New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-11-05
TIE LATE SENATOR NORTON.
LYING IN STATE.

THE BODY REMOVED TO THE COURT HoUSE-LARGE
NUMBER OF VISITORS FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov. AT 10 o'clock
this morning Senator Mortons remains escorted to
the Court House by the Light Infantry aud palbearers
the infantry forming around the hearse, pallbearers
and few friends foot, of whom carried floral
tributes TIE hearse handsomely covered with
flags. The ARRANGEMENTS the Court House have been
admirable aud the immense crowd was managed with
little confusion The body exposed in the cen
tire OF the man hall, midway between the
grand starways, elevation on either
side OF which continual flow OF people
have passed all day and evening. At least 50,-
600 persons say more, have viewed the remains.
The decorations Of the galleries and main floor neat
and appropriate, being composed OF black drapery with
evergreen wreaths Contributions OF flowers are IN great
profuson, Of them coming from Washington,
ST. and elsewhere. Stands Of colors composed OF
Indiana Tcgimental lags, placed about the floor,
two Of the most handsomely arranged being just behind
the single guards, who stand at rest at the head
and foot OF the cosket This evening impressive
scene took place At 1880 the hall was cleared and fur
thcr ingress stopped for the time to admit the
relatives and personal friends Of the Senator
They numbered about fifty, and moved slowly
around the coffin two or three times the
orchestra in remote gallery playing appropriate
lection while they remained. The Committees Of the
Senate and House arrived to day, and viewed the re
mains, in company with Governor Williams. The
drapug and decoration Of the church il being done I'M
der the supery sOn Of General James A. Ekin, Assistant
QuartermasterGenoral, who brought from the post at
Jacksonville flags and assistants for that purpose The
representatives, the Presidents Cabinet Will arrive
IL o'clock tonight Special trains have been to-day,
bringing IN large numbers.
Again ON Monday morning the remains will be
placed in the Court House from till IL m. when they
will be reconyeyed 20 the family residence and thence to
the church. The church Will be opened at 1890 O'Clock
p. m. on Monday, giving preference TO ladies
and visitors from abroad, and reseryng
fourth OF the main floor I'm front for the family
and invited guests who will meet at the residence at
II 30 o'clock previous going 10 the church When the
church is filed guards will give notice and prevent
crow,ling. The main procession, under command Of
General Wallace will be formed during the services in the
church ana move promptly their conclusion. The
Grand Lodge OF l. o. o. F. will take charge Of the
mains from the church and conduct the ceremonies ut
the grave, The late senator was Past Grand Master
Of that body
The following persons have given notice OF their nten
ton TO DE present ut the funeral Monday: The Sec
Rotary Of War the Secretary of the Navy the Attorney
General, the First Assistant Postmastcr-Geneial a
committee OF the United States Senate, com
mtee OF the United States Honse Of Representatives,
the Governors OF Ohio and Illinois the state Of
acers OF Illinois, Mayor Moore and e1-NayOls Davis
and Johnson of CIGcinuat committees OF the Board OF
Trade and OF the Chamber of Commerce. OF Cincinnati
Aldermen ana Common tuuucll, OF tlnclI
natl. representatives Of the judiciary and Federal Off
GERS at Cincinnati; the Hon VIM. Henry smith, General
Anson Stager, Colonel Pierce. and VIM Penn Nixon, OF
lanes A. Ekln and the Hon. James speed, OF IousNlt;
Colonel c. mgersOll Of Peoria Ill; Colonl James H.
this aud states have also teleGraphed their nten
tlon OF attending