The New York herald., 1874-08-21
The LAST OF NARY E. POHRROL
Imnressive Services at the Fune-
raj Yesterday.
alendeuning Ne8 Present-scorching Denuncia-
t;on Of Her seducer by the 0fdciating Cler-
gyman-A Baptism and Funeral in
the Same Hour-An Indigna-
tion Meeting Called.

The scenes witnessed yesterday at the residence
OF Mr. James Smith Miller, where lay all that was
mortal OF Mary E. Pomeroy, win not be forgotten
within the lifetime OF those whose unpleasant lot
1s was 10 witness them. IF generous and lavish
eutpouring OF sympathy can AFFORD consolation to
she living or vindicate the memory OF the dead
snen the spirit OF Mary E. Pomeroy may rest
quietly in the country beyond the grave, and
The gloom that now overshadows the home OF
an unonending family may soon be dissipated.
The funeral was such as has not been witnessed in
Jersey City for many years. Men OF high standing
an the community, who were not acquainted with
the deceased or with the family with whom she
resided were there, not from curiosity but to re-
cord protest against
THE DIABoLICAL v1LLANY
shat sent her early grave. The hour for the
services was fixed at Two O'Clock, but from noon
the house was crowded. When the ap-
pointed time arrived fully 300 persons,
al members OF respectable families, were
packed in the house or scattered through the
lawn Among those present we're ex-M Mayor
Sawyer and lady, Charles L. Northrup, Alderman
TOney, George P. Howen, an elder OF Glenden-
nmg's church, William E. Dudley Albert Metz, H.
A. Heerman J. II. Bedell, Clinton w. Cougar
Edward L. Kimberley, George E, Randall, Charles
". Perveil, S. n Denote, John Allen and Gilbert
X Dudley. Ex-Mayor sawyer remarked, express
sively az determined should come here at all
hazards AS a man OF family want TO show my
appreciation OF
THE STERLING CHARACTER
~ that young woman. She visited some OF our
best families, and from what knew OF her say
positively that If ever there was pure. virtuous
Rlrl till she came across Gtendenning she was
II Glendenning's insinuations as to her character
have any foundation why did he allow her TO occu-
py the sanctuary OF God as organist up to the
very sunday before his arrest Why, the very
gupposiuon Is astounding. whichever position
1e assumes he Is guilty"
Dr.. Burdett called IN the early morning to the
mouse OF mourning and found Mrs. Miller suffering
from an attack Of acute nervousness. He admin
1ssered not medicine but some wholesome advice
and consolation. One remark is worth quoting:-
that God has taken her to Himself; had she lived
she would be in tine Lunatic Asylum
THE BROTHER OF DECEASED.
her only brother. Alfred B. Pomeroy. arrived
rom Michigan, and when he entered the house
and saw the lace OF the dead, the scene was
simply indescribable. He had expected to meet
her and pass few happy days at the close OF the
summer, but now 1t was meeting OF
THE LIVING AND THE DEAD.
He is wei built, handsome young man, appar-
mourning. Wild rumors were anoat that he was
searching for Glendennng in the morning, but
rumor IN this most melancholy case, however is
eagerly grasped, so intense Is the excitement
InrOugnOut tne CITY.
THE ROOM OF DEATH
was the front parlor. The remains were encased
IN handsome rosewood casket, mounted with
silver. The expression Of the deceased was won
deriully calm; she laid, to mortal eyes, IN perfect
1epose. Even in death the features were
regular. and conveyed the impression that
she must have worn sweet expression
IN life. rhe body dressed In black
tarletan strewed proiusely from the neck to the
waist with tuperoses and lilies. There were lour
exquisite wreaths the lid OF the casket wrought
into the shapes OF a cross, crown, a heart and
IN the neighborhood. The silver breast plate bore
the following inscription -