The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-10-01
THE DEAD PRESIDENT.
Scenes and Incidents Succeeding President
Garfeld's Death.

LONG BRANCH, September 21.-Benedict. the
unde taker from New York, laid out the BODY
of the dead President at o'clock this morning
He brought the casket down with him. The
body was dressed in the same suit that the
President wore on Inauguration day. It con-
sists of long, black, double-breasted frock
coat dark vest and trousers, and the black
satin necktle Wnlcn ne also wore on the 4th
of March.
After the body was placed in the casket it
was carried down stairs and deposited in the
hallway, it'll the head toward the SOUTH The
right hand lay by the side and the left hand
was placed across the heart-a favorite posi-
ton OF his.
The announcement had been made that the
public would be admitted from $50 to $50,
but long before that time people began to arrive
at the Elberon, some coming ON foot and many
in carriages and other vehicles from the sur
rounding country. The necessary arrange
ments being all complete, at 1885 the door was
thrown open and the people began to pass to-
ward the cottage, being required 10 form in line
and enter the hallway in single file.
The coffin rested upon two stools draped in
black. The decorations were exceedingly few
and simple, beautiful cover Of white flowers
and hanging basket of ferns being all. On
the basket were branches of cypress leaves,
embematic of heroism, tastiiulIy arranged,
their simplicity adding to the effect.
The crowd moved through rapidly, and
quick glance at the face of the dead President
vas all that was permitted by the attendants,
who cautioned all to move along faster. Those
who knew the President when alive could see
little resemblance in the features in the coffin
to him who but few months ago was the pic
ture of health and strength. The face was
pinched and unnatural, the lines sharply drawn.
The hair more gray and the general contour of
the face wholly unlike what it was such little
time ago. The skin was dark colored and
mottled. Few persons passed through with
eyes undimmed, and suppressed sobs broke in
on the stiffness of the scene.
At $50 O'Clock Chief Justice Waite, Secretary
and Mrs. Blaine, Secretary and Mrs. Window,
Secretary and Mrs. Hunt. Postmaster-General
and Mrs. James, and Secretaries Lincoln and
Kirkwood and Attorney-General MacVeagh
arrived at the Francklyn cottage and the doors
were closed to visitors.
The religious services were conducted BY re-
quest OF Mrs Garfield by the Rev. Charles ].
Young, of Long Branch There were present
besides the family and attendants the members
of the Cabinet and their wives and a few per-
sonal friends, numbering in all not more than
fifty individuals.
When the moment for the solemnities was
announced, the windows and doors were closed
and all sounds were hushed. Owing to the
necessity of starting the train promptly on
officiating clergyman to occupy but five min
utes. The clergyman read passage from the
Scriptures and made short address, after
which the body was conveyed to the train
The guard OF honor to accompany the Presi-
dents remains to Washington was as follows:
First Lieutenant Thomas G. Patterson, First
Sergeant Perrin, Corporal orbert, Privates
Allen, Owen, Towder, Roderick, Bennett,
Golden and Heinrich. The guard rode in the
same car with the late Presidents remains, and
sentinel with fixed bayonet stood at the head
aud foot of the coffin.
The train left the Francklyn cottage promptly
at 10 o'clock. At Elberon station ten minutes
after it took President Arthur and General
Grant on board, who came down from jersey
City on special. Two minutes after it passed
Ocean Grove There for half mile on both
sides of the railroad track, was lined with
people On the platform of the depot were from
1000 to 5000 ladies and gentlemen. AS the
train passed the men ST. cd with uncovered
heads, absolutely silent. The bells toled and
then the crowd dispersed Flags were at half
mast and the buildings drapel.
The Arrival In Wash ington.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21.-A vast throng of
people were assembled about the depot as the
funeral train arrived The immediate an
prodches 10 the depot were roped off and closed
against all save those who held special cards of
admission. The military were drawn up along
the east se OF Sixth street, with the right rest
ing on Pennsylvania avenue. Upon the oppo-
site side of the street nearest to the DEPOT was
long line OF carriages, preceded by the hea1se,
which was drawn up directly at the main gate
on the Sixth street side. The hearse was
draped III black of rich and heavy material,
wholly unrelieyed by any other color, and was
drawn by six iron-gray horses, whose trappings
were also draped i'll somber black
The officers Of the army and navy to the
number of 1870 formed in single rank upon
the LETT, facing the train. AS the train slowly
rolled into the depot every head upon the
platform was uncovered, and there was
perfect quiet. Soon Mrs. Garfield, assisted
by Secretary Blaine, descended from the car,
and taking his arm upon her right and that
OF her son Harry upon her left, she walked
directly to the carriage in waiting. Her face
was completely concealed by a heavy black
veil, which hung nearly to the ground.
She entered the state carriage, and was fol-
lowed by her daughter, Mollie Garfield her
son Harry Mrs. Rockwell, and Miss Rockwell
The others of the presidential party were Presi-
dent Arthur who leaned upon the arm of Sena-
or Jones, Of Nevada, General Grant and Gen.
eral Beale, General Swain and Mrs. Swain,
Colonel Rockwell, Colonel Corbin, DR.. Bliss
and daughter, DR.. Boynton, DIR. Agnew, DR..
Hamilton, AttorneyGeneral MacVeagh, wife
alu TWO sOns, sec etaly ana MIS-. HUM, Secre-
tary and Mrs. Lincoln and son, Postmaster
General and Mrs. James, and Secretary Kirk
wood.
The first three carriages received the ladies
Oh the party who did not accompany the pro-
cesson to the capitol. After they had moved
on short distance from the entrance the cas-
ket appeared, borne upon the shoulders of eight
soldiers OF the Second artillery, detailed from
lne arsenal barracks. On the right in a sim
sie ME, and headed by Adjutant-G Drum,
were the officers of the army, and upon the left
.he oiiicefs OF the navy, under the lead of Rear
Admiral Nichols
AS the casket was borne to the hearse, the
marine band stationed across the street played
Nearer, my God, to Thee" while every head
was lowed ana many eyes were wet After the
caskes had been placed in the hearse, the re-
lhalnder OF the party entered their carriages
ana TOOK their place in the procession. President
Arthurs carriage followed Immediately after
.he hearse. In itwere President Arthur, Secre-
Tar. .ary Blame, Chief Justice Waite and Secretary
WINDOW; The carriage containing Mrs. Gar
neid ana daughter was driven down Pennsyl-
wanna avenue to Four-and-a-half street, and
,nence to the residence of Acknowledgement
ntac .eagh, whose guest she will be during her
s'ay IN the city She said that never again
~ouid she desire to see the White House. where
ehe hau passed so many days of sorrow and
city. '-'-' ~ "AA-o W.
, AS soon as the last of the presidential party
naa entered their carriages the signal was