The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-08-07
AFTER THE CONFLICT.
Words Of Praise and Grief for the
Dead Soldier.
Resolutions Adopted by The Senate and
House Of Representatives.
Action Of the Chief Officials Of The
Government.
Sympathy for Mrs. Sheridan from All
Parts Of The Land.
Expressions Of the Sorrow Of the
Generals Former Comrades.
The Funeral to Be Held in Washington
on Saturday,
And Little Phil Laid at Rest in the
Soldiers Cemetery
Expressions Of the Sorrow Of the
Generals Former Comrades.
The Funeral to Be Held in Washington
on Saturday,
And Little Phil Laid at Rest in the
Soldiers Cemetery

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-The Chaplain Of
the Senate today, in his opening prayer, in
directly but feelingly alluded to the death of
General Sheridan. As soon as the reading
of the journal was concluded, Senator Ed
munds rose and said: II ask unanimous con-
sent to offer, at this time, these resolutions
on a subject which every Senator will un-
derstand:
Resolved, That the Senate has learned with
profound regret of the death Of Philip ii. Sheri-
dan, late General of the Armies of the United
States.
Resolved, That the Senate hereby expresses its
grateful sense of his great and patriotic services
IN the cause Of his country, its deep sensibty Of
the l0SS.which the nation has sustained In his
death, and its sympathy with the family in their
bereavement.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be
forwarded to the family of the deceased.
Unanimous consent being given, Senator
Edmunds said: ut is quite unnecessary for
any Senator to submit any observation in
support of these resolutions. The career Of
General Sheridan has been SO conspicuous,
so grand, SO noble and so patriotic, that any
words 1 could use in respect to his memory,
or in praise of his career. would be like gild-
ing refined gold, or painting the lily. There
fore. for my part, leave them to the judg-
ment Of the Senate without further observa-
tion."
The resolutions were adopted unanimous
ly. subsequently bill was introduced by
Senator Farwell, and referred to the COM
mlttee on pensions, granting a pension of
$1,000 year to Mrs. Sheridan.
The Presidents message, announcing the
death OF Gen. Sheridan, was presented and
read Senator Hawley said: "NOthing
ceuld say is needed to set forth the loss
which the country has sustained by the
death of the able, brilliant and magnificent
soldier, the beloved general, Philip d. Sheri-
dan. have just learned Of the course taken
by the House, and now send to the desk a
resolution, for which l ask immediate con-
sideratiOn:
Resolved That the Chair Is requested to ap
the funeral services Of the late Gen. sheridan.
The resolution was adopted, and Senators
Hawley, Henderson, Cullom, Stewart,
Hampton, Gibson and Gray appointed. The
Senate then adjourned until tomorrow.
The House, soon after meeting at noon, re-
ceiyed a message from the President an
nouneing the death of General Sheridan
Mr.. Hooker OF Mississippi, asked unanimous
consent to offer the following resolutions:
Resolved, That the House has learned with
profound grief of the death of General Philip Hen
OF the United States.
Resolved, That as a mark Of respect TO the
memory of the deceased, the House do now adj
j0urn.
Resolved. That the Speaker OF the House is dI-
copy OF these resolutions, and an assurance Of
the sympathy of the House in the loss which she
has sustained in common with the people of the
Resolved, That the Speaker of the House ap-
point committee OF seven members TO confer
consultation with the family Of the deceased, to
take such action as may be appropriate in regard
to the public obsequies of General Sheridan.
The resolutions were adopted unanl-
mously and Messrs. Hooker, Grosvenor,
Cutcheon and Wheeler spoke briefly and
teelingly, of the dead commander. The
House then, as mark of respect to his
memory, adjourned.
Words of Coincidence.
NEW BEDFORD, Mass, Aug. 6.-The fol-
lowing are some of the kilograms Of condo
lence which have been received by Mrs.
Sheridan and Col. NJ. V. Sheridan. The
drst is from Mrs. Sheridan's father:
WASHINGTON. Aug.
We sent our love and sympathy. Can we do
anything for you.
(signed) GEN. d. II. RUcHER.
NEW YORK, Aug. 6.
The death of General Sh eridan was entirely un-
must for time be silent. Command me in any
way. w. I. SHERMAN.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Aug. 6.
with heartfelt appreciation Of the affiction
which the whole nation will share. from myself
you have in your profound and inestimable sor-
row, the most tender and earnest sympathy, born
of sincere affection and deep personal griefs.
CLAYTON MCMICHAEL.
LONDON, England, Aug. 8.
Mrs. p. H. Sheridan:
Express my sincere condolences.
ROBERT 7. LINCOLN.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Aug. 6.
Dear Mrs. Sheridan: IL was a most painful
surprise to hear OF Gen. Sheridan's death. Ac-
cept my heartfelt sympathy in your overwhelm-
and noble soldier, and while feel deeply his loss
10 the service and department, yet, at this mo-
ment personal bereavement is first In my
the many delightful memories shall ever associ-
ate with him. w. K. ENDICorT,
Secretary Of War;
WASHINGTON, d. c., Aug. g.
Mrs General Sheridan:
Accept the heartiest sympathy from Mrs. Man
derson and myself in your sad affiiction. The
CHARLES T. MANDERsoN.
-, WEST END, Long Branch, N. J. Aug. 6.
Please convey to Mrs. Sheridan, Mrs. Childs's
and my own heartfelt sympathy in her great trial.
GEO. W. CHrLDs.
CRANsToN HOTEL,
West Point, N. Y, Aug. 6.
Mrs p. H. Sheridan.
Mother, Ida and I send you our heartfelt sym-
pathy. II can be Of the least service command
me. f. ID. GRANT
Boston, Aug 8.
You have my deepest sympathy in the great ca
lamity that has fallen on you; whole nation
mourns its loss. EUGENE HALE.
NEW YORK, August 6.
Mrs. p. II. Sheridan
The commandery of the Loyal Legion sends
deep sympathy for you in your bereavement. We
have lost a brave companion and true and gener-
GUS friend. His record is without blemish aud
his name will always be remembered by his eoun-
trymen. VIM. T. SHERMAN,
Gen'l U. 5. A, Commander.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, August
The people of Ohio mourn with Won the death of
your distinguished husband and will forever cher
ish his name and illustrOus services. BE assured
Of their deepst sympathy. J. b. FORAKER,
Governor.
NEW YORK CITY, August 8.
The Army of the Patomac Society snds express
which, as one of Gen. Sheridan's Command.
most earnestly join. HoRATIo @. KING.
JAMESTOWN, r. l., August 8.
Mrs. p. n. Sheridan
Accept my sympathy in your great bereavment.
DAVID ID. PORTER.
EAST DEs MONIES, Iowa, Aug. 9Th
Mrs. r. H. Shericdn;
On behalf Of the people Of the State of Iowa, l
extend you sincere sympathy in the great afiiic-
ton which has befallen you and your family by
the death Of your illustrious husband His great
valor, displayed so often In the recent terrible
contest for national existence won for him place
in the affections OF our people which makes MS
denth come like personal loss to every loyal
WILLIAM LARRABEE.
EXECUTIVE MANsIoN,l
WASHINGTON, ID. e., Aug 6thJ
Mrs. Sheridan.
While the nation mourns your loss and shares