Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-24


which by order Of the Queen, was Yesterday
placed upon the casket. Arranged on each
side of this offering from the Queen were
handsome crosses, while at their base was
placed a magnificent floral pillow, on which
is inscribed in violets, "Our Martyr Presi-
dent"
Next to this was placed 'sThe Gates
Ajar," which attracted so much admiration
yesterday. The Knights of Malta contribu-
ted a large Maltese cross, and the Union
Veteran Corps, Of which General Garfield
was member, pillow of white flowers,
bearing in violet letters the inscription, gu.
V. G. to Their Comrade." The whole ap-
pearance Of the catafalque was tasteful and
elegant.
In front of the chairs, which have been
placed on the south side OF the casket, were
arranged sofas for the accommodation of
Mrs. Garfield and the family OF the late
President. Directly opposite, and on the
north side of the catafalque, sofas were re-
served for the members of the Cabinet
and distinguished guests. The front
row OF CHAIR chairs in the north
placed at the disposal of the Justicesot the
Supreme Court, while in the rear of those
several rows were selected for the accom-
mediation of Senators. Representatives oc-
cupied seats on the southeastern and south
western sections. Bevond these were rows
of chairs reserved for the representatives of
the press, and the remainder of the seats In
that section were given to the public.
GATHERING TO THE oBsEQUIEs.
At exactly a quarter to two o'clock the
doors OF the rotunda were opened. The
first society to arrive was the Knights Tenn
plar, Beauseant COmmsndery, OF Balti-
| more. They entered in full regalia, but did
not remain in the hall, simply passing
around the catafalque in double file. Four
OF their number bore floral offerings In
the shape of an immense Maltese
| head of the dais. At ten minutes past two,
the Army of the Cumberland filed IN by the
door leading from the Senate chamber and
| took the seats reserved for them. Immedi-
stely after the doors were thrown open to
all holders Of tickets. Ia ten min
| utes the chairs set apart for
the general public were completely filed.
Soon the members of the Diplomatic Corps
arrived and were ushered to the seats re-
served for them. The military portion of
| the prOcessi on to escort the remains to the
| depot formed right In front facing the east
| front of the capitol. at quarter past two,
with the District militia holding the right of
| the line.
Although the funeral ceremonies were
not to commence until o'clock long be-
| fore that hour, and, indeed, all the morn
| ing, with the exception Of one hour while
| Mrs. Garfield passed into the rotuuda to
view the remains OF her husband lying In
| state, the corridors of the building were
! thrOnged with visitors.
The members of the Supreme Court soon
| after entered, beaded by Chief Justice
Waite. At 2:4O Col. Rockwell, DR.. Boyn-
ton, Private Secretary Brown, ..Messrs. Judd,
| Pruden, Warren Young, Hendley and Duke,
Mr.. and Mrs. Bonley, Colonel and Mrs.
Corbin, Mrs Pruden, Mr.. and Mrs. Mont
gomery, and Mrs. Dean, representing the
household of the late President, entered and
took the seats reserved for them. The
members of the House filed in through the
south door, preceded by the officers of that
body and by ex-Speakers Randall and
Banks. They were followed by the
Senators, Mr.. Anthony leading, who
entered by the north door. at three O'Clock
the Cabinet and distinguished guests enter
ed IN the following order: President Arthur
and Secretary Blaine; ex-Presidents Grant
and Hayes; Secretary and Mrs. Window;
Secretary and Mrs. Lincoln; Secretary and
Mrs Hunt Attorney General and Mrs. Mac
Veagh; Secretary Kirkwood and POstmas-
ter General James, and Generals Drum and
Beal. The vast assemblage rose as of one
accord to honor the new President.
THE FUNERAL CEREMONIES.
When they had regained their seats the
ceremonies were opened with the hymn,
"Asleep in Jesus" beautifully rendered bv
volunteer choir. Rev. r. R. Rankin then
ascended the raised platform at the head of
the catsfalque and read in clear, distinct
voice appropriate Scriptural selections.
Rev. DR.. ErTet then offered prayer and
was followed by Rev. Fred. K. Power. who
delivered feeling and appropriate address.
At the conclusion of his remarks, Rev. j.
g. Butler delivered a prayer. which con-
cluded the ceremonies.
THE VAST coRTEGE MOVES.
Immediately after the close of the ser
vices, the floral decorations were removed
(Mrs Garfield having requested that
| they be sent to her home at Mentor),
except the beautiful wreath, the gift OF
| Queen Victoria, which had been placed
| upon the head of the coffin when the lid
when it was borne to the hesrse, aud will
! lie there until the remains are
| buried. The coffin was borne to the
| hearse, and the vast multitude uncovered
| heads "a It passed. The officiating clergymen
followed Immediately after the coffin. The
army and navy officers, composing the body
| guard, filed out the east door and took their
| places about the hearse, those of the army
upon the right and the navy upon the left.
A single gun was fired from the Hannemans
Battery. The band struck up the funeral
march and the procession moved in the fol-
| lowing order
Two battalions of the District of Colum-
bia militia, ten companies; two companies
of the United States marines; four compa-
MES of the United States Second Artillery;
light battery company A United States Ar
tillerv; the Grand Army of the Republic;
the Roscoe Conkling Club Boys in Blue;
Columbia, Washington and DeMolaY Com
manderies Knights Templar of this city,
and Beauseant COmmandery of Baltimore.
he draxun hw civ iron
gray horses, each led by a colored groom.
Following the hearse was a line Of over
hundred carriages, occupied by officers
of the Executive Mansion and their wives
aud the relatives of the late President.
Elk Presidents Hayes and Grant, President
Arthur and Secretary Blaine, the Cabinet
Ministers and their wives, the Diplomatic
Corps, Chief Justice Waite and the Asso-
ciste justices, Senators, members of the
House of Representatives and many others.
AS the procession passed minute guns
were fired from the military posts and forts
surrounding the city, and the church bells
were tolled. At least forty thousand people
gathered about the capitol to see the start
of the procession.
SPEEDING TO THE DEAD MANS HOME.
When the procession reached the Balti-
more and Potomac depot, the coffin was
carried from the hearse to the train bV six
board, and the train started at 5:16.
Toe funeral train left Washington depot
at 5:16 O'Clock and was followed by the sec
ond section with the Senators and Repre-
sentatives on board. At 5:24. before the
train was four minutes on its way, the
coupling pin between the engine and first
car broke, causing delay of ten minutes.
Both sides of the track were lined with peo-
PIE along the road as far as the
arsenal, a little over half a mile from
the city. The crowd must have been much
greater when the funeral train passed, as
many people could be seen disappearing in
the distance. There was q slight shower
after the funeral train started, which, prob !
ably, fastened their departure. The first !
car of the train is the dining room car. The
remainder are occupied by Senators and
Representatives as follows: In the first car
after the dining car are Senators Bsyard, Of
Delaware; Anthony, of Rhode Island; Cam
den, of West Virginia; Sherman, of Ohio;
Ingalls,, of Kansas; Pugh, of Alabama
Morgan, of Alabama; Blair, of New Hamp-
shire; Miller, of New York; Sergeant-at-
Arms Bright, Executive Clerk Peyton, Ste
nographer Murphy and Deputy Sergesnt-at-
Arms Christy. The next car contains Sens-
tors Jones, Of Louisiana; Mcmillan, of
Minnesota; Jones, of Nevada; Garland, of
Arkansas; Beck, of Kentucky; Jones, of
Florida; Edmunds, of Vermont; Kellogg,
of Louisiana; Groome. Of Maryland.
Then came the railroad officials
car followed by two coaches, occupied by
REPRESENTATIVES. I'm the first of which were