The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-26
Hone To the ate j. G.. Adams.
fErnm the Waahin1ton Union

We understand that the President CT tho United
House to the committee the purpose of doing honor
to tbs deceased President, and giving the public
opportunity Of visiting the remains Bu. the commit
tee declined the Offer and the remains will reposs Ia the
capitol until the funeral takes place. on Saturday
The President has directed all Of respect to be
paid to the memory Of Mr.. Adams.
In consequences Of instructions all the executive Off
have been closed the day. and every department
has bsen drsped in mourning
GENERAL ORDER.
The President Of the United States with deep regret
announces to the navy, and to the marine corps the
death Of John Quincy Adams, eminent and venera
ted fsllow-citzsn.
While occupying his seat as a member Of the House
Of Representative on the 2st Inst. he suddenly
having been removed from tho capitol. Hs had filed
many honorable add responsible stations 10 the service
the United States aud he closed his long and sventfu
life In the actual discharge Of his duties Of the
Representatives of the peepls,
people for aud from respect for his
public services the President orders that funeral honors
shall bs paid to hi. memory at each OF the navyyards
and stations an on board all the public vessels in com
mission BY firing twenty minute guns at IL O'CLOCK
the day after this communication received, by
carrying their Gags half mast for week. and by the
officers wearing Grape on the left arm for six months
j. Y. MASON
Navy Department, Feb "a, lsas.
Adjutsnt Generals ONCE,
No. 9. Washington, Feb. "a, ls4s
The following orders Of the President Of the United
States and Secretary Of War to the army the
death OF the illustrious exPresident, Johl Quincy
Adams =
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
1t has pleased Divine Providence to call hence great
and patriotic citiz John Quincy Adams is no more
At the advanced age Of than ourscore years. he
suddenly stricken from his seat In the House Of
Representatives by the hand Of disease on the 2ls
and expired In the Capitol few minutes after o'clock
on the evening Of the 90 4 OF February, Is4s.
He had, for than half century filled the most
important public stations and among them, that Of
President Of the United States. The two houses Of
49, hi Ia Ala
distinguished member-wil doubtless, prescrbs sppio-
pirate ceremonies to be observed As mark OF respect
Tor the memory Of this eminent citizen.
The nation mourns his loss and further tcsti-
mony OF respect for his memory, direct that all the
executive eOes at wasbi gton be placed in mourning
tomorrow. JAMES K POLK
WAsHiseroS, February "a, lsas.-
WAR DyrAnrmrrr, February "a, lsAs
The President of the United States with deep regret
to the army the death OF John Quincy Ad-
eminent and veDersted fellow. citissn.
While occupying his seat as q member Of the House
Frustrated by disease and the 23d expired without
having been removed from the capitol. He had filled
many honorable and responsible stations In the service
Of his country and among them that OF President Of
the United sstes and he closed his long and evenfu
life In the actual discharge of his duties OF the
Representatives Of the people.
From sympathy with mis- relatives and the American
people fer bis and from respect for his distinguished
public services the President orders that fuoera no.
nors shall be paid TO his memory at each Of the military
stations.
The A5jutant General will give the necessary insruc-
tons for carrying into effect the foregoing orders
w. l.. MARCY, Secretary of War.
H. On the day succeeding the arrival OF this "Gsne-
raj Order at each military post the troops will be para
ded at 10 O'Clock, A. M and the order read to them;
after which all labors for the day will cease.
The national dag will be displayed at half stan.
At dawn of day 10 guos will be fred and sferwar as
at intervals Of thirty minutes between the rising and
setting sun single gum and at the close Of the day
national salute of 10 guns.
The ofnoers Of the army VII -eer Grape On the left
arm 90 on tnss s~esds ana solefs VI ths ssvesa
rssnssu WI DO pat IN meuraiae To- ths period Of ss
nontks - sfda, \. JONES, AQt. oeAl.