Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-11-05
ANOTHER SOLDIER GONE


Death of Major General George b. McClel-
laa-Heart Disease the Immediate Cause
--Probab lily That He WIN He Accorded
Public Funeral-signs of sorrow
New YORK, October 9.-Major-General
George b. Mcclellan died at two O'Clock
this morning at Orange, N. j., of neu-
raigla of the heart Governor Albeit of
New Jersey has been officially notified,
and has sent General Plume, command
ing officer of National Guard of the State
of New Jersey, with letter OF con.
sdolence to Mrs. Mcclellan. General
Plume will consult her as to the funeral,
whether it shall be public or private, and
on her wish the Governor will act. Gov.
ernor Albeit will issue a proclapation
this afternoon.
ORANGE, N. j., October 29.-General
Mcclellan has for the past two weeks
suffered occasionally from pains at the
heart Yesterday he felt in good spirits,
and, with his wife and daughter, visited
friends in the neighborhood. Before re-
turning to his home he made an appoint
ment with gentleman to meet him this
morning at eleven O'Clock. On his re-
turn to his home he ate heartily and
spent the evening in conversation with
his wife and daughter, retiring at ten
O'Clock.
At eleven O'Clock the pains returned.
So severe were they that a messenger
was dispatched to the Generals physi-
clan. The physician at once came and
for four hours endeavored to give him
relief. His efforts were unsuccessful.
At 3:10 a. m. the sufferer sighed, smiled
and said:
sThank God, have pulled through.
am now feeling relieved"
A moment later he raised himself up
on one hand, opened his eyes, looked
about the room and fell back dead. 1t
is not yet settled when the funeral will
take place. General Marcy, his father
in-law, will arrange the details of the
funeral.
NEW YORK, October 29.-When the
news of the death of General Mcclellan
was announced the flags over the Gov
eminent buildings and down town banks
and insurance Offices were lowered in re-
spect to his memory. Mr.. Wibert, Gen.
eral McClellan's business associate, was
called on by United Press reporter at
the Offices of the Grand Belt Copper
Company, of which the General was
President, and informed him of the sad
news. Mr.. Wibert was very much af-
1CStCds duu saul tidt Hc COultI
believe it. Continuing, he said:
''The General had complained for some
time of pains in the heart About two
weeks ago he complained of dyspeptic
attack, which he attributed to excessive
smoking, in consequence of which he
suddenly stopped the habit He thought
rest would do him good, and he decided
o take one. 1 had telegram from him
Tuesday about business engagements, in
which he stated he could not be in town
for three OR four days, showing that he
did not think his end so near.''
Mr.. Wibert said the General had no
business anxieties that could in any way
hasten his lend. The General leaves a
widow, son and daughter.
NEW YORK, October 30.-A Washing.
ton special to the Commercial Adcertiser
says General Mcclellan was offered the
Russian Mission by President Cleveland
and declined it within the past twenty.
four hours. The President had made
ARRANGEMENTS to communicate with Gen.
erai Mcclellan to know if he would &C.
cept the Civil Service Commissionership.