New-York tribune., 1873-05-09
THE DEAD CHIEF-JUSTICE.
THE COUNTRY MoURNs A NATIONS LOSS.

public sentiment. and dread the effect of official de-
mOralzation the national conscience, might find
an answer TO their fears in the hearty and genuine
sOrrow that has been evoked by the sudden death of
him whom one Of his associates ftly calls q" Our
great Chef-Justice." There can be finer tribute
to the worth OF a pure and blameless life than the
profound respect which attended this career, and
which the demonstrations Of grief at its unexpected
termination have made still more manifest. From
all parts Of the country through private and
public channels, come these testimonials Ohio
his adopted State and WashisgtOn his later
home claim the honor Of his resting place. The
profession 0f which he was the official and
honored head has done itself honor by its tributes
to his worth, and ability, and virues. The courts
everywhere have adjourned their proceedings, and
Bar and Bench have Wed in eulOges on one who was
a great advocate before he became a great judge.
The Departments at Washington will testify by a
suspension of business the day Of his funeral the
respect which sprang with many officials from
personal acquaintance and friendship. In this city,
where he had many intimate friends, there Is
every demonstration Of affection and respect Flags
were PLACED at half-mast on the public buildings and
principal offices, and everywhere were heard ez-
pressons Of sorrow and saddened "reminiscences OF
personal intercourse
Unforeseen circumstances have rendered neces-
sary certain modification in the plans for the final
ceremonies. IL was announced yesterday that the
remains of the Chief Justice would lie in St. Georges
Church during to-day, TO afford frcnds opportu-
ity Of viewing them but it has been found impossible
to execute this intention. The remains viii lie IN
the church tomorrow from a. N. 10 p. m, during
which time the church viii be open. The services
will be held in the same church at o'clock on the
same afternoon, as already announced the Rev. Drs
Hall and Tying officiating. Between and 3Oclock
the doors of the church will be closed. The family
express themselves as deeply touched at the general
and widespread manifestations of sympathy and
sorrow, and hope TO make especial arrangements
for the accommodation at the church of those friends
who, officially and personally, have sustained so
great a loss. Those Judges Cf the Supreme
Court who have not left the country and
are IN accessible distance, are expected. Judges
Stephen J. Field and Ward Hunt have already
siniied by telegraph their intention to be present
Mr. John c. NicOlay Marshal of the Court, Is under
stood 10 be on his way, while Mr. d. W. Middleton,
Clerk of the Supreme Court for more than 30 years
and Mr.. John William Wallace its Reporter, have
announced their intention of coming. The members
of the Cabinet it is understood, win attend in a
body large representation OF judicial officers,
/ Federal State, and local, both N this city and
Others is expected tOgeth with many OF the more
prominent members of the Bar, especially those mo
were accustomed 70 practice before the Supreme
Court. Various municipal bodies viii doubt
desire 10 attend, and provision will undoubtedly De
! made for them. With the exception of securing
/ accommodation for relatives and near friends and
the public men above mentioned, the funeral cere-
| monies will be public. These TO be OF the most
simple character in harmony with the life and attr-
| butes of the man.
The following is a complete list Of the gentlemen
\ who have been invited and who have consented 70
act as pall-bearers
The Hon Hamilton Fish,
The Hon. Gideon Welles,
Gen. W T. Sherman,
William Cullen Bryant
The Hon. William NJ Evarts
Charles O'COnor,
Gen. Irwin Mcdowell,
The Hon. Gerrit smith,
Mayor Havemeyer,
Whitelaw REID,
The Hon. Hiram Barney,
John J. CISCO
On Saturday night the remains viii be removed 10
Washington. where they will lie during Sunday at
the residence of Senator Sprague the corner of
Sixth and E-sts where the Chief-Jpstice spent the
last months of his life. On Monday morning they
will be removed to the Metropolitan Methodist
Episcopal Church, where he was regular and de-
vout attendant, and in the afternoon the funeral
services will be held, the pastor of the church. the
Rev. DR.. 0. Il. Tiffany, officiating. The inteunent
will take place the same afternoon.
continual stream of the friends of the bereaved
family poured in yesterday to offer their coincidence
and aid. Messages and telegrams came without
| number. Among them, the following will serve 10
show how sudden the shock was and how quick has
been the response Of affection and 5ympathy.
WAsHNGioS, d. c.. May 8.
All hearts here are hted with the death OF
.r~... ~.
Courtroom and the chair Of the ChieJusce draped
in nonrnng shall leave for New York tonight 70 be
present at the funeral % Saturday
STEPHEN J. FIELD.
VALPARAISO, Ind, May 4.
Your dispatch announcing the death OF the Hon Chief
Justice ia received His family and the natl uS
coincidence mourning the loss Of distinguished and
faithful public officer. o. ;. GRANT.
WASHINGTON, May S.
Mrs sherman ioins with me the expression Ot pro
found sympathy in sudden death Of the ChiJusuce
shall attend the funeral. W r. SHERMAN, General.
HARTFORD. Conn, May 8.
shall attend the funeral OF the ChiefJustce will
ofciate as pali-bearer. VIII be at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel tomorrow evening GIDEON WELLEs.
CoLUmUs Ohio May g.
OHIO profoundly the death OF the Chief Justice,
and all our people tender heartfelt sympathy TO HE
bereaved family. great man has fallen and the Nation
ia In sorrow. EDWARD F. NOTES.
The following is from Admiral Polo, the Spanish
Minister.
Please accept and transmit TO Mrs sprague and Mrs
hoyt my sincere coincidence for the demise OF my
respected and highly valued friend, the ChiefJustice
ADMIRAL POLO.
The following was a second dispatch received from
Gov. NOyes:
COLUABUs, Ohio MAY 8.
VIII the ChiefJ ustice he buried In Onioi Command
the cooperation OF Ohio state authorities in preparation