The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-11-29
The Vice Presidents Funeral.

PHILADELPHIA, November 27.-The
doors of Independence Hall were re-
opened at o'clock this morning, and
until ten o'clock two continuous double
files OF people viewed the remains of the
late Vice President.
At l0:45 the body was removed to a
hearse, which was drawn by ten beauti-
full black horses, and st II o'clock the
funeral cortege started, over the route
marked out, 10 the Germantown june
tion, where special train was in wait
ing. All along the route the streets
were crowded; many places of business
were closed, and others made beautiful
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The State House bell was toled,
and the dead march and other dirges
were performed by the bells of ST.
Stephens Church, The procession was
very imposing and included Gov. Hart
ranft, Gen. Banks and staff, and the
First Division of the National Guards,
the committee in charge of the remains,
Mayor, members of Congress. and pail
bearers, Committee of Arrangements,
Council officers and members of Council,
heads of departments, members of the
Senate and House of Representatives,
the Union League, Patriotic Order Sons
of America, Philadelphia Union Club,
&c.
WORCESTER, MASS, November 27.-
The local companies of State militia
will act as guard of honor to the re-
mains of Vice. President Wilson, during
their stay in the. city, Bells will be tolled,
salute fired etc.
Ceremonies I'm New York.
New YORK. Nov. 27.-WIth bccom-
ing solemnity, reverence and earnestness
New York to-day paid her tribute to the
remains and memory of Vice President
Wilson. The flower of our militia, dele
cations from our financial and CONNER
cial institutions, tho city government,
prominent citizens, as well as the lowly
of the colored population all united in
showing respect for the distinguished
dead. Long before the hour at
which the special train bearing the
remains was expected at jersey City,
great crowds congregated in and :around
the depot and soon were taking every
position from which good view Of the
proceedings might be obtained. The
passage way leading into the ferry-house
WAS tastfulIy draped and on the National
flag was the inscription "Henry Wilson,
born February IL, 1872; died November
%, 1875 Beneath this were the lines
90, death, all eloquence; you only prove
what dust we dote on, when It's
man we love" The chief of
Police of Jersey was here with 100
officers, besides detail of white and
coored troops of the National Guard,
all of whom were to accompany the
remains to New York. Shortly before 3
o'clock the Committee OF the Common
Council of this city and heads Of depart.
ments filed into the depot and took posi-
tions. At minutes after o'clock the
train moved slowly into the depot. The
locomotive and cars were neatly
draped. The hearsc drawn by
four horses now approached the
train, and the body was borne to ii, the
presenting arms, the bands
PLAYING dirges and the immense crowd
all barring their heads. The procession
was promptly formed and moved to the
ferry boat, all the bells of the city tolliuS
and the artillery corps posted in the
firing minute guns. The
only member Of Congress who accom-
panied the remains to this city, was Sen
ator Boutwell,, who was joined at Jersey
City by Senators Cragin, OF
New Hampshire, and Paddock, of
Nebraska. A delegation from Massa-
chusetts and Republican Association of
Washington also accompany the re-
mans The steamer having arrived at
Courtland street the dcbarkation took
place without delay. The several Com
missioners having taken their assigned
places, the cortege began its march
through New York. The Marines,
Seventh Regiment of this city and Skid
more Guards, ,colored, formed the guard Of
honor. Five regiments of infantry, three
of mounted troops, number of officers
OF the regular army, four hundred police
men, battalion of the fire department
with apparatus, numerous committees
from political and other civic bodies, and
also officers of the National. State and
municipal governments composed the
procession.
As the cortege passed up CORTLAND
street an immense crowd of spectators
lined the sidewalks. Broadway, too,
was thronged, also Fourteenth streets,
Fifth avenue and Madison avenue TO the
depot, and not only were the streets
filled but every window from which
view could be had was occupied. On ar
irving at the depot the body WAS car
ried inside and the escort dismissed, a
detail only having been made to keep
guard till o'clock when the train start
ed for Boston. The weather WAS delight
ful. but unfortunately darkness set in
before much progress was made IN the
march, and the greater part was neces-
sarily accomplished in the gloom Of
evening Fred Doug lass occupied II car
rage with Senator Boutwell,, Cragin and
Paddock.
for the Obsequtes I'm
Arrangements for the obseques Of the
Massachusetts dead statesman are rapidly
being perfected. The clergymen who
are to assist Rev. DR.. Manning IN the
are Rev. Phillip Brooks, Rev.
DR.. Putnam. Rev. Rollin II. Neal. Rev.
WIN. Warren and Rev. DR.. A. A.
Miner. The ex.Governors who are to
act as pall-bearers, Hons. Henry Gard
ner, Alex IL. Bullock, VIM. Clafln,
Emory Washburn and Thomas Talbot.
Services will be held in the hall of the
house of Representatives Monday noon
rhe State offices will be closed, and half
hour guns will be fired all day, and min
ute guns for one hour during the moving
Of the funeral procession, Doric Hall be-
inc trimmed with black AID white cloth