Milford chronicle., 1885-08-14

Zen EnOuRu u Dt . CEua1
That raiseth me-
Still all my song stall be
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer to Thee!
BENEDIcTIoS.
In the course Of his remarks DR.. Newman
said:
che is one Of the few men in history who
did more than was expected. Some men ex-
cite great expectations by the brillianoy OF
their preparations; but this quiet, medltai1ye,
undemOnstratye man exceeded all expecta-
tons by doing more than he had promise d,
and by doing what all others had failed to do.
Others had done their best with consclen-
tiousness worthy OF all praise; they had
worked up to their maximum strength and &c
complished much; they had contributed large
" to the final victory, and shall receive well OF
their country. It was no fault Of theirs If ma
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 impregnabe2 It yielded to his COM
maRd for an immediate and unconditional
surrender Did Vieksburg defy his sixth
plan OF capture His seventh plan was q
success. Did Richmond hurl defiance at all
previous attempts? His final effort was
triumph, and over the doomed capital Of the
Confederacy triumphantly hoated the flag OF
Union.
s'Such were his untold hidden resources Of
adaptation, ever unfolding to meet tho de-
mand Of new situations that he would have
proved himself equal to any position OF trust
and to auy emergency that might arise. .
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
when men everywhere will recognize the great
ness and benefcence of his administration as
President Of the United States. It were
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; so 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
lust 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 foster; when the
rivals for place and power Sre no moIei them
as comes the sun from the mSst of the morn
ing, so shall his Administration appear In
greatest splendOr. Then the historian of that
calmer age will wonder how a 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,
how breadth 0f gtQtng-
manship in the measures which he originated
and approved"
In giyingpersonal "reminiscences OF the Gen
eral be said:
"And such was the tenderness Of his love
and solicitude for her and hers he surprised
her by letter found after his death. Il came
as a message to her from him after he had
gone When his spirit had returned to the
God who gave it, there was found secreted in
his robe his last letter to her, enveloped,
sealed and addressed. He had written it be-
times; written it secretly, and carried the
sacred missiye day after day during fourteen
days. knowing that she would find it at last.
In it he poured forth his soul in love for her
and solieitude for their children"
LEAVING MT. 1caREGoR.
After the services ended there was move
ment of the people to the cottage to get a
final look at the body. But it was not deemed
advisable to admit any one in view Of the fact
that it was near the time for the funeral train
to start. General Sherman, General Hancock
and Senator Evarts ] # the balcony together.
o. s. Grant Post 327 Of Brooklyn, bore the
body from the cottage to the station shortly
before / o'clock. The military we're drawn up,
q salute was paid the remains as they passed
to the depot, and the throng stood with un-
covered heads while the coffin was borne to
the car.
The mountain train waited at the little rus
Ian 90 NnI
at 1 o'clock. The bluffs and ridges on each
side Of the track we're densely thronged with
people, and the grove south Of the cottage
where the generals little grandchildren
played was alive with spectators.
The train passed slowly down the mountain.
The train rolled on toward the plain steady
and true. The little village of Wilton was
passed, and on the platform few hundred
villagers silently saw the passage with uncoy-
cred heads.
Tue last curve was rounded aud the train
Strengthened away pa: al 81 with the tracks Of
the Delaware and Hudson tracks on which,
Just north of Mount McGregor depot the
funeral train Of the New York Central road
was waiting, while thousands Of persons were
being held back by tho military. Tho noun
tain train drew alongside the other train and
paused. There were nine cars Of the New
York Central train, Engine No. 2l0s Of the
Delaware and Hudson with Engineer Fisher
car Woodlann. The other cars were occupied
as follows Car No. 2, clergy and DR.. Douglas;
3d. the sons and notable mourners; 4th. Gen.
Handbook aud staff; 9TH, Governor Hill and
staff eta, the press; 7th and Sth, military es-
cort; and 9th, baggage. The remains, in
silence. we're lifted by the honor guard to the
car, 'sWoodlawn, which was draped dead black
with bombazine and hung with flags.
The funeral parties were transferred to
their respective cars, all which we're trimmed
plain black with plated bombazine. Tho
Brooklyn guard Of honor and the six men OF
the Loyal Legion and detail OF regulars
entered tho dead car with the Two men Of
Wheeler, Post Soon after o'clock superin-
lendent voorhees, babe Conductor Thornton
give the signal to start, and the impressive
sud heavy train moved through the throngs
and away from Saratoga.
The train arrived at Albany at $40
AT ALBANY.
The decorations throughout Albany we're
unusually elaborate. The arches Of the prin-
ciple facade Of The city hall were filed with
rising sims Of black with purple rosetieg, All !