The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-27

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men of Massachusetts,, the funeral ceremt :
MES at the national capital over the re-
mains of the late vice-president are tere
concluded, and we now deliver them to
you to carry them to the state Of which
he was citizen and by which he was so
much honored, and which he 80 well de-
served. In the performance of your mourn
fol duties you will carry with you the
sympathies of the nation, and everywhere
meet'with sincere marks of respect for the
illustrious dead"
Col Wyman in reply said, they accepted
the precious trust confded TO them, and
would convey the remains to Massachu-
sets where they would receive all the
honor that love and affection could bestow.
He added an expression of his thanks for
the admirable arrangement which had been
perfected, and for the courtesies extended
to himself and his colleagues. Dr. Rankin
then pronounced beneniction.
The body was then placed in the car and
the following gentlemen who will accom-
pany 1t to Massachusetts, took their places
in the train Col Edward Wyman, aid to
Gov. CASTOR Col. Geo. II. Campbell, pri-
vate secretary of the governor Hon. Seth
Turner, Hon. E. II. Dunn, members of
the executive council of Mass. Senator
Boutwell, of Massachusetts Capt. Hay
cock and guard of honor, frsm the Maine
corps; deputy sergeant-at-arms, James j.
Christie delegation of officers from the
9th Maryland regiment A. G. Hills of
the Boston Journal, and Frederick Doug
lass. James Wormley and Robert Purvis,
who, as personal friends of Mr.. Wilson,
were especially invited by the Massachu-
sets committee to accompany the remains
to Boston. The train left Washington at
1877 r. m, for Baltimore, allowing time
for honors to be paid there to the late vice
president, and will stop over night at Phil
adelphia.
Among the floral offerings on the casket
in the senate chamber was large monu
ment bearing the following inscription
"Floral offering from the south, by Rev.
David Wells, for the funeral of the la
mented vice-president, student, statesman,
philanthropist and christian; whose name
will ever live in the anals of his admring
countrymen and whose memory will be
rewarded by the wise and good without re-
spect to section or party"
A large cross from Mrs. Grant also rest
ed upon the casket.
The emblembs of mourning in the senate
chamber were especially noticeable for the
good taste and refinement displayed. In
stead of the usual black cambria, the wall
were draped with Australian Grape, the
effect of which was very impressing. The
galleries were filled to their utmost capaci-
ty, but in no instance was the decorm APP
propriate TO the ceremonies married in the
slightes degree. During the delivery of
DIR. Sunderlands prayer whiah was of con-
siderable length, the entire audience re-
manned standing and all seemed to be
deeply impressed with the mournfu
solmnity of the occasion.
PREPARATIONS IN BOSTON
BosToN, Nov. &c.
The various committees of the executive
council hay ing charge of the arrangements
for the obsequles of the late vice. president
were in session this morning at the state
house. The arrangements as far as they
have been completed are as follows The
body will be escorted from the depot by the
Independent corps OF cadets and the COM
pany will act as a guard of honor during
the time the remains lie in state in Doric
hall The services will take place at 10
O'Clock Monday in the representatives hall
Rev. Jacob NJ. Manning, ID. d., of the Old
South church, will deliver an address, and
other clergymen will, on the invitation
of Governor CASTOR, assist in the
obsequies AS the house will accommodate
only about 600 people there will probably
he but few invitations issued other than to
officials. Several bodies and organizations
having requested that place might be rs
signed them in the procession, il has been
decided by the governor and council 10
have civil procession in addition to the
military escort.
After the ceremonies representatives hall
the remains will be escorted to Cottage
Farm depot on the Boston and Albany
railroad and there delivered to the citizens
of Natick.
Several of the militia organizations, in
stead of waiting for orders, have volun-
teered to perform escort duty on the occa-
sion OF the funeral of the late vice-presideni.
The committee at Natick have decided
that the body, upon its arrival, be taken TO
the town hall and there lie in state until
Tuesday evening, then that it In
taken to the vlce-president's late residence
for private services on Wednesday forenoon
and then taken to the town hall where pub
lie services will be held at one o'clock
The committee on decorations were in
structed TO decorate the town hall
The governor and council and such men,
bers of congress and cabinet rs may at
tend the funeral in Boston, and also the
mayor Of Boston, together with such other'
as the committee may select, will be in
vited.
Grand Army post No. G3 were given the
position of guard of honor.
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