'^ ^^ \ I. ' « ^°^ ■s'^^ 0* .•" '^^. .4^ ♦ 0' * ,V V 'o -TXT' A iTHUYSEX. THOMAS W. OLCOTT, L W. YOSBUEGH, IRA HARRIS, SAMUEL H. EAXSOM, WILLIAJM H. De WITT, E. D. PALMER, joh:n F. EATHBOXE, JAJNIES H. ARMSBY, S. O. SHEPARD, JOHN T. NORTON, PETER GANSEYOORT, THOMAS HILLHOUSE. CHARLES VAN BENTHLTfSEN. Superintexident and. Surveyor : JEFFREY P. THOMAS. HINTS TO THE VISITOR. 3>«^C AS we deem it superfluous to apologize to you — especially if it happens that you are a stranger to these highly diversified grounds, with their weirdly wrought net work of serpentine avenues and paths, so perfectly bewildering in the intensity of its complication — for introducing to you this little manual, and recommending it as an intelligent and agreeable companion for a ramble among the Silent, we will lose but little time in proceeding to ex- jolain how you may avail yourself of its services to the best advantage. We imagine that if, upon the occasion of your first visit, you undertake to explore the Albany Kural Cemetery entirely unassisted, you will find the task to involve a geographical puzzle about as intricate as any that can easily be condensed within the limits of two hundred and thirty acres. Now, permit us to show you how this puzzle can be quietly unraveled without the aid of an obtrusive or garrulous instructor. In the first place we would suggest a look at the map that nestles just inside the nether cover of this book. A single glance will discover to you that the occupied portions of the grounds are sub- divided (nature herself has made three grand divisions) into a great many numbered sections, each one of which is circumscribed by a road or roads. It is obviously unnecessary to inform you that these subdivisions are intended to facilitate the finding of any particular spot or object that you may wish to reach. You will readily conceive that you can locate the vicinity of whatever you desire to find much easier by knowing what section it is in than by being told that it is on such or such an avenue, path, ridge or hill. An avenue or path may be of considerable length, and may bound upon one side or run through a number of sections. So it is evi- dent that such a clue is comparatively indefinite. Then, again, the names of these upon the map may defy your closest scrutiny for a time, while a section number — particularly here for the numbers are very regular — will be quickly discovered. Having given you a general idea of the utility of the section system, let us now request you to examine the map more minutely. In some part of every section you will notice a small cross. The significance of this and one of its uses we will ex- plain by illustration, as follows : Suppose that in wandering over the grounds you become bewildered and lose all know^ledge of your location and of the points of the compass. In trying to untangle the snarl, in your judgment, you are moving along at random, when your attention is attracted by a low wooden post near the roadside surmounted by an iron cap which bears the abreviation " Sec." and the number — we will say, 100. You look at your map and find section 100. The cross or obelisk in that section shows the exact location of the post at your feet. By this reference your absolute as well as your relative position is immediately determined, the kinks are nicely smoothed out of your organ of locality, and off you go to — again get lost perhaps, and again to consult your undeviating land mark. You can never go far without finding it, as the sections are generally small, and each one is desig- nated by a section post conspicuously placed. As to the superiority of the plan we have adopted in this manual wdtli a view to giving yon a good general idea of the beauties of the Cemetery, with- out unnecessary travel or loss of time, opinions may differ. The Tour is the popular route (for carriages at least), but its appropriation does not suit our present purpose. JN'ature, as we have said, has made three grand divisions of the grounds, which are known respec- tively as the North Ridge, the South EwG£mid the Middle Ridge and we have concluded, m this instance, to take the cue from Nature by marking out a distinct route for each division. This plan we consider the best for the guidance of a person unfamiliar with the grounds. He will be less liable to lose his bearings than if he follows the mystifying Tour, and his interest in the attractions will not be diluted by the reflection that he has crossed and recrossed the same ravine and has been on and off the same ridge several times during his erratic journey. After you have become acquainted with the grounds by the means we have indicated, we fancy you will find that a trip around the Tour will admit of pleasurable repetition more frequently than if you had chosen this superficial route upon the occasion of your first visit, thereby skimming off the cream of attraction too rapidly for mental assimilation. You will probably infer from the tone of our 1* 6 greeting that we are exclusively enlisted in the service of " The man who walks." If so, your sur- mises are well founded, for, in our humble opinion, the person who thoroughly enjoys the " contem- plative recreation " to be found within the limits of an extensive Eural Cemetery — that school of instruction, as a celebrated writer has called it, in architecture, sculpture, landscape gardening, arbor- iculture and botany — is in this connection essen- tially peripatetic. The pedestrian only will find a short cut to an inviting eminence by mounting its acclivitous side. He will monopolize the privilege of traversing moss-clad ravines, whose perennial streams seem specially made to soften the midsummer's heat for his particular benefit. Many an extra " sermon in stones " will be read to him, many a chaste little gem of emblematic sculpture, that is rendered doubly interesting from its sequestered situation — from the disposition evinced to hide it away from unsympathizing scrutiny — will whisper to him of true love, or grief, or lasting remembrance, which a carriage ride will not reveal. If you desire to obtain a good knowledge of what the Albany Eural Cemetery contains, we recom- mend that you devote at least two days to the object. An exploration of the South Eibgje slone, if you simply use the means of locomotion that were born with you, will probably give you suffi- cient physical and mental exercise for one day. Then the Middle and North Ridges might sucessively be traversed upon the occasion of your next visit. If you should prefer to ride you can, of course, accomplish the entire trip — although, no doubt, with less satisfaction — in a single effort. If, in either riding or walking, you should choose to pick out a route of your own you will still find this manual useful, as its index will refer you to the page upon which you can see some allusion to any prominent object that attracts your attention. The perusal of this will also indicate to you the Sections in which he many of the illustrious dead who are interred in the Cemetery. Here it seems proper to mention, that in the preparation of this little companion for the visitor, we are indebted to the courtsey of several Albany gentlemen for data concerning the noted person- ages referred to. The valuable works of Mr. Joel Munsell have also been consulted, and have afforded pertinent information that was not otherwise ac- cessible. GlTIFSaig '^ UUiof GAV.Lewi.s 452 Broach\-a\- ALba ^^arnRio THE ALBANY RURAL CEMETERY. SOUTH BIDGE. IT is totally unnecessary to give, even to the most perfect stranger, any specific directions for reaching the Albany Rural Cemetery. The grounds are located with sufficient precision when we tell you that they will be found not far from the western banks of the Hudson, about midway between the universally known and flourishing cities of Albany and Troy. Almost any resident child ten years of age, in either of the places named, can inform you how to find the outer gate on the Watervliet turnpike ; and assuming that you have already arrived there, we will request the pleasure of accompanying you through the splendid avenue that leads to the prin- cipal entrance. Here we strike the Tour, which bends to the northwest just beyond the Superintendent's office. 10 A few steps up this winding slope and we meet an avenue that diverges to the southwest, called Mount Wat — an avenue that is destined to open up to us the internal grandeur of the So Ufa Ridge, to which division of the grounds we have already commenced to pay our respects. But let us stop here a moment for a quiet survey of the initial attractions. In the first place, the neatly arranged foregrounds will receive an un- spoken compliment, and then we will turn our attention to the monuments Avhich flank them on the west. Immediately in front of us stands the granite obelisk of Moses Pattek, while away to the right, rearing its lofty head high up among the trees, we see a massive shaft ornamented by a medallion head. That is the memorial of Joel Rathboiste, . and enjoys the distinction of being the most pon- derous monument upon the grounds. You will scarcely reahze from this distance that its size is more than ordinary, but if at any time you should feel disposed to ascend to the elevation upon which it 11 stands for a closer yie^v, you will decide witli ns that it is no small affair. As we are still standing in front of the Patteit monument, we will take advantage of this favorable opportunity to call your attention to a plain illus- tration of the system of sectioning now in opera- tion here. On either side of the road you will notice a low section post — -a feature of which we have already spoken in our ''Hints." That one on the easterly division of the foregrounds shows, by the character on its face, that it designates Section Two. You perceive at once that Section Two con- sists of a portion of ground defined in its outlines by certain roads of the Cemetery, and naturally infer that the extent of every other section is simi- larly determined. This system was chosen and applied by Superintendent J. P. Thomas, during the year 1870. Now let us resume our ramble. Turning into Mo UNT Wa f we pass Ho yt and Vak Sch aick, and immediately find ourselves facing the stately free- stone of Stephek Aldek. At the time of its erec- 12 tion this was considered the finest freestone monu- ment on the grounds. Bending round Alden" northerly, still in Mount Wai, we pass the neat lot of A. Wells, and on the opposite side we see a low monument, which, if for no other reason, is worthy of notice for having been the first granite structure erected in the Cemetery. It commemo- rates Thos. Hillhouse, who died ten years before the incorporation of the Cemetery Association. At that time the greater portion of what is now the South Ridge was a part of the farm of Mr. Hillhouse. This portion of the grounds was subsequently deeded to the Association by his heirs; and the old gentleman, who was first buried outside the Cemetery, was finally brought here to stay. His son, JoHiir Hillhouse, who still lives, was one of the first surveyors of this institution. Passing the lot of Wells and Adams, we meet the handsome Bleecker freestone. Here let us call your attention to an unpretending lot just north of Bleecker, which is surrounded by an iron fence 13 lined with, low evergreens. That is where Thuk- Low Weed expects, eventually, to find lasting repose from the cares and excitement of public life. You see that here he is not inclined for dis- play — a peculiarity frequently found in men of his calibre. ISTow we pass Slikgerlakd, and the pretty monument of Geegory on the eminence before us, is seen. On the circular lot above and beyond the Gregory monument stands the memorial of Jared L. Eathbone, in design a counterpart of the Tomb of SciPio. Here Mount If^^r takes an abrupt turn to the southwest, and, after leading us up a steep grade past the monuments of Harris and J^ewlai^d and James McOlure, again sweeps suddenly in the opposite direction. We follow its windings and, passing the memorials of Dr. Gaitn'ON" and E. E. Keistdrick, find ourselves standing upon the north side of a richly carved Gothic pedestal sur- mounted by a figure of Faith. This is Wm. H. De Witt's monument — an object that we will 14 contemplate witli pleasure for a moment before turning northerly into the TouR, which meets us here.* Now if you feel disposed to leave us and follow the southerly divergence of the Tour, we will tell you something beforehand of the principal objects that will meet your eye. In passing between De Witt and the modest monument of Isaac W. Vosburgh, you will stop a second time to admire the former, and will certainly commend the harmonious proportions and substantial appearance of the latter. You will also probably recog- nize in the names mentioned, that is if you are well informed concerning the existing prominent men of Albany, two gentlemen who have long been among the Trustees of the Cemetery Association. . Then you will leave Safford behind and, bending round Vosburgh to the west, will see successively the names of Wiswall, Ira Jagger and P. McNaughtojst, while almost directly back of the two last the monuments of Durant and Watson will appear. Farther on will be seen the vault of Artemus Fish and that of the Van Benthutsen * Where the coherency of the genei'al narrative is broken by a paragraph or more in smaller type, a deviation from the continu- ous route is indicated. No digression is made unless warranted by the attractions of the avenue, path or road into which it leads you. If this inducement prompts you to deviate, we will be obliged to Avait here for you until you have satisfied your curiosity, retraced your steps, and rejoined us at the point of departure. If you wish to adhere strictly to our continuous route, you have simply ifo skip the matter in small type and to defer, for the present, an inspec- tion of the objects mentioned therein. LLlli. oi (■ \V,l>F>.vis 432 Broadway. Alhanv. E^iTlllIECBIEI 15 family. In the latter, now surrounded by representa- tives of six generations, are the remains of Obadiah R. Van" Benthuysen", the first to successfully attach steam power to the printing press of America. The experi- ment in New York resulted in failure, and the project was abandoned, but Mr. Van Ben^thuysen soon solved the difficulties, and gave to Albany the credit of enlist- ing the weird power of steam, in behalf of the progress of civilization in this country that the press has ever been the first to lead. Following on we come to the monuments of James D. Wasson", W. D. Stewart, James Richardson, Crocker, and the low substantial freestone of S. M. Fish. Next come the monuments of J. P. Wilson, Wm. V. Many, C. Miller and Wood, and beyond is the vault of Catharine Hamilton about which some incredible stories are told Opposite are D. Woodworth and J. W. Crannell, and then the handsome Davidson memorial will attract your attention. You will shortly approach one of the most attractive lots on the ground; but before reaching it you will notice the names of N. Rogers, Callender, D. Smith, Edward James, Shonts, Read, Crapo, and the several neat brown headstones in the Grant lot. The three marble structures next ahead, in the lot of Monteath and Howes, are those whose effect we have just been anticipating. There are many more expen- sive memorials here, but few more chaste and suggestive. The first is surmounted by a well executed figure of Grief. The elaborate drapery and floral embellishments of the second will challenge your admiration, and you will read an impressive lesson in the third — the pretty headstone that commemorates " Georgie." That life- like little figure in the flower-crowned niche explains itself, the right hand holds a book, and upon the back of the left rests a butterfly, an emblem of a short life. 16 Now emerging from Mount Way northeasterly into the Tour, we curve round Samuel Ceaw- FOKD, and see a short distance ahead a cottage monument of Italian marble, with a medallion head ; and in the same lot a granite sarcophagus. These are the memorials of the Benedicts — father and son. We will advance towards them, passing the monuments of Wm. Smith, S. Yai^ Schaick, and WiCKES. We are now on Mount Olivet, That truthful medallion, by Palmer, represents Lewis Benedict, the elder, who, in his day, was distinguished for his unselfish zeal in promoting public welfare, and who enjoyed the intimate acquaintance and profound respect of many of the master spirits of his time. A character of no less note than Horace Greeley, speaks of him as follows : "When I first met Lewis Benedict (in 1837) he was more than fifty years old. Directness, shrewdness, quickness of observation and inflexible decision, were his leading characteristics. He was eminently and emphatically a man of business. 17 He used no more words than were necessary, and having formed and expressed his opinion was not easily moved to reconsider the matter. His inter- est in public affairs was profound and eager ; but he had no desire to be conspicuous even in move- ments which he inspired and directed. He had no dream of ever holding office, no wish to be known as a wielder of authority or power. He sought success through the diffusion of intelligence, the enlightenment of the masses." The granite sarcophagus near the monument of the elder Benedict, to the memory of Brevet Brig- adier-General Lewis Bej^edict, one of Albany's most famous Generals in our late war, is in the Roman style. The ornaments on the top are sym- bolical of his profession, and comprise an officers sword, with a wreath of laurel. A scroll near the point of the sword bears the inscription, "Bene- dictus qui patitur." If you wish to know what the younger Bejs'E- DICT has done to entitle him to the enduring gratitude and veneration of every lover of his 18 country, you may read an epitome in stone of his military history, upon the four sides of his memo- rial. In so doing you will sympathize with the captive in Williamsburgh, Libby and Salisbury prisons, glory in the hero of Port Hudson and Sabine cross-roads, and mourn the departed brave of Pleasant Hill. At a meeting of the Bar of Albany, in May, 1864, Judge John K. Porter thus spoke of the last charge of General Benedict — the incident that sent him here to rest : "When, at the historic battle of Pleasant Hill, the fortunes of the day rested for the time on the bearing of this chosen brigade of the Nineteenth Army Corps, every man in his command knew that, whoever else might fail, Lewis Benedict would not fail — and that, in the bloodiest crisis of battle, his pulse would be even, his voice firm, his vision clear, his judgment poised, and his heart true. It was only such a man in command of our left wing who could have held that devoted band, a living breastwork from which the advan- 19 cing column of the rebel army more than once recoiled — and who, in the end, could move those ranks, unbroken save by death, to the final charge which bore our banner to victory. In that charge he fell, leaving a record which imparts lustre to his name, and confers honor on the city of his birth." We will now" proceed westwardly from Bei^e- DICT, on the Tour, and skirt the southern bank of the ravine beside us for a bird's eye view of its rugged glories and a glimpse through the trees of the deep-embowered and picturesque Consecra- tion Lake, a short distance ahead. First we pass the small Egyptian marble of E. Vai^ Schaick, and the monuments of CouLSOi^, Nessle, PoHLMAi^-, Hall, Mokgan", and Hal- LENBECK, and Gayloe Sheldojt. Almost directly opposite Sheldon, a few feet from the road, we see a lot surrounded by an iron fence, which, although it contains little in the way of artificial adornment, we cannot pass with- out special notice. It is the lot of Eev. Barthol- 20 OMEW T. Welsh, one of tlie fathers of this insti- tution — its first president — and a gentleman who will long be remembered in this connection for the enthusiasm exhibited by him upon the ques- tion of a Eural Cemetery for Albany, when that question was first agitated. His early history in the city named, is largely the early history of these enchanting grounds. He it was who first gave the project the stimulus, through a public address, that has carried it to a successful issue. To his cogent arguments, main- taining the rights of the dead to quiet rural sepul- ture, coupled with the hearty co-operation and continued support of the present presiding officer of the association, who has been its friend through- out, the existence of this paragon of mortuary gardens, is, in a great measure, due. The old gen- tleman now rests peacefully in the beautiful " City of the Silent," whose interests were formerly his tenderest care Again we advance, passing the monuments of Phillips and Vak Bure:n-. In the Vait Buren I 21 lot rests Doctor JoHif Vak BuREiT, an eminent physician of Albany. Beyond VAiq" BuEEis', on the opposite side, is Friej^d Humphrey's memo- rial. This gentleman was one of Albany's most successful business men. Several handsome little headstones, adorned with emblematic flowers, grace the lot. The symmetrical Doric Column of McCammox, is next seen. It is crowned with a draped urn, and a wreath of roses encircles the shaft. In the same lot we notice the durable granite of Bruce. Still farther on we observe the monument of Oswald, and the free-stone of Lemuel Steele. Here let us turn towards the Kavine and look down upon Consecration Lake through the openings in the veil of foliage that partially inter- cepts the view. How romantic a spot it seems. And how delicious to drink in, at this little dis- tance, the melody of its music-breathing fountain as it sings a low alto in the morning chorus of the many-voiced birds. As we will soon have an opportunity for a closer view of the Lake, we will 22 dwell no longer liere npon its attractions, but will resume our trip past James Clark, and on to the monument of-HARMAN'US Bleecker. Mr. Bleecker was a decendant of tlie celebrated Jaks Jaksen" Bleecker, the ancestor of all who bear that name in this State. He was known throughout the State as an eminent advocate, and his name is frequently to be found on the pages of the reports of the days when Kent and Spencer, and Thompson and Van Ness, were the great lumi- naries of the law. He was a successful politician, and once officiated as Minister to the Hague. Leaving Bleecker, we proceed past the Stron'G brown stone, and stop before the handsome monu- ment, purely Gothic, of Schoolcraft and Johk- SOK. JoHi^ L. Schoolcraft, who once figured largely in public life, lies here. Beyond Schoolcraft is a very singular looking rustic cross, commemorative of Johi^ In"Is es Kane and Mart, his wife, the former of whom died at Palermo, Sicily. Leaving this unique little specimen, we pass 23 Whitlock, and on the opposite side we see a small marble monument to the Rev. David Dyer, who died recently. Mr. Dyer was for a long time chaplain of the Albany Penitentiary, and was the author of an interesting history of that institution. As we advance we see the names of Pomfret, E. Perry and Taber. Here the Tour winds round Taber and leaps the Ravine by means of Glen Cross Bridge. As we do not Avish to follow it far- ther at present, we will continue straight ahead, entering Glen Gross Way, which meets us here. Ascending this slope by the curving road last mentioned, we pass Alexai^der, and at the abrupt turn beyond we notice the cottage monuments of H. New^iax and Hugh Humphrey. The singular Egyptian column of Reuel Olapp next strikes the eye. Opposite, on our left, a little distance from the road, we see the small monument of McMullei^ and the cross-crowned memorial of Allex. In front of this is another small mon- ument in the lot of L. D. Collii^s. Upon the side towards us appears a harp with one broken 24 string, signifying that a member of a family lias departed. Again, in front of Collin"Sj stand the memorials of Howes and Mokteath. Here we turn westerly into another portion of the Tour around Olapp, leaving on our left the small monument of Payn — a name that sounds familiar to numerous tobacco lovers. A very odd looking monument here attracts us. It is the large granite globe of Peei^tice, which is emblematic of eternity. This is certainly novel and substantial, if nothing more. Many different opinions are expressed as to its appropriateness and general merits ; and the " eternal fitness " question is frequently discussed in consequence. It has these advantages over the majority of monuments : it cannot topple over and is always plumb. Al- though plain, and, we might say, unpretending, it attracts its share of attention. Again advancing, we observe the small monu- ment of Preleigh and Snyder, and o^Dposite stands the neat Latin cross of Rev. Dr. Pohlmak. In the same lot is a soldier's rustic memorial, of 25 strange design, to the memory of Lieut. Wm. H. PoHLMA:?ir, another gallant young Albanian who fell in the late war. You will infer from the many names of memorable battle grounds inscribed upon the stone, that, for a young man of tw^enty-two, he had considerable experience in war before receiving the wounds that terminated fatally, at Gettysburg, in 1863. His military record stamps him as an energetic and courageous young patriot, while his bouyant spirits, genial disposition, and educational accomj)lishments, rendered him a most desirable visitor to the social circle. From PoHLMA2sr, we pass the monuments of Akdeews, Muir, Sanfoed, Eobikson and Cook, Teller, Tueis^ee and Yait Etten". We will now again leave the Toub, because in its sudden turn here to the north, around by the Wiis^G vault, it departs from our intended line of march. As we stand here we see to the left, a few steps ahead, the small marble monument of David EosE. We will turn around it southerly into Prospect A venue. Opposite Eose, upon a neat 3 26 iron enclosure, we read the names of Hadley and Sedai^. Then comes the low monument of Chase, and beyond, but not facing this avenue, stand the marble obelisk and sarcophagus of DeForest. A few steps farther on this avenue is intersected, by Forest A venue. In front of us at this- point is a marble monument, surmounted by that fre- quently recurring emblem of innocence, the dove. The name of Geeer, which it bears, will suggest pleasant memories to those who indulge in the Indian weed. We will cross over to GtREER and wind around it. Standing all alone on the margin of the Dell ( Cold Spring Dell) before us, we see the mar- ble monument which commemorates Gren. George Talcott, Lieut. Col. George H. Talcott, and their wives. Let us now descend easterly to the Stone Bridge. On our left is the marble obelisk of D. Mouis-T, and back of this the elegant headstones of Wm". GoDSOisr. Farther east is the superb memorial of South- 27 WICK, and still farther in the same line is Lyman Eoot's large granite monument. The shaft itself of this is the heaviest on the grounds; but the monument entire, in consequence of its lacking the usual massive die, is less in weight than any one of several others here. As Prospect Avenue crosses the Dell, by means of the Stone Bridge, it suddenly turns to the west ; and if you are agreeable we will humor its twisting whims a little longer, and turn with it. But first notice the large granite monument and splendid circular lot of Be>s"edict, on the corner to the left. Moving along the south side of the Dell, west- erly, we see to the left the marble of McClasky, and soon reach the well kept lot of Dicksojn", with its neat enclosure. We are now upon that part of the South Ridge where circular lots are a very prominent and feli- citous feature. We will be favorably impressed with this, and will feel a sense of relief in contem- plating the change from sharp cornered parallelo- 28 grams, triangles and irregular plats, to tlie easy unbroken curve and graceful outline of a circle or an ellipse. "We will notice, too, that uncouth iron fences — a style of enclosure that detracts much from the natural rural appearance of any cemetery where it predominates — and high, impenetrable hedges, are not in favor on this portion of the grounds. This will surely meet our unqualified approbation. Proceeding up the slope beyond DiCKSOi^, we see that this avenue takes another devious notion and darts off southerly, almost at right angles with its previous course. We will go straight ahead into Wild Flower Avenue; but if you see fit to keep company still with the rambling road before mentioned, we will meet you a little farther on. Let us tell you what is to be seen on the continua- tion of Prospect Avenue. In farther pursuing it you will first pass the circular lot of Archibald McOlure, on the right hand corner. Then you will see the hand- somely draped soldier's monument to Lieutentant- Colonel Frederick L. Tremaine, the son of Hon. Lyman Tremaine. 29 Young Tremaine was a heroic soldier, who nobly emulated the example of his Revolutionary ancestors by entering our army during the late war. His military record is the record of gallantry and patriotism. He is commemorated in verse, by Alfred B. Street : *****" The saddle was his thi'one, and he a king When the fierce squadron dashed, in thundering might, A cataract of swords and shots — a wing Of rushing Havoc — a quick cleaving flight Of deadly levin I Lo ; a glorious raid I And the galloping steeds and the rush and the clang Of the ride over mountain, through forest and glade, And the keen thrilling peals of the trumpet I How sprang The hamlet in terror, while on came the burst Of the troopers and cheering and flame told the worst. As they swept up the harvest and dashed dowMi the w^all, And laden with spoil skipped away one and all, While tlie night rang with clash and deep thunder of hound, And flushed wide with torch-flame, and day heard the sound From field and from village, of wailing and wrath, And the foe sought in vain to block Sheridan's path. And with them our eager young hero I no toil Too great for his striving ; no battle turmoil Too fierce for his daring; no duty undone Till the goal of the striving and daring was Avon." Opposite Tremaine you will see Huxtington's granite, and next comes the elegant light-colored obelisk of Northrop. Its material is the New Hampshire granite. A little distance farther on you see the Van Vechten granite monument, with Latin cross — a graceful and substantial structure. Here lie Abraham and Teuxis Van Vechten, two distinguished Albany lawyers. At a certain period in the past, when Albany was the recognized legal centre of the State, Abraham Van Vechten was one of the brightest stars among the fraternity — one of the most able jurists that ever shed 3* 30 lustre upon the Bar of Albany. The high places were then filled by a gifted race of advocates, among whom were Hamilton, Harrison, Jones, Burr, and Livingston. But thei. brilliancy could not cast young Van Vechten in the shade. He ranked among his illustrious seniors as an equal and a competitor for the highest profes- sional eminence. His talents were too conspicuous to allow him to confine his efforts to the Bar. He repeatedly represented his fellow-citizens in the Legis- lature. At an early period of his life he declined a seat on the bench of the Supreme Court. He has been Recorder of Albany, State Senator, and Attorney-Gene- ral, and was a member of the Constitutional Convention of 1821. He died at Albany on the 6th of Januarj^, 1837. Next you are attracted by the very substantial granite monument of Hon. Hugh White. He by whom it was erected was recently buried beside it. It is surmounted by a Grecian urn. It is massive without being clumsy, beautiful without being frail; and looks as though it might stand for endless ages to mark the resting place of one of the fathers of that spindle city not far distant, which, with eminent propriety, has recently taken on municipal airs and attributes. Now you approach the Ward monument, and near it notice several handsome little sculptured headstones. A little farther on this avenue crosses the Tour. Near their intersection are the handsome headstones of William Mascraft and wife. You pass the monument of Young and to the south see Kelley's granite obelisk. In proceeding into Wild Flower Avenue we pass McOlure's circle on the left, and soon see the conspicuous monument of Moi^teath. Lath of G W: Lewis 452 Broadway: Mhanf. mmiLm(sm. 31 Here tlie avenue turns soutlierly and gives us a front view of that structure. Four handsome sculptured headstones, commemorative of different members of the Monteath family, attend it. .Opposite Moi^TEATH stands the very graceful octagonal shaft of S. H. Cook, and some distance south of this the fine monument of Jeffees. Here is a double headstone, with cross, and bear- ing one of the several emblems of faith — joined hands. Again in advancing Ave see the Egyptian obelisk of Nelsoj^, with Roman moulds and polished tablets. It is eventually intended to commemorate the "Twin Brothers," and one of the twain is already here. It was erected by Doctor Alexan- der Nelsois", of Albany. The next prominent monument we notice is that to RuFUS King. Its material is Quincy granite, and it stands second in size among the monumental structures of the place. Mr. King, who died but recently, was one of the most suc- cessful and respected self-made men of Albany. 32 To the right, beyond the Tour, which meets us here, we see two superior specimens of the sculptor's art. One is Pahner's great masterpiece, the "Angel at the Sepulchre." The other is the elaborate memorial of James A. Wilsok. . As this last is the nearer of the two, we will cross the Tour and contemplate from in front its artistic beauties. It is one of the most costly monuments on the ground, and will bear the closest inspection. A niche in the front contains a faultless figure of Faith. Survey the monument carefully and observe the richness of its tracery. The handsome lot upon which it stands could not possibly be more appropriately adorned, and the memorial is destined to attract much attention. The celebrated Launitz, of New York, is the author of this exquisite production. It was erected in the year 1870, by Mrs. James A. WiLSOi^, to the memory of her husband, who was formerly a prominent Albany merchant. Southerly from WiLSOi^ we see the immense plat of Eeastus Coe]S"in"G, which is the largest in 33 the Cemetery, and lias cost a moderate fortune. A monumental granite cross, to tlie memory of Gektkude Tibbitts Corking, is, as yet, its only memorial; but we understand that here is destined to be reared the most stately monument in the Cemetery, and one of the largest in the country. Fancy a colossal monument of — we will say — one hundred feet in height, upon the elevated summit of Prospect Hill, and tell us would it not be an imposing structure ? We are now standing on the east side of the CoRisTHSTG plat; and our commanding positiou affords us a most charming view of the surround- ing country. To the northeast appears the city of Troy, pulsing with the excitement of its tumultu- ous thousands, and sending upwards, in fantastic disorder, its myriad hazy columns from the senti- nel-Hke chimnies of countless manufactories. Beyond are the ambitious mountains piling up to the clouds, and seeming, as they recede, to lose themselves in the embrace of the distant horizon. Nearer, we trace the course of the sinuous Hudson 34 downward from tlie bustling city for several miles, until at last, with a sudden turn, it " silently steals away" behind the wooded islands to the south. But let us leave these foreign attractions and turn our attention once more to the native beauties of this " Silent City." We will walk around the CoRNi]S"G plat and gaze upon the memorial of an old Eevolu^tionary hero. Here we find a splendid Roman column to the memory of General Philip Schuyler, who lies beneath. The lot was recently dedicated to this purpose by the Trustees of the Cemetery, and the monument was erected by Mrs. W. Starr Miller, a lineal descendant of the General. The name of Schuyler is intimately connected with the early history of Albany, and stands conspicuous in our Colonial annals. One of the ancestors of the Gen- eral was mayor of Albany and commander of the northern militia as far back as 1690. The General was born in Albany in 1733, and at an early age he began to display his active mind and military 35 spirit. He. was a captain in tlie New York levies at Fort Edward, in 1775, and accompanied the British army in the expedition down lake George in the summer of 1758. He was with Lord Howe when he fell by the fire of the enemy on landing at the north end of the lake ; and he was appointed to convey the body of that yonng and lamented nobleman to Albany, where he Avas buried, w*ith appropriate ceremonies, in the Episcopal church. He was present at the capture of Burgoyne, and was highly complimented by that General for his urbanity of manner and chivalric magnanimity. A daughter of General Schuyler was married to the brilliant Alexander Hamilton, the victim of the unfortunate Hamilton-Burr duel. The General was first interred in the Van Keks- SELAER vault at Albany, and afterwards removed to a vault on these grounds, where he lay without a monument to mark his place of sepulture. That fact having recently been laid before the Trustees of the Cemetery, and also the fact that Mrs. W. Starr Miller desired to erect to him a fitting 36 memorial, it was decided by them to select a plat in a prominent location, wherein to " Gather him to his grave again And solemnly and softly lay, Beneath the verdure of the plain, The warrior's scattered bones away." The preamble to the resolutions presented by Judge Harris before the annual meeting, at which official action was taken upon the matter, contains the following: "In the dim galleries of the past, where now hang the porti'aits which commemorate the good, the gifted, and the brave, who ^pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their honor' to the cause of liberty in the stormiest days of the Revolution, no one more deservedly challenges admiration than does that of him who only asks of us a grave. Among all those grand actors in the heroic history of our country, whose shadowy outlines are now but faintly visible through the smoke of revo- lution and the haze of an intervening century, surely none should be more proudly recognized by the citizens of Albany than General Philip I 37 SCHUYLEE. * * * * It is eminently fitting that this beautiful city of the dead, so near to the home where he dwelt while living, and where slumber the descendants of friends and neigh- bors who stood, perchance with him, shoulder to shoulder in the contest of the past, should furnish for his remains a resting place." Then followed resolutions, which were adopted, and the result of which confronts us here. Now let us proceed round by the west side of OoKi^ii^G to the famous "Angel at the Sepulchre." It adorns the lot of Eobekt Lekj^ox Ban'ks. Read the scriptural passage in which the artist found his inspiration, and judge for yourself of the success which has attended his efforts to embody the idea in stone : "And behold there was a great earthquake; for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door and sat upon it. His countenance was like li^htnino- and his raiment white as snow, and for fear of him the keepers did quake and become as dead men." 4 38 The following description of the "Angel" in embryo, is from the pen of a competent art critic : "Being of the favored few who saw this in the clay, time can never efface the impressions pro- duced by that first view, while it was yet in an early stage of progress. Towards evening we went into the studio with the sculptor, who carried a lighted candle, and as we entered we saw before r.,nd above us, in the dim uncertain light, an imperfectly defined form of angelic strength and loveliness, which seemed gazing, with unlimited vision, far away into infinity, and behind it dark- ness and shadow, as of the unknown tomb. As we stood awe-struck and speechless, the statute seemed to live, the breast to heave, the face to be distinct with heavenly intelligence, and we waited, fairly expecting from the lips the imperishable inquiry, ' Why seek ye the living among the dead ?' " As we turn from the peerless creation before us — a subject which, in the future, we will surely find an ever new delight — and look westwardly, we observe on our right, a short distance below, a I 39 pretty pear-sliaped lakelet, surrounding a minia- ture island, luxuriantly clad in nature's green. Its eminent adaptedness to the location would seem to indicate that it was one of the original contributions to the beauty of these highly favored grounds, with which the place has been so pro- fusely blessed by the great Architect. There are other lakes here, wild and romantic, with the mark of Nature's handiwork still fresh upon them, that were evidently "born, not made." In this case, however, Nature simply pointed out the spot and left Art to improve upon the sug- gestion. The construction and embellishment of the highly ornamental " CyfeessWatur" was accom- plished at the cost of considerable labor and expense. It was commenced in November, 1869, and finished in the short time of one month, under the direction of Superintendent Thomas. You will perceive how admirably it harmo- nizes with the native conformation of the con- tiguous ground. Commencing at the head of 40 Cold Spring Dell, its graceful curves gradually diverge until finally its covers, with its aqueous contents, a space that a short time ago was entirely occupied by a disagreeable, unsightly, bog-hole. A number of springs, issuing from under the little island in the centre, constitute its chief, though not its only source of supply. The copi- ous stream flowing through the Ravine, which separates the South and Middle Ridges, has, through the medium of a hydraulic ram, and a quarter of a mile of pipe, been made to do service as an auxiliary; and fully provides against any scarcity of water that might arise from a lack of sufficiency in its natural feeders. The most gratifying feature of this improve- ment is the effect which it has had in enhancing the value of the lots in its vicinity. Ground which, a short time ago, was perfectly unsalable on any terms, is now eagerly sought after at prices ranging from one hundred to two hundred and fifty dollars for each lot of two hundred and fifty- six superficial feet. A useless swamp has given Lith. o± (j VV\ Le\'\T,s 452 Bxoadw&y. Mha BmWMI^(2rIHEM, 41 way to several sections of dry, eligible burial sites, which have been laboriously and patiently graded up and put in order for sale. We will descend towards the lake, leaving Shee- WOOD and Coj^klik on the right. About half way down the slope we see the handsome lot of Brum- AGHiM and its adornments, of which our manual presents a partial illustration. The two memorials which it contains, though small, are decidedly attractive. That principal headstone, with its delicate drapery, was evidently executed by an artist. As the declining sun irradiates the trans- lucent marble of which this little gem is composed, the effect is peculiar and striking. You will notice its attendant memorial, which represents a tree trunk, entwined in ivy, upon which perches a dove. l^ow we see the monument of Salisbury, the neat lot of Ben^der, and a broken column to Col. Howard Carroll, a distinguished officer in our late war, who was highly esteemed for his bravery and devotion to the cause. Next we perceive the tastefully arranged circular 4* 42 lot of Dawson". Here is a soldier's monument upon which we read the name of Maj. George S. DAWSOi^; a young patriot than whom no victim of the rebellion was more deeply mourned by friends and fellow soldiers. He particularly dis- tinguished himself in the battles of the Wilder- ness, and his military record is made the subject of a poem by Albany's celebrated bard. " All through the crimsoned wilderness he went, With strength untiring and with soul unbent, All through, all through, the same young brave, the same ! Through the fierce hurricane of blood and flame ! " We have noAV reached " CtpressWater" which has just been spoken of at length, and will cross to the opposite side of Gold Spring Dell. If we should take the first turn beyond to the right into BosELEAF Avenue, thence into a portion of the Tour, thence into Pine Bough Avenue, we would find much to engross our attention. But as our route leads us in a different direction, we will simply tell you what may be seen by taking the trip mentioned. 43 First on the right of Roselcaf Avenue is the Ander- SON monument. Then the soldier's monument to Lieut. James Williamson, another martyr to the rebellion. Back of this is a neat brown-stone to John Williams, and a handsome marble obelisk to John Fairburn. Opposite, next ahead, is Rossman's low, durable gran- ite, with large urn. . Then you see two fine circular lots on opposite sides of the avenue, that on the right belonging to Stephen MuNSON, a gentleman widely known in the shoe and leather market. AYinding to the right around Munson into a part of the Toury the lot of S. Cunliff is seen. A little far- ther on is the large granite to General Rice, the hero of twenty hard fought battles. Its incriptions will interest you. Not one of Albany's patriots has left a more glorious record than the Christian soldier to whom this memorial is dedicated. From a private he rapidly rose, strictly upon his merits, to the rank of Brigadier- General. After passing through many sanguinary engagements, his twentieth battle brought with it the fatal ball. He was wounded in the thigh, and lived but two hours after undergoing the tortures of amputation. Mr. J. G. Holland thus poetically alludes to his last coherent expression, which is among the inscriptions upon his monument : Turn me.' he said, •' that I may die Face to the foe !' and ready hands -And loyal hearts were waiting by To execute his last commands. ' Facing the enemy he died A hero in liis latest breath, And now witli mingled love and pride I weep and boast his glorious death. 44 *' No braver words than these, my friend, Have ever sealed a soldier's tongue ; No nobler wox-ds hafcli history penned ; No finer words hath poet sung." Opposite Rice is Rosei.le's attractive granite. Soon you see the elegant monumental tribute, from his con- gregation, to Rev. J. N. Campbell. One of the inscrip- tions reads as follows : "As a preacher, he was pungent, logical, eloquent. As a minister of Christ, faithful unto death." Now you pass the Steele monument, and a little further on turn abruptly round the tall plain marble column of Ridder, on left westerly into Foi est Avenue. The Scotch granite of Van Dtck, with its intense, mirror-like polish, is on your right. No other material combines more happily the elements of durability and beauty. You advance past J. R. Coleman, H. J. Couldwell and I. N. Keeler. Here is the monument of John E. Page. In this lot is a pretty little morsel of sculpture inscribed to " Our dear little Ella." Thompson's marble tree — emblem of an unfinished life — appears, then the monument of D. W, Lawyer, and the lofty granite shaft of Thomas McCredie. In this last are durabilit}^, beauty, and charming simplicity harmoniously blended. The monument is entirely plain, if we except the emblematic thistle which graces the shaft. Opposite and ahead is W. P. Irwin's tall marble, around which you may turn into another part of Rose- leaf Avenue. Moving westerly you see the brown stone, with urn, of John Zeh, and on the next corner ahead, at the Tour, is the Parke monument. Here turn northerly into the Tour, and notice the h of G W:L(^vis 45:i BroaiK\7i\- AU Sfl'SGIMimiirTffi %1% '.-^ _ lith- of GiWLewds 452 Bioacb'ra.y: Hhaxty. ITMIE 45 marble of Absalom Andersojs^, the monument of John Stackpole, and that of Gunsalus and Perrigo. The names of Turnbull, Cooper and Kinjstet, will then be seen. Leaying Ctfress Water beliind. we proceed oil the Tour, past Roseleaf Avenue, to the next right hand turn which we take around Ten Eyck:. Several neat lots are passed, and then our path is intercepted by another portion of the To UR. A marble monument on the right hand corner, at the junction, bears the name of Jacob Slack. We turn to the left, northerly, and read the names of QuiJs^i^", Wood and Aiken". Before us is Wooster's imposing figure of Hope, a produc- tion which we will study with more than ordinary pleasure. The figure stands upon an octagonal pedestal, richly wrought in emblematic vines and flowers. It commands universal admiration. Southwest of WoosTER, and facing that portion of the Tour which we have recently left, is the very touching little memorial of Stickket. Although it is off our route, we will take this 46 short cross road to the left and reach it. It is a monumental headstone, with a niche in front con- taining the standing figure of a child. Upon a scroll above, interlaced with a garland of flowers, the simple inscription "Ida" appears. Those three solitary letters speak more forcibly to the heart, and are more suggestive of real grief and never-dying love than the most fulsome epitaph. But we will return to Wooster. The western terminus of Evergreen Path, a most enchanting walk, is on our right. Before resuming our course northerly from Wooster's figure, we will tell you what may be seen upon the path named. As you enter, the charming vista directs your eye through its gradually narrowing lines, which seem in the distance to complete their convergence and shut out all beyond. The first monument seen is that of Groes- BECK, and then the names of Beebk, McMillan, Ford, Cox and Botle are read. The next attraction is the large rustic granite cross to Col. George W. Pratt, who was a gallant soldier, a distinguished linguist, and a young man of great ability and promise. Cross an intersecting road and you will observe a pretty little piece of sculpture, to " EmAia," on the lot of 47 "Wm. N. Stroxg. The handsome monument of Smith is seen, and then the memorials of Noyes, JoHisr Ken- NKDT, Osborne, Joiinstok and Becker. In going fur- ther on in this path you will see nothing more of importance but what our general route will bring to your notice. Leaving Wooster on the left, we continue northerly in the Tour, past the octagonal shaft of JoH>^ Moore, and then read the names of Wini^e, GLADDiiiTG and P. P. Staats. The monuments of JoHK Ellery, J. A. Buckbee and Johk L. Staats are passed. Now come four hedge-enclosed lots, the last of which is adorned by the granite monument of George I. Amsdell. Next is the solid marble of T. M. Amsdell. As we follow on, the Tour takes an easterly sweep, and moving by the lots of SiEVEiTS and Elmendorf, and Johj^ S. Dicker- man — a name well known to many who have been obliged to commit their worldly effects to the ten- der mercies of the highest bidder — we turn sharply to the right into La wn A venue. Our course now, for a short distance, is south- erly. Eirst, on our right, is Feltman's marble; 48 and the names of Oowell, Lapsing and James D. Jo^s'ES appear before we reach the large oblong plat of A. S. ClarKj J. Austin" and J. J. Austii^". Beyond this is Mereifield's monnment, and back of the latter stands Chester Packard's tall marble. In the Packard lot is a winged figure. We continue past 0. A. Jokes, D. A. Smith, P. W. Holmes and 0. H. Wix]S"e. K^s^owltok and Cart are on our right. Soon La ww A venue winds easterly and brings us back of Highland Water, a circular lakelet, which, like Cypress Water, i^ thickly populated with different families of the finny tribe. The gold fish seem to be the lords of the colony. If you are interested in the study of ichthyology you will enjoy a call upon the glistening nobility of this little aquarium. You may pass between the intervening lots, and by means of the steps which descend to it, find footing on a level with the water. If none of the inhabitants are immediately visible, a pebble thrown upon the bosom of the pond, near you, will cause them to promptly rise 49 and swarm to your feet, l^ow take a crumb of almost anytliing that is eatable, bold it near tbe surface of the water, and see how long it will re- main before some yeteran golden-coated epicure will dart forward and unceremoniously snap from your fingers the coveted morsel. If your first advances should fail to induce the piscatorial familiarity intimated, you will please not accuse- us of insinuating a "fish story," for really these little gourmands are remai'kably tame. Probably the habit so extensively indulged in by visitors, of feeding them with titbits brought along for the occasion, explains the phenomenon. Now if you have said good bye to our aquatic friends, and returned to Lawn A vencie, ^ye V/ ill again move easterly. To the right is a small un- attractive monument to Samuel Sague. " Sam.," as he was popularly called, was an oracle among horsemen, a wit of the first water, and a person as extensively known, perhaps, in his day, as any similar character. As we progress, the gothic monument of Edsox, 5 4 50 witli its sarcopliagiis, appears on our left. Opposite, and almost hidden by tall evergreenSj is the lot in which are entombed the heads of four generations of the famous Albany house of Vajt Eensselaer. It is possible, although not certain, that this lot also contains the remains of KilliAN" Van" Een'S- SELAER, the original patroon, whose record, as you are well aware, forms an important and interesting part of our colonial history. Hon. D. D. Barnard, in a discourse upon Stephen Van Eensselaer (one of the four Stephens to whom we have before alluded as being buried here), who died in 1839, says of Killian: "The power of the patroon of that day was analogous to that of the old feudal barons — acknowledging the goyernment of New Amster- dam and States General as his superiors. He had his own fortress, planted with his own cannon, manned with his own soldiers, with his own flag waving over them. The courts of the colony were his own courts, where the gravest questions and | the highest crimes were cognizable; but with I ^1 Ijiiiof G.W.Lewis 4b2 J3xoacb.vay: jXliaiiy: mcom^iMSCDH ^wmm . 51 appeal in the more important cases. Justice was administered in liis own name. The colonists were his immediate subjects, and took the oath of fealty and allegiance to him." Our next advance brings in view the plain, attractive lot of Samuel H. Eai^som. The large obelisk of Quincy granite which adorns it, is by many considered the best proportioned monument in the Cemetery. We continue on past Esmay, Van" Look and WooLVERTON", and soon come to the junction of three roads. Before us is the brown-stone of Wm. Sheppard, and opposite, on our right, is the mar- ble monument of B. C. Braij^ard. That narrow road in front of Braikard, which leads north- easterly around Sheppard, will bring us into Ros ELAND Way, We will take it, and see the monument of J. H. Teit Eyck ; and opposite this a very striking little structure of polished Scotch granite, surmounted by a chaste marble figure. It is the memorial of Eobinsok and Howe, and is one of the most delightful little specimens we have 52 yet seen. The great admiration it receives is partly due to the fact that it embodies that highly appro- priate idea for a cemetery memorial — Kemem- brance. The darker color of the polished pedestal gives pleasing prominence to the pure white mar- ble figure, so sweet in expression, graceful in form and pose, and perfect in finish. Immediately back of Kobikson and Howe, near the small Hendkicksok marble, lies Hekky T. Meech. "Hakry" Meech was well known in Albany as the popular proprietor and manager of the old Museum, during the prosperous days of that institution. In front of RoBiKSOi^ is Wii^i^E's free-stone, and the marble structure of James Morrow can be seen to the right. We wind around WiKis^E, and observe a venerable brow^n-stone, which, through its weather-beaten appearance, speaks of many years' service. Among other names,,it preserves that of Col. IIen"RY Quackenbush, who "was with Lord Amherst at Ticonderoga, with General Gates at Saratoga, in the days that tried men's 53 souls." We also glean from the stone that '' his servant and faithful slave, " Nancy/' is buried here. The TouE is met once more. If we look west- erly from the junction we wall see, not far away, a fine substantial marble mausoleum. It belongs to the Seymour family. We purpose proceeding towards it, but not before at least speaking to you of certain attractive objects located east from QuACKEKBUSH, to our right on the Tour, and also on the first converging road beyond. The little trip alluded to cannot be conveniently made in a carriage, because the turn from the Toue into the road last mentioned is too sharp to admit of a connexion by that means. The first object that arrests the eye east of Quack- ENBUSH is a most faithful imitation of a tree trunk, m brown-stone. It was erected by Dr. Armsbt. The appropriate color of the material, the climbing vines behind, and the green moss clinging to the front, com- bine to give it a wonderful resemblance to the lower portion of a living tree. Opposite Armsbt is the granite of L. Sprauge Par- sons, and next is Stimson's neat memorial. On the right is McInttre's marble sarcophagus. This is one 5* 54 of the many superior specimens which have come from the hands of Launitz, of New York. In the same lot is Henderson's figure. Dunlop's brown-stone is ahead, and then comes the monument to John I. Wen- dell, who for several years was an active and efficient member of the Albany Cemeterj^ Association, and one of the most devoted friends of the institution represented by that body. The sentiments of the board towards a departed brother are fittingly perpetuated in an inscrip- tion upon the stone. Dr. Peter Wendell, who in the early part of the present century was one of Al- bany's most distinguished physicians, occupies a place in the same lot. This locality is called Rosdand Hill. Here is another lovely view of Consecration Lake. Ravine Crossway opens on the left. Upon it are some fine monuments. There is the brown-stone of Reed and Spellman, the granite of Cyrus Hawlet, and beyond the names of Davis and Wilkinson may be seen. The circular lot of B. P. Learned, with its octagonal shaft of granite, is farther on, and still ahead the names of Wm. McElroy, Rufus W. Peckham and Forsyth appear. Now from RosELAND Way we turn towards Seymour's structure, winding around Powers on our left. Passing Wm. Newtok", the monument of D. Lathrop is observed, and here is the mauso- leum — a very creditable piece of architecture — which we have before noticed at a distance. This short cross road to the left is called Oak Forest Way. Proceeding in this we see Newtoi^'s gran- 55 ite, and after crossing anotlier portion of tlie TouR, past the free-stone of Adams and Hun, and the marble of Sak^foed, we meet Greenwood A ve- nue, which we turn into northwesterly. The lot of TiLLiNGHAST is observed, and also that one, neatly coped, of Dey Eemakd and Spellman". Opposite this last is the broken column — an emblem which, perhaps, you will think too fre- quently repeated on these grounds — to Alexan- der Campbell, and beside it a marble obelisk to Daniel Campbell, erected by the young men of Albany. On this side of the latter an inscription preserves an enduring record of the deed, while a figure of Grief occupies a niche on the reverse. Next comes Goodwin's low granite, and oppo- site is the memorial of Adam Todd. We move along by Eobinson's free-stone, and the lot of Alfred Mosher. Here is Van Ant^verp's winged figure. It is a fine piece of sculpture, and one which demands more than a transient glance. "We might look upon it as the guardian angel of the locality. 56 Keeping on, we see Deij^'^'isok's monument, and tlie pretty Gothic marble of Edward Owens. Here is Ceuttekdek's cross, and now we pause for a moment before the King monuments. That soldier's memorial is to Egbert H. Kikg; and those devices upon its face are intended to represent certain testimonials presented to him during the late war, by our Navy Department, as a recognition of his gallant conduct and patriotic services. Upon the other side is Van" Der Werken'S small marble, and ahead are the monuments of Townsend, Mc- Elroy and Martin. The obelisk of Gegrge F. Gray is seen, and then, on the left, a lot contain- ing a marble monument and enclosed by a curv- ing iron fence. This is William J. Walker's. Here is the Tour again. We wall turn round Walker and advance in it southerly. The lot of Crapg is passed, and the monuments of Jghn Featherlt and Frisby. A headstone here com- memorates the brave Col. Edward Frisby, who was killed near Crentreville, Va., while leading his regiment to assault. 57 !N"ot far ahead is the brown-stone to Captam Thomas Bayeux — a tribute from the Albany Burgess Corps. Directly east of this is a novel rustic monument to the brothers James L. and JoHX M. Dempsey, the one of whom received fatal wounds at the battle of Cedar Creek, the other in an assault on Fort Fisher before Petersburg. We next see the Mix lot and its five superb headstones. On again, past James Mix, Loxg and SiLSBY, Bishop, Gowee, Cook, Winters, Chase, CusHMAN", BuRHAS"S, and we are before Giles W. Porter's very odd looking structure. To our right is Highland Water, which we have previously seen from the other side, and opposite is the marble cottage monument of Bullion". One of a num- ber of modest headstones here commemorates "Father;" and Reverend Peter Bullioi^ lies beneath. By how many thousands is that name associated with vivid recollections of weary hours and days spent in endeavoring to elucidate gram- matical conundrums. Fifteen years ago, Bullio:n^'s grammar was almost an indispensable instrument 58 in tlie hands of those who essayed to develop the young idea. Although it has since lost something of its popularity, it still holds an honored place among the text books of the period. Next to BuLLioi^ is Weed's marble monument. Many ridiculous notions have prevailed concerning the meaning of the figure by which it is sur- mounted. It is intended to illustrate some Scrip- tural idea; but what that idea is, we have been unable to discover. The memorial is very neat and appropriate. Still on in the Tour we observe the names of CoBE, Hamilton, Maktii^,Visschee and WiLSOiir. Then a large irregular lot, dotted with brown-stone monuments of all shapes and sizes, is noticed on our left. This is the James lot. A new structure, in keeping with its neighbors, bears the name of Eev. William James, an eminent divine who died recently. Opposite the James lot, on our right, lies Dr. William Bat, who, at the time of his death, was one of the oldest — if not the oldest — of the medi- 59 cal fraternity in Albany. Dr. Bat was one of the most distinguished of that school of physicians who won "golden opinions" in this yicinity in the early part of the |)resent century. We are now in Oak wo on Forest. Leaving James and passing a few small monuments on our right and an oblong plat surrounded by an iron fence, we find that the Tour crosses Greenwood Avenue. We turn into the latter round the small marble to the Waddell family, on our right. On the left is the lot of Johh J. Hills. It con- tains two monuments — one to Isaac McMukdt and one to Sakah M. Oarsok. Years ago, when really fine monuments were rare on these grounds, the drapery of this last was much admired; but the fact that many finer specimens and far greater attractions are now to be found here, has rather tended to cast it in the shade. On again southerly, in Greenwood Avenue, and we see a small brown-stone to the widow of Dakiel Steele. Opposite is the large irregular plat of KiDD, TEi^ Broeck and others. 60 Yon will realize from the familiar appearance of the objects around ns that we were in this yicinity at a previous point in our ramble; but as this is- the first instance in which we have brought you twice over the same road, you will probably not complain that the trip has been monotonous. Let us move easterly around Kidd and, passing the monument of B. 0. Brainerd, which is one of those we have before seen, continue on, by Evertso:n" and the splendid granite obelisk of Mitchell and Cu]S"N"iiTGHAM, to the low brown- stone in the lot of Hall and Fry. Now we see, at some distance to the left, and standing on the Tour beyond, the brown-stone vault of WiN^G. We will take this sharp turn northerly, and, pausing before the Wing vault, notice opposite the marble of Eogers. Directly behind this is Brittojt's urn-crowned memorial. Near by the latter is the vault of Narcisse EEMOI^^D. The monument of Eev. Isaac N. Wyckoff is left behind, and as we descend, fol- 61 lowing the easterly sweep of the Tour, the names of James Wilsoi^, Sidney Guest, and Doncas- TER appear. We are leaving the southern division of the grounds. Our descent is becoming precipitous; and, as the verdant bluff rises abruptly to right and left and the densely wooded hills grow rapidly over us, our sense of seclusion — that feeling ever sweet to the meditative mind — is agreeably inten- sified with every step. We are on one of those sequestered roads which contribute so much to the attractiveness of this " garden of graves," and of which, with fast increasing pleasure, we will see more, as we progress. Although so far, much of art has come under our observation — and some- thing too, perhaps, of human vanity — yet the most fascinating manifestations of nature, in her love- liest garb, are still in prospective. But we will an- ticipate no farther. Still descending, we pass under Glen Cross Bridge, and, diving down yet deeper between the hills, we finally reach the terminus of the glade 6 62 only to feast our eyes upon the romantic scenery of the deep-set, placid Consecration Lake. It would seem as if this grand natural amphi- theatre might haye been foreordained the scene of those solemn ceremonies which dedicated these grounds to the many dead. It was that scene at least ; and here, while the flashing fountain — " Like sheet lightning Ever brightening With a low melodious thunder " whispers its hospitable greeting, we will avail our- selves of the ample accommodations for repose which the place afibrds the visitor, and beguile our half hour's rest by looking back upon the most memorable event in the history of the Rural Cemetery. The following extracts are taken from a report of the consecration ceremonial, which appeared in the Albany Argus, of Oct. 8th, 1844. This report was published many years ago in pamphlet form, but the little work is now probably out of exist- ence. If you have never before read the beautiful S^HSIECDB M:ifl itii 01 G \V. Lewis 4d^ broachvav; All: gJI^-J^. 63 hymn of Miss Woodbridge, or tlie admirable ded- icatory poem of Alfred B. Street, which consti- tuted a part of its contents, you will, no doubt, think with us that these waifs, at least, are well worth the saying: "The ceremonial of the consecration of the grounds selected by the Albany Cemetery Associa- tion, for a general place of burial, took place yes- terday, agreeably to the published arrangements. The civic and religious ceremonies were all appro- priate, impressive, happily conceived and most happily carried out by the gentlemen to whose hands the duty was confided, and were in admira- ble adaptation to an occasion, which will be mem- orable in the history of our ancient but steadily advancing metropolis. " The very great concourse of citizens who visited the grounds on the occasion — the large number of ladies — the general turnout of military companies, firemen and civic associations — were in themselves encouraging indications of the general interest felt in the success of this important undertaking — 64 and, we are sure, may be regarded as an earnest of a determination among all sects and classes of our citizens to unite cordially in carrying out to a suc- cessful issue, one of the greatest public enterprises of which our city can boast. "The duties of Marshal were well discharged by General Rufus King, assisted by several gentlemen. The Eey. Dr. Welch and T. W. Olcott, Esq., were the efficient committee of arrangement. " The place selected and prepared for the cere- monial, was in one of those secluded and beautiful spots with which the location abounds — being a level but irregular space of about half an acre, en- closed on the south by an abrupt and thinly- wooded hill. On the north, hills of a less elevation enclosed the area, and nearly through the centre runs a clear stream of water, which even at this season of the year, holds on its course, and is in- deed perennial. Upon this area, were temporary seats, skirting the foot of the hill on the south, and admirably arranged all over it to command a 65 view of the staging from which the speakers were to address the multitude. " Long before the procession reached the ground, these seats were occupied — hundreds having pre- ceded the train, and the larger portion of them ladies, and taken possession. The scene presented, as the escort came up and opened for the passage of the procession, was indescribable. The solemn, dirge-like music — the heavy measured tread and gay uniform of the military and firemen — the gorgeous foliage, which at this season distinguishes our rural scenery — the romantic wildness of the place itself — and the large concourse assembled — all conspired to give to the scene an impressive and sublime character. " The military, firemen, ladies and citizens hav- ing taken the positions assigned them — and nothing could exceed the order and decorum with which everything was done — the full and rich harmonies of one of the best bands to which we ever listened, gave place to the vocal music from a choir of sev- eral hundred singers, who, under the lead of Mr. 6* 66 R. Packard, sang in full chorus, a Hymn, written by Miss Sarah. McDonald, of the Female Academy, to the tune of Rosseau's Dream. "The Consecrating Prayer, by the Rev. Dr. Sprague, was highly appropriate and impressive, and was listened to with reverent and profound attention. " The following Hymn, written by Miss A. D. Woodbridge, of the Female Academy, was then sung by the choir : " This holy ground beneath our feet, These gentle sloping hills above. These silent glades and valleys sweet, Shall be the home of those we love. " Above their couch shall flow'rets bloom — Dear, precious flowers, that droop and die, 'Tis fit that ye should wreathe the tomb, Where those we best have loved, shall lie. '< But they shall wake when o'er the earth Time's last receding wave shall roll; Shall share in an immortal birth, The changeless spring-time of the soul. " Then let us learn to bear aright Life's weary weight of pain and care, Till, with our heavenly home in sight, This last and dreamless couch we share. 67 *' Oh ! let us see thy glory here, Our Father ! and we'll kiss the rod ; "We leave ourselves, and all most dear. With Thee, our Saviour and our God ! " The Poem, by A. B. Street, Esq. (to Avliom we are indebted for a copy) was then pronounced, as follows : " When life's last breath has faintly ebb'd away, And nought is left but cold unconscious clay. Still doth Affection bend in anguish deep, O'er the pale brow to fondly gaze and weep. What tho' the soul hath soar'd in chainless flight, Round the spurn'd frame still plays a sacred light, A hallow'd radiance never to depart, Pour'd from its solemn source the stricken heart. Not to the air should then be given the dead. Not to the flame, nor yet cold ocean's bed. But to the earth — the earth from whence it rose, There should the frame be left to its repose. " There the great Mother guards her holy trust. Spreads her green mantle o'er the sleeping dust ; There glows the sunshine — there the branches wave, And birds yield song, flowers fragrance round the grave. There oft to hold communion do we stray. There droops our mourning memory when away, And e'en when years have pass'd, our homeward feet Seek first with eager haste that spot to greet. And the fond hope lives ever in our breast When death too claims us, there our dust shall rest. 68 " All these fair grounde with lavish beauty spread, Nature's sweet charms — we give them to the dead ; Those swelling uplands, whence the raptured sight Drinks in the landscape smiling rich and bright, Woodlands and meadows, trees and roofs and rills, The glittering river, and the fronting hills ; That nestling dell, with bowery limbs o'erhead, And this its brother opening to the tread. Each with its naiad tripping low along, Striving to hide, but freely offering song; Those old deep woods, where Nature wild and rude. Has built a throne for musing solitude. Where sunshine scarce finds way to shrub and moss, And lies the fractured trunk the earth across. These winding paths that lead the wandering feet. Through minster-aisles and arbors dim and sweet. To soothe thy discord into harmony. Oh solemn, solemn death, we dedicate to thee. " Here will his steps the mourning husband bend, With sympathizing Nature for his friend; In the low murmur of the pine, he'll hear The voice that once was music to his ear ; In the light waving of the bough, he'll view The form that sunshine once around him threw. As the reft mother threads each leafy bower, Her infant's looks will smile from every flower ; Its laugh will echo in the warbling glee Of every bird that flits from tree to tree ; In the dead trunk, laid prostrate by the storm, The child will see its perish'd parent's form ; And in the sighing of the evening breath, Will hear those faltering tones late hush'd in death. 69 " Through these branch'd paths will Contemplation wind, And grave wise Nature's teachings on his mind ; As the white grave-stones glimmer to his eye, A solemn voice will thrill him, " thou must die ; " When Autumn's tints are glittering in the air, That voice will whisper to his soul, "prepare;" When Winter's snows are spread o'er knoll and dell, " Oh this is death," that solemn voice will swell; But when wath Spring, streams leap and blossoms wave, "Hope, Christian, hope," 'twill say, "there's life beyond the grave. "Music followed from one of the bands on the ground — a solemn, funereal strain — in harmony with the vein of sentiment which ran through Mr. Street's admirable poem. " The Hon. D. D. Barnard here delivered the Address — an eloquent and finished production. His topics are appropriate, and are handled with his usual vigor and felicity. His vindication of the claims of the dead to a quiet and secure resting place, is admirable in sentiment, as it is strongly fortified by references to the usages and customs of nearly all nations, savage and civilized, and to the religious feelings of every Christian people." 70 The most agreeable time to linger here — at least so we think — is just after the evening sun peeps in over the western trees, upon the laughing foun- tain and the limpid lake, and drops a rainbow down to crown the entrancing picture. Now if you wish to return to the entrance, you can effect your purpose by taking the Tour east- erly, past the capacious marble vault of Hen'EY Yates, which, by the way, is one of the oldest and most admirably located tombs in the place. Another means of exit may be found in the meandering and leafy path called Meditation Walk, which leads from the southeast corner of the Lake, and, running high above the road along the face of the southern bluff, forms a most de- lightful, shady promenade. We notice that the supply of water for Conse- cration Lake comes through the Eavine which, extends from it westerly. Ra vine Walk pursues this stream and leads into the depths of the hollow pass spoken of, where the intense heat of a sultry summer's day never penetrates. Ra vine Side 71 Way runs along its northerly side. This latter we will take, when we commence our examination of the central division of the grounds, of which the Ravine partially forms the southern boundary 72 MIDDLE RIDGE. LEAVING Consecration Lake behind, and proceeding westerly into Ra vine Side Wa y, we pass the lot of Taylor on the left. It contains a broken column. On the right is the soldier's monnment to Ool. Edwaed A. Speii^gsteed, and next is the lot of Spalding, containing two neat sculptured headstones. We ascend past the small monuments of J. R. CuTLEE, David Smith, and OoBUEif and Raw- son". At the junction of this road, with one di- verging northeasterly, is the Wentz monument, and and the monuments of J. C. Kiek and 0. T. Smyth. Advancing still westerly, along the Ravine, we meet Ravine Bridge, and facing it, on our right, the highly polished memorial of the Oee family presents a front view. This is conspicuous, not alone through its generous size, its elegant finish, or its prominent location. Aside from these, the fact that it is the only polished shaft of native granite on the ground, lends to it that attractive- .A m\ LiUi of G AV.L6^^ds 452 Broacbvay; Albany 73 ness which any superior object, tending to conserve the ends of pleasing yariety, ever possesses for the discriminating observer. This monument, which so admirably decorates its locality, can be seen to fine advantage from the opposite side of the bridge. The lot upon which it stands is also graced by a neat soldier's memorial to Wm. E^imet Ore. Next comes the several headstones in the lot of William Oer, and then is seen the large oblong plat of one family of the Van Eee^sselaers — relatives of that other famous Albany family of the same name, of which we have before spoken. The lot contains four prominent memorials — a handsome free-stone with cross, a rustic cross, and two good sized marble monuments, one of which bears the name of Gen. Solomok Vak Eens- SELAER, who was well known in this State and the city of Albany, by his civil and military position and services. Of all the military heroes who have found sepul- ture here, not one, perhaps, has had a more event- ful career than General Van Eensselaer. He 74 commanded a troop before the age of twenty, and fought under "Mad Anthony" in the historic battle of Miami, upon which occasion he received a wound through the lungs which was declared to be mortal. Notwithstanding this decree, he won a speedy victory over the wound and the doctors, and was soon again ready for service. In the battle of Queenstown he was completely riddled with balls, and again survived. He afterwards held several important political positions, and died aged seventy- eight years. A little distance west from Yan" Eeksselaee is the granite of George H. Thacher. We pass the monument of Bekder, with Maltese cross, and the names of McCafferty, Chapmai^, and Wak- DELL are seen. Ahead is the monument of Ste- yen-sok and De Witt. The lot upon which this stands contains the remains of Hon. D. D. Bar- KARD, who delivered the consecratory address when these grounds were formally given to the dead. We will curve round to the north, and ascending the hill before us, pass Holmes, Hurst, and 75 Hastings. Here is the neat cottage monument of Baren^t Sakders, and in the lot with it is a monumental headstone to Minnie and Katie. A niche in front of this pretty piece of sculpture con- tains two figures. Its emblems are various. That figure of Grief seen upon our right, a little farther up the hill, surmounts the monument of Allen. A child, in the attitude of prayer, occu- pies a place on the front side. Opposite this is a cir- cular lot, with tw^o large brown-stone monuments, one of which displays the following inscription : LEWIS N. MOREIS, Brevet Major, II. S. A., Fell Sept. 21, 1846, at MONTEEEY, In command of the 3d Eegiment United States Infantry, While leading it To the assault. Erected by the citizens of Albany, to commemorate The gallantry of the soldier. The worth of the man. 76 We turn westerly round Mokris, and advancing, see the substantial marble of Fowler. Next ahead is Olcott's monument. It will reward a very careful study. That sculptured form which occupies the pedestal deserves our attention ; but do not fail to observe, particularly, those expressive little figures, in relief, upon the front side of the stone. You apprehend their meaning — a mother rising towards her children, who have gone before, and who descend to meet and crown her from their angel home. The headstone of Eaksom is opposite Olcott, and in the same lot with this lies Edward C. Delavan", the great total abstinence agitator. He was connected with every prominent temper- ance movement in the world from 1832 up to the time of his death, which occurred in January, 1870. His communications upon his favorite hobby have reached nearly all the noted states- men, physicians and philanthropists living. Among the celebrities who were interviewed by him on the temperance question were Louis Phillippe and the 77 Pope. After inaugurating his crusade against rum he proved his sincerity by emptying the costly wines in his own cellar into the street. He first became noted as a reformer while residing in Albany, in which city his large fortune was also acquired. That mammoth house, the " Delavan,"' in the city named, is a portion of the property which has fallen to his heirs. On the left, again, are the Maevik monu- ment and sarcophagus, and opposite these is the lot of Thomas W. Olcott, who, as you may be aware, has been President of the Albany Cemetery Association for more than a score of years. The last statement suggests a digressive look backwards. The events of the last two decades have had their influence upon the affairs of this institu- tion, as well as upon those of the outside world. The Albany Rural Cemetery was founded at a time when the idea of an extensive garden cemetery was comparatively new in this country. It was not always upon as solid a footing as at present, but in 7* 78 its infancy was obliged to struggle against the difficulties which, in those days, invariably beset all similar enterprises of any great magnitude. You would, perhaps, be pleased to know something of the details of its progress, and the causes of its existing prosperity; but as we are now ostensibly engaged simply in seeing it as it is, we will leave that subject for its future historian, and pursue our original purpose. On our left is Eaymokd's marble, and as we proceed, the granite temple to Dr. March is no- ticed. We will soon take the descending road southerly, and westerly round Maech; but first let us look about us, and contemplate the scenery on either side. We are upon the narrowest part of the Middle Ridge. Indian Lake looks up to us, through a leaf-fringed vista, from the guarded depths of the wild Eavine upon the north. This is the largest lake upon the grounds, and in time, no doubt, will be the finest. Near us, to the south, is Tawasen- THA — the body of water which furnishes the head 79 for the fountain that rnflfies the bosom of its sister lake below. Now we will move along towards Ta wasentha Lake, leaving Maech upon our right. As we descend we notice in the distance, lining the bank south of the Lake, the tombs of Pester and Os- TEEHOUT, Chaeles Staneoed, and Beikckee- HOFE and Pumpelly. Near the Lake is the neatly coped lot of Appleton", and farther east the mas- sive granite monument, with polished tablets, of Gen. John" Tayloe Coopee. If we look sharply we will see, in the same line with the tombs before mentioned, a low block of marble inscribed "The Grave of the Beidgen"S," and some distance back of it a single undecorated grave. The simple quaint- ness of this inscription has provoked many a query, and yet there is nothing cabalistic in it. The grave contains the reinterred remains of several members of the Beidgek family. Li its location does it not remind you of the poet's picture — 80 " Mine be the breezy hill that skirts the down, Where a green grassy turf is all I crave, With here and there a violet bestrown, Fast by a brook or fountain's murmuring wave. And many an evening's sun shine sweetly on my grave." Let US continue our descent to the foot of this slope, and look upon the monument of Joiiis" C. Spei^cer, the illustrious lawyer and statesman, about whom Thurlow Weed tells an interesting political story in his "Experiences." His able revision of the statutes of this State — a task assigned to him by De Witt Clinton, shortly before the death of this remarkable personage — is, in itself, a sufficient monument. Ambrose Spen"Cer, the father of the subject of our previous remarks, also has a memorial in the same lot. He, too, was a distinguished lawyer and prominent politician. Opposite SPEiq-CER, on our right, and built in the face of the hill, is the Douw vault. Can you decipher that faint inscription above the door — JoHisr De Petste:^ Douw. As we move along past Douw, westerly, we see 81 to the left a sarcophagus of Quincy granite, sup- porting a large anchor in relief. This is the memorial of "Capt. Robekt Towj^sekd, of the U. S. K, who died Aug. 16, 1866, at Chin Kiang, China, while in command of the U. S. steamer Wachusett." It is at once elegant, modest and substantial; and, inasmuch as it is entirely differ- ent from any other memorial here, it possesses no little attraction for the seeker after novelties. Next to TowKSEND is Maktin's large, heayy granite, with Grecian urn. We will now round up this steep slope past Quackei^bush, and, turn- ing easterly into Western A venue, stand before the HAMiLTOi^ monument. This is certainly one of the finest specimens of the unapproachable Gothic, of which these grounds can boast. That surmounting figure is Faith. The memorial looks down upon the grave of Col. David Hamilton", a gentleman of wealth and leisure who was well known among the public men of fifteen years ago, in Albany county and vicinity. Our next advance will be easterly in the road 82 upon wliicli we now stand. If we desired to leave the Cemetery here, we might do so by taking the westerly continuation of this avenue, past Davis, Wharton", Eoy and the Boyds, and on by the cottages beyond to the western entrance. Near the entrance are the church grounds, where lie the re-interred dead of the abandoned grave yards of Albany. Whenever you feel like devoting a half day to the object, we would advise you — especially if you are a bit of an antiquarian — to go among these transplantations of the great Reaper, and read — if you can — the old inscriptions upon some of the recumbent stones. There you will find samples of the characteristic phraseology and orthography of the last century. You will find hackneyed churchyard epitaphs — some appropriate and affect- ing, in spite of repetition ; some evidently home- brewed and thoroughly unimpressive, and some unequivocally absurd. The many inscriptions in German will recall your historical gleanings of the days of Fort Orange and Rensselaerwyck; and the 83 instructive, practical contrast between these crude landmarks of the past and the evidences of the modern innovations of art and taste so near by, will more than reward the trouble of your visit. But we are losing time. As we have already proposed, we will move easterly from Hamiltoi^. Here is the lot of James Eot. Its principal adornment is a sarcophagus in marble. We continue on past John" Vak Zai^tdt, Eights, Cobb, Scott, Boyd, Gray and Deaist. To the left, the names of Chapin", Campbell and Hoff- MAi!^ appear. Again we see the memorial which preserves the name and features of Dr. March. You remember that we left this on our right but recently, as we descended towards the Lake. If you have ever known the original, you will surely recognize in that medallion the American autocrat of surgery. We only learn from the stone before us that Dr. Alden" March lived and died. 'No labored eulogy perpetuates his deeds ; nor is such tribute necessary. His fame is self-]3reserving. The ensuing portion of this avenue we have 84 lately traversed for a short distance. We advance past the objects before seen, and, crossing the intersecting Tour beyond, leave the high cast iron enclosure and the monument of Chollar and Dunham on our left. To the right, ahead, is the marble mausoleum of Meads. Here lies the philanthropic JoHiq" Meads, an old and respected citizen of Albany, who was conspicuous in many noble public chari- ties. During the latter years of his life he was the most frequent of visitors to these grounds and to this spot. Now on, still in Western Avenue, easterly, past Browjt, Harris, Alleys", Fassett, Egberts and Dais^iels. To the right is the monument of the White brothers, and in the same lot a sarco- phagus to Andrew White. We proceed by Ford, Smith, White and Wilson. This latter is on our right. Look at that pretty little headstone which the lot contains. Near here is an enclosed grave — a singular object. Let us look to the left, towards Gansevoort — 85 an old and honored Albany name. The inscrip- tions npon that small stone to Brigadier-G-eneral Peter Gansevooet and wife, are interesting. Nearly one hundred years ago, General Gai^se- VOOET " defended Fort Stanwix against St. Leger, thereby preventing his junction with Burgoyne ," "Here Stanwix' chief and brave defender lies." Behind the monument is a recumbent slab, in- scribed to another Ga]S"SEYOOET, who in old times was one of the leading merchants of Albany. He died in the year 1800. We again cross the Tour, leaving the hedge- enclosed lot of John Y. L. Peuyk upon our left, and proceeding past the Waldeoi^ brown-stone to the monument and sarcophagus of Egbeet Egbeets. Do you know who first harnessed power to the knitting frame in this country, and who was foremost in developing that important American industry, the knitting business ? The stone before us preserves his name. Ask any resi- dent of that " City of the Mills," which was the scene of his labors, to whom, more than to any 86 other one man, the present importance of the place as a manufacturing district is due, and your answer will doubtless be — " Egbert Egbeets." Another advance shows the names of Howla^^d, Rousseau and Eastok, Holt, Baldwik, Lob- dell and Meneely. Here lies Andrew Me- i^EELY, whose name is known wherever bells are used throughout the world. Through his inge- nuity was effected a complete revolution in the process of bell-making, and a branch of manufac- ture previously precarious was made to yield ample wealth and enviable reputation. Opposite Mekeely we read the name of Hitch- cock, and then come Tucker, Mather, Has- WELL, Watermai^^, Platt, Lawrei^ce, Wash- bue:n", Stevensok and Crake and Crowner. This portion of the grounds is popularly known as "The West Troy Eidge," for the reason that a great number of the prominent residents of the place named have here formed a sort of commu- nity of their own. Let us turn sharply to the right, round section 87 post fifty-eiglit, and, leaving Western A venue, notice the monuments of Campbell, Viele, Ak"- DKEWS and McHakg. Now we look easterly along the Tour, which has just been entered, and see the unpretending low granite monument to William L. Marct. Towards it let us advance. We will not presume to enlighten you upon the public history of the illustrious personage whose name it bears, for with that you are probably familiar; but there is a little narrative most joerti- nent to this occasion, which with your permission we will relate. This central division of the grounds was pur- chased from Wm. L. Marcy and others, execu- tors of the estate of Benjamin Knower, by the Cemetery Association. It was then know^n as the Knower farm. Mr. Marcy was connected with the Knower family by marriage, and was in early life a frequent visitor to this rural retreat. This was some time before the idea of establishing a Rural Cemetery for Albany had taken any definite form. In after life he often alluded to the pleasure 88 he had realized amid the quiet shades of this grand conservatory of nature's charms. To the yery spot where now stands his memorial, he would regularly repair, alone, to indulge in solitary reflec- tion ; or, book in hand, to cultivate the acquaint- ance of a favorite author. The plat of ground which holds his ashes was purchased for him after his death, in consequence of its associations, and in accordance with the frequently expressed prefer- ence of the consummate statesman for this selec- tion. Before proceeding farther, let us look westerly along the crest of this bluff, and observe the Grothic monument to Ben^jamin Knower — the gentleman of whom we have spoken in the pre- ceding paragraph. That was a leading name among the solid men of Albany some years ago. At the time of its erection, that monument was considered one of the finest here. It is yet much admired. From Marcy we move easterly, past Fowler and GiBBS. We are about to leave the Tour 89 again, and descend into Crescent Way; bnt first we will notice on the left tlie large marble monnment of Schuylee, and the brown-stone of B. F. Smith. This last named gentleman was once a celebrated architect of Albany, and fur- nished designs for many of the large and costly monuments here. As we move on, leaying Eobiis'SOn's free-stone on our left, the marble of Otis Allei^ is passed, and now we look down from the rear upon BuK- deist's vault, which we will soon approach in front. At the next turn is a stately free-stone, profusely inscribed. It is in itself an interesting history. Among its inscriptions we read a name inseparably associated with one of the greatest scientific insti- tutions in the land. Who but has heard of that well known public monument which stands an enduring evidence of the munificence of that revered lady, Mrs. BLAi^DiN"A Dudley ? Beyond the turn, and opposite Dudley, in the Van Burek lot, is a chaste marble cross to " Prince John," and a three-sided brown-stone to 90 the hardly less illustrious Judge Van" Deb Poel. An inscription upon the south side of the cross, reads : JOHN VAN BUREN, SOK OF MAETIN AND HANNAH VAN BUEEN. Born at Hudson, Feb. 10, 1810. Died at sea, Oct. 13, 1866. "We will next turn from Van Bueek northerly, and, leaving behind the memorial of this latter-day political celebrity, with whose public history you are probably well acquainted, will pass Bakee and BucKBEE, and notice the soldier's monument to Col. John Wilson, another of the many martyrs here who died to yindicate a glorious cause. That exquisite tomb before us, with its watchful canine guardians, may well arrest our attention. It has doubtless called forth more of enthusiastic admiration than any similar architectural produc- tion in this country. Casual visitors by the hun- dred — all unquestionably impartial, and many of 91 them fully competent to decide by comparison — have conceded to the Albany Eural Cemetery the possession of the model of side-hill tombs. It is generally understood that this elaborate sepulchre was, in its essential features, at least, designed by Mrs. Heis^ky Buedei^, a lady of rare gifts, who has for several years been one of its ten- ants. Look upon the left hand page of that large sculptured book, and read its poetical tribute to her memory. It is but recently that one of the most remark- able men of the age came here to join his beloved consort in her eternal resting place. We will not undertake to instruct you in detail concerning the history of Hen'ey Buedek. If you are familiar with the annals of American enterprise and inven- tion, you must necessarily be aware of his achieve- ments. Of course you have heard of that wonder- ful machine which, as if born to meet a national emergency, poured forth torrents of iron foot-gear for our army horses during the late war. Then there is the " Niagara of water wheels," as it has 92 been poetically termed. You know that this mammoth engine of the Wynantskill Valley has been considered a mechanical marvel by tourists and others, from all parts of the world, for nearly a quarter of a century. The talented clergyman of Troy, who delivered the funeral discourse upon Mr. Burden", pays him this tribute: "With intellectual powers of a high order, a benignant providence endowed him with an inven- tive faculty so fertile in resources, and so varied in the practical workings, as to give in the great de- partment of mechanical invention by which the elements of nature are combined, arranged and adjusted, important, new and useful results. The name of Hej^ry Burden" will be associated with those of Oartwright and Whitney, Fulton and Morse, the products of whose genius are now found in every quarter of the civilized world." The structures before us are not the only monu- ments which serve to perpetuate the Burden" name. Cast a glance easterly, towards those fire- breathing manufactories beyond the Hudson. 93 Those are tlie Buedej^ Mills. Less than one score years ago their present site was simply a swampy, unappropriated waste. The " Woodside " Church stands high among those distant eastern hills. If we should pay it a visit we might read, upon an elegant tablet within, this inscription: "Woodside Memorial Church, dedicated to the service of the Triune God, has been erected to the memory of Helen^ Bukdex, in accordance with her long cherished and earnest desire, 1869." The church was erected by Mr. Bukdei^ not long be- fore his death. From the charming villa of "Woodside," the Buedek residence, which is located not far from the religious temple alluded to, the tomb beside us is plainly visible, although we cannot discern the former from here. ^ow let us again advance. If we look northerly from BuRDEK, we will notice, upon the ascending- continuation of Crescent Wa y, a very odd-look- ing combination of brown-stone and marble. It is the monument of OziAS Hall. We will approach it, passing Peck and Teipp. 94 The Hall structure attracts attention princi- pally for the reason that it helps to gratify that human weakness — a love of variety. Because it does so, it should not, perhaps, be unfavorably criticised, for frequent repitition in monumental design is anything but desirable. Let us call your attention to a lot opposite Hall, containing a rustic cross and three soldiers' headstones. Here lie the Vaughi^ brothers — a Colonel, a Captain and a Private — three victims of the late rebellion, out of one household. A little farther ahead, on the same side, we stop to glance at a small, but very pretty monument, to Capt. JoHK A. MoEKis, who fell mortally wounded, at the head of his command, near Spott- sylvania Court House, on May 19, 1864. We move ahead, curving and gradually ascend- ing towards the top of the hill, without meeting any memorial of note. On our right is the rugged Eavine, which separates us from the North Ridge. As we accomplish the ascent, and strike the ubiquitous Tour again, the nicely decorated litkof G.W. Lewis 452 Broacbvay, jttbany. iilLIlSSiWIDIlIE, 95 lot of J. W. MoEAN'GE is Seen upon the left, and back of this the cross-crowned marble of Eitchett. In the same line Avith the last are the monuments of LiXET and DAXiN", and then, as we proceed westerly along the Eavine, the headstones of Ben"- JS'ETT are observed. Now several lots are passed before we reach the monument of Sillima>^, Alexajs^dek and Fijs^ch. In the lot upon which this stands, there rests a former wealthy and honored citizen of West Troy. He was familiarly known as " Captain " SiLLiMAi^. His high-toned estimate of w^hat constitutes integ- rity, and whole-souled abhorrence of the modem tricks of trade, were his distinguishing character- istics. Although not injudiciously benevolent, he was ahvays prompt to help those w^ho seemed dis- posed to help themselves. He proved, by amassing an easy competence, always keeping in view the rights of his fellow man, that trickery was not essential to worldly success. He believed that a man's word ought to be his bond, and he left a record in accordance with that doctrine. 96 Before advancing much farther, we see Dell Cross Bridge, which spans the Eavine to the right, and opens communication from here with the North Ridge. But let us postpone our inspec- tion of that portion of the grounds for the present, and turn sharply to the right into Dell Wood A VENUE — the alluring road which runs easterly along the south side of the Eayine. Now a pleasant five minutes' stroll will bring us to the eastern limits of the Cemetery. As we move along, we will narrate to you an interesting inci- dent concerning that division of the grounds which we have just reviewed. The commission appointed to locate the State Lu- natic Asylum, once visited what is now the Middle Ridge of the Albany Eural Cemetery, and decided that here should be the site of that Institution. A prominent New York gentleman, named Wilber, who was one of the commission, was particularly enthusiastic in his praise of the location; and his associates, among whom was the present President of this Cemetery, unanimously concurred in the 97 opinion that tlie site was surpassingly eligible. Had it not been tliat some insuperable obstacle prevented the purchase of the grounds at that time, these lofty hills around would now answer back a mocking echo to the discordant shrieks of the madman, instead of listening in quiet sympa- thy to the whispered prayer or stifled sigh of those bereaved. But we have emerged from the Ravine. As we reach the point where Dellwood Avenue joins the Tour, we see the Eeceiving Vault to the right. We have looked upon nearly every noteworthy object upon the Middle Ridge, and will now turn our attention to the Northern Division of the p-ounds. 9 98 NORTH RIDGE. AS we stand near the Eeceiving Vault and glance northerly, we observe, npon an elevation be- yond, the prominent edifice of Johk P. Wikslow. The Tour will lead us to it. Let us advance and ascend. Moving along past the memorial of the Mayell family, we proceed by Colbuen", Sla- soN", Agi^ew, Dakker, McOall and Schwartz. We have reached Win"SLOw's Gothic chapel. This is by far the most costly structure, of any kind, which these grounds contain, and its loca- tion is certainly one of the most desirable here. Its owner, as you may be aware, is a king among the great iron manufacturers of the country. Its material is of different varieties, but the enduring granite prevails. It has stood here now for many years; but you see, from the well-kept pebbled paths, the clean, close shaven sward, the general neatness of its surroundings, that with the lapse of time its interests are not forgotten. You will probably commend this laudable pride; siiii¥i litkof GW: Lewis 452 Bxoadwro', ATbany; S^WSM PTf\l I 99 but you may also ask how the future preseryation of this, or of any similar costly structure, can be assured? Who will jealously guard it against decay after its present owner shall haye been "resolyed to earth again/' and the nearest descend- ant of the third or fourth generation hence shall haye become apathetic as to the wishes of the for- mer regarding it ? We answer, that all deplorable contingencies are forestalled by the Trust Fund system, which places the remedy in the hands of the original ow^ner. There are now in this Cemetery quite a number of " funded " lots. A certain sum of money is de- posited with the President of the Association, the interest of which, or such portion of it as may be necessary, is applied to the keeping the lot and its accessories well preseryed. The unexpended inter- est is allowed to accumulate to meet extraordinary repairs — such, for instance, as the replacing of any portion of a structure. This system is rapidly gaining in fayor, and its adyantages will yet be embraced by many lot owners here, who now, in 100 the flush of health and vigor, prefer to take care, personally, of their own cemetery property. Again let ns proceed. The Tour curves west- erly as it approaches the Winslow edifice upon the south. We will leave this structure upon the right, and pass Johk M. Peck and Moore. Oppo- site is the oval pillar of Chambees, and as we cross the Dell ahead, we pass Cobb's vault and approach that of Yisscher. Here the Tour winds suddenly towards the east, and, turning with it, we pass Fisher, Smith, Slack, McBuriv^ey and Mur- DOCK. Now the Tour describes a regular curve, and we soon look upwards towards two monuments upon the northeast corner of the high bank to the left. One of these — the marble — bears a very sug- gestive inscription. It belongs to the Straiis" family. We will soon reach it. Turning westerly, we skirt the bank of another, and the most northerly of those deep ravines, in the possession of which these grounds differ so favorably from the majority of cemeteries. We 101 soon see section post seventy-eiglit upon the riglit. Here the cHrection of the Tour is again suddenly reyersed, and turning abruptly to the left, we pro- ceed easterly towards the Strain monument, to read that significant inscription before spoken of: "ElEST IKTERMEis^T Ai^D MOi^UMENT TSi THE Cemetery." The first interment here perpetuated, was that of David Strain", aged twenty-one years, who was interred in May, 1845. The population of this place has increased wonderfully since that time. If this person had lived on until our day — and remember, he had already crossed the dividing line between man and boy — he would be scarcely beyond the meridian of life. He would still be engaged in pursuing "his favorite phantom," as we now pursue ours — would think the intervening time merely a swift-winged shadow — would believe his life only well begun — would anticipate new triumphs, and would look forward, perhaps, to many years of health and happiness ; and yet how very many have been garnered into this granary L 102 of death in the short period that has elapsed since his burial. One solitary mound here then — now, thousands upon thousands. You will observe that the Steaik monument well stands the wind and weather. Other succeed- ing memorials have completely succumbed to their destroying influences. Some have been rebuilt or repaired; but this still remains intact, without crack or flaw to vitiate its durability. It was erected by Joseph Steaij^, an old and prominent Albanian, who has since made his bed beside it. And in this connexion would it not be interesting to know who built the first monument here? That man was Joseph Dixon", who now lies upon the South Ridge, and who was once an extensive marble manufacturer of Albany. Now let us turn from this pioneer of the " Silent City," and observe the brown -stone of Hie am Peeey. This variety of stone was once very pop- ular here, and the place is adorned by some very fine free-stone monuments among the older erec- tions. But human tastes change, like all things 103 in this diangeable world, and now a free-stone is seldom introduced. Next to Peery is tlie tall marble of Mesick, and on our right are the elegant structures of Gould. That sarcophagus will probably bear comparison with any similar memorial here. Mark well the artistic excellence of that small winged figure. This swelling knoll is called Landscape Hill, Now round GtOULD, westerly, and on by Little, BoEisr, Westeelo and the lot of JoHiT Disa^ey. Farther on is the draped marble of Lockwood, and just beyond, the Tour turns southerly, bring- ing us past the slender granite obelisk of JoHi^ Thomas. On the left is one of the most neatly decorated lots we have yet seen. Let us move to the front, and upon the marble steps read the name of J. W DuKHAM. That urn-guarded entrance we will admire. Those pure white headstones are richly wrought in emblematic flowers; and, better still, real, living flowers, most scrupulously tended by I 104 some careful hand, are lining the enclosure, and crowning that central mound. We do not often see a prettier picture. Upon our right is a fine granite vault, and in front we look upon that sacred memento of our late national tribulation, the Soldiers' Ground. We will defer our observations upon this until we approach it on the other side. Let us move ahead in the Tour, crossing Pine Grove Avenue, until we stand beside section post seventy-four, and directly north of the sol- diers' monument. Here Buena Vista Turn runs into the Tour from an easterly direction. We will leave the latter and take the first named road, because there is a monument at the turn below, to which we would direct your attention. A short walk brings in view Buet's large mar- ble — the object in question. Bukt's was considered a noble structure once ; and so it was — in appearance. You observe that it is giving out in all directions. That die is the weak point. It is fast crumbling away, and must 105 soon fail to support the heavy shaft above. It is not a solid piece, as you discover at a glance, but consists of four frail marble tablets, surrounding an inner block of masonry. Those corner scrolls have involved considerable labor in their execu- tion. Pity that so much good work should have been sacrificed to a single oversight ! We are on Arbor Hill. Let us be sure and not lose the strikingly picturesque view spread out below and beyond. Not an elevation upon these grounds lends to the vision greater scope, or pre- sents a scene of rarer beauty. There is the tur- reted iron mart of the Upper Hudson, visible to its northernmost limits, with its dim background of climbing peaks "buried in air" beyond. A closer view brings within range an animated pan- orama of smoke-wreathed steamers and multiform sailing craft, upon the bosom of that grand estuary of the Atlantic, made famous years ago by the achievements of a Fulton. The eye now droops from those distant glories, roves over cultivated fields, or, nearer still, looks down upon the sloping 106 carpet of verdure, stretching away to the eastern limits of this last estate of man. Now before advancing farther, permit ns to give you our opinion of the merits of this part of the Cemetery. We believe it to be the finest division of these wonderfully diversified grounds. Where else can be found such alluring curves — such lofty, precipitous banks, and undulating roads — such deep ravines and swelling knolls — such charming vision of hill and dale — such a combi- nation of the requisites that go to make up the grand and beautiful in landscape scenery. After noticing the large granite below, of J. B. Jermain, we turn westerly, around Buet. ISTow the road gently rises, and passing Banceopt, Al- YOED, Thomas, Leddy, McDuffie and G-illes- PiE, we again approach the Soldiers' Ground. This great repository of the patriotic dead is marked by nearly one hundred and fifty mounds. That unfinished monument was intended to sup- port a bust, in bronze, of Abraham Lincoln, and to be clothed in metallic tablets, which were to 107 display tlie names of those who rest beneath those grassy heaps. Eor some unexplamed reason it has never been completed, although that pedestal has stood there since February, 1870. If those who were commissioned to rear a fitting memorial to Albany^s bravest and best, have for- gotten to pay an honest debt, the general public, certainly, have not forgotten the respect due their memory. Once a year these mounds are bestrown with floral offerings. Once a year the merchant leaves his counting room, the clerk his desk, the artisan his bench, the man of leisure his trifling employments, the servant her kitchen drudgery, the dainty lady her home comforts, and all join in doing homage over the turf that covers this silent colony of martyrs. In approaching the Soldiers' Ground upon this side, we have again struck the Tour. We follow on, westerly, for some distance, without meeting any object of note. But now the large marble obelisk to Hekdkick Hallejs'BAKe attracts the eye. There are a number of other monuments in 108 the same lot, and their inscriptions show a diversity of names. This is one of the most noticeable private plats in the Cemetery. Noticeable, not on account of any'excess of artistic display, but because of an indescribable something in its appearance which tells us that it has a history. The name which that large shaft bears is prominent in Albany an- nals, principally in consequence of the very cir- cumstance which has here induced a number of persons to make common cause. During the first half of the last century, a portion of his farm was appropriated by Hen^deick Hallenbake to the purposes of a family burial ground. The ground then set apart is now in the heart of Albany city, although the removal to this Cemetery of the old remains, some of which had been there for more than a century, occurred as recently as the year 1860. Previous to this, for obvious reasons, the ground had become undesirable as a burial place, and, with the concurrence of the Legislature, the property was sold for taxes by the order of John 0. Cole, Lewis Benedict, William Austin and I 109 Alexander McHarg, who had been appointed trustees. It was purchased for these trustees for a period of a thousand years. They sold a portion of the property, and with a part of the proceeds bought this lot and that monument to Hendeick Hallen^bake. The above named trustees, with others, now own this lot. From Hallenbake the Tour bears northerly, and in it we proceed by the marble of Fonda to the brown-stone of John" Beidgfoed. You have heard of this noted builder before. His name has frequently been mentioned, of late, in connexion with that gigantic State enterprise, the Capitol, at Albany. Next to Beidgfoed is the slender brown- stone of A. M. Wheelee, and opposite stands JoKATHAi^ KiDi^TEY's Small monument. Here we are at Arbor Water, which we will leave on our left as we move on. This little lake- let is an artificial reservoir for the convenience of those lot owners in the vicinity who give personal attention to their own plants and flowers. The facilities afforded by it for procuring water, as 110 compared with the former lack of such an accom- modation, will cause this little improyement to be highly appreciated. Now we leave the Tour, turning northeasterly into Union A venue, past section post eighty-six on our left. On every side are graded sections of eligible ground, which have recently been prepared for sale. We turn westerly round section eighty- six, into Vernal A venue. AVe observe that the roads here are superior to those of any other por- tion of the grounds. They are broad, smooth, hard and gracefully curving. Passing the Shaefek monument, we turn north- erly into Elm Wood A venue, past section post eighty-five, to our right. Let us move straight ahead, by section post eighty-four, and just beyond turn westerly. We pass Coi^LT, and move on, still westerly, by the next section ahead to the left, which we will turn round southerly. But first let us glance to the north and observe the Public Lots. You understand that these lots are laid out in portions of a sufficient size to admit of a single Ill interment. This arrangement is intended to accommodate those who either do not desire, or are nnable to purchase a burial plat of greater dimensions. A portion of the public ground is specially designated the " Home of the Friendless." But very few of the graves in that monotonous plantation are distinguished by memorials. Occa- sionally a simple headstone tells the name of the sleeper beneath; and sometimes, too, a modest shrub, a small bouquet, or a few fresh flowers, bear testimony to the fact that the tenant of this grave, or that, is fondly remembered. We turn now, to the left, leaving section post ninety-six on our right, and moving easterly into and along JVild Rose A venue. The lot of Gr. W. KiLBUEN" is passed, then the monument of the Dole family and the memorials of Alexai^-dek, LAifsii^G, Simpson", Hughes, Towis^send and Beaytoj^. To the left, on the corner, we see section post ninety-three. We turn in the opposite direction, southerly, and reach a portion of the Tour, which 112 we pursue easterly, past Wilber, Hin"KLE, Het- EiCK and Stores. That isolated lot, and monu- ment in front, belong to William Sawter. We again turn southerly, this time to the right, and cross past the marble of Phillips to still another portion of the Tour. The road slopes easterly, and we descend by Ai^dersoe", Court- ney, and the six-sided shaft of Chapik. Here is Dell Bridge again. We will cross and take Dell Wood Avenue once more, through the Kavine, for we cannot finish our survey of these grounds more delightfully than by moving down this shady, sinuous passage towards the en- trance. Before leaving the Bridge, however, let us turn to the west and peer downward, through the envious foliage, for a glimpse of Indian Lake. We have now traversed the avenue last named, and will move round to the front side of the Ee- ceiving Vault. This is not the original structure. The old vault was located near the entrance, in the centre of the foregrounds. Although while it stood it was found fully adequate to the demands 113 upon its capacity, it was unfavorably situated. This fact, together witli the prospective necessity for a larger place of temporary deposit, to meet the fast increasing wants of the Cemetery in this direc- tion, hastened the event of its demolition; and the structure before us was erected to supply its place, in the year 1858. In the selection of the present site of the Vault, the best of judgment was evinced. It is convenient to the entrance, and yet not too near. Although not an elegant structure, it is solid and substantial. It was constructed by John Bridgford, the noted Albany builder of whom we have previously spoken. As we continue our progress towards the en- trance, we see upon that hill to the right the large marble monument of Sumi^ee, Clark and Cor- nell, and then the oval memorial of Vern'AM. Farther on, the stables are passed, and we look down upon the most easterly of the lakes. It is appropriately named Orient Lake. That pretty, rustic house, which furnishes a home for the water fowl that animate the reservoir below, is neat 10* 114 enough for a rural cottage. But we can scarcely say as much for that uncouth vault of brick, above. If not a positive eyesore, it is far from being ornamental, and it is consolatory to know that the rules of this institution, as now adminis- tered, prohibit all additions to the present number of such unsightly erections upon these grounds. We have succeeded in pretty thoroughly explor- ing the Albany Eural Cemetery, and now, before reaching the end of this little manual, a few gene- ral observations, perhaps, will not be considered obtrusive. As far as the native merits of the " Rural " are concerned, we will hazard the assertion that it is not excelled in any one feature by any cemetery in the country. On the other hand, it possesses all those advantages which, individually or in pairs, seem to form sources of congratulation to persons interested in other institutions of the kind. There are grounds devoted to the same purpose, 115 that combine all its diversity of topographical out- line with a rocky, barren, uninyiting exterior, which this has not. Some are blessed with its diyersity and natural verdure, but lack its copious, clear, perennial streams. Others, again, have its abundance of water, its verdure, its unobjection- able soil, but are without that charming combina- tion of hill and dale, of scene and prospect, for which it is pre-eminently distinguished. Many like institutions may boast of their particular advantages, but here is that approximation to in- herent perfection which fully satisfies even the most fatidious lover of the sublime and beautiful in nature, and leaves nothing to be desired in the way of adaptedness to the requisites of a burial j)lace. As a general thing it is difficult — especially in the case of a person who is a lot owner in Greenwood or in some similar place of equal pre- tensions — to meet a stranger who is willing to admit that the second oldest town in the Union may possibly bury its dead in the first of Rural Cemeteries — first in well founded claims to a lead- 116 ing place, we mean. There are exceptions, how- ever, and now and then a visitor from a distance appears, who voluntarily sacrifices his home par- tialities to his honest convictions, and expresses himself accordingly. We consider it a suggestive fact that a great number of the lot owners here are non-residents. Among these are persons living in New York, Chicago, Cincinnati and other localities, which, as far at least as this class of institutions is con- cerned, have no affinity whatever for Albany. Now, how many persons go from this vicinity to New York, Chicago or Cincinnati to select a burial site ? And why is it that proprietary interests are held in our Cemetery by those who would certainly purchase nearer home if personal convenience alone was consulted ? We believe that the anom- aly finds its explanation in the attractions of the place itself — in the irresistible allurements of its ever- varying landscape — in the many beauties that unite to make up the sum total of its expressive scenery. 117 EPITOME OF THE ROUTE. Tour, between 1* and 2, to Mouni Way. Mount Way, between 3 and 4, to Tour. Tour, between 3 and 5, to Glen Cross Way. Glen Cross Way, between 5 and 6, to Tour. Tour, between 6 and 7, thence ronnd 39, to Pros- PECT A venue. Prospect A venue, by 37, on left, to Wild Fl o wer a ven ue. Wild Flower Avenue, between 34 and 35, to Tour. Tour, between 31 and 32, to Prospect A venue. Prospect A venue, between 30 and 31, to Tour. Tour, between 30 and 33, thence between 26 and 43, to Spruce A venue. Spruce Avenue, between 25 and 43, to Tour. Tour, between 25 and 44, thence between 21 and 24, thence between 21 and 22, thence between 18 and 21, to Lawn Avenue. * The figures denote the sections on the map. 118 La wn a venue, between 20 and 21, thence be- tween 15 and 21, thence between 14 and 15, thence between 13 and 15, to Greenwood A venue. Greenwood Avenue, between 8 and 12, to Rose LAND Way. RosELAND Way, between 9 and 12, to Tour. HfL Tour, between 11 and 12, to Oak Forest Way. Oak Forest Way, between 12 and 19, thence between 17 and 18, to Greenwood A venue. Greenwood Avenue, between 16 and 18, to Tour. Tour, between 16 and 20, thence between 15 and 16, to Greenwood Avenue. Greenwood Avenue, between 8 and 13, to Tour. Tour, between 6 and 8, thence between 6 and 9, thence between 3 and 10, by Consecration Lake, to Ra vine Side Wa y. Ravine Side Way, between 56 and 57, to Tour. Tour, between 54 and 56, to Western Avenue. Western Avenue, between 53 and 54, to Tour. 119 Tour, between 52 and 54, to Hemlock Avenue. Hemlock A venue, between 45 and 52, to West- ern A VENUE. Western A venue, between 50 and 52, thence between 53 and 54, thence between 55 and 56, thence between 58 and 59, to Tour. Tour, between 59 and 62, thence between 61 and 62, to Crescent Wa y. Crescent Way, between 61 and 62, thence be- tween 60 and 61, to Tour. Tour, between 59 and 60, thence between 53 and 60, to Dell Wood A venue. Dell Wood A venue, between 60 and 65, thence between 64 and 65, to Tour. Tour, betAveen 65 and 66, thence between 71 and 72, thence between 70 and 73, thence between 70 and 76, thence between 76 and 77, thence between 76 and 80, thence between 73 and 75, to BuENA Vista Turn. Be UN A Vista Turn, between 73 and 74, to Tour. Tour, between 73 and 75, thence between 75 and 87, to Union A venue. 120 Union Avenue, 'bQUNQQn 81 and 86, to Vernal A VENUE. Vernal Avenue, between 85 and 86, to Elm Wood A venue. Elm Wood A venue, between 85 and 88, thence between 84 and 94, thence between 94 and 95, to Me A DOW A VENUE. Meadow Avenue, between 93 and 95, thence be- tween 93 and 96, to Wild Eose Avenue. Wild Eose A venue, between 92 and 93, thence between 92 and 94, to Tour. Tour, between 88 and 89, to Tour Cross Way. Tour Cross Way, between 87 and 89, to Tour. Tour, between 73 and 90, to Dell Wood Ave- nue. Dell Wood Avenue, between 60 and 65, to Tour. Tour, past Keceiving Vault, thence to entrance. T APPENDIX. EMBLEMS. HE idea of closing this little work with a short appendix, touching upon emblems, was incidentally suggested to the writer of these pages, and had no direct connexion with his original design. To those who are well versed in symbolical lan- guage, it will doubtless seem absurd to assume that a great number of persons, otherwise intelligent, are unacquainted with the meaning of the em- blems in common use in our cemeteries. But we have the most indisputable evidence that such is the fact. Walk with us through the " Kural," and we will show you a dozen proofs. In one instance, here, a full blown rose is wrought upon the memorial of a little child. Again can be seen a rose-bud among the emblems of a headstone which marks the resting place of 11 122 an old lady who lived to count her three-score and ten, if we may believe the inscription. Other cases show a still greater deviation from propriety. In the instance first cited, the misapplication can neither be attributed to a lack of means, nor of ordinary intelligence, on the part of the lot owner. He is a gentleman well to do, and a per- son who could, if he chose, make time to investi- gate the emblem question whenever circumstances might intimate the necessity. If the rearing of ornamental memorials were of frequent occurrence with each individual, it is probable that the signification of emblematic devices would be better understood ; but as this is not the case, it is seldom that the subject is thought worthy of much attention. Especially does this remark apply to the busy man of the world, who, being ardently engaged "in the struggle for power or the scramble for pelf," never thinks of studying up matters of so little apparent importance. Now, why not consider the " eternal fitness of things " in the erection of a memorial, however small, as 123 well as in tlie building of a house, or in the execu- tion of any other project ? If " whatever is worth doing is worth doing well," we think that the adornments of the grave are fully entitled to the benefit of the maxim. In seeking an explanation of the abuses to which we have called attention, we were curious enough to interview several prominent dealers in stone, upon the question. Our inquiries tended to show that a great number of those who purchase memo- rials have not the faintest conception of what is appropriate. Sculptured flowers and figures are considered by them merely as ornaments, without any regard to their symbolical relations. The re- sult of this frequently is, that a stone is selected simply because it is handsomely embellished, and the age of the person whose memory it is intended to preserve, is never taken into consideration. The fault may sometimes be attributable to that eminently human failing, a disposition to imitate. For instance, a person loses a child and wishes to adorn its grave with some pretty design, in stone. 124 The first step is to look over the cemetery. The most attractive specimen is sought as a model, rather than the most suitable; and the conse- quence is, that a garland in which the principal emblems are acorns with oak leaves, or some other device equally unsuitable for a child, will often be found contradicting an inscription below. It may be urged that a conscientious dealer would guard the purchaser against such impropri- eties as those spoken of. Some do this, no doubt, but as a general thing we must consider that it is the business of the former to sell his wares, rather than to teach aesthetics. As the world goes, it would perhaps be unreasonable to expect him to interfere with the decision of his patron, if by so doing he incurred the risk of losing a good sale. We have been unable to discover that any printed work, devoted exclusively to an exposition of the meaning of emblems, is procurable. The reason probably is, that the subject cannot easily be amplified to the dimensions of a book. We have a reliable reference in the Encyclopedia. But 125 in this work the names of the flowers and figures used as types of idea and sentiment are not classi- fied; and it requires a tedious search to glean much information in the direction indicated, from such sources. The poetical " Language of flowers " gives some little insight into the matter ; but its definitions are too vague and general to afford much that is practically available in the way of instruction. For the sake of illustration, we quote : "• In Eastern lands they talk in flowers, And they tell in a garland their loves and cares ; ' Each blossom that blooms in their garden bowers, On its leaves a mystic language bears. * # * * * " Innocence dwells in the lily's bell, Pure as a neart in its native heaven ; Fame's bright star and glories swell By the glossy leaf of the bay are given. " The silent, soft and humble heart In the violet's hidden sweetness breathes, And the tender soul that cannot part, A twine of evergreens fondly wreathes. '< The cypress that darkly shades the grave, Is sorrow that mourns its bitter lot ; And faith that a thousand ills can brave, Speaks in thy blue leaves, ' Forget-me-not.' " 11* 126 The necessary limits of a Hand Book, wliicli is designed to be small enongli for convenience, re- quire tliat we should refrain from enlarging too extensively upon this supplementary topic. As we believe that this book has already reached those limits, we will conclude with a short list of em- blems, with their meanings. The list comprises some of those most frequently misapplied. Rose-hud : Morning of life. Morning Gloria : Beginning of life. Butterfly : Short lived — an early death. Full-Uoiun Rose : Piime of life. Lily : Emblem of innocence and purity. Palm hrancli : Emblem of victory and rejoicing; Ivy : Eriendship and immortality. Laurel : Emblem of fame or victory. It is found about the Mediterranean, and was early used to crown the victor in the games of Apollo. OaJc leaves and Acorn : Maturity, or a ripe old age. Weeping Willoiu : Emblem of sorrow. Corn : Eipe old age. 127 Slieaf of Wheat : Eipe for the harvest. PojJj^lf : Emblem of sleep. Lotus : Emblem of sleep. Lamb : Emblem of innocence. Dove: Emblem of innocence, gentleness and affection. In scripture it is nsed as the typical emblem or symbol of the Holy Ghost. Cherul) : Angelic. A symbolical figure fre- quently mentioned in scripture, and used as a part of the embellishment of the tabernacle. American Eagle : Surrounded by the stars and stripes, signifying eternal vigilance and universal liberty. Hour Glass : With wings of time attached, rep- resenting time flying — shortness of life. Cross : Emblem of faith. Anchor: Emblem of hope. Brolcen Ring : The family circle severed. Brolcen Column : The head of the family. Torch inverted : Life extinct. Urn, iDith Haze : Undying friendship. Harp : Praise to the Maker. 4 INDEX Name, S Adams Amos Al( len Stephen Alexander Andrew & others . Allen Thomas W Allen Henry A Allen Hiram W Allen Otis Alvord Mary E Amsdell George I Amsdell Theodore M Anderson Family Anderson George Anderson Absalom Andrews William Andrews Joel W Angel at the Sepulchre Appleton William Armsby J. H. Dv Austin J Austin J. J Baldwin Ephraim. heirs of. . Bancroft John and Joseph . . Barnard D. D. and others. . . Bayeux Thomas Bay William Dr Becker Storm A Beebe Thomas F Benedict Uriah, estate of. . . . Benedict J. and E. G Bender William M Bender C. W. and others. . . . Bennett Ellen Location'. Page. 3 Mount Way 12 3 Mount Way H 59 Bower Hill 95 5 Glen Cross Way 23 56 Western A venue 75 55 Western Avenue 84 61 Crescent Way 89 74 Arbor Hill 106 21 Sunset Lawn 47 21 Sunset Lawn 47 73 Glen Wood Hill 112 42 Roseleaf Avenue 43 43 Tour 45 7 Evergreen Path 25 56 Tour 87 37 Prospect Hill 32 19 TawasenthaLake 79 9 Roseland Hill 53 21 Lawn Avenue 48 21 Lawn Avenue 48 59 W^estern Avenue 86 74 Arbor HiU 106 56 Tour 74 16 Tour 57 15 Tour 58 40 Evergreen Path 47 44 Evergreen Path 46 3 Mount Olivet 16 37 Greenleaf Forest 27 30 Cypress Water 41 56 Tour 74 59 Bower Hill 95 130 Name. Sectio Bishop Frederick and Henry 15 Blakelj^ and Johnson 39 Bleecker James 3 Bleecker G. V. S., heirs of . . 3 Bleecker Harmanus 3 BornJ.0 77 Boyle Arthur 14 Boyd Family 51 Boyd Robert 52 Brainard Benjamin C 13 Bridgford John 87 Bridgens, Grave of the 18 Brinckerhoff and Pumpelly . . 18 Britton Winchester 8 Brown Eleanor 56 Brinnaghim ^Vlbert M 30 Bnckbee JamesA 21 Bullions Peter 16 Burden-s Tomb 61 Burhans L 15 Burt Family 74 Callender David 7 CampbeU J. N. Rev 41 Campbell Archibald 18 Campbell Sarah 56 Carroll Howard Col 33 Carroll and Quackenbush 52 Cary John 21 Chambers William 72 Chapin Ogden JST 50 Chapin Lyman 73 Chapman Isaac 56 ChaseL.A 15 ChoUar and Dunham 55 Clapp Reuel 6 Clark James 5 Clark A. S 21 Cobb Eliza C 15 CobbJ.N 52 Location. Page. Tour 57 Evergi-een Wood 26 Mount Way 12 Mount Way 12 Mount Olivet 22 Landscape HiU 103 Evergreen Path 46 Western Avenue 82 Western Avenue 83 Greenwood Avenue 51 Tour 109 Tawasentha Lake 79 Tawasentha Lake 79 Tour 60 Western Avenue 84 Cypress Water 41 Sunset Lawn 47 Highland Water 57 Crescent Glade 91 Toar 57 Arbor Hin 104 Tour 15 Evergreen Wood 44 Greenwood Avenue 55 Tour 87 Cypress Water 41 Hemlock Avenue 81 Lawn Avenue 48 Tour 100 Western Avenue 83 Glen Wood HiU 112 Tour 74 Tour 57 BemindenHiU 84 Glen Cross Way 23 Mount Olivet 22 Lawn Avenue 48 Highland Water 58 Western Avenue 83 131 Name. Section. Location. Page. Cobb Benjamin F 70 Colburn Robert 57 Colburn Petei' 65 Coleman James R 41 Collins Lorenzo D 5 Couklin Lucy 83 Conly George P 95 Cook Samuel H 34 CookVViUiamJ 15 Cooper Heber T 44 Cooper John T. Gen 19 Corning Erastus 31 Coulfhvell Henrr J 41 Coiilson Thomas 5 Courtney Family 73 Cowell and Hulse 20 Cox James 14 Crane and Crowner 59 Crannell John W 4 Crapo C. V 5 Crawford Samuel 3 Crocker Mason J 4 Crnttenden Robert H 18 Cunliff Simeon 41 Cunningham Ichabod L 13 Cutler J. R 57 Cushman C. B. and R. S 16 Daniels Warner 56 Danker Frederick 66 Dann Horace 59 Davidson Anna 5 Davis Joseph 11 Davis John 51 Dawson George 33 Dean Amos 52 De Forest Charles A 7 Delavan Edward C 53 Dempsey John 16 Dennison Isaac 18 Tour 100 Ravine Side Way 72 Tour 98 Forest Avenue 44 Glen Cross Way 23 Prospect Hill 40 Elm Wood Avenue 110 Wild Flower Avenue 31 Tour 57 Tour 45 Tawasentha Lake 79 Prospect Hill 32 Forest Avenue 44 Mount Olivet 19 Glen Wood Hill 112 Lawn Avenue 48 Evergreen Path 46 Western Avenue 86 Summer Hill 15 Mount Olivet 15 Mount Olivet 16 Summer Hill 15 Greenwood Avenue 56 Evergreen Wood 43 Greenwood Avenue 60 Ravine Side Way 72 Tour 57 Western Avenue 84 Tour 98 Bower Hill 95 Mount Olivet 15 Roseland Hill 54 Western Avenue 82 Cypress Water 42 Westei-n Avenue 83 Forest Avenue 26 Western Avenue 76 Tour 57 Greemvood Avenue 56 132 Name. Sectk De Witt William H 4 Dey Ermand and Spellraan . . 16 Dickerman John S 21 Dickson Walter 37 Disney John 77 Doncaster Daniel 8 DouwJohnD. P 52 Dudley Blandina Mrs 61 Dunham John W 76 Dunlop Robert 9 Durant Clark 5 Dyer David Kev 3 Edson Cyrus 15 Egberts Egbert 58 Eights Abraham 52 EUery John 21 Elraendorf and Stevens 21 Emblems Esmay Isaac 15 Evertson Jacob Jr 13 Fairburn John 42 Fassett Timothy Mrs 56 Featherly John Jr 20 Feltman J. C. and W. P 20 Fish Artemus 5 FishSamnelX 5 Fisher Joseph 76 Fitchett Henry 59 Ford Eliakim W 44 Ford Philip 56 Forsyth R 11 Fowler William 54 Fowler and Gibbs 59 Freliegh and Snyder 7 Frisby Edward Col 20 Fry Daniel 8 Gannon P. Dr 3 Gansevoort Peter 55 Gladding Joseph 21 N. Location. Page. Mount Olivet 13 Greenwood Avenue 55 Sunset Lawn 47 Prospect A venue 27 Landscape HiU 103 Tour 61 Hemlock Avenue 80 Crescent Way «y Pine Grove Avenue 103 Roseland Hill 54 Moimt Olivet 14 Mount Olivet 23 Lawn Avenue 49 Western Avenue 85 Western Avenue. 83 Sunset Lawn 47 Sunset Lawn 47 121 Lawn Avenue 51 Greenwood Avenue 13 Roseleaf Avenue 43 Western Avenue 84 Tour 56 Lawn Avenue 47 Mount Olivet 14 Moitnt Olivet 15 Landscape Hill 100 Bower Hill 95 Evergreen Path 46 Western Avenue 84 Ravine Cross Way 54 Western Avenue 76 Tour 88 Evergreen Path 24 Tour 56 Greenwood Avenue 60 Mount Way 13 Western Avenue 84 Sunset Lawn 47 133 Name. Section. Location. Godson and Blakeley ....... Goodwin Albert Gould Anthony and William. Gower William H Grant and Company Gray George F Gray Alexander and William Greer Alexander Gregory Family Groesbeck Catharine Guest Sidney Gunsalus and Perrigo Hadley James R HaUenbeck Mathew I Hallenbake Hendrick Hall John T Hall Green HaU Ozias Hamilton Catharine Hamilton Samuel Hamilton David Harris Edward A , . Harris James B Hastings Seth Haswell Joseph Hawley Cyrus Hetrick Michael Hillhouse John HiUhouse Thomas HiUs John J Hinckley Frederick Hitchcock Isaac Hoflfman Benjamin Holmes P. W Holmes Isabella Holt Jared Howe and Lloyd Howe and Monteath Howland Susan M 12 Evergreen Wood Greenwood Avenue . Landscape HiU Tour ... 55 ... 103 ... 57 Mount Olivet 15 Greenwood Avenue 56 Western Avenue 83 Forest Avenue 26 Mount Olivet 13 Evergreen Path 46 Tour 61 Tour 45 Prospect Avenue 26 Mount Olivet 19 Tour 107 Mount Olivet 19 Gi'eenwood Avenue 60 Crescent Way 93 Mount Olivet 15 Tour 58 Western Avenue 81 Mount Way 13 Western Avenue 84 Tour 75 Western Avenue 86 Koseland Hill 54 Tour 113 Mount Way 12 Mount Way 12 Greenwood Avenue 59 Tour 112 Western Avenue 86 Western Avenue 83 Lawn Avenue 48 Tour 74 Western Avenue 86 Roseland Way 51 Glen Cross Way 15 Western Avenue 86 134 Name. Si Hoyt George A Hulse and Co well Iliimplirey Friend Humphrey Hugh Hun Thomas Hurst William Irwin Wm. P. and D. VV Jagger Ira James Edward James Family Jeffers Thomas C Jermain J. B Johnson and Schoolcraft — Johnson David J Jones E. Darwin Jones James D Jones C. A Kane John I Keeler Isaac N Kelly Charles W Kendrick E. E Kennedy John Jr Kidd, Ten Broeck and others Kidney Jonathan King Kufus King Kobert H Kirk J. C Knower Benjamin KnoAvlton Myron B Lansing Joseph A Lansing Anna Lathrop Dyer, heirs of Lawrence Geo. H Lawyer David W Learned B. P. and W. L LeddyP. B.Mrs Liney John Little W eare C Lockwood John E Location. Page. 3 Chapel Grove 11 20 Lawn Avenue 48 3 Mount Olivet 21 6 Glen Cross Way 23 17 Greenwood Avenue 55 54 Tour 74 41 Roseleaf Avenue 44 5 Mount Olivet 14 7 Tour 15 16 Tour 58 34 Wild Flower Avenue 31 65 DeU Side Avenue 106 5 Mount Olivet 22 40 Evergreen Path 47 37 Prospect Avenue 29 21 Lawn Avenue 48 15 Lawn Avenue 48 5 Mount Olivet 22 40 Forest Avenue 44 32 Prospect Hill 30 4 Mount Way 13 40 Evergreen Path 47 12 Greenwood Avenue 59 75 Tour 109 32 Prospect Hill 31 18 Greenwood Avenue 56 56 Ravine Side Way. 72 62 Oak Bough Avenue 88 21 Lawn Avenue 48 5 Mount Olivet 23 21 Lawai Avenue 48 11 Roseland Hill 54 59 Western Avenue 86 40 Forest Aveuue 44 11 Roseland Hill 54 75 Arbor Hill 106 59 Bower Hill 95 76 Landscape Hill 103 77 Landscape HiU. 103 135 Name. Section. Location. Page. Lobdell Family Long and Silsby Many William V March Alden Dr Marcy William L Martin James Martin David Dr Martin James Marvin Alexander Massraft WiUiam Mather Heman Mayell Jefferson McBurney E McCafferty Michael McCall Patrick M. and others McCammon Charles McClasky Ja's and Jeanette. McClure James McClure Archibald McCredie Thomas McElroy William McElroy Henry McHarg William Mclntyre Archibald McMillan James McMnllenThos McNanghton Peter Meads John Meech Henry T Meneely Andrew Merrifield William J Mesick Henry T MiUor Charles Miller W. Starr Mrs Mitchell William Mix Family Monteath Wm. and Peter... Monteath and Howe Moore William Western Avenue 86 Tour 57 Mount Olivet 15 Western Avenue 83 Tour 87 Greenwood Avenue 50 Tour , 58 Hemlock Avenue 81 Western Avenue 77 Prospect Avenue 30 Western Avenue 86 Tour 98 Landscape Hill 100 Tour 74 Tour 98 Mount Olivet 21 Prospect Avenue 27 Mount Way 13 Prospect Avenue 28 Forest Avenue 44 Ravine Cross Way 54 Greenwood Avenue 56 Oak Bough Avenue 87 Roseland Hill 53 Evergreen Path 46 Glen Cross Way 23 Mount Olivet 14 Western Avenue 84 Roseland Way 52 Western Avenue 86 Lawn Avenue 48 Landscape Hill 103 Summer Hill 15 Prospect Hill 34 Greenwood Avenue 60 Tour 57 AVild Flower A venue 30 Glen Cross Way 15 Sunrise Lawn 100 136 Name. S Moore William and John Morange James W Morris Lewis N. Major Morj'is John A. Capt Morrow James Mosher Alfred Mount David Muir William Munson Stephen Miirdock Andrew Nelson Alexander Dr Nessle Caroline G Newland John Xewman Henry Newton Mrs. Newton W^illiam . , Northrop John G Noyes Edgar W Olcott Thomas Olcott Thomas W Orr Family, Orr WiUiam Osborne Nehemiah Oswald Jane Owens Edward Packard Chester Page John E Parsons L. Sprague Patten Moses Payn Benjamin Peckham Rufiis W. and G.W. Peck and Tripp Peck John M Perry Eli Perry Hiram Pester and Osterhout PhiUips John PhiUips Levi Piatt Jacob Location. Page. 21 Lawn Cross Way 47 59 Bower Hill 95 54 Westei-n Avenue 75 ()0 Crescent Way 94 8 lloseland Way 52 18 Greenwood Avenue 55 39 Evergreen Wood 26 6 Mount Olivet 25 42 Roseleaf A venue 43 76 Landscape Hill 100 34 Wild Flower Avenue 31 5 Mount Olivet 19 4 Mount Way 13 6 Glen Cross Way 23 12 Oak Forest Way 54 11 lloseland Hill 54 37 Prospect Avenue 29 40 Evergreen Path 47 54 Western Avenue 76 53 W^estern Avenue 77 5t5 Ravine Side Way 72 56 Ravine Side Way 73 13 Evergi-een Path 47 5 Mount Olivet 21 16 Greenwood Avenue 56 21 Lawn Avenue 48 41 Forest Avenue 44 11 RoselandHin 53 3 Chapel Grove 10 7 Evergreen Path 24 11 RoselandHill 54 60 Crescent Way 93 71 Sunrise Lawn 100 5 Mount Olivet 23 76 Landscape Hill 102 18 Tawasentha Lake 79 89 Bramble Copse Walk 112 5 Mount Olivet 20 59 Western Avenue 86 137 Name. Section. Location. Pohlman Charles 3 Pohlman H. N. Rev 6 Poinfret James E. Mrs 3 Porter Giles AV 16 Pratt Geo. W. Col 44 Prentice Ezra P 7 Pruyn John V. L 59 Public Lots 98 Qnackenbush Henry Col. ... 9 Quinn Michael 44 Ransom Samuel H 15 Rathboue Joel 3 Rathbone Jared L 3 Rawson T. R 57 Raymond Benjamin C 54 Read and SpeUman 11 Remond Xarcisse 8 Rice Gen'l 42 Richardson James 4 Ridder T. B. Mrs 41 Roberts Azor C 55 Robinson and Cook 7 Robinson Samuel. . . ; 12 Robinson Edward 16 Roessle Theophilus 41 Rogers Nelson 7 Rogers John 8 Root LjTnan 39 Rose David 7 Rossman John B. Dr 43 Rousseau and Easton 59 Roy John F. and Peter 45 Roy James ;.., 52 Safford Nathaniel 4 Sagne Samuel 14 Salisbury Daniel 33 Sanders James B 54 Sanford Giles 6 Sanford George 18 12* Mount Olivet. Mount Olivet. Mount Olivet. Tour Page. .. 19 . . 24 .. 23 . . 57 Evei-green Path 46 Evergreen Path 24 Western Avenue 85 Meadow Avenue 110 RoselandWay 52 Tour 45 Lawn Avenue 51 Chapel Grove 10 Chapel Grove 13 Ravine Side Way 72 Western Avenue 78 Roseland Hill 54 Tour 60 Evergreen Wood 43 Summer Hill 15 Evergreen Wood 44 Western Avenue 84 Evergreen Path 25 RoselandWay 51 Greenwood Avenue 55 Evergreen Wood 44 Tour 15 'Tour 60 Forest Avenue 27 Prospect Avenue 25 Roseleaf Avenue 43 Western Avenue 8(i Western Avenue 82 Western Avenue 83 Summer HiU 14 Lawn Avenue 49 Gi-eenleaf Forest 41 Tour 75 Mount Olivet 25 Greenwood Avenue 55 138 Name. Section. Sawyer William SchaelFer Margaret Schuyler Philip Gen'l Schuyler Samuel Schwartz Frederick Scott John . Sedan Charles Seymour Eliza B. Mrs Seymour Family Sheldon Gaylor Sheppard William Sherwood William H Shonts John A Silsby and Long Slack Jacob Slack Harriet SlasonE.B. Mrs Slingerland Ann B Smith Daniel Smith William Smith Theodore D Smith D. A Smith David Smith Isaac Smith B. F Smith Ann Smyth Charles T Snyder and Freliegh Soldiers' Monument Spaulding and Robins Spellman and Heed SpeUman and Dey Ermand . . Spencer John C Spriugsteed Edward A. Col. Staats John L Staats Peter P Stackpole John Stanford Charles Steele Lemuel Location. Page. Arbor Water 112 Vernal Avenue 110 Prospect HUl 34 Tour 89 Tour 98 W^estern Avenue 83 Prospect Avenue 26 Oak Forest Way 53 Greenwood Avenue 56 Mount Olivet 19 Greenwood Avenue 51 Prospect Hill 40 Mount Olivet 15 Tour 57 Spruce Avenue 45 Landscape Hill 100 Tour 98 Mount Way 13 Tour 15 Mount Olivet 16 Evergreen Path 47 Lawn Avenue 48 Kavine Side Way 72 Western Avenue 84 Tour 89 Landscape Hill 100 Ravine Side Way 72 Evergreen Path 24 Arbor HiU 106 Ravine Side Way 72 RoselandHill 54 Greenwood Avenue 55 Hemlock Avenue 80 Ravine Side Way 72 Sunset LaAvn 47 Sunset Lawn 47 Tour 45 Tawasentha Lake 79 Moimt Olivet 21 139 Name. Secth Steele Roswell Mrs 41 Steele Daniel 12 Stevens and Elmendorf 21 Stevenson Robert 59 Stewart Walter D i Stickney Moses W 25 Storrs Eliza H. Mrs 89 Strain Joseph 76 Strong Anthony M 5 Strong William X 40 Sumner Alanson and others. 62 Taber Azor 3 Talcott S. V. and O. M 42 Ten Eyck Leonard G 43 Ten Eyck Jacob H 8 Thacher Geoi-ge H 56 Thomas John 80 Thomas Eliza 74 Thompson Lemon 41 Tillingha St William 16 Todd Adam 16 Townsend James 16 Townsend Robert Capt 45 Tremain Lyman 35 Tucker William 58 TurnbuU John D 43 Turner James 6 Van Antwerp Family 16 Van Benthuysen Family 5 Van Buren John Dr 5 Van Buren John 62 Vanderpoel Isaac 62 Van Der Werken A. W 16 VanDyckH. H 40 Van Etten James B. Mrs 7 Van Loon Peter 13 Van Rensselaer Solomon Gen 56 Van Rensselaer Family 14 Van Schaick Tobias 3 Location. Page. Evergreen Wood 44 Greenwood Avenue 59 Sunset Lawn 47 Western Avenue 8S Summer HiU 15 Tour 45 Tour 112 Landscape Hill 100 Mount Olivet 22 Evergreen Path 47 Crescent Glade 113 Mount Olivet 23 Moss Bank Path 26 Spruce Avenue 45 Roseland Way 51 Tour 74 Tour 103 Arbor Hill 106 Forest Avenue 44 Greenwood Avenue 55 Greenwood Avenue 55 Greenwood Avenue 56 Hemlock Avenue 81 Prospect Avenue 28 Western Avenue 86 Tour 45 Mount Olivet 25 Greenwood Avenue 55 Mount Olivet 14 Mount Olivet 20 Crescent Way 89 Crescent Way 90 Greenwood Avenue 56 Foi-est Avenue 44 Evergreen Path 25 Lawn Avenue 51 Tour 73 Lawn Avenue 50 Chapel Grove 11 140 Name. Section. Location. Page. Van Schaick Stephen 5 Van Schaick E 5 Van Vechten Abraham 36 Van Zandt John 52 Vaughn Brothers 60 VernginiJohn 62 Viele Augustus Dr 59 Visscher Rosanna 16 Visscher Family 76 Vosburgh Isaac W 5 Waddell James 15 Waldron Julia A 58 Walker William J 16 Walker Frederick W 80 Wandell Stephen S 56 Ward John 35 Washburn S. F .59 Wasson James D 5 Waterman Smith A...., 58 Watson William 5 Weed Thurlow 3 W^eed William G 16 Welch B. T. Eev'd 3 Wells Agur :... 3 Wells Henry J 3 Wendell John 1 9 Wendell Peter Dr 9 Wentz Charles W 56 Westerlo Jane 77 Wharton William A 51 Wheeler Abraham M 87 White Hugh 35 White Family 55 White Nathaniel B 56 Whitlock Robert 5 W ickes Eliphalet 5 AVilber Rensselaer 94 Wilkinson Jacob 11 Wilson Jesse P 4 Mount Olivet 16 Mount Olivet 19 Prospect Avenue 29 Western Avenue 83 Crescent Way 94 Crescent Glade 113 Tour 87 Tour 53 Tour 100 Mount Olivet 14 Green\A^ood Avenue 59 Western Avenue 85 Greenwood Avenue 56 Pine Grove Avenue 104 Tour 74 Prospect Avenue 30 Western Avenue 86 Mount Olivet 15 Western Avenue 86 Blount Olivet 14 Chapel Grove 13 Highland Water 58 Mount Olivet 19 Mount Way 12 Mount Way 12 RoselandHill 54 RoselandHiU 54 Oak Bough Avenue 72 Laniiscape Hill 103 Western Avenue 82 Tour 109 Prospect Avenue 29 Western Avenue 84 Western A venue 84 Mount Olivet 23 Mount Olivet 16 MeadoAV Avenue 112 RoselandHill 54 Summer HiU 15 141 Name. i Wilson James A Wilson B Wilson James Wilson Abraham F Williams John Williamson James Lieut Wing J. K Winne J. heirs of Winne C. H Winslow John F Wis wall Ebenezer Wood Sarah Wood Theodore Woodworth David Wooster Benjamin W Woolverton G. A. & Chas. B. Wyckoff Isaac X. Rev'd Young Hiram Zeh John Location. Page. 31 Prospect HiU 32 15 Tour 58 8 Tour 61 5(5 Western Avenue 84 42 Roseleaf Avenue 43 42 Roseleaf Avenue 43 6 Mount Olivet 60 12 Roseland Way 52 15 Lawn Avenue 48 71 Sunrise Lawn 98 5 Mount Olivet 14 5 Mount Olivet 15 44 Tour 45 4 Summer Hill 15 25 Primrose Avenue 45 13 Lawn Avenue 51 8 Tour 60 35 Greenleaf Forest 30 44 Roseleaf AA'enue 44 A 4. O '♦ .■«•' <.^^ -JO- ^°^ ,. o rv L^'7^ .^^^^ ^^^ <^ - O « O .V, -of >-. "■• ^'% ■^ •• « ,4°.