The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-28
The Remains of VIM. r. Sherman
Now Repose in Calvary Gem
etery, St. Louis.
Business and Labor Suspended in
st. Louis and the Citizens
Turn Out En- Masse.
The Ohio Rising at Cincinnati, But
the Rains Have Ceased at Up
River Points.
Laid in His q

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 2l.-St. Louis to-day re-
ceived back to her care the remains of one
of her adopted sons. No man was more
beloved and respected; no mar had a more
brilliant career, achieved more success, or
was held in more esteem by the entire
people of the United States than was this
adopted son, General William Tecumseh
Sherman. All that was mortal of him
was received. by his former fellow-citi-
zens and soldier comrades IN his old home,
in a becoming his career as a man
and soldier. st. Louis was not dressed in
sombre-hued raiment, few buildings or
public editices bore black Grape, but st.
Louis mourned her loss with as deep
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
city was entirely suspended and the
streets were filled with her people, all of
whom, young and old. white and black,
seemed to feel the loss of Il ~noble-hearted
friend and citizen. AS soon as the train
stopped, Governor Francis and party
boarded the car Lancaster and paid his
respects to Generals Schotield and How
ard and other military officers accompany
ing the funeral party. General Merritt
and staff arrived at the depot at half past
ten. AT this hour the adjacent streets and
Twelfth street bridge were fairly blocked
with people. The police had all they
could do to keep room enough for the pro.
arrival of General Merritt and staff, prepa-
rations were made to remove the body
from the car where it had rested during its
long journey. Eight body-bearers took up
positions at the car door, four
Of each side. Directly behind
them, six OIL q side, stood the honorary
pallbearers. Three comrades OF Ransom
post, G. A. H., entered the funeral car and
assisted the serceants III charge to lift the
casket out through the door to the shout
ders of the waiting body-bearers. AS
the end of the ~flag-covered oaken
box was passed through the door every
head was uncovered and silence reigned
supreme. Slowly andcarefulIy the precious
burden was taken from the Car and placed
on the shoulders of the stalwart sergeants.
AS they started with slow steps out
through the carriage way to the waiting
caisson the Twelfth infantry presented
arms, flags were dipped and the regimental
band played PleyTs well-known hymn.
Many, many hearts were touched by the
olH StAlu CkAS OCOlb.1o u OCOkul uuC u Vu0
dead general could be seen crying
on all sides. Generals Howard and
SlOcum were so overcome that they
could not speak for several minutes.
Lieut. FilsOn and the caissOn with its sa-
cred burden moved slowly up Eleventh
street to a place next to the carriage COLI
tanning the flowers. On each side of the
caissOn walked the four military body-bear-
ers. Directly the caissOn started, 4O0memb-
ers OF Ransom post, G. AR, who had made
up the guard Of honor, marched up in two
columns, one going tC n side and the
other on the opposite side of the caisson.
A saddle horse bearing the riding equip
ments Of General Sherman was led just
behind the caissOn and between the col
umns of Ransom post. Meanwhile the i'm
mediate members and relatives of the
! Sherman family had filled a coach and
were now driven into place in the process
sion next to the guard Of honor, other car
riages following after them. The march
to the cemetery from the depot
was through some of the principal
streets Of the city. The route laid out
was through Eleventh, Market. Twelfth
and Pine and Grand avenues. thence out
FlOrissant avenue and to Cavalry ceme-
terry. The entrance to the cemetery was
by the rear gate. A larger part of the
military remained outside of the cemetery.
Thu services at the grave were of a military
character, the only exception was the read
ing OF a few passages OF scripture and the
making of a prayer by the Rev. Thomas
Ewing Sherman. son of the deceased gen
eral. A military salute was fired at the
grave. Thousands of people were present
at the ceremonies.