The New York herald., 1874-05-31
At rarragut,s Grave.

ADOut mlunIgnt Tue WeIuDerS OI TIE BrOOkiyU
posts Of the Grand Army OF the Republic, in ac-
cordance with the programme announced assem-
bied IN the rooms OF the War Veterans Club, cor
ner OF Court and Joralemon streets There were
FIVE posts represented-Post Thatford, No. 8; Post
Rankin, No. 10. Commander Lewis; Post Mallory
and Post Charles Griffin who, with their lady and
gentlemen friends, numbered nearly 1000 per-
sons. At about hafpast one the word "March''
was given, and preceded by the marine escort,
numbering 100 men, under the command OF
Lieutenant Colonel Browne, the procession
passed through the gates Of the Navy Yard
to the pier ana embarked on board the
steamer Harlem and che government tug Caralpa.
which were in readiness to convey them to Har-
lem Bridge. About an hours time was consumed
III the sail up the East River, when the Morrisana
pier was reached. The procession was again
formed and march to the Mott Haven Railroad
depot taken up. A special train OF eleven cars
had been provided, but the accommodations were
found insufficient. Hair an hours ride brought
the party to Woodawn station, where the number
was increased to over 900, the citizens Of Vest
chester for miles around having come In
to be present at the ceremony. This
had sensE up ' s sa
filed through the gates OF the cemetery, along
Central avenue to the Aurora Hill plot, in the
vicinity OF which the remains OF the Admiral are
laid. A beautiful monument OF white marble, with
emDlematical carving and bearing the inscription
Glasgow Farragut, FIRST Admiral in the United
states Navy. Born July 8, 1901. Died August H.
WITH roses and acs EVEN before the
procession arrived. Considerable time was con-
sumed IN assigning proper places TO the multitude.
wadswolth marched to the head OF the
grave and the color bearer and guard OF
loot holding their Gags so that they dropped over
the grave. Every head vas in an instant uncOv-
cred, and amid the most profound silence Rear
charge OF the proceedings Rev. Or. Parker, OF the
Warren street Methodist Episcopal churcn. offered
sang choral. Mr.. Robert Anderson then deiig.
OF New Orleans He shd that the sacrifices
men made. that the suffering they endured
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noble men would be OF no avail II the example OF
them was not made use OF by the youth OF
the nation. The ceremony OF strewing the grave
with n0wers was then commenced. AT the head
OF the mound was placed large anchor, formed
entirely Of white roses and camellas at the foot
was placed heart in the centre beautiful cross,
and several stars were placed in appropriate po-
mowers Of every description were strewn. More
singing was INDUCED in, after which Rev. Dr.
Parker pronounced tue benediction. The marines
then fred salnte OF three volleys over the grave,
alter which the party returned TO New York.
Woodlswn Cemetery.
Amid the general observance o, Decora ton Day
tHc graves Oh IElfutSs rage, fTtOf anu Wy0ct VINO
killed in the July riots OF 1871, we're not for
gotten. At quarter past nine A. NJ. a volunteer
detachment Of the Ninth regiment. N.Y.s.N.G.,
under command OF Captains Prior and Tucker and
accompanied by q large party OF the friends and
relatives OF the dead heroes embarked on board
the Harlem aud New Haven tram for Woodlawn
Cemetery. On arriving at the station PROCESSION
was formed, aud with slow and solemn tread the
concourse marched on through the winding paths
TO the place where their late comrades were buried.
There was no music save that furnished by nature,
and no attempt at anything ike ostcntation.
Each one seemed to ieel that he was taking
part In a solemn ceremony, aud hard hearted In.
deed would he have been who could have failed to
be impressed The graves are side by side: as In
they should not be separated Their last restine
place, simple grassy mounds, are unmarked by any
effort Of the scuptor,s ART. On arriving at the
lives and friends forming the outer edge.
Heads were Dared, aud CHAPLAIN William flagg
beautiful although solemn custom, this custom
OF strewing flowers over the graves OF departed
friends. Flowers are iu OF suggestive moaning.
They whisper to US OF the past. the present and
the future. How many fond recollection may be
recalled by q little wlthered bud Does not the
the beauty and the deep significance OF the
present day, and when It's lowell
iea from its parent stem does it not speas TO as
OF the uture-the time to come, alas not Tar dis
tant when we. too, sna iade away snd die, but
Ger on q life OF immortality? The Chaplain tncn
delivered glowing euiogy on the lives and cnar
acters OF the deceased, alter which flowers were
sfrewn over the mounds almost completely hiding
them from view Roses and Niles, iilacs and he
otropes, tube roses and mtgnouctte combined
their fragrance In honor OF he three gallant tel
lows who offered up their lives In the cause not
only OF liberty, but OF American liberty. and in the
81 ou snort prayer was was then o offered up
AFTER vhich the niiitsrv formed IN line and