The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-31

draped receptacle whose hermeilc In
Der casing of copper was concealed by
its quilted lining OF creamy satin, aud
whose plate glass top, not yet in post
ton, was designed 10 reveal the entire
length OF the form within. A square
plate OF silver in tina middle Of the
ever bears the inscription:
JOHN A. LOGAN,
UNITED STATES SENATOR.
born FEBRUARY o. 1896;
Did DECEMBER %, 1886.
Floral pillows with funeral legends,
erosses and arches and other sppro.
pirate emblems were placed near the
casket and about the loom.
At an early hour this corning work
msn were busily engaged in draping
the vast Iotunda OF the Capitol in
mourning and in erecting the bier
upon which was to rest the casket con-
tanning the remains OF the dead Sena-
tor. Upon this bier have lain in state
PIesidents Lincoln and Garfsld, Chief
Justice Chase and Representative
Thad Stevens. The heavy black
drapeTy with which it is covered,
however, has been previouily used
hat on one occasion 1t was found in
one OF the Senate crypts with an in
scription attached to 1t, stating that 1t
had covered the bier on which Presi-
dent Lincoln was laid in state, aud ii
was thought appropriate that 1t should
serve the same sad Office for alother
distinguished son OF Illinois.
At ii o'clock the ldertaker and
his ASSISTANTS Withdrew, when the
immediate family were Summoned,
and for brief time
WE'RE LEYT ALONE WITH THRU DEAD.
Then the lids were fastened in their
place, the ample folds OF garrison
Gag were arranged about the casket
and tied in place with ribbons Of
white, while flowers and palm
branches were placed upon Its top.
The last Offices OF love and respect
were performed by the loving haods
OF their only son. All being In readi-
ness for the mere formal but still pri-
vate leave taking, the doors were
opened and the widow, supported by
her son and followed by the daughter
and her husband, the grandson and
other relatives aud near friends OF
the deceased, TO the number Of fifteen
or twenty, entered.
MRS. LOGAN KNRLr soBBING
nj the head OF the casket, and when
the others had entered and the door
had been closed the voice OF the pas.
tor was raised In prayer: "0ur Father,
we gather here to take the last fare
we'll OF the form we love, and ere that
form is borne hence from the home
he loved we desire to praise Thee for
the purity, for the Joy for the peace
of this once happy home. We praise
Thee for his undivided and constant
love to this precious woman, the Joy
of his youth and the pride OF his man
hood, and we praise Thee for that ten.
der and constant falherly love Tor this
son in whotnSie took such pride, and
for this daughter whom he 10 fondly
cherished. We bless Thee, therefore,
for this sweet home, which Is more TO
these dear ones than all public APP
plause, than all the eclat OF the out
side world. And now We have no.
where else to 90 but unto Thee Ia the
day OF trouble. Thou art Sovereign
over all, Thou gayest and
Thou has taken away and blessed be
Thy holy name. We are assured that
Thou has taken him to Thyseli, aud
that when the years shall have passed
by there shall DO O reunion around
the throue in heaven. VIZ thank
Thee for his glorious hope Of immor-
tality. We thank Thee that he re-
celved the eacraments OF the death
and the resurrection OF Jesus, ia
whom he trusted, and we praise Thee
that his last end was peaceful, and
now, while re bless Thee for all his
private virtues aud all his public and
heroic deeds, yet we pray Thee, as we
gather In this sorrowful domestic
circle to pour the infinite consolation
ni Thy grace upon this, these precious
once, and grant that from out of this
dark cloud they may yet soc
the Fathers smiling face and
may yet realize that these sor.
rows are after all designed
Tor the unfolding Of a higher form Of
character and for the development OF
grander virtues. Now we aek Thy
blessing again upon these precious
ones, that their future may be in Thy
gracious care; that all their unfolding
years may BIZ ordered by Thee; that
whom this brief life is done 1t may be
we'll done, and that at last they may
be gathered GA the banks OF the Shin
log River, where sorrow shall be nc
more aud where Joy shall be eternal.
Answer us, we humbly bessech Thee,
aud Thy name shall have tho ptaise
world without end. Amen.
There waB a moment of silence,
BRoKRN ONLY by THE Sons or TIL
STRICKEN oNRs,
and then the son tenderly raised the
almost fainting form Of the widow and
led her away. The remaining IrlengT
paused for last ght of the beloved
Gestures, and with .heir departure
ended the family's custody Of thu
etatesman's remains.
Tue Congressional Committee now
took formal charge OF the remains
The Sergeant at-Arms superlntendeC
the closing OF the casket aud its Blo a
and orderly removal from the cham
boz Of death down the broad starwa,
between the lines of the uncovered
escort and its placing in the hearse
Flies and muffisd drums sounded {
salute which merged itself into the al
of Nearer My God to Thee" and a
the word forward" tSe hearse, PIE
coded by the pastors carriage alone
surrounded by platoons OF Crane
Army men 10 uniform and followed
by a long procession Of carriages
moved slowly down the hill to tn,
Capitol.
Inc funeral Cor.ege eEcortiDg thI
remains Of Senator Logan arrived a
the Capitol at 80 o'clock, amid th,
silencs of 1000 persons " no bad as
eembed in the rJtunda to do honor X
the dead Statesman. The oasket
draped with flags aud surrounded by
handsome and appropriate floral trib
utes, was placed upon the bier pre-
part d for Its reception. In accord
ance with arrangements there was nc
service OF any kind, aud the peopl,
present were requested to withdraw
until o'c.ock when the lid OF the
naaket will be opened and the public
ermited 10 review the remains.