, 1874-01-25
BERLIN.
rhe Funeral Of the Queen-D0Wager
Of PRUSSIA.
The German Press---An Enter
prising German-Amer-
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corr<xpandsnce Of The Chicago 7tibnne.
BEnL1S, Dec %, 1878.
A ROYAL FUNERAL.
m Saturday, Dec 90, tho last honors were
,,;, II the 1atcly-dcceascd Queen-Dowager OF
pr7ssis, The funeral-ceremonies took place in
potsaau where the Queen WAS laid to rest in
the Fricdenskrche, among tho ashes OF other
members of the present dynasty. It is in Pots
6,m where the vondc.fully-beautifu1 gardens
s,d palaces of Sans Souci are,-tho favorito res
;3c.ce Of tie great Frederick; and it is
here that. tie hero himself reposes.
There is . mysterious Struggling
# shoulders, among those who ought to know.
rheueyer lie name of the late Dowagcr il mem
to,ed. Report indeed, is inclined to sully her
character, though an official Of high standing ex-
rressed to mo the benevolent opinion that her
mistakes arose from al erroneous conception Of
the character OF the Prussian nation, she being
F, Rayarian Princess. But all aro no: so charita-
bly inclined, aud mysterious hints are thrown
a.. as to her empirical experiments in matters
nj hvp;epics and it is even supposed that tile
mental parozysms which c!ouded the latter years
et Frederick william 1Y.'s life, we're, in part,
super1nduced By urvifely manipulations Of his
Ei1e5
Being cnc of the favored herrschat1 t1en who were
Authorized to witness the fuacral-rites, I betook
uyzelf, carly on tho appointed day, to potsdam,
with all the outward appearances of being
plunged in the deepest alllicticn. IN order had
e,.sunted from the Court-Marshal that the dress
fo, the occasion should consis. OF full evening"
rar:y suit, with Grape on tho arms and hat, mud
1o1cv 11rn rh1t rrl,-hp{fa
had commenced to toll, an Immense throng
crowded the Luisenplatz. the promenade lead
10 saus souci. and the short way from the latter
pace to tie Friedenskriche (Ch1irch Of peace)
IN which, at proportional distances, was stationed
guards IRON tie Potsda1n garrisons Three special
rains brought the ministers, Generals, Diplomatic
Corps, Chief Magistrates, and other officials
N,s number Of whom, together with foreign
cobles, Charges dAtfaires, Court dependents,
ladies' and gentlemen, &C., it is impossible even
10 approximate.
Iay iu the so-called audience-room of the
preeu's Palace, under magnificent canopy,
H,rmounted with palms. From the silver
sLandeliers the wa1-candles threw soft, lux
Inc members OF the ROYAL family, followed by
the Chancellor Of the Empire, the Ministers, the
Presidents of the Houses Of Lords and Repre-
fcutaiiyos, Generals, &c.. entered the room,
where the 1unefa! sermon was peluo uenseIeo
b! the Court M1nister, at Tue c1ose OF "n1c1 Tue
rel,lves knelt in silent prayer at the foot Of tho
tof1u.
The hearse, which WAS extraordinarily wide,
gas drawn by eight LorseB and accompanied by
tie Ga!des du Cops N psrade-un1loim. In,
standards, led the procession to the Fraedens-
ki1chc. They were followed by the household
servants of the DowaGe1, deputies from the
Grenadier and Cnirassier Keslments, q which
tn+, Taf md f1ln Field Mar
Rha!s OF Prussia. Inc beautl1ul conn: WHICH
Eas oEnamenteo Win eoiaen cro"ns anu eagles,
had scarcely place 1or Tue 4uAAtts VI no"cts
and wreatl's thas we're neapeo upou u. anlonR
others "as masnincens gasl.nu " tllnol.e
ttoi4 tne aateif "4do"eo eus.4 .,.5 -. - {{it ~.
the Bavarian Royal family contributed GhaPiet
ot rhododenofons. I1nae9la.e!x ley lollo.lns
tue hearse came the Aalse1 anu 1am1is various
Princes Grand Dukes ana aaepltarlen OF r. 80
rope snceeeoeG: ANU t ~, ~ cpr. w sIo
and placed upon tue estrade erec1ea oelote tne
altar, the bells ceased ton1hgs anu Tue cuoii
nroko cut IN choral sone' Wien sao mus,e t7ie
Eaa ceased the ceremonies Presct!oe9 y .uo
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