New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-04
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PROF. MORSES DEATH.
ARRANGEMENTS F0K ina FUNERAL - TRIBUTES
tn rETQ NI.MoRY
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ARRANGEMENTS F0K ina FUNERAL TRIBUTES
10 HIS MEMORY.
Prof. Morse seems never to have become re-
concr to the loss Of Lis brother, Sidney who died on
theg December ast and who had been, as be often
exlosed H. IBIS com pauon and cOrfdant through youth
anGmanlooI and in old age. His brother Richard had
died four years previously age r. and Prof Morse fire.
anoity remarked of lato tlat lie, the last aiming
brother would not long survive. His last huns "U,o
passed quietly that there Is nothing OF interest to re-
cord concerning then and when lie peacefully breathed
his last he was surrounded only By tho members OF his
family The funeral ceremonies will take place tomor
row. nj DR.. AdamS's Church. i'll MadsOn-avc of which
the deceased member. Prof MorSo's relatives
stated that the reports circulated yesterday in regard to
his will untrue in every paiticar That no person
hes any knowledge Of s contents except TIE lawyer
who drew It M, and that the particulars Will not be
made public until 1t Is admitted to probate
Gov Hoffman sent yesterday tho following communi-
cation to the Legislature:
TIE telegraph to Gay announces the death Of ts m
yentOr Samuel +. Il. Morse. Born In MASSACHUSETTS,
his home has for many years Of his eveDtfrl HE been
NewYorklis fame belongs 10 relihcr but TO me coui
try aud tie world. YET it seems fitting that ms great
State which be lived and died. should be the rst 10
pay appropriate honOrs 10 his memory Living he re-
eecd rom Governments more public honors than was
ever paid 70 any private citizen Dead let all the peo
pie pay homage TO his name
Upon a recommendation, made by the Governor, that
appropriate resolutions be passed, and Joint Commit
tee appointed attend the funeral, the Committee on
Federal Relations authorized to draw up suitable
| resolutions and TO report them this morning.
In this city, the central offices Of the Western Unon
Franklin. Atlantic and Pacific and Pacific and Atlantic
Telegraph Companies drapcd In mourning ycster
| day afternoon Although the different Companies have
not held united meeting yet tie Superintendent agree
in the opinion that the officers ard operators OF all tue
Telegraph Companies In the city will, far rs possible
march in procession at the funeral OF Prof Morse
General meeting VIII he held today Mt which pro-
cramme will be arranged. AT meeting of the Directors
OF the New York, Newfoundland and London Telegraph
COMPANY held at the City Bank, tho following resOiu'
| tons were unanimously adopted:
PcsolrcI, Tat the Directors OF this Company have
heard IA deep regret Of the deceas or Iro samuel
H. Morse who died last evening at his residence III TINS
Pcsos0 Thot we crieve for the death OF Prof. More
not only because ne distinguished philosopher, and
| The founder OF the tecgTaphic system when has SO
changed the relations commercai ana social OF nG
frlcnd, having been connected win ms company lor
the last 10 years and that We tender to the family OF tho
deceased our sympahes IN this hour OF their ahhctloh
The Directors of the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany met and appointed Committee consisting OF the
Hon Ezra Cornell, Hiram sibey Sir Hugh Allan Cam
bridge Livingston DR.. Noryin Green. Edwards s. san-
ford md William orion to prepare suitable resolntions
in memory OF Prof Morse Tho following resolutions
were adopted:
Where's The Board Of Directors OF the Western Union
Telegraph Company have learned OF the dtaln OF rro,
sv.tc'n Who's, name has become Justly identified with
tic establishment OF the telegraph Throughout the world
Respi.sd, That we mourn with the entire civilized
w6fd Ire bs OF OF the great benefactor. OF the nge
and We 6reve for friend and associate whose part,
ana Simplicity OF character, and kind and gentle nntur,
have endealed him to our memories. While his grea
achievement ii continue Is bless and beneht the en-
Nghcncd races of mankind, the memory or hls persona
worth will ever remain in the hearts OF all VINO nave hat
the lOOl fortune to know him. r. - .....~.
Hes0irtd, That we unite in the universal expires
sion Of sorrow which is this day being transmitted
to and echoed back from all quarters OF tho earth by
means of his iianSGepdant achievement Anu we hereb,
I. nder earnest sympathies to the iamily OIL gu
| friend. ~, A.,
Reso,red, That this Board Will attend Prof. Morse
funeral in n body.
Iii Brooklyn flags were displayed at halfmas ycster
day. ON police saiionhouses aud Headquarters as
mark Of respect TO the deceased electrician The follow
ing kilograms were also received IN relation to the dea
OF Prof Morse: ,,- o,,o ,,rn A.,
At meeting OF The Chamber OF Commerce this noon
opurOprate resolutions relative To the death OF foi
Morse adopted. ,, AZ, .,rua
The Central Onlce of tho Western Union Ielegftpn
ts CITY Is ella bOratcy and appropriately diapeu out
respect TO the memory OF Prof Morse. =, ~ ,u,
; ,S'f ~ PouGuKTEpsIE N. y. April 3.
The telegraph Offices dressed Ia mournihE anu tn
nocy ON public and private buildings are at hlii"sl
ep,ciai meeting OF the Common touhcil u otdtftu 40
ms evening to take official cognZancc OF the ucalh
Prof. Morse.
The citizens of Newark, n. j., met at Lib
GlcOrl pIcsidng,