The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-31

Dr. Andrew Hardee and the poem by G. U. Bragdon.
MISS Clara Barton, who was present, received
ton and made some rcmarka
KAroxAH. N Y, May 80 1877
the auspices OF McKee Post, No 49, Grand Army
we're held at Katonah Cemo.ery. on. soldiers
nremcn, citizens and children participating General
quen address In the Methodist Episcopal Church this
evening The attendance was the largest ever wit
messed here on Decoration Day.
BosroS, May 80, 1877.
Tho dne weather to-day induced an almost com.
pole suspension OF business, and IN all parts Of New
more general than usual. Around Boston the
cemeteries were hronged with the outpouring the
city and suburban population The posts OF the Grand
the floral decorations were unsurpassed in any former
years General Fitzpatrick delivered an Grafton before
the Grand Army posts at South Boston, and the Hon
George S. Boutwell, spoke at Barnstabe.
BALTIMORE, Md, May 80 1877
Tho decoration Of the graves OF Union soldiers was
appropriately observed here this afternoon, the Gus
tom House, Post once and other government build
ings closing at noon. At Loudcn Park Cemetery,
thousand persons present, and the ceremonies
wcrc Impressive aud affecting At other cemeteries,
TERED, like Interesting observances were had. The
day bright aud pleasant and the attendance at the
several cemeteries larger than for several years
FoRr MONROE. Va, May 80, 1877
Tho veterans from the National Military Asylum and
Caulloux Post No 7, &. A. r., Norfolk, visited
tie National Cemetery near Hampton to-day and
OF Washington delivered address. There were fully
1000 people present
The decoration OF the graves OF the Union soldiers
was generally observed to-day. General John W.
Finneil delivered an address at Cove Hill Cemetery
NASHVILLE Tenn, May 80, 1877
The decoration OF tho graves OF the federal dead
the National Cemetery was participated in to-day by
ABOUT four thousand persons OF all classes
and all shades OF political OPINION including soldiers
Of 1872 and Of tho Florida and Mexican
wars Quito number OF Confederate us well as ex.
federal soldiers present and entered into the
emones with good deal Of zest Tho graves
DECORATED with flowers and faga This ceremony hav.
Ing been finished some excellent music was rendered
by a volunteer choir. Then followed an address by
Hon. Henry Wattcrson OF Louisville. which was the
subject Of favorable comment from Of all antes
cedentS.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, May 80 1877.
The decoration services wero very extensive, and
largely attended by people from all parts OF the United
States. large number OF ex-Coniederate soldiers
aided, and speeches delivered by Hon. A. H.
Petbone, Postmaster General Key, Hon. G. G.
Hubbard and Hon. 9. NJ, Fox. All seemed TO join
o ha blue h
given subsequently to the postal commission by the
citizens and the same spirit prevailed in the responses
NEW ORLEANS. May 80, 1877.
Decoration Day was celebrated with the usual cerc-
monies salute fred and addresses delivered at
DETROIT Mich May 3d. 1871
Business was suspended and Decoration Day gener.
ST. LOUIS, May 80, 1877.
Decoration Day was more generally observed here
than for years. and larger number and better
class people participated tho than here
toiorc. The Merchants Exchange, courts and public
was, to a considerable degree suspended Tho
ceremonies took place at Jefferson Barracks twelve
5000 to 10000 people. Colonel James o. Broadhead
presided. aud addresses made by Colonel d. y.
Dyer Federal Colonel L. B. Valiant, Confederate
General J. S. Marmaduke, Confederate was Marshal
OF the day. Music furnished by the
Uratoio Society tho United States military band.
All the graves in tho cemetery, Federal, Confederate
and colored. alike strewn with flowers, no dis.
examination being made.
CINCINNATI May 80, 1877.
Decoration Day was observed by the usual exercises
at Spring Grove Cemetery; but with the exception OF
the closing Of govern Offices there
pension OF business. The day observed with APP.
proprate ceremonies at Cleveland, Toledo, Chicago.
Columbus indianapolis, ST. Louis, Milwaukee aud
smaller ctos throughout the West ard Northwest.