St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-12-10
MOURNERS Ar DAVIS BIER.
Nearly 100000 Persons Have
Viewed the Body OF the States

Nearly 10000 Persons rave
Viewed the Body OF the States
man.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 9.--The number
of people pressing into the city hall to
view the body of Jefferson Davis to-day
was not diminished by the rainy
weather. Many strangers are
arriving in the city to join the
ranks of the mourners. The city
officials are of the opinion that under
the peculiar circumstances of the case,
Secretary of War Proctor's reply to
Mayor Shakespeare'S announcement of
Mr. Davis death was very graceful,
and gave evidence of kindly spirit.
The Picayune says:
We are strongly led to the conclusion that
the secretary of war SO far from intending
wrong, has adopted what he believed, and
what we believe, was a wise and conserya-
tive course in the premises.
All the confederate veterans are very
much pleased with the fraternal spirit
which characterized the rem rk of Capt..
Jacob Gray, of the Grand Army of the
Republic, made before the executive
committee last Saturday night. Captain
Gray stated that he would be proud as
soldier of the United States to honor
the memory of the illuStriOus patriot,
soldier and statesman of the South. He
could not forget that jefferson Davis
had been also a soldier of the United
States, who had rendered distinguished
service. or fail to recognize that he was
great and pure man. Jefferson Davis
should, as gallant soldier, be accorded
a soldiers burial with every show of
the profoundest respect and love of the
people.
IF it is agreed" continued Capt Gray.
''that the body of the dead chieftaiil shall be
borne into the cemetery upon the shoulders
of the old veterans, j, as a representative OF
the Grand Army of the Republic, shall GER
tainly demand to have the right to assist in
the performance of that sad and honorable
duty"
1t is learned that all the army officers,
while they cannot take any official
action in regard to the death of Mr..
Davis, have great respect for him as a
soldier and statesman, and will attend
the funeral. A meeting of Southern ed
itors has been called here for Wednes-
day, in order to set upon plans
for furthering the movement for
monument to the deceased.
In response to telegram from Gen.
Gordon. at the head of the Confederate
veterans, Gov. Nichols has appointed a
COluiifUtOC, VI nutCu AooOCldtC JuSltto
Fenner is chairman, to take charge of
the fund to be raised for Mrs. Davis and
her daughter. By midnight it is cal
cuIated 100000 people will have
passed the bier. Among those who
came to-day were the foreign con-
suls, the pupils Of the high schools,
and many Catholic priests and other
clergymen. The floral offerings to-day
were many and beautiful. A handsome
floral anchor was sent anonymously by
a British sailor.
JACKSON, Mss, Dec. Gov. Lowry
to-day issued an address to the people
of Mississippi, cordially recon-
mending that contributions be made
on the day of the funeral
ceremonies of our great and beloved
chief President Davis for the erection
of a monument to his memory, or for
the suitable maintenance of his be-
reaved family who are a sacred trust in
the heart of all true Mississippians."
FOWLE WILL ATTEND THE FUNERAL
RALEIGH, N. G., Dec. 9.-Gov. ID. g.
Fowle and staff and others have left
here to attend the funeral Of jefferson
Davis.