New-York tribune., 1878-12-23
THE LATE BAYARD TAYLOR.
LAST HONORs AT BERLIN.
SOLEMN FUNERAL sERvICE-RoYALTY, DIPI

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LAST HONORS AT BERLIN.
A SOLEMN FUNERAL sERvICE-RoYALTY, DIPLOMA
CY AND LITERATURE REPREsENTED-A GRACE
FCL TRIBUTE FROM THE AMERICAN RESIDENTS.
In Berlin yesterday, the funeral service OF
the late Bayard Taylor was celebrated with
becoming solemnity. The Emperor, the Crown
Prince and the Foreign Office were represented.
The diplomatic corps and several dis
tinguished authors were present Herr Auer-
bach spoke feelingly in the name
of the German writers. The funeral process
sion was impressive. The American residents
met after Divine service at the American
Chapel, and passed resolution expressive of
regret and coincidence. The remains have
been embaImed and will be sent to this
country. Ex-Governor Howard, Of Rhode
Island, contributes an interesting letter re-
garding Mr.. Taylor.
THE FUNERAL SERVICE.
MANY PERSONS OF DISTINCTION PREsENT-A GRACE
FIJI TRIBUTE IN THE NAME OF THE GERMAN
wBrrRS
BERLIN Dec %, 1878.
The funeral service of the late Bayard Taylor
took place at 2 o'clock this afternoon, at his late
residence. An ade-de-camp Count Lehndorf, repre-
sentcd the Emperor Major Won Pannwitz repre-
sented the Crown Prince and Counts Won Bulow
and Philipsborn the Foreign Office. All the AM
bassadors, including the Chinese and Japanese,
were present. The Austrian AmbassadOrshp being
vacant. Austria was represented by Prince Lichten-
stein, the military attache Among others present
were the statesman Delbrueck, Professors Gneist
and Won Bunsen the authors Auerbach. Spiel
hagen. LiDdau and Rodenberg, and numbers of the
higher officials. artists and scientists.
Herr Auerbach, speaking in tho name of the Ger
man writer's lamented the decease Of one who was
equally applauded in the Old and New Worldsj who.
born in the country of Franklin, had died in that of
Goethe, but not on foreign soil, for Germany was
his second Fatherland. And, moreover, by making
Goethe's masterpiece accessible to the American
Nation, he has formed fresh link between Germany
and America.
The funeral procession was followed by two six
horse carriages belonging to the Emperor and En-
press the carriage of the Crown Prince and num-
Der Of private carriages and many mourners. dense
crowd Of people lined both sides OF the streets
through which the procession passed. The body
was deposited in Jesusaem Church, where 1t will
remain some months before being taken to America.
The Rev. Dr. Thompson preached the funeral ser
MEETING OF AMERICAN RESIDENTS
After Divine service to-day, at the American
Chapel the Am rican residents organized meeting
TO pay respect to the memory of the late Bayard
Taylor Consul-General Kreisman, Secretaries Col.
man and Evarts, of the American Legation, spoke
in euogy Of Mr. Taylor. referring also TO his official
career, and last moments The following resolution
was then adopted:
We Americans residing IN Berlin. deeply deplore the
death OF Bayard Taylor Minister at this court the
traveller, orator and author whose deed,
famous wherever the English language and literature
arc known whose character and repue his country
sh hsh Station Re lately led all eoced most Of all
who promised ouIselyes, from his presence among us
ment and profit in this foreign land We feel with al
who home and aSrSaa % his & aST to %SoR We
the o4pres-nn OF onr respeetfnl heartfelt sympa
| The meeting decided to send copies of tho reso
ution to the State Department, at Washington
| 10 the American Legation and Consul-General 81
| Berlin, and to the widow Of Mr.. Taylor.
| THE LAST HOURS OF BAYARD TAYLOR.
| Dr. Lowe Kalbe. the physician and an old friend o.
the late Bayard Taylor says about thalfpast O'Clock
IN the afternoon on Thursday, Sr. Taylor. who wa;
compelled TO pass the previous day and night in m
armchair, asked TO be permitted to sleep in an out
stretched position. After about two hours he
awoke, but only lived a short time, ana very soor
| closed his eyes forever.
Berlin telegram published in The Herald
YESTERDAY said The sudden death Of Mr.. Bayard Tay
lor ia still subject uppermos In conversation at this
capital II transpires that Mr. Taylor had suffered
for a LONG lime from kidney complaint He attached no
inheritance To the malady which his scans unfOrtu
nately always mistook for symptoms of dropsy These
symptoms Increasing, he was twice tapped He conf
IDENTIFY believed In his recovery TO the last and was In no
wise alarmed At condition. on Thursday morning.
after being dressed, he conferred officially with
hi, secretaries. Feeling weak toward noon. he
he'd Ifla mind began wandering,
and he calmly expired ut four In the after
noon. Telegrupbc messages continue 70 arrive
fom allauarteTs. Secretary Eyart sympatheuc mes
sag probably delayed ins transmission, came early
mi. morning. The Emperor William intends Visiting
,ho u,idw before the funeral Tue body has been en-
banned Despite his intimacy with distinguished people
I'm Government aud literary circles Mr. taylor never
.hrank from uphold NJ tho rights Of American residents
I'm GERMANY 1t T. curious coincidence tnnt the nrst
printed copies OF Mr.. Tuylors last pOem Prince Deu-
knIionI reached him on the morning Of his death"
THE MISSION TO BERLIN.