The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-03-14
The Late Senate r Summer.
Especial telegram to the Dlspa,ch.I

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80 WASHINGTON, D. Co., March 13, 1S74.-
Snmner's remains were removed from
his late residence to the Capitol to.
day at 8 o'clock, accompanied by the
committee which had been appointed to
arrange matters connected with the funeral
services, the pall-bearers, and heavy delega-
tions of colored men, including several of
the most prominent representatives of the
race in Washington. TIE hearse was drawn
by four horses. Before 8 O'Clock the avenues
and streets leading to the Capitol were
thronged with people anxious for admission
to the Senate chamber. Fully one.half of
these were colored persons.
The body, upon its arrival, was carried 10
the rotunda, where it laid in state and was
viewed by au immense crowd, 10000 per-
sons at least taking last look at the features
of the dead. The casket was literally covered
witt flowers, many Of these contributions
being Of the most exquisite and beautiful
design. The Senate chamber aud galleries,
which were covered with mourning em.
blems, were also filed by an immense crowd
Senators Boutwell, and Morton were too i'll
to be present, but among the throng who
were present were the President and Cabi.
net, judges Of the Supreme Court in the
robes of official black General Sherman
with bis staff, and General Meigs, and many
other officers Of the army, in full uniform
Sir Edward Thornton aud other members
of the diplomatic corps Governor Shep-
herd, and many others OF note.
AT y O'Clock the catafalque was brought
into the Senate chamber and placed in front
Of the Vice-Presdent's chair, and soon after
a beautiful cross of white flowers--a tribute
from Miss Nellie Grant--was placed upon
the casket. The religious exercises were
conducted by the claplains of the two
houses, and consisted only of the reading of
portion of the Scriptures and prayers ut
the conclusion of which Senator Carpenter,
president pro tem., said: "And now the
Senate of the United States entrusts the re-
mains of Charles Sumner to its sergeant-at-
arms, and the committee appointed to carry
them to his home, there to commit them
" earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dustto DUST"
in the soil of the Commonwealth of Massa'
chusetts. @Peace to his ashes." Soon af.
forwards the remains were removed to the
depot of the Baltimore and Potomac rail.
road, and at o'clock the funeral cortcge
was sped on its way to the State from which
the dead Senator had received throughout
his life so many distinguished marks Of
honor and respect, and within the soil Of
which all that is mortal of him will remaiu
until the end Of time. TIHoS.
ASSOCIATED Press telegrnms.l
MR.. SUMNER REMAINS LYING IN STATE.
WASHINGTON, March 13.-Mr. Summers
remains we're this morning transferred to the
Capitol, and are now lying in stte. The
consisted of the hearse contain |
Ing the remains, preceded by half dozen
carriages, and followed by some three bun.
dred colored people On foot. The display
was very modest and well-behayed. Quite
number of policemen kept the avenue clear
OF rabble. A vast crowd Is now passing
the rotunda to take 8 last look at
the deceased. a.
Later.-The funeral services were held at
IL O'Clock, in the Senate chamber, and at
o. clock the remains left on special train for
Boston, in charge Of the committees, ap-
pointed to escort them.
; All Federal business was suspended to-day
In respect to the Sumner obsequies. The
committees of Congress held no sessions, nor
was there any legislation.
r.. TIE FUSgRAL TEAM EN- ROUTE.
BALTIAoRE, March s13.-.The special train
conveying the Ssuains of Senator Summer,
in charge OF the congressional delegation,
arrived at the Union depot. Baltimore and
Potomac railroad at 4:10 r. M., and proceeded
north Immediately. There was no demon
siratiOn whaleyerl at the depot, it being un-
known at what hour the train would arrive
5 PHLApELPH1A, March 13.--T Tbs special
train bearing Mr.. Summers reInains passed
Havre De Grace 5;i9 and Wilmington at
6:ss F.. M.. stopping at the latter place to |
afford the members OF the committee an op.
portunlty OF tpartaking refreshments. A
large crowd assembled at the deIO:.