or restrain my unfeigned grief, for we mourn the loss of the Great, and Good.  The exercises began by the reading of appropriate passages of scripture and prayer by Rev. J. M. Chamberlain, all of which was very affecting. then there was a very solemn chant sung by a choir of thirty, accompanied by a piano, then a few remarks as to the nature of the meeting and &c, by Gen J. H. Williamson, then Mr Palmer of the State Register, delivered a lengthy, written address on the character and acts, and virtues of Abraham Lincoln which was very able, indeed.  I will endeavor to secure a copy of it to send to you; then another solemn patriotic song, then a short, but long in weight and effect from Hon J. A. Kasson, and then a hymn to the tune of old hundred, after which we had prayer by Rev Mr. Henson and benidiction by Mr. Peet.  Tears stood in the eyes of many unaccustomed to weep; it was indeed a season of deep feeling.  I am very much excited tonight, my brain is wild with conflicting emotions, and were it not that my body needs rest, I feel that I could write you all night; but tomorrow will be a busy day with us.  Father expected to have been moved last week, but rain and bad roads prevented them from starting; if nothing happens they will start early in the morning; Mother told me the last
