New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-27
SCENES IN THE FORENOON.

SCENES IN THE FORENOON.
TIE FxERcIsEs IN MONUMENT SQUARE AND THE
MARCH To THE CEMETERY-LARGE CROWDS
LINING EUCuD-AvE-RAIN DRIVING CIVILIANS
FROM THE PROCESSION.
IBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUNE.s
CLEVELAND. Ohio Sept. 26.-There has been noise,
confusion and discomfort but it has been borne in
ratience by the thrOngs that made their way early
in the morning to Monument Square At half-past
O the Guards refused further admittance to the
scuare The crowds gathered upon all sides of the
ipclosure and it impossible to penetrate these
dense masses without assistance from the guards.
The sun shot it's fierce rays down upon the heads
of the multitude, but they remained in their
positions, and an hour passed thus in waiting,
while the prominent persons arriving and
taking their places upon the platform. There
seemed to be a constant changing of guards. and
little squads of militia men marched here and there
only. as il appeared to return to their starting
point few moments later. There was audible
upon all sides the distant sound of drums and now
and them nearer at hand regiment passed on to
its position with ITS band playing. Upon the stand,
people eossiped III low tones, and pointed out to
their neighbors the eminent people who were arriv
ing and sought as best they could to shield them
selves from the rays of the
AMoURNFCL LITTLE CIRCUIT.
There was 4 rising on up-toe IN many parts when
tie bent and veiled form of Mother Garfield stepped
from her carriage and. leaning upon the of her
grandson James, ascenlod the inclined plane to the
floor of the catafalquc within which seats had been
provi ed for the family and nearest friends. Mrs
Garfield followed, leaning upon .hc of her
eldest son, Harry, and was followed in turn by those
of her intimate friends who have been constant at
tendants since herhusband was shot. Last came the
members of the Cabinet, accompanied by their wives
those upon the outer platform by the mass
of Intervening floral decorations. A moment
passed, when Mother Garfield and approach
Inc the coffin laid her head upon the lii and stood
for short time in silent prayer, her companions
naming motto less around her.
By this time all those invited to attend the funeral
had reached the platform and were seated i'm their
places. The front seats had been givon represent
atves OF the press being nearest to the position Of
the speakers. Ia the space apart for the guests
tte front row of seats occupied by the Cine
Justice of the United States and two of his as
sociaes and the general officers of the Army and
Navy; behind them the committee of the
two houses of Congress, each member wearing
across his breast white linen regaia with black
and white TOSettc upon it, Governors of State
with their stats aud behind them local Committees
Of Arrangements, Mayors of cities and friends of the
late President. Ex-Prcsident Hayes was placed
platform by open space of fifteen feet in width
When after a moment OF silence Mother Carried
had taken her seat, DIR. j. =. Robinson. of the
intimate personal friends of the late President arose
and announced that the funeral ceremonies would
be begun by hymn sung by the singing societies Of
Cleveland. The open air and the hum of the moving
multitude at little distance made it difficult TO hear
the reading of passages from the Scriptures and
prayer which followed. The address by DIR. Errctt,
which was the chief feature of the ceremonials was
more easily heard. The speaker stood bareheaded,
without any shelter from the SUMS rays, upon a
chair the corner of the platform the cata-
falque. His address plain in style and i'll de-
livery but was listened to with the greatest inter
est by those near enough TO hear 1t was n sum
mary of those truths which all the world is
possessor of in regard to the character and work
Of the late President.
START OF TIE PROCESSION.
After the ceremonies, which lasted about an hour
aud quarter, were concluded considerable delay
ensucd. The procession, which was expected to be
five or six miles in length, had been unexpectedly
enlarged by societies and organizations
which had arrived without notice from
nearly every town in the Western Reserve and who
asked to be allowed place in the line. The white
hemeted infantry bearing the coffin stood in read-
ness, while double line of sailors in uniform with
guns and fixed bayonets guarded the hearse and
the approach to and from the catsfaque. little
after IL o'clock the order given, and the sol
diers assembled the plane to the catafaquc. They
raised the coffin upon their shoulders and bearing it
down to the hearse, tenderly deposited it within.
The nourners followed in their carriages, and the
last march begun amid the tOlliBg of bells aud
Tie firing at intervals of cannon. Euclid-ave along
which the procession moved presented an animated
scene. The drapings of black and white upon every
house elaborate and tasteful than in
Other parts of the city. Upon the pathways on
either side there crowds of people who had
waited "a long time tO the passage of the pro-
cesslon. Wagons and carriages filled every open
space In the Streets and largo, unsghtly stands had
oesn erected at intervals for the accommodation of
such as chose To pay for the privilege of using them
The first division of the procession was composed
entirely OF military organizations, which moved
along in excellent order with measured tread, arms
reversed and bands playing dirges. Behind
'hem came Masonic societies marching eight
OF ten abreast, moving in good order, fol-
"wed by religious and other organizations of
sh Kinds The curb line on each side of the avenue
was guarded by sentnels with fixed bayonets.
Three regiments Of Ohio Volunteers in army regu-
,auon uniform had been selected for this purpose.
earIels of Ice water placed at intervals by the
u"eiers along the route, for tho refreshment both
"'ne men In line and the spectators.
~ became necessary, In order to reach the ceme-
ery at the time fixed for final ceremonies that the
.eas portions of the column should take quicker
1p than is usually adopted for funeral movements.
-au Tue civil organizations moved along for tune
= srapid pace. At Q o'clock q heavy shower came
- scattering the civilians in search of shelter, but
NO military still moved ON. After the rain the