Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-02-26
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The Funeral Obsequies of General
William Tecumseh Sher-
man in st. Louis

man was more beloved and respected;
no man had more brilliant career;
achieved more successes or was held In
moro esteem by the entire people OF the
United States than was this adopted
son-General William Tecumseh Sher.
man.
On the platform was Gov. d. r. Fran
els with his staff and the members
Of the general reception committee,
headed by Messrs. James G. Yeatman
and Henry Hitchcock. AS soon as the
train stopped Governor Francis boarded
the car Lancaster and paid his respects
to Generals Schoield and Howard, and
the other military officers accompany
ing the funeral party. After an eX-
change Of greetings, the gov
ernor and representatives OF
the general committee and of
Ransom post we're introduced 10
the members Of the cabinet and to Lieu
tenant Fitch and Thackeray. These
last two gentlemen were informed that
everything'was in readiness for the fu-
neral service, and that the procession
would start at IL o'clock promptly.
Meantime, outside the depot the mill
tary companies were moving into po-
sition. The caisson on which the body
was to be borne from the train to its
last resting place was drawn by six
bay horses. The riders were the
men who worked the Hotchkiss guns at
the battle OF Wounded Knee creek dur
ing the recent Indian war. They be-
longed to the Seventh cavalry known as
the Fighting Seventh Their names
are Privates Mallory, Ryan and Doug
las The body bearers were eight SER
geants. Four of them, Sergeants Con-
nelly, Lange, Hennesy and Ziegner
were from the Seventh cav
airy. The other four sergeants
Hudmann, Layay French and Dono-
hugh were from battery +, First ar
tillery. In front Of the caisson on Pop
lar street, was the Twelfth infantry
from Fort Leavenworth under Colonel
Townsend, drawn up in line facing the
depot. On the opposite side OF the
street were the members OF Ransom
post, who were to act as guard Of hon
or. The horse that was to be led be-
hind the caisson equipped with the
dead generals saddle, bridle boots,
sash and spurs followed near the cais-
son. He was a black horse belonging
to troop D, Seventh cavalry of Fort
Riley, Ks, and was brought from there
specially for this purpose. He was led
by Sergeant George H. Rathguber.
The horse on this occasion was
not covered with a black cloth,
as was done in the funeral
parade at New York. At 1915 o'clock
an open barouche drove into the car
riage way.
General Merritt and staff arrived at
the depot at 1890. At that hour the
adjacent streets and the Twelfth street
bridge were fairly lined with people.
The police had all they could do TO keep
the streets clear for the procession TO
move in. Immediately after the arrival Of
General Merritt and staff, preparations
we're made to remove the body from the
car where 1t had rested during its long
journey. The eight body bearers took
up positions at he car door. four on each
side. Directly behind them six on
a side, stood the honorary pail bearers.
They we're:
Major General John Pope, Brevet
Major General Amos Beckwith. Brevet
Major General ]. A. Smith, Breyet
Major General John F. Turner, Brevet
Major General William Warner. Brevet
General John Bardiger, Commander
Cash Cotton, U. S. N; Citizels Judge
Samuel Treat, Colonel George + Leigh
ton, Colonel Charles Parsons, Byron
Sherman, esq, Daniel S. r. Hanson,
esq, Isaac Sergeon, esq, Thomas E.
Tut, esq, and r. H. Tarsev.
As they started with slow step out
through the carriage way TO the waiting
caisson, the Twelfth infantry presented
arms, flags were dipped and the regi-
mental band played Pleyel's well known
hymn. Many hearts we're touched at
the sight and veterans and comrades Of
the dead general could be seen crying
on all sides. Generals Howard and
Slocum were so overcome they could
not speak for several minutes. The
casket was placed lengthwise on the
and strapped in place. On II
were placed the hat and sword OF him
who lay inside. The delivery OF the re-
mains 70 the St. Louis body guards re-
lieved the six sergeants who had ac- (
1t from New York Of all fur- |
ther care. Meanwhile the imme-
diate members and relatives Of the
Sherman family had entered coaches, !
and were now driven into a place
In the procession next 10 the I
guard OF honor Behind the
family were carriages IN which were
i
attend the feneral. In the first coach !
were Secretary and Mrs. Noble, Judge ]
Hough and Major Randolph; In the sec {
ond-Secretary Rusk, Assistant Seere-
retary Grant, Carlos S. Greely and Cap 4
tain Kinsberry. The third carriage !
ex-President Hayes, General Y
Governor Satnard and Lien ]
tenant Anderson. The fourth, Gener-
ais Howard, Slocum and Broadhe Z
and Lieutenant Howard. The fifth. {
General Alger, james E. Yeatman. Col
onel McCroory and Colonel James d.
Moore.
When the carriages had taken their
proper places in the line General Mer- I
ritt with bis stafi galloped to the end OF 9
he procession, which was al the corner q
lf Clark avenue and Eleventh street
At just ll:l0 o'clock all division COM
nanders, having reported everything !
ready, General Merritt gave the order I
10 march. ]
It Is estimated that fully 800. 900 wit $
Messed the procession.
From Grand avenue the head Of the Z
Ong column turned left into Floissant
avenue, which runs By the west en- )
rance OF Calvary cemetery. It vas J
l'clOck when the caisson entered the
rates OF the cemetery. Most Of the !
roops remained outside the cemetery. q
{ was 2.30 when all who had been as Z
igned places took their position about :
he open grave which was lined inside 7
With Tags A short dis :
anoe 70 the south was the {
rave Thirteenth, to the east
members Of the Grand Army. and ]
lirectly around IL 70 the north we're I
rrouped Senator Sherman. the Misses 2
sherman, p. 7. Sherman, Colonel Hoyt 2
Sherman, Lieutenants Thackera and 7
ftch and their wives. Judge and Mrs. :
?. B. Ewing, General and Mrs. Thomas
Ewing. General and Mrs.. Nelson A.
files, Secretary and Mrs. Noble, Secre- q
ary and Mrs Rusk. Assistant Secre- 7
AIRY Grant. ex-President HAYES. Gen
raj Schofeld. General Howard. General
il0cum and Others.
After al had taken their places the Z
acting as body bearers lifted 7
be casket from the caisson and bore Il I.
eTerently 70 the grave. when ali that .
re- mortal Of General Sherman vas
owsred 70 its last resting place. The
ssket vas draped With fags s
I'd rns bare q any norai 4