National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-25
HoH..JOHH ALLISON.
Funeral Of the Late Register Of the Treasury |
Services Mt His Residence In this City-Thc |
Remains Sent to Pennsylvania- resolutions
Adopted by Treasury OfHciRls.


Remains Sent to Pennsylvania-Resoiut ions
Adopted by Treasury Oficials.
The funeral Of Hon. John Allison, late Register
OF the Treasury, took place from his residence No
1912 New York avenue northwest, yesterday after-
noon, at Ave o'clock. The funeral services we're
conducted by the Rev. B. Peyton Brown, OF the
Foundry Church, aud Rev. II, X. Naylor. of the
Metropolitan Church. Mr.. NaylOr gave brief ac-
count Of Mr Allison's life, during which he paid
high tribute to his career as Christian and gen.
tleman. Tho funeral was attended by Secretary
Sherman, Assistant Secretary Hawley. Chief Clerk
Upton, the entire Pennsylvania delegation In Con.
greSs, nil the heads OF bureaus In the Treasury Dc
partment and many distinguished citizens Of this
city. The body was encased in magnificent
casket, covered with black cloth, heavily fringed
with silver bullion.
The noral tributes were numerous, the lid Of the
coffin being entirely concealed by choice exotics
furnished by sympathizing friends The most
noticeable emblem was large white pillow, com.
posed Of carnations and lilies. which was srs.
pended dove, pointing with its beak to the word
rest" This beautiful design was presented by tho
clerks Of the Registers Office and was prepared by
J. II. Small AMER the ceremonies at the house the
remains were taken to the Baltimore and Potomac
depot, where they were placed In special car for
transportation 10 Beaver Pa. the home Of the de.
ceased Mr. J. I. Power, Of the Warrant Division.
and Mr. y. h Walker. OF the Tonnage Division
lntcrmcnt The c,erks Of the registers office
formed guard of honor, and escorted the remains
tn tie depot
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED by TREASURY OFF,.
GALS.
Tie sudden death of the Hon. John Allison, Reg
lister of the Treasury, on Saturday morning last
created quite sensation, especially in the Treas
ury Department, where deaths among It's officials
have recently become more numerous than agrcea-
Bile
A meeting Of the various prominent officials of
the Treasury Department was held IN the Seule.
tary's room on saturday morning, At which the
Hon John \. Hawley. Assistant Secretary Com.
missioner johnson. Of the Customs Bureau; Hon.
j. II. Ella, Finh Auditor; Hon. Edward MCPncrsOn
Superintendent Of Bureau of Printing and Emgrav-
ing. and Dr. II. 4. Liudennan, Director Of the
Mint, were Appointed committee to dram appro;;
pirate resolutions, which they did, and reported
the following at all adjourned meeting held in the
| afternoon:
The officers OF the Treasury Department have
heard with deep regret Of the death Of Hon John
Allison, Register OF the Treasury and take occasion
to express their estimate Of the character OF the
deceased and their Appreciation OF the fidelity with
which. for periotO Of nine years, he discharged,
almost mp the hour Of his death, the varied and
important trusts cunhded to his care
great responsibilities Of his Office with rare intcil!
gcncc, umtagsiug Industry, and great acceptance
both Ia the several secretaries under whom ne
served aud 10 the public whose Interests lac filth
"R,sorci. That upouthis mournnrl occasion We
place on record our sense Of the personal loss
tniucd by ourselves whose long and constant init
macy with the deceased taught us both respect aud
esteem iIr his many manly and generous quail
tiles
"R,~',oi. That we tender to the family Of tho
deceased sympathy ia their bereavement, and
| that We will In II body attend the funeral.
"HAat'!. hat copy of these resolutions bC
sent to the family bvrciNCd; be r!ncod on the re
| cord, 81 he Department, and be printed in the
| daily LCN<p,i,yTs. 80
| "liyuiy !. French Assistant Secretary; \. J. W
Tabor Fourth Auditor: Ezra Is French, Second
| AU.lilni John }. Knot Comptroller Ul currency
Edward Nuuug Chief Of Bureau OF Statistic; J. VI
| MCG.rw. sixth Auditor William =. TircomO. Dep
| uly REGISTER; JgrUb H. Eiu, Fnh Auditor
| Tho clerks IN the Office OF the Register of Tho
| Treasury ulsu held meeting saturday afternoon
| Mr. ". j. rtcOinb in the chair, and ". +. Cope
secretary: and AdOp'el resolutions OF regret alIC
| CUndVlcnc, suitable 10 the occasion.