Connecticut western news., 1885-07-29


 lett to future discusslon.' |, CoE Grant hill own the Generafs library, private records, and other papers, many oi which are of great value. Ashe has. developed | literary talent while assisting the General on l the book, he has been advised to avail himself of the opportunities afforded by these docu- mentary possessions. Among them are papers | Eon which much of interest can be written bearing on the Generals experiences rom 1865 to 1868, as well as during his Presidency and since. When Gen. Badeaus "Military Life of General Grant" was published tho General sent handsomely bound copies to the rulers of foreign countries rom whom he hRd received couftesies when abroad. Among tho papers left by the General are autograph ae- Acknowledgements of the receipt of the book. There are enough other interesting and eom~ plimentary letters te make volume in theui- U. s. Grant, tF., will remain on his New Jersey farm, having reconciled himself to tnat prospect Jesse Grant has an opening Tn his business as engineer in project for railway in the valley of the Euphrates. Mrs. Sartoris will naturally return to England, where nor children are, and where her husbsnds family want them to be educated. Her desire, now ever, is to bring her children here and !lve with her mother, and she will try and bring that about In that case the household would consist probably of Mrs Grant, Mrs. Sartorlas and Col Grant and h1s family.
 MESSAGE BY THE PRESIDENT.
 The following proclamation was issued by the President.
 "The President of the United States has just received the sad tidings of the death of that illustrious citizen and ex-President Of the United States, Gen. Ulysses s. Grant, at Mount McGregor in the State of New York, to which place he had lately been removed in the en- deavor to prolong his life.
 In making this announcement to the people of the United States, the President is im- xvif fU1a n flaa of a great military leader who was in the hour of victory magnAnimous; amid disaster, serene and self-sustained; who in every station, whether as & soldier or as Chief Magistrate twice called to power by his fellow country men, trod unswervingly the pathway of duty, undeterred by doubts, single-minded and straightforward.
 The entire country has witnessed with deep emotion his prolonged and patient struggle with painful disease, and has watched by his couch of suffering with fearful sympathy. The destined end has coILo at last, and his | spirit has returned to the Creator who sent it forth.
 The great heart of the nation that followed him when living with love and pride, bows now in sorrow above him dead, tenderly mind ful of his virtues, his great patriotic services, | and of the loss occasioned by his death. In testimony of the respect to the memory of Gen. l Grant, it is ordered that the Executive Mansion | and the several departments at Washington be draped in mourning for period of thirty days, and that all public business shall on the day of the funeral be suspended, and the Secre- taries of War and Navy will cause orders to be issued for appropriate military and naval | honors to be rendered on that day. In witness whereof have herunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States | to be affixed.
 Done at the city of Washington this twenty third day of July, A. D. one thousand eight hundred and eighty-fve, and the indepen- dence of the United States the one hundred and tenth.
 (Signed) GROVER CLEVELAND.
 By the President. T. F. BAYARD, Secretary of State"
 GOV. HILLS MESSAGE.
 The following proclamation has been issued by the Governor of New York;
 Ulysses s. tGrant, twice President of the United States, the defender of the Union, the victorious leader of our soldiers, and General on the retired list of the army, is dead. To the last he was the true soldier, strong in spirit, patient in suffering, strong in death. Hisswarfare is .ended. After the close of his official life, and following that notable Journey around the world, when tributes of esteem from all nations were paid him, he chose his home among the citizens ofo State. He died on our soil in the county of Saratoga, over looking scenes made glorious by revolutionary memories. It is fitting that the State which he chose as his home should especially honor his memory. The words of grief and the tokens of sorrow by which we mark his death shall honor the office which he held and proclaim that praise which shall ever be ac- corded to those who serve the Republic.
 Therefore it is hereby directed that flags on the public buildings of the State be placed at half-mast until his burial, and on that day, yet to be appointed, all ordinary business in the Executive Chamber and the departments of the State government will be suspended
 The people of the State are called upon to display until his funeral emblems of mourn ing, and it is requested that at that hour they cease from their business and pay respect to the distinguished dead.
 Given under my hand and the privy seal of the State of New York, at the Capitol, in the city of Albany, the twenty-third day of July, eighteen hundred and eighty-fve.
 DAVID B. HILL.
 THE ARMY.
 Adj.-Gen. Drum, by command of Lieut.. Gen. Sheridan, issued the following order:
 In compliance with the instructions of thu President, on the day of the funeral, at eacf military post, the troops and cadets will bt paraded and the order read to them, aftel which all labors for the day will cease. Int national flag will be displayed at half mast At tdawn of the day thirteen guns will be fired and afterward, at intervals of thirty minutes between the rising and setting of the sun, single gun, and at the close of the day na tional salute of thirty eight guns. The officer | OI the army VIII wear crap6 on the leIb aTll and on their swords, and the colors of tht Battalion of Engineers, of the several regi ments, and of the United States Corps o Cadets will be put in morning for the perioC ot six months, The date and hour of tn funeral will be communicated to the depart ment commanders by telegraph, and by then to their subordinate commanders.
 THE NAVY.
 Secretary Whitney issued an order directing That the ensigns at each naval station, and o each vessel of the United States Navy in com mission, be hoisted at half mast, and that 1 gun be fired at intervals of every half houl from sunrise to sunset at each naval station and on boardi flag ships and of vessels actinl singy on the day of the funeral where thi order may be received in time; otherwise ol the day after it's receipt. Officers of the nav and marine corps will wear the usual badge O mourning attached to the sword hilt and oI the left arm, for period of thirty dGys.
 ON THE ROUTE TO NEW YORK. MT. ". J. Arkeu has arranged the following time table for the removal of the remain from Mount McGregor. On Tuesday, Aug. 1 leave Mount McGregor at one p. m.; arrive a Saratoga at two p. m.; leave Saratoga at half , past two D. m.; arrive in Albany at half pas four p. m.; leave Albany at twelve o'clock nooI Wed, Aug 5 and arrive at about half pas four p. m. in New York. In the interval iron hah-past four p. m. Tuesday to noon of Wed nesday, August 5, the remains will lie in stat at the Cap1tol, ana rom the tlme or arflVa . in New York on Wednesday afternoon unt Saturday, August 8, the body will lie in stat at the City Hall. The public obsequies of tn funeral will take place on Saturday, at sucl time as the civic authorities may arrange, an the interment will then follow in Central Parl INCIDENTS.
 ) The embalming was completed. The cheek and face by the process made use of have as ! sumed fullness, the deeper furrows and line have been filled out and the expression of tn ) face is now one of peace and rest and yer : natural It is said that the cottage in whicl } Gen. Grant died will never again be used as private residence, Mir. Jos. ". Drexel, it [ owner, having decided to present it to tn United States Government There will surel cling about it memories of more than common interest.
 The casket in which Gen. Grant is burie, is six feet long and weighs 250 pounds. Tn shell is of red cedar, covered with the fines purple silk velvet, and with heavy solid silve