The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-24
BEAUREGARD BURIED.
LOVING HANDS LAY THE DFxDsOI-
DER IN mrs TOMB.
One Of the Largest and Most ImposInr
Funerals Ever Witnessed In the
Crescent City.

OF GeneIat hedutegaFd to-day was one
Of the largest and most imposing ever
witnessed in this city. All the exchanges
were closed as n mark of respect TO the
deceased general. while business In the
courts and other public offices was vir-
tuaily suspended.
Early this morning the family OF the
General arrived az the City Hall and
were assigned room adjoining the coun-
ell chamber. where the remains lay IN
state. All day constant stream Of peo-
pie poured through the City Hail to aet
a last glimpse OF the form OF the WE'LL
known soldier. A detail OF veterans as
sisted the regular police force In keep
ing order.
Among those who arrived this morning
to take part In the ceremonies were Gov
ernor Foster and party, from Ba on
Rouge. members of Raphael Semmes
Camp, Confederate Veterans, from Mo-
bile, and Colonel ]. b. Hereford and Gem
erai Cabei. Of the Trans Mississippi de-
partment.
The flag with which General Beauregard
was presented by Mrs. Carey In Baltimore
at the opening OF the war; and which he
donated to the Washington Artillery a
few years ago. was placed on the coffin
by their commander.
The ceremonies to-day were elaborate
in character. ana the obsequles partook
OF the nature OF military and civic
demonstration.
The military formed on Lafayette
square as follows. Washington Artillery,
Continental Guards. Fifth battalion,
Fourth battalion. Third battalion, Louis
lana Field Artillery, Army OF Northern
Virginia in double column. On the right
of the hearse was the Army of Tennessee,
on the left and abreast was the Army OF
Northern Virginia. Following the Army
OF Northern Virginia came the Washing
ton Artillery Camp: to the rear OF them.
Camp No. and Camp No 10 OF the Army
Of Tennessee. The entire command, con-
sisting OF veterans and militia, was under
the command OF Brigadier- General Eu-
cid Boreland, being himself veteran OF
the Army OF Northern Virginia. The
veterans were in charge OF Colonel A. A.
Maginnis.
The active pall-bearers were: General
George Norman. Adiutant Of General
Gordon: General Wright Chaumbaug.
adjutant- general OF Lieutenant General
Smith, General John Glynn. Jr., com
manding the Louisiana Division Of the
United Confederate Veterans; Colonel w.
r. Lyman. commander Of Camp No. /;
Colonel ]. b. Vinel, commander Of Camp
No. 2; Colonel w. L. Vincent. commander
of Camp No. 8; Colonel b. +. Eshelman,
commander OF Camp No. Is; Colonel
Joseph Demonrell, commander Of Camp
No. 10.
The active pall-bearers wore long arm
badges Of English crepe trimmed with
Hack silk ribbon.
The honorary pall-bearers numbered
nearly a hundred, including prominent
Confederate soldiers and statesmen. Tne
funeral c0rtege moved from the city hai
at o'clock, taking the following route
OF march: From the city hall up st.
Charles street to Lee Circle, through
Howard avenue to Camp street. Camp
10 Southside Of Canal out Canal 10 Clay
borne, where the veterans and military
commands boarded special train or
the New Orleanse and Lake road, which
was reserved for their use.
The interment was at .Matarie cemetery
I'm the tomb Of the Army OF Tennessee
Throughout the day steady stream or
people poured through the council cham
ber. wherein the remains OF the dead
warrior lay. Many distinguished visitors
were among those who called. the ram
ilv of the General arrived at the hall
early and proceeded TO the room or the
clerk, In rear Of the mortuary chamber,
and remained there during the remainder
OF the day
The funeral services were conducted
according To the rites Of the Cathollc
Church by Rev. Father La Bleau' or 81
Augustine church. who was an intimate
friend OF the deceased.
camD Henry ST. Paul. or the local
veteran organizations. has already be-
gun movement looking 10 the erection
OF n Beauregard monument, and has
dra fted a charter for a monumental as
soeiation. From expressions maze TO-
dav there Is little doubt that the project
wifi meet with speedy realization X IS
likely that the statue viii be erected 10
Meatarie cemetery, not very far from
where the soldier sleeps
In Honor of Beauregard.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Feb. 3-M
a meeting OF the r. T.. Lee camp OF COM
federate Veterans held to-day. com
mittee' was appointed 10 draft RESOLUTIONS
~ respect 10 the memory OF the late
General Beauregard. 1t was also ordered
10 drape the camp rooms IN mourinhs'
To-day the United states nag ana CON
federate battle-hag were both ooth 'n
mourning The flag from tho Rouse was
also flying at half-mast this evening ior
the same reason.
Beauregard Memorial Services;
AUSTIN, TEN. Feb 9.-John II. HOOD
Camp OF Confederate veterans held
Beauregard Memorial service In the sen
| ate chamber this afternoon. which was
largely attended by state officers. legis-
lators and citizens. including number or
ladies'. The veterans occupied seats pro-
vlded for them near the stand OF the
president Of the Senate. The exercises
embraced prayer by Rev. Mr. Benson.
vocal and instrumntal music by members
of several church choirs and highly enio-
CYSTIC addresses by Captain w. c. Walsh
| Captain whitehead Rev Or. smoot, pas
tor OF the Southern Presbyterian church.
| in this city.