New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-23


of Gen. Grants term, or whether the Senate shall
hold new election soon after its meeting. On tins
there is division of opinion hut of the oldest
Ronubljc9u Senators, now IN Washington, gives u
as his belief that il will be solved by being ignored
He SAWS that the simple fact that possibility exists
that the President of the Senate may become Iresl-
dent Of tho United States viii induce the Senate TO
elect some other man in Mr.. Fcrry's place, and be
thinks the choice will fall upon Mr.. Anthony who
intends to retire from public life at the close OF MS
present term OF Office.
EXPRESSIONS OF THE GENERAL GRIEF.
SORROW WITH WHICH IHE upINGs WAS RECEIVED
IL 7qus CITY-REGRET EXTBEssrD II EVERY
orAErER-TuE MAYORS ANNOUNCEMENT TO
The Observation-Disclosures or COURTS
Tributes TO MIR. WILSON'S CHARACTER FROM
UDGEs AND MANIFESTATIONS OF TIE
NEWS IN BRoOKLYS.
The news of the death of Nice-Presldent
Wson was received NewYork at an early hour yes
;erday and at once announced Oh the bulletins OF
the newspapers and hotels and in other public places
throughout the city. In many cases these announce
ments we're Enclosed In mourning lines and were al once
seen by business men a- they came down town for the
DAYS work The first expressions were of great sur
prise n recent Information from Washington had been
Of decidedly encouraging nature. Had the Vice
President died week ago many would not have been
startled Illness ma lAolly 10 Nlti dttd'LS
had caused universal fear that his life might terminate
suddenly at almost any time. But the feeling over his
death Yesterday was ono OF profound souOw. and
seemed 10 10 universal such expressions rs He was
one OF Our purest men," Tie Republican party had no
truer friend" Who I'll his Ilacel" werc frequent
II was very generally the opinion that there are few
men In exalted public places whose death would have
caused kecucr grief. The flags on all the Government
and municipal buildings at once placed at hall
mast No official notice 81 tho nations loss wa received
either al the Cu5tOInAouse or a. the SultIrtasnrF'
A. such notice. are usually sent through the
mails The newspaper Offices. The hotels. and the
exchanges generally observed the event by placing flags
at half-nast while great many business houses IN ali
parts OF the city took similar action. From tho foot of
broadway looking north far A. the eye could distn-
,h clearly flags IN great number were to be seen on
both sides Of the street
LAST evening the subject very generally discussed
Al the hotels ana club-houses. At the Fifth Avenue
Hotel il va. universal topic OF conversation at dinner
and in the corridors ana read rooms Every one spoke
" the VuTe life OF MI Wilson and his distinguished ser
vices fur humanity. No one seemed 10 recognize any
flaws in hi. character ~ "A Of public integrity and al
personal worth. II was remarked that he had felt
great anxiety for the Republican party in late years, and
some believed that The intensity Of this feeling had az
qrveted the precautions condition OF lis health AT the
Union League Club the was received early In the
day when few members were present In the evening
there were an unusually large number Of persons at tie
ID ct
quru theme Of discussion tributes 20 his memory being
very general
IL commercial circles the news received with gen
eral react by men Of an prte,; for, matter how
much many might bavo dnsroi from VI Wilson jn
opinion, all esteemed his personal worth aud distn-
gui,hod public career. Formal action VIII DO taken ~
the several public bodies and the Produce Stock Cotton,
Gold ana other Exchanges viii probably adjourn IN com
memoration Of the occasion ON the day Of the funeral
the CustOmhouse will be- closed except for short time
in Inc morning 10 afford for the entrance and clear
ance Of vessels: the euu1rcasury and other Govern
neut Offices viii also bo closed. At the FosOhce the
husIness Of the executive offices viii be SUSPENDED, but
the general department wiz remain open 4 special
meeting of the Board Of Trade has been called ior to-day
At O'Clock. 10 take action in The matter
PROCEEDINGS or TEE ALDERMEN.
At ae meeting Of tie Board Of Aldermen yesterday
tAc following communication was received from the
MAYOR: ....... .,,.....,.,.-.., C.-,. r1.,,,
Nto-YolA. Noy -, 1879
To The Honorable ne Board orAidnmea.
death OF henry wilson Vicc-lreoident Of the United
s,ata-, which occurred ti- morning - E"-Ih- On ne
wen as one o. the eminent OF tac who have been
IN ,f aVSy Robust and vigorous courageous aud OF
manly dlfecncss q character Dis kindness ~ heart hs
approved sagaclty and political wisdom and bis ioue ex
ptence and rccO -u2r authority ia Congress httcd INN
Tor the largest influence Tor good ia Lc present cohoCh
of pubic opinion % political questions lie VIII pe
SINCERELY uouiued 10y all who sOcous for the gene
recommend appropriate action be taken by tho Board
OF Aldermen express proper respect Tor bis mehO!
and Ia acknOvrd zmeut OF his great public services
Very respectfully, IL H. MlChhAM, Mayor
The following preamble aud resolutions offered by
Alderman cole and unanimously adopted:
WL0ers The death Of Henry wilson, NicelIesident OF
the Iuited states which occurred ~ Washington d. G.,
mi, morning has been officially communicated 90 tli-
Board bv lis Honor the Mayor aud n We" OF the eA-
Allied position held by the deccase and the many pulc
and riyate viriue- OF which he the c1cuPiaT, Ii
appropri4 ac 70 make manifest tie ~orro" 81 our
people hAl Government Tor lis d'alA ALL cc'i I"I An
memory bc n, Therefore,
ErsJiftd. That a special committee or seven DC aI-
pointed 20 pr pare and present 10 THIS B0ld hhta't
resolutions expressive OF he profound rofow oi our
people FOR the death Of Henry wilson, WIN power 10 lale
uc mrl res as % ihCm may appear suitable 70 TESTIFY
respect cr the memory Of the deceased and be fur
Their
Hssolres Tot as an additional mari Of respect for the
memory Of the deceased this Board do now adjourn
The following Aldermen appointed on the Com
Inittco: Messrs Cole, Glon Purroy Guutzer, Billings.
Rowland and Robinson.
TRIBUTES IN TIKI STATE COURTS.
The death Of the VicePrcsden was known In the
County Courthouse about 10 o'clock but only by few.
Judge Douohues action promptly adiourning Supreme
Court. Chambers the 0Lst public iniinatlon OF the
tact which spread rapidly through the knots OF as
smnbitRg lawyers The beard at hrsi with
suplae aud .von 'ncr"du'iy, Ia vie" OF the favor