The Portland daily press., 1877-01-08
NEW YORK.
Funeral of Commodore Vanderbilt.

EuneFai OF commodore Vanderbilt.
New YORK, Jan. THE funeral of Commo-
dore Vanderbilt took place from his late resi-
dence here today. The weather was extremely
inclement, notwithstanding which a large
number OF persons called at the house prior to
the removed OF the remains to the church of
the Strangers, where the funeral services were
held. The remains, which were encased in
metallic casket, were laid in the large hall and
viewed by friends and visitors and a deputation
OF 25O attaches of the New York Central &
Hudson River Railroad. The floral offerings
were of the most simple character and every at
tempt at display was studiOusly avoided. A
large crowd witnessed the removal of the re-
mains from the house to the church of Strang-
ers, which were carried by six men, during
which 100 men from the Mercer police station
kept the place clear. During the morning a
large number of prominent men and railroad
officials called.
The procession from the house to the church
was on foot and headed by Rev. Drs. Deems
and Hatton, Drs. Lineley and Elliot, together
with Drs. Flint and Van Buren, and Messrs
Wardwell and NOurse. The casket was fol-
lowed by w. II. Vanderbilt and Mrs. G. Van.
derbilt Mr. j. G. Vanderbilt and Mrs. W. e..
Vanderbilt, Mr. and Mrs. j. M. Cross and A
large humber of the relatives of the deceased.
The church OF the Strangers was heavily drap-
ed with black CLOTH The admission was by
ticket, and every seat was occupied the pews
in the centre being reserved for the family and
near friends. The casket was borne by twelve
men, preceded by Rev. DR. Deems recting the
Episcopal burial service. 1t was placed on the
cataaque outside the chancel, the only flowers
on 1t being one small bOquet of tube roses The
Commodore's pew was draped in mourning
and remained unoccupied. The organ played
a dlrge as the procession moved up the aisle.
After service was read the hymns "Sweet hour
OF prayer" and There is rest for the weary
were sung by the Choir These were two of
the Commodore's favorite hymns.
After the address of DR.. Deems the remains
were conveyed down Broadway to the White
nall ferry, followed by an immense throng of
friends and several hundred carriages An
immense crowd was collected around the
church when the funeral set out shortly after 2
O'Clock. There were over 100 carriages hired
Tor the friends and employees of the deceased in
addition to which numerous private carriages
ana sielghs joined the cortege as it moved slow
ly down Broadway to the Staten Island ferry.
AT o'clock the carriages we're landed at
Vanderbilt landing. The procession then re-
formed and set out for the old Morayian church
at the cemetery, which recently has beer en-
larged through the liberality of Vanderbilt
The church was unable to contain a 1.-THE of
those who came in carriages and crowds of
Staten islanders who had assembled there
There were no emblems of mourning in the
church; on the contrary it Still wore its Christ
mas oecoratlons The coffin having been borne
up the aisle prayer was delivered BY the pastor
Rev. W. ii. Stageler, after which DR.. Deems
read the conclusion of the Episcopal burial ser
vice. The coffin lid was then removed and all
permitted to take last, look at the face of the
dead commodore
The remains were then carried to the Wand
erbit vault adjoining. The coffin was encl osed
in strong oaken chest and lowered to the
place prepared for it, after which the carria ges
returned. The monument is about 30 feet high
OF granite and marble, with statue of Grief
biIt