Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-08-14
Sound Taps and the Remains of
Gen. Sheridan are Deposited
in Arlington Cemetery.
Volleys of Musketry and an Ar
tillery Salute Awake the Echoes
From the Graves of Soldiers.
Impressive Ceremonies.

WASHINGTON, Aug. ll-Notwlth
standing the expressed wishes of Mrs
Sheridan that the Generals intermenl
might be with as little ostentation q,
was compatible with ordinary mill
tary Observance, SO strong u wave o
national feeling and sorrow was swak
ened, that thousands Of men whC
served under him arrived without am
concerted action during the past TIVE
days, to follow their beloved hero tC
the grave, an" their fervently ex'
pressed desire could not be gainsaid
President Cleveland and his cab
met aud members of both
houses of congress occupied seats
in front of the sanctuary, Mrs. Sheri,
dan and the members of the family sit
ting on the opposite side Of the malr
aisle. Only few Of the immeasur
able tbrong on the outside could hope
to gain admittance and they refrslned
from attempting to overcrowd thu
church. The burial casket containing
the remains was mounted on a cata
falque in from OF the main altar. the
head facing the crucifix and blessed
sacrament. Within the sanctuary
rails sat Cardinal Gibbons upon bis
poutificisl throne attended by several
bishops aud several other ecclesiastical
dignities, Is well as large numoer OF
priests. The scene was grandly SOL
emn and impressive as the cardinal
descended from the sanctuary aud tax.
ing the incense urn sanctitied the re-
mains and sprinkled the casket and
flowers which surrounded IL and enve
loped them with holy water. A
requiem mass was sung by Rev
Father Mackie, assisted by Rev. t. ]
Kervick, archdeacon, and Rev. /. J
Ryan as sub-deacon. Cardinal Glib
bons before the termination mass de
livered stouching and eloquent eulogy
on the cl aracter and virtues of the
great soldier, which made profound
and visible impression on his hearers,
the eyes of the sturdiest being diWmed
with tears. The cardinal said that in
his exemplary life General Sheridan
had lent powerful vindlcation to the
immortal truth that the successful
commanders la all cauntries and in all
ages were those who were sustained
by unsN erying faith in Almighty God
and who were the devoted soldiers oi
Jesus Christ, for without that all theiI
labors, all their battles won and all
their triumphs were in vain. Tn,
cardinals closing words brought teari
to many eyes. Eight sergesns from
the third artillery then marched dowr
the aisle and lifted the casket upon
their shoulders aud bore 1t from tn,
church, the audience standing. i'm.
mediately behind followed an artillery
officer carrying the Generals head
quarters flag. The pail bearers, head,
ed by General Sherman and Speske
Carlisle, had meanwhile taken thei,
places in carriages. Mrs. Sheridan
and family and friends followed TIM
oasket down the aisle and after them
came the presidential party and othe.
distinguished persons. While the ser
vices were in progress the caison va
placed in position to receive the easke
and the generals horse was led TO 1
place Immediately behind. Ii wa
bridled and sadiled just as when rid
den by the General. The General'i
military boots were in the stirdp'
with the toes pointed backward. Tn,
animal was led by a tall sergeant in ful
uniform.
The order of march was Ms follows
A battalion of cavalry; two batteries oI
light artillery; the Marine band; the
Third artillery banda battalion OF foot
artillery; clergy in carriages; pail bear
ers; artillery sergeants; caison bearing
the remains; the Generals horse; Mrs.
Sheridan and family; his military
stall; The President and Mrs. CIeve-
land; the cabinet; the judiciary; the
congressional committees; diplomatic
corps; representatives of the Loyal
Legion aud Gtand Army of the Re-
public, and citizens. As the body was
borne from the church the bell to!led
and the Marine band played the
hym. "Nearer My God to Thee" The
soldiers stood at present arm" aud
nearly all the citizens removed their
hats. When all had been arranged
the column moved slowly In the direc-
tlon OF the cemetery. Several houses
along the route were draped In mourn
ing. At l:90 p. IN. cavalry escort
with Major General Schoneld at la
head came to . halt beside the old Lee