The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-08-08

| O'Clock his remains were escorted by
his own company, Hook aud Ladder
No. ! and Hook and Ladder No. =
Dallas Lodge 30. a /. o. o.
r., aud large number Of ladies and
gentlemen in carriages, preceded by
the Germania Band, Judge j. J, Good
acting as marshal, to ST. Matthew
Cathedral, where Il large number Of
his friends had already Assem- bled
The solemn and beautiful Episcopal
service for the burial Of the dead was
performed by Rev, 5. d. Davenport,
Dean Of the Cathedral.
The collin was proiusely decorated
with floral wreathes crosses and ilow.
ers, placed there by the ladies OF Dallas
friends Of the deceased
The following gentlemen acted as
pail bearers:
From the Railway Companies w.
f.. Atmore, Memphis and Little Rocl;
Railway w. c, Galloway, Ohio and
Mississippi Railway; II. p. Hughes,
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway
w. X. Wheelock, Houston and Texas
Central Railway.
From the Fire Departmental. II.
West, Zach rolliyer, a. >. Dodge and
Daniel Ripley. (rho two last named
gentlemen were selected because they
joined the same fire company the
same night
From the Old Fellows Barnett
Gibbs, Sewer Jett.
From the Friends Of the Deceased
Major James f. Barley, Richard
Morgan.
After the services at the Cathedral,
the procession wns again formed and
moved to the Masonic cemetery,where
in a secluded, beautiful spot under the
wide spreading branches OF the cedar
grove, the last sad rites OF sculpture
we've concluded by the Rev. Daven-
port, the Odd Fellows and Firemen,
forming circle around the grave. At
the conclusion OF the Episcopal service
part Of the Odd Fellows
ritual for the burial OF the dead
was read with great feeling and sol
emnlty by Col. Mellersh, followed by
prayer delivered by Rabbi Suhler, of
the Congregation Emanuel, himself
an Odd Fellow. The ceremonies hav-
ing been concluded, the large assembly
OF friends slowly dispersed, and the
hremen M d Odd Fellows marched
back to the city.
Mr.. Babcock had resided in Dallas
about five years. There was no young
man in this community more uuiver-
sally respected than he. He had en-
deared himself to n large circle of
friends by his many noble and gcner-
Gus qualities. He was noted for his
genial sunny nature, his warm kindly
heart, his delightful social qualities
and JOHhOmHlic Of manner "Charley'i
Babcock, as his friends called him, was,
In short, general favorite here with
all classes, He was always doing kind
things. He "did good by stealth and
blushed to find 1t fame"
No railway company was ever more
admirably and faithfully represented.
A strikingly handsome man he WAS as
modest and shy IA girl and had none
of the petty foibles of most men, and
there was nothing small about him.
During the war Mr.. Babcock served
with distinguished gallantry as pri-
vate in the Warsaw Greys, O'Kanes'
Missouri regiment, Weigthman's brig
adc, Rains division.
Among his staunchest friends in the
army was Major General Frank ARM
strong, General w. l.. CabelI and Ma.
JorJ II. Barkley. AS soldier he was
noted for his good temper, unseltsh,
disinterested disposition, and unosten-
taous courage.
But few weeks ago he stood before
the same altar where his
remains We're placed yesterday
AS one of a bridal party, the picture OF
health and strength, young and full of
life and hope, with troops of friends,
bright and honorable future, to-day he
sleeps in quiet graveyard in the soil
OF II State he loved, among people he
periled everything for four years, for
1t must ever be remembered by his
Southern friends, and their name is
legion, that Charles Babcock, although
a native of Utica, New York, where
his aged parents live, (he had long
lived in MissourD sided with the South
and gave her cause four of the best
years of his life.
A good citizen, brave soldier,
model son and friend aud true man
has gone from among US. His memory
will ever be kept green by oil who
knew him. 1t is rich in much that
ennobles man and may well be bea-
con to guide those who are left to
mourn his untimely end.
Meeting OF Citizens and Friends.
At u meeting of the citizens of Dali
las, friends of the late Mr.. Babcock, at
the office Of the Missouri, Kansas and
Texas railway, General W. Il. Cabell,
ex-Mayor, was called to the chair and
Eugene w. Baylor, of TIE HERALD, |
was appointed secretary.