart. 1t is an artificial hillock. formed
of ballast rock. It il SO natural and so
simple that one would a. first doubt
whether it were heaped up by natures or
mans hand. Tho ornam ehts exactly suited
the tomb-none but natural flowers.
Cypress Grove.
Here there were not many graves that
frightened or looked fresh under tender
or loving hand. An humble headboard
was all many of then, could show; and
many there were with aought but the faded
grass above them.
New st. Louis Cemetery.
This yard. located at Bayou Bridge. was
thronged all day long by representatives of
the Creole population. Every thing that
taste could prompt or skill effect has been
done to beautify this sacred spot. and it pre-.
sented yesterday an appearance Of cnarm-
ing solemnity.
Masonic Cemetery.
This Is the newest of all the city GENE.
teries, vet it holds within its bounds many |
honored, treasured dead. The brothers of |
the mystic tie have laid away at rest many
OF their brightest craftsmen. who, their la.
bors over. await the cali of the Master to |
receive their reward. Magnificent tombs |
have been erected By most of the city |
lodges, while others are in process of con-
struction. Only few days ago one of these |
opened to receive the casket from which /
had fed the bright spirit of the actor Dav. |
enport. Yesterday remembering fingers |
marked his tomb with emblems Of love and |
Immortality.
At the gato a large mausoleum OF the
Red River Pilots Association stands
The tombs of T. Schilling and n. Hol.
lingsworth were chastely decorated with
flowers and evergreeps.
The Alpha Home Lodge No. -. large
frear stone tomb. was worthy OF especial |
Odd Fellows Rest.
H In life the ciasped hands are an emblem
Of the purposes and achievements OF Odd
Fellowship. still more appropriate appear
heir triple links when we stand in the
That invisible tie that unites
he living and the dead, the mystic chain
hat binds the living in fellowship together.
md is hot broken by death itself, we admit
most readily and realize most forcib!y when
by the homes Of the dead. The
Odd Fellows have a fine cemetery, and
while it is their chief purpose to care for
he living, they da noe neglect to honor
heir dead.
So All Saints Day has passed With per-
urned faUars with a1aruraen u re aths and |