Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-28
DEATHS DIRE DRUM BEAT
ARMY AND NATION MOURN AT
THE SOLDIER'S BIER.

Illinois offered - A Probability that
the Interment wiz be IL ado at Chicago
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2T.--One who saw
the remains OF Gen. Logan this morning
the embalmers having completed their
work and the body being ready for Its cas-
ket, describes its appearance as lifeliRe
and but little wasted.
Mrs. Logan's condition is gradually
mending, some portions of last night
having been passed in deep sleep, the
first which she has taken for some days.
The members of the Chicago delegation
in Congress who are now IN Washington
held meeting at the Logan mansion this
afternoon, in compliance with the sug-
restion Of Mrs. Logan for a consultation.
There were present Senator Cullom, and
Representatives Hit, Henderson, Rowell,
Paysou. Springer, Thomas, Townshend
and Neece.
MRS. LoGAN's WISHES.
Mrs. Logan's wishes With regard to the
funeral arrangements were made known
by Representative Henderson, with whom
she had been conferring. Her incllnatlons
favored a funeral in the Senate chamber
after the reassembling of Congress and
interment In the Congressional Cemetery
here. The matter WAS discussed, but no
conclusion as to the nature OF the counsel
to be rendered was reached, the subject
being postponed until tomorrow. The
probabilities, however, at the time OF ad-
journmept pointed to q postponemert OF
the funeral until Wednesday of next week
and temporary interment in receiving
vault here pending decision upon the
final place of interment.
A LATER CONFERENCE.
Since that time further conferences have
informally taken place and the members
of the dele egatIon are now of the opinion
that the funeral services will take place
next Friday in the Senate chamber, and
that the remains will then be immediately
conveyed to Chicago.
Senator Sherman was at the mansion
this afternoon, and was In consultation
with Mrs. Logan, who sought his advice
regarding the arrangements. He has
already made his selection OF the commit
tee to represent the Senate, but withholds
its announcement until the arrangements
shall be determined upon.
GUARDS OF HONOR,
At6:30 O'Clock this afternoon the guard
of honor sent by the Secretary of War,
consisting OF a sergeant and four privates
OF artillery, fully uniformed and equipped,
T6pOIbsu hb Odlumtb IIdC6s. n SeDLlnGI
was placed at the front door and another
a. the door of the chamber in which lie the
remains. A guard OF marines, TO be sent
by the Secretary OF the Navy, Will report
tomorrow morning.
Mrs. Logan's residence was to-day con
nected by wire with the main Washing
ton office OF the Western Union Telegraph
Company, and it's facilities were freely
placed at the disposal OF the family. More
than two hundred messages OF sympathy
and coincidence we're received from all
parts OF the country.
PENSION FOR THE WIDOW.
Gen. Logan lived In an old-fashioned
but comfortable and substantl house on
Thirteenth street, just outside the city
boundary, which he purchased about two
years ago. This property, though still
encountered by mortgage, has increased
considerably in value since Gen. Logan
became its possessor. Together with the
Chicago homestead, also said TO be mort
gagged, 1t constitutes almost the entire
fortune left for the support of the widow,
her chief remaining resource being the
expected proceeds of the sale of the Gen.
erals book. Already a PROJECT has been
privately discussed among Congressman
OF providing for her future by pension
bill, based upon the Generals military
service, and none have been heard 10
question the propriety of this course.
SECRETARY wHITNEY's CONDOLENCES.
The death OF Gen. Logan has brought
t. his widow food OF messages of sym.
patny for her, and testimonials Of respect
and affection for her dead husband. Some
of these are herewith gwen:
NAVY DEPARTMENT,
WAsHINGToN, Dec. ", 1886.
MY DEAR MADAME-ihe high position
which Senator Logan occupied in the army,
his distinguished services in the late war. ana
hrs interest IN both the land and naval service
exhibited In SO many ways and on so many oc-
caslons, have given him nlace In the hearts
of those attached to the naval service
second perhaps TO no one IN the country. /
therefore beg 60 assure you of the profound
regret with which his death is received by
the whole naval service, and 30 ask that A.
may be allowed to bear such share in the
testimonials Of respect and honor which may
attend his burial as shall seem to You apprO-
pirate. The bearer of this note. Comm dore
w. 8. Schey, Is requested by me to confer
with such ersons as may have the arrange
menis In charge. Assuring you OF my great
personal regret and Sympathy. / am. most
truly yours. WILLIAA q. WHITNEY,
secretary OF the Navy.
To Mrs. Sen1tor Logan. a
THE CHINESE MINISTER'S NOTE.
CHINESE LEG ALTON,
WAsHIHGToN, Dec. q, 1856.
Tho Chinese Minister has heard with deep
sorrow of the death OF the il ustrious senator
Logan and desires to extend his heartfelt
ympathy and confidence TO Mrs. Logan.
JAPAN's MINISTER.
JAPANESE LEGATION,
WASHINGTON. Dec. q, 1885.
DEAR MRS. LOGAN-We have heard with
great sorrow the sad intelligence OF the de-
cease Of Senator Logan, and beg 10 assure you
of our most sincere sorrow ana heartfelt sym
pathy in the cad and irreparAble loss of such an
illustrious husband ,as " ell a. the deep regard
which we feel at the los OF one for whom we
have entertained 80 high "a spect and regard.
In the meantime, wo remain yours most sin-
cerely, X. KUKI,
ii. kUKI.
ERIN M0URNs A FRIEND.
PHILADELPHIA. Pa, Dec. ~. 1855.
Tire irish National League OF Philade phia
tenders its earnest sympAthy TO Mrs. Logan
upon the death OF her husband. who was one
OF Ireland's best friends In America.
HUGH MoCAPFRAY. r. esident.
INDIANAPOLIS METHoDIsTs.
INDIANAPOLIS. ind, Dec. 27, 1885.
The Methodist preachers of Indianapolis
hereuy express TO YOU their sympatbies IN the
deep sorrow which has come 90 you In the
death Of your husband. A. W. LAMPERT,
President Preachers Meeting.
THE G.. A. X.
MADIsON, WIS, Dec. %, 1856
The veterans OF slle Grand Army OF the tie
public are In deep sorrow and slnc, relv and
lovingly mourn the loss Of Your beloved hus-
band. their dear comrade and friend. sor-
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