The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-02-25
THE LAST SALUTE FIRED
And the Hero Sleeps the
Long Sleep.
The Last Honors Paid to
Gen. Sherman.
Hundreds Of Thousands Wit
ness the Great Pageant,
And Many Thousands March in
the Procession.
The Ceremonies at the Grave Short and
Simple.
The Ceremonies at the Grave Short and
Simple.

ST. LOUIS. Feb. 21.-St. Louis has re-
ceived back to her care the remains of
one OF her adopted sons. No man was
more beloved and respected; no man had
a more brilliant career, achieved more sue
cesses or was held in more esteem by the
entire people of the United States than
was this adopted son-Gen. William Te-
cumseh Sherman.
All that was mortal of him was received
by his former fellow citizens and soldier
comrades in his old home in manner be
coming his career as man and soldier.
st. Louis was not dressed in somber-hued
raiment; few buildings or public edifices
bore the black crepe, but st. Louis
mourned her loss with as deep a feeling
as if these symbols were legion.
Flags all over the city were at half-mast.
Some of the large buildings and stores
were draped, and in many windows were
TO be seen black framed pictures of the
dead general The business OF the city
was entirely suspended, and the streets
filed with her people, ali OF whom, young
and old, white ald black, seemed to feel
the loss of a noble hearted friend and
citizen.
The day was all that could be desired
so far as sunshine and cool, clear air
were concerned. Discomfort prevailed
on.y under foot. recent snow, 70 lowed
BY several days of RAIN, lett the streets,
where there were no granite pavements,
in a thoroughly muddy condition. And
to this rain-storm il due largely the meagre
mourning decorations. But the bad con-
d:tion OF streets and roads could not pre-
vent the people OF the city and of the
country for miles around from doing
honor to the remains OF the great COM
mander. They crow ded the streets through
which the procession was TO pass by the
thousands, yes. hundred-thousands, until
II seemed as If sidewalks. door-stoops and
stands could not hold one more.
At the Union depot, and in all the
streets in the immediate vicinity the
crowds OF people were just as great as
further up town. At S o'clock the crush
here was probably greater. as almost
every one wanted to see the funeral train
come in. It arrived al just $50. As it
crossed the bridge i salute from a near by
battery announced lis approach. Emerg-
ing from the tunnel i; was compelled 10
proceed slowly, while The police cleared
the tracks OF people. The train entered
the station on the track nearest POplar-st.,
and stopped with the door OF the funeral
cur opposite the main carriage entrance
on Poplar-st On the platform was Gov
ernor Z. Il. Francis with his staff and
the members Of the general reception
committee. headed by Nessrs James Yeat-
man and Henry Hitchcock. AS soon as
the train stopped Governor Francis
boarded the car lancaster and paid his
respects to Gems. SchOfeld and How
ard, and the other military officers
accompanying the funeral party. After an
exchange OF greetings the governor and
representatives OF the general committee
and OF Ransom post were introduced to
the members OF the cabinet and 20 Lieuls
Fitch and Thsckara, These last two gen.
tiemen were informed that everything was
in readiness for the funeral and that the
funeral would start at u o clock prompt y.
Meantime. outside the depot, the mill
tary companies were moving into position.
The carson on winch tEe body was to be
borne from the tram 10 it's last resting
place was standing on Popiar-st. at the en-
trance Of the carriage way. 1t was from
Battery T.. First artillery, and was under
Lieut.. Wi son, with Sergt. Cannon
in immediate charge. 1t was drawn
by six bay horses. The riders
were the men who worked the
Hotchfiss gun at the battle OF Wounded
Knee creek during the recent Indian war.
They belonged 10 the Seventh cavalry.
known as TIE Fighting Seventh" Their
names are Privates Mallory, Ryan and
Krauss. The body bearers were eight SER
geants, four OF whom, Sergts. Connolly,
LANCE, Hennessey and Ziegner, were from
the Seventh cavalry. The other four.
Sergts. Hudemann, Bavay, French aud
DOnOhugh were IRON battery f, First ar
tillery In front OF the caisson on Pop
lsr-st was the Twelfth infantry from TT.
IeavenWorth under Col. Townsend, drawn
up in line facing the depot. On the OPP
posi- side OF the street were the members
of Ransom post, who were 10 act as guard
oil honor. The hOr-e that was to be led
behind the caissOn, equipped with the
dead generals saddle, birdie. boots and
spurs, stood next to the caissOn. He was
black horse belonging to troop d.
Seventh cavalry. OF Fl. Riley, Kss., and
was brought from there especially for this
purpose. He was led by Sergt. George H.