1 1 F 74 .CI H25 Copy 1 ■ GUIDE THROUGH MOUNT AUBURN, ti HAND-BOOK ^passengers obcr % Cambridge Jtafafo. ILLUSTRATED WITH ENGRAVINGS A PLAN OF THE CEMETERY. FIFTH EDITION. BOSTON: PUBLISHED BY BEICHER & RUSSELL, 129 Washington Street. 1864. CONTENTS. Plan of Cemetf.rv, with Route mjkkk.ii upon it. View of Entrance to Mount Austins. Page. Introductory Notice of Cambridge 3 pi bl ic conveyances between bostok and cambridge. 5 Tiif. Route OF the Horse Railroad, with Notices ok the principal Objects of Interest on the Line . 9 Mount Auburn Cemetery 25 Directions for following the Route through the CEMETEBT, AS MARKED DFOa THE PLAN 30 The Route thbouob the Cemetery particularly duscribed 32 List of Avenues and Paths 76 With Illustrations. Entered, accordlnff to Act of Concrcsi, In the year 1H50, by B8ICBBR * ui 'ssei.l, Jn the Clerk'* Office of tlic District Court Of the Dlatrlct of Maesachuactta. J A? /£ 7 INTRODUCTORY. Cambridoe is principally noted throughout the country as the seat of the oldest College in the United States. The town, originally called Newtowne, was settled in 1630, soon after the settlement of Boston. It had originally a very large extent of territory, the greater portion of which has since been set off, and now forms several of the adjoining towns. "Scarcely had the venerable founders of New England felled the trees of the forest," says Dr. Holmes, in his American Annals, " when they began to provide means to insure the stability of their colony. Learning and reli- gion they wisely judged to be the firmest pillars of the commonwealth." In 1636, the General Court appropriated four hundred pounds towards the erection of a public school at Newtowne. In 1638, John Harvard, a minister of Charlestown, left by will nearly eight hundred pounds, to be devoted to the support of this school. The General Court soon after ordered that the school, in honor of its earliest benefactor, should be called Harvard College, and the town Cambridge, in memory of the place in England at whose university several of the most influential of the colonists had received their education. From that day to this, the College has been carried on successfully, constantly increas- ing in reputation throughout the country and the world, until now it is the best endowed of all our colleges, and with regard to library, professorships, and other literary advantages in general, it is the first institution of its kind in the United States. Hayward, in his Massachusetts Gazetteer, says truly that "the establishment of this Col- lege, ' consecrated to Christ and the Church,' has been gen- erally regarded as a striking proof of the far-seeing wisdom of the fathers of Massachusetts. It shared the prayers and best wishes of ministers and churches, and proved the nursery of many 'plants of renown,' distinguished, not in the walks of sacred labor alone, but in council, at the bar, upon the bench, and even in the field." Several of the most talented men of New England have been proud of the (3) 4 HANDBOOK. title of President of Harvard College, and hosts of others, whose names are borne upon the college rolls of graduates, have, in years past, adorned, and -till continue to adorn, the social, religious, political, and professional circles of every portion of the country. In' later years, Cambridge has become noted as containing the entrance to the beautiful Cemetery at Mount Auburn, which is situated partly in Cambridge, and partly in tlio adjoining town of Watcrtown. It may lie imagined that the location of a College at Cam- bridge rendered necessary, In early times, the contrivance of Borne means for public conveyance between the town on one side of Charles River, near its month, and what was then, and for many years after, the metropolis of the coun- try, — Boston, — on "a peninsula, an the opposite side of the mouth of the river. The only passible mean-, of communi- cation between the two plan's by html, was by pa-.. Boston Neck, through Roxbury, a long and tedious journey when compared with the short distance between the two towns by water. The ordinary method of public ance was till refore, in those early days, by means of a small ferry boat, which plied between the two places. Tin- two towns had no other moans of dire t communica- tion between them until the erection of what is known as the West Boston Bridge, which was built across I River, and finished in tin 1 year 1793. This bridge of the first structures of the kind in the country. It is the one over which the Cambridge Railroad passes, and will be referred to more at length hereafter. The construction of this bridge added much to the importance of Cambridge, and it- population has, as an evidence thereof, been rapidly increasing ever since it- erection. In the year 1846, the town received a municipal charter from the state legislature, ami assumed the form of city government common in N w itially the same as that of Boston, n i nlao now. in i.s.'is, has a population of about twenty-five thou- sand inhabitants, Should it increase in population as rap- idlv a- it has for some few years past, it will befoi one "i the most populous of Now Bngli Cambridge i* naturally divided into four parts: Old Cam- bridge, which contains the Colleges and Mount Auburn rj ; Jforth Cambridge, beyond the College, in a north- erly direction, toward the town of West Cambridge ;/, which embraces the territory between the end of CAMBRIDGE. West Boston Bridge and Old Cambridge ; and East Cam- bridge, the most recently settled part of the city, which is reached from Boston by another bridge, called Canal or Craigie's Bridge, a short distance north of the West Boston Bridge. East Cambridge, to a much greater extent than any of the other parts of the city, is devoted to manufac- turing purposes. The works of the New England and Bay (State Glass Companies are in this part of the city, where large numbers of persons find employment. There is con- siderable manufacturing carried on at Cambridgeport, and Old Cambridge has acquired some notoriety from the fact that within its boundaries are located several of the largest printing offices and stereotype founderies in the country. It is here that the plates of a large portion of the standard works published in Boston are cast, and it is here that the works themselves are printed. The first printing press in America was established in Cambridge, in 1G39, by Stephen Day, and the first work printed thereon was " The Free- man's Oath." North Cambridge is principally noted for its cattle fail's, where immense numbers of cattle are sold weekly. Although, as has been remarked, Cambridge is to a certain extent a manufacturing place, much more so than the gen- erality of suburban towns, yet, as will readily be imagined from a knowledge of its proximity to the capital, and the ready means of public conveyance between the two places, it is, and always must be, a place occupied principally for residences of persons doing business in the metropolis. The construction of the Horse Railroad has to an unusual extent contributed to make Cambridge desirable as a place of resi- dence ; and when it is remembered that the centre of the city is within half an hour's ride of the business part of Boston, that the city is supplied with gas, and furnished with a most abundant supply of the purest water, it would seem that a residence there must be almost as convenient as a residence in Boston, besides having all those attractions so eagerly wished far in a large city, and always expected in a country residence. PUBLIC CONVEYANCES. It may be interesting now to glance at the various means of public conveyance between the two cities, from the earli- 1* 6 HANDBOOK. est times to the present day. The old ferry boat has already been noticed, as having been the only direct method of con- veyance between the two places, from the settlement of Cambridge until the year 17'J'J. Let the reader imagine, if he can, the appearance of the affair, which, in all probability, was nothing but a small row boat ; then imagine the build- ing of the new bridge, and what a wonder it must have been to the inhabitants, who saw, as it were, their town of Cambridge joined arm in arm with the metropolis; then imagine the first coach that was used to convey passengers from Old Cambridge to Boston, then the long omnibuses, and finally the horse cars. The Omnibuses. For nearly two years after the ferry was abolished, and the bridge completed, there were no means by which the people of Cambridge and Boston could visit each other, ex- cept bj a long walk from place to place over the bridge, or by the use of private conveyances. In 1795, Nathaniel Btunson and Joseph Seaver commenced running a coach to Boston twice a day. The coach was an ancient affair, was drawn by two horses, and carried eight persons, besides the driver. The driver in those days announced his approach with sound of a horn. In 1 7 !) 7 ■ the originators of the en- terprise sold out their interest to Jonathan Hersey, who ran the coaches until 1 80-5 or 180U. Mr. Hersey then sold out to Jane-. Read. Mr. Read afterwards sold out to a Mr. Fuller, but subsequently bought back again, and continued to run the coach until' 1828. In 1826, Ebenezer Kimball commenced running a hired hack from Cambridgeport every other hour. This enterprise was so successful, that he pur- chased a second-hand coach, and put it upon the route. In isgs, he purchased Mr. Head'- interest in the old Cam- coach. Near this time, the use of the horn was discontinued, and a bugle substituted. The coaches were then drawn by four horses. The first mnsetMwaa placed on the route on Commencement Day, 1884. In 1837, an- other omnibus was placed by Mr. Kimball on the route, and was run every other half hour. This was soon followed by another omnibus. In L839, what washing known as the Cambridge Stage v was formed, composed of Abel Willard, Mark Bills, and Charles Haynes, who purchased all Mi. Kimball's CAMBRIDGE RAILROAD. 7 interest, and continued to run two hourly and two half hourly coaches from Old Cambridge. Occasional coaches, running ou Harvard Street and Broadway, were commenced in 1843. In November, 1843, Mr. Tarbox started an op- position coach, and in January, 1844, a regular opposition line was started by Messrs. Tarbox and Stearns. Mr. Stearns afterwards became sole proprietor of the opposition, united with the regular line, and commenced running every quarter of an hour. In 1847, two coaches were placed on Harvard Street, and a rival line on Broadway was pur- chased. Messrs. Willard and Stearns afterwards admitted Charles A. Kimball, son of Ebenezer Kimball, as a partner in the concern, and from that time until the establishment of the railroad, the business was carried on by Messrs. Wil- lard, Stearns, and Kimball, running trips every quarter of an hour, and oftener, when required. As soon as the rail- road was completed, they made an amicable arrangement with the Union Railway Company, to whom the railroad had been leased, by which all their omnibuses, sleighs, horses, harnesses, &c, were passed over to the new company. The Horse Railroad. In the year 1853, several public spirited gentlemen applied to the legislature for a charter, with power to build a horse railroad from Boston to Roxbury. An application was made soon after by several gentlemen of Cambridge for a charter with like power to construct a horse railroad from Boston to Cambridge. In May, 1853, a charter was granted to the Roxbury company, and, a few days afterwards, another charter was granted to Gardiner G. Hubbard, Isaac Liver- more, Charles C. Little, their associates and successors, under the name of the Cambridge Railroad Company. Nothing was done, however, under the charter, except locating the road, until the year 1855, when a contract was made with Gardner Warren for the construction of the road. Work under this contract was commenced September 1, 1855, and the road was so far completed on the 26th of March, 185G, that cars were run upon it on that day for the first time. The road had previously been leased to the Lmon Railway Company, another corporati on, who purchased oi the old omnibus proprietors all their interest and good will on the 1st of January, 1850, at which time they eom- menced running the omnibuses until the cars could be put I J 8 HANDBOOK. •upon the track. The omnibuses soon afterwards disap- peared altogether. The Cambridge road was the firtt horse railroad actually in operation in New England, although the Koxbury com- pany was chartered a lew days before the Cambridge company. The road extends in a direct line to the College buildings, thence to Mount Auburn, and runs thence to Watertown Vil- lage. There are also branch tracks; one from the College build- ings, through North Cambridge to the West Cambridge line, where aconnection is made with the West Cambridge Railroad, which runs thence to the centre of West Cambridge; another branch from Cambridgeport to East Cambridge, and another from Cambridgeport through River Street to the Brighton line, where a connection is made with the Newton Railroad, which runs thence through Brighton. A line from East Cambridge to ihc College buildings, through Cambridge street, is projected, and will probably be completed before the issue of this work. The distances ou these roads arc From Boston to Mount Auburn Stables, . . 5 miles. " Mouut Auburn to Watertown, . . . 2 " 7 miles. Length of North Cambridge branch, . . . 2{ " " River street branch i " " " East Cam I nidge branch, ... } " " " Cambridge street branch, . . . 2_ " Total length of road operated by the Union Railway Company 1B| miles. The length of the connecting roads not operated by the Union Railway Company are as follows : — West Cambridge 'Kailroad, . . . about 3 miles. Newton Kailroad, _3_ " 6 miles. Making a total of nearly 19 miles of connected Horse Kail- road. The equipment used by the Union Railway Company, con- sists of about :>o cars, 800 horses and other nee, usary articles, buildings, &c. The cars runabout 2 7, "> trips per day, a trip brmg the journey from one terminus to another and back The average number of passengers carried over the road ill a day is about 80U0. The company employs regularly TIIEROUTE. y about 140 persons. The Union Railway Company have been remarkably successful since the opening of the road, and have not only paid their rent, their running expenses, and kept the road in repair, but have also paid to their own stockholders teu per cent, per annum. THE ROUTE. [The visitor is supjiosed to be going toward Cambridge.] Supposing the visitor to be now seated in one of the ears from Boston, that the bell has been rung, and the car started, we will endeavor to accompany him, and point out objects of interest as they are passed. Dr. Lowell's Church. The street leading from the car station in Bowdoin Square, Boston, to the West Boston Bridge, before referred to, is called Cambridge Street. Just as the ear begins to descend the hill, a large open space will be noticed on the right hand side of the street, with a small fountain In its centre. This square is called Lowell Square, and the church beyond, the West Church. Here the Rev. Dr. Lowell formerly preached. The society was formed in 173.5, and the present church was erected in 1806, at about which time Dr. Lowell was settled as pastor. In 1837, Rev. Cyrus A. Bartol became colleague with Dr. Lowell, since which time Dr. Lowell has not attended to the active duties of his office. The Medical College. At a short distance from the bridge is a small street called North Grove Street, leading from the right hand side of the street, at the end of which may be seen a large brick building, called the Massachusetts Medical College. This institution is properly a branch of Harvard College, the med- ical students attending here to hear lectures from the various professors. The building will accommodate several hun- dred students, has a large anatomical museum, and a well- 10 HANDBOOK. selected medical library. The proximity of the College to the Massachusetts Genera] Hospital aflbrds students a line opportunity to witness a great variety of interesting cases. By his will, Dr. John C. Warren ordered that his skeleton, properly prepared, should be presented to the institution, the objects of which he materially promoted during liis lifetime. 'I'lo- Medical College is interesting as being the scene of the murder of Dr. George l'arkman by Dr. John W. Webster, on the 23d of November, 1849. Dr. Purkman was a gentle- man of wealth residing in Boston, who had loaned to Dr. Webster, the professor of chemistry at Harvard College, a sum of money, which he had made repeated attempts to obtain. On "the day named above, he called at Dr. Web- ster's olHce in the Medical College, and demanded the money. It was refused, and high words passed between the two, when Dr. Webster struck Dr. Packman with a stick near at hand, and killed him. Dr. Webster then attempted to destroy the body, by burning a part, and throwing the remainder into the college vault. The disappearance of Dr. Parkman caused intense excitement, and efforts were made to rind a trace of him, but without success, until the janitor of the college discovered the remains in the vault. Webster was immediately arrested, tried, found guilty, and executed. Before he died, he confessed that he had killed Dr. Parkman. The whole matter, from the disappearance of Dr. Parkman to the execution of Dr. Webster, created the most intense excitement all over the country. Jail, and Eye and Eau Ixtirmahy. As the car nears the bridge, the visitor will see, on the right, a short distance back from the street, a massive- granite building. This is the Boston Jail. The entrance is on a side street, called North Charles Street. This building is two stories high, built upon what is known as the Auburn plan — a prison within a prison. The main building is il in form, with four wings, one from the north, south, east, and west. Hie lowerstoryof the main build- ing is used as kitchen, bakery, laundry, &c. The upper story is a guard and inspection room. The wings contain the cells. The entire building is strongly and expensively constructed, and is remarkably well adapted to the purposes for which it was intended. Charles Street is the street opposite that on which the jail is situated. On the right THE KOUTE. 11 hand side of this street, a short distance from Cambridge Street, may be seen a very neatly constructed building, of brick, called the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. This building is under the charge of a charitable associa- tion, and is intended for the use of the poor exclusively. No fees are ever charged by the society. CAMIiltlDQE BlUDQE. The car next approaches the West Boston Bridge, hereto- fore referred to as having materially contributed to the prosperity of Cambridge. In 1792, certain influential and public-spirited persons of Boston were incorporated, for the purpose of building this bridge from what was then called the Pest House, in Boston, (at some distance east of the present Boston abutment of the bridge.) to what was called Pelhani's Island, near Cambridge, with a causeway thence to the Cambridge shore. The work on the causeway was commenced July 15, 1792. The wood work of the bridge was commenced April 8, 1793. The bridge and causeway were opened for passengers November 23, 1793. The bridge was 40 feet wide, and 2S4.5 feet in length. The causeway was 3314 feet long, and the whole cost £23,000, or about ,' $76,666. The first bridge was built upon pine wood piles, which, going rapidly to decay, were replaced by oaken ones a few years later. By the original act of incorporation, the bridge corporation was granted a toll for seventy years from the opening of the bridge. This right of toll would have expired in 1863, but it was afterwards extended to the year 1879, in consideration of the granting of a charter to the pro- prietors of Canal Bridge to East Cambridge, the supposition being that the erection of the latter bridge would decrease the receipts on the West Boston Bridge. The proprietors of the bridge continued to take tolls until the year 1S46, although for many years previously the payment of the toll was, by the citizens of Cambridge, universally felt to be an onerous charge upon them, and, to a certain extent, was thought to retard the growth of the town. In 1816, the legislature came to the relief of the people, and passed an act author- izing the erection of the Hancock Free Bridge between the two bridges. The construction of this bridge, it was seen by the two old corporations, would seriously interfere with their profits, the amount of which, although small at the commencement of their enterprises, had then for many years 12 HANDBOOK. been excessive, and almost beyond belief. They therefore both offered to sell their bridges to the new corporation, i: accordance with a provision in the charter of the latter. The proposed new tree bridge was therefore never erected, but the two old bridges passed into the possession of the new corporation, whose object was to raise, by issue of stock, sufficient to pay for the bridges, then to raise a fund sufficient to payoff that stock with interest, and to keep the two bridges in repair forever; the bridges then to becomi free avenues for public travel. The amount paid for the bridges ■was $135,000, — $75,000 for the West Boston, and $60,000 for the Canal Bridge. This was soon paid off; both bridges were substantially rebuilt, the causeway laid out as a public street, about Beven hundred and titty feet of the West Bos- ton Bridge, principallyon the Cambridge side, filled up Bolid, and a fund of $100,000 raised to keep the bridges in repair. This fund was "then passed over to the city of Cambridge, according to law, and will be held by them forever for that . On the 1st of February, 1868, the bridges were di dared tree and the event was duly celebrated by the cit- izens of Cambridge. Massachusetts Gbnbbax Hospital. As soon as the car reaches the draw of the bridge, the visitor will have a fine opportunity to view the jail again. The white granite building next beyond the jail, and to the left, lacing the latter, is the Massachusetts General Hospital. The comer stone of thi> building was laid July 1, 1818, with great pomp, and the building was completed in Sep- tember, 1821. The erection of the Hospital originated from a bequest of five thousand dollars, left by a gentleman who died toward-, the dose of the last century, for the pur- pose of aiding in the erecting of a hospital. Nothing was however done until 1810, "hen steps were taken towards carrying out the wishes of the testator. In 1811 a large number of gentlemen, interested in the subject, procured an aet of incorporation, under the name of the Massachusetts General Hospital. That act granted to the corporation an ailed tie old Province House, in Boston, where the governors of the province formerly resided, and which has since been turned into a negro concert hall. I I was, however, upon the condition that one hundred thou- sand dollars additional should be raised by subscription THE ROUTE. 13 ■within ten years. This sum was raised within a few years, soon after which the present building was erected, and an estate in Somerville purchased, for the accommodation of such insane patients whose friends were willing to pay their expenses. The insane asylum is called the McLean Asylum, from one of the largest benefactors of the hospital. The building in Boston has, within a few years, been materiaUy enlarged by the addition of wings. View from the Bridge. The visitor will now notice the Canal Bridge to East Cam- bridge, the next bridge to the right when facing Cambridge. This bridge has been before referred to. Bunker Hill Mon- ument, at Charlestown, will be seen towering in the dis- tance, a short distance from which is the State Prison, a granite building, with a cupola, directly beyond one of the circular buildings used as a locomotive engine house. Next, the tall chimney of the New England Glass Company will be seen, and then in East Cambridge, near the end of the Canal Bridge, the county buildings of the county of Middle- sex, the Court House, Registry of Deeds, Probate, &c, and in front of them, the House of Correction, Jail, &c. On the left of the bridge, the polygonal shaped building on the Boston side is an enormous gas-holder, constructed by the Boston Gas Light Company in 1858, for the purpose of storing gas made during the day, for use at night. This is but one of several gas-holders owned by the company in Boston. The bridge next to the West Boston Bridge on this side, is what is called the Mill Dam, or Western Avenue, leading from Boston to Brookline. This is a solid structure, com- menced in 1818, and finished in 1821. It is a mile and a half long, and, in some parts, a hundred feet in width. The opposite shore, between the Mill Dam and the West Boston Bridge, forms parts of the towns of Brookline, Brighton, and Cambridge. Cambridgeport. There will be found nothing of interest after the bridge has been passed, until the car turns the curve near the Universalist Church, in Cambridgeport. That part of Cambridge extending from near the church 2 14 HAND BOOK. to within about three quarters of a mile of the College buildings, is what is usually called Cambridgeport. That part of the city immediately beyond the bridge has usually been denominated the " Lower Port." Tliis latter part of the city seemed at one time destined to become an important business place. It was one of the first enterprises alter the adoption of the constitution of the United Slates, " and its successful progress in the outset was in accordance with the prosperity of the country under the impulses given to it by the first administration of the new government." Several large stores were erected there, a tavern was built, "and in a few years quite a handsome village sprang up, in a manner quite novel in that age." Roads, wharves, and canals were constructed at a great expense, to meet the expected trade, the place was made a port of delivery by Congress, plans were drawn of an embryo town, which contained reservations for court building, markets, &C, and every thing seemed to show that Cambridgeport would soon become a thriving place. " Hut competitors soon arose, in the form of new im- provements, which attracted the public mind, and drew away the nourishment that sustained Cambridgeport, and dispersed it among numbers of hungry claimants. West Boston Bridge brought into existence Cambridgeport, and before it had time for any substantial maturity, clouds and darkness portended its fate. South Boston, Canal Bridge, and the Mill Dam followed in rapid succession, all expect- ing to derive their support from the same source which had cherished the little settlement of Cambridgeport — the trade of the county, and the sale of lauds to actual set- tlers." Then cam.' the embargo, which ■■palsied the energies of this thrifty village," and "thus ended the first splendid race of competition in the suburbs of Boston." City II.vll. After passing the TTniversalist Church at the curve, the visitor fairly enters Cambridgeport. The find object of in- terest is the City Hall, a large brick building (a cut of which wc give) at the left, a short distance beyond the church. This structure was erected for the use of the Cambridge Athcnu-um, and was. in 1868, sold to the city for a City Hall. Thomas Dowse, formerly will known as a res- ident of this part of the city, left by will a large sum of money, to be expended by his executors for charitable and CITY HALL, CAMBHIDGJSl'OBT. See page 14. 16 HANDBOOK. literarv purposes. Of this amount, ten thousand dollars were paid to the citv in 1868, for the purpose of sustaining a course of public lectures in the large and beautitul hall in the second story of this building. The lower story is need for the public offices. The land on which the budding stands was a gift from Edmund T. Dana. The city paid Bfteen thousand dollars for the estate and personal property connected therewith-, including the Athemcuni Library. Mr. Dana consenting to the transfer, on condition that the city should, for six years, expend three- hundred dollars aimually toward the improvement of the library. Inman House. There is no other object of interest to the stranger, after passing the City Hall, and before reaching the Colleges, ex- cepting the Inman House, which is at a little distance be- yond the Citv Hall, and on the right. It is at the corner of Main and Inman Streets, and is a large wooden building, Btanding far hack from the street, with a spacious and beautiful lawn in front. This building was built before the revolutionary war, and was owned by Ralph Inman, a tory, who was unceremoniously dispossessed of his property. The building is remarkable on account of having been the head i of General Israel Putnam, while the American army was encamped at Cambridge, during the siege of Boston. The lofty towers of Core Hall next appear in sight among the College buildings on the right. Ar-TiioKp's Palace. We will leave Gore Hall for the present to notice a large wooden building Btanding back from the side of the street Opposite that on which (iore Hall appears. This building is to this day called the " Bishop's Palace." It was erected by Mr. Apthorp, a gentleman of wealth, bom in Boston, but who had been educated in England. The popular belief was, that he expected the appointment of Bishop of New England from the English government, and intended to make this building his official residence. He was disappointed, however; but the nilding yet remains, with traces of that former elegance wl ' was the wonder of the good people of Cambridge, at ime of its erection. The British Gen- ih. GOHE HALL (COLLEGE LIBRARY.) See pages 16 aud 18. J 18 HAND BOOK. oral Burgoync resided here for some time as a prisoner of war. II.\i;v.\itn College. Harvard College has before been referred to in general terms. The visitor can now, if he chooses, leave the ear, and enjoy a stroll through the College grounds. The situa- tion of the various buddings, or halls, as they arc called, will very readily be ascertained by reference to the accom- panying plan. Gore Hull, before referred to, contains the College library. The building Ls of rough Quincy granite, and was erected in 1838. It is in the form of a Latin cross, the extreme length being 140 feet externally, and through the transept 81 feet. The interior contains a hall 112 feet long, high, with a vaulted ceiling, supported by twenty ribbed columns. The spaces between the columns ai.d side walls are divided into alcoves, above and below a gallery. There arc about seventy thousand volumes in the building, a collec- tion of (jreek and Oriental manuscripts, and a large collec- tion of coins and medals. This building is named after the Hon. Christopher Gore, who bequeathed one hundred thou- sand dollars to the College. Tht Dane /'.«»• School was erected in 1832, with funds contributed by the lion. Nathan Dane, after whom it is named. This building is one of the most appropriately constructed of all the College buildi 'Hie long row of brick buildings in Harvard Square, oppo- site the Law Sel 1. is called Graduate*' Hall, The upper stories are devoted to tin- use of graduates, and the ground (luoris teased tor various business purposes. These buildings i ted in the year is:i_\ ilaaaehtugUt Hall, built in 1720, is the oldi -t of the Col- lege buildings. It is of brick, inn feet long, and 11 wide, and contains rooms for tin' use of the students. ni it Hull was en cttd in lsi t. 'fin outer walls are • let Chelmsford granite. This edifice contains the chapel, lecture rooms, &c. Its dimensions an', length HO feet, width n(i feet, height t • feet Harvard Hall in a large brick building erected in 1766, 108 feet long, 10 feet wide, and ., I feet in height. It was erected at the expense of the State, to replace a building of the same name, which was burned in the winter of 1764-6, while occupied by the General Court, v\liieh had removed PLAN OF THE COLLEGE GROUNDS AND VICINITY. REFERENCES. Railroad Station. Dwelling House, formerly occupied by the President. Boylston Hall. Law School. Massachusetts Hall. Harvard Hall. Mollis Hall. 8. Holden Chapel. 9. Stoughton Hall. 10. Hoiworthy Hall 11. University Hall. 12. Appleton Chapel. 13. Gore Hall. 14. Lawrence Scientific School, 15. Unitarian Church. The Dotted Lines represent the Horse Railroad. J 20 HANDBOOK. from Boston on account of the prevalence there of the small pox. The library was contained in the old building, anil was destroyed, with the exception of such books as had been loaned. The present building formerly contained the library in the second story, and below had a chapel and lec- ture room. When the library was removed to Oorc Hall, the lower story was remodelled, and now consists of a single room, where the Alumni dine on Commencement. Around it are hung the portraits of the benefactors of the College, many of them "oik? of the first painters of the day. The mineralogies! cabinet is above, and is a very fine collection. It contains the most perfect specimen of the skeleton of the mastodon ever discovered. The College bell is upon Har- vard Hall. liillis Hall contains rooms for the students. It was erected in 1768, and is built of brick. It is ln.j feet in length, U in breadth, and :>7 in height. It was nan the llollis family, several members of which were very large benefactors of the College. HoUen Chapel was erected in 1741, and is of brick. The funds for its erection were contributed by the widow and daughters of Samuel Ilolden, a merchant of London, who died a few yean before its erection. This buildii g was lung used as a i hapel, but is now devoted to medical pur- poses, ami contains a large anatomical museum. Stouffhten HaHwasbmlt in 1805. It is of brick, and is devoted to the use of the students. It was named alter William StOUghton, who was lieutenant governor and chief justice of the province. Holworthy Ball, named after Sir Matthew Holworthy, a great benefactor of the College, who died in 1G78, is also a brick building, erected in 1812, 188 feet long, 84 ill breadth, and 87 in height. It is occupied by the students "t the senior class. Boyhton Hall was erected in 1857. It is n rough granite .. nearly in front of Gore Hall. It contains the lecture rooms of the pr ofeno or c of chemistry and compara- tive anatomy, with a laboratory and museum. Neai Boyl- Bton Hall is the building, still owned by the college, and formerly occupied by the presidents. It was built in 172G. The Appleton Chapel ib a large freestone building, erected in 1858, from funds bequeathed by the Hon. Samuel Ap- pleton. Divinity Hull is very pleasantly located on Divinity Hall THE RO UTE. 21 Avenue, leading from Kirkland Street. It was erected in 18JI3, for the use of the divinity students. It is a brick building. The Lawrence Scientific School stands on Kirkland Street. This is an uncommonly handsome brick building, devoted to the purposes of the Scientific .School, founded by Abbott Lawrence, in 1848. In this school, young men, whether they have or have not received a classical education, can be taught the various scientific branches. The Observatory is on an eminence at the left. It con- tains one of the best refracting telescopes in the world, which has contributed materially to many important dis- coveries in the solar system. The instrument was pur- chased with funds contributed by various wealthy gentle- men of Boston and vicinity. The building also contains all the instruments necessary for examinations of the stars, and for magnetic and meteorological purposes. There is, at a short distance from the College buildings, on Linnaean Street, a Botanical Garden, seven acres in extent, under the charge of the professor of botany. This garden, first established in 1807, is laid out in an ornamental style, and is well furnished with an interesting collection of native and foreign trees, shrubs, and plants. The government of the College is vested in a corporation, consisting of the president, treasurer, and five fellows, a board of overseers composed of the president of the college, the governor and lieutenant governor of the state, the mem- bers of the state executive council, and the senate, together with the speaker of the house of representatives, and thirty other gentlemen, (fifteen clergymen resident in Boston and vicinity, and fifteen laymen,) elected by the legislature. The faculty of instruction, embracing the professional and scientific schools, consists of the president, twenty-eight professors, five tutors, and several teachers. The degree of bnchelor of arts is conferred at the close of a course of four years' study. The term of study in the Divinity School is three years, and in the Law School three years. The med- ical lectures are delivered in the Medical College in Boston. Harvard College, as has been remarked, is the most richly endowed of all the colleges in the country. It received many benefactions from wealthy persons in England before the revolution, and both before and since that time, has received large sums from the state and private individuals. Recent contributions have been almost altogether from pri- vate citizens. 22 n A N D B O O K. The church in the square opposite the railroad station is that of the Old Cambridge Baptist society. The church on the left, opposite the College buildings, is the Unitarian church, in which the exercises are held on Commencement Day. Several of the Presidents of the College were buried in the graveyard adjoining this church. The wooden 1, mill- ing with a circular end,"ncar the Baptist (lunch, at the left, belongs to the College, and is used for a music hall. Nearly opposite the college buildings is the Common, near the north-westerly comer of which is the famous Washing- ton Elm. Beneath this tree General Washington Erst drew his sword as commander-in-chief of the American army, on the morning of July 3, 1775. Brattle House. The visitor should now reenter the ears, and proceed on the road to Mount Auburn. The Brattle House will soon be passed. This building was erected tor a hotel, bul the speculation proved a disastrous one to the originators, and the building was afterwards sold to the College authorities, and is now principally occupied by the law students. Mr. LoHOBBLtiOW's Residence. Rome very beautiful residences will now be passed, on both -ides of the road, which will attract the attention of tli. visitor. On the right will be seen a large wooden house, painted yellow, with white, ornamental columns. This building is supposed to have been erected by Colonel John Vassal, who dud in 1717. It fell by descent t.> his son John, who was a noted royalist. It then became the head quarters of General Washington, during the siege of Bos- ton. It was afterwards owned by Thomas Tracy, ■' eph Lee, and Andrew Craigie, after whom it was called tie' Craigie House, and is now owned by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the poet. The room upon the lower Boor, at. 1l»' right of the door, was occupied as a study by General Washington, and is now used for the same purpose by Mr. Longfellow. Tie' room over it was occupied by the gen- eral as a sleeping room. The room in thl rear of the study was occupied by the aids-de-C amp, and is now used :i^ a library room. The poet's own lines refer, on several 0CC8- sions. to the associations connected with the Craigie House. In bis " Lines to a i luld," it is thus referred tu : — v/- - MR. LONGFELLOW'S RESIDENCE. Sec page 23, 24 HANDBOOK. « Once, all, once, withlD linage walla, One whom memory oft recalls, The Father of bit I 'ountrj . dwelt, Ami vender meadows tiruad and damp, The fires of the besieging camp encircled with a burning bell. I'p and down these echoing stairs, Heavy with the weight of cares, Bounded his majestic tread; Yes, within this very room. Sat lie in those hours of gloom. Weary both in heart and head." Riedesel House. At a short distance above Mr. Longfellow's residence, at the corner of Sparks Street, may lie seen the house in which the Brunswick general, Baron Kicdcsel, and his family were quartered, during the stay of the captive army of Burgoyne in the vicinity of Boston. This house may be recognized by the large number of beautiful linden trees around it. On a pane of one of the windows may still be seen the name of the harmless, supposed to have been engraved thereon by herself, with the diamond of her ring. She house is now occupied by John Brewster, Esq. Dn. Lowell's Residence. At the south-west corner of Elmwood Avenue is the estate of the Kev. Dr. Lowell. The house, almost entirely concealed from view by trees, was erected by the Famous Andrew Oliver, the stamp commissioner, who was hung in effigv by the people of Boston in 1765, and whose stamp office, "i" rather a building supposed to be intended for a stamp office, was destroyed by a mob. Oliver was at his house in Cambridge at the time, and was waited upon by the mob, but they departed without doing him any injury. Oliver being a refugt e, the estate was confiscated, and while the American army was quartered at Cambridge in 177"), the house wits used as a hospital Several soldiers must have been buried near the house, for when Mount Auburn Street was gradetl, a few years since, a lar^e number of skeletons was found that had evidently In in in graves. The estate was afterwards owned by Elhridge Gerry, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, a governor of Massachu- setts, and, the time of his death, Vice President of the United States, MOUNT AUBURN CEMETERY. 25 MOUNT AUBURN CEMETERY. In the year 1831, the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, of which Joseph Story, the late eminent jurist, was presi- dent, obtained from the legislature of the state an act au- thorizing them " to dedicate and appropriate" any part of the real estate then owned or to be afterwards purchased by them, " as and for a rural cemetery or burying ground." The ground selected for the purpose is the present Cemetery, enlarged by successive purchases to 126 J acres. It was named, from its principal eminence, Mount Auburn, which is one hundred and twenty-five feet above the level of Charles River. A tower, sixty feet high, has since been erected on this mount, from the top of which can be ob- tained one of the finest prospects in the environs of Boston. The grounds were consecrated on the 24th of September, 1831. A temporary amphitheatre was erected in a part of the grounds called " Consecration Dell," a deep, picturesque valley, with a platform for the speakers at the bottom. The services consisted of instrumental music ; an introductory prayer, by the Rev. Henry Ware, Jr. ; an original hymn, by the Rev. John Pierpont, sung by the audience ; an address, by Judge Story ; and a concluding prayer, by Mr. Pierpont. The following is the hymn written by the latter : — " To thee, O Gort, in humble trust, Our hearts their cheerful incense burn, For this thy word, ' Thou art of dust, 1 And unto dust shalt thou return. " And what were life, life's work all done, The hopes, joys, loves, that cling to clay? All, all departed, one by one, And yet life's load borne on for aye! " Decay ! decay ! 'tis stamped on all ; All bloom in flower and flesh shall fade; Ye whispering trees, when ye shall fall. Be our long sleep beneath your shade ! «« Here to thy bosom, Mother Earth, Take back in peace what thou hast given, And all that is of heavenly birth, O God, in peace recall to heaven." 26 n AND BOOK. A writer in a magazine published at that time thus de- scribes the scene at the consecration : — " An unclouded sun, and an atmosphere purified hy the showers of the preceding night, combined to make the day one of the most beautiful ever experienced at that delightful season of the year. The perfect silence of the multitude aiabled the several speakers to be heard with perfect dis- tinctness at the remotest part of the amphitheatre. The effect produced by the music of the thousand voices which united in the hymn, as it swelled in chastened melody from the bottom and sides of the glen, and, like the spirit of de- votion, found an echo in every heart, and pervaded the whole scene, we cannot attempt to describe. It is believed that in the course of a few years, when the hand of Taste shall have passed over the luxuriance of Nature, we may challenge the rivalry of the world to produce another such abiding place for the spirit of beauty. It has now become holy ground, — a village of the quick and the silent, where Nature throws an air of cheerfulness over the labors of Death. To what better place can we go with the musing of sadness, or lor the indulgence of grief: where to cool the burning brow of ambition, or relieve the swelling heart of disappointment i We can find no better spot for the .it curiosity, health, or pleasure; none sweeter, for the whispers of affection among the loving ; none holier, for the last rest of our kindred. "If there be any wisdom to be gathered among the tombs, any useful though hard lessons to be learned there, is it profitable to place cemeteries where they will seldom be entered by either the thoughtless, the reflecting, the gay, or the grave } Who would richly endow a school, and place it where a pupil would seldom come ? A tomb is, it ha- been said, a monument on the limits of both worlds ; it is a tower on the narrow isthmus that separates life from death, and time from eternity ; and standing upon it, we look back with double regret on the misprized and misspent past, and renew our failing resolutions for the dark and boundless future. ■ Shadows, clouds, and darkness rest upon it; ' it is but natural to strive alter more perfection, and to feel the better hopi~ of hi n ■after, when surrounded by the graves of good men who have gone before. Mount Auburn, too, will have its own persuasive eloquence." MOUNT AUBURN CEMETERY. 27 In memory of the day of consecration, the following stanzas were written soon after by Charles Sprague, Esq. : — " There was a garden, and in the garden a new sepulchre." " What myriads throng, in proud array, With songs of joy and Hags unfurled, To consecrate tile glorious day That gave a nation to the world ! " We raise no shout, no trumpet sound, No banner to the breeze we spread ; Children of clay I hend humbly round; We plant a city to the dead. " For man a garden rose in bloom, When yon glad sun began to burn ; He fell, and heard the awful doom,— 1 Of dust thou art ; to dust return ! ' " But He in whose pure faith we come, Who in a gloomier garden lay, Assured us of a brighter home, And rose, and led the glorious way. " His word we trust ! When life shall end, Here be our Ioiil', long slumber passed ; To the first garden's doom we bend, And bless the promise of the last." The Massachusetts Horticultural Society were proprietors of the Cemetery grounds until the incorporation of the " Proprietors of the Cemetery of Mount Auburn." in the year 1835, when all the rights of the former society to the premises were transferred to the present proprietors. By the act of incorporation, every person owning a lot in the Cemetery, containing three hundred square feet, is a member of the corporation. Meetings of the proprietors are held annually, for choice of officers for the management of the funds, and care of the grounds. The affairs of the corpora- tion are at present managed by a board of twelve trustees, a treasurer, secretary, superintendent, and gate keeper. The present price of ordinary lots in the Cemetery is at the rate of fifty cents per square foot. The lots usually contain about three hundred square feet. Choice lots are held at advanced prices. The funds received from the sales of lots are devoted to the care of the grounds, to beautify and adorn the Cem- 28 HASD BOOK. etery, and to form a reserve fund, which shall accumulate, and'the interest of which shall be used at some future time, when the wants of the corporation require it, for the pay- ment of its expenses. Proprietors, it is expected, will keep their own lots in order, and the fences and monuments in repair, but the corporation will receive from any proprietor a sum of money to be agreed upon, and will give a guarantee that the lot or lots of such proprietor shall be kept in per- petual repair. To every proprietor is given a ticket enti- tling him and his household to drive with a carriage into the grounds. These tickets are not transferable. Strangers can obtain special tickets to allow them to drive into the Cemetery with a carriage, by applying to one of the officers of the corporation. The Cemetery nates are open from sun- rise to sunset every day. excepting Sundays and holidays, lor the free admission of the public on foot. No one but a proprietor, or person bearing a ticket of admission, will lie allowed to enter the Cemetery with a vehicle. The L'em- eterv gates are closed on Sundays and holidays to the pub- lic, but a proprietor can obtain admission on presenting his ticket. Relatives or near friends of persons interred within the Cemetery can also obtain admittance on Sundays or holidays, on presenting a ticket, to be obtained of one of the officers of the corporation. I Vitain regulations have been adopted by the trustees, to be observed by visitors to the Cemetery, which may be read at length posted in various places within the grounds. Before the visitor enters the Cemetery, the gateway will naturally attract his attention. This gateway was built of solid (iuiney granite; the design was taken from the en- trance to an Egyptian temple. It bears the following inscription : — THEN sham, the dust RETURN to the earth as it was : AND THE SriHIT SHALL KhlTKX ONTO GOD WHO GAVE IT. Kciles. xii. 7. The visitor is now supposed to enter the Cemetery. " With thy rode ploughshare, DMtb, turn up the god, \tni spread "I" turr..w foi the reed we sow ; This is the fold Uld \. r Mil God, This i* tile place when human harvests prow." On the interior of the gateway is inscribed — Mot xt Afliritx, toxsLciiAiLii SePTBHBHB 21, 1831. MOUNT AUBURN CEMETERY. 29 We propose now to lay out a Route through the Cem- etery, by following which the visitor will be enabled to view the most prominent and interesting monuments, and to visit the most attractive points in the grounds. By follow- ing this route, there will be tine opportunities to view the Spurzheim, Bowditch, C. J. F. Binney, Magoun, Knight, Richardson, Appleton, Amos Binney, Kirkland, Ossoli, Thayer, Ashniun, Appleton, Murray, Hannah Adams, Whiting, Buckingham, Story, Webster, Winchester, Big- elow, Perkins, Tisdale and Hewins, Story, Allen, Lawrence, and many other monuments and lots that attract notice, not only from the associations connected with the names they bear, but also on account of the refined taste exhibited in the designs, and the beauty displayed in the execution. The route, as here laid down, shows the visitor to the Chapel, the Tower, to Harvard Hill, the burying place of persons connected with the College ; it shows them the way to Juni- per, Cedar, and Pine Hills, and also to Central Square, and leads them directly, not only to the borders of Meadow, Fen est, and Garden Ponds, but also to the celebrated Con- secration Dell, where the ceremonies of consecration were performed, September 24, 1831. As we pass along this route, we shall notice the more prominent monuments and lots, and when possible, without exceeding our limits, shall give the inscriptions on the most interesting mon- uments, in full. AVe shall not, however, enter upon any architectural descriptions of the various monuments, nor indulge in any remarks concerning the want of good taste that may seem to have been exhibited in the arrange- ment of any of the lots, the designs of any of the various memorials, or in the selection of some of the inscriptions. Want of space will forbid the one, and our own sense of propriety the other. Our object is not to describe Mount Auburn as any one thinks it should be, but to lead the vis- itor through the most interesting portions of the Cemetery, to call the attention to every thing on the route worthy of observation, and thus enable him to view Mount Auburn as it is — as Nature, Art, and Affection have made it. For those visitors who do not desire to accompany us in our description of the grounds, but only wish to avail them- selves of our proposed route, we have prepared the following condensed directions, which are the same as those to be given in succeeding pages with the descriptions. 3* 30 HANDBOOK. Visitors irlio desire to see the grounds ami monuments from the best possible points of vieic, s/iottlil follow strictly tlu Di- rections. Central Avenue, it should be remembered, is the principal avenue in the Cemetery, and leads ' !>%' BRONZE STATUE 1' UK. NATHANIEL BOWOITCH. : pages 3i and 3ti 36 HANDBOOK. The Bronze Statue. Friends and neighbors, cease your traffic! What is this comes passing Heavy, o'er the groaning pavement, moving slowly like a bier? Lo ' it Becnis the sculptured semblance of an eld and reverend man : Hid them stop a while before us ; let us all the features scan. Well we knew lulu —yes! we knew him j — see Ins high and massive brow ! But how solemn looks he sitting ! meditating seems he now. Yes, those tirin and solemn features — fall the night and rise the morn — Shall be aeen by mortal vision when a thousand years are gone. Tell us thou how runs his story, while we contemplate its end ; Thou whose lioarv head bespeaks thee friend and comrade of our friend. " fluid ol this our great Republic, brother ol the toiling poor, Plight assistance gained bis labors from the Wealthy 's golden store. But his reasoning tracked the mazes where abstruse.-! science dwelt ; Early ho, an earnest pilgrim, at the feet of Know ledge knelt. Then we saw him, as a seaman, gain and learning seek to reap ; Thinking, as he ploughed the ocean ; siiidv mg, on the roaring deep. Unsom-ht I ors beck d to him, foreign land- proclaim. .1 Ins worth, And they named the learned sailor 'oiongsl the honored ones ol earth. Jlanv tongues be spake and studied ; gauged the liery meteor's mass ; And expounded to the people where the blazing comets pass, fresher wreaths be gave his country ; not the warrior's bloody bays, But the glen win. h the century to the I mall of uses ' pays. Failings had he— he was mortal ; friends, he numbered many a one; Turn your ties upon the statue, for inv tale is nearly done. Full of years, he close, I bis eyelids, s..llh drew Ins dying breath. And the Mags of many nations waved al half -mast on his death." Sits the form like Arclnuioil. -, in his rlo-cl as he staid, Solving earnestly ins problem, hoedleea of the It an blade. Messenger to unknown futures, nftoi of our age and clime, Leader of a stately phalanx, lengthening down the road ol time; Rising now there comes before me visions of the glorious day, When the veil Ibal blinds the | pie, rent in rags, shall Boat away. ll, my nation! Ire. ■ and fearless, may l by future glory bo To cunt amongst thy sons of labor many millions such as he. * * * * » * * Place the statuo on the hillock, where We laid his bones, alas ! Leave it there until be rises. Back ! and let the slatue pass. In the rear of the Bowditch statue may be seen a broken column erected on the Coleman lot, with the hour-glass .md other emblems sculptured 1 upon it. Behind the Coleman monument there is a marble ceno- taph, erected by the officers of the United states Exploring Expedition to the memory of departed comrades. It bears the following inscription : — To the in. iv of Lieutenant Joseph A. Underwood and Midshipman Wilkes Henry, f. B. N. To the me rv ..i passed Midshipmen Jag. TV. K. Renl and Fie.i.-n.k \. Bi i, >'. s. X. Thie cenotaph is erect ed bv their associates, the officers and sci.iuiiic corns of the V. 8. El ploring i:\iieditinn. Lieutenant Underwood and Midshipman Henri fell bv Hie hands ,.f savages, w bile promoting the cans, of science and philanthropy, at U alolo, one of the FUJ Group of Islands, .tub w,l 10, Pa-se.l -Midshipmen Keid and Bacon were lost at sea, off Cape Horn, May, liU'J. DR. SHARP'S MONUMENT 38 HANDBOOK. « At the right of the Bowditch statue the lot of Messrs. Lit- tle and Brown will be noticed. This lot attracts attention from the peculiar appropriateness of the design of its two freestone Gothic monuments, and the care that is evidently bestowed upon the lot itself. Every thing about it looks neat and in good taste, and devoid of any attempt at dis- play. The original owners of this lot were partners in the well-known publishing house of Little, Brown & Co., of Boston. The remains of Mr. Brown rest near the monu- ment bearing his name. Simple headstones mark the place of burial of members of the two familes. The monument erected to the memory of Dr. Sharp, late pastor of the Baptist Church in Charles Street, will next be seen upon the left side of the avenue. It is an exceedingly ornate structure, and attracts considerable attention from the peculiarity of its design. It bears the following in- scription : — To the Rev. Daniel Sharp. P. D. ; born in Huddersneld, Yorkshire, England, Hit. ii, 17-:* : died at Sfnnclrich, near Baltimore, Maryland, June *JJ. 1So3, in the seventieth year of his age. On the reverse side is the following : — To the Rev. Daniel Sharp, D. D., Pastor of the Charles Street Baptist Church and Society, Boston, from April 89, 1KB, to June S3, 1853. The love and veneration of his people, and III.- wide Ml respect with which he was honored beyond the circle of his official labors, have prompted the erection of r The LawTcnce inclosure on the left is, to every visitor, one of the most attractive in the Cemetery. There are six ordinary-sized lots inclosed within the railing, each of which is owned by one of the members of this well-known family of Boston merchants. The tall marble column upon a massive marble pedestal on the lot at the left is to the memory of Abbott Lawrence, horn at Groton, Massachusetts, Dec. 16, 1792 ; died «i Boston, August 18, 1855. The column is surmounted by an um partially covered with drapery. This monument was designed and executed by Joseph Carew. On one of the rear lots is a tablet In me rv of A Lawrence, who was born in Groton, April 22, 17SU; died in Boston. Dec. 31, 1859. nit uf Cod, well done ; Keel iriini tlu loved employ ; The battle fought, the victory won, Kilter thy Master's joy. The voire at Inielit came; lie started up to hear ; ,J LAWRENCE MONUMENT. See page 38- 40 HANDBOOK. A mortal arrow pierred his frame ; He fell — but felt no fear. There is also a monument within the inclosure To the memory of William Lawrence; bom in Groton. Sept. 7, 1783 j died in Boston, Oct. 14, 1848. The memory of the just is blessed. There are in the inclosure several smaller tablets to the memory of other members of the family. The C'H.\riiL. The visitor will shortly reach the Chapel. This edifice is of granite, and of a Gothic design. It was erected for the purpose of affording a suitable place for funeral services, and for the reception of statues and other pieces of delicate sculpture unfit to bear exposure to the air of our variable climate. There are at present two statues of marble in the building ; one of Joseph Story, the late eminent jurist, and first President of the Proprietors of Mount Auburn, exe- cuted by his son, and the other of John Winthrop, lirst Governor of Massachusetts, executed by Kichard Greenough. Both of these statues are in a sitting posture. Two other 6tatues are to be added hereafter ; one of John Adams, sec- ond President of the United States, and the other of James Otis, the American patriot. This Chapel is the second erected upon the spot. The first was built in 1848, but after having been erected a few months, began to show signs of decay. The atmosphere acted upon the stone of the outer walls, and rapidly decomposed and stained it, owing to the fact that it contained iron. It soon became necessary to remove the structure; this was done, and the present building was erected in its place. The new Chapel is very nearly a copy of the old one. Opposite to the entrance to the Chapel there is a beautiful ornamental lot belonging to the corporation, which is kept in most excellent order. After having left the Chapels continueon in the same path as before, and turn to the right into I'ine Avenue. Pin'k Avenue. On the left is the Shaw lot, containing a very appropriate freestone temple, on which is inscribed, — Robert Gould Bhsw. 1843, There is a while marble slab in front of the temple, beautifully sculptured in relief. Next to the Shaw lot is the Trull lot, with an appropriate marble monument to the memory of Mary Trull, died Juno 10, 1836, agod 70 years. THE CHAPEL. See page 40. 42 HANDBOOK. On the right are three very tall columns — AV. H. Delano and W. 1". Whitney, both of granite, and H. T. Rice, of marble. These are inclosed in a triple lot, and are exceed- ingly appropriate, but plain, and attract considerable atten- tion! On the left are monuments on the Thayer, Mies, and Dodd lots, and on the right a monument of marble, with a female figure resting on an urn, inscribed, — My Husband ; erected to the memory of Charles Valentine. Died Jan. 10, 1850, aged 52 years, 10 months. This life's a dream ; an empty show ; But the hricht world to which 1 CO Hath joys substantial and sincere ; When shall 1 wake and find me there? On the left is the Wcthcrell lot, and behind it a most beautiful granite obelisk, erected by Thomas Dowse to the memory of Franklin, and bearing the following upon its front : — To the memory of Benjamin Franklin, the Printer, the Philosopher. the Statesman, the Patriot, who by Ins wisdom blessed bis country and his aee.aud bequeathed to tile world rui illustrious Biample oj industry, integrity, and self culture. Born ill Boston, MDCCVI. ; died in Phila- delphia, Mocexc. The lot upon which the Franklin monument stands is on Gentian Path, and immediately in front of that monu- ment is one of similar construction, but smaller, erected by Mr. Dowse over his own tomb. Mr. Dowse was a leather- dresser, and had bi- place of business in Cambridgeport. By his own exertions he accumulated a large fortune, lie was of a literary turn of mind, ami formed during his lite- time a most valuable library of standard and rare works, which, a short time before his death, he presented to the Massachusetts Historical Society, This collection is now known by the donor's name. He left by will a large sum of money to be distributed by his executors for such charita- ble or literary purposes as they might deem expedient. Of this sum ten thousand dollars were presented to the city of Cambridge, the income of which is to support a course of public lectures in the City Hall. Mr. Dowse was born Dec 28, 1 7 7 J . and died Nov. 4, 1856. Marble monuments on the Dorr and Harris lots, at the right, will be noticed, ami next beyond them, on the same side, a most beautifully-sculptured marble on the lot of Levi Brigham. At the left, on the corner of Spruce Avenue, is a monument on the Dillaway lot. This monument always at- ~l I: Mil THE STORY STATUE. See page 40. 44 HANDBOOK. tracts attention ; it is exceedingly appropriate in design, and is most beautifully executed. On the left is the marble monument on the Adams lot, recently erected by Alvin Adams. It is of pure white marble, exceedingly rich in de- sign and beautiful in execution. On the corner of Pine and Yarrow Paths is the Homer lot, with a large freestone mon- ument, in form like a sarcophagus, — In memory uf George Joy Homer, a citizen of Boston, who m bom Jan. 4, 1782, and died June 7, Ista, — an intelligent and upright mer- chant, a friend and benefactor of the poor, a guide and consoler of the errin?, tender and true in all the relations of domestic life, a devout and sincere t'hristian, — this monument is erected, to commemorate Ilia virtues, by many friends. On the right, opposite the Homer lot, is a very neat and appropriate monument, erected to the memory of Sumner Hudson. Turn to the left, passing around the Homer lot, into Yarrow rath. Y.vrkow Path. A small marble monument on the right is to the memory of Thomas Green Fessenden, well known to a former gener- ation as a writer on agricultural and kindred subjects, and for many years editor of the New England Farmer. He died Nov. 11, 1837. This monument was erected by the Massachusetts Society for Promoting Agriculture. There is a small marble column on the Buck lot at the left. Marble monuments on the Winsor and Tomer lots, at the left, are noticeable. Each of these monuments is in the form of a sarcophagus. In the rear of these lots may be seen a lot with a very singular gTanite inelosure, the property of Messrs. Chaplin and Dexter, designed by the latter. On the Robinson lot at the left there is a small figure of a kneeling child, and another of a sleeping infant. On the right is a marble monument to the memory of Edward Dil- lingham Bangs, for many years Secretary of the Common- wealth ; and in the same inelosure is another to the memory of Oeorge P. Pangs, a well-known Boston merchant. On the Whipple lot at the right is a marble bearing this in- scription : — We have eternity for Lore's communion. The Whitney lot, on the left, is very appropriately ar- ranged. The sculpture of Little Kmily in the Binncy lot, at the right, generally attracts considerable attention. It is a fine specimen of art. HOHOMEHT ON TUE LOT OF ALVDJ ADAMS. See page 44. 46 HANDBOOK. Shed not for her the bitter tear. Nor give the heart to vain regret ; >Tis but the casket that lies hen, The gem that tilled it spaiklM yet. The Dana monument, of granite, may be seen at the right, and also the Kendrick monument, of marble, surmounted by a cross. Turn to the right, and pass into Fir Avenue, While standing in Fir Avenue, the Magoun monument, one of the most beautiful in the grounds, will be noticed at the left; a large pedestal of marble, with two weeping female figures, one bending over the other, sculptured above it. A household's tomb, to Faith how dear ! A part have gone ; part linger here; Uuited all in love and hope, One household still ! Together we shall sleep, Together may we rise, And sing our morning hymn, One household still ! Leave the itagoun monument on the left, pass on through Fir Avenue, and turn to the left into Elm Avenue. Elm Avenue. On the left is a small marble monument on the Sargent lot. At a short distance to the right will be teen the Norcroes lot, upon which is a beautiful marble column and pedestal, surmounted by an urn, to the memory of Otis Norrross, died Nov. •>->, 1847. teed E. Me loved his fellow men. Otis !>""■' . prepare. 1" pass death's srrll eon and brother, a.,,1 true Mend. Sleep! &OU who waet wear, i the march of life'. Sleep on! Return to Elm Avenue, and view the Stcdman monument on the right, and the Knight monument on the same side ol the avenue. «- m If Kniirht horn in England. Elizabeth B. Knight, born in t*- rf ^^«- 1 ""«- , "^-"'«^ :: F-' " P" •■ !s fulness of joy." "At Thy right hand are pleasures .urcvormore. On the left are the marble monuments on the lots ol J. Stedman, Solomon Piper, and Henry A. Reed, lhat on the latter is inscribed, — Henry - A. Reed, died May 20, 1»2- No more to suffer, but for aye to be In God'9 eternal sunshine, blest and free. mk$ (*.?.. ■. MAGOUN MONDSDEiHT. See page 4G. 48 HANDBOOK. Turn to the left into Mistletoe Path ; after passing through irhirh, turn to the left into Greenbrier rath, the first path on. the left. Pass through Greenbrier Path, and turn to the right into Fir Avenue. Fm Avenue. The visitor will now pass the Boynton lot on the right, the Jones lot on the left, the Magoun monument again, on the right, and reach the Shaw lot on the same side. There is in This lot a granite obelisk with base, at the top of which is sculptured a hand pointing upwards. Boast not thyself of to-iiiorrmv. This i« the slate "I man: to-day he puis forth Hie lender leaves of hojie, tomorrow bh.ssmns ; the third day comes a Irost, a killing frost, and ( — ) Dips his root. A beautiful marble column in the Chambcrlin lot at the right will be noticed as very appropriate. There is also a small marble monument ill the Harris lot at the left. Turn into Heliotrope Path on the left, examine the Gardner monument, and then return to Fir Aeenue. The (iardner lot contains Mr. Dexter's sculpture of Lit- tle Frank, in marble, beneath a freestone temple. On re- turning to Fir Avenue, the Heed lot will be passed at the right, and on the left will be seen a slab of marble, erected t,. the memory of Lucius Holies, D. D., with the Bible, belt, and crown. .. cm about witli truth. Born at Ashford, Conn., Sept. 2o, 1779 ; died al Boston, Mass., Jan. . r >, 1S1I. On the left is a small white marble obelisk in the Ord- way lot. Mr. Ordway is a musician, and the harp on the front of the obelisk, together with the inscription below, are very appropriate. There is this inscription : — Staccato is life — Presto is death — Placido the grave. Turn to the left into Columbine Path, examine the Thayer and liinney monuments, pass between the two into Heath Path, and then return to Fir Avenue, The Binney monument is one of the finest in the Ceme- tery. On the hack is a large weeping female figure, and on the' front a beautiful figure of an angel. It is inscribed, — Amos Binney, M. D., died at Rome, February 18, 1847, aged 41. Ketuming to Fir Avenue, we pass on the right the Poor, Pratt, Leland, and Dunbar lots, all appropriate; that of John H. Kelsey on the left. The weeping figure in this lot is beautifully executed. On the right is Dr. S. O. Rich- ardson's monument to the memory of Ella, a white marble J' M BIHNET MONUMENT. See page 48. 50 MOUNT AUBURN CEMETERT. temple, with a sleeping child therein. On the right is the public lot called St. John's. There is nothing particularly worthy of the visitor's notice here, except a tablet to the memory of Capt. Josiah Cleveland, a soldier of the revo- lution. To the memory of Captain Josiah Cleveland, of Owo»o, X, Y., this tablet is erected In those anion: whom he departed llns Itlc, and ulu. Itll r.-iir,i for his'pnvate virtu, s and cralitudc lor his public «iuns. II, v.,- horn at C.-uiierhiirv, Conn., Dec. U, lVSIt. He died al Chai I. s town. Mass ,jnn<- :«, i-r.i.' He ».t an officer of the Arm] oi Freedom. He served his country bravolj and I'aithliilh through the wholi wai ol the Revolution. He Volutin her battles al Hunker Hill, Harlem ll.ii.diis. While Plains, Trenton, Princeton, Monmouth, and Yorktown. lie bush id u unblemished reputation, and lived iii the practice of every Christian virtue. He loved, feared, and M-rveil Hod. In the ninetieth year of his age lie Journeyed Dearly five hundred miles from Ins home to be present at the celebration ol the completion of the monument on Hunker Hill. He lived to witness thai memorable spectacle. He was satisfied, lie laid down quietly, and yielded up Ins breath near the scene of his lirst conflict With the enemies of his counlrj. He carne .mi, ,itii strangers; lie died anion" friends. The Ritchie monument on the right, and the Comer mon- ument on the left, will then be passed. Turn to the Uft into §pruot Avenue- Spruce Aventjb. On this avenue the first lots that attract attention are tie ise of French and Pearl, on the right ; the next, that of Rob- ert C. Mackay, on the same side. The latter contains a very appropriate marble monument, with the Bible and cross si ulpturcd upon it, and these lines : — I am the Rastrrreetiorj and the Life. He that helieveih in ma, though he were dead, vet shall he live. Thin -hall the dust return to the earth as it was, and the spirit shall return unto God who gave il. Several other monuments on this avenue are worthy of partii ular mention, but mir limited space forbids our refer- ring to them at length. It will be sufficient for our purpose, to call the risitor's attention to them, to say that we refer to the Wesson monument on the left, the Fit/, on the left, the Tubbs, nit the right, <;. C. Richardson, on the left, and the Blonchard monument on the right. The Austin lot on the left has a slab with this inscription : — Joseph Austin, ol Boston, Haas., died Jul] 87, 1847, aged 85. Hi- soul to Hun n ho ga ttod led il to its long repose, Its glorious rest ! And though the good man's sun has sot, it- light shall linger round us yet, Bright, radiant, blesi 1 ' .W RICHARDSON MONUMENT. See page 50. 52 HANDBOOK. The monument on the Wells lot at the right is a pet uliai but very appropriate one. The material is of a grayish sandstone. There is no ornament whatever about it ; but near its top it is eut through from side to side, showing a hollow cross on each of its four sides. On the Watson lot at the right there is a large marble Gothic monument, and a small marble column on the Heath lot on the same Bide of the avenue. The Stickney and Wason monuments on the right also deserve attention. At the corner of Heliotrope Path the visitor will have an opportunity to view the mon- ument on the Allen lot. This monument has been frequent- ly noticed by many as being one of the most appropriate and beautifully-executed in the Cemetery. It is to the memory of Samuel P. Allen, ilieii Jan. M, 1850, aged 36 years. This monument is highly ornamental, and is of a design exceedingly difficult to describe in the limited space at com- mand. It should be noticed by all visitors. From this spot may be seen, at the right, the fronts of the Franklin and Dowse monuments. After having rieired these, the visitor will return, and turn to the left into Eglantine Path, Eglantine Path. The first monument in tliis pa* is one on the left, — In memory of Benjamin Thompson, "f Charientown, 1I«j. Horn All". ."., Hits'. Died Sept. -'I, 1-.VJ. lie |«'>M ssed the el, I, re ronhdeliro anil re. ,, eet of his fellow rili/.eiis, w.i. Iimiored Willi mall} places pi official trust, an, I, at the n of his death, was a Representative in tlie Congress of the United Sums. Hi* amenity ami integrity, mature jndg in and devotion to duly, save .licnil} to Ins , In- station. Mm strength of love few li e ami kindred made him the idol ol bis family. The sincerity of his friendship, the purity of Ins conversation, anil the rhann of his roinpai islnp endeared him to all. and made Ins private life the scone of his chief elijownciit and ol tile most del, ".hlfiil mani- festations of his character. Sacred to the memory of his life and virtues. There is an uncommonly neat and appropriate monument on the Tilton lot at the left, to the memory of Stephen Tilton, died Jan. 12, 1857, aged Gf> years. There is a beautiful marble monument on the Dana lot, at the right, and there is also on the Heed lot another of marble, with a wreath and cross at the top. Therefore he ve also ready ; for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of Man riinieth. . _. „. Will, ,,,. i:,. id. ,i, Iteed.died in ran- Fen 13, 1849, aged 31 years. His remains were here interred the tiih of the following April. TERKIKS MEMORIAL. Bee page 56. 54 HANDBOOK. On the Eldridge lot there is a very large granite monu- ment, with a >hii> inserted in the front, with a bass relief in white marble, of Christ blessing little children. Turn to the left, pass between the Pierce lot, Xo. !)91, aiirf the Bagley tot, 1539, unit turn to the right into Cypress Avenue. Cyfbbss Avexce. On the right there is a marble slab to the memory of Dr. W. G. Chandler and two children, erected by his wife. Rest with your father, beloved children, till the morn of the Resur- rection daw us. The Blake, Baxter, and Norcross monuments on the left will be passed before reaching the St. James public lot on the right. On the Norcross lot is a large and beautiful marble monument to the memory of Father, Mother, Son. There is also in this lot a smaller pedestal, upon -which is the image of a It i ping child, inscribed, "Little Addison," and over the grave of the child is inscribed upon the head- stone, — ' I have laid him mi.li r this fresh green sod, With a heart almost broken. \et trusting in God; The heart and the form which 1 cherished hero, I shall meet again in a happier sphere. The various memorials in the public lot are worthy of ex- amination, but our limited space will prevent our referring to them. Xcarty opposite the public lot is a small path, through which pass, ami turn in i, the second path on the lefi,tx- aminin/f the Thayer monument on the right side of the short path. Ilnusi t s Path. On the right, on the lot of the late Rev. Frederick T. Gray, will be Been an i iceedingl; a p p r opri ate memorial. It represents an open Bible upon a pulpit desk, and carved upon the hook is, — Wh .soever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? On the Garrett lot, at the right, is a marble obelisk ; on the Adams lot, at the left, a tall marble column, with urn and drapery. We next reach the lot on which has been erected a freestone slab, with cross above, — To the memory of John Farrar, Professor of Mathematics and Natu- ral Philosophy of Harvard College; a laud, eloquent, and devout ex- positor of the materia] laws of the universe ; in his manners, dignified, simple, refined , in his dealings with others, kind and upright. After t-*S~'i ««K ""^ §|3p 56 HANDBOOK. fourteen years of painful disease, borne with patience and serenity, he died as he liaii lived, an humble disciple of Jesus Christ. After patting the Thacher monument on the right, the visitor Witt turn to the riyltt, and pass into Cypress Avenue. Cypress Avenue. As the visitor turns into this avenue he will sec on his right the beautiful monument erected on the Humphrey lot, representing Hope with an anchor ; and on the left a small but neat and appropriate memorial to the late Leopold Hcr- wig. On the right again will be seen a broken granite col- umn, marked Lienow; then the Gould monument on the left. The ornamental lot of Messrs. Tiadale and Hewing will be noticed on the hit, and will undoubtedly attract the particular attention of the visitor. To the great credit of the owners of this lot, it may be remarked, that it is always in the best order, and the keeping it so seems to be to them a pleasure. We wish we could make the same remark con- cerning all the lots in the Cemetery, There are a few that 6eem to be totally neglected. On the right the Bridge lot will be passed. Turn to the right, and puss into Central Avenue. CENTRAL AvENfE. On the left, the dog on the Perkins lot will first be no- ticed. This is a most beautifully-sculptured representation of a Newfoundland dog. the owner of which was buried be- neath the monument. The dng died soon after its owner. In the rear of the Perkins lot may be seen a memorial to the memory of Nathaniel G .Ward, horn June, 1767. Died Aug. 9, 1853. A good roan and a just. On the left is the Billings monument ; on the right, the Ward — a marble slab, with a full length female figure, in relief; on the left, the Alden ; on the right, a small circu- lar marble column on the Lothrop lot ; and on the left, the Kittredge monument. On the right is a memorial to tho memory of John Parker. The memory of the just is Messed. Their works do follow them. On the same lot are also memorials inscribed, — Mrs. Dofcu Snrcetit Chandler. Blessed are the pure in heart, for Hi- h .ii Be God. Bpee Sargent, Jr. Living and dying, we are tho Lord's. Catherine Sargent. Think tint her hones of heaven were vainly hasod On the rare virtues that her long life graced. She built no, on the 6and, bill on i Stoni . And rose sublime, sustainod by Christ alone. ALLEN MONUMENT. 30 MOUNT A U B C n N CBMETEST. Dorcas Sargent. She took upon her the yoke of Christ. She learned of Him, and she found MSI unto her sunl. Bpee Sargont. He walked in the light of his Saviour's countenance, and iu his righteousness was In- exalted. On the monument in the Trull lot, on the right, is in- scribed, — Thus passes away the glory of the world. The next lot on the right is owned by John of. and David Barnard. It incloses a marble monument, on which are in- scribed the names of Infant children, and these "words : — This place, the place of our sepulture, is wholly to he disregarded hy us, hut not to he neglected by our surviving friends. The Abbe lot on the left will next be passed, on which is an appropriately-designed marble monument, with a hand pointing upward sculptured upon its front, and this inscrip- tion : — There is rest in Heaven. Christ is the resurrection and the life j he that believeth in Him, though he were dead, yet shall lie live. Although worms destroy our bodies, yet in our llesh shall we see God, w □ we shall see for our- selves and our eyes shall behold. In these sentiments we repose. Jesus, to thy mosl faithful hand O thou majestic Saviour, come, That jubilee pro* And teach ns languags lit to praise So Ere**! BO dear a name. In the same lot there is a monument marked B. Bur- gess, with a bird sculptured on its front, bearing upwards in its beak a scroll, and upon it the words : — This is not our I ic. God will redeem nor souls from the power of the grave. Where, d Heath, is now lh> sting, u Crave th> victory, where? Also, in the same lot, a marble monument marked Gibbs. When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with Him in glory. ( )n the Phelps lot, on the left, there is a freestone Gothic monument ; and marble ones on the Barney and Frost lots, on the right. Beyond these, on the left, there is u broken marble column, to the memory of Wm. W. Pack, died Sept. 19. 1848, agad 3t" years. The Lord knoweth the days of the upright, an. I their inheritance shall be forever. On tho Milton lot, at the left, is a small, peculiar mon- ument of marble, — In meuiorv of departed relatives. Remembrance strews their graves with flowers. 1 m^ IULLOU MOJTUKEET. See page 60. CO HANDBOOK. On the right there is a marble obelisk on the Brown lot. On the same Bide, on Ailantlms Path, will be noticed the granite tombs of Samuel (). Mead and William Read. On the left is the statue of Rev, Bosea Ballon. The com- memorative statue of this eminent man, who was so univer- sally beloved anil respected for his talents, his life devoted to the promulgation of the word of God, to the building up ami extension of the church to which he belonged, and to the practice of all the virtues which adorn, beautify, and dignify social existence, was purchased by subscriptions from the Universalis! denomination at large," and was executed bv Ed- ward A. Bracken, the well-known sculptor. Those who from long familiarity with the departed are en- titled to express an opinion of the "artist's fidelity, arc satisfied with the result of his labors, while viewed simply as a work of art, we think that a high rank will lie accorded to this effort. The statue is of pure white marble, standing upon a granite pedestal. There is no inscription, recording in florid terms the titles of the deceased to love anil veneration; none such were needed, llis memory requires no monument : his epitaph is written in the hearts'of those who loved him ; his fame will live with that great body of Christians, which he saw increase from a small hand of worshippers to a wide- spread, powerful, aud influential denomination, and with whose progress ami development he was identified through a long, laborious, self-sacrificing life. His reputation will live outside even of the wide circle of his followers, among all who cherish the memory of the good, the pure, the wise, tho charitable, and the sacrificing. The Rev. Mr. Ballou was horn April 30, 1771, in Rich- mond, N. H., and died in Boston, on tho 7th of June, 1852 ; a long life vouchsafed to but few among the sons of men. Vet to the last his mind was active, and to within a few weeks of his death, he was constantly occupied in the sacred duties of his calling. u Wo weave no iHrpe for thoe, — n should Dot call a tew To know that thou art hm , Thy borne. — it was not here! Joy to thee, man of Ood ; Thy hemven.- . ^ -J- STETSON MONUMENT. See page 62. •1 62 nANDBOOK. Turn to the left, pass between the Gray and Prince tombs and the Stetson monument, and turn to the right into Geranium Path. Geranium Path. Notice the beautiful Stetson monument on the right, one of the most noted in the Cemetery. As a memorial to the dead, it is appropriate in design and execution, and viewed as a work of art alone it always attracts the notice of the visitor. It bears the following inscription : — The memory of the Just is blessed. The dead in Christ repose in guarded rest. Hope, in their graves, hath her never-dying lamp, ud throws upon their treasured dust a steady ray, full Of immortality. The memorials on the Upton and Swallow lots, at the left, will next attract attention. The Walker monument, on the right, has this inscription : — My flesh shall Blumber in the ground Till (lit- last trumpet's joyful sound ; Then hurst the bandfl with sweet surprise, And in my Saviour's image rise. On the same lot there is a memorial to James C. Pevcrley. Sleep, loved one ; thy suiferiocs all are o'er; Pain ne'er again can heave thy breast, Nor anguish wake thy Bpirit more Prom us eternal, quiet rest. On the same lot there is a small marble memorial, marked with this touching inscription : — My Wife. .Mrs. S. P, W. Crorkcr. died Way 18, IH. r ,fi, aged 17 years and ID months. Site was always si, pleasant. We next pass the Harrington, Kite, Greene, Gates, and Labree lot-, on all of which there are appropriate memorials. Turn tn the right into Beach Avenue, and pass through Beech Avenue toward Central Square. Cimiiai, Squabs. On the hit will be Been a memorial to Martha Whiting, — In morv of our Teacher, who died Aug. SB, 1853, aged . r ,s yean. Pbe hath done what ibe could. Elected by the pupils of the, Charles- town female Seminary. On the liu'lit. between Beech and Central Avenues, may be seen the monument, probably the tirst erected within the grounds, to the memory of Hannah Adams, and inscribed, — To Hannah Idama, Historian of the Jews and Reviewer of the Chrie- I by her female Mends tirst Ten- ant of .Mouut Auburn. She died Dee. )6, 1S31, aged 70. WHITING MEMORIAL. See page 62. 64 HANDBOOK. The lot on which this monument stands is a very small one, and the monument itself is simple and unpretending. It will be noticed that the inscription declares that Miss Adams was the " first tenant of Mount Auburn." This is not the exact truth. The records of the Corporation show that the ftrst burial in Mount Auburn was of a child of James Boyd, July 6, 1832, in lot No. 182, on Mountain Avenue. The second burial was of Mrs. Hastings, wife of Thomas Hastings, of East Cambridge, July 12, 1832, in lot 301, on the same avenue. Mrs. Hastings was therefore, although she died many years previously, the first adult buried in Mount Auburn, as the monument on the Has- tings lot declares. There was doubtless no misstatement intended, in relation to Miss Adams, by the writer of the inscription. She died in December, 1831, only about three months after the Cemetery was consecrated. It was im- possible to place her body in Mount Auburn at that sea- son of the year; and it was in all probability placed in some temporary place of deposit in Boston, with the inten- tion of removing it as soon as the weather would permit. It may have been that the placing the body in a receiving tomb in Boston was considered the same as a burial at Mount Auburn to all intents and puqjoses ; or it may have been that the monument was prepared in anticipation of the removal of the body to Mount Auburn, but that some delay occurred, and it was not deemed necessary to be at the ex- pense of altering the inscription. However this may be, Miss Adams was not the " first tenant of Mount Auburn," but the ninth, her remains having been placed in the Ceme- tery November 12, 1832. Pass around tht Square, to the lift, and between the Knight lot. No. 6G2, on right, and tht Smith lot. No. 48, on left, pass in front of the Murray monument. No, 587. John Murray, Preacher of tho Gospel. Burn In Alcon, EnR.. Dec. 10, 1741 . died in Boston Sept. 3, 1815. Re-interred beneath this stone June 8, 1837. Pass through the narrow path at the right, passing near tht Dana lot, and then turn to tht left, int., Walnut Aeenue. Wu.mt Avr.xt'r.. On this avenue nrc various tombs, appropriate in every respect, but not sufficdontlv attractive to the visitor to need particular mention. The lot of the Scots' Charitable Asso- MONUMENT TO TI1E MEMORY OF HANNAH ADAMS. See pagea 62 and M, 66 HANDBOOK. ciation, on the right, is noticeable from the peculiarity of its railing. The Wales, Salisbury, and Welles monuments, on the right, will next be noticed, particularly the latter to the memory of John Welles; then, on the left, the Smith and Tilson lots; the Sumner, Hall, and Kimball on the right. A short distance to the right will be seen the monument erected to the memory of the various members of the Os- good family, of which Mrs. Frances Sargent Osgood, the poetess, was one. A harp with broken strings surmounts this monument. The Holmes monument, on the left, will then be noticed, and on the same side that to the memory of Noah Worcester. Born at Hollis, N. II., Nov. 25, 1758. Died at Brighton, .Mass., Oct. 31, l«i7, aned 79 years. Illessed are the peace- maker*, for they shall be called (lie Children of God. The Field monument on the right, a marble obelisk, deserves the atc*".ition of the visitor. Turn to the right, and pass around the Field lot into Py- rola Path. Pyuola Path. There are several beautiful memorials on this path, but the most of which we cannot, for want of space, mention in particular, beyond giving the names. On the left there is one tn the memory of Barnabas Bates, "Father of Cheap Postage" — a tall marble obelisk on a massive pedestal; one of granite on the Tyler lot at right; one on a lot owned by Charles Leighton and Benjamin Beal ; the peculiar whiteness of the granite used for this monument is worthy of more than a passing notice ; the Edwards lot on right, with a peculiarly-constructed railing, in which the hour- glass is plainly observable ; and tin beautiful marble mon- ument erected to the memory of the Rev. Addison Scarle, a Chaplain in the Navy, buried at sea, Aug. 2, i860. We now reach the Fuller lot, on the left, in which there are tributes to the memory of the late Hon. Timothy Fuller, who died Oct. 1, 1885, his daughter Mrs. Margaret Fuller Ossoli, and various other members of the family. We give the inscription on the Ossoli tablet in full. Above the tablet is a cross, beneath which is sculptured a portrait of Mrs. Ossoli, with book and sword. In memory of Margaret Fuller Ossoli. Born in Oambridce, Mass., May 23, l*ni. Hy hirth a child of New England— by adoption a citi- zen of Koine — In eeuius heloni.'iui: to the world. In youth an insatiate student, seeking the highest culture; in riper yean, teacher, writer, critic ot literature ami art; in mature! Bge, companion and helper of many earnest reformers in Aaierica and Europe. And of her husband, M A' .-■■\ e?> OSSOLI MEMORIAL. See page OS. 68 HANDBOOK. Giovanni Ancelo, Marquis ObboIL He cave up rank, station, and home for tlie Roman Republic, and foi his wile : ?■:+'> APri.ETON .MONUMENT. Sec page 70. 72 HAND BOOK. From this spot Consecration Dell may be seen, at the left. Presuming the visitor to be standing with the Appleton monument at his right, he should then continue on near I g in a straight line, slightly inclining to the right, however, descend tit* hill, and enter Lily Path. Lily Path. The Richards lot, on the left, and the Gray lot, on the right, are the only ones noticeable in this path. On the for- mer there is a beautiful granite memorial, and on the latter a large marble column, surmounted by an um. The visitor will then turn to the right, into Hemlock Pnth, tht first path on the right, noticing, as he turns, the sun dial on the corner lot at the left. Hemlock Path. On the right will be seen three large lots inclosed in one, each of which has upon it a marble monument, one marked Young, one Farnsworth, and one Loring. The first-named is also inscribed : — In memory of Rev. Alexander Young, D.D., born in Boston, Sept. 22, 1800. Graduated at Harvard College 1*20. Ordained Pastor ol Hie New South Church in Boston, Jan. 1», 18)5. Died March 16, 1854, in the 29th year of his ministry. An accomplished scholar, a profound IheoIogUa,! consistent and faithful minister, his character was marked with piety, truth, honor, and a tender sense of domestic tics. In the midst of his usefulness, surrounded with affectionate relatives and friends, he was unexpectedly summoned away, and found ready. This token of respect and love has been erected by his bereaved congregation. On the right will be noticed the Humphrey and Wheeler lot, and the Fairbanks and McDonald lots on the left. Turn to the left into Willow Avenue, the second path on the left. Willow Avenue. On the right is a small marble obelisk, on the Williams lot, inscribed : — I know that THOU wilt bring me to death and to the house appointed for all living. On the right, the Watcrhouse lot should be particularly noticed, and, on (he same side, the Bradlee monument. On the left, the Randall monument will then be noticed. There is a small marble monument on the Pratt lot, on th« left, which bears thi3 inscription : — O, when a mother meets on high The babes she lost in infancy, Hath she not then, for |>:uns and fears, The day of woe, the watchful night, For all her sorrows, all her tears, An over paymonl of delight . s MOUNT AUBURN CEMETERY. 73 The visitor will then pass the Chamberlain, Prentice, Bartlett and Carr, Gushing and Knapp lots, on the left. In the latter is a marble slab to the memory of John Knapp, died March 19, 1849, Ml. 70 years. In him were blended the tenderest affections, learning without ostentation, and worth with- out pretension. The visitor will have an opportunity to view, from this spot, the beautiful Meadow Pond. The Torrey lot, and the Thayer lot, on the left, will next be passed. On the latter is a very peculiar three-sided monument, to the memory of Amasa Thayer and wife, and inscribed, — They meet to part no more, And, with celestial welcome, greet On an immortal shore. There are two very appropriate, but similarly constructed, monuments on the Noreross and Hurlburt lots, on the left. The Buckingham lot will next be reached, in which rest the remains of several members of the family of the Hon. Joseph T. Buckingham, of Cambridge, formerly editor of the Boston Courier. A neat marble memorial was erected to the memory of Edwin Buckingham, a son, a young man of more than ordinary promise, born 1810. He edited, un- til his death, the New England Magazine. He died at sea, and his loss was sincerely regretted. " Rest, loved one, rest— beneath the billow's swell, Where tongue ne'er spoke, where sunlight never fell; Rest — till the God who gave tlice to the deep, Rouse thee, triumphant, from the long, long sleep. The Howe and Wyman lots, on the right, and the Taylor lot at the left, will then be seen ; after noticing which, the visitor will turn to the left into Narcissus Path, Narcissus Path. The path to be followed winds along by the left side of Forest Pond, both sides of which are principally devoted to tombs. The Hosmer lot, on the right ; the monuments on the Wingate and Webster lots, at the left ; the Pierce, Carnes, Winchester, Samuel Henshaw, and Cushing tombs, will be particularly noticed. On the Ayer lot there is a memorial to Lucy Adelaide Ayer, died Aug. 10, 1846, aged 21. Sleep on, sweet one, thy rest has come : 'T is for myself I mourn, And for this precious babe, to whom Thou never must return. w I 74 HANDBOOK. Lone are my paths and sad the hours Now thy meek Bmilfl ia gone; But u : a brigbtei home than ours In heaven is no* thine own. Ble-sed are the pure in heart. On the left will be noticed the lot in which rest the re- mains of the late eminent jurist, Joseph Story, iirst Presi- dent of the Proprietors of Mount Auburn. Keep to the right, and turn into Alder Path ; pass through Alder Path, and turn to the right into Locust Avenue, and turn again to the right into Beech Avenue. Beech Ayeni e. There is on this avenue a small granite memorial to Mrs. Sarah T. Holt, inscribed, — Farewell ! departed and beloved spirit ; Out heavy u>>s i> toy eternal gain. Passing along to the left, will be seen very appropriate, and ill some instances beautiful monuments, on the Emery, Boardman, S. F. CooKdge, Gieen, Jacob Bigelow, and Gould lots ; and also on the Hatred, Nichols, pales, < Ireen- wood. Tirrcll, Cobuni, and Ellis lots, at the right. Turn to the right intn Linden Path. Linden Path. On the Fiaher lot there is a monument to the memory of several infant children, inscribed, — The mmlu-r cave, in tears and pain, ■!■■■,.■ ll.m-eri -he on.-l did Live ; Bhe knew she should And then all anain in the fields of light above. The Bird lot, on the right, and the Barnard lot, on the left, will then be passed. On the right a monument DOS been erected to the memory of Samuel it. n..anc, oi.it. Sept. 3, 1845, aged r^t years, lie is sol here, i to the bosom ol his Fatnei and tils God. The Thaxtex lot, on the ncrht, and the broken marble column, on the left, Will attract attention. The visitor unil then continue on, almost in a straight line, into Culalpa Path. LLPA Path. On this path there air but few monuments. One on the Davis lot, at the tight, and a Gothic freestone erection on the Match lot, on the same side, will be particularly no- ticed. Continue on, keeping to the left, into Indian Ridge Path. MOUNT AUBURN CEMETERY. 75 Indian Ridge Path. The beautiful marble monument on the Merrill lot, at the right, will here receive attention ; after noticing which, continue on, and turn to the right into Central Avenue, which leads directly to the Gate. It is not to be supposed that the foregoing route and de- scription embrace all the objects worthy of notice in the Cemetery. If the route has been followed, the visitor has seen the principal objects of interest within the grounds ; he has visited the most attractive places, and viewed the most interesting monuments, including the larger number of those most frequently inquired for by strangers ; in fact, the visitor has seen sufficient to enable him to obtain a correct idea of the appearance of the entire Cemetery. There are, however, on other avenues and paths much that is worthy of observation ; and a visit to them would well repay the time occupied in doing so. By leaving Mount Auburn, and turning to the right, and then passing through Coolidge Avenue, the visitor will reach the Cemetery of the City of Cambridge, where wUl be found much that will prove interesting; 76 HAND BOOK. DffiECTORY TO AVENUES AND PATHS. Avenues. Beech leads from Central to Poplar. Cedar " " Cypress to Walnut. Central " " the Gate to Walnut. Chapel " " Central to Pine. Chestnut " " Mountain to Poplar. Cypress " " Central to Walnut. Elm " " Pine to Mistletoe P. and back to Pine. Fir " " Elm to junction of Walnut and Cy- press. Garden " " the Gate to Maple. Larch " " Poplar to Maple. Lawn " " Pine, near the Gate, to Spruce. Laurel " " Walnut to the same. Lime " " Staple to the same. Locust " " Poplar to Beech Magnolia " " Mountain to Maple. Maple " " Magnolia, by the easterly and north- erly sides of Cemetery, to Garden. Mountain " " Chestnut round the Tower. ( l.ik " " Larch to Willow. Pine " " the Gate to Cypress. Poplar " " Central Square to Chestnut. Spruce " " Pine to Fir, thence by westerly side of Cemetery to Walnut. Walnut " " Central Square to Mountain. Willow " " Poplar, north to Narcissus P., thence back to Walnut. Paths. Acacia leads from Spruce Av. to Verbena P. Acanthus " " Larch to Magnolia Av. Acorn " " Maple Avenue to Evergreen P. Ailanthus lies between Central, Cypress, and (filar Avs. Alder leads from Locust to Poplar Av. Almond " " Indian Ridge P. to the same. Aloe " " Indian Ridge P. tu Lime Av. MOUNT AUBURN CEMETERY. 77 Amaranth encircles the crown of Harvard Hill. Anemone leads from Spruce Av. to Orange P. Arbutus " " Lime Av. to Arethusa " " Walnut Av. to Trefoil P. Asclepias " " Spruce to Fir Av. Asphodel " " Lawn Av. to Aster " " Vine to Ivy P. Azalea " " Spruce Av. to same. Bellwort " " Spruce Av. to Orange P. Catalpa " " Indian Ridge P. to same. Columbine " " Spruce to Fir Av. Cowslip " " Spruce to Walnut Av. Daisy " *' Locust Av. to Alder P. Dell " " Vine P., on east and west sides of Pond to S. side, thence to Ivy P. Elder " " Walnut to Spruce Av. Eglantine " " Fir to Spruce Av. Evergreen " " Lime Av. to same. Fern " " Mountain to Walnut Av. Gentian " " Cypress to Pine and Spruce Avs. Geranium lies between Central and Beech Avs. Greenbrier leads from Pine Av. to Mistletoe P. Harebell " " Walnut Av. to Trefoil P. Hawthorn " " Chestnut Av., by two ways, to Sweet* brier P. Hazel " " Mountain Av. to Rose P. Heath " " Spruce to Fir Av. Heliotrope " " Spruce to Fir Av. Hemlock " " Poplar Av. to Ivy P. Hibiscus lies between Cypress and Cedar Avs., entrance and exit on Cypress. Honeysuckle leads from Greenbrier P. to St. John's Lot. Holly " " Poplar Av. to Ivy P. Hyacinth " " Cypress to Chapel Av. Indian Ridge " " Central to Larch and Maple Avs. Iris " " Moss to Ivy P. Ivy " " Central Square to AVoodbine P. Jasmine " " Chestnut Av. to Hawthorn P. Laburnum " " Spruce Av. near Lawn to Lilac " " Willow Av. to Indian Ridge P. Lily " " Poplar Av. to Aster P., thence to Woodbine P. Linden " " Beech Av. to same. Lupine " " Cypress to Spruce Av. titai 78 Mimosa Mistletoe Moss Myrtle Narcissus Oleander Olive Orange Orchis Osier Oxalis Peony Petunia Pilgrim Primrose Pyrola Rhodora Rose Rosemary Saffron Sedge Sorrel Snowberry Snowdrop Spiraea Sumach Sweetbrier Sylvan Thistle Trefoil Tulip Verbena Vine "Woodbine Yarrow HAND BOOK. leads from Spruce to Fir Av. «■ " Elm Av. to St. John's Lot, thence to Fir Av. " " Laurel Avenue to Ivy P. '• " Chestnut Av. to Hazel P. >i « Willow Av.toCatalpaP.,andaround Forest Pond back to Willow Av. " «' Myrtle to Rose P. " <> Myrtle to Sweetbrier P. <■ " Walnut Av. to same. '« « Walnut Av. to Tulip P. << « Willow Av. to Indian Ridge P. " •' Willow Av. to " '« Chapel to Cypress Av. '« << Larch to Magnolia Av. « «< Walnut Av. to Snowdrop P. " " Central Av. to " «' Spruce Av. to Orange P. " " Oak to Larch Av. encircles Harvard Hill, leads from Jasmine to Hawthorn P. " «' Spruce Av. to St. John's Lot. " " Fir Avenue to Heath P. " •< Spruce to Fir Av. «• the Gate to Central Av. •« Walnut to Spruce Av. «« Fir Av. to Mistletoe P. •« Moss to Violet P. and Walnut Av. <« Chestnut Av. to Hawthorn P. <• Walnut to Mountain Av. «« Spruce Av. to Cowslip P. << Spruce to Walnut Av. « Walnut Av. to Trefoil P. •• Spruce to Fir Av. " Moss to Iris P. " Hawthorn to Ivy P. " Greenbrier, westerly to Fir. Av., thence easterly to Pine Av. Umbrellas and Parasols. JOSEPH LYON & CO., 19 Winter Street, Have the largest assortment of Silk and Gingham UMBRELLAS ever afforded at retail in this city. Also a large variety of Thia is the only establishment in the United States where the Extension Handle Parasol can be produced, which surpasses in durability and elegance anything before introduced, and we invite particular attention to it. UMBRELLAS and PARASOLS re-covered and re- paired. COPP & PEAR, [SlICOEBBOBB TO F. A. STEELE,] UPHOLSTERERS , And Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Upholstery Goods, Window Shades, Window Shade and Curtain Fixtures and Trimmings. JVo. 387 Jl'uHh in a ton Street, CORNER OF AVERY STREET. [A few doors South of the Adams House.] MASSACHUSETTS Horticultural Seed Store, No. 43 Tremont Street. ALL KINDS OF SHRUBS, ROSES, Horticultural and Agricultural Bouquets and Fruits of all kinds furnished for Parties. Funeral Wreaths and Flowers Preserved) tastefully arranged, and neatly framed. at short notice. A. C. BOWDITCH, Opposite Museum, BOSTON. SAMUEL H. GIBBENS, No. 296 Washington St., Boston. DEALER IN AND DELICATE PREPARATIONS FOR INVALIDS. Also AGENT for all the Principal Conservatories. Fresh Flowers promptly arranged to order, in Bouquets, Wreaths, Crosses, Anchors, &c. Floral Designs constantly for Sale. FUNERAL FLOWERS Preserved and Framed in the best manner, at Short Notice. CaKBEH SSO©TS ftWB PtAMTTS JSJ TMEOfa SEASSS3. AGENCY FOR DD BABBY'S EEVALENTA ABABICA FOOD, PARKER SEWING MACHINES. PRICE $40. SALESEOOM No. 106 Tremont Street, Boston. These nrc first-class Machines in every respect ; they are well and substantially made ; are warranted in every particular ; and are sufficiently heavy for all kinds of Tailors' Work, while at the same time "they can be used for the lightest Family Sewing. They will Hem, Fell, Stitch, Kun, Bend and Gather in the most superior manner, and are more simple, easily learned and operated, and less liable to derangement, than any others in use. They will sew from two ordinary spools the finest Muslin or heaviest Cloth with equal facility, using either silk, linen threads, or spool cotton, aud making a stitch as elastic as the fabric itself. SAMUEL W. HODGES, Agent to* the New England State*. HYDROKONIA. The safe, efficient and rational treatment of NASAL CATARRH. Entered according to act of Congress in the year eighteen hundred and sixty-three, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the State of Massachusetts. By DR. S. CLESSON PRATT, Principal of Tremont Eye and Ear Institute, Boston. Lecturer on Diseases of the Organs of Special Sense. Author of the Medical Specialist, Atmisteria, etc. Uydrotconia comprises a combination of specific remedies adapted to the local and constitutional treatment ot Nasal Catarrh, differing both in use and effect from all other modes and practices for this alarmingly preva- lent and dangerous disease. It has been thoroughly tested in more than three thousand cases in this city, and when persistently used, the result Is alwayB infalibly the same, viz. — to heal the local disease, whilst it changes the diathesis or constitutional tendency upon which the catarrhal secretion depends, for be it remembered that Nasal Ca- tarrh is as really a consumption of the blood and fluids of the body [only in a less degree], as when neglected it has reached the lungB. HYDROKONIA comprising treatment local and constitutional, with full directions, is sent by express to any address, when desired. Drs. PRATT and SMEDLEY, No. 129 Tremont street, Boston, Physi- cian! Special for the Eye, Ear, Throat and Catarrh. 4>* S & J -£^ * PAINTINGS tit ill 1 1 li 51 II |r| PICTURE FRAMES, ENGRAVINGS, Statuary, &c. &c. CHILD S Pieces & Slabs, more beautiful and cheaper than Marble. Grates, Registers & Brackets, ENGLISH ENCAUSTIC COLORED TILES. FOE FLOORS. TERRA COTTA VASES, FOR GARDENS AND CEMETERIES. Large assortment of FLOWER POTS, IVY. AND FERN VASES, I1ANGING BASKETS, TERIIA COTTA CHIMNEY POTS. ALSO STATUETTES, VASES, TOILET SETS and other FANCY QOODS, In Parian, Bohemian and Lava — at wholesale and retail. NOTICE. The undersigned would respectfully inform their friends and the public that, they have removed from the corner of Tremont and Bromfield Streets to JVo. 61 Tremont St., [Opposite head of School Street,] Where they will keep a complete assortment of ©airdloim amd ]Fl®w©ff ^®o