New-York tribune., 1874-03-14
A STATESMAN'S FUNERAL.
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adjournment, and was in session until midnight
Tho reason of their long conference was the con
fictlng interests to the place for holding the
| funeral. Mayor Cobb and the City Council
urged the use of Fareuil Hall IA the scene of sum
mere entry into public life Tho Committee itself
favored the Use of Doric Hall, where hang the
battle flags of the State and the statue Of Andrew
stands. Prof LoDgfellow, as one of the executors
was strongly in favor of Kings Chapel, AZ moro in
consOnancc with the feelings Of Mr.. Summers
friends, and finally carried his point.
The Committee will receive the remains at the ar
rival OF the train at $40 p III. The body will lie in
state in the Doric Hall until Monday. the Shaw
Guards, colorcd, mounting guard OF honor. The hall
will be open TO the public from H. m. to 6 y. M on
Sunday. Nj. Footc, Rector of Kings Chapel. will
oiciate at the funeral services Monday al 3. The
church will be draped. The Bdiig idrerfiser tomor-
row will say:
II the Legislature were in mood 10 eject senator
independent OF merely party considerations il would
hnd In Charles Francis Adams u statesman of e,tab
shed reputation, universally hOnOred for great ana
varied public services in sympathy with thc best inter
ests OF the Commonwealth. aud. above all. in symps-
thy with the indignant protest which honest
OF all parties are making against the
demOraliz!nc Influence plotting to UNDERMINE aud de
strOy them Such election at thi, would be AN
earnest OF the sincerity OF their professions and would
give the Commonwealth Senator Of whom every citi-
zen ought 20 be proud Following the party tradl-
tions Judge Hoar has high qualifications, and
will undoubtedly be warmly supported by many
Republicans in the Legislature from Eastern Cen
,ral Massachusetts. He, too. would carry into the
senate OF the United STATES The sterling qualities OF
mind and character OF which that body
stands much in need. Never seeking post
tion power for is own sake, but al
ways rendy TO assume It with its responsibilities
hauh ha baah hoo call nd IN nj mai A ttpu
confdcd to him for the puulc advantage, Judge
Hoar has not only absolute confidence in his polt-
cal fidelity but respect rOn all parties for the candor.
Justice, and sincerity which have distinguished his
public services.
The Adcertiser also SAYS that Mr. Dawes Will have
warm support.
EULoGIsuC RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED LEG-
IsLArURE - ADDRESSES ~ GIN. BANKS AND
OTHERS.
BosroN, March 13.-The following resolutions
drafted by Gen. Banks, were presented 10 both
branches of the Legislature this afternoon:
RcSoIred, That the Legislature of Massachusetts re-
ceYed the sad intelligence communicated by his Excel
lency the Governor OF the sudden death OF the Hon
Charles sumner senior Senator Of Massachusetts the
Congress of the United States. with emotions Of pro
fonnd and abiding grief
Re ore9 Tha; in this sudden calamity Massachusetts
mourns the loss of an inesmabe public whose
separate qualities sometimes found IN separate cit
izens but rarely united IN His industry tire
less and his fidelity unlimited. In the prosecution vi
those great measures to which ho gave his support his
erQy, cOnsjancy, and courage were uuconQucrlte In
his contests for the supremacy OF the principles upon
which he staked the hazard Of his lie he
by assault and insensibe to fear. Against allure
ment power and corruption every form he stood
tower Of adamant. At every crisis in public affairs his
bearing that Of one who, confident rs 90 hs own
duty. considerate OF the rights of Others. His
uaOrdnary acquisitions scholar gave him emlneuce
among able in department of learning. IL
accomplished legst and ilrisi. and Us orator
unsurpassed by any man OF his time.
ReS0lped, That deplorng the public loss. ii is yet
consolation that the people OF the Commonwealth share
in the trumphs resulting In great part from the
iabOrs of the ustTOus Senator to which, la the agony
of death. he gave his last and nobest thoughts and
which eliminated in the destruction OF odluus and
sectional system Of chattel slavery the eniranchi-o-
ment Of 900 slaves in ther political and social ele
vation and the incorporation OF the sublime doctrines
OF the Declaration OF American Independence into the
text and body OF the Constitution Of the Republic. The
vigor Of his intellect his experience capacity
his phanthropc spirit, his ardent patriotism his ire
press!ble love of liberty his nmitess devotion the
rights of man. gave 10 all classes OF people all
lions Of tie country and TO the world al large perna-
interest the prOOnRatiOn Of his labor auJ his life
Resooed That in the galaxy of her iusIogs children.
whose colonial revolutionary. constitutional ana Uili-
tarv services shed undyng uSter upon her name.
| Massachusetts has no wOrthier son.
After the reading of the resolutions brief and ap-
| propriate remarks were made by Senators Banks
! and Sherman and President LoIing. In the House
! speeches made by several members, including
Messrs. Phillips OF Salem and Smith of Cambridge.
! The FUNERAL 10 BE HELD On MONDtY-EtCEPnON
OF THE REMAINs-SiR. SUMMERS SUCCESSOR.
| BosroN, March 13.-At the request Of Mr. Summers
friends ii has been decided to hold the funeral at
$3.50 D. H. on Monday in the Doric Hall of the State
House. The Legislative and City Committee will
20 to the State line to meet the remains and return
Saturday afternoon, taking them direct 10 the state
House. where they will be guarded until the funeral.
The funeral services will be short and simple.
The Governor has ordered the State Police to re-
ceive the body of Senator Sumner tomorrow after
noon and escort it TO the State House. where Major
Lewis Gaul, with detachment Of the Shaw Guard,
will act as body guard until the hour OF the funeral
The immediate friends of the deceased at first oh
jected to any military display whatever. in oppo
stion to the Senator's well-known peace views but
as guard was necessary in the Doric Hall it was
deemed proper that the cOlored troops who first
offered their services should be selected.
There is already an active discussion OF the claims
of prominent men to succeed Senator Sumner, and
as the election must take place the second Tues
day after the notice of vacancy has been received,
il is probable the choice will be made March "A.
MOURNING Al WORCESTER.
WORCESTER, March l3.-At special meeting of the
| CITY Government tonight, Committee was APP
pointed 10 take suitable notice of the death of Sem
ator Sumner and TO attend the funeral. The church
bells are to be tolled while the funeral train is pass
ing through the city, and the depot is to be draped In
| mourpipR. The cOlOred citizens also held meeting