The New York herald., 1875-10-02
GEORGE b. P0RTEUUS,
Died September 2S, 1S7
Aged thirty-nine.


Several floral tributes placed the lid, among
(which were crown, crosses, wreaths and other en-
Eblems. The features were calm and he looked as
though asleep. There
BRUISES on FACE.
On the check bone and under the chin we're few
very slight scratches but nothing indicate violence
apparent His friends resent the nsnuation that
he assaulted.
Soon after became known that the remains we're in
1he church the former parshioners of Dr. Porieous
began assemble in the building and in whispered
Tones discussed the sad accident which led to the death
the preacher While nobody appeared to take
any interest in the reports OF foul play sew.
era people expressed indignation at the tardy
Efforts Of the Sea Cliff boatmen to aid
Dr. Porteous when the cry for help was
heard. committee Of the dcacons waited upon Rev.
Noah Schenck, pastor OF the Protestant Episcopal
Church OF ST. Annson. the Heights, and requested him
20 oicate at the services arguing that the deceased
had been n clergyman OF that denomination and hence
hhey thought It fitting that Dr. Schcnck should preach
1he sermon But they were disappointed. The pastor
positively refused to acquiesce, the departed clergy
man had
NOT BEEN LOYAL
70 the orthodox views OF the Episcopal Church. At
this 'cod shoulder" the committee turned away and
Iehearsng the story Of poor George Holland and 'the
Dr. Nye, OF the Church Of Our Father Universalist
Clermont avenue. They succeeded there Rev Mr.
Miller, Baptist clergyman from williamsburg yolun
tcered TO assist at the obsequies Rev Mr. Evans of
the Johnson street Methodist Episcopal church also
came forward 10 tcnuer MS services upon the melan
choly occasion.
By one O'Clock the church was crowded and NJ two
O'Clock the appointed time for the opening Of the ser
vices, there scarcely standing room In the edihce
Mrs. Porteous her nurse, an infant eighteen months
old and another ch lid OF nine years occupied the front
pew on the right hand side Of the aisle BY the side OF
seated Mr. and Mrs. Henry Moore, of Navy street.
Rev DIR, Nye invoked blessing upon the widow thus
suddenly bereft OF her husband and upon the orphan
children He prayed that they might grow IN virtue
aud become solacc and comfort TO their mother He
asked that the people who had sat under the minlsta
lions Of the deceased would take cognizance Of all that
pure and noble in him.
j After the prayer DR.. Nye proceeded TO deliver the
funeral address. He commenced by calling atten-
Lion TO the lesson which death at all times incul-
Gated, OF the necessity of doing the life work which
suddenly upon US II to awaken within US
Toaization OF the iraty OF man and Of our depend
rncc upon our God in whom live and have our
being. The deceased was
REMARKABLY GIFTED MAN,
and the speaker had consented 10 speak on this
reluctance grew out Of the fact that his acquaint-
nnce with pr. Porteous was so slight that he
seemed unable 10 utter lifting words there. He came
forward however, with willing heart, because IL
was the duty Of tho Christian minister TO respond
10 every call where his fellow creature Is sck and
MISS De Cavanagh, nj the conclusion Of the Sermon
fang with much feeling one Of Bernards selections,
Green Hills, Far Away Benedction was pronounced
by Rev. Mr.. Miller. AZ the conclusion Of the services
Tie I'D Of the coffin above the face raised and the
congregation passed around the remains Of their late
pastor There were many moist eyes In the assembage
Ihe colin was then borne TO the hcarse, and the latter
followed ~ i've carriages, moved OF TO Cypress Hills
cemetery where the body viii remain until next
spring, When y y proposed 10 Take u TO ENGLAND