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

to one of the public buildings of the
town, the better to afford an oppor-
tuuity to view the remains.
1t Is not yet definitely understood, 50
far as | have learned, at what hour on
Tomorrow the funeral will take place,
hut sometime between 10 A. NJ. and
p. NJ. The place of sepulture is on the
top of a high hill, about three-fourths
of mile from the town, i'm full view
of the railroad, on lands belonging to
the estate Of the deceased The site
was long ago selected by the deceased
himself. During the day yesterday,
badges of mourning were conspicuous
ly displayed from a number of the bus
mess houses of the town. This morn
ing it is raining, and the day will
probably from appearances, continue
disagreeable. All the public buildings
on Main street, including the business
houses, are this morning draped
i'm mourning. Those are especially
tasteful on the office of the deceased.
Business is generally suspended, and
will be so under regulation of the town
authorities on tomorrow. Among
those from a distance who will be here
upon the occasion of the funeral, is
Gov. Porter. Other distinguished per-
sons are expected.
GREENEYILLE, TENN,
August 2, 1875, 5 P. M.
To the Editors Of the Chronicle
President Johnson's remains
have been removed to the Court House,
and are laying in state in the lower
room. The building away up to the
small turret that surmounts the dome,
is draped in mourning. The room in
which the remains are, is handsomely
festoOned with flowers and evergreens.
The casket is properly decorated with
wreaths and floral offerings. The la
dies of the town and vicinity have
been actively engaged in the work of
preparing these tributes.
This was County Court day, but the
court adjourned Immediately after it
sat, until Wednesday morning. Quite
a throng has been in town all day /;
mostly persons from the country.
1t is definitely fixed that the funeral
will take place tomorrow at 10 o'clock
AN. A large placard is posted Mt the
crossing of Main and Depot streets, in
dicatiDg that the tailor shop of the de-
ceased Ex-President, is on the eastern
corner of the square on which the pla-
card is. A large United States flag is
suspended across Main street in front
Of the Court House. The Masonic
Lodge assembled at l O'clock to-day,
and proceeded TO the residence of the
deceased, and escorted the remains to
the Court House. a large crowd is
expected tomorrow.
The body is enwrapped in the Ma
tional flag, and the right hand clasps a
copy of the Constitution of the United
States.
1t was found 10 be necessary early
last night to seal up, and finally in
close the body from view. NJ.
$50, p. M.-Gov. Porter telegraphed
the family of the deceased Ex-Presi-
dent, recommending that the inter-
ment of the remains be at Nashville;
it was, after consideration, determined
to bury here.
Grand Master of Masons in Tonnes
see, \. J. Wheeler, is expected to ar
rive Tomorrow morning, as is also the
Deputy Grand Master, Gov. Porter.
looked for, and a military company
from Washington, ID. &.
7 This evening is fair, and the prom
Use is for fine day tomorrow.
All parties, white and colored, seem
to We with each other in manifesto
ton of respect for the distinguished
dead. NJ.
p. Sion. Jno. G. Burch is here.
Ex-senator Fowler and NJ. Burns,
Esq, of Nashville, are expected to-
morrow morning. The Ex-President's
granddaughter, the Misses Stovers
and Miss Belle Patterson, and Master
Andrew Slower, arrived this evening.
NJ.
General BurnsIde's Can't be Present,
The following telegram was received
by Mr.. J. B. Hoxsie, Master of Trans
portation, L. T., Va. &-Ga. Railroad,
yesterday, in answer TO one sent by
him, and was handed to US too late
for our extra:
PROVIDENCE, r. l., Aug. 2, 1875.
j. b. HOIsie
Was absent when the sad telegram
arrived. Am sorry to be unable to
join you at the funeral of our distin-
guished and honorable friend.
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