New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-28
EDWIN M. STANTON.

Ohurch OF Lpiphhuyb VI WHICH lne ueCedhcu war
member, assisted by the Rev. Dr. PiDckney of the
church, Of the Ascension, and the Rev. Dr. Sparrow,
Principal OF the Alexandria Theological Seminary.
Among those present were President Grant with the
officers Of his household VicePesident Colfax, all the
Senators and Representatives in this CITY, the
bes Of the Cabinet the Judges Of the Supreme and Dis
trlct Courts all officers Of the army duty the
War Department and the principal officers representing
the Army. Navy, and Marine Corps. Gen. Candy
with the family Of the deceased The mother of Mr.
Stanton who arrived hero today IN company with
Gen. 7. T. Eekert. The Diplomatic Corps was repre-
scented. Minister Thornton being among those present
The City Council, members Of the bar, and large
Der Of other citizens also attendance Only few
intimate friends of the family privileged the
face Of the deceased previous to closing the coffin IN the
chamber where Mr. Stanton died.
At IL o'clock detail Of sergeant, corporal and
eight Of Battery f. 9Th Artillery, in full uniform,
brought the coffin from the chamber TO the parlOr and
subsequently bore the hearse The floral display
very fine. the coffin being covered with wreaths,
and bouquets Of choicest varieties Of flowers
Some Of the floral offerings accompanied by cards
with expressions Of affection and coincidence.
delegation from the Union League Club OF NewYork
arrived here this morning to attend the funeral There
were probably, hundred hacks beside many private
carriages in the procession. The hearse drawn by
four gray horses Although ii raining, thousands Of
persons gathered in the Immediate vicinity OF the resi-
dence Of the deceased the proceeding attend
ant on the funeral Policemen in force kept the pave.
Inents carriageway clear OF distractions The re.
mains conveyed to Oak Ridge Cemetery for
ment.
The family Of the deceased have received numerous
sympathetic kilograms and letters from public men.
In the several Courts in the District Of Columbia to-day
resolutions adopted with reference to the death Of
Mr. stanton The members Of the bar and citizens also,
were made eulogistic Of the deceased. The National
Executive Committee Of the colored of the nation
Martin, VicePresident Prof. Vashon and Mr.. Revels,
assigned position in the funeral procession by the
City Councils Major Delaney and Major Augusta, the
first coored officers commissioned by Mr., Stanton
present.
RESOLUTIONS OF THE UNION LEAGUE OF PHIL
ADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. PA meeting of the
Union League held O'Clock this afternoon in ref
the death Of the Hon. Edwin NJ. Stanton The
Hon. Charles Gibbons offered the following resolutions
That the members OF the Union League Of Philadelphia
unite with the friends of the country in the expression
OF profound for the death of Edwin NJ Stanton
remember with gratitude the faithful ana successful
management Of the War Department Of the Government
dices his rmness and honesty IN the performance Of
his duties. which essential as the army itself TO
the successful conduct Of the and contributed
largely preserve the life of the We remember
Of u President S1G Lincoln Which no adversely could
paTy7e which Tn i6s rv the uDo nerceit
and which seemed lifted up as pillar Of cloud by day
and pillar of fire by night" confirm and strengthen
faith American people the great cause of
human liberty that respectfully tender TO the family
and ask their acceptance Of these resolutions as tribute
respect memory ana OF appreciation OF
those public services which render his name iusrous
in the history of the nation and that Committee be
appointed 10 forward copy OF the foregoing resolutions
20 the family OF Mr. stanton on behalf of the League
THE GOVERNMENT OFFICES.
AS a tribute of respect to the memory OF the
late r Stanton but little business done III the Gov
offices in this city yesterday. The Custom
10 m and the Post Ofiee observed the solemniy
day well as the public service would permit 80
buildings and on much OF the shipping lying at the docks
and In the harbor. flags were raised az half-mast.
THE GERMAN REPUBLICANS AND MR.. STANTON.
At the regular meeting of the German Re-
publican General Committee, held last evening the fol-
lowing resolutions reference to the death Of Mr. Stan
ton were unanimously adopted
have .sI y;s the deepest .o5oT s % R .1 5 S
Justice Of TIE Supreme Court Of the United states ana ~
tansi in his death. therefore be ,,.,.,.
RESOLVED That recognize in The deceased man VINO 10 hs Whole
GosT GsS @ Of ne Rspuba acted with answering energy
80 VBtTg scy the most able welfare
county and who among those who By tssiT Aisd posi-
ton sdeh aud areeness o. PSPose ss Rs5o5 bst bSepea
the enemies 81 orr eou1 ano ga jsst1os
Ro That while recognize the great and Snsu,passe Pao
spos integrity his devotion 70 the cause Of TIE people
Consciousness Of night which led HIN umphAlty IDo
all and trials Of bis responsible position AID VIII make
his name iqcG on The PAGE, o. aso the aviation fbs country
s u t5 Ssto 10 the sceonpissment Of that lofty purpose
] Tbss IL Of the TTea,
and bis ser sacrificing as,otPa placing bin Gsi9,s ,s'
earnestly appeal The sense Of j9siee pgI sIa honor o. al
b. provision Tor the bsrsayed vdo" and children Of the
To- agh duty 20 the great services ana
disbity o patriot Edwin NJ. Stanton , III, T.. a.,
Iss0lUsi That copy Of these resolutions De iA1a 70 '
{ e9as5. 81 The deceased As marx O. '''''' 49, ~
ADJOURNMENT OF THE U. S. COURTS.
In the L. s. District Court room, where Judge
Blatchford holding both Circuit and District Oouils'
Just after the Courts had been opened yesterday ASslSt
ant Dist "A B. X. Phelps rose ana sdlu'
PpMARRs ASSISTANT DISTRICT-ATTORhE1 PHELFs.
Since these Courts last met another great name mas
heeu added 10 the list OF the iusTlOus dead MI Sta
ton In very brief public career, WrOught uOre vi ms
own life into the annals Of history and made greater
irnpress OF his personality upon the times during th
period OF our late than any other man 1hs - nOt
ne time nor the proper person 10 pronounce an
statesman and lawyer suddenly taken from our husI
The energy and talent displayed by MI Stan'VH
Secretary OF Wa credIed many
euemies but attempted 10 inpugn his honesty OI
Tocket and health than when he entered upon H. OWnB
tthe great sacrifices for the benefit OF his country
II s fitting this day, when the iuheIa ODsePuIo
Of the amented dead are taxing place AT the dlIOna
an1tai that these Courts should adjourn as token OF
respect memory OF the departed patriot statesman
and JursI. - 49,. ,,r-r,
Fx-Judge Welcome T. Beebe seconded the mouoh VI
II affords me a melancholy pleasure TO second the
-,otioD lust made. great man has departed, put no
Guided the Ship of state through the Storms OF civil sue
That can never effaced Many had complained % is
OF thaJ nature INA no
could not time 10 indulge IN the poetry o
zion Had he not dispatched business WIN the apiui5
and decislOn which prominently characterZeu hu ths
Dation would never have been born again IN PIIsao
Ife none were moro amiable and possessed OF plesn
soeiF qualities than Mr.. stanton; Dut AS
war he was In peculiar position, and any OtheT C0uIse
OF conduct than that pursued Dy nm "OuIu H"'N '
disastrous 10 the country. - .., .,.-,,yopn