The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1885-07-30


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Fremont. Ohio. July 23.-Please assure Mrs.
Grant and the sorrowlng family that they have
me deepest sympathy OF Mrs. Hayes and myself
| lolgneosl X. B. HAYES.
WASHINGTON, July 23-Upon receipt of the
news of the death OF Gen Grant, the follow
ing telegram was sent to Col. F. d. Grant by
| Gen. $. Burdette. commander in chief OF
the Grand Army of the Republic:
ARMY Of the Republic upon the death Of the
greatest OF our comrades, in behalf OF it's 800
600 members tender to your honored mother
anu TO oil pr the afflicted family their heartfelt
sympathy pray You have me advised 80 soon
as ARRANGEMENTS for tho last sad rites are deter
! mined up0n
THE MEXICAN JoURNAL1sTs.
WASHINGTON July 23.-The Mexican edit
ors, now in this city, suggested that the pro-
posed banquet to be given tonight be
abandoned out Of respect for Gen Grant
| The editors held meeting at Wizards to-
day, and the following dispatch was sent to
Col. Grant:
Washington. July 23.-To Col. Frederick D.
Grant. Mount McGregor: The excursionists OF
the associated press OF Mexico send to the family
OF the iilnstrious Gen: U. s. Grant their pro-
10 found sympathy: and through You to the whole
head. the republic OF the United States one OF
ITS most 20. renowned heroes and Mexico one OF its
| L..
! A. ARROYO DE ANDRA, Secretary.
They also sent the following telegram:
| Washington, July 23.-TO Gen. POrfirO Diaz
City Of Mexico: The excursionists Of the asso-
clateu press Of Mexico send to you and through
sympathy for the death OF the iiustrious Ameri-
can hero, Gen. Ulysses s. Grant, in whom
Mexico e:s las lost one Of her best friends.
| A. ARRoGo DE ANDRA, Secretary
| GEN. SHERIDAN.
FORT RENO, Ind. T. July 23.-The news of
the death OF Gen Grant reached Gen. Sher-
sent from Chicago. In response to inquiries
concerning the arrangements for the funeral
Gen. Sheridan said:
am SO far away from Washington that will
have to depend on those in charge there to carry
| put any orders the president may give relative
to Gen. Grants funeral.
During his critical illness last March, and
on an lntlmaton from personal friends of
the family that 1T would be agreeable, the
commissioners OF the Soldiers Home re-
quested the privilege of having the generals
! remains Inferred at the home.
1T Is hoped the family will grant it," con-
tinued Cen Sheridan, $50 that his ashes may
rest near the capital Of the nation, guarded Iy
| the veterans OF he war in which his grca; ost
| honors were wOn.
Gen. Sheridan sent the following tele-
grams, upon receipt of the sad information:
Fort Reno Ind: r., July $50 Col. F. d
express to Mrs. Grant ny grief at the loss of my
dearest friend and comrlde and my sincere sym
pathy and condolences with her in this hour Of
her great distress?
| [Slgnedl p H. SHERIDAN
| Lieutenant General,
Fort Reno, Ind. r., July 1:}-C1en r. &. Drum.
| Washington, ID. G.: My duties here will not
permit my return in time for The. funeral OF my
dearest friend and conlvaie, Gen U. s. Grant.
views In reference to the ol,scHuies Have tn IN
carried out 80 far as they do not conflict with
the directions of the president. 1 want to be
named as one OF the pail bearers.
lSignedl p. II. SHERIDAN,
Lieutenant General.
| MR.. BLAINE.
Augusta, Me-, July %. Mrs. U. s. Grant:
Please accept my pro1oundest sympathy in
your great bereavement. The entire nation
mourns the loss OF Its first soldier and Its first
citizen lSigned] JAMES q. BLAINE.
Ex-sPEAKER RANDALL
Philadelphia, Pa, July 23.-Mrs. General
Grant: l have heard with great sorrow Of Gen.
pathy. SAMUEL J. RANDALL.
Il JUDGE HILTON
Saratoga. N. Y, July 23.-Col. T. D. Grant
You have our deepest sympathy. The illness of
SELL prevents Il personal visit Of coincidence.
Please command Inc for any service you may
need D. HENRY HILTON.
Gen. ". T. Sherman, who is stopping
with his family at the Lake Park hotel re-
turned from Fort Smelling yesterday after
noon While there he first learned OF the
dsath ct Gen. Grant, receiving a telegram
from friends Of Che Deceased. Gen. Sherman!
exhibited evidences Of profound s0rrOW, and
immediately sought his room. When asked
if there was anything he could say at this
time concerning his former commander, the
general replied: The PIONEER Press may
say that l start for New York Friday morn
ing to attend the funeral"
Among many others who sent dispatches
were Col. Thomas +. Ochiltrce, Hon. w. NJ
Evarts, r. Kuhe, Japanese minister at Wash.
ington; Potter Palmer Of Chicago; Mr.: and
Mrs James n. Tyner of Washington; George
New York Hon. ". f. Gladstone, ex- premier
Of Great BRITAIN and W. G. EplicQtu, secre.
tafy Of War,