New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-15


trees There Is much hrubbery too for the lot Is large
Near the western side rises the Bryant monumental
tall unpublished gray granite obeisk 1t bears only one
inscription, follows:
Fan3 my. F asTc1d1 v 9Tyan''
Of William Cullen BRYANT
exemplary j every relation Of lhe
anectonate, sympathetic, aihesI ,%,,o.
Died July y, 1868.
Two children Of Parke Goodwin also lie buried within
the inclosure Mr. Bryanrs grave had been prepared
lust south Of but close his wc's grave. The mound
that marks Mrs Byants resting place had been covered
with fresh flowers by OF the people IN tie village
few Of whom in the cemetery at an early hour.
Tho train arrived at bal.-pa5t o'clock not
stopping at the villages, but at tho crossing
by the corner OF the graveyard. Several car
riages were in waiting, Tor the entrance TO the
grounds IS not close at hand The coffin already Enclosed
in pine box was placed 10 the hearse. Most OF the
friends preferred 70 walk than 10 nde 20 the
grave First the members Of the family and then
the other friends, without any formal order
Tn this way the procession approached the grave.
slight breeze ruscd leaves overhead soening the
effect OF the rays OF the SUI. which was stu high Nhie
tho attendants placing the coffin beside the open
grave the friends gathered near It's head, under the
shadow OF the granite monument and cluster Of young
trees For few moments there was pause Presently
Dr. Bellows standing at the head Of the grave. spoke
Mr. Bryants life let us our hearts. not our
heads 10 the sunsh ne We left the city behind us
now, Whcie have done all that was possible 10 no.
10 show our reverence and respect but here let Us pause
and think that his dust might rejoice to find Itself
I'm the country amid trees birds and flowers While We
breathe this pure air may not have iorctasie
OF the happiness he enjoys in tho immortal
ncldsi But 1 viii not speak 70 you out Of my
own mouth. have sOmthng better-Bryhnts own
words-his own preparation for THIS hour nay
this very moment. Seldom has IL happened TO any man
TO rehearso beforehand the thoughts and words appro
pirate TO DO uttered bis grave. shall read 70
you these prepared by loving hands OF one "ho
shared Bryant's cradle-his brother"
The extracts we're from tho Thanaopsis" beginning
with the familiar verses
SO live that when thy summons comes tojoin'
and from poems entitled, ITO q Wator-ioWl' - Hymn
20 Death" "Tho Battlefield" Waiting 10y the Gate
sapzas prefaced TO Thanatopsis when fret published,
.,The Journey Of Life" Poem addressed to Mrs.
Bryant IN her Last Illness" THE Life mat is" ocio-
ber 1866" November 3, 1861" and The Two Travel
lers."
The conclusion Of the address charge 10 The VII
layers present 10 cherish the precious heritage OF
dustD and tho assurance that In the fu-
ture tho beat fame Of Roslyn would be that
IL is ryants restingpace The sorptura quotations OF
the Episcopal burial service were read brief prayer
was made. and the colin was lowered into It's place.
Then a number OF little children, belonging TO the
sunday schools OF tho village, stepped forward ana
walking around the grave threw flowers into 1t until
the box inclosng the coffin nearly covered Several
branches OF the century plant sent By the Century Club
were Land with the flowers
The ceremony was finished The friends stood a few
moments looking into the grave and then In detached
groups wandered slowly toward the entrance OF the
cemetery The grief Of the relatives ana friends was at
all times quiet
Thehtle village Of Roslyn on the north shore of Long
tlea Ne Is
Mace living In valley that opens upon small inlet Of
the Sound IL 10 surrounded by hills well covered with
Inviting woods, whose masses OF heavy To-
llage contrast pleasantly with Ope0 and cult
waited fields The churches, the houses, and the
shops that satisfy the spiritual and earthly needs OF the
800 inhabitants, scattered along the little lakes In
the bottom OF valley upon the shores Of which. in
and out among the OF trees wind many pleas
ant drives and by-paths quiet Teigns eyerywhere;
Even yesterday the stranger who lost his way had
trouble 10 Gnd any one 20 direct him arght
Tue Bryant country house is situated about mile out
of the village. II twostory frame building painted
a ghf brown Its outline l. varied by many angles and
curves, by bay-wndows and yerandas The farmhouse
and stables are by. The grounds arr carefully
kept. There Is much shade and nucf green sward,
and tuere are many arDOrs, a rustic bridge,
and charming garden Ycsterdly the place seemed
entirely deserted until after the funeral, when few
friends who had not taken the special train back TO
Eew-York. walked and rested in the grounds
The Presbyterian church that Mr. Bryant attended In
Roslyn stands steep hillside near the village IL
steep steps up the porch before the door from
through surrounding trees, ono may eaten
charming glimpses OF the village and Tho lakes.
FURTHER TRIBUTES TO Mr.. BRYANT.
The National Academy OF Design mas ordered 70 10
entered In It's Journal the following recGTd respecting s
"lifeong friend and honorary member william Cullen
Bryant;
Though we mourn with the world at largo the loss OF
the ustnous poet the gifted journalist the wise pub
cannot add to The crown OF honor already
bestowed upon his memory, II Is yet fit
we express great Indebtedness for his deep and
wavefne sympathy with our labors and fortunes. for
all efforts the advancement OF ant and for the
help his works have given us In the true reading OF tho
Al the foundation OF the Academy. half century and
more ago, Mr. Bryant warmly espoused It's cause aud
side by side with the late Professor r. b. Morse the
father aud first president Of our association. From
and Ancient History in the Academy schools. In 1898
ne was elected honorary member, and upon the In
rolled himself In the order In 1S4S he pronounced
before the eloquent Grafton on the death OF his friend
our eminent academcIan, Thomas Cole. He delivered
address tho occasion OF the laying OF the corner
stone OF the Academy Building In 1868 and again az tho
1865, In 1876 be presided at tho first public
Centennial Loan Exhibition. ny means OF which
we released from lOngendured incubus OF debt;
and from first ~ last no has always been quick to
understand and so ready 70 promote all Efforts and
has maintained such intimate and kind personal
relations with many Of us, that. although he never
even as an amateur. literally used pencil pigment we
have always held him as brother artist In spirit and
feeling and In his death we regard Art no less than
Poesy AS grioyOusly bereaved
The New-York Free-Trade Club has directed the fol-
lowing minute to be entered upon its journals
In recording the death OF william Cullen Bryant an
event which We lament In common with the whole com
munty we desire 10 express admiration OF his in
strucye, fearless and untrDg Efforts In behalf OF free
dom Of trade, and suggest that all Free-Traders
will heat show their appreciation OF great economic
services the country by continuing without ceasng
10 work for the relief Of our eommercea cause which be