New-York tribune., 1870-04-08

here at 10 O'Clock TINS morning. and met at the depot
by several committees and an immense Of peo
pie No formal reception giyen all ceremonies being
postponed until tomorrow strong patrol OF pocemea
were at the depot and preserved admirable order A
short time after the arrival OF the train the casket was
taken OF the box aud removed 20 the Paus Church
where the funeral services will be held The casket - Of
ea, colored TO represent rosewood and plato tho
lid has the following inscription:
GEORGE HENRY THOMAS, L. =. A..
Died March 2O 1870.
II required the united strength OF 10 men to tho
casket out OF tie box and convey it 10 the heasc m
waiting outsdc the depot The military escort and tho
committees OF the Troy Common Council forming m
double 1le followed the bcase to the church. where tho
coffin was deposited upon platform erected In the
vesbulc, where the body will lie IN state until 10 O'clock
tonight all who desire being permitted to enter unnl
that tme after which the church will be closed and
main so until shortly before the funeral services
The church il very beautifully decorated with Amen
coors and mourning emblems. The outer vcstbals
is hung with coors drapcd with Grape. also tho
inner vesbule, where the remains placed The pub
pit reading desk and chancel railing are covered with
heavy folds OF black cloth The front Of tho organ gal
lery also drapod in black the folds being held place
by lyer stars Tomorrow the interior OF church
will be beautifully festooned with flowers and
greens.
Major Cen Carr arrived from Chicago this morning.
and will assume command tomorrow OF all the detail. Of
night and will be very extensive scale vast con
course Of people expected. The detachments OF
lar troops NewYork and West Point will arrive by
boat in the morning. Gen. Sheridan left for Phiaic
pha this afternoon where he had previous engagement
TO attend a complimentary dinner rendered him by the
officers Of the 9th Pennsylvania Cavalry.
Gen Sherman arrived at o'clock this afternoon. and
Is the guest OF the Hon. George r. Warren. The different
hotels are all overlooking with guests beds being spread
on the floors yet private hospitality Is considerably
taxed TO meet the necessary demand for shelter Gen
Pitcher West Point arrived during the evening Gen
Stewart L. Woodford the orator. was in town today Hs
IL stopping at the Delevan House. Albany The State
Senate and Assembly will come up in body IN SPECIAL
train tomorrow.
Dispatches from all the posts OF the Grand Army Of
the Republic in this vicinity, and from many military and
civil organizations, announce their intention OF parch
pang the last rites. 1t is expected that business gen
orally will be suspended tomO until tho funeral
services are concluded.
This the doors Of st. Paul's Church were opened
and vast crowd passed into the south door, passing
around the coin and emerging through the 'front.' door
I has been decided to have the remains exposed
the long journey and constant arrng OF the BODY nave
caused partial decomposition. company OF the ORD
nance Corps from watervet Arsenal stand guard around
the body. OF whom are veterans OF NashVle ana
Chickamauga. They pace up and down IN silence and
the visitors pass and out nolseessly aud revefenty
The great space In the body OF the chuch Is 1nghIea
and the dim light from candelabra ndlstncY reveal.
the heavy mourning decorations about the pulpit ana
Of police without quietly directs the ingress and egesot
visitors Thus far nothing has occurred to disturb the
| perfect decOrum OF the occasion
The same bier which d supported supp the remains
relict Ct the Rock Of Cbhckamanga" IL
| neatly cushioned. and elegantly draped with
the coffin by some ladies' and its rc folds fail graceful
y TO the floor. Tastily estooned about the edges 50
rich wreath OF immortees, which were thus arranged
IN San Francisco and Notwithstanding the long journey
still fragrant although some hat withered i~ulng
about other wreaths OF ivy and laurel In the center
| is magnificent floral crown, surmounted by spendd
OF japonca llies roses imnortelles and other
From the Ladies' Soldiers Aid Society. Cleveland"
At head of the casket is faithful likeness Of the de-
his breast. 1t is very plain, the handle alone being
mOdestly ornamented with designs IN gold. -,
The Presidential party ID expected to arrive on the
midnight traIn and will he entertained by the Hon j.
M Frances editor Of The Troy Times az whose residence
grand reception is also TO be given tomorrow. All tho
evening trains have brought in numbers Of dlstnguhed
| guests. -
The ordinary Episcopal form w be used There wlles
no sermon and the Grafton VIII De delivered IN tne
ing, at the First Baptist Church. by LleutGoy sIewa"
| l.. Woodord.
Gen sherman ia receiving tho citizens Of Troy ths
evening residence OF the Hon. Geo W. Warren
dense throng fills the street, and the house is full o over
| flowing -.
| The following named gentlemen comprised the escort
| from Chicago TO this city Hent,Gen. Sheridan Brg
nett. Col. j. W. Steele Gen. J. W. Keiier all OF Ohio aDd
members of the Society OF the Army OF the Cumbersnd
Gen. J. g. Parkhurst. Michigan; Major-Gen: A. c Nc
| Cure, Illinois MaOr-Gen j. Is. Carr OF NewfOfL
| MsjOr.Gens. John Love and G.. H. Chapman, Brig Gen
| Geo. +. McGinnls, Major X H. Hall and l.. j. HilOfuW
Indianapolis, Ind, Will represent that state.
| THE PRESIDENT, SENATOR'S, REPRESENTATIVES,
AND DISTINGUISHED SOLDIERS on THE WAY
The President, attended by his Private Sec
retary, accompanied by the Secretary OF War
| Col Elliott and other distinguished persons, sr
rived in this city about l045 last Dight, having
been detained at Philadelphia for about an hour because
OF some necessary repairs 10 the train. immed'a.ep
after the President and his party alghted from tue M
at the Jersey City depot they entered I1tthsve ho
and crossed to this city. On landing here the qsy ,
guished party were driven hurredy TO the Hudson
Railroad depot, where the train was detained a"aDh
| the arrival OF the President -.t-.
The following seft the Fifthaye Hotel iast eVenIn.
to be present at the funeral ceremonies to-day ~ I
Senators Trumbull Of Illinois. Wilson OF Massaoh@use' @
of Alabama a pnd Isayss ss o. Of eHnese p
s"s d W;SSPsR senate ord
way, SergeantatArms OF the House OF Representa,es.
f. v smalley, Clerk OF the House Military Comni.e' s
MSOrGen Meade @ Col Geo S Meade % Major c,n GsT F.Sss
worth DR. j. Nell OF Gen. Meades stan. Gen Hunt A
Col Beck, u. 8. A.; Gen. Chapman. Dr. Asch ,,x
In the afternoon the following officers OF the old Am
Of the Cumberland left the Astor House and were driven
Major iag Cen d. A. Barnum cspIs Lewis and seog.
18Th T. s. Infantry BrigadlerGen VIM 5. lie Duo CoL
intant 53th Illinois Volunteers; Harrison Mllad. aS
First Lieutenant 10Th Infantry frgadierGeIn a. .
VIM Smith Oren. late First Lieutenant 10th rennes'es
Infantry f. B. Tuttle, Post Chaplain. Wyomng COZ
o. g. Burns Major NJ. II. Bright; Lieutenant Medax
Col. W. W. Berry; MJor,Gen. n. s. Anderson; Cot "
s. Squire Brevet Col L. I. Guenthur; MuorGen'
Long BrigadierGen q. X. Thompson. and COL v
Snow. ,,-...
Among the latest distinguished arrivals are hyv,
Gen. Schofied, Brig Gen Worden, commandant OF ~ ~.
ernor's Island Gems J. s. Fullerton. j. Poster .y
Howell and Ennis, Capts. A. G. Baine aud Louis
A delegation from Boston, Mass arrived TINS e'e"""
and presented resolutions of eondolenee .,,v will b.
The flags Of the Fire Department In this CITY WIZ "
displayed at half-mast to-day