Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-10

should be paid 10 his memory; therefore, IL is
now ordered by the President that the national
nag be dlsplAyed az half-mast upon all build-
lngs Of The executive departments in this city
uhtll alter his funeral shall have taken place.
DANIEL s. LAMONT, Private Secretary.
CoNDoLING WITH MRS. HANCOCK.
Inc President also sent the following
telegram to Mrs. Hancock:
EAEoUglNE MANSION, WAsHINGroN. d. C.,l
~, Feb. o, 1886.
Mrs. W. S. HqRcoct, G0UerBo,'s Island. " y.
Accept my heartfelt sympathv and condo
lenoe In your terrible bereavement The he
rosm and worth of your late husband have
gathered TO your side In tins hour Of your ar
nlctlon nation OF mourners.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
Immediately on the receipt Of the in
telligenoe OF the death OF Gen. Hancock
the flag on the War Department building
was placed at half-mast by orders OF the
Secretary OF War, and arrangements were
made for the PRONUNCIATION of a general
order formally announcing HIS death 10
the army, which order win be issued to-
morrow. The Secretary of War also re-
called the invitations he had issued for a
reception to the officers Of the army, navy
ana marine corps for this evening.
THE PROBABLE PROMOTIONS.
The death Of Gen. Hancock will prooa-
bly, make Gen. schofed commander OF
the Division of the Atlantic, Gems. Terry
and Howard, Major Generals, and Gems.
kuger and Merritt, Brgadier Generals.
GOV. LEES SENSE OF LOSS.
RICHMOND, VA, Feb. 9.-The announce
ment OF Gen. HancOck's death was a
shock to this community, where be was
held in the highest esteem. Gov. Lee
sent the following telegram late this even
Ing:
To the Commanding 0acer at Governoy's
Island, Ne1o York:
All parties and families in virginia
deplore the death OF Gen. Hancock.
The country mOurns the loss of superb
soldier and noble citizen. / personally grieve
that true friend has gone. Please let me
know when Gen. Hancock will be buried,
desire, II possible, to attend the funeral.
Gov. Lee In an interview said:
was very fond of Gen. Hancock. He was
a noble, gallant fellow, ana a soldier OF un-
doubted merit and great ability. For an in-
stance, believe Gettysburg was the turning
point in our late war aud 10 was Gen Hancock +
representations 10 Gen. Meade that induced
the latter to fight the battle there. The re-
suit was the final overthrow of the Confede-
rate armies. He fought so well on his side
during the war that when it was over he was
satisfied and sheathed his sword and believed
there must 10 fraternity between both sec
tions TO make the whole republic prosperous
Virginia and the South will deeply regret
the death OF the generous soldier, courteous
gentleman and strong, firm and constant
friend.
PHILADELPHIA's TRIBUTE. E-ssS
PHILADELPHIA, PA, Feb. 9.-MayOr
Smith this afternoon upon receiving the
announcement OF the death of Gen. Han
cock, ordered the flags on all the public
buildings TO be displayed at haif-mast
until after the funeral. He also Issued a
call for special meeting of the City
Councils Thursday TO take appropriate
action in expressing the sentiment Of the
hcity relative to the sudden death Of the
renowned soldier and distinguished
PenDsyiVanian.