The New York herald., 1875-12-02
AT REST.

THE VICE PRESIDENT-THE FAMILY CIRCLE
COMPLETE IN THE DELL PARK CEMETERY
NATIoK Mass Dec ], 1875.
bright, clear, cold morning ushered in the day
which Is to close the funeral rites Of the late Vice
President The cold was severe but did not deter the
citizens from carrying out to the full all me pre-
iimnasy arrangements that by the hour appointed
for the first service of the day nothing wanting 70
bring them to a successful conclusion Twelve o'clock
was the hour assigned for the funeral at the
house, ana by that hour the home Of the late Wee
President thronged with the relatives and inti-
mate friends of the deceased, many Of whom had ar
rived by the morning trains from distant localities
RESIDENCE
OF Mr.. Wilson is situated West Central street.
but lew rods from Main street II
is two story and a half frame dwelling,
and is painted in a light yellow shade.
narrow lawn separates the house from street. the
latter being bordered with OF shade trees The
house faces TO the east, and the narrow verandah,
skirting its front, is reached by driveway and walk
from the street. The door plate bears the simple in
scription, "Henry Wilson, The interior oft the house
is In keeping with its simple external appearance the
furniture and all its appointments being in strict
eordance with the simple and frugal modes of the
owners life.
THE CLOSED
At four o'clock yesterday afternoon the casket was
closed shutting out forever from public gaze the face
and form of Henry Wilson, and the remains then
conveyed to the house where resides the mother the
late wife Of the Vice President Tho oasket borne
TO the house by comrades of Wadsworh Post G. A. R.,
the United States marines holding their position as
national guard of honor. The Selectmen OF Natick the
Committee of Arrangements and Captain Brown and
Lieutenant srrott of the Fifth Maryland regiment
companied the remains, which placed the par.
lor, the casket case serving das A solitary
rine kept guard the last night, but
lieved every two hours
SERVICES HOUSE.
Promptly at the appointed hour the choir of Mr..
Wilson'S church sung appropriate hymn, which
followed by reading of the Scriptures by the Rev. Mr.
Pelonbet OF Natick, Mr.. Wilson'S pastor Prayer by
the Rev. Mr. Dowser, of Sherburne, and remarks by
the Rev. Mr.. Reynolds, OF Natick, nterspersed
with singing by the quartet, concluded the
ceremonies, which simple, and yet i'm
pressive throughout During the services
guard of honor selected from tho marines
and Grand Army of the Republic post were stationed at
the head and foot of the casket The elegant floral
decorations, which filled the room with sweet odors
relieved the sombre black of the draperes and gave
ditional effect TO the scene. Among
RELATIVES AND FRIENDS
present were Charles s. II. and George A Goliath,
brothers of Mr. Wilson, large number of cousins and
other relations; George w. Goliath, Postmaster of the
city Of Dover, n H; Dr. Phelps, of Boston; ex.Gov
eTnor CafiiD, H. +. Durant, of Wellesley, and r. NJ.
Crossman, of New York, besides q large number of
neighbors and townspeople.
CEREMONIES
At the conclusion of the private services the house
preparations were at once made for removing the
mans TO the Town Hail. where the public and final
ceremonies were TO take place. These were soon ac-
complshed and by the appointed hour the casket had
been placed upon the catafaquo and the mourners
assigned to seats reserved specially for them SPECIAL
Vpd hear
the Governor, portion of his sta several members OF
the Executive Council committee of the Boston city
government Hon. Marshall Wilder, Congressman
Henry Pierce and the officers OF the Fifth Maryland
regiment and of the Independent Corps of Cadets
the Boston Fusileers, who volunteered the
the day. A procession was formed and tho dis
t1ngushed guests were escorted to the hall,
great crowds filling every available position
from which to view its progress through tho
The mourners having been assigned seats at the right
Of the platform, the invited guests seated in the
front rows IN the body oil the hall; the pail bearers,
who were townspeople, TO the left; the Grand Army
post standing to tho extreme left, and the citizens
throngng into the remaining area and packing the GAL
eries- About 2 600 persons found adnitance TO the
edhce. while the seating capacity limited to 200
Since the preceding day the Town Hall had received
additional embellishments, among them dove
trlbuted by the ladies OF the village, which hung
beneath an elegant wreath OF flowers
pended from canopy and pendant directly
the casket Ono OF the shutters had been opened
slightly admitting single ray of light which rested
upon the casket producing halo In which the white
dove swung to and lro weird and striking
with the prevailing sombreness OF the heavy mourning
habiliments IN which the hall was clothed
SERVICES IN THE
Shortly before two O'Clock Rev Francis N. Peloubet
Mr.. Wilson'S pastor, opened the services by reading
the hymn "God is Our Strength" beginning with the
words, "Man in his weakness needs a stronger stay
than fellow men, the hottest and the best which
sung by the Alpine Quartet, Of Boston Following this
the Invocation made by Rev. A L. Reynolds, and
Scripture reading by Rev. j. S. Wheedon which the
response, "Abde With Me, was sung by the quartet
ADDRESS
was made by the Rev. Edward Dause of Sherburne
who mainly touched upon hsuntimate personal friend
snip with deceased ana the great Qualities oi the latter
as displayed in the midst Of the people, who had
known and were intimate with him nom youth The
address was short, but possessed the merit OF deep
sincerity, and warmth OF personal feeling quarette
then chanted poem written for the occasion An ad-
dress by Rev. NJ. Peioubet followed, consisting of
PERSONAL REMINIscENCEs
OF Mr. Wilson In his labors, both and out OF church,
and in various reforms lnaugurated for the moral
elevation ofhis friends and towns people. Mr. Peou-
bet as Mr.. Wilson's pastor had unusual opportunities
OF acquiring complete knowledge Of the Vice Presi-
dents inner life, and from its simplicity and earnest
ness in spiritual concerns the speaker drew lesson,
which he endeavored TO impress upon the younger
portion OF the audience. The address most In
teresting throughout The hymn
Nearer, my God, 20 Thee.
which especial favorite with Mr.. Wilson and in
singing which the entire audience joined was given
with sublime effect The benediction, by Rev. Mr..
Peoubet, closed the last rites the remains of tho
late Vice President The exercises occupied hour.
Considerable delay ensued before the procession
formed and the mourners and guests could be assigned
finally formed. was AS ioows:-
FIRST
Detachment OF Police.
Chief Marshal A. j Nichols
Adds
J. K Fech James H. Parker
Il. II. HAYES, ID. II. l. Gleason
Natick Cornet Band
Independent Fusileers OF Boston, Captain Snow
Grand Army, Post 63 of Natick
Grand Army, Post l42 of birmingham
PAIL BRARERs:-
Edward Walcott John O Wilson,
J. b. Mann, Edwin Q. Morse,
Willard A Wright Richard Hayes
Hon John W. Bacon, Elijah Perry.
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Detachment OF Police
Officers Of the Fifth Maryland Regiment
Carriages containing Mourners
Officiating Clergymen-
His Excellency Governor CASTOR and staff
Boston City Government