St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-08-07
CONDOLENCES.
kilograms of Sympathy Received
by the Bereaved Family.

kilograms of Sympathy Received
by the Bereaved Family.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-The president
was informed of the death of Gen. Sheri-
dan this morning, and Immediately sent
the following dispatch to Mrs. Sheridan:
Executive Mansion, Washington, Aug 6,
1SSS.-To Mrs. Sheridan, Nonquitt, via New
Bedford: While the nation mourns its loss
and shares your sorrow, let me express to
you my personal grief and most sincere con
dolence. GROVER CLEVELAND.
GOV. FORAKER.
Special to the Globe.
COLUMBUS, O., Aug. 6.-Gov. Foraker
this morning sent the following tele-
gram:
Columbus, O., Aug, 6.-To Mrs. Gen. sheri-
dan, Nonquitt Mass: The people of Ohio
mourn with you the death of your distin-
guished husband. They will forever cherish
his name and illustrious services. Be assured
of their deepest Sympathy.-
j. b. FORAKER, Governor.
JOHN FITZGERALD.
LINCOLN, Neb.. Aug. 6.-President
John Fitzgerald, of the Irish National
League of America, to-day sent the fol-
lowing telegram of.condolence:
Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 6.-To. Col. Michael
Sheridan, Nonquitt Cottage: The Irish Ma
tional League of America sympathizes in
your bereavement, and begs of you to
convey to Mrs. Philip Sheridan and family
its coincidence in the great affection that
has befallen them in the death of her gallant
and beloved husband. The Irish race unites
with the American people in the national
sorrow that mournS the loss OF the Irish
American hero of Winchester, whose mill
tary genius contributed so much to save the
Union and whose devotion to Ireland Was
second only to his love for America.
JOHN FITZGERALD,
PresidentI /. n. L. of A.
A PROCLAMATION.
COLUMBUS, O., Aug. 6.-The flag on
the state house is at half staff on &C
count of the death of Gen. Sheridan.
Gov. Foraker has issued the following
prOclamation:
To the People of Ohio: Gen. Philip H.
Sheridan is dead. He departed this life yes
OF Ohio, but his name and fame belong
among the richest treasures of the
nation. Next after Grant and Sher-
man he was the most Ilustrious of
the war for the suppression of the .rebelli on
His name was the synonym of gallantry. He
was the ideal field marshal. He led only to
victory SO long as the Union shall endure,
and human liberty be cherished, he will hold
an affectionate place in the hearts of his
countrymen. AS slight appreciation for his
heroic services the flags on all civil. public
buildings of the state will be displayed at
half staff until and including the day of the
funeral.
The proclamation is signed offici ally
NEW BEDFORD. Mass, Aug. 5.-The
following kilograms of coincidence have
been received by Mrs. Sheridan and
Col. Al. Y. Sheridan. From Mrs. Sheri-
dams father. the following:
Washington. D. c., Aug. 6.--Mrs. P. H.
Sheridan: We send our love and sympathy.
Can we do anything cor you?
GEN. D. a. RUcKER.
London, Eng, Aug. 6-Mrs. P. II. Sher
idan: Accept my sincere condolences
ROBERT LINCOLN
New York. Aug. 6.-To Col. NJ V. Sheridan:
The death of the general was totally unex-
pected. Newspaper men are after me, but
must for time be silent Com nand me in
any way to manifest love and respect.
W. Il. SHERMAN
Secretary Endicott sent a personal
telegram of coincidence. Gems. FORSYTH
and Conrad, who were with the general
i'm his campaigns, sent touching mes
sages. George w. Childs sent the fol-
lowing message of sympathy:
West End Long Branch. Aug 6-Mv Dear
Colonel: Please convey to Hrs. Sheridan
Mrs. Chiids and my own heartfelt sympathy