The New York herald., 1872-12-03
The Corpse Lying in State To-Day in the Gov
ernOr's Room at the City Hall.

Yesterday the remains OF Mr.. Greeley were still
at the residence Of Mr. Samuel Sinclair, Of the
Tribune. BY an unfortunate and inadvertent
error OF confidence on the part OF the press the
fact that they were removed there was made pub
lie, and Its announcement Occastoned considerable
annoyance to the friends and relatives who were
attending the dead An innumerable multitude OF
visitors on Sunday sought to view the wonderful
face OF the great departed once more and the same
event occurred yesterday But an appro-
pirate precaution had been taken. and
three members OF the police, detailed
TO be duty at the, door of the mansion relieved
the inmates OF the unpleasant duty OF refusing ad-
mittance to those who had desire TO bow their
heads in token of respect and admiration
BESIDE TIE RELICS OF THE WORTHY DEAD.
Itmust be considered how extremely unpleasant 1t
would have been to have had a throng of strangers
pressing neaf the coffin during the day, and how
rudely the circumstance would break i; upon the
shrinking and NOW quiet grief Of the fair young
daughters. The hand Of death, while it takes away
that noblcr part, the soul, makes what remains
seem a thousand fold mere endeared to the mourn
ers who hang about it, and the wish be with 1t in
seclusion and privacy is the strongest one that is
entertained by the stunned neart. Over Mr.. Sim
clar's home there rests quiet peace and
silence that
sOOTHEs THE NERVES OF THOUGHT
and imparts a sweetness even to the presence Of
death. Mrs. Sinclair, gentle lady OF great per-
sonal charms, Is like mother to Miss Ida and MISS
Gabrielle and, with sweet cheerfulness that only
woman can possess on such solemn occasions,
seeks to lead them away from despair and to look
upon the future with resignation.
Only q very few persons were in the solemn
presence Of the dead yesterday Judge Shea, the
long and close friend Of Mr.. Greeley, was there to
render ofices Of kindness to the daughters by aid
Ing Mrs. Sinclair in her delicate part. Mr.. T. L.
McErath, name which was associated with that
of the great journalist in business matters in his
early history. also called In the afternoon There
were no other visitors OF note.
The coffin In which the body lay In the back
parlOr Of Mr.. Sinclair's house, Is covered with
black velvet pail, on which are strewn pr0fusely
beautiful flowers OF yellow and gold. m0nu-
ment Of bloom stands behind the head OF the de-
ceased and vase Of white roses Is at his feet On
tho mantle over the CONN lay wreath Of ripened
wheat-a beautiful and significant tributc-'the
harvest gathered"
AT THE TRIBUNE OFFICE
al through the day the stream Of persons-corDing
IN ana looking at the sad signs Of sorrow and 0ss
and then turning silently away-was undminished.
The heavy weeds Of woe hang from every angle OF
M sn f s 0n OF ns arc sns asO ape e
mon Council slf came to thes Ss once y With COM
munication for Mr.. Sinclair, and then went away,
both he and Mr.. Reid accompanying them. The
action taken by the Aldermen will be found narrated
below, and also that OF various other organizations,
public and private. Most OF the clubs passed resolu
tons OF regret and respect, irrespective OF their
political and other predictions and prejudices
The work of drapng the front OF the City Hall
was begun late yesterday afternoon. in honor OF
the presence OF the body, arrayed In state, IN the
Governors Room to-day.