The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-08-03


coin. >. WARREN BELL.
General Pickett's Funeral.
From the Norfolk Landmark, lst.l
Yesterday was day long to be rcmem.
bercd as of historic and mournfnl interest in
the annals Of Norfolk, for it saw the remains
of the gallant Pickett, Of undying fame, con-
signed TO the tender shades Of Cedar Grove
cemetery. The announcement given to the
public was necessarily brief and inadequate,
but Notwithstanding this the sad occasion
WAS honored in becoming manner. The
flag of the City Hall was hoisted at halt-mast,
and the colors Of the shipping In the harbor,
in honor of the dead soldier. At O'Clock q
number of distinguished gentlemen had as
Sembed at st. Vincent de Paul. General
Heth. one OF the gallant commanders of the
Army OF Northern Virginia, Who bad ar
rived on the previous night; General Ma
hore, whose name is historic wherever skill
and valor are known: Colonel James L. Ger
ley. and Colonel Waller II. Taylor, both Of
General Lees staff; Captains Kennedy, Spots
wood, and Pegram; the Hon. John B.
Whitehead and the Hon. John Goode,
together With many other well known
citizens. Shortly after o'clock u de-.
tacbment of police, twenty batons strong,
under command of Captain Benson,
arrived. This arrival was soon followed
by the paid Fire Department, under Chief
Engineer Kevlll. During the time that
elapsed before the appearance Of the troops
the beautiful grounds Of the hospital, rich
IN stately trees and towering shrubs, were
thronged by an unusual corcourse Of hushed
and reverend visitors, all OF whom showed
by their faces unaffected sorrow at the sad
event which had brought them together. In
the mean time the military formed on Mar
ket square. aud, headed by the New Hamp-
shire band, marched to the hospital, where
the line was formed and the imposing cor
tege proceeded to Christ church, where the
sir Knights Of Grice Comnandery, No. 1G,
were formed in open order at the entrance.
The coffin was borne up the broad, central
aisle and placed within the chancel 10 the
solemn music Of 4 fuReral dirge. The mill
tary and members of Grce Commandery,
No. 16, took prominent seats in the body Of
the church, aad the balance Of the spacious
cditice was filled with the relatives and
friends of the deceased. The Rev. Dr.. Bar
ten, assisted by the Rev. Mr.. Hubert, con-
Quoted the solemn Episcopal funeral service,
during which the choir sang with fine effect
the beautiful hymn
"S Nearer, n my IG God !, TO TLee'
At the close of this service DR.. Barten re-
ierred briefly but eloquently to the life and
character OF the lamented dead. He said be
would leave the coveted task Of recouutng
his glorious deeds Of valor TO a far ADLER pen,
while to him fell the mournful duty of
sparkling Of his death. HIS earthly course is
finished bis earthly life is over. He has en-.
tered npon higher. nobler, and aa eternal
existence. The brightest names upon the
annals of the worlds history are now num-
oered with the dead. The human frame
may be strong, the heart valiant, and the as
pirationS glorious; but all Of these must
>ucunb when life is demanded by the
fell destroyer Death. In the great history
Of the recent past, yet unwritten, the
name and gallant deeds Of General Pick.
EFT will occupy some Of the brightest
pages. His heroic struggles, stern adherence
10 duty, and the firm determination with
which he pursued line of action he deemed
right, have become immortal, and they are the
Secret OF his brilliant career. None of US
may be permitted 10 gain so great renown
nor TO make our names historic by reason of
worldly achievements, but We may all strug-
gle nObly for the cause of Christ. We may
all fight valianty against the sins and allure
ments of this world under the Captain Of
our Salvation, and get our names inscribed
IN the Lambs Book of Life and become heirs
of a glorious inheritance, which fadeth not
away.
just before the reverend gentleman ceased
| speaking the evening sun painted with new
glory the cross in the illuminated window
behind the altar. Its sudden breaking
ba RI CO
| The sky we deemed typical of that glorious
resurrection which awaits the fallen hero.
The Rev. Mr.. Hubert made the closing
prayer after which, the Sir knights of Grice
Commandery advanced, and plumed cha
psau was placed on the coffin, which was
covered with flowers. and over all the gilt
| tering swords were formed into an arch OF
| steel. Eminent Commander Sir Knight
John L. Roper then read 10 voice tull oil
deep feeling the grand and impressive fune.
raj service Of this knightly brotherhood,
which closed with feryent prayer, the Sir
knig bts in the mean time kueelng in circle
around the honored remains.
Again the sacred editce was filled with the
solemn melody OF funeral dirge, and the
coffin was reveren'ly borne to the hear.e,
and the imposing Cortege formed as follows
| oNHSioi v . H. OAonSl. SuIct sudls
| =. CHIEF Of Police Benson, with deiach.
ment of the police force, composed of Officers
Wright, Crook, Dalton, Scultatus, Movie,
Frost. j. R. Pettis, Graham, and Turner.
8. New Hampshire Band.
4. Norfolk City Guard, First Lieutenant
Robert Freeman commanding.
8. Norfolk Light Artillery Blues, First
Lieutenant X. Frank Vaughan commanding.
6. Members Norfolk Fire Department,
under command of Chief Engineer Captain
Thomas keVilI.
Z. Rev. DR.. Barten's carriage. l..
8. Grice Commardery, No. 1G, h. T., John
l.. Roper eminent commander. .-
8. Hearse. + ..H 5 .a
10. ail,bearers-General William Malone,
General r. L. Page. General II. Heth, Colo.
mel Walter Il. Tayior, Colonel James l.. Cor
ley, Colonel e. L. Winder, Mejor James L.
Barry, Captain w. E. Taylor, Captain James
Barron Hope, Captain Robert Pegram, Cap.
s.. IL ~