The Evening critic., 1881-09-23

The usual tickets of admission were no
good. Many Senators and members were
among those who had the right of admis-
sion. Senator Edmunds came early enough
to get last look at the familiar features
before the casket was closed
The Crowd Increasing.
At p. m. the crowd on the outside of the
Capitol was rapidly increasing. The East
Capitol Park is lined with people, none of
whom are allowed inside of the building
without pass signed by either the Sergeant
alarms Of the Senate or House. Everybody
seems to be patient, however, and are quietly
awaiting the funeral procession. Although
the crowd is dense, not the slightest demon
stration has been made, which shows how
deep Is
The Grief OF Our People
ut the loss of their beloved Chief Magistrate,
The Army OF the Cumberland.
The members of the Grand Army of the
Cumberland mot in the Marshall's office,
Supreme Court, this morning, and passed
resolutions directing the executive commit
tee to prepare complete history Of the cn-
rollment and duties performed by tho sur
vivors of the Grand Army of the Cumber-
land as n guard of honor over the remains
of their late comrade, James A. Garfield.
1t was agreed also that each member of the
society should wear for thirty days badge
of mourning. The badge to be worn will
be badge Of the corps shroudcd in mourn
ing.
The Religious Services
this afternoon were brief but impressive
They commenced at o'clock. Owing to
the limited capacity Of the rotunda the
right of admission was reserved for the
holders Of the tickets issued by the COM
mittee of arrangements, composed of Ser
gcants-at- Arms: Bright and Thompson and
Architect Clark.
These tickets were restricted to the Presi.
dent, the cx-President, members of the
Cabinet, the Diplomatic Corps, the Judges
of the Supreme Court, Senators and Repre-
sentatives, members Of the press, and others
whose official position entitled them to ad.
mission. Most all were accompanied by
their wives and families, and the capacity
of the rotunda was taxed to its utmost.
Chairs and sofas were arranged in circle
around the casket, and all were occupied.
No Additional Decoration
had been made to the rotunda, which had
been already heavily draped with Grape,
high up its sides. All the large paintings
were draped with the same sable emblem
Of sorrow. All the floral tributes remained
at the head and foot of the casket as on
yesterday. These included the wreath
from Queen Victoria; the maltese cross,
from Columbia Commandery, Knights
Templar; the pillow from the Union
Veteran Corps an anchor from an unknown
source; the wreath from the National Rifles
the cross from the Botanical Garden and the
broken column, the pillar, the floral
Heavenly gates, the pillow and the other
beautiful flowers from the White House
conservatory.
How the Audience was Arranged.
The rotunda was divided into four Sec
tions, corresponding with the four en-
frances. The seating arrangements, which
were in charge Of Architect Clark,
were as follows: Sofas for the chief
mourners on the south side, sofas
on the opposite side for the
President the cx-Presidents and men,
bers of the Cabinet. Behind the Cabinet
were seats for the members of the Supreme
Court, the Diplomatic Corps, Senators and
officers of the navy. On the opposite
side of the hall were seats for
members of the House, officers of
the army and representatives of the press
lin the fifth row.. The fifth row on the
other side was reserved for the members of
the Army of the Cumberland. Seats be-
hind the fifth row were reserved for the
public, that is after all other officials en-.
titled to admission had seated themselves.
1t will be seen that the chance for the
general public was necessarily small.