The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-11-03

BY his countrymeD. His long service
in the Senate has shown MS ability,
and Ms 3 leader and chief couL cellor Of
q political party charged with the con-
duct OF the GOV ernmeDt during that per-
ilous time, Al d at all times, he has been
able, strenuous and faithful in the public
service, and his fame with his country
men rests upon secure foundation. The
executive departments will De closed on
the day of his funeral, and appropriate
honors saou be paid 10 the memory of
the deceased statesman by the whole
nation.
LSignedl Z. B. HAYES.
WASHINGTON, November 2,-The
Cabinet CounclI to-day was attended by
the heads OF ali the Departments, and as
soon as the proceedings were opened at
tention WAS directed to the death OF Sen
stor Morton. Expressions OF deep regret
were connected vita the discussion OF
the proper means OF showing regard for
the deceased, and the proper hOnors
due. 1t WAS suggested that some repre-
sentative OF the Cabinet should attend
the funeral, but it was OF decided who it
would be. 1t WAS thought fitting that
Secretary ThOmpson, being al Indiaul-
An, shonld go. He Is now suffering from
very severe cold contracted on tie
Virginia trip, and should be recover It i,
likely that that gentleman, accompanied
oy the Attorney -Gener1l, will 60 to In
disnspOiis. 1t is hardly probable that
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CINCINEATI. November 2 "A numer-
ously attended meeting was held at the
Gibson House tonight to make some
formal expression of sympathy At the
death OF Senator Morton. Mayor Moore
presided. Speecnes were made by Gov
ernor Young, Judge Swing, or the
United States Court 4. II. Stephenson,
Benz amin EsgIeston and y. j Dodds
and appropriate resolutions were adopted.
INDIANAPOLIS, November 2.-The
Committee of Arrangements appointed
at the citizens meeting this morning
have fully agreed on the programme o3
ceremonies tor Sunday and Monday
and have assigned 10 the several sub-cJm-
mlttees their respective duties General
Lew Wallace, OF Charlottesville, who
has been selected as chief marshal, is here
to night seectng his staff OF assistants
and arranging line OF march The order
OF services at the church on Monday ls
announced rs follows: Chants by the
Choir; Scripture Reading, Rsv. NJ. ".
Reed; Opening Prayer, Rev. Henry
Day, D. D.; Hymn; Sermon, Joseph
Bradford Clesver; Anthem, choir; Eu-
logy, Rev. j. II. Bsyless, ID D.; Prayer,
Prof 5. X. Hoshon; Hymn; Benedictiou.
The Grand Master and Grand
Patriarch OF the l. o. o. +. Of Indiana
have issIed circulars calling on the
y-rIous encampments and lodges in the
State TO take action on the death ct
their late brother. senator Morton. The
military companies from the several
cities in the State haye elgniied their
intention of attending. AT q meeting
Of the German Veteran Association here,
This evening, a resolution WAS passed in
vlting all the ex-soldIers OF the State Of
Indians, to meet At MsZart Hall, IN this
city, on Monday next, to pay their last
tribute OF respect to the great war
governor The railroads will all run
excursion trains on Sunday, on which
day the body will lie in state The city
council, which met in special sesson this
afternoon, passed appropriate resolutions
and decided TO attend the funeral in n
body. The family of Senator Morton
nave received large number Of tele.
grams OF sympathy from prominent per.
sons and personal friends. We are per
mitted to copy the following:
WASHINGTON, D g., Nov. 2.
Col. ". r HaiioUay, Indianapolis:
Your message was received last even
ing. | share most fully in the sorrow
which our whole country feels in the loss
of 50 eminent, patriotic and wise n states
man AS the late Senator Morton. The
Senate adjourned Immediately this
morning on the announcement OF his
death, having frs! appointed as a com
rattee TO attend the funeral obsequies
Senators Mcdonald, Davis of Ii lnOIs,
Burnside, Baysrd, Cameron of Pennsyi
vsnis, and Booth.
(Signed) W. A. WHEELER
Vice President