The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-11-25
THURLOW WEED.
Funeral of the Great Journalists and
Statesman.

z uA0fdl OF Gn0 Sfr0aC Journalists ana
Statesman.
NEW YORK, Nov. 24.-The many family connec-
tions. friends and acquaintances of the late Thur
low Weed, as well large number of strangers
commenced callis at his residence in 9th street,
az early as o'clock this morning. The body lay in
neat casket in the nd parlor, but none but in
innate friends were permitted te view the remains.
By spe al request but few floral tributes were sent
by friends. There were however, many beautiful
designs from members of the family.
1t was understood that neither Elk Governor Nor
gan Charles O'Connor would be able to act as
pail bearers, and Gen. Leayenworth of Connecticut
Julius Wood of Columbus Ohio and HI. r. Riddle
of Niagara county, were substituted. Ex-Go ernor
Morgan however arrived before 10 o'c ock. With
those mentioned Gen. james Watson Webb, Ex-
Governor Fish, F. W. Seward. John H. Van Ant
werp, Alfred Van Sandford, John McKeon, Isaac
AT $50 o'clock private funeIal services were
held, Rev Drs, Hall, Paxton and Keinschel Off
cang g:d Among mo- those present pr y% We're Miss Harriet
Williams and Miss Catharine Barnes, Mr.. ans Mrs
Thurlow Weed Barnes, Miss Emily Weed Barnes
VIM. Barnes Miss Birdie Elden Mr.. and Mrs
Sanford, Mr.. and Mrs. w. Seward Erastus Brooks
and Others Rev. DIR. Kenschell delivered the ad-
dress and compared deceased to Albert H. Trace
Madison Gardener aud Henry Clay. He said that
not only in western New YORK, but in the whole
state no two names were as potent or could leave
80 precious a memory or healthful influence as
those of William III. Seward and Thurlow Weed.
The whole life of the deceased was part of the
ions history, he said.
The Rev. DIR. Paxton followed with short
prayer, when the funeral cortege was formed and
proceeded to the church. Miss Harriet Weed was
too agitated to leave The house. Immediately after
the pail bearers and mourners the attaches of
the household and the fr ends of the family. The
funeral party will leave for Albany and tomorrow
the body will be buried from st. Peters Church in
that city.
As early as 9 o'clock the spacious First Presbv-
terian Church, at the of Twelfth street and
Fifth avenue, where the funeral services over the
remains of the venerable journalist were to be held
commenced to fill. Long lines of carriages blocked
Fifth avenue and the neighboring side streets. In
n fha ohrlra n.od I,fn-
Weeds late residence hundreds of people gathered
and in respectful silence awaited the funeral cor
tege. large force OF police were on hand to pre-
serve order, but their services were not required
the OVID moving quietly without the usual crush
ing and hurrying
Shortly after 10 o'clock the doors of the man,ion
opened and Rev DR.. John Hall, Rev. DR.. Paxton
pastor of the church. Rev. Russell Booth and Rev
Dr. Spencer of Rochester came into the street. the
procession filed slowly by Followinp came tbe COT
fin, heavy black cloth covered caskev with silver
handles, rne on the shoulders of six gentlemen
After them came the pail bearers and the family
and friends, and the members of the Press Club
bringing up in the rear. The cori ege marched SOL
Sot s%a'y into the church. the choir chanting sweep
The casket was placed on a catafalque in the CEN
tire aisle. The family were seated in the front
James g. Blaine and William M. arts entered
arm in arm, and among other distinguished persons
present we're Edwards Pierrepont, Hamilton Fish.
vanderpool of AspinwaIl, Will lam E. Dodge sx-
Judge Bosworth, ex- x-Governor John I. Hoffman. Sa-
EN- Il. Wales, Howard Carroll. John Fl. Starin.
Iol: @ Fred A. Conkling, Rev. VIM. Scott Downsey.
William Darling, Collector Robertson, ex-Post-
master General James, Postmaster Henry G. Pear
ION. Whitelaw Reid, A. d. Barbour, Charles J.
CORNELL, George Dawson, Clarence Mead, Peter
Cooper, Dwight Law ence, George Starr. and ia
,ob Sharp and many Others After reading from
he Scriptures by Rev. DR.. Paxton, the choir sang
"A bide with Me-" after which Rev. Dr. John Hail |
delivered an appropriate funeral address.
AT the conclusion of DR.. Hall,s address the Rev.
Dr. Spencer prayed for the Divine blessing on the
nourners, and the choir sang Nearer, My God to
lhee. The benediction was pronounced by Rev
Sussell Booth. The congregation then filed past |
ne open coffin and took their last look at the face
Z .ne dead journalist and statesman. The remains
,apied by the family they will be takqn on the |
teamer Drew to Albany, where intern ent takes |
'lace tomorrow.