The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-26
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The FUNERAL
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OF Vice-president Wilson.
IN WASHINGTON.
The Remains ON the wsy to Masss chu-
setts.
the FUNERAL

WASHINGTON. Nov, 26.-The funeral of
Viee-President Wilson took place in the
senate chamber at half past 10 this morn
ing. Although the weather was very un
favorable the crowd was great and many
were unable to gain admission to the build
ling after 10 O'Clock The senate chamber
was heavily draped in mourning, and im-
mediately in front of the vice president s
table, the catafalque was placed, the desks
having all been removed from the cham
Der. Seats were arranged on the floor for
the president and cabinet, the supreme
court, members of the senate, the house of
representatives and other prominent per-
sons.
At 1922 the body was taken sfrom the
retuDda, to the senate chamber. The
casket was carried by twelve soldiers and as
soon as it was placed on the catatalque pre-
pared for its reception two privates of the
marine corps in iull uniform took position
at the head and foot and stood at rest
Throughout. the entire service.
Numerous crosses and crowns of white
flowers we're sent to the Capitol this morn
ing by friends of the deceased and were
placed on the coffin As the body was
brought into the chamber all persons upon
the floor arose and the Rev. DIR. Sunder-
land read the. passage. Lord make me to
know Thy ways, and other selections from
the scriptures. Soon after the casket was
placed on the catatalque the president. ac-
companied by Secretaries Fish, Bristow
Belknap, Robeson and Chandler entered
The committee of arrangements and the
Massachusetts committee occupied the
south side immediately in rear of the su-
premc court. Behind them were nearly
all of the members of the diplomatic corps.
headed by Sir. Edward Thornton, who is
dean or the oldest continuous member of
the corps; and behind them were citizens
OF Massachusetts temporarily residing il
Washington.
On the other side Of the chamber rela-
tives of the deceased we're seated. 1n the
rear of the president and next to these, men,
bers of the senate and house Of represen-
tatives. Among others on the floor we're
Adjutant General Townsend, Quarterlnas-
ter General Ingalls,, Judge Advocate Gen
eral Holt and Assistant Judge Advocate
General Dunn, and other army officers.
The chair of the vice president was va
cant and heavily draped in mourning.
T. w. Ferry, of Michigan, president
pro. ten. Of the senate, occupied seat at
the clerks desk. Officers OF the senate
aud the committee of arrangements wore
white silk sashes gathered on their left
shoulders with black and white rosettes.
In spite OF the very inclemeut weather,
the largest part Of those present were la
dies. Amo~e those IN the diplomatic gal
lery we're Mrs Grant, Mrs. Fish, Mrs.
Belknap and Mrs. Bristow.
All being in readiness, Mr.. Ferry an
nounced that the services would now begin.
The Rev, Dr. Sunderland. standing at the
clerks desk. then read brief selection oi
scripture, after which Rev. j. E. Rankin
delivered an eloquent discourse after
which prayer was offered and benedictior
pronounced by DR.. Sunderland
The coffin was then closed, and the
fun raj cortege proceeded to the depot Of
the Baltimore & Potomac railroad
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26. The Rotunda oI
the Capitol was throDged all day yesterday
with people anxiOus to see the body of the
late Vice. President Wilson, which lay in
glass casket, decorated with flowers.
On the plate is the simple inscription
Henry Wilson, born July l6, 1872, dice
Nov %. 1875.