New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-07-30
PREPARING FOR THE FUNERAL DAY.
ORDERS FROM THE DEPARTMENT At wASIIINGION
Tile coMMIITEE or LIE sKNATr.

ORDERS FROM THE DEPARTMENT At wASTINGION
THE COMMITTEE or THE SENATE.
WASHINGTON, July 29.-Gcneral Burdc.t,
Commandern-Chefo OF the Grand Army OF the Republic
who Is one OF the selected by the small meet
ing OF citizens held last night to present 20 the family
OF General Grant resolutions protesting against the
ter,nent OF the dead General in NewYork has declined
to accept the mission He says that he had previously
declined TO attend the meeting serve on a committee.
He had already put himself on record In favor OF
Washington the burial place, and further cxpres
sion by him might look ike improper persiscncy. Gen
erals Edward T. Beac and J. A. j. Creswel. who were
apponted as the other two members Of the committee,
were present. at the meeting and arc out Of town. so
their Intentions cannot be learned.
General Burdett tonight mael circular letter 10 all
Departnent Commanders OF the Grand Army OF the Re
public suggesting that far possible. the Grand
Army be represented by departments. and requesting
them to advise him promptly OF the number Of members
likely to attend the funeral services lie unable at
present furnish estimate OF the number OF members
OF the Grand Army OF the Republic who would parci-
pate the services. but believed IL would be large. as
there very many posts in the cities and towns near
New-York that would be fully represented. exclusive Of
the large number in New.York City and Brooklyn.
Frederick Brackett. Assistant Adjutantenera and one
of General Burdetts aides will 20 TO NewYork In day
or two TO arrange details OF the aud Cen
eral Burdett will follow them early next week.
Secretary whitney has sent the following letter TO
Colonel f. ID. Grant, at Mount McGregor
have the honor express the universal desire on
the part OF the officers and men OF the Navy that the
Naval Service may be represented In the ceremonies at
tending the internent OF the remains OF your ustrOus
father compliance with instructions from the Prcs
dent the coors at naval stations and vessels OF the Navy
I'm commission Will be hosted at half mast and guns Will
bs fired at intervals from sunrise to sunset on
the day of the funeral In the OF vessels on for
egn stations upon the day following the receipt OF the
general order announcing the death.
In consequence OF the general desire before cx'
pressed. have asked the Secretary OF War that
the necessary orders may be issued to MajorGenera
Hancock United States Army who 1t is understood
.. charged with the ceremonies permit representa-
,ves of the Naval Service to take part In the National
TO be paid the remains Of who was FOR eight
vears the Commandern-Chief OF the Navy During the
time set for the obscques Rear Admiral Jouctt win
norton Of entire force under his command VIII rep
rosant the NAVY in NewYOrk and will cause appr0pr
ate naval honors rendered aoat on the day o the
funeral In that CITY, --.,.. Ar. ,.o,,,o n,
daen sympathy which been felt ia the Navy Depart
met and throughout the Naval Service during the long
im,trious father and request that there may be made
Known to bic family this universal feeling OF the navy
many officers and men OF whion ecr'co uuuoi ~"u WIN
The following order being mailed to al s,h y;
General UyssesS. Grant, and In participation VI tn9
and expression OF reverence or s nd
tories OF the Union ordered to be closed between tc
hours of and D. Saturday tho Sth dy Oh huens''
amounted for the celebration OF his funeral oDscqes
Nv order OF the P0snaster-Gcneral 49,. 1,oo,
First Assistant by
The follow wing named Senators VINO were !cqucs ~.
the Vice President ~ represent tne neha.o d AZ Ser
Arms their intention to attend the imnsLa a
lnstn s. Morrill,, John sherman, John a; lDea' iTdc
~ pnpsom John j. Ingalls, Francis NJ. Ceckrell wade
Hampton Joseph f. Brown and Charles f. MsnaersSn
m. COMMITTEES has been requested by the bergeahtar
n s 10 meet In New.York at o'clock on the evening
~, anonsf q at the Fifth Avenue Hotel where quarters
have been engaged for them vice Fresdeh' heAs'''A
will also be with them.