The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-06
ion of Hamilton County have resolved

seciation of Hamilton County have resolved
as follows:
Resolved, That we, with the Nation,
mourn the loss of Major General Hooker,
whose qualities as man and suldier have
reflected honor upon our character as
Americans.
Resolved. That we deplore the loss of
one VINO has filled so important part in
our history, and We extend our sympathy
to those who feel his loss in the social cir
Gle.
Resolved That copy of these resolu-
tions be spread on our minutes, copy fur
nlshed the family of the deceased, and a
copy also be given to each of the daily pa
pers.
III. +. RANDELL, Commander,
IN. J. KELLEY. Vice Commander,
John p SLOUGH, Sergeant Major,
Committee"
The various committees appointed by
the soldiers and citizens, ex-army and navy
officers, Grand Army of the Republic.
Boards of Councilmen and Aldermen, and
Chamber of Commerce. met in the gentle
mems parlor at the Gibson House this
morning to complete the arrangements for
the reception of General Hookers remains
in this city tomorrow.
Mayor Jacob occupied the chair. and Mr..
Cal. Thomas acted as Secretary.
The following dispatch from Philadelphia
was read;
Mayor Jacob:
The remains of Gen. Thomas will arrive
in your CITY at 8 p m. Thursday. The cas-
ket can not be opened. Have gun car
riage, for the case is too large and heavy for
hearse. We desire the funeral obsequies
to be completed on Friday to enable the
relatives to return Friday night.
J. H. TREADwELL
The following committee was appointed
to take the general charge of the arrange
ments and the exercises: General Dicken-
son, Chairman; Colonel Armstrong. Mayor
McClung, Major Fox, Colonel Max Mosler,
Charles C. Jacobs. Major J. Morgan. Colonel
L M. Dayton, Colonel A. f. Jones, Major
jacob, Colonel R. Nj. Moore, General A. r..
Goshorn, Colonel l.. H. Bond and General
H. G. Kennett
The General Committee then adjourned
and the Committee of Arrangements met
and decided upon the following matters OF
detail:
The time of the funeral was fixed at /
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon.
The offer Of the services of the Brown
Guards and band Of the Soldiers Home, of
Dayton, was accepted.
| All ex-soldiers and sailors and all militia.
ry organizations are requested to meet at
| MelOdeon Hall in time to attend the flu.
neral in body, except the ex-army and
navy officers, who will meet at the Gibson
House.
General Kennett, Colonel Jones and Ma.
jof Remley were appointed Committee
on Music and were requested to ask Coun.
Gil for the power to employ three bands.
! Gen. Dickinson, who served as Adjutant
General on Gen. Hooker's staff, was ap
pointed Grand Marshal of the procession.
| The Chief of Police was requested ia
furnish squad of police to keep order.
| Gen. Dickinson, Gen. Fl. G. Kennett
Col. H. G. Armstrong and Major Rem.
ley were appointed Committee on Pro
gramme.
Col. Mosler was directed to invite the
Covington Light Guards to join his com
mand.
Colonel l.. H. Bond, Colonel D. M. Nc
Clung, Major Fox and Colonel Sidney d
Maxwell were appointed Committee OF
Decoration.
Mr.. w. s. Groesbeck offered to have hi
fathers vault in Spring Grove prepared t.
receive the remains and the offer was &C
cepted. Mr.. Groesbeck and General Hooke
were brOthers-in-law.
The Fire Commissioners we're requested
to have fire bells tolled during the funera
and the moving of the procession.
A committee appointed to visit Genera
Augur, of the Newport Barracks, reported
that military guard was accompanying
the remains, and that the Newport com
pany would relieve them upon their arri
val in the city.
The hotels and public buildings were re
quested to place their flags at half mast.