The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1885-08-20

battles, Fatt er Of al, amidst this mournful
assemblage we seek Thee, with whom
there is no death. Open every eye to be-
hold Him who changed the night OF death
into morning. In the depths OF our hearts
we would hear the celestial word. II am
the resurrection and the life H. that be-
lieveth in me though he were dead, yet
shall he live" As comrade after comrade
departs, and we march on with ranks bro
ken, help us to be faithful unto Thee and to
each other.
widows and children Of deceased CON-
rades, and with Thine own tenderness con-
sole and comfort those bereaved by this
event, which calls us here. Give them the
oil of joy for mourning, the garment of
praise for the spirit of heaviness. Heaven
ly Father, bless and save our country with
the freedom and peace of righteousness,
and through Thy great mercy, Suviour's
grace, and thy Holy Spirits favor, may
we all meet at last in joy before Thy
thone in heaven, and to Thy great name
shall be praise forever and forever"
"Amen," Joined in all the Post.
A dirge was played, after which the ser.
vice continued.
Post Commander Alexander Reed-One
by one, as the years roll on, we are called
together to fulfil the last sad rites OF re-
spect to our comrades of the war. The
present, full of the cares and pleasures of
civil life, fades away, and we look back to
the time when shoulder to shoulder, on
many battle fields, or around the guns of
our men -of-war, we fought for our dear
old flag.
We may indulge the hope that the spirit
with which, on land and sea, hardship,
privation and danger were encountered by
our dead heroes, may never be blotted out
from the history or memory of the genera
tons to come-a spirit of uncomplaing,
obedient to the behest Of duty, whereby
to-day our National honor is secure, and
our loved ones rest in peace under the pro.
lection of the dear old flag. May the illus
trious life of him whom we lay in the tomb
to-day, prove glorious incentive to the
youth who in ages to come may be called
upon to behold the destiny of our country
As the years roll on, we, too, shall have
fought our battles through and be laid at
rest, our souls following the long column to
the realms above as grim death hour by
hour shall mark its victims. Let us so live
that when that time shall come those we
leave behind may say above our graves
"Here lies the body of true hearted,
brave and earnest defender of the Re-
public"
Senior Vice Commander Lewis W. Moore
Qaying wreath of evergreen upon the
coflin)-"In behalf of the Post give this
tribute, a symbol Of undying love for COM
| rades of the war;"
Vice Commander John A. Weidersheim
Qaying bunch Of flowers upon the cotiin)
-"As asymbol of purity, we offer at this
sepulcher rose. May future generations
emulate the unsefsh devotion of even the
lowliest of our heroes"
Post Commander A. ]. Sellers Qaying a
laurel wreath upon the coffin)-"As last
| token of affection from comrades in arms.
we crown these remains with symbol of
victory"
Rev. J. W. Sayers, Chaplin. in. chief of
the Department Of Pennsylvania, G. A. R.,
delivered an address, after which Rev. H.
Clay Trumbull offered prayer. The bugle
| call, "Rest," was then sounded.
DR.. Newman and Bishop Harris then read
the ritual service for burial of the NJ. E.
| Church. Directly behind the burial party
| stood General Hancock. At his elbow stood
| President Cleveland, Vice President Hen.
bricks and members Of the Cabinet. Near
the head of the casket, on the right, Sher-
man and Sheridan, in full uniform, were
uncovered the entire service. At theil
sides were ex. Presidents Arthur and Hayes
of the casket opposite were Admiral Porter
Fitzhugh Lee, General Gordon and Genera
Buckner.
When the religious service had ended the
trumpeter Of Company A. Fifth Artillery
stepped close to the casket and sounded thu
tattoo. Little Julia then laid on the coffir
a wreath, ITO Grandpapa." The guard o.
honor bore the 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, as in
Dictated above.
The family entered the tomb, remaining
only few minutes. They then sough
their carriages, and, when entering, tn
Seventh and Twenty second Regiments, il
line on the bluff, fired three volleys TOWARD
the river, after which Battery F, Fifth Ar
tillery, fired three salvos from the knoll
toward the hotel. The family carriage
drove away, but were not out Of sight whel
persons attempted to deface the tomb by
writing names upon it. A guard of regu
lars was mounted at once, the military
marched, and the dignitaries rode away
and the long chapter was ended.