The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-09-29


sergesnt-at-Arrns Bright was in advance. He
was followed BY Mrs. Garfield, leaning on the
arm OF Gen. Swain, Harry Garfield, sustaining
Mollte Garfield and Lulu Rockwell, Col and
Mrs. Rockwell, Attorney General Macveagh
and MtS. Swain. Mrs. Garfield wa,
attired in deep mourning Entering the
rotunda she throw aside her veil What
transpired for the next tw enty-five minutes,
what words were uttered by the bereaved wife
over tho body Of him who conld mover more
reply, what tears were shod or words of com
fort spoken, none but those in the rotunda
could tell. The meeting was a sacred one. A.
tor the party had left the capitol for the rosi-
dence Of the attorney general, tho coffin was
again closed and arrangements for tho funeral
services were made. There are four entrances
to tho rotunda-ono from tho senate wing on
the north, another from the house wing on the
south, third, which was the main entrance,
on the east, and the fourth on the west
THE cATAFALoUE,
upon which tho oasket reposed was in the center
OF the rotunda. Surrounding the catafalque at
distance OF twenty-five feet, were placed sofas
intended for the accommodation of the family
members OF the cabinet. supreme court presi-
dent and ex-presidents. Back of these sofas
tie walls. extending entirely around the ro-
tunda- Aisles were open from each Of the
four entrances down to the catafalque. At
t:3Q P. M there were few people In the rotun-
da excepting the guards, doorkeepers and cor
respondents. Everything was in readiness for
the funeral. The floral offerings were mag
nifcent The foot Of the coffin faced the east
door. where tho persons having tickets of ad-
iaoiFy tn np%ar
ten feet from the coffin lay small but beautl-
fully designed maltese cross, the tribute of
Columbia commandery Of Knights Templar, of
which the president was member.
Next In order towards tho coffin was tho beau
'iful floral pieces representing The Gates Ajar.
Behind the gates was thick bank Of white
roses, with GROSS in the center, and still
nearer the coffin broken column, upon which
a white dove with wings extended reposed.
Against the foot of tho coffin reposed the
wreath Of Marshal Neil roses presented by
Qusen Victoria. Later this wreath was laid
upon the head of the coffin. The two branches
of palm which were laid upon the caskot be-
fore it left Long Branch occupied the same ro-
sitioD. On the floor. at tho head of the cata-
falque. stood broken column OF roses higher
than the one at the foot Of the coffin, and sur
TWO BEAUTIFUL CAsEETs OF FLOWERS
etood-by the side of this column. Cut rose
buds were scattered along the side of the cofIin
on the catafalque. A draped daia, upon which
stood small walnut table covered with grape.
had been built at the head Of the catafalque for
the use of the officiating clergymen. At 1:45
P. NJ, the sound Of solemn music was heard
without, and the Columbia Commandery of
knights marched into the rotunda They were
in full uniform. wearing Grape on the arm.
-Four Of tue Knights at the head OF the column
bore an immense Maltese cross of roses viii, h
was placed at the head Of the coffin The
Knights formed a circle around the catafalque,
bowed their heads and for moment en-
gagged in silent prayer. They then
slowly marched out of the building by the
door through which they had entered. Three
members of the Chinese legation N full uni
form entered soon afterwards, and OCCASION
ally representatives Of other legations came in.
singly or by couples, and took seats in the
front row of chairs of the northeast sections.
At 2:lO the general public having tickets Of
admission were allowed to enter. Twelve
hundred tickets of admission in all were is
sued, and at least l, 500 people witnessed the
ceremony. The last side rows Of chairs around
the rotunda were devoted to the public Ono
row next was assigned to correspondents.
Among
THOSE WHO CAME IN
at this time Was Gov: Hoyt and staff Of Penn
Aylvania, the representatives of the Philadel-
phia city council, delegates from the board OF
aldermen of New York and Boston, Ex-Secre-
tary Of War Ramsey and many ex-concrcss-
men. After the lapse Of possibly ton minutes,
Justices Mathews and Harlan and ex-Justico
Strong of the Supreme court, entered and took
seats on one side of the sofas facing the cata.
faique. There was a little hustle and the
familiar faces of Col. Corbin with Mrs. Corbin.
Dr. Eoynton, Private Secretary Brown, Execu-
tive Clerks Pruden, Young, Henley and Nor
ton and others and the messengers of tho
White House with their families. The attend
ants were attircd in mourning and their faces
clearly showed. the sorrow which they
felt The occupied the sofas on the
south side Of the catafalque. The members
of foreign legations had all arrived by this
time. and their snowy uniforms eut-rlva1ed
those OF the officers Of tho army and navy who
were seated in the middle Of the east section
The ladies and gentleman of tie Philharmonic
society entered and stood near the coffin on the
south side of the catafalque. AT POO the
members of the house of representatives en-
tered from the south door, They formed in q
double line and marched over to the rotunda
Sergeant-at-Arns Thompson and Clerk Adams
led the procession. Kasson Of Iowa and Tucker
of Virginia were next. followed by ex-Speaker
Randall and Gen. Banks. There were about
seventy members in line, and they took the
front seats on the south section. Five minutes
later there was q momentary hum OF
MINGLED CURIOSITY AND EXCITEMENT,
and tho crowd instantaneously rose to its feet
President Arthur, the cabinet and senators
were entering. Doorkeeper Bassett. who walked
IN q similar procession when the funeral OF
President Lincoln took place, walked by the
side of Sergeant-at-Arms Bright. Following
were President Arthur, Secretary Blaine, ex-
President Grant and ex-President Hayes, Sec
retaries Window and Hunt, Secretaries Lin
coin and Kirkwood, and Postmaster General
James, Mrs. Blaine, Mrs. Hunt, Mrs. Lincoln
and Mrs. Window accompanied their husbands,
and took seats on the left Of the north aisle.
The president and members of the cabinet oc-
cupied the sofa on the right of the head of the
coffin. The senators occupied chairs directly
in the rear. As soon as the procession had
entered, the audience resumed their seats.
Precisely at 8 o'clock the services began. The
only impressive or beautiful feature was the
opening anthe m. 1Qore WeF0 no MUSICAL ILL
struments to accompany the voices, and tue
clear, harmonious notes of the singers echoed
through the lofty hall and thrilled every heart
The voices Of the clergyman were generally
,nd,stlnct, the acoustic properties Of the ro-
tunda being poor The audience listened at
tentively to every word that could be heard.
but there was lack of any manifestation of
feeling, suoh as has been exhibited by the
masses of the people outside for the past four
lays.
THE CEREMONIES
were opened with tho hymn, Asleep in Jesus,
beautifully rendered by volunteer choir.
Rev. Dr.. Rankin then assembled tho platform
attle rear of the catafalque and read in
char, distinct voice the following selections Of
scriptures:
The Lord reigneth. The foods have lifted up
heir voice. The Lord on high Is mighter than the
voice of many waters. Clouds aud darkness are
around about him. Righteousness and judgment
are habi1atio,s # his throne. BY him kings ,eirn
and princes decree Justice. He chanceth
times ana seasons He removeth kings and setteth
up kings. for there is no power but Of God. The
bowers that be are ordained of God Whosoever,
therefore, ressseth the power resste:h the
ordinance of God, and they that resist