Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-06-07

In his last days, he gave those who slOo'
near 10 minister to his wants, the most con
viucihg assurances OF the depth and earnest
ness OF the lively love of country that 6lleJ
his heart In bis waking hours, as well a!
In those moments wheu the violence OF biz
disease unseated his great intellect he wa'
busy with national events, and the conflict
that is now upon us. Il was his last
wish that the work which will regenerRtr
The country while reseuing it from his enc
mics, should 90 rapidly on. To one, in a
wandering moment be said, ''I station you
at the Relay House. Move onP OF fanoth-
et be asked, "Why do we stand still let
US press on ! Let Us to Alexandria quick T.
To still another be said, e Telegraph to the
President aud let the column move onl'--
And so, throughout the progress Of the dis
ease, which struck him down-he was think
| ing Of his country and her peril. At Wash
isgton, in his imaginings, and in the COM
mand for which nature had fitted him, and
which would have been bestowed bad he
/ lived. he seemed TO direct events and die
tate victory. And when the lucid intervals
came be was, if not so emphatic not less
/ sincere. the salvation of the Republic was
uppermost in his thoughts BY day and by
night. His own condition, the imminent
peril of death, his complicated aiftirs gave
him no concern. Almost his last coherent
words were an ardent wish for the honor
and prosperity of the Republic, by the de-
feat and dispsraiou of Der enemies. The
country, regardless Of party distinctions
wherever the love of the stars and stripes
is not repFessed BY the terrorism which he
knew and hated, viii treasure up his dying
prayer and make his hopes and aspirations
the rule Of patriotic endesyor.
COTTAGE GROVE.
For number Of years Senator Douglas
had been the pOssessor Of a noble tract of
land at Cottage Grove, Immediately south
Of the city limits en- the Lake shore, beauti-
fully wooded aud well elevated above the
Lake This tract originally consisted of
little upwards Of seventy acres OF these
ten acres lying west Of the road comprised
his muni6cent donation 10 the Chicago
UNIVERSITY, and now ornamented by the
hne edifce Of that institution.
Of the residue, some years since choice
tract Of from twelve to fifteen acres, the
very heart Of the property, unineumbered,
was decided to Mrs. Douglas. This property
has only been improved By common fenc-
ing, and the only buildings thereon are q
modest cottage and its outbuildingF, usually
occupied by the person In charge nfy the
grounds. Without precise knowl fe of
the plans of Mr. Douglas relative - this
beautiful tract, the finest in the suburbs Of
our city and the most valuable, it has al
ways been understood By our citizens that
here on that charming site the statesman
was planning the erection Of home for his
retirement when laden with the full henOrs
earned in public duty, be should come home
TO pass the evening of his days upon the
shores of our noble lake.
1t is here that by the change In the plan
| for the disposition Of the remains, all that
! is mortal Of the ilIustrious Senator is to be
gathered TO the dust; and Cottage Grove,
never his home save prosDeetiVely, will be
his last resting place. The love and afec-
| tion Of his city and State will see that no
thing is lacking to do adequate respect to
I the honOred remains, while the Tomb Of
/ Douglas will be visited by citizens and
strangers through all the long years that
! will keep alive his nams. --ti-l 4 .t-
/ THE BODY LYING IN STAFF.
/ The appearance Of the hall did great
credit to the Committee. The principal
feature was The erection Of a lsrge canopy
heavily iraped with black, relieved with a
gilt border and surmounted on the centre
peak, and at the four corners by gill
eagles. From the taloRs of the centre
eagle, the hag Of the Union falls graceful.
ly TO the four columns supporting the can
opy. At the foot Of the cefin stands q
broken column, emblematical Of life cut of
a. the midst of promise and greatness; al
its head stands a vase Of beautifully vari
egated flowers.
Upon the front Of the gallery, the pOr
traits Of the Presidents, by Healy, srs fes
tooned with black and white Grape. IhI
igallery itself is decorated with, American
flags. Around the middle Of the stage srt
four large American flags looped in fes
toons with Grape, in the centre Of Wki0l
hangs portrait Of Judge Douglas, painted
by Healey, some fifteen years since Thl
front Of the stage is Beautifully ornament
ed with pots Of living flowers from th
Cemetery Nursery. The canopy oceupie
the centre Of the hall. The pedestal 70
the reception Of the cOfin is dressed il
black, ornamented With thirty-four stars
and placed under canopy Of black Grape
trimmed with white and relieved with
gilt border the whole surmoupted by a.
eagle 4ea ri eaa 1aosE tEt O-g
Beneath the canopy lay the hOnered re
mains, dressed in altull black suit III
entire lid of the burial case being removed
the whole figure WAS exposed The hand
j we're CROSSED upon the breast, The Ion
6 and painful illness Of the deceased ha
: given only slight emaoistions The feature
! we're even little fuller than in life, br
g their expression vas perfectly natural.
The body was embalmed shortly aftC
2 death by the injection into the arterii
I system, Of strong solution Of arsenic, a
9 resting the changes Of nature, It will r
= main unaltered during its exposure
D. Bryan Hall.
! ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE FUNERAL T0-DA
: Every arrangement is being made to 81
: cure 70 this occasion every imposing fe
ture worthy Of the ilpstrious dead 4
= = above indicated, the burial will probabl
= take place in accordance With the wish
= Of Mrs. Douglas, after the rites and form
e the Roman Catholic church, Rev. Bish,
Duggan officiating.
Deceased was not connected public
- with any form Of religions belief, thou
never q scoffer, nor skeptic. In the Ii
4 -6E pHAs Vi |AAa AAAASoo NJ ASOE1~A " :
10 wish of his wife, and had several into
e views with the Bishop OF this diocese, RI
d James Duggan. At these interviews, \
q, Douglas more than once said and repeat,
q that he was connected with no church,
ss that he was willing to counsel with Ok
" gyman of the faith in which his wife Y
u believer.
ne On the occasion Of the latest of these
.. tervieWs, the Bishop read prayer, and I
,ie y, pnintedo one which Mr.. Douglas in a cl'
- and solemnfone repeated after him. OBJ
~ ~ Ously, dying without its pale, the last ri
~, Of the Church appointed for the dyi
~ were not a3ministered to Mr.. Douglas.
he WhRt Will They Do with Them
sst The New Orleans papers profess to be
oW terrible eaandary to know what 70
pa with 8 party Of free negroes who we're c
Ale tured on board Whaier BY one Of
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