The news., 1882-10-24

last, was most impressive and sig
nificant event in connection with Irish
affairs. The first obsequies we're as
nothing compared to the pageant of
the present; and perhaps new in
terest was added 70 the occasion by
the knowledge that the removal Of
the body from Trenton to Boston is
bat the first step toward pilgrimage
that will have its fnal shrine in Ire
land. For some time it had been de-
cided by the family to have the body
removed to the Tudor vanlt at Mount
Auburn Cemetery, Boston, and the
necessary prelminaries were intrust-
ed to Mr.. J. J. Nolan, undertaken, of
Philadelphia. The Land Leagues
aud other Irish organizations of Tren-
ton and Philadelphia, as we'll as those
Of New York, had been engaged in
active preparation for the solemn pro-
ceedings for weeks. On Wednesday
morning Mr.. Stephen J. Meany, rep
representing the Irish National Land
League-and one of the original pail
bearers-met by preconcert the Tren-
ton Committee and proceeded with
workmen and vel appointed hearse
to Riverview Cemetry, near Trenton,
the place of temporary deposit. The
casket was speedily transferred to the
hearse, and passing through Trenton
on the way to the depot, there was an
improvised funeral. Hundreds of
people crowded the thoroughfares and
walked iu procession after the hearse.
Around the Trenton station 1t was
found that large oontingents from the
Irish patriotic organizations of Phil
a
adelphia were there to receive the
body. These representing Ladies'
Leagues and Mems societies, wore
suitable mourning emblems. By the
early trains from New York some few
representative personages arrived, in
q.
cluding Mile. Rosa D. Erina, on special
invitation of Mrs. Parnell; Mrs. Kate
Diggs had reached Bordentown on
the previous evening, accompanied by
Mr.. J. Fl. Parnell, brother of the
deceased lady; Mr.. Mooney, President
of the Central Land League, and Mr..
Hines, its Secretary, who had been
the guests of Mrs. Parnell.
During temporary stay at Trenton
the lid of the casket was detached, and
.here the privileged few had an op-
portunity Of beholding the well-known
and familiar features. The body has
undergone further process Of en-
balming under the direction of Mr..
Nolan, and save for the presence Of
the sad accessories, no one could as
sOciate death with the appearance Of
Fanny Parnells face. The magnif-
cent casket having been placed in
position on the train, the delegates
and escorts took their places with all
due solemnity. At Bordentown a
halt was made, in expectation that
Mrs. Parnell would there join the
party, but the lady's state of prostra-
tion under this new excitement was
such as to forbid her that sad gratif.
cation.
At Camden surprise awaited those
members Of the funeral procession not
already in the secret. A hearse ol
tasteful design surmounted with white
plumes-having pendant in front the
Irish and American flags, and drawn
BY six white horses fittingly capar.
isoned, awaited the party at theferry
Hundreds of the inhabitants of the
city Of Philadelphia with Grape en-
blems, we're there to receive the re-
mains with sympathetic houors; bul
on crossing the ferry and reashine
Philadelphia, the scene presenting
itself beggars description. Sidewalks
were rendered impossible, windows
we're crowded with occupants, trucks
and drays were availeds of by eager
sightseers. The police tried to bt
effective, but failed 10 . degree, ant
it was labor cf difiealt7 which
nothing but the mourning badge wal
sufficient, to find way through the
solid masses. Notwithstanding the
crush, there was j solemn and respect
ful silence amounting to the dignity
Of sorrow. This % to speak, the
second funeral pageant Of the day,wal
an immense and imposing affair. Ovel
5000 persons participated as mourn.
ers. -ssy
Transferred to the large hall of tht
station, the casket was an object 0.
attraction to Thousands, and every one
was marked in praise of the taste o
the design, the skill of workmanship
and the richness of material.
At 4 o'clock p. NJ, after two hours
delay at the station, the sad journey