New-York tribune., 1885-08-09


observe their grief too closely. The Colones little
daughter and son, who bears the name OF MS re-
nowned grandfather and Jesse Grants pretty little
Nellie are objects of tender interest. They garry
Grant and u 8. Grant, jr;, wear the s iook OF OF
becomes men. The funeral car draws up opposite
the vault the black steps arc placed at the rear OF
the car and the men OF the Ulysses .. Grant Grand
Army Post who have 80 faithfully guarded ne tne
coffin ft # reyerentiaIy for the last time cSsa
Meanwhile, troops are everywhere In MOTION;
Brilliant eoors are flashing on ali sides. Mourni9,i
music rolls wave on wave. seemingly from Ill
sides
READING THE GRAND ARMY RITUAL
The United States troops who acted ms escorts Tor
the body from Mt. McGrcgor to New-York form
line with the coffin at ono end. Within this space
are the pall-bearers Governors, Senators and rep
resentative clergymsn and other distinguished
men. The people eye them curiousy and wonder
with what thoughts their brains arc peoped on
this solemn OCCASION. The members OF the sorrow.
ing family ranged together one side close 70
the coffin. Then hush falls on the assembled
multitude save for the music from r'iitary bodies
who are 100 remote to be aware that the solemn
funeral services are begun But one would nnt
have the music cease. liz seems to harmenize Win
the scene. Members of George X. Meade dranu
Army Post gather around the coffin. the command-
or at the head and tho chaplain at the fOet and DO
gin their ritual services for Comrade U. B. urant'
Soiemnly they lead and respond as follows,
the last sad tribute Of respect to our late and
llustrous COnrade u Grant let us unite In prayer
rIs Pea. ssp.n inn ryss aso
Father OF all amidst this mournfu assembage, we seek
ss %So Death
ing In the depths Of or, hearts We Would % s hss, Ss
that bseveth In Mo- though he were dead yet shall he
ive As conrads after csmrade departs and we marcn
and an Tss
the widows and children OF deceased comrades and Win
reaved by this event which calls here Give them the
oil OF for mourning tho OF praise sprs
country with the rrcedom and peace Of rixhteousns
and through Thy great mercy Savors grace ana Ihy
Thy throne In HEAVEN and to Thy great name shal
praise forever and everl
Post Commander Reed-Ono by ono as tho years
roll called together to fulfil the last sad rites
fll of the cares and measures Of civil life fades away
e. time whe. shoulder 70 shoulder
many battleolds around the guns of our men OF
war, We fought for our dear old x. We may indulge
the hope that the spirit with which on land ard sra
hardship prvation ana danger encountered by our
dead heroes. botted Out from the hstor or
memories OF the generations TO am
g Ouedient to the Dehest OF dutv whereby to-day our
National honor secure and cur loved ones resi- IL peace
under the protection OF the dear old nag May the illut
irious c Of him whom lay In tho tomb to-day prove
gorisns incentve TO the youth who In tho ages to come
may be called upon TO uphold the destines OF our conn
try As the roll too shall have fought our
battles through aud DO laid to rest our souls following
the long column 10 the realms above as grim death hour
by hour shall mark Its victims. Let so 1.-Two that whom
that time shall come. those leave behind may say
above graves Here lies the body OF t,uchearied
brave aud earnest defender Of the Republic"
Senior vlce-Comminisr Lewis w. Moore Naying
wrcs OF evergreen upon the coin.In behalf OF me
Post give this tribute, symbol OK undying iovo Tor
comrades Of the war
Junior vicr.Commander John A. wiedcrshcim dayinx
flowers upon the csninl-SYmboi OF purity. we
offer at ,his sepuchre May future generations
emulate the unselnsh devotion Of even the lowlest OF
Past Post-Commander A. J. Sellers 1aying q laurel
wreath upoa tue ooiinl-Last token of affection FROM
adj Ia na "A
The Rev. j. W. sayors. Chaplain.in-C Chof Of the Dc
partment OF Pennsylv4uit-Ths march OF another CON
radc aud hc lies down after IL In tnc house ap
pointed for all the living. Thus summoned, this open
tomb reminds us Of the fraty OF human lie aud tho
tennr. By Which we hold our own; IN such an hour
n seems we'll We should leave our comrafe to rest
where over him Will bend the arching sky as II did In
by the way or on the bai-ed Tor an hours sioep As
he wac then 40 ho st-ln the hands Of the Heavenly
Father "God givsth his beloved sleep"
As we lay eonrsdc Town here To rest let Is cher
ish his virtues and strive 10 emulate his example Re
minded forcbly " tho vacant place so lately dcd by
our deceased bro her. that ranks thinning. let
each be- loyal to every virtue so true TO every
f1endhlb. .. faithful in our remaining msrsh tina, so
TS"y not no asi'
Ia Captain Of our salvation Win call US tp that srSte
may may remain unbrot.n. Jesus saysth THY brother
Behold the silver cord having been oosed. the golden
bowl broken. We commit th. body 10 tho grave where
God who gave IT, Earth to earth. ashes TO sshrs
fnst 10 dust hooking for tho resurrection
aud the life TO come. through our Lord Jesus Christ
Bishop Harris next read the first portion OF tho
simple and Impressive burial service Of the Method.
ist Episcopal Church. beginning, 81 am tho res
direction and the Iife saith the Lord" He read In
clear, firm tone, and was distinctly heard by all
hose around him. From l. Corinthians Nv. Al.
bishop Harris read: There IL ono glory Of the
sun. and another glory Of tho NOON, and another
glory Of the stars for one star d iifcreta from
tUnf .natn Nc al "A r.
vice was read by the Rev. Dr. Newman. Bishop
Henry e. Potter stood beside Bishop Harris, aud at
his left was Robert Coilyer., General Sner-
and Arthur completed tho group at tho left |
II the coffin during tho services.
Colonel Frcderlcs d. Grant and his wife. Mrs
sartoris and tho other members OF the Grant family
stood at the head OF the coffin. while near the foot
stood President Cleveland, Vice President Hen.
iricks. Secretary Bayard General Hancock, General
I,nckner aud other officers. When Dr: Newman
closed his prayer tho palibearers lifted the collin
and carried It INTO the yanlf. huger stepped
rom the ranks aud sounded taps Al the last note
If the call a voey Of musketry1from the 7th Rcg-
nent broke the silence and the echoes went revef-
down tho HUI lson. rhrso volleys we're
ired by The 7th. three more by the 22d and three
BY the Battery OF Artillery.
Then General Buckncr stepped forward to greet f
Mrs sar,or whom dT,n, he had met on da1 MS
Cleveland and others also advanced to shake
hands with Colonel Grant and express Their sym.
Datny. Inc Drass Keys OF the Naull, IN pOcket VI
black velvet. were presented TO General Hancock
Dy Mr. McCann, the builder, and the General. IN
urn. presented them to Mayor Grace. They were
laced by the Mayor IN the hands Of President
Crimmns. of the Park Department.
As soon as the services had closed and T.
Inc carriages had been driven away
he crowd broke thr ,ugh Its confines and IN
. moments time covered the whole plateau. With
ome difficulty they were driven back the police
Until the coffin had been seated and riveted In ITS
teol case. Captain j. A. Fossenden, of Battery ii.
9Th Artillery. tDen took charge OF the tomb and g.
abiishsd a guard. iIne was formed by the Park
police 10 permit those whe wishei 10 look into the
,ault After dark there was still a largo number
n people lingering about the grounds.
During tho afternoon the attention
Il many was directed to a pair OF king birds
v hose nest Is in the tall hemlock that shade the
omb The birGs ciTced to aud fro above the i
,an be fore the service twItteriug shiiIy ut tho