New-York tribune., 1875-11-30

BosToN, Nov. 29.-After the heavy storm of
last night, the day opened fair fact that proved
pleasing disappointment to those who had presaged 'he
At IL o'clock the streets In the vicinity OF the
State House alive with moving throng. Inc rev
who tickets OF admission Urged their way into
the building with difficulty through the surging throng
upon the outside while from part OF the city peo
pie moving toward Beaconst and the line o mareh
be taken by the procession. The Hall OF Representa-
ves In which the funeral services were held had been
arranged to seat Its utmost capacity and even then only
about $50 people could be accommodated so that few.
any besides the regularly invited guests could be ad
mitted. At O'Clock crowds tbronRng silently up
the long steps from Beacon-st entrance through Doic
Hall in single file, viewing with momehtary
glance the countenance OF the dead, and thence
quietly emerging by Mount Vernon passage
AT the corners OF the catafse stationed four sol
diers from Independent Corps of Cadets who, with
the United states marines, who have been duty since
the body was first deposited in Doric Hall, stood i'm
movable with unchangng countenances throughout the
entire ceremony Of state Shortly after III the doors were
closed and preparations began for transferring the Dody
to the Hall OF Representatives. These were soon com
pleed and at 1870 guard OF honor was formed and
the casket carried to final position in the state House
The guard consisted OF cades marching with reversed
muskets preceding the casket, which was borne on te
shoulders of eight stalwaTt policemen; umted states
marines with reversed muskes detailed officers OF the
cadets Capt Haycock United states Marines and ON
GERS OF the 9Th Maryland Regiment
The catafaque, upon which the casket was placed was
raised slightly above the level Of the seat directly In 'front.'
Of the Sneakers desk The desks Of the Speakers clerk
and the Engrossment Committee draped with black
and directly upon the front Of the former was dspVen
floral shield the stripes being formed alternately oi ret
and white pnks and the union OF ubeoses ana 'ioets'
This was off by wreatls and fcstOOns OF ever
green's Large bouquets of fragrant howes surmounted
the several desks of the clerks and Committees, while
two magniac. nj floral emblcms displayed on either
side One consists Of shaft composed OF roses, nes'
tube-roses, etc. the whole being five feet III hght,
suruounted with a vase of elegant flowers arranged
IN artistic designs. On the opposite side magnlhceht
cross stood feet in hight composed OF tubeoses
white camcas white pints and highly scented flowers,
the base which consisted Of beautiful arrangement
Of ferns and exotic plants Directly over the Speakers
desk pendant the ceiling, were estoons Of snlaX
extending the sides Of the galleries. and from the cen
ter of the dome smaI festoons extended 10 the corners
Of the hall Around tie pillars in the galleries were also
enwined smaY and from the chandeliers at the Dase OF
the galleries hung baskets OF rare flowers In the inches
t the sides reporters gallery large emb!ens were
placed exqustely wrought from dark ivy and flowers.
The entire floral decorations beautiful in the ex-
tremc.
At 10 minutes OF II, Senator Boutwell,, Frederick
Douglass Carl schurz, Gen Banks, Goyernoreiect Rice,
and other guests assigned seats at the right Of the
catafaGuc Five minutes later tile Governor the Con-
Common Council OF the City OF Boston were given
seats directly in front OF the coffin. Directly after,
Governors of other states. members and eXfn"nbers OF
Congress Judges OF the Federal and State courts the
Mayor of Boston, officers oi the army and navy, United
States officers and civil officers Of the Government Gus
toms officials PosOice officials, members Of the Senate
and the state Legislature and Others were assigned posi-
tons In the main bod, ~ the NALL The rcmaulng seats
were then quickly flied nom the msceaa, O thousands
who were anxOusly and eagerly seeking adu, ,tance At
1890 every available seat filled and every available
standing place Vas occupied.
At half past IL the dyines whose duty II was 70 con
duct the services entered the hall and took seals bchul
the Speakers desk. Immediately the subdued SOUND oI
whispering and confusion incident 10 the seating of
guests was hushed and deathke stiffness pervadcd the
hail few minutes later to tue accompaniment or
simple cabinet orEIn the anthem voluntary :" heard
voice crying unto me, Write. was sung by the choir con-
.,sting Of a mixed quartet OF two male and two female
voices and proved most fitting introduction 10 tile sol
emn aud most impressive services which followed The
Rev A. Miner d. d. then invoked the Divine blessing.
After the reading o some appropriate selections Of scrip
turcs by Rov WIN f. Warren, and responsive chant
by the Rev Phillips Brooks and the choir, the Rev. j. NJ
Manning d. d., at p. Ia began the delivery OF long
and exceedingly beautiful euogy of the hfe and charlie
ter Of Henry wilson During the delivery OF the address,
which was given in clear, distinct tones plainly heard IN
every part of the Hail, tho utmost quiet prevailed and
Il closest attention paid to the distinguished di-
vine At times the hush was almost oppressive in Its
socmnity. The address occupied 30 minutes IN delivery
At its conclusion the entire audience united with the
choir in SINGING the hymn four verses, "Ncarer my God
TO Thee" with great effect Prayer was then made by
the venerable Rev. H. H. Neal, ID. d. IN manner marked
by great simplicity and beauty and earnestnees OF
prcssion. The choir then sang the beaat fu hymn,
Unyeil thy bosom, faithful tomb" after which benc
dction by the Rev. Philips Brooks d. d. closed the
vices in the Han of Representatives.
The casket was borne by eight chosen policemen.
II was preceded by the pall-beacrs, who eXGov
ernors OF INSTRUMENTATION b. Washburn, Emory
wafhburn Gardner, Banks, Boutwell,, Bullock, and
Cafin-and GOverDorelect Rice the Hon Carl Schup,
Senator Kelly Of Oregon, and Frederick Douglass Some
delay was caused at the hall in making the final
arrangements for the procession. Al 2:lO p M, the
cashet preceded by the pabearers, and followed by
detachment OF marines ami nine officers OF the 9th
Maryland Regiment carried down the main steps
and placed on the funeral car which open cata
fal0ue heavily draped with black and white, entwined
with American flags. The ear was drawn by eight black
horses richly caparsoned with black and with heavy
black plmes. At 230 D. m the procession started on
ts way to Cottage Farm station, down Beaconst in the
order hitherto named. At least 10000 people crowded
around and about the state liouse aDd Beacon h1 a1
the procession moved or
The route Of the procession down BeacOnst. and
Brighon-ave. one uninterrupted contest with the
clements manifested in the raging gale of wind ai had
ureyaed morning. The cold was extremely Ditef,
causing much suffering among the troops Nearly 5000
soldiers were in the ne beside large number OF civil
iaus. About so carriages, conveying distinguished
guests brought up the rear. The division OF civilians,
owing to the cold, much smaller tnan had been an
ticipated the whole the escort OF militia was one
OF the finest ever in Boston. As the procession
moved down Beacon ST. the Lancers with their scarlet
uniform be at the right Of the ne near the
sluceway or mil-dam and from that point to Charesst
solid line OF cavalry and infantry kept perfect step 20
the dlrges Of the bands Thousands OF people
alled Beacon and the adjacent streets, and