New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-10-14
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ROBERT f.. LEE.
HIS LAST sICKNEss-CAUsE OF HIS ILLNESS
CEREMONIES IN LEXINGTON YESTERDAY.


hearth stone in the schools the streets everywhere
the only topic OF conversation the death Of Gen. Leo
All classes OF the community seem to be Affected even
the colored people, who walk along in silence with
rowful counenance, and mourn the loss OF GOOD ole
Massa Robert" Every house In the town seems 20 Be
draped with embems Of mourning, and no business has
been transacted at any OF the stores.
The facts IN regard to the last illness or Gen. Lee as
obtain them those about him In his last hours are
substantially these: on Wednesday, Sept ~ he wa az
Washington College and about the streets diligently AZ
ernO0n he presided at meeting OF the vesty OF the
| church in which he was a COMMUNICATE Ihenee ne
rounded by his family, he attacked with stupor,
becoming speechless, and so continuing during INC
night In the morning he seemed better and hopes were
entertained that 1t was only slight ndisposuon from
He continued apparently to improve until Monday
last but spoke very little and that only IN reply 70 cues
recovery his physicians and friends. His intellect,
however, was without cloud and he gave many signs
day Dr. Madison addressed him cheerfuIiy, remarkng
General you must make haste and get well for Tray
give him some exercise" The only reply shake Of
the sick mans head accompanied by look that said az
plainly words could say that he had no hope OF en-
| gazing again in outdoor recreation.
Monday found the General and though his sud
telegraph for his sons Gen. Fftzhugh, Gen. Custs, and
Capt Robert Lee, TO come TO ms bedside BEFORE tns
message reached them their father was dead lie ded
at q o'clock on Monday morning. The physicians VINO
mote cause Of his death was ongcontinued depressing
influences incident TO responsibilities resting upon INN
ton q the struggle in Which ali his energies were en-
listed and the Affections OF the South since the surrender
| Of the Rebel armies.
| What he has gone through since few know, who
have not how he has been burdened with the sor-
| a father He has borne a calm exterior, but the very
fbers Of his heart have been wearing away by degrees,
fed. His physicians in the opinion that he died
rather from mental than causes declaring THAI
his ply steal development almost perfect and that
there merely physical reason why he should NOT
have lived many years longer me immediate cause OK
fatigue inducing yenous congestion OF the BRAIN which
bS GRADUALLY S caused Cerebral exhaustion and DEATH
The funeral has been finally decided, will take place
Saturday next at II o'clock in the morning Al noon
to-day the body taken from his late residence to tue
Chapel Of Washington College, where IL will lie In state
on Friday from 10 until O'clock. The procession ac.
cOmpanyng the remains the residence to the chapel
embraced nearly all the leading citizens OF lexington
| sons from neIghborilg towns though there not
many these Lexington is isolated place, having
town There were about 5OO persons in line, and many
weeping women and children were silent spectators
procession LIST. Escort of honor, composed imposed
army S G d s Chaplain a of College and Of
town. sd, the and body; an, Trustees aa
ege; CHI, visitors and Faculty Of the Virginia Military
Institute 7th officers and corps Of cadets OF the Military
Institute; sh Masonic fraternity and Odd Fellows shs
The palbearers Judge Anderson Of the Court Of
M MpRsy' Prof 'T PTestOn Johnston, the Hon
Kna T6e ScGy Win a be TAKEN from the Chapel
on Saturday morning and placed in vault erected for
the services day not been arranged yet bus
it is the wish OF the family that everything shall oe done
quietly possible Whether the body Will be allowed
TO IeInain at Lexington uncertain. Some think it viii
be taken Alexandria, Gen. Lee having within the aso
year bought lot in the cemetery OF Christ Church there
Others incline to the opinion that the family will yield to
the Sa p Si 'Gs H%oOa cers Richmond in
which case people from all parts OF the state VIII Dc
The students of Washington College, OF which Lee was
President, held meeting this morning and aPpoin,ed
the usual Committees on resolutions, &c The Rev. Dr.
Kirkpatrick made some feeling remarks. Many OF the
students affected to tears. They seemed 10 nave
The co College buildings are draped with Grape.
Prayer meetings and religious services are now going on
in tile different churches and Sabbathike stiffness
reigns throughout the The only sound breaking
the silence of this twilight hours the moDoton9us tog2
| Of the bells-the knell Of Lee. e.s-.-a.-,
RICHMOND IN MoURNING-PRoPosED LSTERMENT
| OF THE REMAINS IN HOLLYWOOD CEMETERY.
RICHMOND, Oct. 13.-Rchmond presents to-,
day OF mourning which has hardly been equaed
in this generation. The stores and public buildings
all closed. The bells in all parts Of the city toIng
on many doors pictures and photographs Of Gen.
| Lee which draped in Grape and entwined with
evergreens The citizens standing in groups tho
principal thoroughfares converng in subdued tones Of
sad event. The feeling that the remains ought TO be
buried at the expense Of the State is universal ana
Legislature in making this request Of his family
terated the public opinion. The City Council met this
afternoon at the call OF the Mayor Gov. Walker sent
the following message to the General Assembly,:
is with unaffected grief that announce to you the
painful intelligence OF the death OF Gen. Robert E. Leo
at Lexington yesterday morning. He died. as he mao
lived, a noble example OF the sublime principles ana
teachings of the Christian religion. He goes down 70
the tomb amid the lamentaton OF an afectonate and
Borrowing people or exalted public and private virtue
in his life and caker, he filed the full measure OF
our conception OF man. stricken family, bereaved
State, and afflicted people bow with reverence and
humility before this visitation OF Divine Providence.
1t fitting that you the representatives Of the people,
should take such appropriate action the melancholy
occasion suggests aud believe you would but give ex-
preston TO the universal desire OF the people should yo
solicit the nterment of the remains upon the grounds
owned by the state at Hollywood Cemetery where here
after they raise monumental shaft commemora--
tive alike OF their sincere and lasting aectOn for tao
and their profound appreciation OF his greatness
and goodness"
After the reading Of Gov. Walkers message joint
resolution unanimously passed expressive Of the
deep Of both Houses at the sad event. and re-
questing that the body be turned 10 the State for
interment at Hollywood Cemetery, this city. A
Joint committee consisting Of five members OF the House
and two OF the Senate and their presiding officers
appointed to go to Lexington and escort the remains
here, il the request DO granted The Legislature then
adjourned.
SAVANNAH OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF SEC
RETARY BOUTWELL,,
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13.-The following dis
patch received to-day by Secretary Boutwell, from
Collector RObb of Savannah, Ca, dated to-day:
have Just this moment learned that the flag tho
Custcm-HOuse at half-mast for the death OF Gen
Lee IL was ordered by my deputies without my know
ledge. have ordered the fag at fullmast Much pup
lie feeling manifested at my action Shall the nag 10
lowered againf Answer immediately"
response to the above Secretary Boutwell, has tee"
graphed to Mr.. Robb, approving his action
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