Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-14

trar; J, H, sPIinsman, Of the washinston
phia Telegraph; Mr.. Foley, of the New York
7rt1vne, the representative of the STAR; John
I. Chauncey, Jos. Reese, Detective George o.
Miller, and several other officials.
DEPARTURE OF THE TRAIN
At ten O'Clock the signal was given, and the
train moved out Of the depot, the crowd in at
tendance standing with uncovered heads.
sCENEs AHD INCIDENTS.
James T. Taylor, Esq, the accomplished ar
tist of Frank Lestie's Illustrated, was at the
Capitol and depot, where he made several pic
lures OF the procession, funeral services, &c.
Hospital, who have been very attentive TO Mr..
Stevens, were at the Capitol during the ser
vice, and seemed deeply affected at the loss OF
nim who had always been a true friend to the
Institution under their charge.
The services at the Capitol were very i'm
pressiye, and many Of those present were
moved TO tears: Along the rouss OF the pro-
cession and at the depot a large crowd Assem-.
oled, and as the cortege passed they stood with
uncovered heads. The mournful music, the
measured tread, the CONN shrouded with
black and the deep sorrow depicted upon the
countenance of all, made the procession one OF
great solemnity, and all seemed anxious to pay
tne last sad tribute Of respect to the departed
statesman. ts..s
The Rotunda was densely crowded during
the funeral services. while a large number re-
mained in front Of the building unable to gain
admission
JOINT NETTING OF THE COUNCILS
Last evening, in pursuance to the call of the
Mayor, the members OF the Boards Of Alder
men and Common Council assent bled in the
Council chamber, City Hall, and were called
TO order by Mr.. Fowler, President of the Board
OF common Council, who laid before the con-
vention message Of the Mayor, in which he
says:
II have felt it my duty to call you together
this evening that You may give expression 10
the feeling of regret existing in this city on the
occasion Of the death of Hon. Thaddeus Ste
yens, an event which has deprived the country
OF the services OF ono OF the purest Of our great
stafemen, and our Metropolis OF one OF the best
friends and benefactors that ever held a seat In
Congress. In whatever action may be taken
manifesting respect due the deceased. / assure
you OF my cordial cooperation and support"
President Fowler, in appropriate terms, re-
ferred TO the death of the deceased, and his life
and services, when Mr. Kelsey offered a pre-
amble and resolutions: "Thai we hereby ex-
press our sorrow in the loss OF an eminent
statesman. a generous friend and a devoted
PsrlS'. RoalS Tnat the Mayor and membeIs Of the
Council. accompanied with the clerks and
other officers, be requested to attend IN a body
tomorrow al the rutunda Of the Capitol 10
loln IN the funeral obsequies OF the departed
statesman. That we sincerely condole with
the relatives and friends of the deceased, and
IN testimony thereof that a copy Of these reso-
lntlons be transmitted TO them
Mr.. h. paid feeling tribute to the memory
resolutions. ...|Fy
Mr.. Arrison seconded the resolutions sneak
ing appropriately of the life and character OF
Nj. Stevens, and was followed by Mr. Chase.
Mr. Cook offered resolution that a commit
tee OF one from each ward Of each Board be ap-
pointed 10 accompany the remains TO Lancaster
and represent the city at the final interment,
which was agreed to- and the following were
appointed:-Messrs Cook, Stewart, Crocker,
Chase, Fenwick, Sardo Moore, Ball. Grinder
Arrison, Talbert Russell knight and Bates.
Mr.. Cook was first appointed. but declined
70 M iayor OF the senior Alderman OF the fnrt
Ward (Mr. Larnon). The latter preferred
that Mr.. Cook should CO. but if the Board in
sisted he would try TO serve them.
Mr.. Arrison moved that the President, Mr..
Fowler, be added to the committee, which was
agreed to.
Mr.. Davis offered a resolution that the Coun.
clls attend the funeral in body as an escort to
the remains, from the Capitol 10 the railroad
depot, which was agreed to. Adjourned.
MEETING OF TIE GRANT AND coLPAx CLUE.
This club hetd a special meeting last evening
at Union League Hall, on 9Th street, and s. Il
Bond was called TO the chair. The minutes of
me nst meeting Were read and adopted. Capt.
Joseph Garretson was proposed and elected
member Of the club. Capt. J. G.. Dougherty
presented resolutions expressive Of the feelings
OF the members Of the club in regard to the
death OF Hon. Thaddeus Stevens, and condol-
ing with the family OF the deceased. The reso-
Intions were unanimously adopted. General
Muzzy and Capt. Garretson then spoke briefly
OF the deceased, euiogizing his public and pri.
vate character, and deprecating his loss As a
national one. Mr.. Mcpherson stated that ar
rangements bad been made 70 have eminent
speakers address all future meetings. Ad-
journed ~
MEETING OF THE soLpIRRs' AND sAILops'
UNION.
A meeting Of this organization was held last
evening, at Union League Hall, on 9Th street,
Major W. 5. Morse in the chair, who stated
tnat the object Of the meeting was 70 "a ke ac.
non In regard TO the death Of Hon. Thaddeus
stevens. On motion Of Mr. Short, the CnAir
appointed Messrs. Short Ous 9arretson, Nc.
Pherson, and Manning a committee to draft
appropriate resolutions. The committee re.
turned and reported q series OF resolutions
winch were adopted, expressive of the senti-
ments Of the organization with reference to the
oeatn OF Mr. Ste vens, sympathizing with the
relatives Of the deceased in their beraa yeuent
by which the country has been deprived Of
snining light. and the poor OF great benefac-
Tor In response to an in nvitation by the Char
Col. Eaton and Mr.. E. p. Oliphant, of Penn.
sylVania- addressed the meeting, speaking Of
the deceased in glowing terms Of euiogy. Ad-