Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-08-04

among the factions of the Nation. But
Providence in its benign wisdom has re
moved him from our midst, and from the
scenes of earthly struggles He is dead,
but his memory will always live-and rs
time with its healing influences removes
the dimness produced by prejudice and
partisan strife, the example and life of
Andrew johnson will glisten as one of the
brightest stars among the galaxy of Amer
lean statesmen, an example to coming gem
erations and proof of tho inherent qualities
of n true American citizen.
BE Il therefore resolved, That in the
death of Ex-President johnson, the Ma
ton at large, but especially the State of
Tennessee and particularly East Tonnes
sec, have sustained loss which will be felt
throughout the rami6catiOns of its public
affairs more especially have we been de-
prived of n citizen who in his private rela-
tions, has always been an upright gentleman,
kind and warm friend, and an ornament
to our community.
In token of respect which we entertain
for the distinguished service and character
of the deceased, it is further resolved that
the Mayor and Committee of the Alder
man of the city of Knoxville, as represen-
tatives of our citizens, attend the funeral
obsequies in person that the City Hall be
draped in mourning for the space Of thirty
800 days and that the Mayor, by suitable
proclamation, request the citizens of Knox
vile to assemble on the Sth day of August
next, at o. clock p. NJ, in some place to be
designated by him, and there join in appro-
pirate Memorial services.
Be IL further resolved, that these proceed
ings be spread upon the minutes of the
Board that a copy of these resolutions be
forwarded the widow and family of the
deceased, in expression of sympathy enter
tanned for them By the citizens Of Knox
vile, in their bereavement, and that the
daily and weekly papers of this city be re-
quested to publish these proceedings.
The resolutions were unanimously
adopted.
Mayor Staub then stated that he
had sent two kilograms to the family
Of the x-Presideut-one expressing
| the sympathy of the citizens with the
bereaved family, and the other re-
questing that the funeral exercises
take place in our city. He also stated
that he would like to have q large re-
presentation of the City Council to
attend the exercises at Greeneville,
stating that there would be excursion
rates to that place, but what the exact
cost of ticket would be was not yet
| known.
Thereupon strong delegation
| promised 10 go.
No further business being before the
Board, on motion, adjourned.
TO BE BURIED WITH MASONIC IIoNoRs.
A telegram was received yesterday
evening, by n. $. Woodward, Emf
nent Commander, OF Cpur De Lion
Commandery, No. 8, of this city to
know if the Commanderyw would either
conduct or aid in conducting the funer-
al ceremonies of the deceased EXPIRES
ident. This is the request of the
family. The invitation will be con-
sidered and a reply given to-day
Should the Commandery conduct the
ceremonies, all the other branches oil
Masonry will be expected to partici-
pate. Ex-President Johnson has ia
ken the advanced degrees in Masonry
and has been q member of the Order q
great many years.
Learning of the death of Ex-President
johnson, a CHRONICLE reporter was al
once dispatched to Greeneville, when
he gathered the following
INTERESTING FACTS:
We learn that he has been complain
ing for weeks, and specially with {
pain in the right side of his head, anC
his right eye has been effected. When
. ~ llOll1t IC MOlO a
blister over his right eye, and only
when away from home, or in company
he did remove it.
DR.. Marion Maloney has been pre-
scribing for him lately, and only few
weeks ago he underwent a thorough
examination, He has been suffering
more or less ever since the close of the
last session of Congress with weak
ness, and few weeks ago complained
that he had suffered more from heal
this summer tnan any previous sum-
mer in his life. Seeing young mar
with white linen coat on, he re-
marked that he believed that he would
have to wear linen coat in the future
as the black cloth coat was too warm
for him this year, and at once did send
to Knoxville for the coat.
On Tuesday night some friends were
at his house, and he remarked that he
felt right unWell, and feared that he
would have restless night, which
would interfere with his intended TRIP
to his daughters, Mrs. Browns house
in Carter county. His son Frank
urged him not to go if he did not fee
better next morning.
I Nothing occurred during the night
worthy of note, and the next morning
he prepared for the journey, although
still feeling weak. His son Frank
again urged that he had better not un
dertake the journey, but he insisted
and started on the morning train a
about six o'clock. Arriving at Carter
depot, he at once started across to his
daughters about eight miles from Car
ter's depot. on horseback, riding in tn
2 hot sun, which was very oppressive al
the time, and reaching the house III
expressed himself as very much ex'
hausted.
His wife had gone to her daughters
Mrs. Browns, in Carter county somt
six weeks ago, and Mrs. Senator Pat
terson, his other daughter, as well as
D his son Frank followed on Thursday
D after the news of Mr.. JOhnsOn's Hines
p had reached this place.
f WE CALLED AT HIS OFFICE,
! and found his private deskJu as he ha,
left it. On the table were piles of letters
which had been carefully sorted ant
placed TO suit his convenience. TIL
q book " Lincoln and Seward by Gid
= con Wells, was also lying on the table
r where he had been reading il. w
S learn that he had been reading thi