New-York tribune., 1875-11-27

resurrection and the glorious immortality OF the
blessed. He invoked the Divine blessing upon our
rulers and all others In authority over US. He be-
sought our Heavenly Father to remember this
nation, whose heart is touched with grief and
whose banners droop in sadness. In conclusion, he
asked the Divine blessing upon those who would
20 to bear the sacred ashes Of the dead to their last
repose.
Dr. Sunderland then pronounced the benediction.
Mr. Ferry directed the to announce
the order of procession. This was done by Deputy
Sergeant alarms Christie and the occupants of the
Chamber filed out rs they were successvely desg-
mated. The casket was closed in the meantime, and
most of the flowers which had adorned it were dis
trbued among the personal friends Of the deceased
The cOrtege left the Senate wing by The main en-
trance, and the procession was formed according to
the order heretofore telegraphed The military es-
cort under the command Of Brevet MajOr-Gen. w.
H. Emory consisted of the full battalion of United
States Marines stationed in this city, headed
by the Marine Band, the 1st Regiment OF the
District Militia, under the commend of Col
Robert J. Fleming, and the 1st battalion OF colored
troops under the command of Major Charles b.
Fisher The staff officers Of the District military
and Col Pointers and three other officers of the 9Th
Maryland Regiment, also formed part of the mill
tary escort. The funeral was elaborately
trimmed with black CLOTH and surmounted by five
heavy plumes of the same color. IL was drawn by
six white horses caparisoned in black, each one led
by groom In mourning. Surrounding this car was
a guard Of honor consisting of three non-comnls-
stoned officers and ten privates, under the command
of George b. Haycock. Twelve soldiers from the
Signal Service Corps detailed as body bearers.
followed after the carriages, on foot tho mem
bers of the Grand Army of the Republic, the Massa
chusets State Republican Association, and the Ma
ryland Republican Association of this city, with a
considerable number of white and colored citizens
The route along Delaware-ave. to est. north,
on est to Indana-ave, Indiana-ave to DIST north,
on DIST. to Pennsylvanla-ave., Pennsylyann-aVe 10
Sixth-st. west TO the Baltimore and Potomac Depot.
The sidewalks were throngcd with spectators who
stood patiently in the cold drizzling rain awaiting
the passage of the procession. During its passage
guns were fired by battery of United States artl-
lery stationed in AnnOry- and the bells OF
churches and engnc-houses were toed. The chimes
of the Metropolitan Church also rang ont funeral
tunes.
At the depot a special train was in waiting, con-
sisting of "a car arranged for transportation OF the
casket and the bodyguard Col Scotts private car
for the Massachusetts, Committee, and Pullman
car for Others accompanying the remains. All these
were appropriately draped in mourning When the
procession reached the station the President and
ments. Supreme Court, and Massachusetts, Commit
tee followed the castet to the car, the guard OF
honor presenting arms az the remains and the Pres
dent and Cabinet passed The casket having been
placed on the PLATFORM Senator Thurman Chairman
of the Committee Of Arrangements, addressing tbe
Massachusetts, Committee, said:
GENTLEMEN OF MASSACHUSETTS,: The funeral ceremo-
mics at the National Capitol over the remains OF he ae
Vice Pres dent here concluded and We now denver
them O to convey them to the state OF winch no was
eEcn and by Which ne was so Rs nch peroce e OF
your nournul duties you viii carry with yon the sym,
marks of respect for the illustrOus dead
Col. Wy1nan, in reply, said that they accepted the
precious trust confded to them, and would convey
the remains to Massachusetts, where they will re-
ceiye all the honor that love and affection can be-
stow He added an expression of his thanks for the
admirable arrangements which had been perfected,
and for the courtcsies extended to himself and ins
cole agues.
DR.. Rankin then pronounced benediction The
body was ;hen placed in the ear, and tine following
gentlemen who will accompany it 10 Massachusetts,,
took places in the train Col. Edward Wyman, Aid
TO Gov CASTOR; Col. Geo. II. Campbell, Private
Secretary of the Governor the Hon. Seth Turner,
the Hon. T.. III. Dunn, members of the Executive
Council of Massachusetts,; Senator Boutwell, of
Massachusetts Capt. Haycock and the Gnard Of
Honor from the Marine Corps; Deputy Serseant-at-
Arms James /. Christie; tho delegation OF officers
from the Maryland Regiment A. g. Hills of The
Boston Journal and Frederick Douglass, James
Wormley, and Robert Pnrvis, who, as personal
friends of MI Wilson, especially invited by the
MassaC husetts Committee 10 accompany them to
Boston, Tile train left Washington at 1887 =. III.
for Baltimore.
Among tho floral offerings on the casket in the
Senate Chamber was a large monument, bearing the
following inscription
Floral offering from South by the Rev David Wills,
for the funeral OF the lamened sdent, the stu
dent statosnan pbilanthropst, and Christian, whose
name will ever live in the annals Of bis admiFinS com
aud whose VIII be TeWardeCby the wise
and good, without respect 10 section or party.
large cross from Mrs. Grant also rested upon the
casket. The embems of mourning in the Senate
Chamber were noticeable for good taste and refine
ment. Instead of the usual black cambric, the walls
were draped with Australian Grape whose effect was
impressive.
The galleries were filed TO their utmost capacity
but in instance was the decorum appropriate to
the ceremonies marred. During DR.. Snnderlands
prayer, which was Of considerable length. the entire
audience remained standing, and all seemed to be
deeply impressed.
The RECEPTION IN BALTIMORE.
A MEAGEI ESCORT FROM wAsHINGrON-MR WILSON
not HoNORED AS WOULD HAVE BEEN 1HB
HUMBIEsT ooNGREssMAN-AN IMPRESSIVE sPEC-
TACLE IN BALTIMORE.
IBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
BALTIMORE, Nov. 26.-At the depot of the Balt-
more and Potomac Railroad in Washington, the
arrangements were not satisfactory and precise as
could be wished The President and Cabinet, the
Supreme Court, Senator's, members, army and navy
,tet in stran