The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-20
Especial correspondence OF THE GLoRE.l
LETTER FROM AsPINwALL.


tuneral honorB 10 inc Lato rear ADMIRAL
Napoleon Collins.
AsPINwALL, June 1, 1876.
Editor Rutldnd Globe The remains of
Rear Admiral Napoleon Collins, formerly
in command of the United States Pacific
squadron, arrived in Panama last Tuesday
from Peru, where be died about year
ago, en- route 10 the United States by the
Acapulco, which leaves to-day. The re-
mains have been lying in state there at the
railroad station, and been guarded by de-
tachment Of soldiers belonging to the gar
risOn OF Panama, who also accompanied the
remains to this place in n special car pro-
ylded by the superintendent of the Panama
railroad. 1t was intended by the authorities
at Panama to have had large procession
in that city as mark of respect and esteem
for the deceased, who was general favor
lite on the Pacific coast, and of whom 1t
was said ",hat he captivated the hearts of
al whom he came 10 know" The un-
wieldiness of the box in which the re-
mains were incased rendered this impos-
sible, and instead they were accompanied
TO Aspinwall by large number Of the
prominent dgnitaries of the state and city,
being the governor of the state, mayor of
the city, secretary of state and others
prominent in the military and judicial de-
partments OF The government.
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the deceased arrived here at eleven p.
m. Il consisted of the baggage car, in
which was the casket, guarded by eight
Columbian soldiers, two standing at each
corner with arm. reversed; two passenger
ears containing two oompaniea of soldiers,
and one car containing civilians. This city
displayeu cmhlems of mourning in every
conspicuous position; the flags on all the
consulates, the chipping, and from every
steamship agency being hung at half-mast
while from the station Of the Panama rail.
road two large United States flags at halt
mast were flying. At the station, drawn
up at parade rest, was a detachment Of
marines and sailors from the United States
steamer Nandalia, under command Of
Lieut.. Commander Il. T. Woodward, Uni
ted States navy. 40 soon as possible after
reaching here the box, which was covered
with the c0iOrs under which the deceased
had served so long, was removed to small
car, the military coming to present, anC
the bells on two engines being tolled.
Everything being in readiness the marcl
,r.c, tol,or ~, fC- fI,a Dooif, Mail dcnly m,
Columbian troops acting as escort, follow
ed by the officers, marines and sailors iron
the Nandalia. Arriving at the wharf tn
Escort opened ranks, the car containing tn
casket passed through, volley was fired
and the remains were handed over to tn,
officer commanding the United State
! forces, who conducted them safely to tn
good ship Acapulco, placing them in charg
of Com. A G.. Gray, commander of tn
ship.
The entire exercises we're conducte
with much solemnity, and too much cred
cannot be given TO the soldiers of this coun
| try who took such an active part IN the eS
ercises. The entire list of officers from tn
Napdalia were present in full uniform an
along with them were many from Panama
The different censuls at this place and al
most the entire foreign population.
. In closing this hurriedly written report
cannot do better than to quote the follow
4 ing from the Panama Star and Herald c
= the 3lst inst
3, Il is listle singular that the same shi
(the Acapulco) and the same captai
came that now bear his honored remain
o to bis home, to be finally laid at rest. II
. embarked on board the Acapulco, in Ne,
York, on August /, 1874, and reache
on the 9th. On the 18th he hoisted hi
/ nag on board the Richmond, and durin
8 his stay ia this port until November {
4 that year he sought out and won the afIec
tons OF every one with whom he coul
come in contact His heart was gush
5 ing with the mellowness of a benef
, cent nature, and the liberality of his sou
, was without limit and without restraint
His enlarged desires for the happiness O
every one prompted him to seek out snt
treat with mild and winning ways al
, whom 1t was possible for him to reach. NJ
visitor ever produced such feeling o
fondness in this community, and the deatl
OF no long known friend could have causet
SO great gloom in our midst as did tn,
news of his sudden and dcplored demise.
The death OF the admiral in Calloa sfe
a brief Illness Of three days has already
been chronicled in these columns. Hi
remains are now beng borne to repes,
in his native land, beneath the flag h,
loved so well and which he had so manfully
sustained. His remains go, but hs memo
ry viii ever cling to us as souvenir of {
greatness Of heart and goodness of pur
pose, over which, though in sadness ant
regret, we shall never cease delighting tc
dwell. D. a n