The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1885-08-21

string of carriages alghted, first Rev. ].
p. Newman and Bishop Hlrris. Following
them wer, Gems Sheridan AMI Buckner,
Sherman and joe Johnston, Gan. John A.
Logan AMI George W. Boutwell, Theh
came the funeral car, preceded by ths band
and surrounded by the members OF George
g. Meade post, Of Philadelphia. Behind
them, and coming slowly down between
the ranks OF soldiers at present arms,
were the family and mourners. among
whom were President Cleveland, Vice Pres
ident Hendricks. ex- Presidents Arthur aud
Hayes, Gen. John Sherman and other nota-
bles. When the car had reached its place
befors the door OF the tomb the Governors
Isia" '."r!.. stationad an th. k~n,I En- th-
borth, started 70 play, aui all down the
niiks muffisd drums beat a sad tattoo.
When the steps prepared for the purpose
were placed at the back Of the car the vet
Grams et Meade post who were chosen as
pail bearers mounted to 1t, and, under COM
mand Of an officer below, bore the casket to
the cedar box on the ground before the door,
Behind them came Col. Grant, with his
wife, his brothers wife, and little Nellie.
They took their places to the south Of the
casket. President Cleveland and Cen Han
cock were directly behind, while Dr. New
man, Bishop Harris and the soldiers and
prominent officials ranged themselves at the
north and west sides When the casket had
been placed in the cedar lead lined box the
members OF Meade post stepped forward.
and, as was their right, began the last ser.
vices over the body Of their dead comrads.
The services were very brief. Post Com
mandsr Alex Reed, stepping forward, said:
We are assembled to pay the last sad tribute
Of respect to our late commander and inustrious
eOmrade Ill ~ Grant. Let n nnifA N
The chaplain will invoke the divine blessing.
Post Chaplain g. Irvine White then said:
God Of battlesl Father Of all Amidst this
sssL Thee EhS
who changed the night Of death into morning.
In the depths Of 2nF heaFts We would hear the
celestial words; " am the resurrection and the
dead, yet shall he i've" As comrads after com.
rade departs and we march on with ranks broken
help US to be faithful unto Thee and each. We
beseech Thee, look in mercy on the widows and
children Of deceased comrades, and with Thine
own tenderness console and comfort those be-
reaved by this event which calls US here, Give
the oil OF ioy-the garment OF praise for the
spirit Of fheaviness." Heavenly Father bless and
save our country with the freedom and peace OF
Righteousness, and through Thy great mercy,
Savior's grace and Thy holy spirits favor may
we all meet at last in Joy before Thy throne in
Heaven, and to Thy great name shall be praise
forever and ever.
At the close Of the prayer grizzled bug
,of eoAo ous Va eoo enTohS' eho, sbanoing
directly over the body, sounded "taps."
Then Bishop Harris came forward, and,
while a gentleman standing near shielded
his head from the sun, which beat iercely
down, he began the beautiful burial serv-
Ice, which commences, II am the resurrec-
ton and the life." When he had concluded
be read from Corinthians w., Al, and fol-
lowing verses: There Is one glory Of the
sun and another Of the moon, and another
glory Of the stars; for one star diffsreth
from another In glory" eto.
Thon Comrade Lewis 4 Moore laid o
wreath of svergroens on tho casket, saying:
SIN behalf OF the post give this tribute,