The daily Argus., 1875-11-22

again. till o'clock, when he remark
ed on his feeling so uncommonly we'll that
it was then decided advisable to com
muaicate the fact Of Senator Ferry death
Mr., Wilson received il without surprise,
saying that he had been great
sufferer, and charactcrizing him as
an able active and useful man.
| lie also talked about Gen. Ferrys early
lie and his last election and added THAT
makes SO dead with whom [ have sat in
the senate. What recordl l don't
think many now living can say the same,
unless perhaps it is MIR: Hamlin, of Maine.
Ii live to END my present term shall be
the sixth IN the history OF the country who
have served so long a time" After re-
marking about his good nights rest he
looked up with a cheerful smile and play
fully said, Pm pretty bright looking
boy this morning, amt %
His death coming but few minutes af
| ter all these evidences Of remarkable in,-
provement and rapid recovery, could not at
first be realized by his attendants and it
was not until the arrival of Dr. CMcCard.
who resides in the neighborhood and had
been instantly sent afor, that the mel
anchoy fact RECEIVED any credence
New YORK. Nov. 22.-The news of
Vice President Wilson's death was recev-
ed with great surprise and sadness in this
city. Flags are at half mast on the news
paper Offices and government buildings.
Throughout New England there is eyerv
manifestation of public sorrow.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-The supreme
court adjourned, upon assembling, until
to morrow, and all the justices proceeded
to the senate wing OF the Capitol to partic-
lpate III the meeting of senators to make
arrangements for the funeral of the vice
president. Among those already assem-
bled in the ladies' reception room
were Senators Thurman, Sargent, Win
dom, Edmunds, Morrill, of Vermont.
Ingalls,, Paddock, Patterson, Dennis, Jones
of Florida, Mcdonald, and Sherman; also
Secretary Fish, postmaster general Jewell,
Attorney General Pierrepont, ex Attor-
ncy General Williams and a number of
personal friends of the vice president,
On motion Of Senator Sherman, Chief
Justice Waite was selected as chairman of
the meeting.
The result Of the proceedings was that
the committee TO make arrangements for
the funeral was appointed. The commit.
Senators Boutwell,, of Mass. Sherman, Of
Ohio; Morrill,, of Vermont. The Secre
tary of State; Associate Justice Clifford
Representatives Garfield, of Ohio; War
ren, of Mass; and Randall, of Pa: and
Commissioner Dennison, representing tht
Distr!ct of Columbia.
The flag Of the senate is at half-mast.
WASHINGTON, Nov % An autopsy i
being made by the surgeon general of til,
army AMI his assistants. The vice presi
dent brain has been removed and weighed
forty nine aud one half ounces
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-The following
order announcing the death Of the Eict
President Was issued by the President thi
afternoon
| ExECUTIva MANSION
| WAsHiSGT0S. ID. . Nov, -, 1875.
1t is with profound sorrow that the Pres
Iient has to announce to the people of the
United States the death Of Vice Presiden
Henry Wilson, who died in the Capitol O
the nation this morning
The eminent station of the deceased
his high character and long career in the
service Of bis State and of the Union hi.
devotion to the cause Of freedom and the
ability which he brought to the discharge
OF every duty stand conspicuous and ar,
indeiiby impressed on the hearts Of the
American people.
| In testimony of respect for this distin
guished citizen aud faithful public servant
the various departments Of the government
will be closed on the day of the funeral ant
the Executive Marsion and ali executive
departments in Washington be draped wit!
badges of mourning for thirty days. The
Secretaries Of War and Navy will issue ar
order that appropriate military ant
naval honors be rendered to the memor,
of one whose virtues aud services will Ions
be borne in recollection by a grateful ma
ton.
(Sisned,) L. S. GRANT,
T By the President.
HAMILTON FISH, Sec'y of State.