Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-09
MOURNING IN THE CITIES.
Bells and CannOn-Servioes Held and
Business Suspended.

banks ana most of the business houses
were closed here to-day during the hours
of the funeral Of Gen. Grant, and many
buildings are draped in mourning. At
O'Clock detachment Of Wilson's battery
began firing guns every halt hour, to con-
tinue during the day. A procession com
posed of police, three local military compa-
nies, Confederate veterans, Mitchell Post
OF the Grand Army OF the Republic, the
city authorities, fire companies, delega-
ti0n from the Board OF Trade and citizens,
formed at $50 O'Clock, and marched
through the principal streets to the Opera
house, where memorial services, includ-
ing choral singing and funeral oration
by Rev. DR.. Leayltt, were held at 2 O'Clock.
Church bells were tOlled during the pro-
cessiOn and funeral services.
AT GEORGIA's CAPITAL.
ATLANTA, Aug. S.-The memorial ex-
ercises upon the death Of Gen. Grant were
quite extensive here to-day. Tho citizens
held meeting In the House of Represen-
tatives, over which Mayor Hillyer pre-
sided, Several speeches were made and
letters were read from Congressman Ham,
mOnd, Gen. Longstreet, and others, re-
GREETING their inability to attend. Gen.
Longstreeps letter contained some feeling
remarks with reference 10 Gen. Grant,
which were applauded. The following
resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, In the death OF Gen. u. s. Grant
this country has lost one Of ito most distn-
gulshcd citizens, the world one of Its most
famous military men, and this age one Of its
most illustriOua public representatives, and.
WHEREAS, The loss sustained by our cOun-
try in the death OF Gen. Grant is regarded as
a great national bereavement. Therefore be It
ResOtDed, That we, citizens OF Atlanta, In
common with the people Of Georgia and OF the
Unite stases, deplore the death Of Gen.
Grant; that we regarded MIN a. one OF the
foremost men OF this country, and apprecl-
atinR his magnanimity to the South when our
late civil war ended in victory for the legiOns
he led. and his prompt. manly ana generous
protection OF southern men under the terms
OF capituation granted them. we cherish his
memory and pay this tribute Of our respect to
his remains.
ResolOed, that we tender our sympathies to
his bereaved family. No words can ailay
their sorrow, but they have in the record
OF this grand man rich legacy OF priceless
fame, and OF duty illustrated by an almost
Resoipsd. that a copy OF the resolutions be
furnished TO the family of the deceased as the
best testimony of respect we can offer Of our
great regard for the illustriOus dead.
The cOlored military, consisting Of FIVE
companies, commanded by Col. Moses
Bentley, formed IN procession and march
ed to Big Bethel. the largest church in'l
the city, where the cOlored citizens held
meeting. w. A. Pledger delivered the
address of the day. He was followed by
a number Of other speakers. The meeting
was largely attended.
BRUNswIoK's OBSERVANCE.
BRUNSWICK, GA, Aug. s.-The occa.
sion Of the burial of Gen. Grant was sig
nalized by draping the post Office aud
public buildings in mourning, and the
JOlling OF church BELLS the parade Of the
pU.lnVnd al
lows and Good Templars. Rev. John
Williams delivered an appropriate ad-
dress on the lie and death Of Gen. Grant.
He fully eulOgized him as the greatest
hero of the world, and d. T. Dunn praised
his love of liberty and justice. The adj
dresses over, the oOlored military fred an
appropriate salute aud the vast audiences
we're dismissed. Most OF the stores were
closed during the afternoon.
THE COLoRED PEOPLE OF CHARLESTON.
CHARLEsToN, Aug. Se--Flags wero dis
played here on all public and many pri.
yate buildings to-day in honor OF Gen.
Grant. Tie First brigade OF National
Guards (colored) paraded the streets
with full ranks with c0lors draped and
arms reversed, under command OF Gen.
&. Claussen. They attended memorial
services at Zion (colored) Presbyterian
church, where a memorial sermon was
preached by Rev. g. W. Levene, his text |
being Ecclesiastes VII, 2. Two thousand
people we're present. Resolutions of
sympathy and regret were adopted. |
Another memorial service was conducted |
az the Emanuel church in the afternoon, |
Rev. III. }. w. Jefferson (colOred) preach |
ing an appropriate sermon. Memorial |
services were neld.tO-day In three cOl0red /
churches In this CITY.
GEN. JACKsON'B EULOGY.
CITY OF MEXICO, Aug. S.-The Ameri- |
can residents here held memorial services /
in honor Of Gen. Grant at the Methodist /
Episcopal church TO day. Rev. John W.
Butler presided and WIS assisted by all |
the American clergymen In the city. An
eloquent eulogy was pronounced by |
United States Minister Gen. Jackson. /
Among the many distinguished Mexloans
present were President Diaz and the
members Of his Cabinet and forty army
officers wearing bands Of Grape on their
arms. The diplomatic corps also attend
ed the service. Music was furnished
by the famous Zapadoto's military
band. A number ol persons who desired
% show their respect and sympathy Tor
the American people IN the loss Of their
great General was 80 large that the church |
could not contain all those who andeavored
20 obtain admission. All over the city
naga were hung 40 nall-mast, aud the
national standards at the palace were
also haif-masted by order Of the President
Many cllices and houses occupied by
Americans we're decorated with MOURN
ing symbols.
SERVICES AT PARIS.
PARIS, Aug. S.--Memoriai services in
honor Of Gen. Grant were held In the
American chapel here to-day. Many
French Officials aud representatives OF
foreign powers attended the ceremonies.
All the members Of the American Lega-
ton were present, ~ were also those Of
the Consulate. Many members Of the
American colony were IN attendance.
During the service message nom Presi-
dent Cleveland was read.
FORT MEADE's SYMPATHY.
FORT MEADE. FLA.. Aug. s--Buslness
was generally suspended here to-day and
bells were toll0d out Of respect 20 the
memory OF Gen. Grant.