New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-03
SENATOR MORRILDS FUNERAL
SERVICES IN THE CAPITOL AT MONT
DEMONSTRATION OF

MOURNING.
Montpelier VT, JAN 2-The body Of United
States Senator Justin Smith Morrill, arrived
here early this morning from Washington. on
the train which brought 1t to Montpelier was
also the body OF the Senator's Wife who died
at the capital several months ago. In the party
were the delegations Of Senators and Repre-
sentatives appointed to attend the funeral here,
and a number OF personal friends OF the Senator
Emblems OF mourning were everywhere visible
in Montpelier. Flags bearing Grape ioated at
halfmast and other sombre drapings were dis
played throughout the city. handsome arch
OF evergreen had been erected over the gate
at the entrance to the grounds Of the State
Capitol. The interior OF the Capitol was draped
with Grape and the National colors, and deco
rated with flowers. All places Of business
throughout the city were closed in the afte~
noon.
The weather this morning was fine and clear
but very cold, the thermometer registering 20
degrees below zero. Trains arriving In the city
this forenoon brought large crowds Of people
from all parts of the State. most OF whom had
known Senator Morrill, personally.
Soon after o'clock this morning Sergeant at
Arms F. C. Phinney called on Senator Red
field Proctor for the purpose OF completing ar
rangements for the funeral. The body was
borne from the train to the Capitol. where 1t
lay in state in the corridor before Representa-
tives Hail. During the day hundreds passed
by the coffin.
The funeral services were held In Representa-
tives Hall this afternoon and were largely at
tended. President NJ. II. Buckham. OF the Uni
versity Of Vermont. delivered the euogy. he
said this was day of sadness for Vermont, she
having lost a son whom she loved and cherished
and one who stood peer among her fore
most men, Senator Morrill, he said. was
typical Vermonter. born OF plain parents IN
country village. He displayed a thirst for learn
ing early in life and indomitable energy III ac-
quiring It, He possessed attributes which ap-
pealed to men, so that they sent him TO Con-
gress first as their Representative. then as
their Senator. In the domain Of finance he be-
came a master, his judgment being unfaiiinS
His prominence was due to judicial, rather than
brilliant qualities. He witty, courteous. or
attractive presence, holding the respect OF ALL
although a good party man. Besides being a
typical Vermonter he was a thorough Amerl-
can He rendepd many services 10 his coun-
try for which his name will long be remem-
bered.
I'VE loved him." said the speaker. for the
virtues which We saw in him, his simplicity and
his gentleness With all the amiabe virtues
he had the fortltude OF a Roman rather, a
prophets love Of righteousness and the Purltans
love Of integrity and conscience" The speaker
also made a touching reference to Mrs morrill,
At the close Of the euogy the Rev. Dr.
Leavitt Of Washington, offered prayer. Then
the Hobbies were cleared and the bodies OF Sena-
tor and Mrs Morrill, were taken TO Green MOUNT
Cemetery, where they were placed in vault
to remain until spring when they VIII De car
ried to STAFFORD for burial Dr. Leavitt or
fered prayer at the cemetery.