National Republican., 1883-06-23
DUST TO DUST.
Impressive Funeral Ceremonies Over Two
Prominent Personagcs Yesterday.

the Metropolitan NJ. Il. church yesterday
afternoon The friends of tho dead were
present in large numbers. Among the con-
gregation there were none of the NOR
bidly curious. II was gathering
Of those who had been drawn to
Mr.. Tullock in life by his sterling
genislity and integrity, and who paid his
clay the last tribute of affection. The horal
offerings were numerous and beautiful. On
either side Of the pulpit were vases OF roses
and smilax, and on one side was magnifi7
cent pillow of pinks and tea roses. In the
center, in violets, were the initials IT. Il.
T." On the other side of the pulpit was
large crescent in white roses. There were
numerous other beautiful designs. The
services began at 43O o'clock, and were
opened by the Rev. Mr.. Hartsock,
with feeling prayer. After selection by
the choir the Rev. Byron Sunderland
preached q funeral sermon. He gave his
tory of Mr.. Tullock's political and personal
experience, and paid glowing tributes to his
worthiness The Rev. Mr. Naylor, of Balti-
more, who had been an intimate friend of
Mr.. Tullock for years past, made lengthy
address He said Mr., Tullock was man of
grand aud peculiar character. He was pure,
and honest, and firm. He was fine scholar
and his literary ability was of the finest
character. Mr. Naylor said he was q man
whom to know intimately was to love. He was
n Christian. His religion was of the grand
kind. He did not have belief which he
shut up in his Bible on Sunday night and
kept there until the next Sunday morning.
He was as pious in the postofice as he was in
church. Mr.. MAYORS every sentence was
framed in praise Of tho deceased. Several
times during his address his voice was broken
with emotion.
The Rev. Mr. Norris Of Rylandlchapel, read
"Asleep in Jesus" after which the choir sang
II. The De Molay commandery of knights
Tempar then gathered around the casket,
and the impressive and beautiful Masonic
funeral ceremony was performed. After
its conclusion Wise Master Il. b. Mac
Grotty read the Rose Croix ceremony
of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite
The remains were then taken to the hearse
by Messrs. William Nottingham, Oscar
Huguely, p. II. Branson, Q. X. Shryock,
Turpin, all of whom were employees
in the city postofice. Tho honorary
pail bearers were Secretary Chandler,
Frank B. Conger, John w. Thompson, NJ. w.
Beveridge, Matthew G.. Emery, and ]. G..
Hildrup. A long limo Of carriages followed
the remains from the church to Oak Hill
cemetery, where, after b ief address by
Rev. Dr. Huntly, the pastor of the Metropoli-
tan church. The body was placed in the
vault. 1t will be inferred some day next
week.
MEETING OF THE PosToFFGcE CLERKS.
At a meoteng of the employees Of the city
postofiice to take action in regard to the death
of the Hon. Thomas l.. Tullock, late post
master, the meeting was called to order by
Mr.. +. b. Conger, assistant postmaster, who
was unanimously elected chairman, and Mr..
Howard Bell was made secretary. 1t was
moved by Mr.. Plant that the chair appoint a
committee to draft suitable resolutions as to
the death of our late postmaster, and the
chair appointed Messrs. Plant, Bell, Springer,
Britain, Parrish, Shuflcbotham, Griffin,
Honsey, Elason, and l. A. Bassett. The COM
mittee reported the following resolutions:
II having pleased the all wise Ruler of the Uni.
verse to take from our midst our much beloved
and honored friend, counselor, and chief, Thomas
L. Tullock, late postmaster at Washington, ID. g.,
It behooyes us to testify In some appropriate man
ner our feelings of grief at the taking of of SO hon
ored a citizen, exemplary Christian, and firm
friend, who In every relation Of life was TO his fell
low man Just, honorable, and upright. BY his
death this office loses an efficient chief whose su-
perior fitness for the important position of post
master was recognized by all. While he required
diate subordnates, venerated him for his manly
and benevolent qualities and the unsel6sh inter-
est always manifested In our behalf
Resoired, therefore, That we, the employees of the
city postofce. testify our.app eciation and love 10
our late chief, and extend our heartfelt SYM
pathy TO his bereaved family in their great afiic-
RESOLVED That we attend the funeral in body
and that cony OF these resolutions be trans
These resolutions were unanimously adopted
and after some remarks from the chairman
the meeting adjourned.
THE LATE GEN. CHARLES EWING.
The funeral of the late Gen. Charles Ew.
ing, who died at an early hour Wednesday
morning, took place yesterday from his resi-
dence, 1872 Connecticut avenue. The re.
mains were borne from there TO St. Aloysus
church, whence, after the usual ceremonies
fhax falr 10
and inferred. As early as 3 o'clock the friends
of the family began to assemble at the resi-
dence of the deceased to take q last look at
the face in death and offer their coincidence
to the bereaved relatives. The remains lay
in q handsome silver mounted casket, with an
ornate plate bearing the following inscrip-
lion:
CHARLES EWING.
Died at Washington, ID. c.,
June 30, 1888.
The face bore a placid smile, like the face
of man in pleasant dreams. The casket was
wrapped in the national colors, and piled
high with a profusion of fragrant flowers.
Among the friends who called to pay their
respects were Senator Plumb, Judge Barley,
Rev. J. B. A. Brouillet DR.. W. j. Wolfey,
Charles Il. Lusk, Hon. James Il. Blaine, and
family, Prof, j. Haven Richards, Alfred Will
iams, and Rev. Dr. Pitzer. Tho following
pallbesrers officiated
Honorary--Gen. Rufus Ingalls,, Gen. r. C.
Schonck, Hon. II. NJ. Teller, Hon. w. w.
Upton, Col. John NJ. Bacon, II. j. Ramsdel
esq, Gen. NJ. c. Meigs Rear Admiral Stevens,
q. +. Bowen.
Active-Col. o. NJ. Poe, Col. John L. Tour
tellotte, Gen. r. c. Drum, Gen. S. s. Burdett,
VIM. b. Webb, esq; N. p. Loverdge ESQ.,;
Hon. j, X. McCammon Col. d. G. Forney,
Gen. j. w. Denver, Gen. Charles G. Walcutt,
Gen. II. V. Boynton.
The following relatives and intimate friends
occupied carriages in the funeral procession :
Gen. Thomas Ewing with Mrs. Charles
Ewing, followed by n carriage containing tho
nurse and three little children. Tho second
carriage contained Hon. p. b. Ewing, with
Mrs. Gen, sherman, Gen. Hugh Ewing, and
Mrs. Steele. Hon. j. G.. Blaine and family
occupied carriage, as well as the following
friends of the family; Col. II. b. Denman,
Mrs, John X. Miller, Mrs. Theran Butler,
Miss Butler, T. Il. Sherman, S. j., Miss
Lizzie Sherman, Mrs. Dr. WOlney, Miss Clara
White, and Mrs. Thomas Ewing.
At the church the customary burial service,
tho mass being omitted, was pronounced by
Rev. Father Murphy, who also delivered an
eloquent eulogy upon the virtues OF the de-
ceased.
The services at the grave were performed
by Rev. Father Noonan.
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Mr. w. +. Wasson, says Browns Iron Bit.
ters has improved my digestion and general
health"