Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-07-24
WHERE WILL THE HERO BE
BURIED?
The Sentiment I'm Favor OF Washington
as the Place.

AhSiO SCcLAS " Ue d S0ueIstl Schelmcht
throughout the country in favor Of the inter
ment of Gen. Grants remains in or near the
national capital-at Arlington, Soldiers Home
or congressional cemetery, and dispatch
from Mount McGregor says: 1.-THE impression
tnat W ashington may be chosen as the burial
place is believed to be founded on the present
Information as to the latest expressed wishes of
the deceased" Grand Army men in this city
generally favor Arlington. Should 1t be de-
cided to fix Gen. Grants last resting place in
the national cemetery at Arlington, there Is
nothing in the law or rules governing the ceme-
Iery TO prevent his wife at her death being
placed .ss beside him. In quite a number of cases
wives sleep In the national cemeteries by the
side OF their dead husbands.
WHAT GEN. SHERIDAN SAYS.
Gen. Drum yesterday received a dispatch
from Gen. Sheridan saying: "My duties here
will not permit my return in time for the fune-
raj Of my dearest friend and comrade, Gen. U.
Knows kIl my views In reference to the obsequies.
Have them carried out so far as they do not
conflict with the directions OF the President,
want 10 De named as one of the pall-bearerS."
\ dispatch from Fort Reno says: In response
TO inquiries concerning the arrangements for
tne funeral Gen: Sheridan said: ~ am SO far
pend Oh those in charge there to carry out any
orders the President may give the army rela-
{aye 10 Gsn G,ans During his ert
from personal friends of the family that it
would be agreeable, the commissioners OF the
Soldiers Home requested the privilege of hav-
Ing the generals remains inferred at the home
II is hoped the family will grant it," continued
Ten. sheridan $50 that his ashes may rest near
rams OF the war In which his greatest honors
were won."
AT A MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOLDIERS HOME,
held during the generals alarming illness last
spring, it was unaninlouly decided to tender a
commanding site within ho of hot
institution. The suggestion OF the Soldiers
Home was made by ex-senator Conkling in a
letter written TO Lieut.. Gen. Sheridan, in which
the ex-senator referred to an intimatiOn from
members Of Gen. Grants family that such q Sc
lection would meet the generals wishes and
their own. This letter was brought to the arten-
ana as Gen. Grants wish the request was COM
Piled with. The lieutenant general, in the name
o. 9th the commissioners, I9 was authorized to ad-
a site within their grounds. This letter
was sent to Gen. Badeau, who was to de-
The 10 rs ano a1er tne Era,
led to the return Of the letter to General Sheri-
dan for change Of date. The latter left the let
essary directions. The letter was sent to Mrs.
Grant. After the offer of the site General Sher-
idan and General Macfealey made several
visits to the soldiers Home grOu pds and deter
mined upon spot browning an eminenee near
and facing the bronze statue of Gen; Winfield
and s SpT beE so
cepted from the vestry of the Rock Creek Epis-
copal parish the use of the ine vault In their
remeterS ct S near the home for the temporary
the site. 1t was also proposed to detail two
companies Of regulars from the barracks to do
guard duty until turned over to the guard Of
nonor organized among veterans Of the home.
These arrangements will remain in abeyance
until the wishes of the family are known. Gen.
he left with his aid suggesting the form OF cere-
monial and that General Hancock be placed in
charge. This memorandum was submitted by
Adtutant General Drum for the use Of the
place Of burial said: fss sfhss soiders sF ib home t
would be perpetual resting place: Like Wash;
should be buried where the pilgrims OF all ages
can visit mis- tomb, as they have for nearly a
thought among military men here that should
Washington be chosen as the place of burial
the remains may be placed in a vault in New
York and kept there until the site can be pre-
pared for final sepulture.
VIEWS OF A PROMINENT ARMY OFFICER NOW
IN WASHINGTON.
A prominent army officer and an old friend
of Gen. Grant, talking with a STAR reporter to-
day about the probable burial place OF the dead
general said:
In my opinion the suggestion that Gen.
Grant may be buried in pationai cemetery is
absurd. The national cemetery Is sort of
place Of last resort. It will do for old soldiers
like myself, who have knocked around until
q
bones after death. The country furnishes us q
final resting place But it would not do for
Gen. Grant, the illustrious citizen and match
less soldier. / do not believe that the idea of
putting him in q national cemetery has been or
will be entertained for moment. II he is
buried here in Washington at al, it win be on q
you may be sure Of that. Yes, certainly his
wife can rest beside him there if she wishes to-
city the anS anS
of their beautiful parks as sepulchre, the offer
will be accepted.
"No, sir, Gen. Grant will not be buried in any
national cemetery. cannot give you my rea-
not think tue family will take time and nd con- -
What the public wants; but believe the g gene ne
raj will be buried in New York"
VIEWS OF THE COMMANDER OF SOLDIERS
HOME.
Gen. Hunt, the commandant Of the Soldiers
Home, thinks Gen. Grant should be buried
here, and he has selected q site upon an ele-
waited knoll in the beautiful grounds Of the
Home for the grave. Said he:
"It is most proper that Gen. Grant should be
buried here at the national capital, whose pre-
servafion is a monument to his arms, and
where visitors may come to visit the tomb Of
one Of Americas most famous soldiers. We
Soldiers Home, as you know Napoleons re-
mains are inferred at the Hotel des Invalides
at Paris, which is the soldiers home, with the
bodies of two OF his marshals, one on either
side. This is one of the most beautiful spots
that can be found, and il he is buried here there
should be grand monument worthy of him
and the place, and have no doubt there will
be-"
WHAT MIR. GEORGEw. CHILDS SAYS OF GRANTS
BURIAL PLACE.
Mr.. George w. Childs, of Philadelphia, in
speaking Of Gen. Grant yesterday, related sew
eral matters of an interesting character, and
among other things said: "Some years ago Gen.
Grant, in conversation with me upon the SUBJ
ject, remarked that he thought when he died
his body should be buried at West Point. He
thought that the proper place; think he should
be buried at the Soldiers Home near Washing
ton, and believe the people generally would
like his body to be there inferred. He belonged
ages to Washington would always visit the
tomb of the great soldier. / do not know
whether the general left any specific tnstruc-
ttons with his family about his burial place,
ment should be at West Point, then his request
will be complied with. If no instructions have
been left by him to his family relative to the
place of his burial, then his body will be
inferred at the Soldiers Home, near Washing
ton.
MR.. CHILDS TO HAVE CHARGE OF THE FUNERAL
ARRANGEMENTS.
A dispatch from Philadelphia to the New
York Herald says: "Regarding the funeral ar
rangements and final burial place it is learned
tonight that Mr.. George w. Childs Will have
and he probably will be called upon to select
the spot for the last resting place of the dead
nero. Mr.. Chtlds Intended to have left tor Mt.
McGregc to-day, but fearing that he could not
until further advised by the family as to their
movements. He is in constant telegraphic
communication with Col. Fred Grant, who by
reason of Mr.. Chhds' long and close friendship