The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-11-24
THE LATE vICE-PREsIDENT.
The Feeling Throughout ihc Country
NEW YORK.

New YORK, November 22.--The uncx-
pectcd news of the death of Vice-Prcsi.
dent Wilson was shock TO this cOinmu-
nifty, and for "a brief time was received
with doubt hut the quick confirmation
of its truthfulncss dispelled the doubt,
which gave place to a general feeling Of
sadness. The National flag has been
placed ut half-mast upon all the news
paper Offices and the government build
ings, Federal, State and municipal. Sew
| eral of the courts adjourned. and In all
minute entry was made of the loss slls-
tanned by the death of the Vice-President.
At Providence the mayor ordered the
bells tolled for one hour.
From Boston anumber of Mr.. Wilson's
| friends have started tor the Capital.
| Throughout New England there IL
every manifestation of public SORROW.
Mayor Wickham has convened the
Board of Aldermen to take fitting action
| regarding the death of Vice-Presidcnt
| Wilson, and says the country will lament
| the loss Of one of the most useful and en-
inent OF men who have been in public
Office during the generation which Is now
passing away.
| BALTIMORE.
| BALTIMORE, MD., November, 22.--The
announcement OF the sudden and unex.
.pected death OF Vice-Prcsident Wilson
was shock 10 the community. Flags on
the City Hall, Government buildings and
number Of business houses, including
the offices of daily papers and shipping
are ut half-mast In respect to his memory.
The United States Circuit Court was adj
journcd after the announcement OF the
Vicc-President's death. The following
telegram has been sent to Washington
"HEApQuARTERs FIRST BRIGADE or
INFANTRY, NJ. n. G.,.BALTIMoRE, Novern.
Der ~, 1s75-U. ). Grant, President Of
the United States, Washington, ID. &. i:
Understanding that the remains of Vice.
President Wilson will pass through Bal
timore, respectfully tender any escort
which may be acceptable to you or hi,
friends.
[Signed1 JAMES X. HERBERT,
"Brigadier General Commanding
GRATEFUL REGIMENT.
At meeting of officers of the 9Th regi
mcnt N. n. g., this afternoon, In con
sideration of the personal kindness anC
cOurtesies extended the regiment by
Vice-President Wilson, and the reception
and hospitality by the city OF Boston
on the occasion Of the visit
of the 9th to that city in Jun,
last, it was decided to tender the full reg
lmcnt as an escort of the remains OF tht
Vice-President from Washington TO Bos
ton or place Of burial. Licutenant-Col
Pointer, Quartermaster of the regiment
then proceeded TO Washington to OffrI
its services for the sad duty. A commit
tee was also appointed to take the neccs
sary arrangements. The tender is &C.
cepted.
NATICK-IlS LATE HOME.
BOsToN, November 22.-The news OF
Mr.. Wilson's death was received ut his
late home, Natick, about 0, a. IN. Bull.
letins were posted announcing the fact
and q general gloom fell upon the citi
Zens. The transformations residence Of
the deceased, which was to have received
him for Thanksgiving holidays, is now
being repaired for the reception of his
body. His wife and family are buried al
Natick, and Mr.. Wilson will also be bu'
ricd there.
BosToN, Mass, November 22.-Gover.
nor CASTOR officially announced the death
OF the Vice-Presdent, and, In his an
nOuncement, says:
"The loss Of this pure and distinguished
statesman and honest man will be the
cause of great mourning throughout the
country, and especially in the State ia
which he resided, where he was best
known, and therefore most highly hon.
Ored."
A meeting of the State Council has
been summoned to take suitable action
The city government will also meet
to-day.
PHILADELPHIA.
PHILADELPHIA, November 22.-The
city council was in session when the news
Of the death OF the Vice President was re-
ceived. Appropriate resolutions were
adopted. The use of Independence Hall
was offered for the reception of his body
on the was to Massachusetts.
| DETROIT
DETROIT, November 22.-The news of
| the death OF Vice President Wilson causes
general expression of sorrow. Flags
on public and private buildings are dis
played at half-mast.
NEW ORLEANS.
New ORLEANS, November 22.-The
| flags at the Military Headquarters and
newspaper offices are at half-mast out OF
respect to the memory OF Vice-President
Wilson.
LITTLE ROCK.
LITTLE Rock, November 22.-The an
nouncement Of the death Of Vice Presi-
dent Wilson was received while the SEN
ate was in session to-day, and that body
Immediately adjourned, out of respect to
his memory.
LEAvENwORTH.
LEAvENwoRTH, KS, November d.
The news of the death of Vice President
Wilson was received with regret to-day.
Mr.. Wilson made many personal friends
L ,nhiln In this OF ~ lnof al nlmnr