The Tombstone epitaph., 1882-03-06
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order of the Obsequy Ceremonies

W the capital was refused to all except members of the two houses of Con- gress and the employees of the same, but at that hour the sdoors were thrown open to the holders of tickets to the memorial services, and soon the galleries were filled to their ut most capacity. A large majority of the spectators, out of respect to the occasion, had for the most part dis carded bright colors, and black was the prevailing hue. There were no signs of mourning in the hall. A full-length portrait of the late presi- dent hung back of the chairs of the presiding officer, being itself un- draped.
 Members of the houses were early in attendance, all being arrayed in black. In the lobby back of the speakers desk, the Marine Band was stationed, and at intervals from 10 o'clock until noon, dlscoursed sweet music. At 11:30 Generals Sherman, Sheridan, Hancock, How ard, Meigs and Admirals Ammon, Rodgers and Rogers entered and were assigned seats to the left of the speakers desk and few moments1later members of the diplomatic corps, in full regalia, were ushered in, headed by the Ha- waiian minister as dean of the corps. Their brilliant costumes only served to throw into stronger relief the dark attire of the members of Congress. The whole body sat immediately be- hind them. The Supreme court of the District of Columbia, headed by Marshal Perry, were the next arriv- als. Dr. Bliss was also in attend ance. Mrs. Blaine occupied front seat in the gallery reserved for friends of the president. At 12 o'clock the house was called to order by Speaker Kiefer and prayer was offered by the chaplain. The speaker then said: "This day has been dedi- cated by action of the two houses of congress to services In commemora- ton of James Abram Garfield, late president of the United States. This house is now assembled and ready to perform its part" The resolutions, setting apart to-day for memorial service, were then read by clerk McPherson.
 At 10 a. m. the senate was an- nounced and all rose up as the sena- tors, headed by the officers of that body, entered and took their assigned seats. These were followed by the chief justices and associate justices of the Supreme court, dressed in their robes of office. Again the as- sembled multitude arose as the President of the United States and his cabinet were announced. They were accompanied by Senator Sher- man and Representative McKinny, chairman of the committee on ar- engagements. The president took a front seat on the right of the pre- siding officers chair. At 12:30 Blaine was announced. The cere- monies then opened by a short prayer by Chaplain Power, of the house, after which President Davis presented Blaine who then arose and standing at the clerks desk im- mediately in front of the two pre- siding officers proceeded with impress siveness of manner and clearness of tone to deliver his eulogy from manuscript. The eulogy concluded at 1:50 p. m. As Blaine uttered his last solemn words the spectators broke into storm of applause which was not hushed for some minutes. The address was listened to with great interest and in solemn silence, unbroken by any sound except a sigh of relief such as arises from a large audience when strong tension is removed from their minds. A benediction was then offered by Dr. Bullock, and the Marine Band played the "Garfeld Dead March, The invited guests filed out of the chamber in the same order in which they entered. The House was then called to order, and concurrent res. olution of thanks of Congress to the Hon. Jas. G. Blaine adopted, for the appropriate memorial address deliv. cred by him, and that he be reques. | ted to furnish if for publication. On