The record-union., 1891-02-18
His Remains Laid at Rest in Ar
lingtOn Cemetery.
THE FUNERAL ATTENDED WITH IN
POSING CEREMONIES.
Every Branch of the Military and
Naval Service Represented-A1l EX-
ecutive Departments Closed and
Flags Throughout the City Dis
played at Half-MaSt.
Special to the REcoRD-UNIoN.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-With martial
honors, and with all the ceremony due
his high rank, the body OF the late David
d. Porter Admiral of the Navy, this af-
ternoon was laid to rest in Arlington.
Not since the burial of Sheridan has
Washington witnessed as imposing a
funeral, every branch of the military and
naval service being represented. The
Grand Army Of the Republic and the
Sons of the American Revolution occu-
pied prominent place in the long pro-
cession. All the Executive Departments
were closed, and everywhere throughout
the city flags were displayed at half-mast.
The body Of the late Admiral lay in state
at the family residence all the forenoon,
and was viewed by a constant stream of
people. The remains were dressed in full
uniform, encaSed in casket covered with
purple velvet, lined with white satin, and
having heavy silver handles, with plate
appropriately inscribed.
at l o'clock the house was closed to
visitors, and Mrs. Porter and members of
the family took their last farewell of the
dead. The caSket was closed Immediately
thereafter, a large flag was wrapped
around it, and the Admirars sword and
The services were held at the house.
and We're conducted by Rev. DR.. Douglas,
rector of st. Johns.
Occupying the chairs on either side Of
the caSket were members of the family,
the President and Mrs. Harrison, mem
bers of the Cabinet, justices of the Su-
preme Court, members of the diplomatic
Corps, and the honorary pall-bearers;
while behind them stood a throng of army
and navy officers and many of the lead
ing citizens of Washington.
After the services the casllet was de-
posted in the hearse and the procession
moved toward Arlington Cemetery.
The procession was headed by Rear
Admiral Kimberly, now senior officer of
the navy, with his staff. After them came
officers representing the different corps of
the Grand Army of the Republic and the
District Militia Marine Band, battalion of
marines, six companies of artillery, light
battery and two troops of cavalry. After
these came the National Guard of the
District of Columbia, a delegation of the
Grand Army of the Republic, and the
hearse drawn by four horses, with sailors
on either side.
Following the hearse came the mourn
ers in carriages, the President and Cabi-
net, Chief Justice and Associates of the
Supreme Court, Senate and House COM
mltteeS, diplomatic corps, officers of the
navy, army and marine corps, delegates
from G A. r. Posts and civic societies.
The number of troops in line was nearly
5000.
The line of march was crowded with
spectators, and on many buildings flags
were displayed at half-mast. At the
bridge crossing the Potomac all troops
but the marines and cavalry drew out,
and the remaider of the procession pro-
ceeded to the cemetery. AT the entrance
to the grounds the cavalry drew up in
line leaving only battalion of marines
and the carriages to accompany the re-
mains to the grave.
AS the casket was lowered the clergy
read the Episcopal burial service, and
the G.. A. r. Post of which Admiral Por-
ter had been a member performed the
usual service for the dead, in the course
of which garlands of roses Were strewn
on the casket.
When the last words were read, Mrs.
Porter stepped to the side of the open
grave and took a last long look. She was
led away sobbing. Then Mt the word of
commandsthe marines discharged three
volleys over the grave, the Grand Army
trumpeters sounded Lights out,' and
the assembly dispersed.