Daily Republican., 1879-09-08
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Special Correspondence Of tho Republican.
\ BROOKLYN, N. Y, Sept. 9Th, 10.
! In our former letter We gave run.
ming account Of what is to be seen in
the Brooklyn Greenwood Cemetery.
Continuing We will try and give con-
densed report Of the trip.
On Vine avenue our attention was
called to the circular lot and granite
cross Of William J. Florence, the actor.
The next celebrity that caught our
attention was marble temple of A. s.
Scribnsr.
A superior piece Of Italian sculpture,
representing the figure Of Hope, andsr
a canopy OF marble, supported by eight
pillars; an octagonal base supports the
figure, and on its sides, in alabaster
marble, are bas rsliefs, illustrative OF
the life Of Christ, from his birth to his
ascension.
| Passing along We came to q lot con-
tanning the granite monument and figure
Of Thos. T. Read, which cost go, 900.
Il On Grove avenue on the side ol
Ocean Hill stands Stephen Whitnsy's
Chapel and tomb where services are
held by the family once every year.
Col. R. French has handsome monu-
msnt erected to his memory, at cost Of
several thousand dollars. The granite
monument Of Commodore Gardner, who
lost his life on the yacht Mohawk, "
at Staten Island, fsw years ago, was
worth visit to look upon.
| A coed view was had Of Birch Hill
and Forest Dell. The statute Of Cap
tain John Correja, is worthy OF more than
q passing notics. This interesting piece
of statuary is more generally known as
the Sea Captain, and was erected about
fifteen years before he died, and at the
time was considered an excellent like
ness. The sextant he holds in his
hands, taking an observation, is the
same which he used while in active
service. ... .a.
In the central portion of the GENE.
terry on high hill rests the remains Of
those OF whom the cemetery was pur-
chased years ago. The Schermerhorn
family occupy the family vault situated
here. -
The costliest piece of work in the
cemetery surmounts the grave OF a
French lady named Charlotte Canda,
who lost her life on tn. evening of the
Sd OF February, lS45, by being thrown
from her carriage while returning from
party, the day being the l7th an.
niversary of her birth. On this monu-
msnt which is similar to the cradle
tombs, is figure supposed to be cor
rect likeness Of the lady before her
death.
The cost OF this work which was exc
cut.d in Italy was $4,000. 1t is one of
the chief attractions here.
TIC. Durant's granite tomb sur
mounted with its costly statuary, who
was formerly Vice President of the
Union Pacific Railroad Company, was
viewed.
The Soldiers Monument stands out
in bold relief. 1t was erected by the
city Of New York, in memory Of the
brave soldiers who died in our late
civil war. The four bronze figures rep
resent the four d fferent branches OF the
army: Navy, Cavalry, Infantry and
Artillery. (Cast of captured brass can,
non.) A few steps from the Soldiers
Monument can be had a picturesque
view of Brooklyn and New York that
ca,ls forth all the admiration felt in the
human body.
An unique thing is the marble monu
ment or Abraham s. Vosburgh, Colonel
of the list National Guards, who died
in the services of lis country at the
City of Washington, May Goth, 1861.
The monument is surDounted by an
eagle carefully guarding the American
Flag, SO beautifully illustrated, at the
top Of the monument. The fence en-
closing this handsome monument rep
rss.nts muskets with fixed bayonets.
i A good view Of the Bay Of New York
with Staten Island in the distance can
be had from off Fern Avenue.
The Pilots monument is another at
traction Of marble, and was erected by
the pilots of New York in memory OF
Thomas Free born, who lost his life in
the discharge of his duty as a New
York pilot, on board the ship John
Minturr," on the coast of New Jersey,
February 18th, 1916. The monument
ia surrounded with emblematic designs
of his nautical occupation, surmounted
with the figure Of Hope.
The Statuary group in the lot OF
James Gordon Bennett, founder of the
New York "H+rald," is handsome. This
magnificent work was executed in Italy
from the finest Carrara marble, repre-
sentiup life sized female figure,
Ikpeeling on cushion in the attitude OF
prayer, commencing her child (Which
is held in suspense by an angelic figure,
to the Almighty Giver.
The figure is supposed to be $50 our
informant said) correct likeness OF
James Gordon Benefits mother, and
the child in her arms himself. The
figure is encirced in lace shawl, cut
by one of the best artists. This tomb
rsnr.sents several thousand dollars.
On the right on leaving the grounds
rests lO5 unrpcognizabls bodies, viz
tins of the Brooklyn Theatre fire, on
the evening of December 5th, rs. They
are buried in large circular lot. The
Cemetery is kept in the best Of repair,
the walks, banks and drives we have
never as yet seen their equal. 10 see
this vast rest Of the dead it would re.
oujre several days and theh you would
always see something new. When visit
ing New York don't fail 10 visit TINS
city of the dead. pEArhh'
i Only One Case.
AL the Police Court on Saturday ev-
ening, there was only one case and tha'
was Of a woman named Kelley, Tor us
In, abusiva language and disorderly