The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-29

of bells which continued until the remains
reached the state house.
DoRIc HALL
was heavily but simply draped In black
and white, base of each of two rows of
columns in the center of the hall were
trimmed in plain black and white, and the
capitals we're festooned In black and white
tastefully blended The walls under the
ceiling were also heavily bordered In the
same manner. The brass cannons in the
rear of the center of the hall were sur
mounted by American flags entwined with
Grape and resting on heavy black drapery I;
pieces, monogram of the vice-president
was represented in black lines and silver
base of large dimensions, draped though
marked, were unpretentious, according
most fifty with the simplicity of deceased
vice presidents life.
MULTITUDE OF PEOPLE.
AS early as nine o'clock crowds began to
assemble In the vicinity of the state house
and before the procession escorting the re-
maine had arrived some 1000 GA 5000 per-
sons had assembled. The space in front Of
the state house had been roped off and de-
tails of police preserved an open entrance
for the proc ession. Hardly sound of
conversation could be heard, each and all
of the vast crowd seeming to be inspired
with a feeling of solemnity BETTING the
occasion and day. Accessible points for
for witnessing the sad psgeantry were
eagerly sought but none of jostle or con-
fusion usually attendant to such crowds
was noticeable. Chief of police Savage
with detail of 100 selected men facilitated
greatly the quiet and orderly conduct OF
everything upon the outside, while Sergeant
alarms Mitchell with corps of marshals
of the day directed affairs within the
building.
AT TIE STATE HOUSE.
Shortly after the arrival of the funeral
cortege Gov. CASTOR accompanied by his
staff and executive council, ex-Gov. Claf-
lin and others descended from the execu-
tive chamber and took their stations I'M
covered at the head of the dais which was
prepared for the reception of the caskel,
every whisper was hushed and silence
seemed to intensity the solemnlty of the
place as the first melancholy notes of the
dirge broke upon the ear. When the pro-
cession reached the state house the casket
was borne upon the shoulders of eight
policemen in undress uniform, up the steps
leading from Beacon street to the main en-
trance OF the state house, followed by a
detachment of marines with reversed arms
as a guard of honor. Entering Dorlc hall
upon the entrance floor of the building in
the presence Of the state officials and others
who stood uncovered. the casket was
placed upon the dais where it will remain
until tomorrow when the public funeral
service will take place.
THE FORMAL DELIVERY TO THE STATE.
Immediately Col. Wymsn of the COVER
nor's staff, under whose charge the body
was brought to Boston, and with Col.
Campbell accompanied them as they were
brought into the hall, stepped forward and
saluted the commander-in-c and made
a formal delivery of the remains to the
state authorities. He said:
Your Excellency In obedience to your
orders, we have proceeded to Washington
and received from the national committee
the remains of Vice-President Wilson,
which we have escorted to Massachusetts,
and now deliver to you.
Governor CASTOR replied
" Massachusetts receives from you her
| illustrious dead. She will see to it that he
whose dead body you have brought home
to us, but whose spirit has gone to higher
service, shall receive honors BETTING the
great office which in life he held. l need
not remind you that her people will ever
cherish with love and respect the memory
| of her distinguished statesman, and will not
| only guard and protect the body, coffin and
grave, but will also venerate his name and
fame. Gentlemen, for the pious service
| which you have so well and so tenderly
rendered, accept the thanks Of the COM
monwealth.'
| FLORAL DECORATIONS.
| Soon after the governor and his retinue
retired, as did also Mayor Cobb and the
committee of the city government, which
met the remains at the depot, before the
casket was uncovered 80 as to permit a
| view of the remains 1t was almost i'm
bedded in fragrant flowers. AT the head
was placed. "a large cross and crown, and at
the foot an anchor, both designs being ex-
quisite in their combination of rare and
beautiful flowers. Upon the coffin was
another large cross, varigated in color, and
harp composed of white roses, tube roses
and other white flowers, while around the
casket were crosses, boquets, etc., 10 pro-
fusion.
VIEWING THE REMAINS.
The marines under Capt. Haycock will
remain on duty with the body rs guard Of
honor until it is deposited IN its final rest
ing place at Natick. AS soon as the neces
sary preliminaries were finished the top OF
the casket was removed to allow an oppor'
tunity for viowing the remains. The frs
to look upon the face of the dead was Gov
Castor, his staff and executive council, thu
brother of the deceased, Mr.. Goliath