New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-07-29

ne was generous, brave, and always vtrtuous
As citizen. from the lanyard to the White
House, he was faithful to every obligation, and
true to his country. to himself, to his God. and
to that democratic simplicity that should char
acterize every American.
Third-That the matchless patience and forti-
tude displayed in the struggle that ended In
death. an admiring nation watched as it now
weeps at his bier. Fourth-That through
the great heart is still and pulseless, the glory
of Ois deeds shall live while time lasts.
Fifth-That in this, his only surrender, he
has simply scaled the heighths, and bivoucked
on che eternal camping grounds in the Elysian
fields beyond the shining stars.
SlXth-That we record our most tender sympa-
thy for the stricken ones of his own household.
God alone can fathom their devotion to one who
has made himself beloved by nation. and ad-
mired by world.
The Burial Place Chosen.
MOUNT McGREGoR, n. Y, July 23.-Public
interest now centers chiefly upon the obse-
quies of state and the burial Some davs
must elapse before all the details
and arrangements can be perfected, and
in the meantime the body, into the
tonight injecting antiseptic fluids for their
preservation, will be kept on the mountain.
". j. Arkll will vacate his cottage near
Artists Lake and the remains of
Gen. Grant will be placed there, the cottage
to be sealed and guarded by the platoon
which will be sent by Gen. Hancock The
public will be kept at distance in accord
ance with the generals desire expressed a
week ago. When all the arrangements are
made and burial place has been
chosen, the remains will be conveyed
away in special train to Albany where they
will undoubtedly lie in state for day. From
Albany the body will be taken by special
tram to New York, and possibly to Washing
ton, depending upon which cityis chosen for
the burial.
In regard to the place of burial, it is stated
that about the lstof July the general handed
Col Fred Grant slip of paper on which was
written substantially the following:
There are three places from which wish a
choice OF burial places to be made; West Point
II would prefer this above Others but for the
fact that my wife could not be placed beside
mel. Galena, OF some place in Illinois-(because
from that state received my first general COM
mission). and New York-loecause the people of
that city betriended me in my need.
The Feeling Abroad.
LONDON, July 23.-United States Minister
Philips, on beng handed a copy OF the
associated press dispatch announcing Gen.
Grants death, expressed the greatest concern
at the sad event He Instantly ordered the
building of the American legation to be
draped in mourning and the flag placed at
half-mast. A correspondent visited MI
Gladstone's residence and was received by
Mrs. Gladstone. On making known his Grand
Mrs. Gladstone expressed deep sorrow at the
mediately conducted him to Nh Gladstone's
presence The great man was writing at
desk in his library. Mr.: Gladstone said: Il
am willing to pay my humble tribute. Let
me write rather than speak it." He then
wrote as follows:
Mr.. Gladstone has heard with regret the sad
news of Gen. Grants DEATH He ventures 10
assure the bereaved family of the sympathy he
feels with them in their at1iiction at the loss OF
one who had rendered his country such signal
services as a general and statesman.
Many prominent Americans have called a
meeting. to be held tomorrow at the Ameri-
can legation, for the purpose OF taking APP
propriate action on the death OF Gen. Grant,
and to condole with his family Mr. John
Bright, in an interview at the reform club
this afternoon. said: Il desire to express my
sympathy with the family of Gen Grant in
the sorrow through which they are passing"
The flags at the American exchange and at
the American consulate were placed at half
mast the moment the news reached the city,
Large portraits of the dead hero draped in
mourning were placed on the balconies and
doors OF both buildings. The whole front of
the American exchange was also heavily
draped The newspapers contain long
obituary notices of Gen Grant, many Of
them taking up most Of the available space
in accounts OF scenes and incidents in the
life of the iliustrious patriot.