New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-05-09

countess BeacOnSelds funeral having been IollONcn
in this matter, but instead the wears wife Mrs.
Blagden arranged the wreaths so thickly over the
coffin that every vestige Of the oak hidden in
floral blaze of stephanotis eucharis, hyacmths'
camelias, violets, white and numbeTless rare
and beautiful flowers When all were attached to the
coffin that could be carried save only the space at
the top reserved for the royal wreaths, there stl
remained numberless crosses crowns and other
floral tributes from the late statesmans friends an
onymous admirers, and the Conservative aSsocia-
tions which he had created. a portion of these
were carried to decorate the church and the vault.
word as TO the latter. It is situated outside the
church at the eastern extremity. looking
down upon the stream at the bottom Of the
park. II is surrounded by q handsome
triple mural arch containing three tablets of Peter
head rcd granite bearing inscriptions relating to
Viscountess Bcaconsfeld Mr.. James Disraeh. and
Mrs. Bridges Williams whose remains lie within.
An incline thirty feet long had been dug down to
the entrance OF the vault and covered with thick
woollen carpet. II is q remarkable fact that when
the vault was opened the camclias, and many
other flowers, laid the coffin OF Lady
Beaconsfeld nearly nine years before, were
as purely white as on the day when they were
placed there. No sooner however, was the fresh air
admitted than they began 10 fade, and IN short
time were but a mass Of dark and withered leaves.
On this dusty heap was laid on Tuesday a lustrous
wreath Of snowy white flowers, from the Baroness
Burdett-Coutts, az a tribute Of affection 10 the
memory of her friend. Lady Beaconsiield. Over the
entrance to the tomb was hung handsome wreath
bearing the inscription. Respectful memory
from the Junior Carlton Club In front Of it
was q floral corunet from the Ramsgate Uonscrva-
tves whose anchor Of trumpet lilies had been placed
on the C ffn Near by was handsome floral crown
sent by an unknown admirer bearing the following
inscription:
token of remembrance Of BENJAMIN Disrseh. Earl of
Beaconshcld X c. from one Who though amen IN pIl. pom
Oer iies tide lilies DER the stream ana earned
q s0vercign's gratitude and a nations love
The rails of the tomb were hung round with gar
lands Of flowers sent from all parts of England, some
bearing inscriptions Of political or personal regard,
but the greater number inscribed with the famous
legend, peace with Honor first heard from the
lips Of the late Earl Dover Pier, when he landed
in returning from Berlin. and now fitting and ap-
proprae description Of the end Of the dead states
man.
ROYAL TRIBUTES
The royal and distinguished mourners arrived at
the Manor House shortly after o'clock. where
everything was in readiness for them. Prince Leo
pold who personally represented the Queen, laid on
the bier wreath Of pTimroses and wild flowers
gathered in the Isle Of Wight that morning, and
Maiesty's handwriting: " His favoHte flowers,
from Osborne, tribute Of affection and regret from
Queen Victoria The Queen also sent another
wreath of everlasting flowers and bay leaves At
the ends Of the white satin bow with
which it was tied were embroidered IN gold on one
side the words From Queen Victoria" and on the
other A mark of true affection, friendship and
regret Two wreaths denOting tributes OF friend
ship and affection were laid Jn the bier by the
Prince of Wales one being from himself and the
other from the Princess. The Duke Of Connaught
brought q wreath from the Duchess Prince
Leopold also laid wreath on the coffin a.
"a mark Of friendship and respect from
Ieopoldo and one from his sister inscribed
"A mark of respect from Beatrice Other
members of the Royal Family scnt wreaths
which were taken charge Of by the officers and gen
tlemen representing them. The distinguished visi-
| tors arrived about the same time as tho princes.
| There was good deal Of disappointment at tho
! non-appearance Of Mr. Gladstone lie had been
! generally expected. and the 1:2O special train was
! DELAYED for him. Why he did not como no
one knows and his adycrsaries are busy circulating
stories which may or not bc true. but which
| are not hatterng 20 the Premier. IL may he that
the cold wet morning induced him, IN his delicate
health TO remain AT home but 90 far no explanation
has been offered. except sort Of oticious note IN
the newspapers that hc had not accepted an invita-
ton to the funeral but merely acknowledged the
invitation.
An amusing incident took place in connection with
the arrival Of the guests. The Earl Of Derby and
Earl Stanhope took il into their heads TO walk the
two miles from Wycombc 10 Hughenden. On arriv-
ing al the gates however they stopped by the
rustic policeman who disputed their identity, refus
| ing 70 believe thm such gentoe persons would come
on foot During the few minutes 70 spare before the
departure for the churcbyard, the guests ran
over the rooms Of the mansion and examined
the portraits of the late Earl's public friends.
the library and tho small study, where the late
statesman transacted his business were minutely
examined and then the strangers went out on 10 the
terrace where he walked IN the morning sun and en
loved the splendid view Of Wyconbe Town and
Vale which lag out like map before him. Outside,
the steady black stream Of country folks and
town visitors creeping up the park had
grown to concOurse Of several thousand
people. who pressed round the churchyard and
along the sloping path from the Manor, The crowd
was orderly and duly respectful. The decorum was
disturbed by only two incidents when n number Of
BOYS clambering up the trees to get better view
startled some squirrels and drove them the
heads of the people; and again when the First Bucks
Volunteers were forming into positions 10 line the
way from the Manor House 10 the churchyard.
These rustic soldiers and their officers, not over
we'll disciplined at best were confused
by the duty which they had undertaken TO perform.
They either marched too far to fall into line OF
halted too soon: but before two unbrokon ranks
could be formed. there was ordering and counter
manding hardly creditable TO the British auxiliary
forces. The presence of the volunteers was super
huous. The division Of wel-driled metropolitan
police which went down was amply sufficient to
maintain order, and If any military show had
been desired, il would, as some bystanders