National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-20
CORONATION CEREMONIES.
OBsEQUIEs.
The Late Commander George Upham Morris,
United States Navy.

The Late Commander George Upham Morris,
United States Navy.
The funeral of George Uphsm Morris, late
commander OF the United States navy, which was
solemnized yesterday afternoon in Georgetown,
was one Of the largest and most impressive that
has taken place in that city for several years 1t
was attended by some Of the oldest and most re-
spested citizens Of Georgetown and the bosom
friends Of the deceased, including those in the
service Of the army and navy and in civil life
Among them were Admiral Radford, (whom
Lieutenant Morris represented as commander Of
the sloop-of.war Cumberland in the daring ex-
plot and engagement with the ram Merrimac,)
Captain Patterson, General Ramsey, Judge Key,
Admiral GoldsborGugh, James Msrbury, Of the
Washington bar, and others. Many old persons,
who are but seldom seen out or doors, walked to
Oak Hill cemetery, the place of burial, to pay
their last respects to the worthy dead.
EsrIy in the afternoon the most intimate friends
gathered at the residence Of Colonel franklin
Steele, the father-in-law Of Lieutenant Morris,
and where the deceased spent his last days. Here
the corpse was handsomely laid out in the full
uniform OF a commander, and the noble features
presented q llfe-like appearance which caused
much remark from those who viewed II. The
floral offerings Of friends Of the family were as
a. d private conservstories were brought the
choicest, most delicate and appropriate that
bloom. There were rose-buds, hellotropes, Japa-
nese lilies and mignonettes. These were worked
into various designs. There were two stars, two
crosses, an anchor, the present of the deceased's
aged mother, who ts in her eighty-fourth year;
two wresths and floral rope. These, with the
American flag, were streUn and entwined about
the burial case until II was almost lost in tributes
of affection and esteem. On entering the parlors
the war relics Of the deceased could be seen in
various parts Of the rooms. On the piano lay the
sword presented at Union League hall soon after
Merrimac. 1t was the tribute Of prominent citi-
zens Of Philadelphia, such as Mr.. George Boxer,
now Minister TO Spain, and Mr.. Horace BInney,
receQtlV nrecec6l the Qeeaa n
this life.
The following is the inscription on the sword:
"Presented TO George NJ. Morris, recently con-
mspding sloop-of-war Cumberland, by the cltiz Ems
OF Philadelphia, in testimony Of their high ap-
probation Of his loyal and gallant conduct In the
sth Of June, 1852"
At about O'Clock the carriages and bearse
drew up before the door. The BODY was borne out
on the shoulders OF eight seamen, one Of them Of
the Cumberland.
The nrst carriage in the train contained Mrs
Morris, accompanied by her father; Mrs Steele
ton. In the second carriage were Mrs. Addison
and Mrs. Coolidge and the two Misses Steele.
of the hearse, and the psil-bearers marched near
BY These were made up from the army and navy,
as follows: General Blake, Captain Nicholson,
Conrad, u. S. A; Commander Reamy, Major
TRining and Lieutenant Watson.
The procession formed, 1t proceeded to ST. jhn's
church, where large concourse Of people was
met. The complete forms Of q military funeral
were not carried out, the wishes and request Of
the widow Of the deceased being kindly regarded,
and many features which were proposed IN honor
to Lieutenant Morris, and to which he was enti-
tied, were dropped out Of the proceedings, and
other marks Of respect introduced. The firing
over the grave was dispensed with. The drums
OF the Marine band were draped in mourning and
mufled, adding further TO the solemnity Of the
occasion. The troops participating were the ma
rfne Guards, seyenty-four Of whom, under the
command OF Captain Huntington, were mustered
and marched TO st: Johns church.
Shertly after the bell tolled, and Rev. A. B.
Atkins, rector OF st. Johns church, passed down
the aisle, and met the funeral cortege at the
door, at the bead Of which, and while proceeding
up TO the chancel the reverend gentleman read
the burial service Of the Episcopal Church. After
which the choir sang favortte selection Of the
deceased, the hymn 392, "Just as am, without
one plea" SC, which was impressively rendered.
This was followed by prayer, when the order Of
he procession was formed, and the march TO Oak
Hill cemetery commenced. This was rather o.
physical strain upon the pedestrians on account
Of the muddy condition In which the floods left
fatigusd, and dropped from the ranks unable to
help himself.
Arriving at the grounds the huge east gates
were swung on their hinges; the Marines marched
IN and formed single line on the south side
facing the grave. The pedestrians who followed
til the place was black with people, and pre-
Eented more the appearance OF q beautiful park
on a gala day than q funeral occasion. The
Marines came TO present arms and the mourn
ers, headed by the Rev. Mr.. Atkins, passed 10
front Of them 70 the grave, where prayer was de-
lIvered and the usual forms Of the Episcopal
Church gone through.
After the ceremonies the attendants repaired
to their coaches and the troops marched back TO
the navy yard,