Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-10
THE GRANT OBSEQUIES.

Crowds of distinguished men from every
section were to be seen on every hand. The
Southern generals received much attention.
They were the centre of groups OF Northern
men, all of whom were anxious 10 welcome
them North and express sentiments OF amity
and good will. All day long the blue and
the gray stood shoulder to shoulder, and
New York and Texas, Massachusetts and
South Carolina were shaking hands.
General Hancock's big bevy OF aids was
interesting The Southerners promptly
picked out General FiIzhugh Lee, acting as
an aid TO General Hancock Thousands
who did not know him asked who he was
on account uf his sollierly bearing and fine,
large figure. He is Of the build of General
Sheridan, but wears six inch heavy
brown beari, and the mustachios of Papal
uuardsman.
Tie Virginia battalion attracted consider
able attention because of their soldiery ap-
psnrlncc and excellent marching. Officers
and men united in enthusiastic expressions
Of qualification nj the reception they met,
both from the New York troops and the
rr.z ms. None Of the Nirginians "fell by
the waysi,ie" on the march, and when u
reporter met small platoon of them on the
wharf they appeared fresh as daiscs, and
were in the most exu5erant spirits, and full!
Of tales Of their experiences during the
eventful day. Quite number of them had
never seen the city before, and were amazed
At its size and population, and struck with
its great bridge, its buildings. the elevated
railroad, its armories, hotels, sc.
General Joh"son's long journey to taxi
part in the ceremonies almost made him
sick, and he was taken temporarily i'll
during the procession, but was better at
night.
In the procession General Joe Johnston
rode beside General Sherman, and Buckner
and Sheridan were paired.
During the ceremonies ut the tomb the
family stood at the foot Of The cnsket. Di-
rectly behind tho funeral party stood Gen.
Hancock. At his elbow was President
Cleveland, Vice President Hendricks and
members cf III Cabinet. Near the head of
the caskct, on the right, Sherman and Sher-
ilan in full uniform were uncovered the en-
tire service. At their sides were ex-Presi-
dent Arthur, Mr.. Hayes aud Senator Sher
man. On The other side Of the casket were
Admiral Porter, General Filzbugh Lee,
General Gordon and General Buckner.
When the religious service had ended the
tlumpeter of company A, Fifth artillery
stepped close to the casket and sounded the
tattoo. Little Julia then laid on the coffin
wreath "To Grandpapa." The guard Of
honor bore tho remains within the tomb
and at,5:03 o'clock placed them within the
steel case, the SEALING Of both leaden lining
and steel case then being performed.
The family entered the tomb, remaining
oply few moments, then sought their car
riases, and, when entering, the Seventh and
Twenty se"ond regiments, in line on the
bluff, fired three voleys toward the river,
after which battery +, Fifth artillery, fired
three salvos from the knoll toward the hotel.
The family carriages drove away, but
were not out Of sight when persons attempt,
ed to deface the tomb by writing their
names upon it. A guard of regulars was
mounted at once, the military marched, the
dignitaries rode away, and the imposing
scene was ended.