Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-18
One More Grave in Arling-
ton Cemetery.
Admiral Porter Laid to Rest
with the Nations Dead.
Old Comrades in Arms Follow the
Remains to the Tomb.
The Grandest Military Funeral Since the
Burial of Sheridan-An Impos-
ing Pageant.
Associated Press Dispatches.

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,
was this afternoon laid to rest in Arling-
ton cemetery. Not since the burial Of
Sheridan has Washington witnessed as
imposing funeral, every branch of the
military and naval service being repre-
sented. The Grand Army of the. Republic
and Sons of the American Revolution
occupied prominent places in the long
procession. All the executive depart
ments 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 fore
noon, and was viewed by constant
stream of people. The remains were
dressed in full uniform, and encased in
casket covered with purple velvet,
lined with white satin. and having heavy
silver handles and plate appropriately
inscribed. At ] O'Clock the house was
closed to visitors. and Mrs. Porter and
the 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 admiral's sword and chapeau were
placed ON the lid.
The services were held at the house,
and were conducted by the Rev. DR..
Douglas, rector of st. Johns. Occupy
ing chairs on either side of the casket
were the members of the family, Presi-
dent and Mrs. Harrison, members of the
cabinet, justices of the supreme court,
members of the diplomatic corps and
honorary pall-bearers, while behind
them stood a throng of army and navy
officers and many Of the leading citizens
of Washington. After the services the
casket was deposited in a 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 different corps
of the G. A. R, and district militia, the
marine band, battalion of marines. six
companies of artillery, one light battery
and two troops OF cavalry. After these
came the national guards OF the District
of Columbia, a delegation of the GAR,
and the hearse drawn by four horses.
with sailors on either 81 lie. Following
the hearse came the mourners in car
riages, the president and his cabinet the
chief justice and associate justices OF the
supreme court, the senate and house
committees, diplomatic corps, officers OF
the navy and army, the marine corps
and delegates from G. A. r. posts and
civil societies. The number of troops in
line was nearly three thousand.
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 the troops, but the marines and cav
airy, drew out, and the remainder Of the
procession proceeded to the cemetery.
At the entrance of the grounds the cav
airy drew up in line, leaving only bat
talon of marines and the carriages to ac-
| company the remains to the grave. As
! the casket was lowered, the clergy read
the Episcopal burial service, and the
| Grand Army of the Republic post
OF which Admiral Porter had been a
member, performed the usual service
for the dead, in the course OF which gar
lands of rosesswere 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 sobbing. Then, at the word Of
command, the marines discharged three
J vollevs over the grave, the Grand Army
trumpeters sounded "lights OUT" and
| the assembly dispersed