The New York herald., 1869-09-08

interests, ana the xafx ftfskd and well w,sner Of
his comrade in arms her patriotic Governor
THE DISPOSITION or THE REMAINS OF SECRETARY
RAwLNs-rHE YEELING IN ILLINOIS.
The following dispatches were received to-day
from Governor Palmer, Of Illinois, in reply TO one
sent last evening by General John E. Smith,
SPRINGFIELD, Sept. 7, 1850.
Twas absent from the city when your despatch
announcing the death OF General Raw
state ns wos 5sasysd with The psSps cherish % tho
grateful recollection OF the important public services
OF General Rawlins, and would be gratined oy the
selection OF some place IN the State for his resting
place. Dererring 70 the wishes OF his bereaved
family, and eager to offer such honors to his memory
deposited at Oak Ridge, near this city, and there
JOHN NJ. PALMER.
The following were received at haf-past twelve
SPRINGFIELD, H., Sept 7. 1859.
General JOHN f. SMITH,
this place shall be accepted will send committee
TO Washington at once to receive his remains.
JOHN NJ PALMER.
These kilograms were shown to the President,
who directed General Smith TO answer them as fol-
lows
WASHINGTON, Sept 7, 1859.
Hon. JOHN NJ PALMER, Springfield, ILL.,
Your kilograms OF this day were submitted to tho
President, who directs me TO say that IL has been
decided to bury General Rawlins IN the Congress
II desirable hereafter with this view his body has
been embalmed. JOHN Z. SMITH.
A despatch was received from the parents OF
General Rawlins to-day requesting that his body be
sent TO Galena. ILL.,, for burial reply similar to
that sent Governor Palmer was transmitted.
EXPRESSIONS OF SORROW IN VIRGINIA
Last night telegram was received BY General
Williams from Governor Walker, Of Virginia, ex-
pressive Of the universal sorrow with which the an.
nouncement OF the death Of General Rawiins WAS
received in Richmond Governor Walker, accom-
panied by prominent virginians, win reach Wash
ington in time to participate In the funeral ceremo-
MES.
Respect for the Memory of Secretary Raws
Inns I'm Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 7, 1859.
Flags are displayed here at half-mast IN many
places to-day m respect to the memory OF Secretary
Rawlins.
Action of the City Council of Alexandria, Va.
ALEXANDRIA, September 7, 1859.
The City Council tonight passed resolutions Of
respect to the memory OF General Rawllns, and re-
solved to attend his funeral.
Departure Of Troops from Fortress Monroe
to Attend the Funeral.
FORTROss MONROE. Sept 7, 1859.
Major General Wm F. Barry, General Morgan and
Colonel Henry W. James, with two companies Of ar.
to attend the funeral OF General Rawns late Secre-
tary Of War.
Meeting at the Sub-Trensury Yesterday At.
ternO0n--SubstantiaI Sympathy for tho
Family OF General Rnwiins.
Pursuant to a call issued by Major General Daniel
Buttereld, Assistant Treasurer OF the United States
a number OF eminent citizens assembled at the Sub
Treasury yesterday afternoon, at quarter past
three O'Clock, for the purpose OF passing suitable
resolutions expressive Of the sympathy Of the people
OF this city with the family Of the distinguished
soldier and statesman who IN devotion to
his duty as secretary Of War laid down
his life for his country. Owing to the short notice
afforded the attendance was not large 1t other.
wise would have been, but those who were present
were proper representatives Of the wealth and In.
telect Of New York.
The meeting was organized by Mr.. A. T. tewart
being called to the chair and Major General Daniel
Butterfeld appointed Secretary.
Mr.. Horace Greeley stated the object of the meet
ing and IN doing solmade appropriate allu-
sion to the eminent services of General
Kawlins. He called attention to the fact
that he had left his family almost entirely
without means, and gave expression to the hope
which he felt assured shared by all present and
the general public, that sucn measures would be
scription OF fund for the benefit of the widow and
family OF the distinguished secretary, equal to their
necessities Letters from the following named
gentlemen, expressing their regret at being unable
10 attend the meeting and pleGgng themselves TO
further the object initiated by General Butterneld.
were then read:-Benjamin G. Arnold, Lees b
Waller, Howard, Potter Brown Brothers 4 Co.,
Maitland Phelps Co., David Dows, Phelps Dodge
& Co.. John E. Williams, Legrand Lockwood, John
Cisco, Thomas Lord h. ID. Morgan, william U.
Bryant John BigeiOw, @. R. Roberts, William
Fl. Aspinwsll ana number OF Others.
Messrs. Horace Greeley, II. B. Clahin ana r. G.
Mccormick were appointed committee to draft
resolutions expressive Of the sense Of the meeting
relation the death OF General Rawlins, and to
quest such notice from the city authorities the
case may demand
on motion of General BUTTERFiELD committee,
consisting Of Horace Greeley J. Seligman. o. d. +.
Grant, George Opdyke, Moses H. Grnne and Gen.
eral Butterfeld were appointed committee TO raise
fund OF $50, 900 for the relief Of the family.
While Mr.. Greeley was writing the resolutions
General BUTTERFIELD arose and said that he had
lust received the following despatch from the Presl
dent which he would read 70 the meeting:-
WASHINGTON. Sept. 2, 1882
General BuTrERFIELp Assistant Treasurer, New ork
The President subscrbes sl,0W for General Rswins'
family HORACE PORTER, Secretary
Mr. A. T. Stewart then subscribed his name on the
subscription list and other gentlemen present fol-
| lowed, In the following ORDER
U. g. Grant 900 Jay Cooke Co.,. 900
A. T. Stewart. l.VvU Richard schell LeW
II. B. Clahin.... l,NU W. H. Nermliyea... UlV
Thomas Murphy. l,0l0 Henry Clews. Loo
Moses Taylor. IiUO Paul ~ sporord l,WV
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