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" PRESIDENTS' GRAVE. ‘Where the Remains of Nation's Rulers Rest. Our Short Desoription of the Burial PlacesThe Neglect of Our Great Dead. It is not a very difficult matter to prove that the United States s an un gratcful republic, if neglect of her ead Iresidents is to be taken as com- plete evidence ot it, without any counterbalancing testimony. Noteven the states in which the presidents are buricd are known tomost people, The | graves of a number of them are un- marked with amonument, while those of others are cared for with s the attention due to the lowest citizen. There are a few noble exceptions, but itis not the United States that has been grateful but the state of the one's nativity or his personal friends. WASHINGTON, The grave of the first president, the father of his country, has been visited by thousands of Americans and_for- eigners, that it will be of very little interest to the majority of readers to peruse a description of the place now. The Mount Vernon association has taken good care of the first president's last resting Hlace, Washington's re- mains were deposited in their present receptacle in 1837, The vault was built in accordance with the provis- jons of the president s will. It is of brick, with an arched roof. Over the gateway in a marble tablet is the sim- ple inscription: ‘‘Within this enclos- are rest the remains of Gen, George Washington.” Two coflins lie in the wvestibule of the vault, the first is that of Washington and the other that of Martha Washington. JOUN ADAMS. Beneath the Unitarian church oj Quincy, Mass., may be found the re- mamns of two American presidents. “The church was completed in 1828, and the body of John Adams was re- moved from the family vault in the cemetery just across the street into the room beneath the church, John Quincy Adams' body wasplaced in the same room in 1848. Their wives are buried with them. The bodies lie in leaden caskets placed in cases hewn from solid blocks of stone. The tombs are seldom vyisited, and the apartment is kept dingy and dirty. In tgo church room above may be found the following inscription: ‘‘Beneath these walls are deposited the mortal remains of John Adams, son of John and Susanna (Boylston) Adams, sec- ond president of the United States. Born 19-30 October, 1735, On the 4th of July, 1776, he pledged his life, fortune and sacred honor to the inde- pendence of his country, On the 3d of September, 1783, he affixed his seal to the definitive treaty with Great Britain, which acknowledged that independence, and consummated the redemption of his pledge. On the 4th of July, 1826, he was summoned to the independence of immorality and to the judgment of his God. This house will bear witness to his piety, this town, his’ birthplace, to his mu- nificence, history to his patriotism, posterity to the depth and composure of his mind.” JOHN QUINCY ADAMS, On the other side of the pulpit is the tablet containing the inscription to the other Adams. It reads thus; ¢‘Near this place reposes all that could die of John Quincy Adams, son of John and Abigell (Smith) Adams, sixth president of the United States. Born 11th July, 1767, amidst the storms of civil commotion, he nursed the vigor which inspires a Christian, For more than half a century, when- ever hus country called for his labors in either hemisphero or in any capaci- 3', he never snared them in her cause, n the 24th of December, 1614, he signed the second treaty with Great Britain, which restored peace within her borders. On the 234 February, 1848, he closed sixteen years of elo- quent defense of the lessons of his youth by dying at his post in her great national council. A son worthy of his father, a citizen shedding glory on his country, a scholar ambitious to advance mankind, this Christian sought to walk humbly in the sight of his God.” The church itself is built of Quincy granite and surrounded by elms and horse-chestnuts, JEFFERSON, In a thick growth of woods, a fow hundred yards to the right of the road | general assembly his re [moved to this cemetery 5th July, json inherited when a ehild, Tt is well kept at the present date. MONROE, James Monroe is buried in Holly- wood cemetery, Richmond, Va, It 'is ona beautiful site, Five feet under ground, in a vault of brick and gran- ite, the remains rest. On the sar cophagus, on n brass plate, 18 this memento: *“James Monroe, born in Westmoreland _county, 28th April, 1758; died in the city ot Now York, ith ot July, 1831, By order of the ns were re- 858, as an ence of the affection of Virginia for her good and honored son.” Over this monument is a gothic temple twolve feet long and nin feet wide, resting upon four pillars on a foundation of dressed Virginia ¢ ite. A cast-iron screen almost pre- vents a view of the monument with- in, The temple ited drab color and sanded. The is considerably rusted, Around it are beds of flowers and tall oaks, JACKSON, Andrew Jackson is buried at the Hermitage, his famous home, on the Lebanon pike, eleven miles frem Nash- ville, A massive monument of Ten- nessee granite marks his grave and that of lus wife, It is placed ina corner of the garden. The grave is kept in good order. Three steps lead up to its foot. It is composed of eight fluted Doric columns, nu‘{pnrt- ing a plain entablature and dome, upon which stands an urn. TInside the space is ornamented with white stucco work. A pyramid resting on a square is the monument proper, and nearly beneath it rests the bones of the president. A stone contains this inseription, ‘“‘Gen. Andrew Jackson. Born March 15, 1767; died June 8, 5.” Jackson’s wife 1is buried on the right of the pramid, VAN BUREN, Martin Van Buren sleeps in the little village cemetery of Kinderhook, Columbia county, N. Y. The president’s grave is in the fanly lot. A granite shaft fifteen feet high contains the following: ManrniN VAN Bus VIIth President of th i UNITED STATES. o December 1 July 24, There is no carving of any kind up- on it. The inscription is in large black letters. The name of his wife appears upon another face of the shaft, while on the third is to be seen thename of a son. The house is at the southern end of the village, near the creek, a frame building, which has been entirely remodeled of late years. His other residence, two miles south of the town, is the property of farm- ers who live there. HARRISON The resting place of William Henry Harrison was brought prominently before the country three years ago by the desecration nly his son’s grave. It is situated at North Bend, a few yards from the track of the I, O. & L. railroad, where it enters the tunnel. The grave is a simple mound, un- fenced, on a little knoll, and is shaded by beeches and other trees. Therois no monument, and noinscription any- where to tell the story of the life of the departed hero. Since the dese- cration of Scott Harrison's grave, the mound has been improved somewhat, The vault has been comented on the top in imitation of stone slabs. The iron door on the left is now securely fastened, and some effort is made to keep the place in good order. The spot is a lovely one, and could be made by proper improvement to do honor to the remains of the hero of Tippecanoe. TYLER, The grave of John Tyler is practi- cally unmarked. A little mound, covered with bushes, just ten yards from the grave of Monroe, in Holly- out as the spot where a president's remains lie, At its head is a small magnolia tree, on the south is another magnolia, and on the northa young juniper tree. The grave is neither inclosed nor curbed. = Near by are the graves of Monroe, of Wm. Allen (one of Jeff. Davis bondsmen), of Dr, Lawrence Roane Warren the philan- thropist, of James M. Mason the con- federate envoy to England, and of ““Little Joe,” son of Jefferson Davis, killed in Richmond during the war, Near by are buried 16,000 confederate soldiers around a tall pyramid of granite, _ POLK, leading from Charlotteville, Va., to Monticello, may be seen the grave of Jefferson, in a little inclosure with thirty others. An obelisk nine feet high marks the spot, The baso has all been chiY ed away, and the monu- ment looks &e a rough, meaningless stone. “Born April 2, 0. 8,, 1743, died July 4, 1826,” is put upon the base. Another inscription has been almost entirely obliterated, On a fly-leaf of an old account book Jefferson wrote this: ‘‘Choose some unfrequented vale in the park, where . is no sound to break the stillness, but a brook that bubbling winds among the woods—no mark of human sha that has been there, unless the skele- ton of some poor wretch who sought that place out to despair and die in Let it be among ancient and venera- ble oaks; intersperse some gloomy evergreens, Appropriate one-half to the use of my family, the other to strangers, scrvants, ete. Let the exit look upon a small and distant part of the DBlue mountains,” His wishes have been well carried out, The old family house was in ruins three years ago, and tenanted by an old man who aade 8 living by demanding a fee from visitors, MADISON, At Montpelier, four miles from Orange, Va., Madison is buried, The flnve is in the center of a large level leld, in a lot about 100 feet square, surrounded by a gocd brick wall. On the gate is a sign, *“Madison, 1820,” Four graves are here. Over one of them rises a mound twenty feet high, A granite obelisk bears the inscrip- tion, “Madison, born Mar, 16, 1851.” By its side is a smaller shaft of white marble, inscribed “In memory of Dolly Payne, wife of James Madison, born M;y 20, 1708; died July 8, 1849.” Two nephews are buried with her, The region round about is one of t natural beauty, and commands | s @ view of the Southwest mountains. At the southeastern edge of the ad- Joining woods is the home which Mad- At the corner of Vine and Union streets, Nashville, at the old family homestead, may be found the grave of James K. Polk, Themonument is a square block, twelve feet by twelve in height. It is appropriately orna- mented, and contains, among other other inscriptions, this: ‘‘James K. Polk, Tenth President of the United States. Born November 2, 1795, died June 10, 1849,” He was buried here nearly thirty years ago. An iron gate, surmounted by an eagle, opens from Vine street into a broad avenue, bordered by mulberry trees and silver-ieafed poplars. This road leads to the Polk homestead, a large brick house three stories high, The tomb is surrounded by a grass ' plat, which is encircled by a walk of white shells, Shrubs and flowers beautify the spot, and make it look quiet and bright. TAYLOR, The remains of Zachary Taylor have been moved three times, They re- 0se now in a public spot at Frank- fort, Ky, The body was first placed ina cemetery at Washington, then in alot on the Taylor homestead, fivo males back of Louisville, and then to Cave Hill cemetery, Louisville, In 1878 the remains were placed in the beautiful cemetery at Frankfort, where they are in the company of many illustrious dead, including Vice President Richard Mentor Johnson, FILLMOKE, Millard Fillmore lies buried at For- est Lawn cemetery, three miles from Buffalo, The grave is well taken care of, and is a beautiful spot. A tall monument contains the inseription, “‘Millard Fillmore, Born January 7, 1800. Died March 8, 1874." The grave is at the ocastern extremity of the lot in the center of a grassy space. At its head rises the monument, In the southeastern corner is a Norway ruce, which shadows the grave. illmore’s daughter sleeps near the remains of her father. An iron urn for lowers lies under an evergreen. wood cemetery, Richmond, is pointed | THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: Near Fillmore's grave are those of Bunker Hill heroes, of Stephen Cham- plin and Bidwell, who fell at Cedar Creek. PIERCE, The remains of Franklin Pierce rests at Concord, N, H., inthe o ory on Main street. Pierce's monument is of 1 marble, and bears the followin klin Pierce, Born November 1804, Died October 8, 5 s Pierce lot is at northwestern corner of the Minot inclosure, and contains about an cre of ground, Tt is surrounded by a mneat iron fence, six feet high, traversed by concrete paths and neatly sodded. The monument displays a apire, with cap, die and plinth, resting on o base of granite three and one- quarter feet square.}§ Tt is surmounted by a draped cross, and its total height is 14 feet 8 inches, 1In the old ceme- tery the founders of Concerd rest. UCHANAN is buriea at Wood- v mile or 80 W James Buc ward hill ceme of Lancaster, turng by a ne nee. ment of Italian marble following : “Here rests the remains of James Buchanan, fifteenth president of the United States. Born in Franklin county, Pa., April 23, 1791, Died at Wheatland, June 1, 1868,” The grave is down by the Conestoga river The lot is 30 by 12 feet, with white and black granite supporting the fence. All around the fence is a hedge of blooming roses, and rose bushes are in the inclosure, The spot is kept carefully, and is always attractive. A fine monu- contains the LINCOLN, Abraham Lincoln is buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, 1ll. A fine pile of marble, granite and bronze marks the spot. It bears the single word, ‘“‘Lincoln.” This memorial is probably one of the most magnificent in the United States. The building of the monument was begun by Mr. Lincoln’s friends in Springfield. It was dedicated October 15, 1874, It stands in a tract of seven and a half acres. From northto south its length is 119 fect G inches. Its breadth is 72 feet G inches. The structure is of blocks of granite of New Hampelire. The main platform is nearly 16 feet from the ground, approached by four grand staircases with balustrades. The main platform is 72 feet square. From the center vises the shaft, 12 feet squarc at the base and 98 feet from the ground. Shields of polished granite, bearing the names of the states, encircle the square. It isa fitting tribute to the martyred presi- dent, JOHNSON, The grave of Andrew Johnson, is at Greenville, Tenn., on a spot selected by himself. A fine granite arch upon a broad base marks the site. It con- tains the inscription: ‘‘Andrew Johnson, Seventeenth President, U. BHCT Born December 20, 1808, Died July 31, 1875, His faith in the people never wavered.” ‘The monument is of mar- ble upon a base of granite nine a half by seven feet. The tomb was erected by the president’s thiee surviving sons, Pilasters on either side of the plinth support funereal urns. The scroll of the constitution is carved on the die, and also an open Bible, upon which rests a hand. The shaft is fes- tooned by the American flag at the top and surmounted by an eagle with outstreiched wings. ‘ Secretary Blaine. A correspondent of the N. Y. Sun apeaks affectionately, as it were, as follows of Mr. Blaine. “Twice during General Garfield’s prostration he sought relief for a few daysin the purer air of New England, but both times he was suddenly re- called to his post. On no member of the cabinet has the assassination of the president told so visibly as on his nearest friend, the Secretary of the State, It is reported, how truly I do not know, that he wishes to retire from public duties. If this be so, President Arthur, it has been sug- gested may ask him to forgo the wish 80 far as to accept the post of minister to England, where he could serve his country and regain his health at the same time, This would be a proper recognition of Mr. Blaine's services, a graceful tribute to General Garfield’s memory, and a fitting mark of respect for his administration, of which Mr, Blaine has been so conspicuous a member, Concerning Mr. Blaine's views about going abroad very little is said, though a gentleman known to be in his confidence belicves that were the appointment of minister to Eng- land offered to him he would not de- cline it.” o e Kidney Complaint Cured. B. Turner, Rochester, N. Y., writes: “I have been for over a year subject to so- rious disorder of the kidneys, and often unable to attend to business; I procured your Burbock Broob Brrrehs, and was relievee before half a bottie was used. I intend to continue, as I feel confident that they will entirely cure me.,” Price $1.00, trial size 10 cents, Heodlw The Third House. Tn General Garfield’s remarks on the reception of the statues of John Winthrop and Samuel Adams at the capitol in Washington, he said: “‘As, from time to time, our vener- able and beautiful hall has been peo- pled with statues of the elect of the states, it has secmed to mo thata third house was being organized within the walls of the capitol—a house whose members have received heir high credentials at the hands of history, and whose terms of oflice will outlast the ages. Year by year we see the circle of its immortal mem- bership enlarging; year by year we see the elect of t?nsir country, in elo- quent silence, taking their places in t! American pantheon, bringing within its sacred circle the wealth of thoso memories which made their lives illustrious; and, year by year, that august assembly is teaching a deeper and grander lesson to all who serve their brief hour in these more ephemereal houses of congress. Quoting theso lnes, ‘I'he ZBoston Transcript says: “‘None in that company of immor- tals will be sought out with more loving admiration than the statue of the broad-shouldered, deep-chested, open-browed and clear-eyed Garfield.” wThe Gods Help those who help themselves,” and nu- ture invariably helps those who take Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure. 20-1w THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 29, 1881 CenuliieheDy FOT RHEUMATISM, Neuralgia, Sciatica, Lumbago, Baclache, Soreness of the Chast, Gout, Quinsy, Sore Throat, Swell- ings and Sprains, Burns and #, Scalds, General Bodily Pains, Tooth, Ear and Headache, Frosted Feet and"Ears, and all othor Pains and Aches. e Preparation on earth equals &r. 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Y. Sold at wholesale by Ish & McMahon and C. F. Goodmar. Je 27 eod-me PROBATE NOTICE. In the matter of the Estateof Ferdinand Thum, I deceased Notice is hereby glven that the creditors of sid deceased, Wil mect the executrix of said Estats, before me, County dud, of Douglas urt Room. in m. each dir claims nd allowance s to present ix to OxAns WEEKLY B for four we prior to the 12th day of Nov A, sop21-wit PROBATE before me, 'y Nebraska, at the County ‘ounty, on the 1st day of Nove y'of January, 1 allow tus are allowed for creditors to pr -, and one year for the admini settle said estate, from the 1st duy of September, 1881, this notice Wil be published” in Tk OMAA WEEKLY BEX for four wecks successively, prior to the 15t day of November, 1881 HOWARD B, SMITH, seldwit County Jndge. HEADQUARTERS MEN'S FURNISHING GOODS. 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