Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1875-11-26

Presidents death about 8 O'clock. and
Immediately called special meeting OF the
Cabinet at 1890. at which time all .he
members will be present except Secretary
Robesun, who is absent from the city, The
action of the Cabinent will be made public
immediately upon their adjournment.
1t having been represented last nigh,
that the Vice President had 80 much i'm
city for the north this week intelligence of
his sudden death this morning fell with
startling force and sadness on the com.
munity.
The Vice President seemed on Saturday
To a great deal better than at any time dur
ing his late sickness, but yesterday he wa>
not quite so well. Postn aster Burt. ~
Boston, called in the morning ami had a
pleasant conversation with him.
Mr.. Croesman, of New York, literar,
friend. also visited him on business con
cerniny the unfinished volum Ut the VIc
President being in condition rrquirin
rest, Mr.. Crnssman retired. The Vic
President then slept from one till tire
O'Clock, when he rose. Mr.. Crossman re
turned in the afternoon, at the Vice PrrsI
dents request remained untill evening.
The Vice President went to bed at an
early hour and slept tolerably well durin
the night. and in his waking intervals ask
ed for water. About midnight he got III
and walked around his room then going
to his table took up a letter book of poems
entitled. The Changed Cross" and read
some verses from it.
This volume belonged 10 his wife, an
contained Y photograph OF her aud thr'
son. both deceased. He treasured it be-
yond value aud always made it com
panion. from which he seemed 10 derI,
much comfort. After reading the verses
he spoke with gratitude of kindness of hl>
frieds during his sickness and Of the viii,
spread sympathy in lis behalf
SPECIAL SESSION OF THE CABINET CON
MITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
WASHINGTON. Nov. %
A, ten O'Clock this morning q special
session of the Cabinet was called. All tl,
members were in attendance except Robe
son. who is absent in New York.
After full conference, during which the
loss Of the great statesman was deplorsd
Secretary Fish was delegated on behalf I"
the Cabinet to proceed to the capitol an"
meet with called session of such Senator
OF the United States as may be in Washing
ton. He left the White House at half: pas
ten to attend the meeting.
The news of the death of the Vice Presi
dent cast a gloom over the whole com
munitv. His death afforded the theme fo,
discussion in all the executive department.
In respect to his memory orders were al
once issued to drape all the public build
ings in mourning and display at half mas
the American flags. All the hotels and ths
Dis lric government buildings also united
in the triumph.
The death of Vice President Wilson again
raises the question, Who will be the Presi
dent of the Senate There can be at tn,
present time but one conclusion TO it,
solution. The special session OF the Senat.
called in April last, after an exciting can
vass. selected by majority vote of on
Mr.. Ferry, of Michigan, against Henry b
Anthony, of Rhode Island the compesit.h
for the place.
There has been no change in the Senat
since. All the new members participate
in the causes drliberation which brought
about The nomination. There is no dJubi
that if the Senate al its next meeting does
not by subsequent action reverse its sehc-
tion Of last April that Mr.. Ferry will b.
the presiding officer. There is a gen,rIi
opinion. however, that the Senate will
select new President pro tem.. and hat
the selection will be Mr.. Anthony.
The meeting of Senator'S this morning
the following committee To max,
ARA ngements for the funeral:
Senators Boutwell,. Thurman and Morrill,
OF vermont; Secretary Fish, Associate
Justice Clifford. Representatives, Garfield.
Warren and Randall, and Hon. VIM. Den
niso1. In the absence of Mr.. Boutwell,
Mr.. Thurman is acting as Chairman.