The Evening critic., 1881-09-22

city. Ropes were stretched to prevent too
great pressure on the entrances to the
building and the space accorded to the mil
itary and the societies. There was
constant movement Of marching and coun-
termarching Of the militia and regular
troops and there was never more interest
exhibited by the populace on any event
that has happened in this city. Major
Morgan was present, supervising, in CON
junction with Major Brock, the arrange
ments, and they were excellently carried
out. Col. Corkhill came down about quar-
ter past 4, and was Immediately admitted
to the inside of the depot The talk was of
the probability of the early arrival of the
train, and whether the coffin would have
glass case for the face Of the President, so
that 1t could be seen.
There was n general desire to see once
more at least the features of man who has
by the circumstances of his assassination
and his steady courage afterward so much
endearcd himself to the hearts of his coun-
trymen There were $50 policemen in and
around the depot. At 4:35 the doors of the
depot were opened and Mrs. Garfield, lean
ing upon the arm of Secretary Blaine, fol-
lowed by Harry Garfield, escorting his
sister Molie. appeared.
All Heads were Uncovered I'm an
Instant
among the assembled crowd Next came
Gen. Grant and President Arthur, with
ladies Coils. Swain and Rockwell, followed
with Marshal Henry, Senator Jones, Mrs.
Blaine and Mrs. Macvcagh; Chief-Justicc
Waite, Private Secretary Brown and DIR.
Boynton.
The Coffin,
covered with black cloth, and having large
palm-leaf upon it, was borne from behind
the car by detail of ten men of the First
Artillery, headed by sergeant. As the
coffin emerged from the depot funeral
dirge was played, and the military pre-.
sented arms. The cortege then moved of
in the order that has been published in THE
CRITIC in escort of the remains to the Capt.
tol, where they will lie in state on to-mor
row and next day.
The Entire Surroundings
ofthe proceedings to-day were credit to thu
feelings and taste of the people of Washing
ton on an occasion that was very trying tt
thcm especially.
The Procession.
The procession that accompanied tho ex
Presidents remains moved down the Ave
nue. in the following order:
The line was headed by Major Brock ant
eleven mounted policemen, followed by Col
| Wohofor with tbo fnl1ou;uo STAFF. Mo;o
Hanneman, Capt Willett, Lieuts. Duval
and Wheeler, with Col. Fleming as chief o
staff.
The Washington Light Infantry Capt. W
G. Moore, 121 men in line, marching four
teen abreast.
The Union Veteran Corps, S. E. Thorn
ason, captain, AZ men.
National Rifles, Capt. j. o. p. Burnside
80 men.
Pistorio's band with twelve pieces.
Washington Light Guard, Lieut.. Hode
son, "a men.
Capital City Guards, Capt. T. L. Kelly
30 men in line.
The District militia were followed by til
Marine Band, with thirty-two pieces; tn
Marine Corps, 100 men, under Capt. Tiltor
the Second Artillery Band, twenty-fou
pieces the Second Artillery, under Ger
Aver, numbering 275 men.
The knights Templar.
The Columbia Commandery and Wash
ington Commandery, accompanied by thei
band, followed. The former had 140 me
under Gen. Browne, the latter eighty me
under w. ]. Stephenson, commanding
Then came the hearse drawn by six gra
horses and accompanied by eight mounte
men.
Then about forty distinguished arm
officers including Generals Sherman an
Drum, with stats, etc. Then came Ligl
Battery A, with four cannon and sixty-fiy
men, under Col. Remington.
This ended the procession, which nun
bered fully nine hundred men and WI
most impressive in every respect as
marched with muflled drums, while ever
banner and the arm and left breast of eac
' soldier and Templar showed the expressi,
:. piece Of black Grape.
The Second Artillery band played dirt
while tho first part of the procession we
passing, and fell in line at their place
the column. The companies that were c,
pected all participated, with the exceptic
of the Butler Zouaves, Washington Cade
| and Lincoln Light Infantry, of the color'
U militia.
The parade, considered in all respect
was one Of the most imposing and order
, seen in years. 1t was greeted with qui
!, interest along the entire route, and as Il
;. hearse passed. at many points.
Every Hat Was Lifted.
The details of the demonstration, as
n as the military are concerned, were prime
q pally arranged by Gen. Drum and c.
/ Webster.
Mrs. Garfield
u escorted by Secretary Blaine and her eide
son Harry, together with her daughter, M
u Mollie, and Miss Lulu Rockwell enter
the Presidential carriage, and proceeded
once to the residence of the Attorney-Ge
n eral, on Seventeenth street and Rho
Il Island avenue, the former home of Attorn
# General Williams. They will remain the
n until their departure on Friday.
Il AS the general expectation was that +
widow and family of our dead Chief Mag
trate would return to the White Hou'
anita a cnnUrnoatinn nf nponle aSsombl