New-York tribune., 1874-12-07
LAST HONORS TO THE MAYOR

MARCH DOWN BRO ,DwAY-THE SCENE AT GREEN
WOOD CEMETERY.
The remains of the late Chief Magistrate OF
this city consigned 10 their last resting place on
Saturday The funeral concourse was one OF the largest
seen in this city years Preliminary services
were held at the family mansion in West Fourteenth-st
The more extended ceremonial was held at St. Pau's
Methodist Episcopal Church at Fourthave and Twenty
secondst
after a. the relatives and friends began to
assemble The body was exposed TO view In heavy
rosewood casket, ornamented with silver AT Its head
wreath of immortelles, in which were woven the
dates lsOi-lS74 the of his birth and death
tail ebony cross, bound with evergreens, with large
wreath of tuheroses hanging Of its arms stood at
the foot OF the casket On side-table stood
the bust ,of the late Mayor and beside
1t large crown composed of tuoeroses
and immortelles surmounted by white dove. ana In
front a cushion OF flowers in which we're woven the
inscription Grandpa" rustic cross and wreath OF
flowers flied up remainder of the space the table
while the melOjeon almost buried IN wealth OF
crosses and bouquets OF flowers and etagere
was also covered with wreaths and flowers in various
forms. These were the contributions OF relatives
and friends. The pillars were wrapped around with
black silk and the walls, door frames, and windows
bore the emblems of mourning. President Masel. an
old friend of Mr. Havemeyer had charge Of the arrange
mens. The parlors and Railways filed before the
services began. AL afforded an opportunity to
the face OF the dead The features were composer
and very natural.
Addresses were delivered by the Rev. Drs. Botome
and Burchard The former sketched the character OF
the deceased and recoun,ed many acts OF benevOence
which had come under his notice. or IN whlcn nc nau
been made the agent for distributing the Mayorsbounty
Among other things he said: In matters OF rehgous
thought Mr. Havemeyer personal and peculiar as
he was in OF public administration. and could
never overcome q shrinking from the public profes-
zion of religion But on subject OF personal pety be
was as easy OF approach and simple aud direct as
he was on any subject in general He was devout
and profound believer in the Holy Bible aud one of the
most deeply interested hearers OF the Word that sat IN
the congregation; and have every reason to believe
that he had very view Of the plan OF salvation by
faith in Christ several occasions he freely ac knowi
edged to me conscious dependence on Divine aid and
several times ssid PRAY! what should do now with
out prayerP 1t will be my satisfaction and gratitude
in years TO that knew him, not as the Mayor or
this great city, for that added nothing 10 him and Will
be nothing to me, noble and true gentleman.
whose heart and hand were ready always for every
good word and work"
The choir OF ST. Paul's Church then sang an anthem
81 would not live Away" Another opportunity was
given to look the remains. TIe family took their last
view Of the Dead and they followed by all in the
residence and by the employees in the sugar reneres
formerly owned by the late Mayor. and of later
wears carried on by his sons. number
OF these, deputed to carry the bier on
which rested the remains, wore long streamers OF
Grape attached TO their hats an old European custom
The procession formed in front OF the house, and
started for the Church at Fourth-ave. and Twenty
secondst in the following order: Pail bearers in car
rages the attaches the Mayors office the ber borne
on the shoulders of the workmen and surrounded by
Gordon of police 80 carriages containing the family and
friends. The procession passed up Fourteenthst to
Fifth.aye and thence through Twenty third-st. and
FOurth-ave. TO the Church
THE THGONG IN THE CHURCH.
The avenue and the spaces about the church held
throngs people before the hour appointed for the
obseGuies Among them there was becoming order and
quiet which did not need the efforts of the large number
Of policemen stationed at the corners and other points
Admittance to the church gained slowly aud with
difficulty and the many ticketbearers who came early
waited long 10 hope Of securing good seats Jared no
better the late for ladies only-and not
they unless having cards of admssion-gained the
interior by IL O'CLOCK, the hour set for the
service. With ladies, for the most part ID
sober garb the galleries filed. City officials
from Brooklyn and NewYork, members OF the various
municipal departments aud representatives OF the com
ercal bodies and the clubs to which invitations had
been sent, gathered in Association Hail. and not long
after II O'Clock. entered the church aud were marshaed
TO their allotted places The seats directly before the
palpit were aparon side for the palbearers,
and on the other for the relatives and con-
nections OF Mayor Hayemeyer In the pew i'm
xnedlatey behind those reserved for the pail
bearers sat Mayor Vance, Mayor elect WicRham.
Alderman Flanagan, Chairman Of the Board OF Alder
men and Alderman Cooper, and in the rear OF these
both branches Of the Common Council. Among others
conspicuous position reputation who were present
were the following: MajOrGen. Vim. H. Morris, Gen NJ
Gano Dunn. Henry Heath and Gen. Kilburn Knox, all
OF Gov Dix's staff Commissioner OF Public WORKS Van
Mort and Deputy Commissioner E. w. Barker Corpora
u oAnll EvpIth 70
Deputy IrI, County Auditor Jackson. Dock Commits
siouers Budd aud Westervelt; Fire Commission
ers Perley, Hatch. aud Van Cott; Excise Com
James L. Stewart, d. ID. l. Mar
sball and william II. Stiner; Commissioners
Nelson and others Of the Board OF Education; Tax Com
Z, Commissioners Disbecker, Matsel and Ddryea; Dis
Phelps, Park Commissioners Steb0ins'
Bissenger williamson and Stewart; exPolice Commis-
Sioner Thomas c. Acton, Jackson s. Schultz; COnnls-
sioaers nimoer aud stein the Department. OF Chari
ties and CorrectIon wm E. Dodge and other repre-
aves OF the commercial and professional classes
Il was expected that Dix would be present. bat he
eeegrspLed unavoidaby detained at Albany
BY pubic business ,,,orvno
There had been no attempt to darken with gloomy
trappings the grave and austere appearance OF the
interior Its broad and simple aspect with the plain
outlines and the prevailing surface OF were
not suited the occasion. and to such impressive but
ceremonies fitted the express wishes
OF Mayor Havemeyer The lights In the galleries were
Burning, and about the organ there was clear strong
light but stairs the suns rays were softened ana
fged by the stained glass of the windows making the
day less garsb Upon aud beside and before the simple
pulpit almost hiding 1t from sight and filling all the
space about with beauty and sweet scent were flower
pieces not many in number. but graceful in design and
exquisite in material The most conspicuous OF these
pieces was supported In front OF the
pulpit by high stand draped with black
velvet. IL large floral ensign representing the
city flag hafstaf. aud 1t was attached to stan OF
white flowers by strands Of purple violets. broad
band OF camelias. tuberoses carnations, and hight
flowers bOrdered the hlg and on central ground OF
the figures on the city seal appeared IN bright
tiDts This piece, which was presented Dy the Common
Council was attached 10 frame wreathed with sniax.
nv the size OF this piece the le was cross raised
above a broad bed Of flowers, as IL 1t were marble
cross cut from block OF the choicest stone. Upon this
foral block were words Executive Department"
IN purple fower-letters, showing the source IRON
xpbich the offering came. Delicate sprays of green