, 1873-05-10
bearing the efhgy Of the Pope. for writing an
article in defense Of the Jezuits.
The Government candidate for President and
Secretary Of Congress will probably be elected.
CHIEF JUSTICE CHASE.


NEW YORK, MAY o-The house Of MI. Hoyt
No. West Thirty third street, nhore Chief Jus
tice Chase died, was visited to-day by very many
Of the former friends Of the latter. The bod5
has not yet been prepared for burial, and none
but latves are allowed to view it.
Many dispatches we're received this morning
from al parts OF the country, filed with express
slons Of respect to the memory OF the departed
]u1lst. Word has also been received from Presi-
dent Grant expressing bis desire to be present al
The funeral
The body will be placed in an elegant rosewood
coffin, with heavy silver mon1dlngs, and three
handles OF the same metal On each side. There
will also be silver handles ut the head and foot.
The inscription the plate is engraved in plain
script, and reads as follows:
s. 2 Chase Chief Justice; born Jan. IS, 1908; died
May Z, 1873.
4 broken column, formed Of tea-roses camel
lias, and other choice flowers, around which
myrtle, ivy, and laurel are twined, the whole
resting on bed OF fragrant e1otics and laurel
leaves, was sent to the house this morning, and,
With other floral gifts, will be placed beside the
coffin.
The following is D complete list OF the gentle
men who have been invited and have consented
to act as pall-bearers at the funeral Of Chief
Justice Chase: Secretary Hamilton Fish, Gen.
". T. Sherman, Whitelaw Reid, Charles O'Conor,
Gerrit Smith, William F. Hayemeyer, Gideon
Wa1les, William Cullen Bryant William II. Ev-
arts, Irwin Mcdowell, Hiram Barney, and John
J. Cisco.
Dr.. Perry says that the first cause OF Judge
Chase'e death was the rupture Of one OF the
cerebral arteries from violent rush Of blood,
burrowing as it were through the texture and
side followed. During the last twelve hours OF
his Life there was no evidence Of vitality ex-
cept 1abored breathing. Dr. Perry said, from all
he could learn, Mr.. Chase was quietly sleeping
when tue blood-vessel buret and flooded the
brain. The patiensfhad slight convulsions dur
grew more feeble. d. Metcalf
said the brain was terribly bruised by the burst
ing OF the blood-vesseL The immediate cause
Of death WAS compression Of the brain. Dr..
when he first eaW him after the stack, said he
suffered no pain and died an easy death.
The Treasury Department and Office OF the
Attorney General are to-day drapped in mourn
ing N respect to the memory Of tho lste Chief
Justice
The following telegram has been received from
President Grant:
Your dispatch announcing the death Of Hon.
nation have my condolcace in mourning the loss OF
distinguished and faithful public officer.
Admiral Polo, the Spanish Minister, also tele-
graphed his most sincere coincidence to the fam
ily Of his highly~va1ued friend
Senator Sumner Was invited to oct as pail
bearer, but his precarious health made it neces-
sary for him to decline.
The Chamber OF Commerce to-day adopted
resolutions expressive OF the loss to the country
by the death of Chief Justice Chase and ap-
pointed committee to attend the funeral.
The Mayor has requested flags to be displayed
ct half-mast throughout the city by the ship-
ping Oh Saturday
NEw YonK, May "A meeting OF the citizens
death Of Chief Justice Chase. The following
we're among those present: Whitelaw Reid,
Xenia, O., editor Of the New York Tribune;
S. S. Coz, Columbus; b. Z. Burnett, Cincinnati; I
Cincinnati; Geo: 4: Blanchard, Cincinnati; Z.
F. Parsons, Cleveland Rev. Emanuel n.
Schultz, Delaware, O.; VIM. j. F. Findley,
Xenia, o. ". Shi1litto, Cincinnati, O.; Rufus
?. Andre ws, Medina o., Chs: F: STU,
sRn8s? Theodore L. Hoastoa. aFS5 sSinsSsd S
O.; Emerson Opdyke, Warren, O.; Root,
sherrard, steubenyille; Vim. Fl. Warden, Gin
cinnaa; G.: G. Mcclure, Cincinnati; Jos. G.
= Woodruff, Ginc1pah @ F. G. Squire, chillicothe;
Louisville CourSer-)0ur7a1l.
S. s. Cox was called to the Chair, and r. E. /
Parsons and q. L. Burnett we're appointed Vice !
Presidents Whitelaw Reid Was chosen Secretary.
s. s. Cox opened the meeting BY saying: I've |
hare met here as citizens, rather residents, Of
Ohio. Our common grief is the cause OF our rs
eembGng. I have often been called on to speak Of
the death Of public men, but this death OF our
1eaulnb OMo st4te5nAn toucnes us all, ana goes
home to the heatt OF every Ohio man. He said
there we're few present who go well remembered
Mr. Chase as the speaker. bfr. Cor reviewed
briefly the career Of Chief Justice Chase, as
1awyar in Ohio; spoke Of his gentleness to-
an a honest % magistrate s!'A5 and pure rs
1urist and it is fitting that the citizens of Ohio
should meet hero and take fitting action in re-
gard to his death. committee YVES appointed
to draft suitable resolutions
)" Fl a n fha |
which, in 1855, nominated Mr. Chase for Gov
ernor, spoke eulogistically Of Chases candor aud
OF character.
Whitelaw Reid read resolutions eulogistic Of
that the citizens and former residents Of Ohio
here present attend the funeral in body.
Il. L. Burnett, Of Cincinnati, spoke eloquently
Of his 1ecollections Of Chief Justice Chase Of Ills
thought, and the degree Of culture about the man,
that inspired admiration and reverence. Such men |
exalt q nation. He WAS the most perfect type Of
noble and great life that this generation has
bly, give Mr.. Chase first place among the great
men who made part Of the history Of our civil
war.
R. E. Parsons, besides referring to Kr. ChaseB
ax to as s puRS das, man referred
!hich actuated him throughout his S Th61e
ife. Mr. Parsons thought Mr.. Chase
Eas the greatest statesman Of the generation |
nth the exception Of Daniel Webster, and AIr. |
1hase YRS not intellectually inferior to him.
Gen. McCook and Rufus Andrews made brief
u1ogistic remarks.
Mr. Watterson, Of the Louisville Courier
Iournal said lie knew Mr. Chase all his life.
,hera is one circumstance illustrative of his
haracter to which would call attention. III.
'hase belonged early in life to the d-Feanson
arty, which regurd as being y H. me @,,t tune
he party Of Intelligence. I'ank a;,a ~ f. Cnaaee
RS the o5oadest snas he question Of tue
onstrpct;on pgIe y: Southern States camo up for
o,,e;de Mr. Chase urged the granting Of.
=. ..:sfsal suffrage for the South, believing that
both Rebels and blacks we're allowed to vote. u !
afferson Davis would have few supporters. Nj. !
base wished to see the country restored on that |
Eincip1e OF repuhlicanism., {
CNc1SSAr1, O., May o.-The Chamber of Com, t
eEce to-day adopted memorial on the death l
Chief Justice Chase, recognizing his unity Of
1rpose; tho earnest maintenance Of his prin-it 6
pies his clear intellect, forca Of character and
re9gth Of will; his unexcellod influence in t
Gliding the destiny Of the State, and his i'm. t
'rtant relation to the revolution, declaring that
10 motive OF his action WAS his deep love OF i
stice to all men and his hatred of wrong, which a
ade him the eloquent aud fearless cham
on OF the rights Of the -trodden ;tl q
at In the hour of victory ha waa tha i