Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-03-13
Mourning Elsewhere.
TIE FEELING IN MASSACHUSETTS,.

THE FEELING IN MAssACHC SETS.
The city council OF Boston yesterday adopted
resolutions of respect to the memory of Mr.
Sumner. A joint special committee of the cit,
council was appointed to act In cooperation viii,
the mayor and state and national authorities in
making arrangements for the funeral ceremo
MES and such other tokens of respect as are du;
to the purity OF his character and the greatnes,
OF his public services. Neither branch OF the,
Massachusetts, legislature transacted bushes.
yesterday. On the assembling of the senate 2
message was received from the governor an
nouncing the death of Senator Sumner anr
paylDg an eloquent tribute to his memory o.,
motion of General Banks, the message OF tn,
governor was referred 10 a special committee O.
h'e members OF the senate, with such member,
as may be appointed by the house Of represen-
fatives, with instructions 10 consider aud report
"hat measures 1t may be expedent and propeI
10 ADOPT as recognition of the important ser
vices OF the distinguished Senator. The hous.
ADOPTED the order of the senate in reference {,
a committee to take action relative to Mi
Summers death.
Arrangements are being made for a public
meeting of citizens at Faneuil Hall at noon 10
morrow. All citizens, without distinction OF
party, are cooperating to have the proper re-
spect paid to the deceased Senator. Tue Bosrd
OF Trade and various societies have taken ac-
ton in regard to the sad event.
THE FEELING IN NRw YORK
resolution was offered in the New York As
sembly yesterday deploring the loss to the ma.
ton and highly eulogistic of the late Charlie.
sumner, which was made the special order for
"wednesday evening next
The clerk of the Common Councils of the city
OF New York, by the direction OF Mayor Have
meyer, yesterday telegraphed Mr.. Dawes to
know If the remains or Mr.. Sumner would lie
In state Tor some hours in the Governors room
while passing through New York. The Cover
nor's room has been draped in mourning in an
tcipation of the body remaining there for some
t iIIe AT meeting OF the Board Of Assistant
Aldermen appropriate resolutions were adopted
In regard TO the death OF Senator Sumner and
inviting the committee having charge OF the
funeral arrangements to allow time for the re
mains TO lie In state in this city, so that the cit
izeIs could view the face of the distinguished
statesman. The board then adjourned in re-
sRect 10 hls memory. At meeting of the
Chamber OF Commerce a call was issued for a
special meeting TO take action on his death.
PHILADELPHIA WANTS TO LOOK UPON TIE
DEAD STATESMAN.
The joint committee of the select and COM
mon councils Of Philadelphia yesterday adj.
dressed telegram to Senator Boutwell,, in tn /.
the RECEPTION the Us as
sumner in transit from Washington Repre-
sentative Dawes replied last evening th at moth
ing could baye been more grateful to Senator
sumner feelings, or can be more gratifying to
ms friends, than the thought that his body
should rest in Independence Hall on its way 10
It's resting place, but that the funeral arrange
phia.
THE coLoRED People OF CHICAGO
nave arranged TO hold a mass meeting this eve
mig to take appropriate action with reference
to the death Of Senator Sumner. The hags on
many OF the public and private buildings were
displayed yesterday at half mast in honor OF
the memory Of the deceased Senator.
WHO SHALL FILL THE VACANT CHAIR?
Boston dispatch says: "Among the names
mott prominently mentioned as Senator Sum
ner's probable successor are Hon. Henry L.
dawes, Ex-Governor A. Fl. Bullock, Hon. E X.
hoar. ex Governor John II. Clifford Governor
Washburn, Gen. Ranks, Gen. Butler, ano
Speaker Sanford. The election will probably
take place on the Goth inst.