National Republican., 1875-11-25

70 be accomplished. The remains were to be
placed in the casket and 5made ready to be seen
for the last time By the peopls OF this city, to
Whorc the form of Mr.. Wilson has been so familiar
eSof these many years. The Rotunda was 10 De
Appropriately decorated; the Senate chamber
was to be draped in mourning; many things were
to be done, and the days OF grief were followed
by day Of busy, bustlng work At the Capitol.
Elsewhere in the city flags at haltmast were
conspicuous, and here and there could be seen q
building draped with sombre folds. The remains
Ieposed all day yesterday in the Vice Presidents
room at the Capitol
Many called to view the remains. and many
one left the chamber Of death with moist eye
OF white flowers an offering of Mrs Grant: Near
It stood basket of flowers, white roses and calla
Hlies. upon which was a card bearing the names Of
General and Mrs. o. L. BabcCcK. Leaning
against the bier were q cross ano wreath from
Genera and Mrs Babcock, and near the head,
upon the bier, scue hand had placed cluster Of
Among others who called to see the remains
were the members of the Massachusetts, delega-
fion, which consists OF Colonel Wyman and Gene,
ral Campbell, of Governor Gastons stafi, and
Meesrs Seth Turner, E. II. Dunn and A. G. Hills,
OF the executive council
THE SENATE CHAMBER,
where the last sad rites Of the Church are to be
held and the farewell taken of the remains, has
been fittingly prepared by the Sergeantat- Arms
for the mouTnful occasion. The main entrance
Grape, % When fais @ on either side Of the door in
heavy but tasteful fOldR. as you enter the
chamber it presents an indisputaolo evidence OF
grief If outward signs and recognized symbols
are any Indication Of the feelings of the human
heart. The first sight which meets the eye is the
vacant chair of the nlustrious dead The alcove
IN the rear is draped in conventional style, and
On the BILE surface OF the desk rests the gaVeE-
emblem Of his last earthly authority-covsred
With the sombre- hued, costly material. In the
open space in trent of the clerks desk is the cat
afalqne on which the casket will rest during the
material, .but simple in construction, hitting
resting place Tor the statesman whose rich intel
lect, extended labors and simple habits Ruaran-
teed him this national tribute.
The structure is about four feet high, seven in
lenEth and four vide at the base base Il Is covered
folds. Around the top is magnificent trim ming
Of heavy silk fringe. held In position by silver
Grape which at the four corners and the centre Of
the sides is beautifully festooned.
THE CHAMBER.
All the desks and chairs, the usual furniture Of
the Chamber, have been removed, and in their
stead, in semi-circular rows, radating from the
foot Of the catafaque are the seats TO be used oy
For mourning the ohanbsr is dressed in the rich.
est black Grape, arranged in plain folds around
the entire ledge which fronts the spectators gal
1ery. From this are pendant at the doorway and
At each Of the columns which divide the panels Of
the walls heavy drapery Of the same material,
arranged with artistic effect, which will be height
ened On the morrow when the immense concolrse
hlls the vacant space, and by their presence and
prayers pay heartfelt and willing homage to the
dead patriot.
Yesterday afternoon the Secretary of the
Navy dispatched q mounted messenger 10 the
navy yard for Commodore Patterson, the com
Mandant. When that officer arrived at the Navy
Department the Secretary directed that all the
6ags at the yard snitable for drspl1g the r0tunda
OF me Capitol be sent there with suficient mum.
her of men from the ships at the yard, in charge
Of an of1cer, 70 place the flags in position. Com
modore Patterson, on his return TO the yard, Sc
lected Ensign Charles ]. Badger, OF the navy, to
carry out the orders Of the Secretary Zen
sailors from the Belief, with BOatswain Thomas
ssySstop Sn1 store Tere chosen to ASSIST RnsiTs
Badger In the work Of preparing the rotuuda To-
the reception Of the remains of the honored dead.
The wagon bearing the flags, with the seamen,
men and odieer In charge, arrived at the Capitol
about 6.S0,o'clock, and went 70 work with aWill
only known to the gallant tars Of the American
navy. In very short space OF time two beautiful
seYenty-ioot American enslgns were draped
right and lett oysr the east door, and leading
Landing of the Pilgrims in 162O; two nfty-foot
flags Were draped over the west door leading
saving Captain Smith from the club Of PoWhat-
tan.
Over the doors leading to the Senate and House
were two twenty -fve-foot ensigns, while over the
eu7sry q tie MississipPi 8' Baptism Of POcahOn:
Independence" Surrender Of Burgoyne,n - "Sur-
render Of CORVALLIS" and General Washington
resgning his commission TO Congress" were hung
signal pennants. Running from the supports OF
the gas Jets around the Rotunda and across each
Of the pillars were streamers tied at the centre of
Wsre all draped in mourning. The excellent ar
Iangement Of the bunting at Lis disposal reflects
eIe1t on Eoslgn Badger and the arm OF the SER
vice which be represents.
TIE oAsKET.
The body will lie in state tc-1ay in the Rotunds
Of the Capitol from 10 O'Clock in the morning IN
m snnsea T5s S,o remains S LII reRSss N stem
evening. The cssket ts made Of valiant, covered
with nne black cloth; the interior has an inside
lining Of ine plsStsd white satin. with silver
fringe. Around the top and bottom Of the ce5aet
bars, with six heavy inEs, extsnd on either side.
posing the whole fOsl Of the deceased. me lid
pie NnsSs. sHenry Wilson, born February 1s,
1S1z, died November 2, 1875" When It Is time
20 transport the remains this casket Will be placed
IN an outer box nearly as handsome as the cas-
ket itself, being elegantly finished and covered
with pleated cloth, and having eight massive
hGLcles.
ARRANGEMESTs FOR TO MORROW.
The programme for the ceremonies tomorrow
has been materially changed. At o meeting Of
the committee to make arrangements for the fu-
ing, Senator Thurman presiding, the order Of the
funeral procession was rearranged, and the fol-
lowing order agreed upon:
THE FUNERAL PROCESSION.
At the con clusion Of the services the funeral
processioD, under command of Brew. Maj. Gen.
w. II. Emory, U. S. a, viii move in the follow
i1g order IRON the senate Chamber to the depot
pany, where the remains will be placed in charge
o. the committee appointed by the Governor Of
Military escort. Chaplain Of the Senate and an
assistant Clergyman. The physicians who at
manifestation Thurman, Of Ohio; Senator Nor
ril, Of Vermont; Hon. J. A Garfield, Hon. Samuel
Randall, Hon. w. w: Warren, Ex-Governor Dem
Dison, Associate Justice Clifford, Secretary Fish.
The Massachusetts, committee. Pall-bearers-
Senators Edmunds, Sherman, Bayard, Ex-
Speaker Blaine, Representatives Mills, Wood and
KsssOn. Relatives OF the deceased. The Pres
Cent and heads Of Departments. SergeAnte.-
Arms Of the Senste. Members Of the Senate pre-
ceded by its president and secretary. Sereeant-
at-Armg of the House Of Representatives. Mem
0ers of the House Of Representatives, preceded by
0fthe Supreme Court. Diplomatic Corps. Court
0fClaims. Commissioners Of the District of Co
Ay navy ydsGs ParRs 20 sSrp .Sa
and strangers. The procession will be under CON-
Hand ofGeneral Emory, U. S. A.
THE ROUTE.
The route Of the funeral procession, as agreed
upon yesterdoyat q conference between the Mas
saehusetts delegation and the oficlal COMMITTEES,
isas follows: The procession will pass from the
ID street east, along street to Indiana avenue,
up Indiana avenue to the City Hall, down Four,
and-ahaf street 70 PenDsylvania avenue and
IRON there to the Baltimore and Potomac depst.
The NJ arfre corps and band and the District MI
ltia tarn out and participate in the sOlemnties Of
THE ooLoRED CITIZENS.
1t is the intention OF the colored citizens OF thu
city to take the part IN the ceremonies OF respect
to the dead that is due from them 70 one Of the
friends Of their race The citizens of Est Wash
fngton will assemble tomorrow at the tIndepend-
ert n. Z. church, where they will form IN line
and proceed at once TO the place assigned them in
the procession.
THE CHIMES IN xEMoRIAM.
Mr.. T. WIddows will toll minute bells and
play st Intervals the following appropriate ee-
fecfions of music, with bells mufaed, from 10
O'Clock until after the funeral train leaves the
depot: s'Muf1ed in Z minor, !" "Windham Tuner
nIEoulc Not Live AlWsys:n aRest in the Lord"
aElijsh, " "Pleyelb Hymn" Thou Art Gone to
the Grave" CANCELS are Bright and Fair"
Handel 1.-THE Dying Christian" "VitaI Spark
ofHsayenIy Flame, /" and "Dead March in Saul,
GRAND ARMY REsoLUTIoKs.
At meeting OF the Department Of the Poto-
mae, q. A. r., held on Tuesday evening, It was
Resoluef, That In the death Of Henry Wilson,
Vice President Of the United States, the nation
1osss one ever faithful 70 human liberty, saga
eiorg, peacemaker, 70 whom the country ever
turned for counsel and action when rsverses ap-
pa1Ied o. personal differences caused division In
The LOYAL ranks.
Reading public sentiment &c only one can who
enters into the dsily life and wants OF the people
and subordinateg personal ambitions ana preju-
dices TO their interesta, amid the seductfons Of
once and the clashinE Of personal interests and