Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-02
GRANTS sBSEQUIES.
PREPARATIONS CONTINUE.

BUSY Times nj General Hancsrk's Head
ausrers-Asrasripg for sAe MIii'arv b~
cort- Disposition OF she Naval Fesses.
fBy telegraph 10 the Dispstch.I
NEW YORK, August l.--AppIica-
tons for position in the funeral cortsge
and offers of personal service for stan
and other duties connected with the
military escort on that occasion con-
tipue to pour into Major-General Han
cocks Office, on Governors Island, and
have necessi.ated the employment OF
several extra clerks and the appointment
ofLieutenant Lemley, Of the navy, as aide
on the staff to assist Captain Young and
Lieutenant Allen in fling and record
ing the mass of correspondence. Adj
miral Jouett this morning had long
interview with General Hancock in re
lation to the disposition Of the naval
forces under the Admiral's command.
A prominent official stated that the va
Iious men-of-war. would be stationed at
different points on North river, and fire
salutes during the progress Of the fane-
raj procession. The matter Of marines
and sailors paradmg as a portion OF the
escort is not yet settled.
A dispatch was received on behalf OF
President Cleveland asking for q posi-
ton in the line. Ii is intended that the
President and Vice-President, with the
members Of the Cabinet, and also ex-
Presidents and ex-vice-Presidents and
ex-members Of the Cabinets, will be
invited by the Grant family to psrtici-
pate.
Colonel Fred. Grant, on application
Of General G.. Meade. Post No. l, G..
A. r., of Philadelphia, that they be
allowed Tire privilege Of closing the
services, granted the request, but
on the appeal of Rev. DR.. New
man for the same privilege, Col
onel Fred. Grant ard Rev. DR..
Newman went to General Uancock's
representative and stated that it was the
wish of the family that DR.. Newman be
granted his request. The committee
from Philadelphia reported the revoca-
ton of TIE order to their Post, who feel
sore over the change, and have written
to General Hancock, asking him to re-
consider the matter. The General has
referred the whole matter back TO Colo
mel Fred. Grant. As the ceremonies of
the Grand Army Of the Republic imme-
diately precede the religious closing SER
vices of DR.. Newman the matter will
likely be allowed to remain as at present
settled.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, August L.
| At a citizens meeting held to-dsy II
was decided to close all places of bust
ness next Saturday and to hold memorial
services iii honor OF General Grant.
Minutc-guns will be fred throughout
the day. and the camp Of Confederate
veterans and the local post of the
Grand Army of the Republic willmarcf
in body to the place of meeting.
HARRISBURG, Pa, August L.
Governor Pattison at late hour to,
night issued proclamation appointing
August Sth as legal holiday, and urging
the cessation of public business on tina
day throughout the Commonwealth
In fitting words the Governor refers t
the great work of General Grant, anC
pays a high tribute of respect to thu
great soldier and distinguished citizen
WILL ATTEND GRANTS FUNERAL
ATLANTA, GA, august 1.-THE
Gate City Guards, Of Atlanta, thirty
two strong, will attend the funeral o
General Grant. A public purse is be
ing raised to send them on. The com
pany is composed of Atlanta's repre-
sentative young men, and is commando,
by Captain Harry Jackson, son Of tn
United States Minister to Mexico, ant
one of the most prominent lawyers il
the State.