New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-24


as large crowds, appear In the streets OF tbs city
The corpse while lying in state tonight was visited
iby Thousands of persons for whose admittance the
Mayor issued cards. Tomorrow tho door will be
thrown open TO the public and closed at midnight. Tie
city have extended to the funeral party such
,hosptalltes ut the Continental to elicit the warm
commentators of the recipients.
SECOND DISPATCH.
PRIADELrIiM April %, 1865.
The body Of the President was visited by
Thousands during the night invitation tickets from
the Select Councils Before dayiis ht lines formed
east and west of Independence Hall passing in By two
sairways through the front Windows and out by the
rear into the Square. by l0Ocock these lines extended
ut least three miles, from the Delaware to the Schuys
River thousands occupying three four hours before
accomplishing their object Of seeing the remains. The
military guard and pol CO at Fifth and Seventhsts. pre-
vented the throDg from accommodating in front OF the
Hall none being allowed 10 pass except in line. Great
numbers Of women took position In the line, and not
withstanding the fatigue of slow progress effected
their object Many only giving up when they tainted,
We're carried off by their friends. Colored men and
women were literally sprinkled along the line; and no
Doubt 100000 persons will pass the honored remains be-
fore midn ght, TO which time the remains will lay in
state The crowd are perfectly orderly, and the az.
Engagements by the military and police prevent any at
tempts by those outside the lines for cFecting en-.
trance without taking their places at either end.
EXCITEMENT.
Chestnu,.st has been the scene of much excitement
throughout the day, and the center OF atra action to
tho whole population who focked thithcr from every
Quarter Notwithstanding the railroad cars are uOt al
those living in the outskirts long walk TO reach the
neighbornood Of independence Hail.
Al NIGHT.
During most Of the night there wes constant at
tendance Of privileged vigors 10 the hail. who were
admitted tickets issued by the Councils. Before
daylight crowds began TO gather Chestnut.s in an
cpatOD Of the hour for throwing open the La TO the
public.
At the intersection OF Fifth and Seventh-sts. small
military force was posted SO as TO prevent TIC crown
from gathering in the immediate vicinity OF the aai,
who prevented every Person from entering except those
who FELL into the line. Sairways had been erected in
front OF two windows Of the hall. One Of these was
appropriated to the line approaching from tho cast anu
the other 10 those from the west.
THREE Mills OF M0URSTRs.
Tho two lines composed Of men, women and
children walking in double file. The people soon ac-
formulated In numbers and by 10 o'clock these lines ex.
tended east and west In solid columns distance Of at
least three miles. from the Delaware to the schuykl
River Indeed it soon found that the space be-
tween the rivers would be insufficient for the pilgrims
fIon the east and the line was extended up Seeondst
in northcrly direction, and four i've squares were
soon added.
KEEPING ORDER.
The police acted in Injunction with the military IN
keepng order on the pcketIine at Fifth anG Seventh
.,s but this not working well n large detachment Of
the Provost Guard and other troops stationed here TOOK
the matter in hand Tic crowd gathered at the cross
streets and nj times became rather turbulent excited
pcrhap by the pickpockets creating rush. in order to
ply their notorious trade. and very frequently breaking
p the line in their vicinity and forcing those who had
arrived very the hall TO fall in at the rear again
and make another attempt.
ACCIDENTS.
During these rushes several accidents happened.
young lady the corner " Sixth and Chestnusts bad
her arm broken aud a young child who became IN
VOWED In the crush Is said 10 have been killed. Many
women were greatly fatigued with standing 80 long
faint with exhaustion. and had to be carried on py
presence OF the military in larger force enabling them
10 extend their plckets below iifth and above
Seyenthsts.
ArpINyEH TINE.
About dinne-tine the Influx Of people fell 0f consid
Ieraby, and newcomers managed TO accom- plish theh
visit 10 the Hall ia hour two, having the ad'a
age OF their predecessors many of whom we're iout VI
FIVE hours. During the afternoon the NUMBER aPuln
increased and maintained In lines extending aDJu'
mile which again diminished toward evening:
The corpse exposed at Independence Hen from
o'clock Last ght until O'Clock this morning nj when
hour thousands Of persons obliged TO retire diop
pointed from the streets to subsequently renew their
efforts.
EARLY RIsERs.
Althouch tie doors were not opened until ocock
his morf.ng long before that hour IN anxious crrSa
had assembled, and this comparatively small humber
was increased from minute to minute: By O'Clock II
was almost impossible to pass within Two or thfee
blocks OF the Hall the Chestuuts: side, while the
crosss,rees were pouring iorth their Vi human
beings.
RESTRAINING THE CROWD.
A military and police force erdcayored TO restrain
the pressure toward the door. The long lues formed
for miles we're Kept up until late hour to'hlghI a,
they diminished in the front aocessions were furnished
in he rear Almost every body was striving 10 gain
admission Some persons had been waiting Tor SIX OF
eight hours before they gained admission TO the Hail
while others became weared as to abandon ne pope'
Of getting H.
SOLEMN SCENES.
The scores at the hail impressively solemn and
not "a few persons affected 10 tears. old col.
ored woman % 20 years Of age thrilled the spcc.a.
tors with her open expressions OF grief Gazing for q
few moments on the face OF the dead she exclaimed
'oapng her hands while tears coursed down her with
cred checks: "Oh, Abraham Lincoln Oh, he is dead
he Is degdP The sympathy and love expressed By this
poor woman found a response In every heart, and
seemed to increase II possible. the general grief.
CLOSING THE COFFIN.
II was not until long after midnight that the coffin
lid replaced, aud the face thus forever hid nom
the afflicted citizens.
ADDITIONS TO TIE coRrEGE
Ex-Gov. Wallace Of Idaho, and Gov. Pickering of
Washington Territory with the funeral panty as
representatives of those Territories.
We were joined to-day ut Philadelphia ny the Hon.
Richard Wallack. tho Mayor Of the City OF Washing
Others will unite with the parry before we leave here
tomorrow. Maior-Gen. Dix and stan viii arrive TO-.
night.
THE CITIZENS
The Philade'phans have done everything possible 20
show their respect Tor the distinguished deceased The
conntenanees Of the people best express the sadness Of
their hearts.
THIRD DISPATCH.
PHILADELPHIA April % 1865
The good taste Of the citizens Of Philadelphia
was Displayed in the mourning hahiliments of their
dwellings aud places OF business yesterday and to-day
as well Us during the entire week. Among the most
prominent were the residences OF Gems. Grant and
Meade which were covered with hags fes.ooncd with
Grape. Numerous military officers have their head.
quarters in Grard.st. and they beautifully drnped
Tho ladies' appear with mourning badges on their len
shoulders anc this custom has become general tlat
It's non.Obsen Gncc Is noticed
TIE Crowd CONTINUES.
l0g. Title thong is still pressing toward hide
pcndence Hail. The line extends mile either way.
The Reception OF the Remains of Presi.
dent Lincoln.