Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-31

commissioners.
Nrs. Grant Nearly Frustrated with Grief
Additional Messages of Coincidence
Selecting site for the Grave
The Funeral Train.
Mt. MACGREGOR, July 2I-A rumor
that Mrs. Grant had become dangerously
i'll was mentioned in the despatch of Sat
urday night as having no foundation 9TH
er than the fact that the widow was much
Frustrated by the reaction after long sus-
pense The report has, however. gained
circulation until the prints of to-day bear
statements that Gen. Grants widow is 50
dangerously i'll and that she will be I'M
able to accompany the remains southwark
on the day of their removal. The state
ments to this effect are unduly alarming
1t is the present purpose of Mrs. Grant to
accompany the remains of her husband to
New York and the family are not now
aware of any condition nor any indica-
lions that should prevent the widow from
so doing. Mrs. Grant had not until the
last day become convinced that no re-
markable cure was to be effected in the
General case, as she had believed and
when his death occurred the effect of dis
appointed hope combined with the natur-
al shock of her bereavement produced a
reaction from which she has not yet re
covered. She is not confined to her bed
and she cannot be said to be sick nor abso-
lutely Frustrated. There has been reac-
ton and no unusual prostration.
Among the visitors to the mountain to-
day was Catholic clergyman, who was
accorded he privilege of viewing General
Grants remains. As he entered the darken-
ed parlor with uncovered head and with a
manner of deep respect he approached and
leaned above the face of the dead General.
Some moments he gaZed intently upon the
remains and then, as he turned away and
the flag was again drawn up over the
silent face, the reverend father mIlrmured:
May his soul rest in peace
The preservation of Gen. Grants re
mains through the heated term for pc
Rod of ten days is a matter of no little i'm
pOrtance. Two days were occupied in the
thorough embalmlng of the remains, the
cavities and arteries being supplied with
embalmng fluid which displaced the blood
as II was introduced in order that the
present favorable condition of the re
mains may be preserved. The embalm-
ing fluid now active will be replaced by
another operation with fresh fluid The
process of absorption also renders fire.
quent treatment of the remains advisable.
The body, when finally inferred,
will have seven distinct coverings. 1t has
not yet been decided upon whether the
body will be covered in his uniform as Il
general or in civilians garments. Over
the outer dress there will be u covering of
tutted satin. Over this there will be a
case of polished copper the third case
will be of red cedar then will come a Gov
ering of royal purple velvet, then a lead
lined cedar box with heavy nickel cor
ners, and over all these will be a solid
steel case. The seven cases will weigh in
all about 300 pounds
Preparations for Gen. Grants Funeral.
NEW YORK, July 27.-Oficials at Gov
ernor's Island were kept busy to-day over
looking dispatches and suggestions of
military men and organizations from the
whole country regarding General Grants
funeral.
A Special meeting of the Chamber of
Commerce and the Produce Exchange
were held to-day and appropriate resolu-
tions adopted by each body touching the
death of General Grant.
The exterior decorations at the city hall
are now complete and they are attractive.
All Military Organizations That Wish Can
March in the Funeral Procession.
NEW HAVEN, Conn, July 27-The fol-
lowing kilograms of interest to militia
men throughout the country were ex-
changed between Stephen II. Smith, adj
jutant-general of Connecticut and Major
General W. >. Hancock to-day:
| would respectfully suggest that if one
or more military organizations from every
State in the Union We're invited to parti-
cpate in the funeral obsequies of General
Grant, think the the invitation would
be gladly received and very generally ac-
cepted.
(Signed) STEPHEN r. SMITH.
Adjutant-general.
Your telegram received and carefully
Considered Although it is not practicable
TOR me to specially invite one or more mil
ltiary organizations from each State as
suggested by you, nevertheless all such as
may promptly tender their services will
be assigned by me to a suitable position in
the line. hope that many will be able to
do So
(SgneD w. S. HANCOCK,
Major General
Organizations other than military in
tending to participate in the funeral of
General Grant, at New York city are re
qVesten to address Col. John Il. Nichol-
spn, aid de-camp to General Hancock, at
Governors Island New York.
The Funeral Train.
The private cars of Mr.. VIM II. Van
derbilt and President Webb, and one bag
gage car will await the mountain train at
Saratoga upon the tracks of the Delaware
If Hudson Canal Company's road. The re
hains will be placed in Mr.. Nanderblt's
ear in which the family Will accompany