Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-09
GENERAL SHERIDAN.
Departure of His Remains From NonqnitS-
 Arrival in Washington.


 NoNoUITT, Aug. 9-The body of General Sheridan was placed in the casket, which arrived at 10 o'clock The appearance of the body showed no material changt, tho work of embalming refiecting great credit on the skill of the undertakers. The casket was placed on two pedestals in the centre Of the room in which he dIed. The body or the General has been dressed in his Gener- erals uniform, the coat buttoned closely up in the neck, with little space open, show ing white collar and black neckt!e His right arm lies across his breast, and the left arm Is placed Ut the side. Upon the casket rests the Generals chapeau, sash, belt and sword There were no flowers on the casket, although several tributes had been received.
 It was 4:29 D. III. when the Monohansett, bearing the guards of honor from the New Bedford Grand Army posts and the Loyal Legion, steamed around Clark's Point and was made fast to Nonquitt wharf. The baggage on the wharf was hastily put on board, and then Col. Arnold A. Rand, Re- corder of the Loyal Legion of Massachu- setts, accompanied by Commanders James W. Hervey of Post l9o, George P. Clifford of Post 1, and George T. Fisher of Post 196, all of New Bedford, went up the road to the Sheridan cottage, preceded by Edward T. Wilson and Hery F. Wilson, tho under takers In charge.
 When the Grand Army men had reached the house they were met by Col. Kellogg, and after q short conference the bier and Its bearers were brought up.
 The children of Gen. Sheridan peered out Of one Of the upper windows, watching the Grand Army men come and go. The coffin was reverently placed upon the bier. Then the old soldiers lifted the bier upon their shoulders, and the solemn procession passed down over the lawn to the boat, The coffin was followed by Col NJ. V. Sher- tdan, supporting Mrs. Gen. Sheridan. Little Phil walked by his mothers side. Next followed Mrs. Col Sheridan, with little Mary. Sister Urban followed next lead tug Irene, one of the twins, while Sister Justlnian was immediately behind with Louise, the other twin. Then came the governess and the women servants, and Co.'s. Kellogg and Blunt, and Drs. Mat thews, Kls.n and Richerd, and Clerk Roerback
 The procession passed through the two lines of members of the Loyal Legion down to the wharf
 Col. Sheridan and Mrs. Sheridan, Col. Blunt, Dr, Matthc the sisters, and some of the servants went on board the steamer The body was next taken aboard followed by the members of the Loyal Le- zion. The national colors were draped about the coffin, and tho sword, The bier was placed in the after cabin. where q Grand Army man held the draped banner of the Loyal Legion. At 20 minutes past the boat left her wharf
 II the procession was sad the parting was sadder. Col. and Mrs. Kellogg, with the children and the servants, were nud- died together into a Ilttle group on tho wharf. Hardly an eye which saw the spectacle was dry. Little Phips lips at length began to quiver, and he gave way to his pent-up emotions and broke out cry ing. The wheels of tho Monohansett turned, and tho remains of the great hero left Nonquitt forever.
 Col NJ. V. Sheridan, when asked what Gen. Sherldan's dying words were, said : Mrs. Sheridan knows. but she will not allow them to be given to the public.
 WASHINGTON, Ang. 9.-The special train conveying the remains of Gen. Sheridan to Washington left the Jersey City depot of the Pennsylvania Railroad at 4:45 thfs morning. The crow was made up of vet erans who fought under Sheridan. They were: Joseph koily, engineer; William Bronson, conductor; William Meyers fire man; Capt $. Craig, baggagemaster; John Haberton, brakeman.
 The train arrived here about 10 a. m to- day and was met at the station by troop of cavalry, which acted as au escort to St Matthews church, the temporary resting 1 place of the body.
 l Four pews on either side of the centre | aisle of the church had been removed and l 0 catafalque erected, on which the remains rest The interior of the church Is drRped 1 with mourning. In accordance with the wish of the family, the church ceremonies were simple.