The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-04-19
GRANTS BODY REMOVED
EAKEN FROM THE BRICK TOME TO THE MASSIVE NEW MAUSOLEUM.

 Ceremonies Were simple-Guard of Honor of Veterans Followed the Caslset-sons and Grandson of the Soldier Were Pres ent-The Ohicial Program for the Dedi- catory Exercises.
 New York, April 1.-The body of General Grant was removed yesterday afternoon from the little brick tomb that has sheltered it for the past twelve years to the imposing mausoleum erect ed in honor of the dead hero. The transfer, which was accomplished with no ceremonies beyond the attendance of a guard of honor composed of U. S. Grant post No. S27, G. A. R., was wit messed by thousands of persons.
 At 10 o'clock yesterday morning the final arrangements for the removal of the body were made. About 15O police men were stationed near the tomb, and this fact, which was looked upon as sure sign that the transfer was to be made, brought thousands to Riverside Park. Many brought their lunches with them, which gave the scene a holi- day appearance. Word was sent to the undertaken during the morning that the removal would be made about o'clock.
 Colonel Frederick D. Grant arrived at the tomb at 2:35 coming from his home In cab accompanied by his son, Ulysses s. Grant, Third. At that time the undertaker's men were all ready to begin work, but the opening of the outer casket, or cedar box, had been postponed until Colonel Grant should arrive.
 Directly in front of the temporary tomb roofless enclosure had been constructed, and Colonel Grant and those directly interested in the work in hand gathered inside of it. The iron gate of the little tomb was at once opened, and the undeTtaker's men be- gan work. James F. Quinn of the un- dertaking firm of J. Edward Winter bottom & Co.,, had direct charge of the work of removal, under the general supervision of John H. Duncan, the ar chitect of the tomb.
 CASKET LIFTED OUT.
 The first work accomplished was the removal of the lid of the cedar box in side of which was a casing of lead, which had been dramatically sealed. This casing had to be cut, the top being removed, and the casket proper was then lifted out. The casket is of cop per, covered with purple velvet. and with silver trimmings. The casket looked as if it were new.
 n,o nf ha lyot n Ci lead casing there was a neatly-plaited wreath of oak leaves. Colonel Grant, who was in the outer inclosure, had asked for this several times and when it was reached, 1t was lifted carefully and wrapped up. Colonel Grant ex- plained that his daughter, Julia, then little girl, had made the wreath her. self at Mount McGregor.
 As soon as the casket had been lifted out, the cedar box was carried over to the mausoleum. There had been some uncertainty as to whether there would be room for this in the sarcophague, as the architect had not known the exact dimensions of the box It had been very nicely calculated, however, and it was found that the box fitted exactly. The box was carried over at 1925
 
 supposing the body was inside the cedar box, went away.
 Meantime the guard of honor had ar- rived, and Colonel Grant went out and exchanged greetings with the old sol diers composing 1t. This guard is made up of members of U. S. Grant post, No. 327, G. A. R. All but three who served at the funeral were present yesterday. Jnp af ooJi r McKelvey of Brooklyn, the present commander of the post; Past Com- manders George A. Price, William H. Barker, Willis Mcdonald, Henry W. Knight, James Dean, and James P. Howatt, and R. F. Mackellar, George F. Tait, Noah Tebbetts, William w. Brodie, R. B. Gavillim, and Senator George w. Brush. There were three others in the original guard of honor, George J. Collins, who is now dead; John H. Johnson, who is ill, and George B. Squires, who is in the west.
 At 3:30 o'clock Ulysses s. Grant jr., arrived in company with General Hor- ace Porter. Twenty minutes later those who had been making the neces- sary preparations at the new tomb an nounced that all was in readiness for the T6C6pUlOn Ol Lue DOuy. lie SudIu of honor formed a double line in front of the temporary tomb, and the flag was lowered to ha1f-mast. Then the doors of the wooden inclosure were thrown open, and the casket was brought out borne on the shoulders of six of the undertaker's assistants.
 IN THE NEW TOMB.
 A column was formed, headed by Captain Collins and Sergeants Dillon and Ferris of the park police, with President McMillan and Secretary Leary of the park board. The casket followed, and immediately behind were Coloned Frederick D. Grant and his brother, Ulysses S. Grant, jr. Behind them came Ulysses s. Grant, third, and General Porter, and then came the guard of honor.
 The line of march was to the north of the temporary tomb, then south past the east side of the mausoleum. On entering the tomb the casket was car ried directly to the crypt, and placed in the sarcophagus without further ceremony.
 Colonel Grant placed the wreath which his daughter had made twelve years ago on the casket and a roll of