The New York herald., 1879-03-16
BAYARD TAYLOR BURIED.

IMPRESSIVE FUNERAL SERVICES AT THE PENN
sYLvAHIA HOME OF THE POET.
KENNETH SQUARE, Pa. March Is, 1870.
Business at this place was entirely suspended to-
day out of respect to the late Bayard Taylor, and
many ofthe houses were draped in mourning weeds.
Cedarcroft, about mile from here. the home Of
the late distinguished poet, author and traveller was
shrouded with emblems of mourning. and everything
wore an aspect OF sadness. Large throngs Of visitors
gathered at carly hour for nearly everybody here
had known the deceased poet from his childhood.
The road leading to the old mansion, whore Mr.. Tay
lors parents still reside. was lined with pedestrians
and vehicles; and by noon. the time Axed for the
interment very large assenblage in attendance
to pay their respects large number of singers
from neighboring villages including the choir Of
Professor Sweeney of Chester, who are to sing the
ode composed for the occasion. arrived at an early
hour.
eight o'clock. arrived here at ten minutes of ten and
brought down Rev. DR.. W. II. Furness, George H.
Boxer and George W. Chiids, of Philadelphia, Gov
ernor Hoyt and the joint committee OF the Pennsyl-
vana State legislature Upon the arrival at the sta
lor q cousin OF Bayard Taylor and COM
mittee OF citizens. when carriages were taken, and
the entire party driven out to Cedarcroft Governor
Hoyt the members Of the Legislative delegation
and others then viewed the casket containing the
remains of Mr.. Taylor. The casket is OF Woodland
the sides and on tho ends are eight heavy silver
plated handles. cut in imitation of lions claws.
FLORAL OFFERINGS.
The casket was placed in the library and was
almost hidden by the beautiful floral offerings from
relatives and friends Around the sides and the
top were cntwned ivy and laurel, while at the head
was large and magnificent design OF cut flowers.
The mansion was crowded with the friends OF the
she
widow Of Mr.. Taylor. with her daughter, sat oppo-
site.
Furness, standing ct the head Of the caskct. con-
Quoted brief funeral service. the aged parents Of
the deceased being too old to attcnd the services at
the cemetery. Dr. franklin Taylor also spoke in q
feeling manner OF the deceased
THE FUNERAL PROCESSION.
At the conclusion of the services the casket was
borne to the hcarse in waiting-the latter being
drawn by four black-plumed horses. The solemn
cortege proceeded to Longwood Cemetery. about
Ex-Governor Hartranft and the pallbearers.
The latter were:-Dr. Franklin Taylor. of
oos Of square, James n
lips, OF Kennett Square; Edward Needles, of West
chester; Marshall swayne. Of Kennett Squares
George H. Boxer. Of Philadelphia. r: H. stoddard.
OF New York 4. c. Stcdman, of New York. and
whiteaw Reid, Of New York. The hrst named six
were old schoolmates and friends of Mr.. Taylor and
the latter were his literary companions and bosom
friends.
DUST TO DUST.
At O'Clock the heursc was driven into the cem-
etery. The meeting house was densely packed. The
altar and tho wall back of 1t wero decorated with
flowers and green's. which were formed into taste
fully arranged festoons. but the remains were not
taken inside the edice owing to the great throng.
The casket, laden with beautiful floral offerings.
some Of which had with it from Germany, was
lowered into the grave by the side OF Mr. Taylor's
first wife aud close by the remains of his brother,
Colonel Charles Frederick Taylor. who was killed at
the Battle of Gcttysburg Dr. Furness then spoke in
q feeling Of the deceased The burial service
was read by DIR. Powers, OF Connecticut. and Mr.. T..
c.. Stedman made few remarks. A choir from
Chester, Kennett and Westchester, under the lead
ership Of Professor Sweeney. sang dirge, "Fold 1t
Away" by Mrs. s. l.. Oberholtzer. and DR.. Furness
closed the services with prayer and the bcpedction.