Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-04-22

| OF the most solemn and impressive.cha arac ter
| Inc procession was the largest ever seen, in
eludlng all military forces, the State, executive
and lndicial officers, the Mayor and City Coun.
| Gil, Fire Department, Masons, and Odd Eel.
| lows, German societies, mechanics and all
other organized associations. Business was
entirely suspended Religious services were
held IL all the churches. All business and
| private houses were draped in mourning. The
day was generally observed throughout the
STATE
NASHVILLE.
| NASHVILLE, April 19-The procession to-day
III honor OF the funeral Of President Lincoln
was me largest and most imposing ever seen
In this city. All places of business were closed,
and every store and dwelling was appropri-
ately dIaped in mourning. The procession
numbered upward OF fifteen thousand persons,
among them Generals Thomas, Rosseau, Mil
Ter, WhIpple, Fowler and Donaldson, Over
ten thousand troops were in the procession.
and besides Governor Brownlow, both Houses
OF me Legislature, the fire department, with
their machines beautifully decorated, the vari-
ous lodges OF Masons and Odd Fello ws, the Ger.
man Turner's and Thalia Clubs and the Feniar
Brofherhocd swelled the list of the procession.
The streets were thronged with citizens, whs
repaired to a field in the suburbs OF the city
Wnere appropriate ceremonies were held. Ad.
dresses Were made by his EXcellency Governor
noticeabls tRsy: Mr.. Allen, and others. A
funeral car, drawn by six white aH0p was the
horses. Everything was suitably performed,
no disturbance OF any sort having occurred
during the day. To. night the city is unusually
quiet, all places OF amusement being closed.
TOLEDO.
TOLEDO, April 2O.--A very imposing funeral
procession took place yesterday, as mark of
respect to the memory OF the late President in
which the military, fire department, Odd Fell
lows, Masons Board OF Trade, and citizens
generally participated. Speeches were made
by the Hon. j. NJ. Ashley and others. Re-
Hgious ceremonies took place in all the
churches.
CINCINNATI
CINCINNATI, April 2O.-Business was sus-
pended yesterday, and the utmost quiet pre-
vailed, The bells Of the city were toted, and
minute guns were fired during the day. Ap-
propriate services were performed al all the
churches.
SAN FRANCISCO.
SAN FRANCISCO. April lS.-Tne public grief
at the death OF President Lincoln, in ali the
Pacific States continues unabated. Arrange
ments are being made everywhere for obse-
quies TO- o-morrow. In several places men have
been lynched for expressing Joy at his assassi-
nation. Order has been completely restored ia
this city, and the military have been disbanaed.
The determination expressed by President
johnson not to treat with the rebel leaders has
given great satisfaction, and a disposition is
manifested to accord to his Administration
general confidence. General Mcdowell has
issued an order for the instant arrest of any
persons expressing approval of Mr.. Lincoln's
death, and for the suppression of any journal
so offending.
THR FUNERAL SERVICES.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 20.-The funeral
services IN honor OF the late President in this
city yesterday were the grandest ever wit
messed on the Pacific coast. The procession
was three miles long, and consisted OF fifteen
thousand people.
Business was entirely suspended.
Obsequies were observed In every town ia
the State and in the principal towns in
Nevada.
Several arrests have been made of parties
who uttered approval OF the assassination.
They will be dealt with by the authorities.
The sad event has caused great interruption
OF business all over the State.