Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-07
vuNnnAL OF nx-aov. ENaLIsH.

shs Ohurch-A Notably Public Trib- use Go an HonoFeA Man and Cls1xen- Many Distinguished Men From Oth- CT Cities Pressnt-The Intermont.
 The funeral ot ex-Governor James E. English took place yesterday afternoon. De- spite the driving snow storm and the in- clemency of the weather in general, large number of people availed themselves of the opportunity afforded between the hours of ii and o'clock to view the remains of the sleeper, among whom were many citizsns of note and prominence, while every walk of life was represented in the constant stream | of mourning and sorrowing friends. Some | of the visitors came in carriages, while oth- CTS came from distance on foot, bravipg the l wintry blasts to pay their tribute to the dead. The casket repossd in the front par. Tor. It was heavily drsped in black broad- cloth snd richly lined with white satin. On the lid was silver plate bearing the in- scription: "Jams. Edward Engiish; born the top of the casket, at tho foot, lay a bunch of royal palms, knotted with white ribbon, and almost concealing the plate was a wreath of ivy. Another wreath of ivy and bride roses rested against one of the black pillars which supported the casket. On g table . few feet distant was magnificent pillow, composed entirely of choicest viol:ts, set in tasteful borderings; and few feet away also was another wreath of exquisite | flowers and two large punches of white roses, All these were from Mrs. English. | At the left of the casket, near the head, stood large piece representing broken column. The tall shaft or column, which was made of carnations, rose from neld or l ~ul kxpip poI mikh vipIafa In the corner of the field was a sheaf of wheat, while growing about were flowers of various hues and colors. These were the only offer- ipps. and it was at tho request of the family that none be contributed by friends.
 The face of the sleeper bore an expression of calm rspose, and as if after lifo's battles he slept well and peacefully. Like as in life, | the silent features; tho integrity, high sense Il of honor, dignity and simplicity, frmness and commanding ability; in short, the pstriotic citizen, the true hearted Christian gentleman. After life's ftful fever, he rests All the surroundings indicative of the last sad ceremonies that comes to humanity were iu keeping with the simplicity that the simple and tasteful. The last sad services were in similar keeping with the surround. ings.
 public and none but the family relatives and guests of the family were admitted. The
 hour that followed was one of silence and at
 two o'clock tho service at the house began,
 and were conducted by Rev. Dr.. Morgan,
 rector of the Church of the Heavenly Rest
 New York, assisted by Rev. MT. Lines, rec
 tor of St. Paul's, Rev. Dr. Beardsley, rector
 of St. Thomas', and Rev. MT. Alcott, assist
 ant minister of St. Paul's. The service
 consisted of tho simple bat impressive buria l -lkcsl 0e tha EpiocOpa1 chDreh and vheY
 they were concluded, the family and relative
 took their last look at the body. Tn
 casket was then clesed, and few moment
 afterwards the funeral procession emerge
 from the house and wended its way to S' = Paul's church, only short distance away
 Governor Euglish's staff, and who had oharg
 of the funeral, led the way, and tmmediatsl
 after him came the ushers, Lieutenant Gov n ernor Merwin, General E. E. Bradley, Gen
 ersl George H. Ford and E. 0. Beecher. The
 came Rev. MT. Lines and Rev. Dr. Beardsley ]. Rev. Dr. Morgan and Rev. Mir. Alcot, n Next followed the bearers, HiraI
 GmP psns % i0.s,.o T,SS1'dse s.v.n
 Luzon B. Morris. Judge J. o. Ho
 lister, Richard Peck and George 4 : Lewis The casket was borne by eigf carriers selected by the bearers and as it W, carried from the house to the sanctuary tt I DeODl0 WHO lln6u Ju6 way IoteI0utly lltte
 .heir hats. Following the casket was Mir N English leaning on the arm of her brothe | Lucius Morris. Then came in the ord, )I named Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. Englisl
 Charles L. English and family, MT. and MT
 K. H. English, MT. and Mrs. Philo Rabbi
 and Miss Babbitt, William B. Pardee an
 family, Mrs. John English and family, MT
 George D. English, c. s. Msrsick and fan
 fly, MT. and Mrs. James G. English, Mir. ar Mrs. George l.. English, Benjamin R. En l. fish and family, Mir. and Mrs. James Englis ! Mr. and Mrs. Lewis H. English, Mir. ar \ Mrs. John 0. English, MT. and Mrs. Edg is N. Babbitt and Mrs. N. s. English and Mr A Mary Kent. After these came the friends
 the family.
 A squad of six police officers headed
 Sergeant Lent Bishop was on duty to kes
 the sidewalks clean for the passage of Il
 procession, but owing to the snow stor
 which had not yet abated, their task was .
 easy one, most of the people being at Il church under shelter from the stormy el
 ments without.
 Long before the arrival of the processit
 at the church both galleries were filled wi,
 people, sea of faces in each gallery lookiI ', down upon the scene below. The doors v tho central or main entrance of the audien Y room was kept closed awaiting the arrival fl center aisle being reserved for the relativ t' and guests. The rear passsgeway from t
 side aisles to the center was also closed facilitate tho labors of the ushers, who wei
 for tho center aisle, General E. E. Bradle
 right side aisle, Lieutenant Governor s. us Merwin; left side aisle, General George
 Ford.
 'N When the procession entered the chur' lst nearly every seat not reserved was occupie ! both upstairs and below. The casket V sSiI borne to the foot of the sanctuary rail. whe
 1t was deposited amid . surrounding n stately palms for a background. As u iiv procession entered the edifice Professor Fo1 iis Ter rendered the "Funera fMaroia" from Bs ny thovsn's sonata. The quartette choir. Mi i'd MT. Scranton then sang, "Lord, Let l. Know My End" Scriptural reading by Re 'k. D. Beardsley followed. The quartette tn - sang "Abide With Me-" after which Rs
 Dr. Parker Morgan offered touching pray.
 The hymn "Lead Kindly Light" was th
 sung, and a prayer was offered by Rev. N
 Lines. At the conclusion the rece ssior
 hymn "Harkl Harkl My Soul" was sung
 tho casket was being borne outward from t
 church.
 Among those present at the services at t
 church were: Governor and Mrs. Gaston
 Massachusetts, Messrs. Hoey, Diusmore, A ' ans, Sanford, Spooner, Weir, Herring si i. Judson, directors of the Adams Express coi pany, and twenty five representatives of t | company, J. V. Fargo, pIoeluens Amerlc
 Express company; T. F. Wood, trsasul It. United States Express company; W. L. Hu n. bell, treasurer Adams Express company; ,s, w. Winchester, vice president National E n. press company; B. A. Taft, president N cd York and Boston Dispatch company; Hen
 Peren, president Earle G Peren Express col pany, Boston; ex governors stsf, consisting = General Green, Colonel Seymour and Color Pond; sx-Governor Harrison, Hon. E Cleveland of Hsrtford; Hon. John R. F. lows of New York; Thomas Chatt, ton of New York; Hon. thaniel Wheeler of Bridgeport. 4. Atkins and J. R. Mitchell, MT. and Mi Msigs Whaples, Hon. J. P. Pigott, Nr. al Mrs. w. D. Judson, W. F. Gilbert and M Gilbert, Cornelius T. Driscoll, Rev. Fatt Nulholland, Mrs. l.. 0. Morris, Alfred Ml ris, Mrs. Lucius R. Morris, Miss Morris, M 8. N. Candee and family, Mir. and Mr. A. Candee, Mrs. Mary A. Hawley and family, \ and Mrs. Walter King, Mr. and Mrs. E. Hawley and family, w. H. Fowl George G. Fowler, Edward F. Steve, MT. and Mrs. 0. w. Blaksslee, MT. and Mi F. A. Bowman, Nr. and Mrs. W. A. Fowl' Mrs. Charles E. Fowler, MT. and Mrs. J. Holiday, Mr~and Mrs. R. G. Baldwin, W liam Townsend, Nr. and Mrs. William Townsend, Mir. and Mrs. Charles T. Tow send, Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo A. Townseu Nr. and Mrs. F. O. Rowland, Miss JenI