The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-18
WITH MARTIAL KONORS.
Imposing Funeral Of the Late Admiral
David D. Porter.

WASHINGTON, Feb. T. 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 afternoon
was laid TO rest in Arlington. Not since the
burial of Sheridan has Washington wit
messed as imposing funeral, every branch
of the military and naval service being rep
resented. The Grand Army of the Republic
and the Sons of the American Revolution
occupied a prominent place in the long pro-
cesson.
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 fam
lily residence all the forenoon, and was
viewed by a constant stream of people.
The remains were dressed in full uniform,
encased in a casket covered with purple vel
vet, lined with white satin ana having
heavy silver handles, and plate appropri-
ately 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, large flag was wrapped around
it, and the AdmiraPs sword and chaDeau
were placed on the lid.
The services were held at the house, and
were conducted by Rev. DR.. Douglas, rector
of st. Johns.
Occupying chairs on either side of the
casEet were members of the family, the
President and Mrs. Harrison, members of
the Cabinet, justices of the Supreme Court,
members oil the Diplomatic Corps and the
honorary pall-bearers, while behind them
stood thrOns of army and navy officers and
many Of the leading citizens of Washington.
After the services the casket was de-
posted III the hearse and the procession
moved toward Arlington Cemetery.
The procession was headed by Rear
Admiral Kimberly, now the senior officer Of
the navy, with his staff. After them came
officers representing the different corps, the
Marine band, battalion of marines, six
companies OF artillery, one light battery and
two troops OF cavalry. After these came the
National Guard of the District of Columbia,
delegation of the G. A. r., and the hearse,
drawn by four horses, with sailors on either
side,
Following the hearse came the mourners
in carriages, the President and Cabinet,
Chief Justice and Associates of the Supreme
Court, the Senate ana House committees,
diplomatic Corps, officers of the Navy,
Army and Marine CORPS, delegates from
g. A. Il. posts aud civic societies. The
number Of troops in line was nearly 5000.
Ihe line Of march was crowded with
spectators, and Oh many buildings flags
were displayed at half-mast At the bridge
crossing the Potomac, all the troops but The
marines and cavalry drew out, and the re-
mainder OF the procession proceeded to the
cemetery. AT the entrance to the grounds
the cavalry drew up in line. leaving only
the battalion of marines ana carriages to
accompany the remains to the grave.
AS the casket was lowered the clergy read
The Episcopal burial service, aud the G. A.
X. post OF which Admiral Porter had been
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 last long look. She was LED away
the marines discharged three volleys over
the grave, the Grand Army trnmpeter
sounded Sights out" and the assembly dis
perSed.