St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-24
I'm the Northwest.
IN BISMARCK.

BISMARCK, Oak, July 23.-When the
news of the death of Gen. Grant came bells
were tOlled and nearly all the business
| houses were draped with Grape before noon.
\ touching incident was the placing of
Grape upon the corner stone of the capital
building, which Gen. Grant assisted In lay
| ing two years ago. Gov. Pierce has issued
| the following:
I'm recognition of the universal sorrow at
the death of Gen. Grant, recommend that
| the day set apart for his funeral be observed
throughout the territory by ceasing from or
dinary business pursuits, and that people
| unite in testifying their respect for the de-
parted soldier, the foremost citizen
or his time, Such lives are rare
Few men are permitted to rem
der0 such service, to gain such renown, to
merit such distinction. In his victories the
people rejoiced, in his misfortunes they sOr-
rowed, in his death they mourn. Looking
back on Il career Of unexampled success, on
record of SURPRISING brilliancy, his great
est triumph came at the close of his years.
when nation, forgetting its past differences,
bowed in sorrow around his bedside and
united in gracious tribute to his honor and
his name. Unconquerable in war, ,magnani1n-
Gus in victory, simple and unostentatious in
peace, he came close to the hearts of the
people, and to the people is committed a fit
ting observance of the day when he shall be
laid TO rest with Washington and Lincoln
enshrined like them in q nations gratitude
and nations love.
IN BALDWIN.
Special to the Globe.
BALDWIN, Wis, July 23.-The news re-
ceived here this morning of Gen. Grants
death, though long expected, cast gloom
over everyone. Citizens gathered i'm
groups, discussing in hushed tones the ex-
presidents many virtues. Even those who
have been unsparing in their condemnation
of his career as president of the United
States had only words of regret because of
his death and sympathy for his bereaved
family. His loss is indeed national cal
amity. He takes his place beside those
gone before whom we have to honor. Flags
are at half-mast, and general disposition
to spend the hour in sorrow manifests itself
on every side.
Laugh, and the world laughs with you;
Weep, and you weep alone"
Not so, however, in this case, for the
whole nation mournS his loss and mingles
its tears with those of a grief-stricken
family.
IN YANKToN.
Special to the Globe.
YANKToN, Oak, July 23.-All business
houses are draped in mourning, Mrs.
Alexander Sharp, who is Mrs. Grants sis
ter, resides in Yankton. She, in company
with her husband, will leave in the morn
ing for Washington to attend the funeral.
The Evening Telegram says:
''The life of Grant, like that of Lincoln,
was wonderful life. 1t burst suddenly upon
the world and strongly captivated it, and viii
be wonderful chapter In the history of
the republic.
The Press says:
He lived down the SANDERS and calumnies
boru of political and personal jealousies, and
it can be said that in all this wide world he
has scarcely an enemy.
A mass meeting was held tonight by the
citizens to express their sympathy for the
family of Gen. Grant. Mai. Sharp, Gen.
Grants brother-in law, was present at the
meeting.
IN REDFIELD.
Special to the Globe.
REDFIELD, OAK, July 23.-Our citizens
learned with sorrow of Gen. Grants .death
this afternoon. The news first reached here
about o'clock, but it did not become gen.
orally known until afternoon. Flags fiy at
half-mast and the city hall bell tolled out
the mOurnful intelligence. Appropriate
memorial services will be held at
the Methodist church next Sunday.
The o.. A. r. post here will
meet and adopt suitable resolutions.
IN wAHPEToN.
Special to the Globe.
WAHPEToN, OAK, July 2S.-Our stores
and public buildings are draped with Grape,
in respect for Grant.
IN HURON.
Special to the Globe.
HURON, Oak, July 23.-The news of
Gen. Grants death was received with pro-
found regret. Bells were tolled and many