Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-02-12
EXECUTIVE MANSION.

WASHINGTON, EeD. y
Tldings of the death of Winfield Scott Han
cock, senior major general of the army of the
United States have just been received. Patriot
ic and valiant defender of his country, an able
and heroic soldier, spotle IS and accomplished
gentleman, crowned alike with the Iaurels
of military renown and the highest tribute
OF MS fellow countrymen to his worth
is fitting that every mark of public respect should
be pad to his memory; therefore
1t Is now ordered 10y the president, that the
national flag be displayed at half mast upon all
the public buildings of tn executive department
in this city until after his funeral shall have taken
place. DANIEL S LAMONT
Private Secretary.
The president also sent the follow
ing telegram to Mrs. III tncock;
EXECUTIVE MANSION. I
WASHINGTON, Feb. Q, 1856.
Mrs. W. S. Hancock Governors Island:
Accept my heartfelt sympathy and coincidence
IN your terrible bereavement The heroism and
side IN this hour OF your affliction nation of
mourners.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
Immediately on receipt OF tue intel
ligence of the death of Gen. Hancock,
the flag on tie war department build
ing was placed at half mast by order
of the secretary of war, and arrange
ments were made for the promulga-
ton of a general order formally an
nouncing his death to the army, which
will be issued tomorrow.
The secretary of war also recalled
the invitations he had issued for the
reception of officers of the army and
navy and marine corps for this even
ing.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE FUNERAL.
New YORK, Feb. $50 far as could
be learned no definite arrangements
for the funeral had been agreed upon
up TO late hour tonight 1t was
stated by one of the staff officers that
Mrs. Hancock had expressed herself
as opposed to military funeral, and
that 1t was her desire that the funeral
arrangements be as simple and unos-
tentatlous as possible. 1t is also said
that Mrs. Hancock is opposed to hav-
ing the body embalmed, and to its
lying in state.
In conversation with one of the Off
GERS tonight that gentleman stated
that ID all probability, only the i'm
| mediate relatives and most intimate
| friend would be invited to attend the
obseques and that only eight or ten
officers of his Immediate staff, and
several detachment OF soldiers would
| accompany the remains 10 the grave.
1t is expected that the general will be
buried at Norristown, Pa, beside his
daughter Ada, who died in 1877.
MESSAGES OF CoNDoLENCE.
NEW YORK, February. 9.-The
news OF General Hancock S
death had been flashed abroad by wire
but little while when me sages OF
coincidence began coming to the is
land. Among them are the following
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8.
Mrs GaB1 w. S Hancock,
have this moment heard of the death OF
| General Hancock and wish 10 express to ysI, my
/ dear madame, my deep sympathy and condo
| lence. The army has lost a very distinguished
| best citizens.
|. Pr SHERIDAN, Lieut. Gen1.
The following came from General
| Sherman:
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 9.
| GEN wHTpPLE:
General Miner has been here and says Han
cock is dead; is it possible? 1 must go to Cincin-
natl to mig {. Telegraph me there. Can dc
| anything to manifest my love for him or his
widowi SHERMAN.
Gen. Fitz Hugh Lee telegra phed al
| follows:
RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 9.
| To the commanding officer:
Ali parties and all classes in Virginia deplor'
the death Of Gen. Hancock. The couhtry mourn
the loss of q superb soldier and noble citizen
| personal y grieYe that true friend has gone
| Please let me know when the general will b
buried, as 1 desire, if possible, TO attend the ser
| vices. FTTZ HCGH LEE.
| Eodf1esreA R>oA