The New York herald., 1869-12-26
THE LATE SECRETARY STANTON.

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Meeting OF Senators and Representation
in Observation-Disclosures Of Respect TO
the Memory Of the Deceased Secretary
Preparations for the Funeral.
WASHINGTON. Dec. rs. 1850.
A meeting Of Senators was held at the Capitol
this morning to make arrangements to attend the
funeral OF the late Hon. Il. NJ stanton. Vice Presi
dent Colfax, on motion OF sepat9r Sumner was
called upon to preside; On taking the CHAIR le
stated t9s purpose Of the meeting, ana u a1Ssm a1eSsm
very appropriate remarks all0ded TO the life and
eminent public services OF the deceased The fol.
lowing Senators we're appointed committee to pre-
pare suitable resolgtqas and make all necessary
arrangements for the attendance 0f Senators al the
funeral OF the deceased:--Mr. Hamln, OF Maine;
Mr.. Sherman, Of Ohio; Mr.. Scott, OF Pennsylvania;
Mr.. Trunbull, OF Illinois, and Mr.. williams, of
Oregon The committee reported the following
resolutions, which were unanimously agreed to-
Resolved, That we have received with profound
sorrow the announcement OF the death OF Hon.
Edwin NJ. stanton, whose eminent pubic services
entitled him to the grateful thanks OF the people OF
the United states. That we tender To his widow and
family our sincere sympathy III their bereavement,
and In token Of our respect for his memory we VIII
III body attend his funeral and follow his remains
TO the grave.
Resolved That copy Of these resolutions be fur
nlshed to the widow of the deceased.
The members OF the Honse also held meeting
this morning, and, among other business appointed
committee to draft resolution OF respect TO the
memory Of the late Hon. Edwin NJ stanton.
In addition 10 the names published OF pallbearers
at the obsequies OF Mr. Stanton are mentioned those
OF Senators Chandler and Edmunds ana Representa-
tives Judd and Hooper.
Meeting Of the Union League Club -RcsoIu-
tiOns In iIemOrinm OF the late Edwin NJ.
stanton.
n,aa ncff TIM r CfuJ
neld last night at the club house. Madison avenue,
corner of Tweuty-sixth street for the purpose OF
paying tribute TO the memory OF the late Mr..
stanton. The meeting was largely attended and
much interest was manifested In the proceedings.
Mr.. CHARLES BULL, senior vice president, was
called to the chair and briefly stated the objects of the
meeting, observing that they had once more assem-
bled together to mourn over another loss which
deeply felt by themselves as well by the country
at large
WIELIAM CULLEN BRYANT then offered the follow
ing resolutions which were seconded by Dr. Francis
Lieber and unanimously adopted =
We, the members of The Union League Club OF the
city OF New YORK. having learned with profound grief
the death or kdwln NJ. Stanton, the greatest war
patriotism the ultimate success OF the national hosts
IS owing ~ much as to any other individual man;
he trusted In the people and called forth ana organ
Hed victorious armies In an age which was until
then unmtary; the unsullied citizen through
whose hands past more millions than ever passed
through those OF any other man; who entered hts
high office not rich ana left IL poor the stern and
sterling man who was sincerely averse to holding
public office however nigh who sacrificed his health
his properly, his lie To 1t, when the salvation OF hs
country was at stake; Stanton whom 1t Is feeble to
call Roman, bat wnom we honor with JOY III our
Sadness as y noble American, therefore
Resolved, That the members OF the Union League
Club cherish with The sncerest afrecuon the memory
OF the great man VINO Dy his unparalleled services to
the nation in the days OF her trial and distress has
earned the everlasting gratitude OF the people Of the
United states IN ms place IN tne Cabinet IN that
q sudden the centre OF treason, he was one OF the
few faithful heroes and patriots who by irmness,
energy and wisdom saved the fragments OF The
state from the noxious plots OF TRAITORS and the less
deadly imbecility OF the Execut lve Called by prov
ment in the darkest n0ur or the rebellion
his indOmtable WILL his neverialing cour-
age, his FAR reaching forethought and match
less executive genius organized The shat
tered forces OF the republic aud from defeat and
despondency wrought out at last the triumphs of
what dangers threatened The people relied with
sublime confidence on the patient wisdom OF Lin
coin, sustained by the exhaustless energy OF Stan
ton, who bore them safely through. They were ever
faithful TO the trust, and both alike SACRIFICED their
lives to Its discharge.
Resolved That N the career OF Mr.. Stanton, as an
advocate OF the first merit, OF stern and ncorruptibe
81 proeon sna1s s Of
doing justice and not OF personal agrandisement.
she people have abundant reason TO rslolee m ms
which, while 1t was deserved tribute to his patriot
ism was Mt the same time marked acquisition to
justice and the dignity OF that enlinet tribunal.
Resolved, That Out OF regard TO his memory the
portrait or Mr. stanton IN the club house be draped
mourning for thirty days, and that copy OF these
resolutions be sent by the secretary 70 his family.
On motion Of Mr.. LEGRAND b. CANNON 1t was re-
solved that committee OF 1--WE be appointed by the
committee TO arrange Tor address before the club
the le character and services OF the late Secre.
tary
Mr.. A. T. STEWART adverted In fellcltous terms to
the honorable conduct and answering patriotism
and unmpeachable character OF Mr. stanton, and
concluded by moving that the same committee be
requested TO report upon testimonial Of respect 70
Mr., Stanton, as In their wisdom may seem ut.
On the motion of Judge II. G. DAVIES 1t was re-
solved that committee OF fifteen be appointed by
Chair to attend the funeral OF the distinguished
deceased, on behalf OF the club, after which the
meeting adjourned.
Hon0rs to the Deceased In Cincinnati.
CINCINNATI. Dec. 25 1859.
Tho Custom House, United States Depository,
Pension ONCE and other government Offices will be
closed on Monday on account OF the funeral Of Mr.
Stanton. Flags were lowered at half mast upon the
receipt OF news OF his death and Will continue 80
uutt aft no fuue