Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-09-23

last look at the remains the rotunda was cleared
out and many who had congratulated them
n,es serves upon success in getting advantageous
positions were compelled to leave. The duty of
guarding the building and Of preventing rush
into the rotunda devolved entirely upon the
capitol police, under Lieut.. Boyden, and it was
performed creditably and courteously
Except reporters and those who were making
preparations for the ceremonies, everybody was
excluded from the rOtunda until nearly clock,
when the doors were thrown open. The first
arrival in body was the Beauseant COmmandery
OF Knights Tempar from Baltimore.
They marched in, took a position surrounding
the corpse and performed what is known as the
silent service of the order. They then marched
out Of the rotunda. The chief object of their
visit to the coffin was to deposit floral offering.
The rOtunda filled up slowly, notwithstanding
theimmense throngst that had surrounded theCap-
itOl The anxious crowd had evidently become
impressed with the fact that they could not get
in without tickets.
TROOPS MASsING AT THE CAPITOL.
At O'Clock this afternoon, when the doors of
the Capitol were opened to certain bodies of
citizens from here and abroad. there was group
ing of uniforms and sounding of bands on the
plateau. The massing of troops in the vicinity
followed They wheeled and cOuntermarched
without music.
But they came up into position with mournful
music. The scene from the eastern pOrtico as
the troops marched around. surrounded by
dense crowds of people, with the bright sun
light glistenng across all, was impressive and
very interesting. It's general phases changed
slowly.
THE FLORAL DECORATIONS.
Right in front of this table, and between it
and the coffin, was the broken column sur
mounted by the dove looking downwards. To
the right of this piece and upon the base of the
eatafalque was the floral crown To its left was
bell. Along the sides of the coffin were
wreaths of roses. On top of it, near the foot,
was a bunch of four palm leaves tied at the
stems and spread out SO to cover the top of
the coffin and droOp down on either side.
The sides of the platform of the catafalque was
covered with the dirt from the feet of those who
mad paid homage to the remains. At the foot of
the coffin was the column OF flowers sIlrmounted
by dove with Outspread wings, looking up: the
column imbedded in a pillow of flowers. To
either side of this ornament of memory was a
cross of flowers. The wreath sent 10y Queen
Victoria was attached to the foot of the coffin.
A few feet from it towards the east was the
"Gates of Heaven Ajar." Next to it was a
Greek cross Ofwhite and red from the members
of the Army of the Cumberland. The last deco
ration ON the floor was pillow of white and
immOrtelles, with "U.V .C."-UniOn Veteran
Corps-''tO their comrade." The decorations of
the rOtunda's walls were the same as ever. They
were hung in black over picture and projection
far up towards the dome.
FILING INTO THE ROTUNDA.
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. Immediately after the doors were
thrown open to all holders of tickets. In ten
minutes the chairs set apart for the
Soon the members of the diplomatic corps
arrived and were ushered to the seats reserved
for them. The military portion of the procession
which will 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.
The Ceremonies.
AN IMPRESSIVE RELIGIOUS SERvICE-FUNERAL.
SERMON BY MR.. POWER.
At precisely three o'clock the ceremonies were
begun by the singing of the opening anthem.
Every sound save that of the sweet music was
hushed,, and the solemnity of the occasion i'm
pressed itself upon all present.
The ministers. Drs. Butler, Errett. Power and
Rankin, grouped around the head Of the coffin
while the opening anthem was being sung. The
voices of the choir sounded very sweetly: the
music filed the rotunda and flooded upwards
The prayers and remarks of the ministers
were heard distinctly. All went as well as could
have been wished. There was not hitch in the
program.
The services were opened with music. Dr.
Butler was then introduced and offered a
prayer. as follows
REV. DR.. ]. G. BrTLER's PRAYER
Our Father. we bow before Thee with bleeding
hearts. Thy judgments are unsearclable and
Thy ways past finding out We rejoice in the
light that comes from Thy throne in this hour Of
darkness. and adore Thee as our covenant God
tine God of our now Santed President and the
Sovereign among earths rulers. There is for
giveness with Thee and we come with penitent
in hn fo
We thank God for the lite of His servant around
whose remains the nations host gathers in
sorrow, for his patriotism and purity for
his courage and patience. for his faith and piety
the faith that was first in his now heart-strcken
mother. The Lord deal very tenderly with her
and preserve her unto everlasting life. God be
praised for the blending of hearts at the mercy
seat asking the life of our President. Father,
not as we will, but as Thou wilt. Thy wisdom
and love are infinite and unerrinT Sanctify this
faith trial to the nation to the glory of Thy name
Thou compassionate Saviour we commend to
Thee very tender.y her whose faith and courage
made Thy servant strong in his days of weak
ness. We thank Thee for the gathering of help
ful sympathy around her in this her darkest
hour. Thou wilt keep and bless her and the
fatherless ones entrusted to her training.
OH that they may walk in the faith OF their
father and of their mother and of their grand
mother. Keep them all from accident upon
their journey, bearing this sacred dust to
beyond to the home of the soul. where
the child shall find its mother and the
mother the child. and where they die no more
God be praised for the institutions of free
dom and religion, the rich heritage of our faith
ers, which suryivethe death of rulers and of peO-
pie. Make us worthy of Thee. Give us the wisdom
and courage needed to protect and perpetuate,
thus making us more and more pattern among
the nations. Endow with wisdom and grace
Thy servant upon whom the great responsible
tics of administration have so suddenly come
Bless his Cabinet. coming from their anxious
and Loving ministries Of sorrow in the chamber
of suffering and death. Oh. that all our rulers
may ever rule in Thy fear and that our land may
be noted for righteousness and peace-the spirit
of justice ard equity annating those who make
and execute the law. that all the people may
enjoy peace and prosperity. Make lis worthy
subjects of the coming Kingdom OF our Lord
and Saviour Jesus Christ. to whom with Thee.
Oh, Father. with the ever blessed Spirit. be
dominion and power and glory, world without
end. Amen.
THE SCRIPTURAL SELECTIONS.
Dr. Rankin read the following scriptural Sc
Iections composed of passages from different
parts of the Book: 1.-The Lord reigneth. The
| floods have lifted up their voice. The Lord on
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