New-York tribune., 1868-08-13

of the establishment and rendered them 70 the Gov
ernor of PENNSYLVANIA for the use of the GovOm-
ment and then joined the army as a private, fire.
Qucntly receiving promotion, until he became Cap
tain of artillery. This probably flashed across the
old mans mind, for he smiled at the mention OF his
ncphcw's name, and replied, " lie was a brave boy
Ike Rosccrans. hope that Mr. Stewards instruc-
tions to Cen Rosecrans will be such as Will tend to
build ND and strengthen that totcrng sister Repub
lie meaning Mexico.
As the evening wore on Mr.. Stevens dropped off
into qaiet slumber from which he occasionally
started and made some remark probably on national
affairs. Once he broke ont TO his relation, Simon
the great questions of the day are reconstruction,
tbe finances and the railway system OF this
couDtryv Then he turned off, and went to sleep
Shortly afterward he again awoke and said " / be-
ncve Grant Will be elected, and that he will carry
ont the great Reconstruction laws His relative
told him about Morrissey's betting on Seymour lie
replied, Il like him for his pluck lie then con-
yersed with the Rev. DR.. Emory, Mrs. Smith, his
nephew, Thaddeus, and his body-scryant Lewis
West None of the remarks to these were specially
noticeable save one to his nephew to whom Inc SAID:
wen have a nice trip home I'll visit
the foundry with you, perhaps and then he
smiled, rs if aware of the impoSslbilty oI
the suggestion Dr. y. Young. his physician, called
at about $3.50 o'clock and recommended that no one
be allowed to disturb him. and that he must not be
fatigucd with talking. He at the same time pro-
nounccd him in a sinking condition. lie constantly
ate small pieces of ice and appeared to ENJOY the
relief afforded 10y being famed
About nine o'clock two coorcd clcrgymcn, the
Rev. Mr. Hall and the Rev Mr. Reed both Of the
Israel Methodist Church, arrived, and requested
permission to see Mr. Stevens and pray
with him. 1t is curious coincidence
one of them stood by the bedside OF
John Quincy Adams, and prayed with him IN his last
illness Mr.. Stevens was asked whether they should
be admitted. lie replied ,and these were probably
the last connected words that he uttered: Ger
tainly. certainly" They entered the room. lie
turned on his side and reached his hand TO one OF
them. A hymn was sung, and few prayers were
offered after which they departed at about o'clock
At about o'clock DR.. Young again called, and had
brief interview with his patient The Doctor pro-
nounced him dying and 80 told him. Mr.. stevens
looked al him, and nodded his head, but made no
reply
Dr. Young informed the household that his patient
would in all probability die before morning Sisters
Loretta and Gcncyicvc of Providence Hospital en-
tered the room at about 10 o'clock IL was now evil
dent that death was not far distant Mr. Stevens
knelt by the bed and began to pray Mr.. Stevens
reached his hand to one of them, and she held it
several minutes. After they had finished praying,
Mr. Stevens took more ice and small pieces were put
in his mouth once or twice after that Thadicus
Stevens. IT, Simon Stevens, Mrs. Smith the Sisters
of Charity Nh j. Scott Patterson Of the Interior De
paftmcnt and the servants of the house, were in the
room at the time The Sisters of Charity had learned
through some channel that Mr. Stevens had never
been baptised and requested bis permission to per
form the ceremony lie said that he had no objec-
tons and one Of the sisters took glass of water and
pouring il on his head pronounced the words bap-
tise thee Thaddeus. in the name of the Father and
Of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, Amen"
Mr.. Stevens expired precisely at u o'clock, about
ten minutes after his baptism. He opened his eyes
once or twice, and then closed them forever The
persons above mentioned were the only ones present
al the death scene. The Sisters of Charity imme
diatcly began to rccito the prayers for the dead,
which were soon finished. Ills death was so quiet
that those i'm the room especially the women, could
not believe that he was really dead; but IT was So
His features remain natural and ms face wears the
same calm, earnest expression which was stamped on
it in life The intelligence was speedily teegraphcd
all over the country
This morning the body was embalmed by Surgeon
called to-day. to view the remains Of the departed
statesman lie is dressed III a suit Of plain black
the same that he wore in the House of Representa-
tycs The body is TO be laid in state in the Rotunda
of the Capitol tomorrow. and VIII be watched by a
guard of the colored ZOuayes Of this city The func-
raj will take place on Friday, when the remains will
Of course be borne 10 Lancaster Penn Senators Sum
ner and Mcdonald Secretaries Stanton Seward, Cen
Rawiius Mayor Bowen M Eyarts, and Surccon-Gen.
Barnes will probably act as pall-bearers special
train will take the funeral party to Lancaster by tie
way of Harrisburg and York and the intcuncnt viii
take place on Monday. The arrangements for the
funeral in this city have not been completed. The
religious ceremonies will probably be conducted by
the Chaplain Of the Senate. the Rev. DR.. Grey,
assisted by the Rev. B. b. Emery of Pennsylvania.
The Rev DR.. Boynou is absent from Washington,
and cannot possibly be here in time to attend.
Among many others who called this evening TO
view the remains Of Mr. Stevens were Secretary
Schofeld Attorney General Eyarts, Senator Sumner,
Cen Eaken, and Surgeon-General Barnes
meeting of citizens Of Lancaster County Penn.
now in Washington, was held at the Capitol this
evening in the Ladies' ReceptionrOoms Of the House
of Representatives. The Rev. A. Il. Gooch presided
and Mr.. Huston acted as Secretary After few pre-
liminary remarks by the chairman, explanatory Of
the object of the meeting Mr. Huston offered the
following resolutions. and they were adopted:
Whereas By the dspcusatOn OF Providence our beloved
friend and Representatives the Hon Ihaddeus Stevens.
who la. ably represented rs Tor nearly j. leaFS ana
whose ability aud energy were used 10 the latest period
OF his life m behalf OF his county died at his residence III
this city last night therefore,
Rcs0lred That citizens Of Lancaster county, ana
friends OF the deceased sympathize with the grief OF
true mOurncrs in the bereavement winch DFme iloYi
deucc has brought upon our nation 10 which our hclcd
representative was always true and loyal IN all the lela
tons Of lie; for as patriot friend ana true gentleman
We cauno. hope his equal We miss ms voice 50
familiar 10 ms t home, well III the councils OF the
nation and feel that his death has left VOID Whlch can
not be filled for he the veteran OF thousand ncld5
nd ill l..-r r..l.t II ~ II