New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-04

dreenville, East Tennessee yesterday with Masonic
honors. According to his dying request the
National flag was wrapped around him, and
there was o copy Of the United States Con-
stitution in his clasped hands. lie was
buried on commanding knoll, chosen by himself,
which during the war used a cemetery for Con-
federate dead. The village of Greenve was heavily
draped in mourning. The attendance of gentlemen
in official stations and of the people and of Masonic
and military companies was large.
CEREMONIES AT THE FUNERAL.
lBY TELEGRAPH FROM STAFF CORRESPONDENT OF THE
TRIBUSE]
GREENvIILE, Tenn, Aug. 3.-There could be no
more interesting and impressive evidence of the
respect and affection of the people of Tennessee
toward Andrew johnson, than the great solemn
gathering of his fellow-ctizens to-day in the town
of his residence, which he chose long ago for his
place of burial and where his remains now in
TERED. Soon after sunrise this morning the tollng
Of all the church bells in Greenville aroused the
town to prepare for the last solemn rites. People
came docking in from every direction crowdingevery
available place in the street They came foot,
on horseback, and in every kind of vehicle, all
wearing some emblem of mourning. At o'clock
the Johnson Guards, volunteer company, of which
Andrew Jolnso , jr., is an officer, the company being
under command Of Capt. Mccoy and Lieuts. Coleman
and Brown, took up their line of march for the
depot. They there met a special train from Knox
yille bringing the Dickinson Light Guards, with the
Knights Tcmplars and other Masons of that
city and places on the line of the rail-
road between Knoxville and this city. These
organizations were escorted by the local militia to
the Courthouse, where the body of the exPresdent
lay in state. Among the distinguished visitors who
arrived on the morning trains were Gov Porter and
Controller Gaines from Nashville; Michael Burns,
one of Mr.. Johnsons warmcst friends and stanchest
supporters: ex-senator Fowler who sustained Mr..
Johnson in the impeachment trial; and John Z.
Burch, former Controller; several Congressman, and
others.
At II a. IN. the family and relations OF
Mr.. Johnson arrived at the Courthouse,
to take a last farewell of the remains. Their silent
grief touched the hearts of all who were present.
Meanwhile, near The Courthouse stood the hearse
drawn by four horses caparsoned with velvet heay-
ily embroidered with silver lace. The trappngs were
ornamcnted with emblems, and with the
high Masonic degrees which Mr.. Johnson had re-
ceived. The pail bearers who placed the casket
in the hease all citizens of this county, and
members of the Masonic fraternity. The casket
itself was Of elegant pattern and costly finish 1t
bore various Masonic devices. On silver plate was
the inscription ANDREW johnson, aged ~ years."
Surrounding this was a wreath of immortelles, the
tribute Of the daughter Of the deceased, Mrs. Pat
tcrsOn.
The funeral procession was formed in the follow
ing order:
Johnson Guards.
Greene County Council of Patrons OF Hnsoandry.-
Visiting Lodges Of Patrons Of Iusbandry.
Band.
Dickinson Guards of Knoxville.
Masonic Lodges. ,
Hcarse drawn by four horses each horse led by coored
Pail Bearers.
Knights TeMpldfs.
Distinguished Guests.
Carriages containing relatives OF the deceased
Citizens Of Grecnvillc.
Delegations from abroad.
The line thus formed was a mile and half in
length When all was ready the band played the
Dead March from Saul, and the procession slowly
took its course to the place of burial. Mr. johnson
long ago selected this spot for his last resting place
II il n commanding knoll, half mile from the
Court-hoIIS The view from il is so unoDstructed
that the eye may freely range for miles in every di
recion, and everywhere fall upon beautiful land-
scape On the same hight the Confederate soldiers
who fell in battle in and around Green
vile were buried for time, but the re-
mains of these have now been removed
TO the City Cemetery. Arriving ut the open grave
the head Of the procession halted and the military
companies formed Gordon around the mourning
family and the Masons to protect them from the
pressure of the eager throng The ritual OF the
Masonic fraternity for the burial Of the dead was
read by Eminent Sir Knight Nathaniel Woodruff OF
Knoxville aud Deputy Grand Master Conner strict
silence was preserved except by those called upon
10 make the prescribed responses This was the
only service at the grave. At its close sprgs OF
evergreen were showered upon the casket. Inc
grave was filed by the loving hands OF the Masonic
friends of the deceased and the great crowd then
slowly and silently dispersed
The visitors soon left he city by trains and other
couycyances and long before twilight fell, Green
Vile wore the air of Sabbath. Ii seems to have
been the desire Of the family of Mr. johnson, that
the obseouies should be conducted quietly as pos
sibe and their wishes were fulfilled TO the letter III
every respect Some Of the visitors expressed sur
nrise that there were no services by representative
of fine Church. But il was explained that Mr.. john
con was devoted Mason and believer in the Chris
tian religion The great truths OF the latter as TO
death. and resurrection through faith IN Jesus
Christ. are fully embraced in the burial service OF
the Order of Knights Tempars, and the reading Oh
this was deemed all that was necessary oreXPedieht
SCENES AND INCIDENTS.
Since Sunday morning the remains of the eX-Presl-
dent had been living in state at the late residence OF
Mr. Johnson in Greenville, where they were brought
undor the escort of the Masonic Order. AS long as
nossible visitors were freely admitted. Inc casket
containing the remains lay in a small paror which
was tastefully but very plainly furnished. On the
walls were arranged liie-ikc portrait OF the de-
ceased painted several years ago, photographs
representing him at various periods OF ms
life. small medallion, and prohle