Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1875-08-05
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General News.


On Saturday morning at about 2 o'clock, ex-
President Andrew johnson died st the resi-
dence Of his daughter, Mrs. W. X. Brown
formerly Mrs., Col Slower, in Carter county
Tenn, from paralytlc tuhe. lie had been
In rather bad he alth since the adjournment Of
Congress, but nothing serious was anticipated.
On "Wednesday morning he lett Greenvie on
the train for Carriers station, and from thence
he went on horseback 10 his daughters resi-
dence. riding about seven miles in the hot sun
Arriving there, he felt very much fatigued, and
about O'Clock, the same afternoon, his right
side WAS parAlyzed rendering him speechless
son, were sen, for, and left Greenvile on
Thursday. On Thursday about noon he be-
came conscious, and recovered the partial use
Of his side, but it was evident that he could not
i've long, and thus, surrounded by his entire
family and neighboring friends, he died about
. o'clock, Saturday morning. The excitement
at Greenyile and Knoxville is marked. 1t IS
expected that large delegation will arrive
from Knoxville to attend the funeral. A pub
lie meeting was held at the court house Sstur.
DAY night and arrangements made to receive
visitors frlm abroad. The funeral will take
place at Greensille, Tuesday, Aug. 3. Several
Masonic Lodges, military companies and civil
associations from adjoining towns will join
with the citizens in paying the last tribute to
his remains. The body arrived at Greenyile
Oh SUNDAY. A great many distinguished men
from all parts of the United States are sending
kilograms to that place, stating their desire to
be present at the last sad rites.
THE OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
In accordance with custom, President Grant
has issued the following executive ORDER
1t becomes the painful duty Of the President
TO announce TO the people Of the United states
the death of Andrew johnson, the last surviy-
or Of his hOnOred predecessors, which occur
red in Carter county, Tennessee, al an eai IL
hour this morning. The sOlemnity OF the occa-
sion which called him to the Presidency. with
the varied nature and length Of his public SER
vices, will cause him to be long remembered
and occasion mourning for the death ofa dis
tinguished public servant. As mark of Re-
spect for the memory Of the deceased 1t is ord
cred that the Executive Mansion and the sew
eral departments of the government at Wash
ingtOn be drsped in mourning until the clio sc
OF the day designated for his funeral, and that
all public business be suspended on that day.
1t is further ordered that the War and Navy
Departments cause suitable honors TO be paid
w TIC OCCaslOu W Tue iucuOEg Vi tue lll0strlOus
dead.
(Signed, U. s. GRANT,
By the President. JNO. l.. GADwALLADER,
Acting Sec'y Of State.
ARRIVAL OF THE REMAINS AT GREENyILLH.
GREENvILLE. Tenn, Aug. 2. The remains
Of eX-President johnson arrived last evening.
They we're rseeved by large number of peo-
pie and taken in charge by the Masonic frateru-
ity and placed 10 the residence Of the deceased.
in beautiful silver-mounted casket, covered
with silk flag, and in his hand was placed q
copy Of tbs Constitution. in accordance with q
repeated request when be was alive.
SYMBOLS OF MOURNING.
The several Executive Department buildings
are draped In mourning. and hsgs throughout
the city At hall mast In respect 10 the memory
Of ex-President johnson.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Aug. 2.-Ex. President |
Johnson will be buried with Masonic honors ut
Greenville tomorrow. Gov. Porter and 9TH |
er, Executive officers. with number Of prom. |
nsnt citizens Of this and other portions Of Ten
aessss, have left for GreenyilIe to attend the
'ab'sYdis's.
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