Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-08-13

MIDDbEBoRo, Mass, July 25.-Minnie
Warren was buried this afternoon with her
baby in her arms. The funeral services were
to begin at o'clock, but long before that so
many persons came from Middleboro and ad.
joining towns that it was impossible to ac-
commodate more than small portion of them
in the house. Minnie and her husband,
Major Newell, better known as Gen. Grant,
Jr., have always made the old homestead
here their home when not travelling. 1t is
plain country farm house, about two miles
from Middleboro Centre, and has been made
comfortable for Minnie's parents by Minnies
money. Across the way Tom Thumbs
country seat, pretty Freuch-roo!ed cottage,
stands on smooth green lawn. Minnie
Warren has always been loved by the people
who knew her when she was little Huldah
Bump, her real name, and many of those
who to the funeral to-day have had
personal experiences Of her kindness since
she became famous and wealthy. Sweet
perfumed flowers, beautifully arranged as
harps aud wreaths, were brought by these
friends, and on a delicate pillow of roses aud
passion flowers Minnic's head lay in the cas-
ket.
AT o'clock the family assembled in the
parlur around the casket. This was of black
walnut covered win DIue SIX viewer, ana
was lined with white satin, 1t vas the cas-
ket of child of ten years, but as the friends
looked within they saw the little mother with
one arm embracing the girl babe, whose face
lay nestled clase TO the mothers bosom. The
mothers head was turned to the baby, and
the two seemed quietly sleeping. The baby's
face was a sweet one, little dimple roaming
in the chin that even death had not taken
away. No one looked upon the little mother
and her child without weeping. Gen. Tom
Thumb sat near tho head of the casket, and
by him sat his wife Lavinia Warren. On the
other side sat Major Newell, and he made no
effort to control his feelings. He wept Bit
terly as he has almost without cessation since
his wife's death. Besides these, Minnes
father and mother and her brothers and sis
tiers, ell large men aud women, were in tho
room. They remember Minnie as daughter
aud sister, who shared her wealth with them,
rather than famous little woman. Mrs.
! p. T. Bsrnum and Mr.. Blocker and his wife,
who have travelled with the Tom Thumb
party for fifteen years, were also among the
| chief mourners.
Soon after 2 o'clock, the house being un-
comfortably filled, and fully a thousand per-
sons on the lawn outside, chant was sung
by choir and the Rev. Mr.. Dyer made
short prayer. He then spoke of Minnie's
kindness and sweetness of disposition. Mrs.
Tom Thumb, as she heard her sisters ten
| deruess spoken of. tainted, and was carried
from the room. There was not dry eye in
! tho house. After another hymn had been
sung six young Indies, old friends and mates
of Minnie's, took their places pail bearers
and then the family looked for the last time
upon Miunie's face. Gen. Tom Thumb could
| not control his grief he turned from the
casket and passed through the parlor, looking,
| for few minutes at the faces of the mother
! and child. 1t was two hours before tho last
| friend had passed by and the casket closed.
| Borne by four young men the casket was
placed in the hearse and followed by many
carriages, taken to the village cemetery
Here, after the benedction, the casket was
lowered into the little grave. Many stood
near even after the clergyman had dismissed
| them.
The death of Minnie Warren will probably
! end the public appearance of the Tom Thumb
party. Minne's death was undoubtedly
caused by her maternal love. Had she list
ened to the physician sooner, her own life
might have been saved, although her child
would have been lost TO her. But she would
not, until it was too late. During her sick-
ness size seemed to think of nothing but the
baby that she soon hoped to fold to her bosom.
~ shall live" she said to her sister, Mrs.
Southworth and after her baby was born
she said with smile Il knew 1 should live;
take me and rock me-" The sister took
Minnie in her arms, as she would an infant,
and rocked her. "Don't cry" said Minnie,
Il shall live through it." Then, after lit
tie, she said, Rock me on the other side.
sister" Mrs. Southworth did so and Minnie
was quiet little while. At length she said
with a sigh, Il don't know whether l shall
get through, after all. Please put me on the
bed, feel very badly: I am afraid | can't
live through it" The sister put her ten
DERBY on the bed. In few minutes. with
out another word and with only gentle sigh,
Minnie died three hours after her baby was
born. The baby beautiful child. r">
bust, and weighed just one-seventh of Min
MES weight. six pounds.
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