Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-03
GEN.L0NG'S FUNERAL
we cAsKeT DECORATIONS AS THE
SOLDIER LAY IN STATE.
Immense Concourse- -Bearers-Pro-
cession--Services and Tribute--At Rest
Last salutes--veterans' Resolutions
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ut the occasion OF tho unNeDlDg Oh the
Lee statue by Miss Talcott, daughter of
the Colonel Of that name who was on Gen
eral Lees stad. Looped TO one OF the
rods Of the casket was General Longs
artillery sash, worn in active service in the
Confederate cause.
CONFEDERATE FLAGS.
At the foot OF the casket were twined
two Confederate tlags-one used during the
entire war, sent by Major CARRIER. and the
other, which saw similar service, sent
from Lynchburg by Major Latham. On
the stars which blazoned tho latter were
written the hames of the battles in which
the banner had hoated. At the head OF
the casket was q splendid portrait of Ed
ward yose Sumner Long, son OF the
General, who died in 1888. The picture
was draped with white and covered with
flowers. On one side OF the casket stood
picture Of Major-General T.. V. sumner,
father Of Mrs. Long, draped with ms
military sash.
FLORAL DECORATIONS.
Before the picture was bowl OF tulips
and beneath il table covered with white.
On tho cover was pinned the sash worn by
General Sumner when colonel OF the FIRST
United States cavalry. Above this table
sndportrait hung picture OF General sum;
ner and his staff taken in front OF Colonel
HaYno'S residence IN fhuVNltI WIN FNAO-
raj Sumner commanded the Second corps
of the Army Of the Potomac. Also, one OF
General Sumner when In command OF cav
airy at tho beginning of the war.
MEMESToEs OF GENERAL LIE.
At another point was a picture of Valen-
tines recumbent statue of General Lee,
before which was banked protusioD OF
flowers. among which the lily Of the valley
predominated. A portrait, of General Lee
on Traveller" was draped with Virginia
and Confederate flags. Opposite this was
the portraitIof General Joseph +. Johnston,
sant by him 10 Mrs. Long. In another
part OF the room was the S0uDenir letter
with the pansy in the centre, sent by the
Nayor of New Orleans on the occasion OF
funeral of the President Of the Confederacy.
AS BRTdADrEB-GESERAL.
A picture of General Long in his uni
form "a bricadier-general of artillery hung
over the mantel. 1t was artistically draped
with ivy. At the right OF II was picture
of General II. j.. Lee, and about both was
banked n profusion Of handsome flowers.
A noticeable feature Of the rooms decora-
tions was the splendid floral tribute-a
pillow of tea rosebuds and calla-lllies, sur:
mounted by a cross and crown, woven OF
heliotrope and smilax-sent by the clerks
ia the Charlottesville pOst-ofice and the
University postal-station.
ALARGR CoNcoURsE.
The funeral was the most notable that
has occurred here within tho memory OF
many. A concourse of people, variously
estimated at from 1000 TO 5000, witnessed
the obsequies. In obedience TO request
OF the Mavor all business-houses suspended
between the hours of 1890 A. Nj. and 1880
y. NJ
VETERAN PALI~BEAREBs.
At II o'clock the casket was conveyed 10
the church by the following veterans as
pall-bearers: II. W. Duke, James Woods,
Dr. II. +. Nelson, j.. Il. Hanckel, Or.
Towels, w. L. Randolph, X. Herndon Fife,
and Dr. w. l.. Norris. The honorary pail
bearers were: Colonel Cutshaw, OF Rlch,,
nond: Captain Robert i. Lee, Jr.; Colonel
Walter Taylor, of Norfolk Major CARRIER,
OF Richmond; Colonel c. S. Venable,
General Thomas l.. Rosser, MAJOR Horace
IT,. Jones, CAPTAIN II. q. Niche, Colonel
Thomas L. Preston y. W. Mallet, Colonel
9. G. Wertenbaker, c. ID. Fishburne, Major
Green Peyton. and Major X. F. Mason.
The John Bowie Strange Camp OF Con-
federate Veterans were drawn up IN line
near the funeral-car, as was also the Mon
ticelIo Guard: the former under command
of Captain G. i. Vawter and the latter
under the command of Captain L. 5. Keller.
THE PROCESSION.
The procession moved TO Christ church
The Monticello Brass Band, Company d.
Virginia volunteers.
John Bowie-Strange Camp.
The honorary and active pall-bearers.
The carson with the casket, DIR. ii. L.
Nelson and Sergeant Il. Ii. Fife IN lmme-
date charge.
The carriages containing the family Of
General Long.
THE SERVICES AND TRIBUTE
At the church the impressive services of
the dead as provided by the Episcopal
Church were read by the rector, DR.. J. 5.
Hanckel.
DIR. Hanckel also delivered short but
inst and appropriate tribute to the char
acter of the dead soldier, whom he regard
cd as no ordinary man. Although General
Longs services in the field were highly
distinguished and honorable, the preacher
considered that his best laurels were won
IN the harder and more trying contests on
the field Of faith. Seventeen years ago the
soldier of his country lad stood at that
chancel to take service as soldier of God,
and his rector was prepared to testify
with what falthfulness he had per-
formed his vows. Ho entered upon
his life Christian with very grave enc
mics and trials TO overcome, because he
was an impetuous. impatient, self-wllled
man. But those who knew him most init
mately could testify 10 the unmurmuring
patience with which he bore his troubles,
not the least of which was his total blind
ness The rector said God had brought on
wonderful changes in the man, and the man
had fought desperate battle, fought
II nobly and won 1t grandly, and
had been grsndly crowned with vic
tory. In his half century as q Christian
minister no had not seen a more lovable
character than that possessed by General
Long. The prayer which followed the dis
course was offered by DR.. George l. Petrle,
Of the PRESBYTERIAN church, chaplain OF
the John Bowie Strange Camp Of Veterans.
WITH MILITARY HoNoRs.
In the march TO the cemetery the same
order was observed as was followed to the
church The Guards. veterans, and thou
sands Of people gathered around the grave
where the burial services were conducted.
An artillery salute of eleven guns was
fred by the veterans, and over the grave
three volleys by the Monticello Guard.
Two battle-scared flags were planted at the
head and foot of the grave.
FLORAL DESIGNS.
The floral designs were very beautiful.
Among the handsome pieces were offerings
from this city In protusion, from Rich
mond. New York, and other cities.
BowE-cAMP RESOLUTIONS.
At meeting of John Bowie Strange
Camp, Confederate Neterane, held last
night Sergeant X. II. Fife was given
charge of the gun and caisson, and Colonel
@. G. Wertenbaker appointed marshal.
The camp bought large section in Maple
wood cemetery, where General Long was
buried to-day
The following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted by the John Bowie Strange
Camp. seconded IN beautiful manner by
DR.. W. c. n. Randolph:
HEADQUARTERS OPT
THg JOHS BOWIE STRANGE CAMP
or CONFEDERATE VETERANS. J
The death Of our former lcomrade In arms,
General A. l. Long, having been announced
10 Us
Rfsolucd, /. That we recall with pride that he
vas by reason q his soldierly accomplishments,
OF his intelligence and his high moral qualities,
xgarded by General X. +. Leo worthy Of the
nrst place In the military family OF that great
ehieitain.
2. That We wish 10 record our high regard for
him as q true patriot, q brave soldier and "A man
who In his private has illustrated the most
striking characteristics Of the Ideal Christian
gentleman.
q. That our Adiutant be requested 70 commu.
paoate 20 the family Of General Long assurances
nat we esteem Il an honor 20 have been assO-
GATED with 10 distinguished q soldier as he was;
that we would gladly emulate those virtues
xv1aioA havA had him Nofh an oxay