The New York Herald Newspaper, May 31, 1872, Page 2

4 THE SOLDIERS Decoration Day, or the Most Beautiful and Touching Festival of the Year. THE PLUVIAN DEITIES SYMPATHETIC. A Persistent Rain Storm Mars the Splendor of the Procession and the Ceremonial. THE PILGRIMAGE TO WOODLAWN. Patriotic and Loving Hands Decorating the Graves of the Fallen Bravo at the Ma- rine Hospital, Holy Cross, Ever- greens, Oalvary and Green- wood Oemeteries. The Statues of Lincoln and Washington Wreathed with Flowers. Memorial Services at the Academy of Mu- sico—Specches by Governor Hoffman, Chaplain Newman and De Witt Talinege. President Grant and Cabinet Ofn- cers at Arlington Cemetery. Unveiling the Monument to Daniel 8. Dickin- son at Binghamton. —a—. Deoorations of the Graves of the Heroes | Throughout the Country. when the summer calleth ‘On forest and fleld of grain, With an equal murmur fulleth ing drip of the rain; Under the sod and the dow; Waiting the judgment day; ‘Wet with rain the Blue, Wet with rain the Gray. The heavens were moved to too much sympathy yesterday with those who went to weep over and strew with immortelles the graves of our departed heroes. When the sun rose in the morning, bright ‘and beaming over the quick and the dead, it gave assurance of a balmy, brilliant day; but at nine ‘o’clock a canopy of cloud descended over the earth hiding the luminary from view, darkening the streets ‘and imparting an aspect of gloom to every scene. Thon came a ‘slight patterifg of rain,- and Gnally a shower, merging in a deluge, that lasted until late in-the afternoon. Those who anticipated the pleasure of assisting in decorating the resting places of the dead of the rebellion and in musing among the tombs of the heroic martyrs of the Union ‘wore greatly disappointed, And not these only, but the citizens generally, who intended witnessing the procession as it moved to the cemetery at Cypress Hills, and by their presence expressing their ap- proval of the most beautiful and touching festival of the year, were chagrined, It was just such another day as that on which the body of brave old Farragut was borne in honor through our streets. | Yet, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, the programme for the day was fully carried out, and hundreds of people, relatives -and friends of soldiers, orphans and others repaired fo the cemeteries and deposited { their floral offerings on the green graves of the de- parted brave. As a demonstration of affection and respect, it was perhaps even more touctfing than ifthe sun had poured down its warmest rays, The festival has now become national; it is confined to , no section and is of no party. So, whether it rainsor shines, on each recurring 30th of May patriotic and toving hands, North and South, will strew the graves of those who fell in our fratricidal war with garlands and flowers, and fondly recall the memory of the dead. Below will be found reports of the ceremo- mies and mectings in New York, Brooklyn, New Jorsey and throughout the country. THE DAY IN THIS CITY. The Procession Down Broadway. Immense preparation had been made for the cele- bration of the day, and at an early hour, while the sun was yet shining, the city wore a holiday ap- GRAVE, |: NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, MAY 31, 1872—TRIPLE SHERT. norses. The boys from tho Uafon Wome Tor Sor- diers' and Sallora’ Orphans were dressed in uniforms cadet gray and rohed im column, with a band their number, while others wore in wagons, Three large wagons, each drawn by four horses, were laden wih, gins from the Home, dressed in white and carrying flowers. The catafalque, in the fourth division, was on @ truck, and attracted much atten- tion. It was hung with black velvet, studded with silver stars and flowers. On one side of it were the words “In Memo .” and encircling all bur- nished cemetery pesta, connected with chains, Sur- mounting all ‘was @ large urn of flowers, cov- ered and festooned with a ailk American flag. Wreaths of immortelles, crosses and camelias deco- rated the ends and sides, This tasteful and elegant catafulqaue was drawn by eight biack horses, All the trucks and wagons, of whioh there were A LONG TRAIN, LOADRD WITH FLOWERS, were decorated with flags and evergreens, and many of the horses were attired in tri-colored plumes, A good deal of attention was directed to the colored band and company of the Voteran Guard, Koltes Post, No, 32, G. A. R., carried three battle ni blackened with powder and literally torn to ribbons, Those who bore them saw them riddicd on many a@ hotly contested field. disabled veterans, the colored company and the Continental Guard (thirteen men), were the bend detachments in uniform. ine lon started near the statue of Abra- ham Lincoln, passed round the square in the order mentioned above and enciroled the statue of Wash- ington. It was necessary to halt here. Tho statues had been festooned with evergreens and wreaths of immortelles in the early morning, and in passing the Y rc sion dipped lags, and all present uncoy- ered. THE ROUTE DOWN BROADWAY was then taken up and continued in the down- pouring rain to Trinity church. Many in the pro- cession carried umbrellas, and most of the flags were sheathed in cloth or otherwise protected. The members of the Grand Army of the blic_ were pre. ee 8 drenched, as were also the Orphan cadets. few, however, were huddled in covered wagons under blankets, Along the route the people were loud in thelr expressions of pity for the orphan children, who, drenched with tho rain, marched solidly behind their elder comrades, Tho police arrangements were excellent, no interrup- tion to the procession and but little to the ordinary tranic having occurred. At Trinity Charch. Post Phil Kearny wheeled out of the line and entered the enclosure of that sacred edifice, Pro- ceeding to the southwestern portion of the yard, where is the grave of General Phil Kearney, the Ney of the Union pgs they strewed lovingly their rarest flowers on the tomb of the gallant General, Rev. Dr. Ogilby made a few remarks and uttered a short prayer. Returning to the church, the Post, acting asa committee for the Grand Army of the Republic, decorated the grave of Captain James Lawrenee, which is situated midway between the sidewalk and the southern portion of the church, Within the church in the broad aisle is the monu- ment to Captain Percival Drayton, United States Navy, and this was also decorated with several vases of fowers, ‘The Post then left the church oa proceeded to East New York to join their com- rades. Flowers from the Public Schools. It should be said here that the flowers in the Wagons and those aged in decorating the graves of the heroes in Trinity church were contributed by the teachers and scholars of the following public schools:—Grammar School No. 45, West Twenty- fourth street, 800 pots of flowers; Grammar School No. 565, West Twentieth street, 412 pots and a large number of cut flowers; Grammar School No. a? West Kightcenth street, 150 pots and also cul fowers; Grammar School No. 35, West Thirteenth street, 104 pots; Primary School No. 1, 101 pots; Pri- pearance. The streets were crowded, while every | doorway and window that afforded a good view was | occupied by people eager to see and hear. ‘The driv- ing storm thinned the crowd somewhat, but atill tho number of spectators was quite large. From,all the public buildings and hotels in Broadway flags were displayed at half-mast and many of the whole- sale business houses were closed for the day. Indeed, | | | business was generally suspended throughout the | city. The Custom House was open only from nine to ten o’clock for the entrance and clearance of Veasels; the Sub-Treasury was open only for a few minutes, and the goverment sale of gold adver- tised for yesterday was postponed. All the other government offices were closed after eleven o'clock, The Stock Exchange closed at half-past twelve and the Gold Board at noon. The shipping tn the harbor and the ferry boats were decorated with bunting at haif-mast, Among the people who assembled in Broadway to view the procession there were few who did not ex- press regret that such a beautiful and touching ceremony was about to be marred by the elements. Of course this feeling was much more intense among those who had prepared to join the procession and accompany It to the cemetery at Cypress Hills; but the veteran soldiers of the Grand Army of the Repubilc, and even the orphan children, were determined that the ceremonies | should be held according to the programme, not- withstanding the threatened storm, Accordingly, at half-past nine o’el the procession formed in Union square. The several posts of the Grand Army of the a, turned out in force and presented @ fine soldierly appearance. Very iittle time Jost in completing the organty the arrangements, and at t moved in the following order:-- nag Division In barge 0 » perfect we ck the column of Comrad Coonan, 1, agsisted by Comrade Willi Department Commander and Staff, ¢ New York. General Field and Stat Onicers of thy Governor Continental Guard, Captain James W. Ful! Veteran Guard (colored), Captain Charles ¥ in Mayor aud Common Counell of the city of Ne parriages, Phil Kearny Post, No. 8, Charles H. Patrick, © Be ‘ick Post, No. 11, J. Lan ner Post, No, 24, Benjamin P. Fi cL. Stevens Post, No. 38, John Why’ ‘SKOOND DIVISION. : In charge of Comrade Adolphus Dobke, Aid to Grand Marahai, assisted by Comrade John 8; Dingwell. Band of Koltes Post, No. 32. Veteran Singing Society , E,W. Brueninghausen Commander James Miller Post, No. 76, M. A. Reed, Commander. 8. M. Weed Post, No. 91, Georgo W. Palnier Commander. Dahigren Post, No. 113, William McEntee, Commander. Farragut Post) No. 75, Richard 8. Greene, Commander Ger Kolter Post, No A. Kimball Post, No. 100, Jolin K. Perley, Commander. THIRD DIVISION ames H. Demarest, Aid to by In charge of Comrade the Grand Marshal, avs! " Comrade Lucius C, Mix ‘commander. F, Spaulding, Abraham Lincoln Post 13, Charles mander Oi Post No. 47, Thom at No. 87, Timothy Hanly, 33, Willian A ta Bogan, Commander. Commande James Post, George H. Thoma: ) Ira 8. Vredenburgh, Com- ander, FOURTH DIVISION. nue! Minnes, Ald to Grand Mar- mrade William Barthmun. wn by es, lurnisiied by ra’ 5. Dodd A Children of the Union Sailors’ Mdiers’ and Disabled V the Soldicrs’ Re des, in Wagons, Hashioa, with the Plante Flowers aad 8° Shrubs for Decorating tha Graves. The disabled veterans from the Soldie' occupied two large wagons, ns. (reat Teama and turing ra! Retreat each drawa vy four ’ fashionable audience, | of our noble army mary School No, 24, 45 pots and cut flowers, Liberal donations of flowers were also received from Gram- mar Schools Nos. 20, 22, 26, 82, 60, 15, 24, 38, 31, and Primary School No. 6. A large number of private citizens also made lai donations of lowers with which to decorate the graves of the natlon’s dead. attic. Crossing the Ferry. As the right of the procession reached South Ferry the firing of minute guns from Castle Willlam, Governor's Island, commenced. A portion of the column was dismissed at the ferry, but the majority passed over on the boats and joined the divisions on the other side, took the cars or marched to Cypress Hills. Services at the Academy. The memorial exercises at the Academy of Music last evening were attended by a large and Governor Hoffman presided, and among those seated about him on the platform were General Irwin McDowell, General H. A. Barnum, Commissioner Van Nort, Postmaster Jones, Colonel Geodrich, Adjutant General Miller, of General Burnside’s staff; Colonels Mason, Cheese- brough, J. C. Pinckney and G. F. Hopper, Rev. De Witt Talmadge and Major General Franklin Town- send, Major General James McQuade, and Brigadier Generals 8. W. Johnson, L. B. Franklin, J. B. Mosher, and G. J. Magie, of the Governor's sta. According to the programme the chil- ! dren of the Union Home and School were to have been present on the stage and sang a chorus entitled “There is Rest,” but worn out with their labors in the cemeteries and having been ex- posed to the dreary weather through the day, the little ones had sought that rest of which they were to sing, in their Unien Home, and were excused Governor’s Island performed the overture from “Marino Faliero,” to open the ceremonies, and the Governor then made his address. His appearance was hailed with enthusiastic applause. He said:— FRIENDS AND FeLLow CrTizENs—I am here, as the Governor, to preside, not to speak. I take great pleasure in being with you to tender the tribute of to-night. The rain storm that ae yee all day has somewhat interfered with the decora- tion services, and has prevented the parade of the First) and Second divisions of the National Guard; but you and 1, while disappointed that so much pleasure and good have been lost by the storm, will remember that it has brought joy to the farmers’ hearts, that it has forwarded the great grain crops of the’State, thatit serves to make cheap. living more possible, and to make the great State prosper- ous which sent forth so many men to die in their country’s cause, whose graves you have deco- rated to-day. The custom is a sublime and tender thought, because it comes from the heart rather than the head. But while we would keep alive and green the memory of those who sleep among us, practical men and women, its sentiment will fnd a more énnobling utterance ifevery one who puts a flower on the grave of adead soldier remembers that he or she has another duty to perform toward tie wife and orphans. Let us provide as tenderly for t ving as we provide for the dead, and to our ministrations ail good men and women Wiil say “amen.” Chaplain Willis t offered a Short prayer, after psc Rey. De Witt Talmage made an address as follo | | to the audience by the Governor. The band from | | _ Wi and danghters, sisters and brothers, mothers and fathers of the men who died | that their country might be saved, I offer you to-night condolence, sympathy and congratulation, To-day beautiful white flowers ave flinging thelr fragrance over soldiers’ mounds and throughout soldiers’ cemeteries from California to Canada. Where were the seeds of these flowers sown? At Antietam, at South Mountain, at Gettys- burg have fallen the heroes over whdm children to-day have placed the garlands of their filial love and widows have placed their sprigs of geranium. Oh! thou Lord God of Gettysburg, thou Almighty who unsheathed Thy sword at Look- out Mountain, look down and dry their tears! If this were a political meeting I would not be here. Ido not think there ought to be any barter in our soldiers’ bones, They have done their work. When General Sherman's and General Johnston’s armies shook hands the war ended. On the grave of him who would reopen it let us plant nightshade and anathema, I have heard of a man in epauletts at Arlington Cemetery who took , away the flowers cast upon a_ rebei's grave. That man wore epauletts, but he was no soldier. These flowers will wither. Even the one called everlasting will fade and die. If the na- tion can do better than strew flowers upon its mar- ye dead, it had better not open its mouth We want another kind of garland for wn living—one of more enduring materials—on of greenbacks. Let their children be to revere the work which their did, I them learn to rey names of Those heroes who conducted the to battle and victory. Let them es} y be taught to regard with loving and reveren' eyes two names of the dead—one among the first and the other the last of those who fell in the good fight— Ellsworth ihe first and Abraham Lincoln the last. Let old War himself, with his grim visage, be buried, At the conclusion of Mr. Talmage’s speech Goy- ernor Hoffman sata :— “It Isin order after a good speech to have good Music. Governors sometmes make poor speeches, but the Governor's Island band never fails.’ fathers ce soldiers | After the performance of tho “Grand Art | March” by the band, Rev, P._ ‘New. man, Chaplain of the United ‘States ‘Senate, made the oration of the evening. He said that the war was a war against the privileged classes, a war of the democracy of the North against the aris- tocracy of all Europe. The brotherhood of herocs ta immortal—Washington and Cromwell were men who | influenced the ages. So, fo) with the men who have fought the war of the Union; Lyon, the proto- martyr; Sedgwick, Phil Kearney, Wadsworth, Mit- chell and, above all in glory, he who felt “charity toward all and malice to none.” These names ean- not die, When constitutional liberty is again battle of freedom, like Hooker, above the clouds, Mr. W. H. Pope recited very feelingly © poem en- titled “Our Heroes,” written for the occasion by Colonel C. B. L. Holmes, The benediction was pro- Postponement of the Parade. The rain effectually squelched the grand parade Of tit National Guard that waa to bave taken place taught | the | menaced these spirit heroes will fight anew the | in the afternoon. All the nts, notwithstand- ing the storm, were in e88 at their armorics at roll call, but it is safe tosay that the members who were anxious to show off their uniform on Broadway or anywhere else were few and fur be- pia ind euet Sey wemered everybody m the neral sus yan ler tponin, the pageant to the 11th of June, a ” THE GRAVE OF FARRAGUT. The Midnight Pilgrimage to Wood- lawn—A Solemn and Beautfful Scene. Delegates from different posts of the Grand Army of the Republic met last night, about the witching hour, at the house of Colonel Broome, of the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Here also were members of the Farragut Lodge of Good Templars, including large number of ladies. At half-past one in the morning Colonel Broome ordered 120 marines on board of two tugboats which were lying ready at the dock, Then the whole party embarked and sped on its way up the Kast River, past Randail’s, Blackwell’s and Ward’s Islands, over the da shores of which the moon seemed to hang with fondness, gilding the gray rocks with stlver and making the gloomy bnildings have the look of old monasterial structures—only there were no towers or minarets, The boats atopped at Mott Haven, and the midnight pilgrims took the special train which was watting for them, and arrived at Wood- lawn about half-past two. The marines were drawn up in procession and marched up the wind- ing pet thes lence from the raven soment the band played ¢." This ‘was changed to ih A MUFFLEP BEATING OF THE DRUMS ‘until they ap) hed near the grave of Farragut, when a full burst forth upon the ear, mourniul in its changes, yok with @ majestic strength of sorrow. The bo:ly was then drawn up around the grave of Adintral Farragut, when Chaplain Kebbin, of the Navy Yard, stepped forward and delivered an imp! ive prayer. Captain Bronson and Mrs. Com- mandant Chandler stood near the chaplain, Com- rade Frost said something kindly and apropos about the old times of war und the duties involved by its discontinuance, Thenthe national hymn, “MY COUNTRY, 'TIS OF THER,” was sung. Matthew Halo Sinith delivered a very imprmaize address upon the greatness and worth of Farragut. The three military salutes were fired over the grave, the flowors were pieces ‘upon tt, “The Star Spangled Banner” was played, and the marines formed in order of march to retarn to the station, The morning was now breal and the birds were singing in the branches, As the proces- sion moved away from the grave the band played “The bella are ringing for Sarah.” The musio sounded very fine in the clear apne | air, and few stranger scenes than that just closed had ever been witnessed in that quict city of the dead. THE GRAVE when lett was beautifully decorated. Mra, Admiral Farragut had sent, as a tribute to her husband’s pte a basket of flowers arranged so as to rep- resent the flag which he ever catried at his mast head. It had but four stars, These were repre- sented by yellow rosebuds with white surround- ings of hellotrope. The ground work was of purple violets, and the borders were of lilies of the ray white pinks, moss roses, &0. ‘This basket was laid on the centre of the grave. At the head was laced a crossed anchor of white roses and pinks. mall bouquets of geraniums and other red blossoms were strewn upon it, and two American flags were placed thereon, one having the four stars of the seaman who sleeps below them. During the services Mrs, Admiral Farragut was sitting in her carriage above the ground of the tomb. The train starting to return at about five o’clock, reached the city at six. DECORATION DAY IN BROOKLYN. The flags of Brooklyn yesterday floated “half. mast high” from the public buildings and many private dwelling houses. Business in tne several departments of the city and county government was totally suspended. The schools were not in session. The Catholic churches were numerously attended—it being the feast of Corpus Christi—in the forenoon. The prospect presented from a Meteorological standpoint at an early hour in the morning was not calculated to dispel the doubts as to the weather engendered by the sombre leaden clouds which lowered upon all sides, Shortly after nine o'clock the rain commenced to fall, and sol- diers of the National Guard who were moving to and fro along the streets in their bright untforma were compelled to seek shelter beneath awnings and in doorways, from which they lookel dolefully out, vainly es that the shower would soon be over, to enable them to “turn ont’ according to orders and their own desire. But the rain continued, And copious showers poured down for five hours upon the verdure-clad hillocks of the gallant dead im the cemeteries, giving them a brighter coat of green, as if to make compensation for the absence of agreat profusion of flowers and the deferred ceremonies, The Naval Hospital Cemetery, on Flushing avenue, was visited between nine and ten o'clock, despite the rain, by a company of United States marines, under command of Captain £. P. Meeker, and the “comrades” of Posts Wads- worth and Rankin, Grand Army of the Republic, assigned to this place for duty. The rain pre- cluded the performance of the musical portion of the programme. The chaplain of the Navy Yard, Rey. Mr. McLarren, offered a brief prayer, after which Commander William B. Hoyt, of Post Rankin, delivered an address. He said the dead buried be- neath these weeping willows were the country’s dead, whose memories it was highly be (eles to perpetuate, as they had made the history of this glorious nation and had maintained its unity and strength. The Marine Batailion then discharged three volleys over the graves of the patriots. Major Weeks and “comrades” of the G. A. R., strewed the graves with flowers and planted numerons shrubs, This terminated the seremonies here, and the party dispersed. Evergreen Cemetery, East New York, was visited by Captains B. F. Lin- ton and Louis M. Hamilton, of Post No, 82, G. A. R., and several members of said post, who marched to the graves behind the well-drenched and droop- ing “starry banner,” to do their part of the work assigned them. The “Concordia Club of East New York” sang requiem and the veterans strewed the foral tributes over the turf of their fallen com- rades. This concluded the services here, An ex- tended programme had been arranged for the Evergreen, but of necessity had to be omitted, Cypress Hills. There are 4,000 Union soldiers buried at Cypress | Hills Cemetery, and it was determined that the exercises should be of a fitting order, had not the storm intervened and precluded the possibility of such a result. At noon two wagons laden with flowers and plants crossed by the South ferry from New York to Brooklyn and proceeded to the ceme- tery, where they were met by the Brooklyn decora- tors and together the work of decoration was gone throngh, in silence and sadnes: Greenwood Cemetery. There wore a few loads of Nowers taken to Green- wood and there distributed over the soldiers’ graves, but the celebration was postponed until to- day, at eleven o'clock. ‘The membors of the Grand Army of the Republic are requested to be present at tle headquarters, over the Post Omice, at half past nine o'clock, Calvary Cemetery. The services here were conducted by the Rev. Father L. Malone, of Sts. Peter and Pani's Roman Catholic Church, at half-past nine o'clock, He read the Penitential psalm, and, standing by the Sol- diers’ Monument, accompanied by a party of ofcers and men of the Grand Army of the Republic, spoke for a few minutes in appropriate terms of the ser- vices of the heroic dead whose memory they had assembled to honor, The decorations were then proceeded with. The Soldiers’ Monument at Calvary is a magnifi- cent column of polished granite, surmounted by a | female figure bearing in her arms a crucifix, It is sitnated but a short distance from the entrance, near the summit of the hill, and waa erected in 1866, Onthe south side are the words, “To the Memory of the Brave who gave themselves to Pre- serve the Union, 1861-1564 on the east side— “This Monument was erected 1866; on the north By the Aldermen and Commonaity of New York; and on the west—Honor the Brave; requiescant in pace.’ Surrounding the column are four life-size and natnral fignres representing an infantty soldier, @ cavairyman, an artillerist and an engineer, A delegation of the soldiers of the glorious “Cor- coran Irish Legion’ were present with offerings for the tomb of General Michael Coreco) Several ladies were also present, despite the storm, and patiently awaited the apppearance of clear weather that they might proceed with their labor of love and respect for their departed dear ones, THE DAY IN WESTCHESTER. While the copious rain, which descended during the forenoon of yesterday, interfered matertally With the arrangements for carrying out the “deco- ration ceremonies" in Westchester county, it did Not, however, wholly prevent the touching obser- vance of offering floral testimonials of affection to the memories ‘of those who died that the Union of the States might be perpetuated. At Yonkers a lengthy procession, composed of members of tho Grand’ Army of the Republic, together with several local organizations, including a company of colored men, formed in Getty square shortly after two o'clock P. M., and proceeded through some of the principal thoroughfares to St, John’s Cemetery. A notable feature of the cavatoude was ap Wumense —— drawn by four horses aad containing a pro- fusion of pee big picturesquely varied by a number of young giris, attired in white, whose fathers were slain duriug the late war. Before flowers were strewn upon the addresses were delivered al nia comerades of Oliver Tilden Post, G. A. R., celebrated the aay by he the usual services at the graves of ir ‘oodlawn Cemetery during the falln comrades in Wt in the afternoon visited Bensonia and St. Augustine Cemeteries, where the affection- ate observance of decorating the graves of the na- tion’s dead was Delinady corsiod out, At Sing ca | y appropriately observ: by the members of Post Powell, Rev. A.C. More- house, of the Methodist Churc, being the orator on the occasion. ™ lenityand cruelty play for s kingdom, | tion that knew no bounds. Scarcely had the ff cemation ia tne aureet ‘winner.'? Tote of the President's call fo: troops sounded TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN DEAD, sornae into the arena and prepared for the nknown, Dead" which sedate" eae tee ~t on, and to Is *soousee assemblage then moved ga f 6 lik soldiers gathored. from the fled of | tons of partisan tnddolity he bared his bosom. to Bull Run @nd on the route to the nnock. | the He grey locks to recelve The tomb was heavily canopied with American | the storms of juy that were showered upon flags, around the tower ce of which | him, and in front rank of the were at nt intervals ever crosses | Union exclaimed in the of and on were inscribed names of | Luther, ‘Herel take stand; God help me, E Generals f, Wadaworth, Richardson, Lyon, | cannot do otherwise.” "No man ta the nation occa- McPherson and Kearney, who fell during the re- Py private station exercised a more powerful bellion, Underneath canopy, and around the fluence in crushing the rebellion than Mr, Dickia- granite mausoleum, evergreens and wreaths and | son. the ardor of the Herat he threw ge. decorated with roses, were gracefully Pomel no he pees nao his countrymen save the Uniot majestic =. ‘MR. MOORE'S ADDRESS, of the le until the last blow was er having been offered of the Tapomnttox, his labors continued, and hy veins DECORATION DAY IN JERSEY. In Jorsey City. The parade for which great preparations had been made in Jersey City was abandoned in conse- quenee of the storm. A few companics, however, turned out, the drum corps braving all the storm. ‘The graves in New York Bay Cemetery and Bergen Cemetery were decorated by Van Houten Post, G. A.R., and the old and new Catholic Cemeteries were visited bya delegation from the Edwin M, Stanton Post. The memorial exercises were held in the evening in the Second Presbyterian church, ‘Third street, Rev. J. Howard Suydam oMiciating. In Nowark. The celebration of Decoration Day was tame yes- terday in Newark, Even had the weather been fine there would have been no parade such as took place during several years past, As it was, a few posts of the Grand Army of the Republic visited the cem- eteries where deceased soldiers are interred, and planted flowers and shrubs on the graves. In the evening literary exercises suited to the occasion took place in St. Paul’s church, Addresses were made by Rev. Meussrs. Siegiried and Faull, There were also some recitations and fine singing by the Newark Glee Club, ey In Trento: The heavy rain caused this annual observance to change its character somowhat. Instead of the march and flower strewing memorial services were held last night, commencing at eight o'clock, in Washington Hall. The hall was decorated with flags and flowers, The soldiers’ children from the Home were present, @nd addresses were delivered by F. S. Mills, J. A. Beecher and clergymen of the chy. Ruhiman’s Band was in attendance. The evening was one worthy of remembrance. THE DAY ON STATEN ISLAND. The procession and ceremonies in honor of the day were not so imposing yesterday as those of last year, which was owing entirely to the severe rain storm which prevailed during the day and the filthy condition of the streets, some portions of which were fully four inches deep with mud and water. The ladies and gentlemen who joined in the pro- cession rode in carriages, and in passing through the different towns the members of the Grand Army of the Republic and other citizens footed it, The procession visited the two cemeteries on the island, one at Castleton and the other at Port Richmond, where, notwithstanding the drenching rain, the raves of the fallen heroes were sprinkled with flowers of every description from the hands of over one hundred ladies, who had nothing to shelter them but their umbrella, In the evening services were heidin the different churches in the county. THE DAY ON LONG ISLAND. ‘The severe rain disappointed the people of Long Island in their antictpations of paying tribute to the brave ones departed. While the monuments and tombs were strewn with flowers, the exercises in- cident thereto had to be held in the public halls. At Orient Mr. 8, L. Woodford delivered his ora- tion, At Flushing Mr. L. Bradford Prince enter- tained the Fag) with an oration, At Riverhead te John larcy officiated as the orator of the jay. CEREMONIES ELSEWHERE. CELEBRATION AT ARLINGTON. President Grant, Members of the Cabinet and National Representatives at the Cemetery—General Banks’ Oration—At the Tomb of the Unknown Dead—An Address by Mr. Moore, of Ilinot: WASHINGTON, May 30, 1872. ‘The remains of more than sixteen thousand Union soldiers repose at Arlington, a larger number en- tombed than in any similar cemetery. In com- pliance with executive orders issued by President Grant and Governor Cooke, all the departments of the government and the District ofices were closed during the day to enable the employés to partici- pate with the Grand Army of the Republic in the ceremonies connected with the decoration of the graves, The House of Representatives took a recess from half-past twelve until evening in order that the members might enjoy the same privilege. Thou- sands of persons were on the Arlington grounds, which were tastefully and profusely decorated. ‘The main stand accommodated 200 persons. The back of it was beautified and draped with Ameri- can flags, over which were suspended evergreen fes- toons, shields, anchors and other appiopriate em- blems. Overhead, placed in a horizontal position, werd two American flags of the largest size, while smaller flags were draped round the railing of the stand, The stage for the orator was ornamented with banners, evergreen crosses and boqueta, Surrounding the main stand were the words, “In memoriam,” in letters of green box. At one o'clock President Grant arrived, and seated with him on the stand were the Secretary of War, the Postmaster General, Sec ry Robe- son, Mr. Mori, the Japanese Minister, with lwakura and others of the embassy; Generals Banks, Meigs, Porter and Babcock; Consul Perry, the soldiers and sailors’ orphans, a large number of ladies and the leading members of the Grand Army of the Republic. A national salute having been fired the Marine Band played several pieces of music, and comrade Duncan recited an original poem, RAL BANKS’ ORATION, General N. in the course of which he said :— We come here to honor those gallant men who left position, home, family and friends and gave themselves to death, They were our brothers, fathers, neighbors and friends, In this beautiful city, in this beautiful valiey of the Potomac, sur- rounded by woods, in common with our fellow citizens all over the land, we lay upon their graves in this hallowed ground the fairest Mowers of the varled seasons. After speaking of the resuits of the Union's tri- umph he said:—‘‘Among the numerous subjects of congratulation that attend this anniversary there ‘Was one source of serious and abiding regret. The pacification of the country has not kept pace with the expectations nor with the necessities of the country. Our first duty is to determine what is necessary to a more complete domestic peace, and then to ascertain who has power to secure it. The first requisite in re-establl ahiag the peace of the country is harmony between the contending par- ties of the late war, both as to the objects and the measures of government. The consent of both is indispensable. One party can make war: it re- quires two to make peace. War is the natural re- source of ignorance: peace {s the result of the purest and rarest wisdom. It is this difference between the conditions of peace and war rather than any perversity in human nature that has led men to assume that war is the natural condition of society. War is easiest, but it is not, on that account, more coveted or more natural than peace. In all forms BANKS then aelivered the oration, | of psoas! minorities govern, They do not adminis- ter, but they determine, the nature and character of the government. To maintain its existence it | must be adapted to the condition and character of | the minortt Ail laws of restraint originate in this princip dt is only the vanquished that can accord peace. To the victors belong power, violence, immolation, extermination, but they can: not enforce peace, and the condition of every coun- try is dependent upon the manner in which these great powers aro exercised.” ‘Alter giving illustrations of this great lesson, he | said, in conclusion, “It is didieult to say what | should be the rule of action in our own land, I know of no principle which requires us to sur- | ader the control of our political institutions to | those who have opposed and would cripple or de- stroy them; but if we are assured of their co-opera- tion in the work of restoration and preservation | there is no price that we could not well pay for their aid. It is to our recent enemies that we inust | look for permanent peace, and we have a right to hope, aye, to demand of them, that they shall aid in the obliteration of the feuds of the past and in the great work of the future. With this co-opera- tion faithfully accorded, no favor that the wealth and power of the people can confer should be with- held. May we not hope for this result? The choice and the responsibility are with them, Most heartily do I commend the recent acts of Congress and the Executive in this direction, Most fervently do the people pray for the moment when those that were divided may be united and those whose ambition it was to destroy may be as ready to give their tabor and their lives to the preservation of the institutions of our common country, In the dark- est hour of strife that was the spirit which pervaded the ranks of the arn The survivors would now gladly welcome the evidence of restored contidence and friendship, and the immortal dead, whose memory we revere, would in another world join with angelic chorus In songs of praise for the resto- ration of peace in tho land they defended, among the people for whom they died, To this duty wo should consecrate Ourselves, remambering alwawa Pray = the Sn House of Representat a OF the National Soldiers sad Sadler” Dewey Pres after which Hon. Jesse H. ‘of Hil. live forever; © anion union 80 and 80 poured out ever be sundered. Let libert: and equal rights be loved and cherished here une every nation under heaven shail become as free and prosperous ag our own. In conclusion, he ad- vised all to emulate the noble deeds and characters of those whom they had assembled to honor to-day, 80 that our glorious country should never call in vain In a time of trying pogeeaty. for an exhibition of that noble and self-sacrifioing patriotism for which these illustrious dead were so eminently distinguished, ‘The band then played the “American Hymn," after which the procession formed, headed by tho orphan children and the Committee on Decorations, for the decoration of the graves. While the cena oan oe rating the graves was going on the Marine Band, stationed near the main avenue, executed appropriate musical selections. The graves of four other cemeteries in the vi- cinity of Waskington were decorated during tho jay. CELEBRATION AT BINGHAMTON. Oration Over the Grave of Daniel 8. Dickinson by Lyman Tremain—The Unveiling of the Monument Erccted to His Memory by the Bar Association of New York. Binguamton, N. Y., May 30, 1872. The decoration services and the unveiling and dedicating of the monument to the memory of Daniel S. Dickinson were to-day conducted by the Grand Army of the Republic, in the presence of an im- mense concourse of people. Lyman Tremain and General 0. H. Van Wyck were the orators. LYMAN TREMAIN'S ADDRESS. Mr. Tremain said:— GENTLEMEN OF THE BAR ASSOCIATION, SOLDIERS OF THE GRAND ABMY OF THE REFUBLIC AND FBLLOW CrrizeNs:—On & marble slab placed at the en- trance to the tomb of Napoleon, in that splendid edifice in Paris where hia remains are deposited, may be found the following touching sentiment, — from the Emperor's last will:—‘“It is my lesire that my ashes may repose on the banks of the Seine, among the people of France whom I have so long loved.” If the illustrious citizen in honor of whom this beautiful monument has been erected could have expressed his sentiments Bee the subject, lam sure he would have said, “It is my desire that my remains may be deposited on the banks of the Chenango, ameng the people of Binghamton, where I have so long lived, an¢ whom I have loved so well. In case his wishes had been consulted, as to the time and occasion for unveiling the monument which his numerous admirers and friends would certainly erect to his memory, I am confident he would have selected the very day which, By consent of the American people, has for decorating the graves and panterrng, special honors upon the memories of those who fell In the great conflict for preserving the American Union. We meet to-day in tl lovely retreat to contribute our humble _ offerin; in| honor of the name and memory of Daniel S. Dick- inson. Standing by the grave of this truly great and good Man, we would give some ex- pression to those feel of respect and ard with which our hearts are overflowing, Mr. Dick- inson took his place in the front rank of his pro- fession at an early period in his professional career, and, notwithstanding his diversion into the domain of statesmanship, he maintained a promi- the common en set apart ment position, as a lawyer, during hislife. Nor was political life any less successful than his career as a lawyer. The people discovered that he possessed those quaitties that fitted him for useful service in the political field, and he was soon required to turn aside, for a time, from his professional pursuits. Under the second constitution of New York a seat in the Senate of the State was @ position of much dignity ‘and honor. The term of office was four years. The State was aivided into only eight Senatorial districts, and the Senators were members of the Court for the Correction of Errors, the highest judi- cial tribunalin the State. Many of the most emi- nent statesmen of New York had earned their title to distinction in the Senate Chamber, Those charges of official corruption which we hear in these days, so often made, were at that time, happily for the honor of the State, entirely unknown. Before the expiration of his term as Lieutenant Governor, Mr. Dickinson was appointed by the Governor to fill a vacancy in the ofice of nited States Senator. This appointment was made November 30, 1844, and in February following he was elected bythe Legislature for a full term, For the ensuing seven years he had the entire na- tion for an audience, and was obliged to deal with questions of the most absorbing interest. He had now reached a position second in dignity. and honor only to one other within the gift of the people, Among his compeers in the Senate during this period were Webster, Clay, Calhoun, Buchanan, Benton, Dix, Seward, Chase, Douglass, Cass, Houston, Mason, Mangum, Walker, Clayton, Berrien, Davis and many others of the most eminent and talented statesmen of the nation. Mr. Dickinson was able to maintain a prominent position among these tinguished Senators and to exercise an influence pewerful and effective. He was held in high esti- mation, even by his political opponents, of which a striking illustration is ‘forded in the admirable and characteristic letter which he received from Daniel Webster. THE THROES OF REVOLUTION. It was during this period that violent and angry controversies were constantly developed between the Representatives of the North and the South on the slavery question. On the one hand were ar- rayed Mr. Calhoun and his dise 8, maintaininy that the constitution of the United States carrie slavery, With all its incidents, into the Territories, as soon’ as they were acquired’ and became subject to the jurisdiction of t jon, and that no laws could be passed by Congress, nor action taken by the people of the Territories, to prevent its intro- duction. On the other hand were the friends of the Wilmot Proviso, insisting that it was the duty of Congress to prohibit the introduction of slavery Into th ritories, and that slavery was the prod- uct alone of local legislation. Then thore were the friends of the popular sovereignty doctrine, so called, who maintained that the people in the Territories should decide for themselves whether slavery or freedom should prevail. Then, too, there were those who desired to extend the Mis- souri compromise line to the Pacific, dedicating to freedom all the territory north of that line, and leaving it to the people to say whether slavery or freedom should exist south of the ling, Then came the protest from the Southern Senators, including Jetferson Davis, breathing suggestions of the disso- lution of the Union, which, alter full debate, was refused a place upon the’ Journal of the Senate. Having sworn to support the constitution Mr. Dick- inson felt obliged to maintain all ye pledges and compromises of that instrument, when it was in- terpreted according to its plain purpose and meaning. He loved his country with intense de- yotion and with all its fauits he belleved this goy- ernment the best one on earth. He foresaw that if a forcible collision should arise between the two sections of the Union on this question it would re- suit in a bloody war, the end whereof no man could — foretelf, He desired that his coun- try sbould be saved from the — shed- ding of blood and ys sacrifice of life which would ensue, and the Union be spared from the perils and convuisions of civil war. Ani- mated by these sentiments, and representing the free and powerful North, he felt justified in going to the extreme re of concession and conclilation tosave his beloved laud from the perils that sur- rounded it. “ . a ee STANDING THIS DAY BY 118 HONORED GRAVE, speaking in the presence of those who were familiay with his hatred of oppression gpd in- justice, his republican simplicity of life manners, his reverence for the teachings of thé Holy Scriptures, which he quoted so frequently, and his innate love for the principles of justice, liberty and equality, the appeal can’ safely be made to you, his neighbors and intimate ac- quaintances, to answer whether a single pulsation of his heart ever beat in sympathy with the system of African slavery, The position of Mr. Dickinson at the momentous crisis Was interesting and pecu- lar, He had been associated in the Senate with Jeierson Davis and many other chiefs of the new confederacy, and strong and friendly per- sonal and political relations existed between them, He had been a life-long member of the honored old democratic party, and he saw the lead- ing members of this party taking prominent posi- tions in the conspiracy. In that hour of supreme peril what to him were personal iriendships, social Ues or political associations ? What were party ob- ligations or the cords arising from the pleasant memories connected with the past? These were broken in pieces as casily as Samson broke the green withes with which Delilah bound him. He could see nothing but the imperilied fag of his country, and hear nothing but the grand music of the Union summoning patriots to the rescue, For all that he was, and a that he could expect to be, he was indebted to the American Union. Patriotism was interwoven with every fibro of his heart. It formed part of his religion, Jt spoke to him its sweet lessons from the pages of the Sacred Volume which he perused and loved, He read it in the plaintive song of the captive Jews, God's chosen people, who wept when they sat down by the rivers of Babylon, and as they nanged their harps upon the willows sang “How shail we sing the Lord’s song in a strango land?” When the country waa ¢! rifled by the intelligence that THE TRAITORS HAD ATTACKRD SUMTRIC Mr. Dickinson was moved by a rightcous indigaa- and | thousands, who hung with intense interest and pleasure upon his eloquent utterances, Basking to-aay in the full sunshine of peace and Prospority; revelling in the enjoyment of those great and glorious privileges that fow from counti and a government that is truly ree Daniel 8, Dickinson. We owe to his memory a debt eietinde en ere that ne never be re) v4 We Was 8] lol en to Know that his-labors end sacri ces were not in admiring nation, Although Mr. Dickinson evinced a lion-like and tenacity of Purpose in-discharging his = rivate life, he was Si 0 the sunshine duties, yet, in pi of good natareand of the household. His eter was rh an ble tund of telling anecdotes a: ens tons. biography, poetry and history. He was the life ot the social cirole, wut: d the war oven his convivial enjoyments were with allusions. At one of these gatherings in iy ent that. he announced after the com; ir feeling the ban bs for a long time, I remembe! @ song, and gang. with much Patriotie ode beings “The Sword of Bunker Hill.” Death. came to him at the age of sixty-five, while he wag stl in the full enjoyment of mental and physical vigor. After au illuess of short duration he was summoned from the acene of his labora. and usefat- ness to that tribunal where prince and peasant, the high and low, must finally appear. Ia the bright efful eof the he emitted by his lovely character it 1s not presumptuous to hope and lieve that, when the scenes of hia earthly trrumphs faded from his view, he could sing, tn the language of the dying Christian :;— Tho world recedes, it disappeara— Heaven opens on tay ears With sounds seraphic ring : Lond, lend your wings! I mount—I flyt Grave! whore ls thy victory? Oh, Death! where is thy sting? To-day we meet in this beautiful cemetery, at the sacred burial place of our departed friend, to UNVEIL AND DEDICATE THE NOBLE MONUMENT to his memory provided by the Bar Association of New York. For this thoughtful and general me- morial their brethren thoughout the State are laced under many obligations. The opinion rmed by the members of the Bar relating to the . intellectual ability and moral excellence of their de- ceased members possesses extraordinary value, be- cause ey enjoy superior opportunities, united with learning and cuiture. Honors such as they have gladiy conferred upon the memory of the dis- tingufse Dickinson are reserved for those whe have reached the highest eminence in Kran 8 ad fession, The bar presents a proud and gio record. In England and America may be fouud enrolled among its members the names of the brightest ornaments of their country, the stur- diest enemies of op) pelos the noblest advo- cates for the rigits of the people and the purest Leaner’ Our deceased rother ex- ressed his just appreciation of the dignity and high mission of our profession in these words:— othe history of the bar is a history of illustrious examples, patriotic impnises and noble deeds. Ita members have been conspicuous among those who have at all times shed lustre upon our country’s tame; they led our armies in the fearful di ot revolutionary peril, and gave to the cause of liberty a declaration of the rights of man which will throw lght Seek the shadowy path of tradition when re- cords shall exist no longer and every page of his- tory shall have faded away.” High up on the roll of these lawyers who have contributed most to the benefit of their country and the welfare of mankind, ranking with the Jeffersons, the A the Henrys and the Otises of the Revolution, WILL BE INSCRIBED THE NAME OF DICKINSON. It was not necessary to ee this monumenthere and carve his name upon It to perpemnate his mem- ory, No! his name and fame will shine brighter and brighter as years roll away, and when this marbie shall have yielded to the elements and crumbled into dust, history and tradition will trana- mit them to the latest perlod in the life of our free institutions, ‘To the people who reside in this beautiful Valley of the Susquehanna his memory should possess rare attraction, and ought to be defended and cherished with reverence and love. Here he first launched his on the stream of life. You oo Raats #0 his worth, aided him by your sui to rise to eminence and held od nis weary hands in all his toils and struggles. The continued residence of such man is ® great honor to the community in which he lives. What Vernon is to Washington, Marshfield to Webster, Ashland to Clay, the Hermitage to Jackson, Springfield to Lincoln, Lindenw: to Van Buren, Canton to Wright, Chicago to Dor Binghamton will be to Dickinson. When I re- member that these crowning ceremonies in honor of the illustrious dead are conducted under the auspices of the Grand Army of the Republic, whem 1 look around and behold THE SURVIVORS OF THAT NOBLE BAND of heroes, my heart is touched with unutterable emotions. While you soldiers were in the field, ho was fighting your batties at home. His clariom notes were everywhere heard, rousing the indiffer- ent, encouraging the deaponding, stimulating rein- forcements, vindicating your honor and defending our cause. AS your comrades fell his ears and sympathies were mingled freely with those of the mourners, His ser- vices were cheerfully rendered whenever they were required, and were equal to an army of men. How appropriate that you should occupy the post of honor now at the tomb of your best friendt Adopt him, soldiers, as one of your heroes, This glorious Decoration Day will, we trust, always be commemorated by yourselves and your ntrymer who survive you. You and they will come, on the return of this anniversary, in the spring-time, when the birds are singing, the grass is green, the trees are clothed in their vernal attire, and the early flowers are blooming, to decorate the resting places of your departed comrades. As with loving hearts you gather up the floral offerings, and prepare the green wreaths, oh, select the loveliest of them and lay them’ tenderly down upon the grave ol Daniel 8. Dickinson, Mark the dear spot where our chieftain reposes, eave freshest ls vetest ( To hallow the ground wiere the patriot shatl fay. Let no yain sorrow for friendships now riven Fill our fo Lond let th For his p y Reverential Exexelses in Albany. ALBANY, N. Y., May 30, 1842, The fifth annual decoration of soldiers’ graves took piace at Rural Cemetery to-day. The weather was very promising the fore part of the day, but just as the ceremonies commenced a light raim storm set in, which continued throughout the ser- vices. Nevértheless, a large number of citizens were present and participated in the ceremontes, which consisted of singiag dirges and hymns, un- veiling and dedicating the soldiers’ monument, with an address by John Palmer, Past Post Com- mander of the Grand Army of the Republic; also an address by 8. P. Corliss, Post Commander of the Grand Army; strewing flowers on the baad of soldiers, and an oration by Colonel Hale Kingsley, The hymns sung were written especially for the oc- casion by young ladies of this city, The entire aitair reflected credit upon the Grand Army and ali those who took part in managing it, eee’ Celebration in Hudson, “i Hupson, N. ¥., May 90, 1872, Decoration Day was observed here with appro- priate coremonies. During the exercises this after- noon Major Robert F. Wiikinson, of Poughkee} a delivered an oration, and James G. Clark, of Syra- cuse, sung a ode, a Processions of United States Troops im Baffalo, N. ¥. re, Burrato, May 80, 1872, Decoration Ddy was uly observed here but a steady rain from early morning some- What marred an extensive programme. Detach- ments from the Grand Army of the Repub Hic visited the distant cemeteries in th morning and decorated the eg and in the aft hoon a large procession of United States reguiars and New York State Volunteers marched to Forest Lawn Cemetery, decorated the graves there and di ated a monument to the departed soldicra. otwithstanding the lateness of the season am abundance of owers were procured ‘for the occa- sion. Imposing Scenes at Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, Numa, N. Y., May 30, 1872. Decoration Day was observed in this city by & fine turn out of the members of the Grand Army of the Republic, the 110th Regt- ment of the National Guard, the Fire Department and citizens generally, A vast crowd of people assembled at Woodlawn Cemetery, where the principal ceremonies were to take place, but which were interrupted by a rain storm. Rev. J. J. Keyes delivered an address in the even- ing at the Opera House. Decorations In and Near Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA, May 30, 1872. A drenching rain falling all the morning greatly marred tho ceremonies of Decoration Day, for which extensive preparations had been made, The Soldiers’ Monu nt in Leverington Cemetery, Manayunk, was dedicated this afternoon wil @ military parade, The soldiers’ arayes there and