Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-06-11

in uniform in the column.
Post 10 of Cambridge was in uniform.
1t struck all beholders rs most fitting,
that Gen STANDARDS body should not be
carried in the usual way, but instead
borne lovingly and reverently upon the
shoulders of men who were true to him in
life and proud to honor him in death.
1t was also most fitting that Major Gen.
Wells, the officer of highest army rank
living in our State, should be marshal of
the day. No officer in New England
handles a column of men with more abil
ity than Gen. Wells, and his capacity was
never better shown than on tins OCCASION
1t was nevertheless marked to an expo
fenced eye because it vas all so quiet shat
there seemed to be no management about
it,
Want of space compels us to omit other
notes of the occasion, and n number
OF letters from Vermont officers, called
out by the event of Gen. STANDARDS death
One of the most touching incidents of
Saturday in this city was the visit of
Mrs. Staunarl and her daughters to the
City Hall in the forenoon. The speCta
tors, who had been steadily passing by the
collin, were excluded for few moments
while mother and daughters took last
look upon tho face OF the husband and
father. Mrs. STANDARD, as some of our
readers know, has been an invalid for
more than thirteen years. owing to a fall
While Gen. SJannald was collector of Gus
toms, and consequent injury to the spine
affecting some of the nerves of motion, so
that she has not in all these years been
able to lift either arm from her side or
TO use her hands for any of the thousand
things for which even the idlest hands are
constantly employed. 1t was Il plieous
sight to see her standing mOtiOnless by
the side of the casket, unable to even wipe
away the tears which flowed SO freely as
she babe farewell to the mortal part dear
even in death of her husband. The bunch
of beautiful dark pansies which she had
brought as "A last Offering of love, had to
be placed in the cold hand of the general
by another hand than hers. So, as She
stood by the grave in the afternoon, it
Wrung many heart to see one of the
daughters lift her mothers veil and wipe
away her tears. Mrs. Stannard Is an esti
mable lady as well as Il deeply afflicted
woman, and she deserves the sincerest
sympathy Of all kind and Christian hearts.
May God comfort the mOurners.
Among the mourner- were General stan
nard's brother, Mr. Samuel Stannard Of
st. Adams, with his wife and daughter,
Mr. Henry Clark and family of st. Adams,
Mr. Warren Clark, Samuel Everett and
wife of Colchester, Mr.. William Drew and
Mr.. II. II. Davis Of this city.
/ The absence Of Coz. George w Hooker
who was so long member of Gen. stan
nard's staff, and stood so high in his con-
hdencc aud esteem, was universally re-
/ GREETED He was detained in New York
/ by the Illness of his wife. In Il note to
General Peek, expressing his regret that
/ he could not be present at the funeral he
says 81 owe a debt Of gratitude and duty
/ to the memory of General Stannard, and
| should he present at his funeral We're
/ circumstances different ! know that un-
der your charge nothing will be left un-
I done to honor the brave soldier the true
. friend and genial companion.'
The badges on the generals breast rs he
/ lay in his coffin were those of the Grand
Army of the Republic and of the Vermont
I COnsstOry.
The troops of the l2th [. S. Infantry
from Plattsburgh made very fine APP
pearauce and their marching and firing
deserved high praise.
1t is simple justice to the Barlow Grays,
| University battalion and Rock Point ca
diets to say that in their marching and gen
eral appearance they stood at no serious
disadvantage as compared with the regu-
| lars
The weather was very fine, the streets
kept Watered and free from dust by
the Improvement society, and rs the
march was not long one, it was made
without discomfort or fatigue on the part
OF those composing the procession.
Among the floral emblems placed on the
casket were = beautiful anchor, star and
wreath, the gifts of friends in Burlington
/ These We're in addition,tO wreath, Il cross
and other flowers sent on from Washing
ton
Col. Irving, the officer of the House who
came on from Washington in charge of
the remains, and stayed till after the flu
neral, was much moved by the signs Of
mourning and respect paid to the dead
soldier at his home. He said II shall 90
I hack N fpl Vermont
senators and congressman and his other
friends there, that every thing possible
was done by the Nermouters in honor Of
Gen. STANDARDS memory and that no
where could it all have been done in Il
better manner
From the letters received by Gen Peck,
we select several, rs of general interest.
] Though none of them We're intended for
publication, the writers will pardon us
for printing them.
From Senator unds-Particulars OF
the Generals Illness.
SENATE CHAMBER. WASHINGTON.
u. c., June |, 1856.
| My Dear General received your despatch
yesterday afternoon. which was the first in .
| formation tad of Gen. Stannard's Illness |
went immediately to his lodgings and found
/ him very i'll, indeed, but being kindly cared
for in every way. He was able to recognize
me and | persuaded him to take some nOur-
ishment winch he had declined from those
around him. ] went Immediately to see his
physician, Dr. Boyne, who lived near, and
him us he had double pneumonia.
told the doctor ! thought from
his appearance that he could not live As
hours. | asked the doctor to have II consultu-
tion with our family physician, DR.. Lincoln,
which was arranged I and held last even
my and rlNo provided Tor a professional
very much worn out. As ! feared. he passed
away about O'Clock thls morning. have