Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-12-04

uaV0 a0 opportunity OF seeing Inc laCo "
him whose name Is now on every lip
In the official programme for the obse
quies itis requested particularly that those
having charge of the church and fire de-
partment bells toll them from one O'Clock
P. NJ. until the close of the procession 81
three P. n. " il also requested that the
houses along the route may be draped in
mourning. The route of the procession
will be through Fifth Avenue to Fourteenth
street, Fourteenth street to Broadway and
Broadway to Hamilton Ferry.
The Church.
The draplng of Dr.. Chapin's church is
being rapidly completed. The large arched
entrance to the church from the street will
be heavily draped with black muslin, ,looped
up with heavy Grape rosettes. The vesLi-
bule viii be also hung with muslin, and
Immediately over the door leading to the
centre aisle will be suspended large size
portrait of the departed, which will have
around it a deep border Of Grape. The in
terror of the church will be profusely draped
with black cloth and Grape, no white being
used with the exception of foWets. From
the centre of the srched roof are hing
broad folds of cloth festooned to the
capitals of the pillars by large and massive
Grape rosettes. The front of the galleries
will be also hung with black cloth, and the
pillars, OF which there are six on either
side, viii be wound round with the same
sable emblems Of woe. The pulpit, altar
rail, and the whole handsome wood work
appertaining thereto, will be handsomely
draped with Grape, while from the carved
pillars on either side If the pulpit or read
ing desk will be raised an arch composed
Of ivy, immortelles, tuberoses and other
white flowers, bearing in its centre the
wrought in crimson flowers. In front Of
the altar will be the motto "It Is done,"
worked in flowers within ground of white
tuberoses, lilies and Camelias. The cata-
falque will be composed of rich black vel-.
vet profusely s.rewn with flowers and vines
of joy, and the steps directly in front of the
altar will also be covered with the hand
soonest forsl decorations that loving hands
and hearts can furnish.
1t is said that q number of ladies of the
Tribune Association have signifed their in
tention to present a magnificent floral Of
fering, in the shape of an arch, which will
stand nearly six feet from the ground, and
bearing a suitable inscription or motto.
Around the church will also be hung ap-
propriate texts, while tbs organ will be
covered with mourning dra
perry
The pew lately occupied by the illustri-
Gus dead has been appropriately dressed in
Grape, while from the wall is hung heavy
festoon of Grape caught up by heavy ro-
oaEf nf f.a al nd fnt
will be placed in addition thereto vines of
white roses and ivy which will be graceful
ly entWined and fall to the seat, where will
be also strewed profusion Of fowers.
Tribute OF the National
Democratic Committee,
The National Democratic Committee
have issued the following:
Headquarters National Democratic
Committee, Nel1 York, Dec. 3.-The Dem
ocratic National Convention did, in July,
1872, with q unanimity unprecedented in
the history Of the party, nominate as their
candidate for the Office of President OF the
United States, Horace Greeley, of New
York. Six States cast their electoral votes
for him az the late elections, and millions of
men in other States where we failed of sue
cess, testified their appreciation of his
noble character and the great service he
nad rendered the country, by voting our
Electoral ticket. But Horace Greeley is
dead, and the splendor OF the political VIC
tory achieved by his opponents is now di-
by the sorrow which this sad
event has cast upon the people whom he
loved, and who regarded him as one ofthe
best, truest and bravest Of men. The les
Sons of his pure aud blameless life will long
remain impressed upon the age in which
be lived. Every beat Of lis great heart was
Ia sympathy with humanity in its broldest
form. He loved the Government, he
loved his fellow men, and the lsbors OF his
whole lie were 70 eleVa.s the condition Of
mankind. No struggle for liberty, civil or
religious, was ever made on the surface OF
he earth since his manhood began with
which he did not afacJionatsly sympathize,
and 10 which he filled to give faithful and
powerful aid. Every day Of his life abouu-
led with acts of kindness, of charity, of
'1rgiYeness and of love. Not his stricken
'amly alone, but stricken people sorrow
or the loss wholly inscrutbable and almost
The National Democratic Committee in
,ehalf of the great party who achieved
l0nor by their faithful effort to elect him to
he first office in the government will do all
Z their power to honor bis name and mem
nory. AUGUSTUS SCHELL.
Chairman of Natl Dem. Com.
Tweed's Trial Opened.
Tweed's case was called in Oyer and
rerminer this morning when bis counsel
ead long affidavit showing the indict-
nents were improperly found and made
oDg argument in favor OF quashing them.
Court adjourned till Thursday before the
argument was concluded.
stanIey's Opening Lecture.
Henry W. Stanley delivered the first of
lis course of lectures or his African expert
nee this evening at Steinway Hall
efore a very large and fashionable
He was listened to throughout
With marked attention. He confined
imself mainly to the general geography and
thnology of the country, reserving his |
ersonal adventures for subsequent eve |
ings. On concluding Stanley was hailed |
nth storms of applause.
O'GOrman Resigns.
Richard O'Gorman, Cooperation Counsel, |
8signed to-day, and E. Delsfeld Smith has |
cen appointed by Mayor Hall. Smith is
,epublican in pUlitics.
Gossip.
A number of female Treasury Clerks are
ere for the purpose Of counting the specie
! the sub Treasury.
The woman Mansfield was depositor
/ the Banking House of Bowles, Bro, to
le extent of $1,000 dollars prior to the
ilure of that establishment.
Three EabOrers Killed.
Three laborers were buried by the cav
e in of sewer excavation in Brooklyn
ssterday, one was killed outright, the other
20 dying after being dug out.
Heavy Damages.
The Crosstown railroad, was yesterday
ulcted in twenty-five hundred dollars for
juries to passenger.
Insurance.
The State Superintendent OF Insurance
investigating the status of the companies
this city in connection with their losses
7 the Boston FIRE. Nearly all are found
a healthy condition; few have reduced
cir capital stock; all have advanced rates.
EPIZOOTIC.