Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-03
The Presidents ProeIamatlsn-Ths
Flags on all PHbllc Buildings
Directed to be Placed
at Half.Mast.

INDIANAPOLIS, November 2 The oiti,
gems meeting convened at niue o'clock
this morning, with Mayor Caven 10 the
chair. The committee Gu resolutions
asked until tomorrow to report. A com.
mittee Of arrangements, Of twenty-five
persons, was appointed. LIMITATIONS to
attend the funeral of Senator Morton
we're ordered to be issued to President
Hayes and cabinet, the judges and off.
GERS Of the Supreme Court, General
sherman and other army officers, aud
the governors of the several States. 1t
is further recommended that the surviy.
ing soldiers OF Indiana, the independent
organizations of the State, and the Uni.
ted States soldiers within the State, be
also iLvited to attend the fuaeral; and
that the soldiers meeting, about to be
held in this city, be requested to take
charge Of all the arrangements.
1t is further recommended that the
Masonic, Odd Fellows and other bsnevo-
lent and voluntary organizations of the
State, and officers and students Of the
institutions Of learning, etc, be invited
to attend the funeral. 1t is also recon-.
meuded that al the citizens OF the State
not embraced in the above enumeration
be cordially invited to attend the funeral
ceremonies and to follow to the grave the
remains Of their great friend and fellow
citizen; and the family Of the deceased
senator are most respectfully requested
TO allow his remains TO be deposited in
state in the great hall Of the courthouse,
to remain there, under a guard of honor,
during such time as may be agreeable to
them.
TIE COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
appointed at the citizens meeting this
morning, have fully aged on the pro-
gramme of ceremonies for Sunday and
Monday, and have assigned to several
sub-committees their respective duties.
General Lew Wallace, of Charlottesville.
who has been selected as chief marshal.
is here tonight, selecting bis staff Of as.
slstanis and arranging g line OF march
The order Of services at the church on
Monday Is announced as follows: Chants
BY the choir; scripture reading, by Rev.
Myron W. Reed opening prayer, by Rev
Henry day, DID; hymn; sermon By
Joseph Bradford Cleaver; anthem by the
choir, eulogy BY Rev j. Fl. BsyIess, DID ;
prayer by Prof. s. K. Hoshour; hymn;
benedictioD.
The grand master and grand patriarch
Of the Independent Order Of Odd.Fel.
lows, Of Indiana, have issued circulars
calling upon the various eucampmeuts
aud lodges 10 the State to take action on
the death OF their late brother, Senator
Morton. The military from several cities
in the State have signi6ed their intention
Of attending the funeral.
AT q meeting of the German veteran
association here this evening, q resolu.
ton was passed inviting all ex.soldiers
Of the State Of Indiana to meet them at
their headquarters, Mozart Hall, this
city, on Monday next, to pay their last
tribute OF respect to the great war gov.
ernor.
The railroads will run excursion trains
Sunday, on which day the body will lie
in state.
The city council met in special session
This evening, passing appropriate re,o.
%luiions, deciding 10 attend the funeral In
q body, and ordering the money neces-
sary for expenses.
The family Of Senator Morton have re.
eeIVed a large number Of kilograms Of
sympathy from prominent persons aud
personal friends.
THE Presidents PROCLAMATION GLAZING
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS.
The following was issued at late hour
this evening:
ExEcUTvg MAysroE.
WAsHAeTos, d. q. November. !
lament the sad occasion which maker
II my duty to testify public respect for
the eminent citizen and distinguished
statesman whose death yesterday, at hi,
home IN Indianapolis, has been made
known 10 the people by telegraphic an
nouncement. The services Of Oliver p.
Morton TO the nation 10 the difficult and
responsible administration OF the afairl
OF the State OF Indiana, as It's governor
at a very critical juncture Of the late
civil war, can never DO over.estimated bJ
his countrymen. His long service in III,
senate has shown bis great power as q
legislator and az a leader and chief coun
cillor Of q political party charged with
the conduct Of the government during
that period In ell things and at al
times be has been able, strenuous anC
faithful in the public service, and BIZ
fame With his c%ountrymen rests upon 4
secure foundation. The several execu
tive departments will be closed on III,
day Of bis funeral. and appropriate bon
ors should be paid to the memory Of III,
deceased slatesman BY the whole nation
X. B HAYES.
HONOR OF MOTION.
The President issued directions earl,
: to day that the flags on all public build