The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-12
The Solemn Obsequies at st. Mat
thew's Church in Washington.
Cardinal Gibbons Offlciates at the
Impressive Burial Services.
His Sermon Marked with Conserv-
atism and Eloquence.
He Takes a Broad and Liberal View
OF the Late Unpleasantness-Ex-C
federate Generals Do Honor to
the Distinguished Dead.

hhshlNhION, aug. ll.-lue ltSl IlltS
for the dead were today performed accord
ing to the ordinances OF the Roman Cath
ole church for Phillip Henry Sheridan,
general OF the army OF the United States,
and his body was laid to rest in beautiful
Arlington, the city of the soldier dead.
The event was marked by a general sus-
pension OF public business. The cere-
monies throughout were in keeping with
the character OF the man. st. Matthews
church, where the remains OF Gen. Sheri-
dan had lain in state since Thursday after.
noon, and where the principal burial serv-
ices were held, is an ancient edifice Of
modest proportions. II is the most popu-
lar Catholic church in Washington.
AT THE CHURCH.
Alto o'clock the doors OF the church
were thrown open and such OF the large
crowd assembled outside as had received
tickets OF admission'were permitted to en-
ter.
At about $50 o'clock, the pail bearers,
headed by Gen. Sherman, in full uniform,
entered at the left OF the catafalque. Soon
after the joint committee Of Congress ap-
peared and was conducted 10 seats reserved
Tor them in front and TO the right OF the
catafalquc four of them occupying Gen.
Sheridan's pew. They wore white sashes
and were headed by Senators Gray and
Hampton, and
AMONG THEN Ex-coNFEDERATEs
Gen. Joseph Wheeler, Of Alabama, and
one-armed Gen. Charles L. Hooker, Of
Mississippi.
About g4O o'clock the President and
Mrs. Cleveland and Secretaries Fairchild
and Villas took seats in the front pew.
About five minutes after the Presidential
party had been seated, Mrs. Sheridan ar
rived aud was escorted to her seat at the
left OF and near the casket. She was
deeply yelled, and leaned on the arm Of
Col. Sheridan. They were accompanied
-.-Isy Gen. and Mrs. Rucker and son, Miss
Fucker, John Sheridan, the general 8
brother, and his wife. The rear OF the
church was occupied by a large number Of
members OF Congress and officers Of the
army and navy and public officials. The
wide galleries and all available seats in
the church were occupied before the
burial services began.
At Just l0io'clock twenty-five accolytes
entered from the sacristy, and fling right
and left TO seats beside
the BLACK FAILED cATAFALQuE.
They we're followed by eight Domnicans,
wearing heavy black and white habits,
and then surpliced priests chanting "The
Mseere." AZ the conclusion OF this
Fathers Ryan, Kcrvick and Mackin, the
deacon, sub.deacon and the celebrant OF
the mass, entered the sanctuary. They
were followed by the Right Rev. John l..
Foley, bishop elect Of Detroit, and two
priests. Cardinal Gibbons was the last 10
enter. lie wore a red cassock, with sur
plce and purple cap, with long gold
chain supporting the pectoral cross
on his breast and the red 'zucchetta'
upon his head. Knecling nj the altar he
offered n prayer, and iakinghis seat on the
throne the celebration OF the solemn re-
quiem mass was begun. In accordance
with the wish Of Mrs Sheridan the
Schmidts mass, one Of the simplest in the
muoical composition, Fas sung by the
choir with organ accompaniment. At the
onertory the 80, Christi Salvador Mundi'
was sung. The ceremony occupied forty
minutes. When IL was concluded Cardi.
nal Gibbons assembled the pulpit and began
the sermon.
CARDINAL GinboS's SERMON.
And Jonathan and Simon TOOK
duuANt AlN'il hhAtf' hihA ~
the scpulchrc OF their fathers In the city
Of Modin. And all the people Of lsrae
-bcwailcd him with great lamentations and
they moufned him for many DAYS, and
raid Now il the mighty fallen that sayct
the people Of Israel i. Mach, TX, 1921
"Well might the children OF Israel DO
wall their great captain, who led them a
often 10 battle and TO victory. And vel
may this nation grieye for the loss OF thu
mighty chicitain whose mortal remain
now lie before Us. In every city and towr
and village from the Atlantic TO the Ia
cihc his name Is uttered with sorrow an,
his great deeds recorded with admiration
There Is one consoling feature that dis
tinguishcs the obscquics OF our illustriou
hero from those Of the great Hebrew
leader. lie was buried in the midst o
war, amid the clashing Of arms, and sur
rounded by the armed hosts Of the enemy
our captain, thank God. was buried ami,
profound peace while We were enjoyin
The blessings Of domestic tranquility, an
are In friendship with al the world.
'The death Of Gen. Sheridan will be Ia
mented not only by the north, but also b
the south. know the southern people,
know their chiyalry, ! know their magma
nimity. their warm and ancctionata nj
ture; and I am sure that the sons OF IN
south, and especially those who fought ]
Che late war, will join in the nationi
lamcniation, and will lay a garland ,
mourning on the bier Of the great genera
They recognize the fact that the nation
general is dead. and that his death Is I'll
nations loss. And this universal sympi
thy coming from sections Of the country
irrespective Of party lines, is easily ~
counted for when We consider that und'
an overriding providence the war In whic
Gen. Sheridan took such a conspicuot
part has resulted In increased blessings
every State In our common country.
There's divinity that shapes our ends,
Rough hew them a. We Will
49, "And this is true Of nations ne well
individuals. What constitutes the grei
difference between the wars OF antiquil
and our recent warf The war Of u
olden times WIS followed by subiUgatic
and bondage In the train Of our gre
struggle came reconciliation and freedom
Alexander the Great waded through u
blood Of bis fellow man. BY the sword