Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-01-06
VIEWED BY HUNDREDS.
senator Morrill's Remains in State
at Montpelier.

Montpelier, VT. Jan. S.-The body OF
the late United States Senator Justin
Smith Morrill, arrived here yesterday
from Washington. on the train which
brought the body to Montpelier was
also the body Of the senator's wife. who
died at the capital several months ago.
In the funeral party We're the delega-
tions Of representatives from congress
and senators appointed to attend the
obsequies here and a number of per
sonal friends Of the late senator.
Emblems of mourning were every
where visible in Montpelier. Flags
draped in Grape fiOated at half-mast
and other emblems of mourning were
displayed throughout the city. A hand
some arch Of evergreen had been erected
over the gate entrance to the grounds
of the state capitol. The interior of the
capitol building was appropriately dec
GRATED with Grape, the national colors
and beautiful flowers.
All places of business throughout the
city were closed in the forenoon and
/ business was not resumed until after the
funeral. The weather was fine and
clear, but very cold the thermometer
registering % below zero.
/ All trains arriving in the city in the
forenoon brought large crowds Of peo-
pie from all parts of the state, most OF
whom had known Senator Morrill, per-
sonally
The body was borne from the train to
the capitol, where it lay in state in the
corridor before representatives hall.
which had been elabOrately decorated
( with flowers, Grape and the national
colors. During the day hundreds
passed the casket.
The services were held in representa-
tives hall and We're largely attended.
Men from all parts of the state came to
pay final respects to the memory of the
late senator President H. NJ. Buck
ham Of the University of Vermont de-
Evered the eulOgy.
He said this was a day of sadness
for Vermont she having lost a son whom
she loved and cherished, and one who
stood as a peer among her foremost
men Senator Morrill,, he said was a
typical Nermonter. born of plain par
cnts in country village. He displayed
a thirss for learning early in life, and
/ indOmitahle energy in acquiring it. He
possessed attributes which appealed to
men. SO that they sent him to congress
first as their representative. then as
/ their senator. In the domain of finance
he became a master, his judgment be-
ing urfaiiing. His pTe-emnence was
due to judicial, rather than brilliant,
| qualities He was witty, courteous. of
attractive presence. holding the respect
of all, although a good party man. Be
sides being a typical Nermonter, ne
was a thorough American. He rem
dered many services to his country for
which his name long will be remembered.
We loved him said the speaker. for
the virtues which We saw in him, his
simplicity and gentleness. With all
the amiabe virtues. he had the forti-
tude Of a Roman father. prophets love
of Righteousness. and the Puritan $ love,
integrity and conscience" The speak
er also made touching reference TO Mrs.
Morrill,
AT the conclusion of President Buck
hams address, Rev. Dr. Lovett of Wash
ington offered prayer. Then the lob
bies were cleared and the bodies of SEN
ator and Mrs. Morrill, We're taken to
Green Mount cemetery, where they were
placed in the vault They will rest at
Green Mount until spring. when they
will be taken to Strafford for interment.