The Portland daily press., 1874-09-07
NEW HAMPSHl RE.
The Funeral of GEN. Foster.

NASHUA, Sept. 5.-An immense concourse of
people attended the funeral ceremonies of Gen.
John G. Foster, which took place at the Church
of the Immaculate Conception here to-day,
Bishop Lynch conducted the services. The
eulogy was pronounced by Rev. Father Fulton
of Boston.
Col. Thomas P. Pierce, companion of Gen.
Foster in Mexico, was chief marshal of the es-
cort, which consisted of companies ID and e,
q. S. Artillery, under Major Andrews, Sheri-
dan Guards Of Manchester, and five Il. a. X.
posts were in attendance.
Gems. Burnside, Devens, Gordon, Griffith.
Delafeld, Potter, Whittier, Stevens and other
officers, guard of honor, Gov. Weston, ex-Govs
Hamman and Berry, Senator Wadleigh and
many other distinguished persons were present
Rush to Hear NIr. Beecher.
TWIN MOUNTAIN HOUSE, Sept. 5.-Rev
Henry Ward Beecher is still sojourning here,
and in conversation this evening announced
his intention to remain till the last of the
month. The house is filled with guests, many
of whom are doubtless present to listen to MI
Beecher's third sermon, which VIII be deliver
ed in the parlor of the house as on previous &C.
casions. The trains which arrived this after
noon were we'll filled, and Sunday promises to
bring the largest crowd of people that has yet
assembled here. An extra train will be run
from Plymouth in the morning, also one from
Montpelier, and another from ST. Johnsbury, to
accommodate the people who are DESTROYS of
attending the services.
The persons comprising Beechers party are
his wife and two sons and two sisters, Harriet
Beecher Stowe and Mrs. Perkins.
Two gentlemen registered their names W.
W. j. Warren and H. j. Cipperty, said to be
deacons in Plymouth church, arrived in the
afternoon train. They were met at the depot
by Beecher, who welcomed them cordially.
There have been reports that one of the arriv-
ais on the afternoon train was member of the
church investigating committee, who wished
his identity concealed from reporters.
MIR. Beecher's Sermon.
TWIN MOUNTAIN HOUSE, N. H., Sept g.
Probably the largest crowd of people ever
assembled here was present today at the re-
ligious services held by Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher. At an early hour of the morning
coaches and eonveyances came in from the
various hotels and boarding houses about the
Mountain, and shortly before ten o'clock a
train of four cars arrived from the Fabyan
House, which was followed in the course of an
two engines, from Plymouth, and by train Of
three cars from Montpelier and st. Johnsbury.
1t is estimated that fully 1000 persons came in
from abroad.
The services began shortly after II o'clock in
the parlor of the house, which was densely
Of the Plymouth Collection, beginning with
the line, "Come, the Almighty King" Mr..
Beecher then read portion of scripture from
the 9th chapter OF Luke, beginning at the 2Sth
verse, which was followed by prayer. The
hymn "Awake, My SOUP twas then sung,
when Mr. Beecher announced that he should
deliver historical discourse taken from the
Scripture which had been read. The sermon
was of about an hours duration, and held the
large congregation in close attention till the
close. 1t was mainly historical, treating of the
life, character and sufferings of Christ. 1t was
very able and interesting, and description
given of the TRANSPORTATION was particularly
eloquent.
No alluson was made which bore in any way
on the scandal. though at times during the
remarks Mr.. Beecher appeared very much
affected, his voice fatering and his eyes filled
with tears.
At the conclusion Of the sermon a collection
for poor widow with nine children was taken
up, which ealzed $l63. After singing, the
benedicton was pronounced and the congrega-
| ton dispersed.