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The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-25
After Private Service at Mt. McGregOr, the
Body Will Be Conveyed to Albany and
Thence to New York.
Messages of Sympathy Received from
Queen Victoria and Others.
Official 0rders-A Talk with DR.. Douglas
Grants Memoirs-The Drexel Cottage
To Be Preserved as Memorial.
THE FUNERAL.
Private Burial Service to be Held for the
Family at Mt. McGregor.

Family at Mt. McGregor.
MT. M CGREGoR, July 24.-It is now deter
mined that the obseouies will begin on Mt Nc
Gregor The family fully recognize the claim
of tho people and the Nation to do honor to the
remains of General Grant, but there is a feeling
that before all the pomp and pageant of burial
the family should have their dead all by them
selves for season of service. The family
would be alone when their funeral service is
held, and before the remains go out to the people
to mourn over. Thus the funeral ceremonies
for the family will be held here in the cottage
at such time as may seem best. DR.. Newman
will be with the family, and conduct with them
the service over the dead,
The President is anxious, and has so expressed
himself by message, that there should be
National funeral, and that under direction and
care of the War Department, beginning when
the remains are started from the mountain. and
ending at the place of sepulture.
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Gen. Hancock to Take Charge of the Military
Pageant,

Mt McGREGoR, July 24.-Adjutant-general
Drum arrived on the mountain this evening He
was the bearer of a letter from President Cleve-
land to Mrs. Grant rendering lot in the
Soldiers Home Grounds, as a burial place for
the dead General, if it should meet the views of
the family. In conversation General Drum said:
II have, today transmitted General Hancock
an order from the Secretary of War directing
General Hancock TO take entire charge of the
military part of General Grants funeral from
the present to the day Of burial, and all military
of any kind here will be under his direction,
and to him applications must be made by all
military organizations that may desire to take
part in the obseques
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-25
A Special Guard from U. S. Grant Post.

Mt McGREGoR, July 24-General Gates, Col.
Barber and II. W. knight, of Brooklyn, called
upon Colonel Grant this morning, and stated
that Grand Army Post No 327, of Brooklyn, had
become the L. s. Grant Post. Upon the death
of the General they had assumed his name, and
desired to tender private body-guard of thirteen
meu. who should come uniformed and unarned
1t was also desired that their detail, on the day
of the funeral should constitute special body
guard and guard of honor to the remains Col.
Grant thanked the gentlemen, and accepted the
post detail for the body guard, and the men will
leave Brooklyn tonight.
There will be over two thousand representa-.
tives of Grand Army posts from various parts of
the country mere tomorrow They will camp in
tents pitched on the mountain, and VIII take
their meals on the Motel veranda
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-25
Tho New Jersey Forest Fires.

CAMDEN, July 24.-The New Jersey forest
fires are now assuming the most alarming pro-
portions, and unless heavy rain soon quenches
the flames they will accomplish the destruction
of a number of small towns and settlements
among the pines of Camden ard Atlantic counties
Yesterday the towns of Atco, Jackson Sloan
town. Waterford, Pestletown, Winslow Weeks
town HammOnton, Absecom and number of
other smaller places in Camden and Burlington
counties, near the Camden & Atlantic railroad
were surrounded by brush and wood fire, and
all the inhabitants were out fighting the flames
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-25
A Protest from Massachusetts,

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, July 4.The Republic
an tomor will say: THE country will share
the sentiment of the people Of Washington
in regard to the great captains
burial place. The fitting spot for
the body of the Nations hero
is in the Nations capital. New York has shown
a greed after one more show for the hurrying
populace, and the family of Grant have weakly
and hastily yielded to it, without waiting to
hear the voice of wiser friends, or of his coun-
trvmenn
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-25
To BE Buried with Military Honors

WASHINGTON; July 4-President Cleveland
was to night advised by telegram, from Adjutant-
general Drum, now at Mount McGregor, that he
had delivered the Presidents letter to Mrs
Grant, and that she and the children expressed
q desire to have General Grant buried with
national honors. Their wishes will be respected
and the ceremonies will take place as already In
dicated in the Press dispatches. President Cleve-
land and members of the Cabinet will attend the
funeral in New York, on Saturday, the sth of
August
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IN ENGLAND AND FRANCE.
Action Taken by Prominent Americans To
Express Their Sympathy.

LONDON, July PA umber of prominent
Americans will assemble tomorrow at the resi-
dence of Minister Phelps to consult upon the
proper measures to take in view of the death of
General Grant, and to adopt resolutions of sym
pathy with the family of the dead soldier, The
legation will be closed on the day of the funeral
Minister Phelps and Mr. White, Second Secre-
tary Of Legation, had accepted invitations to the
ball to be given tonight by the Prince of Wales
but owing to the death of General Grant, they
have written letters of regret that they cannot
attaOd
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-25
Comments of the Press.

LONDON, July 24-The Post says: "The
American Republic has lost one of its most illus
trous citizens. General Grant will be best re-
membered as the able soldier who prevented the
final severance of the great Republic 1t is thus
that he will be known to posterity Though not
a Napoleon nor Wellington he handled large
armies and led them to victory
The Standard says although the death Of
General Grant was long expected the event is
not the less deplored We can only share with
his mourning countrymen in a sense of the loss
Of one whose career was so notable so honora-
BILE to himself and SO useful to his native laud.
If that was possible, he even rose in popularity
when the Nation saw the way he faced poverty
and ruin. Simple and modest, he was never
cast down by reverses nor elated by prosperity;
never q great strategist, he knew only one
course, namely, to fight To day from Cape Cod
to the Alaskan Isles the land will once more re-
sound with the fading memories of the war;"
The Daily Telegraph devotes two columns to
review of General Grants military career
Edi torially it says: yesterday the greatest
and most successful soldier that the United
States has produced breathed his last. In no
portion of the United States have the financial
disasters marking the close Of General Grants
career been regarded with more sympathy and
regret than in England. Beyond all others he
was best fitted to cope with the tremendous
crisis which made him, and when the grave
closes over all that is mortal of Ulysses Simpson
Grant, it will be felt that he leaves behind HIM
no man cast in a simpler, sincerer or more
heroic mould"
All the European newspapers have laudatory
notices Of General Grant. The comments of the
French papers are slightly tinged with Grants
German sympathies during the FrancoPrussian
war
The Berlin Zeitung to-day says General
Grants death will excite real sympathy through
out Europe His name and works were in
scribed forever on the pages of history.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-25
The Loss at the Oakland Tannery Fire.

LOUISVILLE KY, July 24.-The loss on the
Oakland tannery, which burned at an early hour
this morning, is greater than anticipated.
The loss on the building will be $4,000 and
stock $25. 900, half of which is covered by insur-
ance. The Krieger Bros are the owners. The
origin OF the FIRE is not known
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-25
The Canopy for the Coffin.

NEW YORK, July 24-The canopy to be used
above General Grants coffin was sent to Sara
toga to-day. 1t was last used at the funeral of
Bishop Simpson, at Philadelphia. 1t consists of
four heavily carved mahogany posts, with black
broadcloth and damask silk curtains, looped with
silk and chenille tasses.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-25

spect to the funeral of its late commander. Gen.
Grant, being communicated to them. they viii
convene the different communicates throughout
the Union, and issue the proper orders for par.
ticipatiou in the obsequies, audthe usual mourn
ing The following telegram was received By
the New York Commandery this afternoon:
''To c. A. Carleton
The California Commardery mourns the be
reavement which has deprived New York of its
Commander, and the Loyal Legion Of its grand
est ana best beloved companion,
wv. L. ELLIOTT Commander
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-25
JEFF Davis's Opinion of General Grant.

The following was sent to the Boston Globt
upon condition that no part of it should b.
printed until after the death Of General Grant:
'NEw ORLEANS. April 4, 1S85.-The follow
ing letter received by your correspondent
today from Jefferson Davis
"BEAUvOIR Miss, April 2 1885
"Slr-1our letter, asking me to give my views
the subject of General Grants military career has
been received With most respectful consideration
for you and the distinguished paper you represent
must decline to comply with the request for the fol
lowing reasons General Grant is reported dying; all
though ne invaded our country with ruthless track il
was with open hand and far as know, he abetted
neither pillage arson When his armies were SO
successful that General Lees army had not even the
power further to retreat, General Grant gave terms
both liberal and courteous and has since the war
believe, shown no malgnity nor perpetuated SANDERS
against Confederates. either of the military civil
service Therefore, instead of seeking to disturb tha
quiet of his closing hours would if it were in my
power, willingly contribute to the repose of his mine
and the comfort of his body. JLSTERsoN DAVIS"
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-25
The Acceptance of New Yoek,s Offer.

New YORK, July 24-Mayor Grace to-day re-
ceived the following dispatch from his private
secretary at Mount McGregor, in regard to the
offer made by the city, of place of burial in
one of the parks belonging to the city:
Colonel Grant instructs me to say that
upon condition that the wish of the General that
a place be reserved beside him for Mrs. Grant
is observed, he, in behalf of the family definite
ly accepts. You are, therefore, at liberty TO
take action upon this information, which is final.
The family prefer Central Park
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-25
MESSAGES OF SYMPATHY.
From the Queen, Prince and Princess of Wales
Ex-President Arthur and Others.

EX-IreS1QenC arthur and Others
Mt MCGREGOR, July 24-The following mes
sages, in addition to those heretofore noted,
have been received:
FROM THE QUEEN.
'WASHINGToN, July "a.
"Mrs. u. S, Grant:
Her Majesty, the Queen, requests me to con-
vey to yourself and family her sincere coincidence
on the death of General Grant.
BRITISH MINISTER"
FROM THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES.
70 Mr., u 8 Grant. LONDON Ju,A2+.
Accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of
your distinguished husband. We shall always
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-25
The yice-President's Action.

NASdENGTON July Zf-hOn. w. L. Can3Qay,
Sergeantat arms of the Senate, has received the
following dispateh
''OAKLAND HOUSE ST. CLAIR SPRINGS,
Mich, July 24.
'It is proper that the Senate Of the United
States shall participate with the other depart
ments of the govern nrlent and with the people in
doing honor to the memory of General
Grant I therefore designate the follow.
ing senators to represent that body
in connection with the funeral
ceremonies: Justin Morrill,, John Sherman
John A Logan, j. Donald Cameron, Wade
Hampton. William Ransom, Joseph E. Brown,
l. G. Harris and John F. Miller of California
You will notify them Immediately, and are re-
quested 10 officially accompany them.
THOMAS A. HENDRICKS, Vice president.
Of the senators named by the Vice-presi dent
Mr.. Miller is in Alaska, Mr. Cameron in Mon
tana, and Messrs Harris and Brown out of the
reach of the telegraph. The remaining senator's
wore notified by telegraph tonight, and the
Vicepresident was Informed of the absence of
the others, and asked to name substitutes This
will probably be done tomorrow. Although the
Vicepresident only named nine senators, it is
probable full delegation of twelve will be pres
ent at the funeral.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-25
The Loyal Legion.

NEW YORK, July 24.-Tho board of officers of
the Grand Commandery Of the Military Order of
adelphia, have notified the New York Command
cry that upon the action of the latter, with re-
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of coincidence on the death of Grant was adopted.
Minister McLane dwelt upon the Importance of
General Grants military career adding that the
South would unite with the North in expressions
of sorrow.
Mr.. McLane was requested to forward copy
of the resolution to Mrs. Grant
The American flag on the legation was drap@d
with black, and flies at half mast
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-25
Proclamation by Governor OgIesby.

SPRINGFIELD Ill, July Ex-Governor Oglesby
issued proclamation to-day requesting that
delegations be appointed by all military and
civic organizations of the State to rep
resent their respective bodies at the
funeral of General Grant; that the
flags on all public buildings be allowed to remain
at half mast until the close of the burial services
and that in all communities memorial services be
held on the day Of burial.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-25

city. 1t stated that it was likely the PROPOSE
ton would be accepted. A resolution was
adopted empowering the mayor in case the
proposition was accepted. to appoint a committee
to collect the quota to be contributed by the
people toward a national monument
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-25

Mt. McGREGoR, July 2l-The embaming
will be completed today The cheeks and face
by the process made use of, have been made to
assume a fullness; the deeper burrows and lines
have been filled out, and the expression of the
face is now one of peace and rest On Monday
the remains will be placed in casket, and the
near friends will be permitted to view the re-
mains
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-25
TIE FIRE RECORD.
Fire in Lilientha1 s. Co.'s Tobacco Factory

Fire in Lilienthal & Co.'s Tobacco Factory
Loss, $25O,OOO.
New YORK, July 24-At 1890 o'clock tonight
fire was discovered in the nue-story snuff and to-
bacco factory of S. P. Liientha, Barclay and
Washington streets. Shortly aftor the arrival of
the fire department., an explosion from some
unknown cause blew out several doors and
windows, injuring six iremen. John Driscoll
sustained compound fracture of the right leg
and other injuries: At l:30 A. NJ. the fire was
under control The loss is estimated at $3.50, ,000
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-25
Proclamation by Rhode Islands Governor.

Procl5lMatlOn hy EhOde Islands Governor.
PROVIDENCE, July 24.-Both Governor Wett-
more and Mayor Doyle have issued procama
tions announcing the death of General Grant,
and directing the display Of emblems of mourn
ing on State and city buildings, and suggest ting
a suspension of business and general display Of
mourning emblems on the occasion of the fun
eral. Governor Wettmore this morning sent a
dispatch Of coincidence to Colonel Grant.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-25
HIaiI-Carrier Killed i'm Ar,zona

IUcsoN J. T., July 24-Sheriff Paul received
telegram to day from A. Baldwin, justice of
the peace at karsaw, stating that l. NJ.
and the mail robbed, about six miles from that
place yesterday afternoon. No further particu-
lars received.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-25
Proclamation by Governor Robbie.

AUGUSTA, Me-, July Ex-Governor Robie, to-
night, issued a proclamation directing that the
flags upon the public buildings in the State be
placed at half-mast until the day of General
Grants funeral and requesting that business be
suspended on that day.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-25

EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, Albany, July "a.
''To Cof. Fred D. Grant, Mt. McGregor, n. Y:
.'On behalf of the citizens of the State Of New
York, IYhave respectfully to requst that the
body ofsGeneral Grant may be permitted to lie
in statesat Albany for at least one day. For this
purpose tender the use of the Capitol, and will
duly order such military escorts as shall be ap-
propriste / trust the family of the dead
soldier may deem it possible to accede to this
request, and SO allow the people of the State
an opportunity at their Capitol to pay respect to
the distinguished dead Col. John S. McEwan
is the bearer of this letter. and will, for con-
fer with you as to the arrangement of details.
with sineare sympathy, very truly yours,
"DAVID B. HILL
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-25
GEN EEAL NOTES.
The Cottage Where the General Died To g.


Mt. MCGREGoR, July q. The disposition Of
the cottage in which General Grant died rests
with Joseph w. Drexe and the Associated
Press is authorized to announce that the cottage
will never again be occupied by any family or
persons. Mr.. Drexel will in due time. present
it to the State or national government The
house will be presented intact, with all its
present belongings, furniture, fixtures, etc, as
a gift to the Nation or commonwealth
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-25

InstTuctions to Diplomatic and Consula,
Officers by Secretary T.ayard.

WASHINGTON, July 24.-Secretary Bayard has
aaarAssed a circular to all of the diplomatic and
consulars officers of the United States, in which
he invites attention to the presidential pro
clamation announcing death Of General Grant
He directs that the flags of the Offices be dis
played at half-mast the reception of the
circular. and that the usual symbols of mourning
be assumed for period of thirty days.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-25
The Movement for Grant Monument.

New YORK, July 24--Tho mayor to-day ap-
pointed committee of one hundred citizens to
raise New York city's share of the expense fol
the erection of national monument to General
Grant Among the members of this committee
are Samuel j. Tilden, Chester A. Arthur, Alonzo
b. Cornell, VIM. NJ. Evarts, Oswald Often.
dorfer, Thomas L. James, Edward Cooper,
Smith Ely, jr., W. H. Wickham. Roscoe Conk-
ling, Noah Davis, Cornelius n. Bliss, Eugene
Kelley, George Bliss. Whitelaw Reid, John
Jacob Astor, Parke Goodwin, Henry B. Hyde,
General George B. Mcclellan, Doctor Fordyce
Barker, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jesse Seligman,
Joseph W. Drexel, David NJ. Stone, David
Dows, Hamilton Fish, Pierre Lorillard, Ogden
Goelet and Joseph Pulitzer.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-25
Meeting at the american Legation in Paris

PARIS, July PA meeting of Americans was
held at Tie United States legation this after.
noon. Minister McLane presiding. resolution
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-25
Status of the Grant Trust Fund.

New YORK. July 24.-The Tribune will pub
lish, to omorrow, q statement Of the present
status of the trust fund raised by the citizens
of New York for General Grant several years
ago. After telling how at the suggestion of the
late Governor Morgan $18S,000 of the fund was
invested in Wabash railroad first mortgage
per cent bonds, which were then considered as
good as governments, Governor Morgan guaran-
teeing them and undertaking to make both prin-
cipal and interest good out OF his own private
fortune, in case the interest should be defaulted
for six months The Tribune says: What
six months ago seemed an almost impossible
contingency will probably become fact within
few days. On Aug | the interest on the
bonds in question will be six months in arrear,
and it is probable Governor Morgans executors
will, in accordance with his guarantee, pay over
to the trustees of the fund the principal and
interest Only one question remains to be deter
mined. 1t has been suggest ted that if the executors
of the Morgan estate lend to the railway the
money wherewith to pay the interest on the
bonds held in trust for Generla Grant and his
family, there would technically be no default,
and therefore the Morgan estate would not be
liable for the principal Whatever course Gov
ernor Morgan, if alive, would have pursued
under these circumstances, his executors
by the exact legal Interpretation of
his written guarantee. The whole question
of the liability at the present Juncture OF the
executors, under the testators guarantee, has
been referred to a LAWYER who will examine the
point at once and give his opinion within few
days. In the meantime there is reason to be-
lieve that on Aug l the guarantee will be carried
out and the $l6S, 900, with the arrears Of inter-
est will be paid to the treasurer of the fund"
Tribute from Ex-President Hayes.
CINcINNATI, July 24-At the meeting of the
Loyal Legion, the following letter was read
from the commander:
Fremont, O., July %, 1885.
ITO Captain k. H. Mattox. Recorder:
my Dear Sir-I am sorry cannot attend
the meeting of Ohio Commandery of the Loyal
Legion, at Cincinnati, tomorrow evening.
General Grant was the most ilustrious members
Of our society. AS long the annals OF
our Republic last he will be- known
and honored throughout the world.
He was tho most illustrious soldier OF tha