The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1874-03-19
CHARLES SUMNER.
The Body I'm Transit from New York
10 Boston.

New YORK, March 14.-Stephen
Preston, Minister Pienipotentiary of
the Republic of Hayti to this coun-
try, has received a dispatch from his
government, directing him to assist at
the reception of the remains of Sena-
tor Sumner and accompany them to
Boston, and to attend the funeral in
his official capacity.
The remains Of Charles Sumner
were taken from this city to Boston
to-day in special train, and the de-
parture was characterized by almost
as little demonstration as the recep-
ton last night. Only a few people
gathered in front of the Fifth Avenue
Hotel When the coffin was borne to
the hearse, and the only organized
delegation to accompany the remains
to the depot other than those from
Washington, was committee of the
Union League. The city furnished a
police escort. As the funeral process
sion moved through Fifth avenue to
the depot, many citizens removed their
hats, but many seemed unconscious
that the hearse contained the remains
of Charles Sumner.
Boston, March 14.-Faneuil hall
has seldom been the scene of popu-
lar demonstration of love and respect
exceeding the one exhibited at noon
to-day. An hour and a half before
the exercises commenced ladies were
admitted to the balconies which were
Immediately filled, and soon after the
doors were thrown open TO the public
and the hall filled to the utmost capa-
city. The hall was deliberately decor
ated. On the platform were Vice
President Wilson and a large number
of distinguished men. Opposite the
platform was portrait of the late
Senator with the date of his birth and
death. Mayor Cobb presided. Among
the Vice Presidents were Wendell
Phillips, Robert G. Winthrop, Rich
ard ii Dana, b. r. Curtis, Sidney
Bartlett and VIM. Lloyd Garrison.
The services were commenced by the
reading of an extract from the origin
al manuscript of Summers EulOgy on
President Lincoln, which was follow
ed by prayer by the Rev. Dr. Lathrop.
Richard III. Dana then addressed the
meeting and offered series of resolu-
tions, which were adopted. Address
es were also made by j. B. Smith,
\. H. Rice, Rev. f. L. Hale, OK
Mayor Castor, Ralph Waldo Emcr-
son, n. p. Banks and Others. Gov
ernor Washburne requests the officials
of cities and towns throughout the
Commonwealth to make provision for
the solemnizatiOn of the hour named
for the funeral, three o'clock Monday,
by the tolling of bells and such other
services as they may deem appropri-
ate.
Owing to the limited capacity of
Doric Hall, the funeral services over
tie remains of Senator Sumner will
be held at Kings Chapel.
The Daily Advertiser strongly in
dictates its preference for Charles
Francis Adams for Summers successor
over Judge Hoar or Dawes.
The remains of Mr.. Sumner, in
charge of the Congressional Commit
tee and Massachusetts delegation, ar
rived at o'clock this morning. Ten
thousand people were at the depot.
y committee, composed of Mayor, Al
dermen, members of the Legislature
andBoard of Trade, received the body;
and, escorted by Il detachment Of the
first battalion Of cavalry and sixty po-
lice, conveyed it to the State House
and deposited it in Doric Hall, which
was heavily draped. \ detail from
the Shaw Guard (colored) will form
the guard of honor. The remains
will lie in state until Monday after
noon, when they will be removed to
King street chapel, selected for the
services. At the railroad depot in
Springfield and Worcester immense
throngs had gathered when the train
arrived. The Congressional Commit
tee was introduced to the Committee
of the Massachusetts, Legislature, and
at the latter place delegation of col
ored citizens took the train and ac-
companied the remains to Boston.