Connecticut western news., 1885-08-12
BENKDIoTIoN.

In the course of his remarks Dr. Newman said:
 "He is one of the few men in history who did more than was expected. Some men ex- cite great expectations by the brilliancy of their preparations; but this quiet, meditative, undemonstratiye man exceeded all expecta- tions by doing more than he had promised, and by doing what all others had failed to do. Others had done their best with e conscien- tiousness worthy of all praise; they had worked up to their maximum strength and ac- complished much; they had contributed large ly to the final victory, and shall receive well of their country. It was no fault of theirs if na- ture had not endowed them for the ultimate achievement. But this man, pre-eminent by the happy combination of both nature and Providence, rose superior in the supreme mo- ment, forced all things to do his bidding, and like another Joshua could have commanded sun and moon to stand still to illuminate his final path to victory. His latent resources seemed inexhaustible. Was Fort Donelson esteemed impregnable? It yielded to his com maHd for an immediate and unconditional surrender Did Vicksburg defy his sixth plan of capture2 His seventh plan was success. Did Richmond hurl defiance at all previous attempts2 His final effort was triumph, and over the doomed capital of the Confederacy triumphantly foated the flag of Union.
 'sSuch were his untold hidden resources of
 
 mand of new situations, that he would have proved himself equal to any position of trust and to any emergency that might arise. a Doubtless he will be best known in coming ages as the foremost soldier sof the Republic. Unknown generations will read hIs battles with wonder and admiration. In every ham let, in every metropolis, his martial form will be cast in bronze and sculptured in marble. Historians will vie with each other in paying homage to his genius; but the time will come
 
 ness and beneicence of his administration as President of the United States. It were a crime against history and an injustice to his memory were we to lose sight of the statesman amid the glory of the warrior. Such was the magnitude of those great measures of State, of domestic and foreign policy; 80 far-reach- ing their influence, so comprehensive their mission, that generations may pass from the vision of the world ere the true and full esti- mate of his political worth shall be deter mined. Then his Administration of eight years will receive the calm consideration and just approval of his countrymen. When the memories of party strife shall have been for gotten; when the disappointed aspirations for office shall have ceased to fester; when the rivals for place and power gre no more; then, as comes the sun from the mist of the morn ing, SO shall his Administration appear in greatest splendor. Then the historian of that calmer age will wonder how soldier by en- dowment and education, accustomed only to camp and field, unlearned in statecraft, un- familiar with political science, unacquainted with the methods of civil administration, could have displayed such breadth of states manship in the measures which he originated and approved"
 In giving personal "reminiscences of tho Gen eral he said:
 And such was the tenderness of his lovt and solcitude for her and hers he surprised her by letter found after his death. It came as message to her from him after he hae gone. When his spirit had returned to tht God who gave it, there was found secreted 1T his robe his last letter to her, enveloped sealed and addressed He had written 1t be times; written it secretly, and carried the sacred missive day after day during fourteen In it he poured forth his soul in love for hel and solcitude for their children"
 LEAVING MT. McaREaoR.
 After the services ended there was move ment of the people to the cottage to get final look at the body. But it was not deemed advisable to admit any one in view of the fac that it was near the time for the funeral trail to start. General Sherman, General Hancocl and Senator Evarts left the balcony together D. s. Grant Post 327, of Brooklyn, bore thu body from the cottage to the station shortl, before o'clock. The military were drawn mp salute was paid the remains as they passeC to the depot, and the throng stood with un
  the car.
 The mountain train waited at the little rus tic depot with seven cars. The train started at o'clock. The bluffs and ridges on eacl side of tho track were densely thronged witt people, and the grove south of the cottag where tho generals little grandchildrel played, was alive with spectators.
 The train passed slowly down the mounts The train rolled on toward the plain stead ana true. The little village of Wilton wa .~Tn D. villagers silently saw the passage with uncoN cred heads.
 The last curve was rounded and the trail strengthened away paral el with the tracks 0 the Delaware and Hudson tracks on which just north of Mount McGregor depot th funeral train of tue New York Central roa' was waiting, while thousands of persons wer being held back by the military. The noun tain train drew alongside the other train ant paused. There were nine cars oK the NeV York Central train, Engine No. 210, of tn Delaware and Hudson with Engineer Pishe in the cab, was at the front; next the funera car Woodlawn. The other cars were occupied as follows : Car No. 2, clergy and Dr. Douglas 3d, the sons and notable mourners; 4th. Gen Handbook and staff 5th, Governor Hill anC staff 9th, the press; 7th and Sth, military es oort; and Eth, baggage. The remains, il silence. were lifted by the honor guard to tn, car, fWoodlawn, which was draped dead blacI with bombazine and hung with flags.
 The funeral parties were transferred tC their respective cars, all which were trimmed plain black with plaited bombazine. The Brooklyn guard of honor and the six men oi the Loyal Legion and detail of regulari entered the dead car with the two men o Wheeler. Post. Soon after o'clock Superin tendent Voorhees, bade Conductor Thornton give the signal to start, and the impressive and heavy train moved through the throngi and away from Saratoga.
 The train arrived at Albany ct 3:45.
 AT ALBANY.
 The decorations throughout Albany were unusually elaborate. The arches of the prin- ciple facade of the city hall were filled with .iasr.er anna nE hacIr ,zikE, rrrraRa rnaaktaa