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■ I two cram. I Ton Csfita P«r V^Mk MS. i IM f t PITTSTON, P ..FRIDAY. JUL 24, 1885. MOURNS. were early made tipoo t&D shop froOteC*«fe. W 9C principal nMtbanti. Prom all potats tn north and s~nth alike wuu the Nflw Ifac-land ennm the same rtory—tlntf waters to life hps. II was as gon «S- Bral of thn 4r*alM 01 the United iS^hnJT Butte tliat Gen. Cra»t was held in most Bnraos\». Jul* 9t—WI have always Joyoas sod honorable ramambranoe by the enltSSrtSd Tr ~ Mrbn£». and by the act of north and south a/imirnLian tnr Sir u «x-Vloe «Mko he died ugeneral of the armies of the United Statea By this act the whole disof Gen. Grant', mttttary ability has not hen tau0° * based alone onhissuccessincrushin# th3IV g*- »•north had noth^ght«rreof the r^^±!,,SSC"lCS if there was stiU wanting on the part of g**t **%""»* *5? the general-in-chief a high moral courage #w» *»C**? woold need thwa to theyring capable of great resolution and a physical ?° n*' wCm courage which takes no account of danger. Uito the scale whan. Andrew And these Grant possessed to the fullest teitatiug woetaer he should, by arresting extent At my dinner table one day, soon 0®n- E- LoeD T1°lato ?f 4 after Grant became president, Gen. Sher- Confederate surrender and tbe stooHty of E * so much in Gen. (^career whan Ills Dlanshad acquired that t«t pleasant to remember, why should lT.l 1n« l I HitoC *Dr C**D seetrfprther *iC frailttos to dis«lo*DJ •3®ffi£§33FtSl &A2S&&SK&& sMffisaaatntte. eS^xr-arffsta awvtrdssw- 5SS5S2fi®BS glorv. but was the mifrk of a great man and inand thoogtrt aod to* tt^freat general. No one ever succeeded in attempt- Bolitor who laid III blood the ftrandafl&s of tog to draw from him criticisms on others, second andmore endurinRunion ia now His fame with the world will mainly rest on •* rest. CI«t us have p.aw,' he said y«ars his military achievement*, bat his adoption «C°ne, and peace Uu of arbitration instead ot war with Great hearts andminds, in this there Britain, and hU policy on the resumption of 18 naught but regard and regrSt rof nim for spocle payment, Steadfastly adhered to, are "boa «*«• net to mention many other good will of all, whether heretofore-friends measures of his administration, to command ornot, waa his in his ageny, and v. ill bLiJu the admiration and gratitude of future gen- w'th his name faravar. erations " Atlanta, D-July 8*.—Profound feeling of BpsnroraiJ), Ills., July 24.-When the regret exista every whore in the south tfver news of Gen, Grant's death was received a Gen. Grant1 ideate. The Atlanta CoasUt£ meeting of citizens was convened at the eiUtarially says teat Gen. Grwt lstiie court-bouse, at which Gen. John M. Palmer great** man since Washington, the greatpresided. The mwyor was directed to send military hero of thea«e. • idispatch on behalf of the city to Mm Savannah, July 34.-The Times gives Grant offering a resting place hare for the voico to Dh« s -ntiment of profound sorrow remains of Gen Oran« the Idea of provid- that exisU ovoiywhare in the state. Reao ing for the repose of Grant and Lincoln side luti"n 1 of regret and c oudolence «ere passed by side was cWUated as strikingly appro- bT «*e city councils and boards of trade, all ariate in vW of their careers. Subsequent through Qflofeia and the (M olina". Public to the meeting an association to be known building will be put in mourning. The a. the Monument amocihtion was state legislature of Georgia, in session at formed, Mid incorporated nuder the state Atlanta, adjourned immediately on. receipt law, to- the purpose of erecting a suitable the Gr»at«, m«nument to perpetuate the name of U. & sentative Harrison made a b,g sensation by Gfrant, said monument to be located at or Violently opposing the resolution to adjoarn, Springfield hut, after msjdng a speech against Gen. Wamwoton,' July 24.-Owing to. the Grant, he was tquelohed by an overwhelmdeath of Gen. Granl the proposed banquet ing sentiment of the legislature and spectato the visiting Mexloan journalists, which to™- was to have taken place at Willard'a hotel, waa abandoned. The editors early. in the day, after sending a message of condolence to Mrs. Grant, requested the committee on entertainment to abandon this feature of the programme. larg-r to tU« people's eye tfia any cor vols. In energy, and in iron terai purpose be was ncvor Burpssspd, but qualities proved dangerous When tr red to politics. Since Garfield waa president. Grant'h political ambition 1 extinct, but in his last agonies he I tbo qualities of firmness and oburage malo bim great y ot ihosf lifer htm lnaad the order which it h customary to lsbue on the death of an «K-preaident. It directs the suspension of work for one day at all military poets; the firing of thirteen guns at sundown and at half-hour intervals during the day and thirty-eight guns at luij.ht, and orders all ofiloers of the army to j wear the customary Badge of mourning. HENDRICKS TALKS. THE MARKETS HE FINDS TIME TO HAVE A LIT TLE TALK ABOUT POLITICS. ■ 'rrt—br t,.. ■,.« FINANCIAL AND COMM£RCIALAT NEW Gen. Grant's Death Caused YORK AND CHICAGO. file Keymhllrnn Senators and Appoint ment*—He Thinks all the XmsIuttdns Should be Confirmed—-The Itoacti Fullure—The Tariff, UallroMl StockM-t'hlcagw QnUi and Universal Sorrow. ' A Coincidence. Brooltit, July 24.—Gen. Samuel Roberta, who was an intimate friend, of Geo. Graat^ died at his rosidenoe, 714 Herkimer street, this city, about the same time the general died. The deceased was at CnDe time pos .- master of Brooklyn. His death was rathjr sudden, as he attended the funeral of a fr.end Wednesday. I'roviaion HarkeU, uC Petroleum* A LETTER PROM JEFF DA' IH THE NORTH AND SOUTH. He Bmo(i4im the Qualities illf'V YORK STOCK [As i\ pnrfM by Juad, Hjeb Oo., Brokers, -icranton, Pitiatou and Wilkos-Btirre, ovor heir private wire, enabling them to execute Tders instantly. ] Grant Great. Boston, Jnly at—The Globe Dwrnorr, July 24.—Vice Prsaldent Heoirlt-k's and Wife end Judge Holman dnd wit-, of Indiana, arrived in this city by the Wabash railroad, and spent the day in the •tfty. It was not until about noon tnat their presence in this city was known, and as no preliminary « ord had heralded their coming the Democratic politician* were not prepared to give their distinguished visitors any formal reception. During the afternoon, however, a large numher of citizens called informally upon the two gentlemen, the special object of their attention, of course, being the vice president.' 1 Grief the Only Prevailing Sentifeent; following letter from Jefferson Dai April 4, whqn the death of Gen. G it was letter e and N«w Yobk, July 24-Stocks .so'd to-day (it -»e New York stock exchange aa follows: Stocks Open Clos'g Stocks Open- Clot a inu liid ina Bid HtP. C.. 8IW 81W Nor. West.. I0I&-OTH ' □.LAW. 1C«4J 100M Nor West pf 1842 II U 4. J.Central 49 4M4 M , K. & T. iii? •V. Union... 07V OOtJ Hleh. Cen.. SB (5 'tPaul.com 8211 Phila&Red. 19 1BJJ ) P.C.41 »7H a7U NY OAW 11M 11)2 •He 14U ia£J Canada B... »4 M i-ake fibonv MM o»u N, y. Oen.. 8T »7%S re*. Picifio l4« U12 D. & R. U. 8J6- Union Pac.. IV U £ Nash. 4u tfL *. Fac.com 21 atijJ R. Island... lis lit 1. Pac prtf 46W 4« III. Oentral. li»U 1MU, Dn "ai lflc 345.4 S3W Chic. & O. KIM iouj P., X I)|y. OS »4U 0. & O. oref 71jJ 7DU 'an PaclAc H% 0., B. £ Q. 129 1»«4 ■Vab Pacific '& S St P M Cfc M. iin% 104 W Pacific pf 8 a NY 04 St L 7« 7« Or*. Trans. 1TW lfi% W.8. «d».. 48U «'4 rie 2ad.... eoj£ 60 Pao. Mall... 48$| «8M CHICAGO OKAIN ANMDROVI8ION8. As received over private wire hy Judd, Nya « Jo., Brokers, 1st National Bank Bunding, Hertn on. Brown's Building, Plttston, and 7 SouUi franklin fctreet, Wllkes-Barre, Pa. expect*! at any hour. A part of was stoljn from tbo wires at tha V. .D\ .)■ sent to various papers. Afterward that Mr. Davis had ever sain any Henry Irvine's Condolences. TRIBUTES FROM LONDON. praise oi Grant was published. London, July 84.—Henry Irving has telegraphed condolences to the family of Gen. Grant. In on interview he expressed deep sorrow at the general's death. Be had greatly admired the noble oourage with which the general had borne his sufferings. » this liniu T/io Globe said nol mattor was obtained under promise pat no part of it should be published unql after Grant was dead: j Nbw Orleans, A*il4. Tho following was received by yohr correspondent to-day from Jefferson -Davis: "B-jau Voir, Miss., April 9, l«*-8ir— Your letter askiu? me to give my r(ewg on the subject of Gen. Grant's military career has lieen received. With most respectful consideration for you and tho influential paper you represent, I must decline to comply with the request tor the following reasons: Gen. Grant is reported dying; although be invaded our country with ruthless track it was with open band, and so far as I know he abetted neither pillage nor arson. When his armies Were so successful that Gfon. Loe's army had not even the power further to retreat, Gen. Grant gave terms both liberal and courteous, and has since the war, I believe, shown no malignity nor perpetuated slanders against the Confodc.'utos, either of tho Qilitary or civil service. Therefore, instead of seeking to disturb tho quiet of his closing hours, I would, if it were in my power, willingly contribute to the repose of his mind and the coAfort of his body. (Signed) ' Vi * Vhnra Will the Hero Sleep Hia v \(Vv 'rt\ Long- Bleep f Flag* at naif Blast la Montreal. "Do you anticipate any contest next winter between the president and the senateT the vice president was asked. "Idon't carp to say much about that. I bad thought thai the Republican senators would recognise the result of the last election as the expression of the people's will for a change of government and consequently of its officials." %fi\. Di C '. •• 5i (HI FUNERAL AB&ArtOEMXXTS Montreal, Jnly 31 —Nearly all the flags which waved welcoming our citizen treope from tl» northwe-t ore at half mast out of respect for the death of America's great general. The majority of . tha afternoon papers here show emblems of mourning. Hk McGbeoor. July 84.—Tlie expression ■m *t - face D• peaceful and •Mural. Hrlanrily are bearing up bravely under tfeoir sorrow The ladies have remained in the upstair* rooms all day, while tbs colonel end Jjss* hare been busy attanfitn# to toe affairs connected with the coming THAT ARISTOCRATIC "MILL." "Then you hold that in general it is their duty to confirm all nominations!" The Fight Between Sir George Chetwynd "Yes, sir; that it is. But I know th( president does not anticipate acquiesence is all his selections, and expects some opposition."Loncok, July 24 —lie principal subject of oonvenMiou in clab circles was the disgraceful fight in Rotten Row between the Karl of Lonsdale and Sir George Chetwynd over the smiles of Mrs. Langtrv. Sir George Chetwynd was found posing oh the doorstep of bis residence in Grafton street, with his carriage waiting to take him for a drive in the park. He was smiling and affable, and bore but few marks. Of the malee. Be said that tbe quarrel arose out of expressions he had used respecting a certain lady while riding with Load Lonsdale in the park last Tuesday, and wfckh Lonsdale considered insulting. Lord Lontdale said nothing more then, but afterward wrote Sir George some offensive letters, to which Sir Gaorge says he replied courteously. He met Lord Lonsdale again in tbe park, when words led to blows which continued u 11 i.-l tha young Duke of Portland and Sir W. Gumming separated t betn. "Ton can see," added Sir George, "that I am not injured, and I don't believe Lonsdale is much hart" and I-nrd Lonsdale. — Opening. Highest Lowest Closing July. A 58 Attg. Sept. 1 1 arrangement*. The deputation of gentlemen appointed by Governor HUl to visit the family and ten-4sr the uss of the oapito* building at Albany lor the lying in state of the remains of the late general, called upon Col. Grant. They ware informed that the arrangements for Ike burial were so very indefinite at this Mm« that only the thanks of the family •Mid be retained to the governor for hia courtly. "Was the Roach failure precipitated by governmental actionF' "I don't know; bat I shouldn't think an individual of bis financial standing would be so seriously affected as that. But ths trouble is not a question of government de- , cisions. It is a question of right. It was not right for the secretary to accept a vessel which did not meet the requirement* of the contract. I don't know what Secretary Whitney knows about it, but the attorney general's opinion should govern in that question. Mr. Garland is a most able gentleman and a thorough official, and his opinion is always valuable upon any question."opening.... 46 45% 45 W 44*6 Highest 46% 45U 46 48 Lowest 46 4RU 45W 44«4 Closing VD% 45% 44j.fi Oats— 33% 88 85U Highest SSV4 26K ttSi Lowest........ ... 3JM 26 . iit£ Closing 8S% Pdb«—Opening . 10 I7W 10 2tt JO STH 10 37U Hijhest 10 l'4i 10 30 10 30 10 87U Lowest ..n 10 17k 10 1» 10*6 1* 811; Closing .. 10 17(2 1« 2&J4 10 ' abb—Opening.. 6 6IU • 57H 6 »5 ( WD Highest.... 6 62U 6 »7H 6 65 , S 33H Lowmtt........ 6 6tU 6 65 • S2K 6 70 Closing # ■ " 7%h On. Citt, July *,*-Opening .....„..^..iwu Highest KWU Lowest IOO^h (.loilng ....' .'.... 101D4B %H "Jefferson Daviel" A /fl \ / /Aft \ x II NEW YORK'S OFFER. A Burial Plot In On* of the ruUle fnka Tendered. I * . NbwYobk, Jute 24.—It was Jfcpossible to obtain a fall attendance of IhetnemCera of the board of aldermen at a special meeting. Mayor Grace sent the following telegram to Mrs. Grant:. ''In advance .of official action, I am Instructed to Render to yourself and family tho deep sympathy of the common council of the municipal authorities of the city of How York in your sad bereavement. I am also uut&orised by informal action of the authorities, to tender to you a last resting place for tbe remains of Geft. Grant in otny one«f the parks of this city which you may sjl«ct. _ I am also authorized to offer the govoruar'j room at the city ball for the purpose of Allowing the body to'lie in state." The mayor received the fbUOwiag reply: Mt. McGhkgor, July 20. Mayor Grace, New York: . , "Will the tariff be touched upon by the next congress?" : "Yes, I think It will be—that is, revenue reform will be considered.,- No radtaal; measures for protection or free trade will, receive any grant attention, in my opinion, but there will be such a revision of certain parts of the present tariff regulations as arta conceded ry all grades of opinion to be necessary at present. I do not anticipate that the general oojnmercial interests of the country will be affected by the outcome of tbe legislation." Ibra. 1 —try, THE NEW YORK PRES& ▲ dosoo reporters hare been seeking Mrs. Langtry, but that lady prudently left town, and her present whereabouts (» zealously kept quiet. And other famous women have won a reputation for facial beauty. A fine,complexion makes one handsome, even though tbe fkcfe is not of perfect mould. Burdock Blood Bitters act directly upon the circulation, and so give the skin a clearness and smoothness otherwise unattainable. AB the rnjtew Devote Many Columns to the llluatrlous IDeaCl. New York, July 24.—All the morning papers devut) more tliau betlf their space to tho dea'.h of dan. Grant. Tiie Times published twonty columns and a four-page supplement containing a review of his life. The Sun has thirteen columns, Tho World fourteen, The Tribune fourteen and a two-page suplement containing a sketch of his life. The World editorially says: All over the civilised world people will bush their private griefs to join in the national sorrow over the passing away of tho successful leader of tho armies of U13 republic, whose mission was to Drove to mankind that a government of the people, by the people, and for tho people was not to be a failure. Tho Tribune* says: He has gone where reticence will no longer be misunderstood. The faulia eC others, which he shouldered through lite, fall from him at the Brave. He lives inlhe memory of «niltk*ie,Who owe to him their nation's safety, a great soldier, a faithful public servant, a devoted defender of public faith, a sincere patriot, a npble Lord Lonsdale has a black eye and a oat choek. He is keeping himself closely secluded and under tho care of a doctor at his residence in Carlton House terrace, near the York gate, in St. James square. He has had numerous callers during the day, but they have only driven to the door and left their cards, as his lordship refused to sea even his most Intimate friends. Ihe Earl at Lonsdale is the young man who is so careful of his honor that he hounded Mr. Edmund Yates to jail last winter for allowing Lady Btrad broke, a relative of the earl, to intimate in The World that he had elope 1 M. Romero, the Mexican minister, left here for Mt. McGregor to convey personally to Mrs.' Grant end the members of her family his condolence and sympathy with them in their bereavement. "Of course I have to take my share of the affliction which is common to all public men, but the contest for office has been1 no stampede such as was prediotei by tbe opposition press would affect the 'hungry hordes.' On the contrary, the applicants have been moderate in their request', and I, as well as others, take an interest in being assured that public affairs will be well administered."The restoration to health of Our child wo considered uncertain. When two weeks old she' caught cold. For 18 month* was tmt aMe to breathe -through her nostrils. Upon. using Ely's Cream Balm her difficulty is removed ; she breathes naturally.—Ma. ft Has. J. 11. Smith, Owego, N. Y. Price 60 cents. Galeha, 111., July 24.—Private telegrams announcing the death of Gen. Grant were received in the former homo of the illustrious chieftain at 7:20, and the public were made aware of the saJ fact by the tolling of bells. The feeling is oue of inexpressible sorrow. Gen. Grant was not only respected, but was Moved by the people hero. Emblems of mourning are being placed upon stores and residences. It is probable that a committee of citiaens will be especially selectee' to represent his old home at the obsequies. 0 ■WatmhBurt, Conn., July M.—The city h»ll fire bells tolled sixty-three when the news of Gen. Grantls death was verified. Postofflce, newspaper offices and other ijib- Ue and private buildings were at once heav& draped ta moUBsJl*, and flags were displayed at half mast. "Bosfoaes came to almost a standstill Prominent men of all parties and nationalities unite in praising the deceased. In interviews in The American, H. C. Baldwin, of Naugatuck, former candidate for governor of this oeceful of the age, but as president a failure. Ex-Mayor Greene Kendrick recalls personal reminiscences, and in his eulogy places Grant above Napoleon, saying bo was strong- Willed in his mistakes. Thanks. Can you send some one to confer with me. Yours, Fred. Gsaht. Mayor Grace decided to sand his chief clerk, Mr. Turner, to confer with the family. The board of aldermen will meet in the governor's room in tbe city hall and pass resolutions suitable to the occasion. The public "buildings will be ordered draped and tha departments closed, as at tkfl time of President Garfield's death. , Mr. Hendricks and his party went to Lake Superior by boat, where they intend to spend the next two weeks. A portion of the time they will ba at Bayfield. A Physician's Testimony. » ' OMT. V. 8. «IilI. He is only 88 years old and 1mm bean married sevan years to Lady Grace Gordon, daughter of the Marquis of Uuatley. He became the fifth Earl of Lonsdale three years ago, succeeding hU brother, who deserted his wife, a noted lean!;/, for tha smiles of Connie Gilchrist, an actress, and died while drunk in a house ol iU-f uiua after a wild career ot dissipation. Bir George Chetwytt* is 86 yean old, is marrtsd to Lady Florence, daughter of the Marquis of Anglesey, and has one sou and twodaughteHli r ing. fie Is best known asl » sporting man, being the owner of several; leading light of the turf sail Hiffliflfthasi In the treatment of lung and bronchia) diseases the liver is often implicated to such an extent that a hepatic remedy becomes necessary in effecting a euro of the lungs. In thfl treatment of such ease* I prescribe SfcntBOBi Liver Regulator with entirp satisfaction. I find that it acts mildly but effeotuslly in regulating the secretions of the liver, stomach and bowels, L •, ,1 YJ: ,-t , I. L STEPHENSON,M. D, Owen.boro.Ky. FOLLOWED ODLUM'S EXAMPLE. UtanATOftt. July Ml—When the subject •f a post mortem was ftraaohsd to the family th-ir would not hear to it, declaring them selves satisfied *Mh the doctors' diagnosis and treatment of the Case from the bsflnnlnx • o the eud. After Dr. Douglas left the hotel for the bis tottering iheoousgeand at «aoa prqo#fda4 tfrjthe | Mis remains lay. He wan •deeply grief6-1. He ftfU on his taaes and trntSmf+Mi saAehp*— hia: ilnHB ' It ■ waassrsral minutes tofMe. ha eoaM Mafrol kUfheliaqs. Hon. W. Drexel. has ! arrive J at As mountain. Or. flanda, setter A Mas Jompf from ths Brooklyn Bride* Judge IngrabanL holding fch» superior court Chr !r\MP«, MjftulTlW eofcrt out of respect to the memory of Geo. Giant. A meeting of the directors of the New York Cotton Exchange is called fcr 11 a. m., to take appropriate action In regard to the general's death. aud U Mot Been Again. B&ooklyh, July 24.— At 10:03 a. m. an unknown man leaped from the voa&way of the East River bridge at a height of 126feet above the water, about one-fourth of the distance from the New York tower to whar* Odium jumped. His approach was made bo cautiously that flonfi of the police observed him, and the attention of those an the bridge was engaged by a splashing on the other aid* of the mar., Tho man was dressed in - swimming of white Hghte, and wheta first Men climbing over the rail had 'He clothes tibd fat a bundle. A ftfnei-al was passing at the time, and he may have stepped from a car* rlage following in the rear. At the- mo meut of jumping bU handi were held at txti «CHo and it seemed that he would striko thC water with his feet; but when l.nU way down be was seen to make a partial turn, and fell heavily on hl-i back. He disappeared below the surface and has not siurs been wen. The Bon emr*: Unfortunately tar tbe country, u well u fur Urn, tbe lustre of his great fagie as the conqueror of tbe rebellion ha* since been dimmed by his conspicuous failure as a statesman and business man, and through this failure many of his countrymen have cpm* to Tegurd him with lass partiality perhaps leu respect than are Jttrftrhis du9T " * "t can't sleep t" Srtfferers from nervous proatratlon, aud waDied vitality,„ can fagaiu health by. aoinf D1 lint's Kidiiey Remedy. » •" 1: : Some oftlw DtipalchM Mt. MoGbuo% July at—The following dispatches have ben received here; ' Exicutivi Hiltwn, Washington. Col. P. D. Grant: #1,.. , -'vitT I will send a representative to Sew York bearing a letter to Mrs. Grant, and in order to cooler with you in respect to funeral ceremonies. Grover Cleveland. N*w YoBJt, July 28. clubs. mere tryiasijtBuhfltt a post mortem iihsstlim held and had failed, left the Krtaisr Baraton. Everything in and DI8EA3EO OATTLl IN CHICAGO. The Times says: Tbe fame of Gen. Grant will be the fame of a soldier, and there are features of bis career in tbe presidency that somewhat dimmed its lustre. Bui while those will not be rememhpred, there are other features that are fully in harmony with the character that has won him his lasting distinction, and which add to his title to the grateful respect of tbe American nation. A Sgaadld MDA«t far Cnacrtipulou P—tow Mo Propar In«p*otlon. Chicago, July 81—One of the morning newspapers bare, following up the question of diseased meat, sent a reporter to the stock yards, in order to be on hand when the Brot batch of diseased oattle arrived. The two inspectors were oonspicuods by their absence. Though it is said that ao infeoted cattle can escape their vigilance, the most favorable opportunities to run infected cattle into the city were had. Farmers and raisers of stock, when they find a diseased animal In their herd, do not dispatch it forthwith, but ship it to this aity. Borne drovers do kill such cattle in order to prevent disease from spreading to the rest of the herd, but the sutallhearted breeders do no4 They don't want to lose money, no matter who Suffers, and it is pretty generally known throughout the west that the Chicago stock yards *fe a ready market for any kind of live stock. As long as they can dispose of an infected steer for $10, so long will bad cattle arrive in Chicago. Over the Burlington road the usual number of diseased cattle arrived. Tiioy were driven inUD pens, subsequently sold and slaughtered for Chicago consumption. Tlij first train was a long one, and in twenty cars it Is safe to say there were twenty cattlo which should have been killed and allowed to rot on the prairie or go into the rendering tank. Th« reporter describes the sale of a number of these diseased oattie, and ho followed their carcasses to the stalls, where they were placed on sajp. lad the blinds drawn. was the doctors' atl Wlli**o 4 that they would Beiver Ioave PP00**Bl CoL F. D. Grant: Please present your mother with the assurance of our sincere sympathy. Can I serve you in any way? Please command me without hesitation. AloNzo S. Cornell. CoL Fred Grant: Rochcbteb, N. Y., July 84.—The newt of Oen. Grant's death was received here with universal expressions of regret. Tha bells of the city hall and many of tbe leading churches were tolled for an hour, and public offices and places of business were draped in mourning as soon as tbe material could be obtained, and flags were generally placed at half-mast. Meetings of Grand Army post, common council and other organisations were take action looking to proper observance of tbe nation's loss. The Herald says: Sincere patriot, brave soldier, pure-mannered and pure-minded citizen—these are Gen. Grant's titles to the respect and love of hiB countrymen now and fprevor. As Franklin conceivo.l the Unton and Washington cieate4.it, so Grant preserved it What nobler service bas any hero of our century rendered to mankind} Sympathize with you most profoundly 1ft your great sorrow. Any facilities 'over the New York Central that may bo required will be placed at your disposal. The occurrenoe was seen bv a gra at many people on the Fulton ferry-boats on J piers, but the bridge police insist that nothing ol the kind hod occurred. A tugbcac was in the vicinity at the time and craii D.1 about the spot for several minutes, but did nut Uncover any trace of the man. At qKning headquarters no information could be elicited. rfWWof all eyes, anil each of e family aa tbey appear upon the porch 3 otojeois of euriosity. m osty long telegrams expressing sym%toy have been pouring into the cottage, 4 eaafc invariably oontams an offer of rvioea Jf needed. Among them were tale- Veteran Zouaves, Jersey City; G. M. PulluD, New York; Alex Taylor, Jr., Mamaro- Chauncky M. DtPIW. The Hartford sculptor, Mr. KArl Gerhardt, who has been here for some weeks studying the general's features, was summoned to the cottage for the purpose of making n cast iu pi as tor of the face of the dead. Wit,bin twenty minutes after the general breathed bis last a successful cast was made. Messrs. Joseph W. Drexel and W. J. Arkell have been placed in charge of the details aud arrangements in regard to the remains until the tima they arrive in New York. Extra editions of the newspapers were on the streets by 9 o'clock, and tbe general's death is almost the only topic of conversation.*AKlM6 POWDER THE LONDON PAPERS. It was not known that any man of not* in (porting circles was intending tne leap. Several hare laid bets that they were willing to make the Jump, and on Wednesday last a young man, whose name has not been ascertained, declared that he would leap from the bridge on Friday. 'Amoni? those who were mentioned as a Jumper are Dennis F. Butler, the swimmer, who has a bat of C1,000r to $900 that he could successfully make the jump, Donaldson, who leaped from High bridge, and « young man nanud Pike, who jumped from Patsaic Fails. Despite the assurance of the bridge police tt&t no one jumped from the bridge it is nevertheless true, as an Eagle representative interviewed twenty or thirty people who saw the act. They All Unite In Graceful Tributes to Batavia, O., July C24.—At this place, the county seat of his native county, the 'news of Out. Grant's death was received with manifest sorrow. Ihe bells of Batavia were tailed. And A meeting of citisens will be hjld to take appropriate action. The G. A. R. will meet for the same purpose. There is talk of appointing a committee to arrange the purchase of the house wherein Grant was born, at Point Pleasant, It is now owned by Michael Hersch, and Is about as it was when tbe general first saw the light of day. the Dead Hern. London, July 94.—Ihe Daily News says in regard to Gen. Grant: ''There have been few braver men. England will sincerely regret his djath. It is as a soldier that be will be remeniberod, and bis tamo will rest chiefly upon his eminent military services. After tbe deaiii of Lincoln, Gen. Grant was decidedly the most popular man in the United States, and his standing as such was not injured by his quarrel with President Johnson. He was essentially a man of action and not of speech. His name must ever be associated with tbe memory of that struggle of which Lincoln was the brain and heart and Grant the arm and the woapon." tkj Gen. William C. Legend re, Now York) ivernor Hill, Mr. Gladotoue, J. G. Blaine, . G. Greeham, Potter Palmer, Son. Geo. McCiellan and CtaL Sheridan. Resolute adopted by several military companies roughout the country ware received also. 9ou»e* Jfc Co,, undertaken, of Saratoga, » engaged embalming the body under the peivuutai of Drt, DoOglas ana McEWan. MD bojy is in a wonderful state of preeerlou, and thd umbalmenC will retain it in nry natural oondiHoa. Tt will he planed an ice oasket until taken to its last rest- Tlie President will Attend the Funeral. New York, July 24.—President Cleveland has sent Adjt. Gen. Drum from Washington to consult with Mrs. Grant about the funoral, which the president and the cabinet will attend. Absolutely Pure. A marreT of purity strength and wholesomeness. More eoonoaniciu than the ordinary kinds, and can rot bo sold In conpelition with the multitude of low testv weight aJum or phosphate powders. Bold tmlu in can* lieYal Baking Powdbb Co., 1M Wall St., N. T. Ashevtllx, N. C., July 84.— All parties unite in expressing regret at Gen. Grant's d«at* and sympathy for bis family. Flags on all public buildings are at half-mast. Nashville, July 84.—Bells were tolled, and there were other publio manifestations oft regret at Gen. Grant's deata. Komi, N. Y., July 8f.—On ihe announcement of Gen. Grant's death tttis Olljy Mi draped in mourning and flags plaoea A half mast. Concord, N. H., July 84.— Both houses of the legislature adjourned "as Amark of re. epect to tbe memory of the mast illustrious citizen of the republic. Gilbert A. Robinson, of the Loyal Legion, telegraphed this evening from Mt. McGregor to Col. Chirles A. Carleton, recorder of the New York eommandery: "Gen. Grant's body will remain here certainly for tendays. It Is very desirable to have a guard here while the body remains, say a lieutenant and thirteen men. Will you see Gen. Hancock about it. 1 Tents and meals will be ftarnished by tha hotel company. The family desir j the guard. Telegraph Gen. Hancock1! decision." Gen. Carleton telegraphed to Gen. Hancock asking if such a guard could be furnUhed, and requesting him to telegraph his decision to the family. Dna arrive oa every train. Tbey .are »d around the room W fast as received. Ingram from the CMtefcwood c—otery lals offer the use of arefeiving tomb as as required, and A ObHoe plot may be lUd. 10 body weighed leas than 100 rands, mocUeas tM physicians do flot to The treatment given the gdheral was ily prolonging his lite. The ease prei no doubt that the disease was epttfce- The Telegraph devotes two column* to a reviaw of the military career of the lata genera. In ail editorial that paper says: "The greatest and most successful soldier that the United States have produced has breathed his last. In no portion of (lis country have the financial troubles which marked the cIom of hi 9 career been regarded with more sympathy and regret than & iSngHand. Beyond all others he was beat fitted to dope with the tremendous crisis which made him famous, and when the grave closes over all that was mortal of Ulysses (Simpson Grant, it will be felt that he leaves behind him no man cast in a sim pie:-, sincerer, more heroic mould." John McCullausb Adjudged Iiuane. Philadelphia, July 84.— She final meeting of the commission appointed to inquira into the mental condition of John MCullough, tho actor, was held here. .The following verdict was rendered: "That the said John McCullough is at the time of the taking of this inquisition a lunatic, and has been so for the spaoe of six months last past, bnt enjoys some lucid intervals, yet by reason of his said lunacy is incapable of managing fab person and estate." _ _ * WOMEN tieedlac nb«w«4 «r vka nUkr frw Inlrmltt— imMw to thmbr m, A««|4 try i Cambridge Almshouse Horrors. Boston, July at—An investigation iui been begun by the overseers of the poor into the charges made against the management of the Cambridge almshouse. It is charged that several of the inmates have, without cause, been confined In damp, dark cells, and dieted upon one slice of bread and a mug of water for each meal; that children have been cruelly beaten—one of them sustaining such injuries as will render him a cripple for life; that others have been locked up in cells without other clothing than a shirt, and that a child not over 10 years old has had several teeth knocked out by a blow; also that a woman has given birth to a child confined in a oold, damp cell. Several witnesses, either at present or formerly inmates of the institution, testified to the above chargjs. mm-. iRgU- . guard freta Port Wheeler M were sent to the mpytsfn and am now guarding body. They will remain in ctarge of body uatil relieved by a guard which 1 be sent np by Gen- Hancock from Dover's lilaail Everything is quiet, and dlyanyone can be seen si rring around place. Sabatooa, July 34.—The surrender to the Grant family of the cottage in whieh tha gonaral die I was not the only kindness shown to tje invalid by hts old friend, Mr. Joseph W. Drexel, There is no kitchen in the cottajje, and the meals for .ail the household are brought from the hotel, 100 yards distant. The household has iftclu led thirteen person* most of the time, mil tho bote agtejd to supply them with tlio the market afforded for fr67 a day. Every Saturday Mr. Droxel either personally pays or sands a check for $399, Mr. Drexel'a generosity. The schedule ot the estate which is attached to the document places the value of the real estate at 1300, and of the personal property at $44,304 The verdict will be presented to the court, which will probably appoint the Guarantee Trust and Safe Deposit company as a committee of the estate, and William F. Johnson as a committee of the person. SOUTHERN SYMPATHY. The Leading Papers Sorrowing Over the The Post says: "The Amoricon rcpul)lic has loit one of its most illustrious citizens. Gen. Grant will be remembered as an able sol Iter, who prevented the fiual severance of n "feat republic. Thus he will le know u to posterity. Though not a Napoleuu Of a WelUujiton, he handled large tu'im w »nd led them to victory." CBAB1JC8T0H, 8. C., July 84.—Tho News and £ourier in its Grant editorial says: "Happy he was in ono souse in the time of bis death; had his life ended a few years since, the mourning for the great leader would have been more or less sectional in it! manifestation. Dying as he now dies, the griit is as widospread as the Union, and ths sorrow is as national as his fame. Death. AN ENTIRE NATION MOURNS. Funeral of • Pawnee Brave. Celebrated His Official Death. Atlanta, July 24.—CoL Vf. A. Pledger (colored), whose resignation as collector of customs at Atlanta was recently requested, celebrated his exit from office in a novel manner by taking the colored population of the city on a big excursion over the Bast Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia railroad to Macon to spend the day. C There were six cais of tourists. Pledger is about to write a I ook on southern politics, and will lecture north in winter. & '■« A * Itversal Kxpreaalone of Rjmpatlijr Irrespective of Locality. Iostok, July 24.— At special meeting* of I board of aldermon and the city council ' Boston resolutions wore adopted expros• of sorrow at the death of Gen. Grant, binding to the family of the illus:rtous seased the warm and sincere syupathiei the members, ordering ihe city Luildiuzt proptiately draped and with flags huilisted to be clow Ml on the day, and tue belts be tolled during the hour let apart for the leraland appointing a committee of seven, ided by the mayor, to attend the funeral wmaaies. An order was passod providing • an eulogy upon Grant before the citisuis Boston at n sarly day. F kg* arefl/iug half-tpast an hnsinsss blacks and on pub- Providkncb, July 24.—Ar-Sar-Ceo-So- Lee-Shar, a Pawuoe Indian, traveling with Buffalo Bill's Wild West company, died at Narragansett park of heart disease, and the Pawnees of the oompany buried him in the Pocasset cemetery with his head to the east ward. The mem bers of the band approached the grave and In their own tongue addrassed the Great Spirit in behalf of their comrade. Tho proceedings lasted half an hour. 'iho Stiui lard says: "Though his death wrw eip' Ctod, tlie event If not the less to be deplored. We can only shara with his mourning countrymen the sense of tho lass o'.' ono whoso career was so notable, so honorable to Liaiseif, 30 useful to bit nativj land, i; is popularity rose, if possible, when tin nation saw bow he facel poverty and ruto. He was ol a simple aud modest nature, uevor cast down by reverses nor elatC*l by prosperity. As a general ha was never a great strateg-st. He know only one corny.!, uamely, to fight. To-day, from'Cape O d to the Alailuui isles, tlie laud will once m're be stirred by the fading memories of the war." JUH-' "Only a little while ago Gen. Grant belonged to the victorious norh. In his last days he was tte foremost citizen of tho United States, of north and south alike." Gen. l'ltiliugh Lee's Condolence. Washington, July 24.—Gen. Fitzhugh I/De, of V sent a tolegram to Mrs. Grant this merni ig. In which husays: "As the son of Gen. Bob.-rt E. Lea I scud my most profound sympathy, lhe whole south mourus the nations loss." ' I havouMd Brown's Iron Btttata,aad ft hMbum er Complaint, Mr aSBvisatsa B datt and good. HMbMabMUdiKowtUUm." Oennlnshassbow tead» i»rtr«nC1 yMMd i«fl »n»» on wrapper. Take ne other. M«U only by IMWH CHKMIOAX MB. . "Nowhere was the discriminating regard for him more tender than in the states which used to bo described as 'lately in rebellion.' The country is reunited in spirit aa in word, and the successful generalissimo of the Union foroes is mourned by south and north together. It needed one thing to give him the samblanoe of qphtenk It needed a solemn declaration of confidence in him as a soldier, and of admiration of him aa such. This acknowledgment, which has bean denied him again and again while the waves of misfortune were yak at his fee*, Gen. Shelley, of Alabama, fourth auditor of the treasury, fcrmerly of the Confef.era.to army, also sent liu condolences, expressing tha belief that all o£ the Confederates will Krw York, July 31—Mr. Petar H. Watson, ex-president of the Erie railway, and ex-assistant secretary of war, whose name has come Into prominence lately la connection with oertain charges against Senators Bewail and McFherson, of New Jersey, died in this city at the aga of •• jean. fie will be buried at Ashtabila, O. Death of Mn H. Walua. Stadhton, Va., July 34.—Charles Jackion, who live* in the mountains of West An piste, in a frenpy at temper dragged his ahild from its cradle and stnick it violently tgalnst the bed, killing it instantly. He then felled Kb wife with a blow and, thinkng her dead, fled. The wife will recover. Jackson has not yet beea caught. Beat Oat Bis Babe's Brain. mourn the death of America's greatest WM. GRIFFITH, Soldier ani state iman. throughout the arty. Preparaaborate mopping decoration* Tho Times says that the United States bos lest the most conspicuous figure of a momentous era, With all his faults Grant wai Tl»« Army's Mourolagi Washington, July 24.—Ad J t Owl Drum orvrx. siMroxN-sazra.. Brnd St, SURVEYOR WltstoB,. Pi
Object Description
Title | Evening Gazette |
Masthead | Evening Gazette, Number 943, July 24, 1885 |
Issue | 943 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
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Date | 1885-07-24 |
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Description
Title | Evening Gazette |
Masthead | Evening Gazette, Number 943, July 24, 1885 |
Issue | 943 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
Physical Description | microfilm |
Date | 1885-07-24 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
Original Format | newspaper |
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Identifier | EGZ_18850724_001.tif |
Language | English |
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Contact | For information on source and images, contact the West Pittston Public Library, 200 Exeter Ave, West Pittston, PA 18643. Phone: (570) 654-9847. Email: wplibrary@luzernelibraries.org |
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Full Text | ■ I two cram. I Ton Csfita P«r V^Mk MS. i IM f t PITTSTON, P ..FRIDAY. JUL 24, 1885. MOURNS. were early made tipoo t&D shop froOteC*«fe. W 9C principal nMtbanti. Prom all potats tn north and s~nth alike wuu the Nflw Ifac-land ennm the same rtory—tlntf waters to life hps. II was as gon «S- Bral of thn 4r*alM 01 the United iS^hnJT Butte tliat Gen. Cra»t was held in most Bnraos\». Jul* 9t—WI have always Joyoas sod honorable ramambranoe by the enltSSrtSd Tr ~ Mrbn£». and by the act of north and south a/imirnLian tnr Sir u «x-Vloe «Mko he died ugeneral of the armies of the United Statea By this act the whole disof Gen. Grant', mttttary ability has not hen tau0° * based alone onhissuccessincrushin# th3IV g*- »•north had noth^ght«rreof the r^^±!,,SSC"lCS if there was stiU wanting on the part of g**t **%""»* *5? the general-in-chief a high moral courage #w» *»C**? woold need thwa to theyring capable of great resolution and a physical ?° n*' wCm courage which takes no account of danger. Uito the scale whan. Andrew And these Grant possessed to the fullest teitatiug woetaer he should, by arresting extent At my dinner table one day, soon 0®n- E- LoeD T1°lato ?f 4 after Grant became president, Gen. Sher- Confederate surrender and tbe stooHty of E * so much in Gen. (^career whan Ills Dlanshad acquired that t«t pleasant to remember, why should lT.l 1n« l I HitoC *Dr C**D seetrfprther *iC frailttos to dis«lo*DJ •3®ffi£§33FtSl &A2S&&SK&& sMffisaaatntte. eS^xr-arffsta awvtrdssw- 5SS5S2fi®BS glorv. but was the mifrk of a great man and inand thoogtrt aod to* tt^freat general. No one ever succeeded in attempt- Bolitor who laid III blood the ftrandafl&s of tog to draw from him criticisms on others, second andmore endurinRunion ia now His fame with the world will mainly rest on •* rest. CI«t us have p.aw,' he said y«ars his military achievement*, bat his adoption «C°ne, and peace Uu of arbitration instead ot war with Great hearts andminds, in this there Britain, and hU policy on the resumption of 18 naught but regard and regrSt rof nim for spocle payment, Steadfastly adhered to, are "boa «*«• net to mention many other good will of all, whether heretofore-friends measures of his administration, to command ornot, waa his in his ageny, and v. ill bLiJu the admiration and gratitude of future gen- w'th his name faravar. erations " Atlanta, D-July 8*.—Profound feeling of BpsnroraiJ), Ills., July 24.-When the regret exista every whore in the south tfver news of Gen, Grant's death was received a Gen. Grant1 ideate. The Atlanta CoasUt£ meeting of citizens was convened at the eiUtarially says teat Gen. Grwt lstiie court-bouse, at which Gen. John M. Palmer great** man since Washington, the greatpresided. The mwyor was directed to send military hero of thea«e. • idispatch on behalf of the city to Mm Savannah, July 34.-The Times gives Grant offering a resting place hare for the voico to Dh« s -ntiment of profound sorrow remains of Gen Oran« the Idea of provid- that exisU ovoiywhare in the state. Reao ing for the repose of Grant and Lincoln side luti"n 1 of regret and c oudolence «ere passed by side was cWUated as strikingly appro- bT «*e city councils and boards of trade, all ariate in vW of their careers. Subsequent through Qflofeia and the (M olina". Public to the meeting an association to be known building will be put in mourning. The a. the Monument amocihtion was state legislature of Georgia, in session at formed, Mid incorporated nuder the state Atlanta, adjourned immediately on. receipt law, to- the purpose of erecting a suitable the Gr»at«, m«nument to perpetuate the name of U. & sentative Harrison made a b,g sensation by Gfrant, said monument to be located at or Violently opposing the resolution to adjoarn, Springfield hut, after msjdng a speech against Gen. Wamwoton,' July 24.-Owing to. the Grant, he was tquelohed by an overwhelmdeath of Gen. Granl the proposed banquet ing sentiment of the legislature and spectato the visiting Mexloan journalists, which to™- was to have taken place at Willard'a hotel, waa abandoned. The editors early. in the day, after sending a message of condolence to Mrs. Grant, requested the committee on entertainment to abandon this feature of the programme. larg-r to tU« people's eye tfia any cor vols. In energy, and in iron terai purpose be was ncvor Burpssspd, but qualities proved dangerous When tr red to politics. Since Garfield waa president. Grant'h political ambition 1 extinct, but in his last agonies he I tbo qualities of firmness and oburage malo bim great y ot ihosf lifer htm lnaad the order which it h customary to lsbue on the death of an «K-preaident. It directs the suspension of work for one day at all military poets; the firing of thirteen guns at sundown and at half-hour intervals during the day and thirty-eight guns at luij.ht, and orders all ofiloers of the army to j wear the customary Badge of mourning. HENDRICKS TALKS. THE MARKETS HE FINDS TIME TO HAVE A LIT TLE TALK ABOUT POLITICS. ■ 'rrt—br t,.. ■,.« FINANCIAL AND COMM£RCIALAT NEW Gen. Grant's Death Caused YORK AND CHICAGO. file Keymhllrnn Senators and Appoint ment*—He Thinks all the XmsIuttdns Should be Confirmed—-The Itoacti Fullure—The Tariff, UallroMl StockM-t'hlcagw QnUi and Universal Sorrow. ' A Coincidence. Brooltit, July 24.—Gen. Samuel Roberta, who was an intimate friend, of Geo. Graat^ died at his rosidenoe, 714 Herkimer street, this city, about the same time the general died. The deceased was at CnDe time pos .- master of Brooklyn. His death was rathjr sudden, as he attended the funeral of a fr.end Wednesday. I'roviaion HarkeU, uC Petroleum* A LETTER PROM JEFF DA' IH THE NORTH AND SOUTH. He Bmo(i4im the Qualities illf'V YORK STOCK [As i\ pnrfM by Juad, Hjeb Oo., Brokers, -icranton, Pitiatou and Wilkos-Btirre, ovor heir private wire, enabling them to execute Tders instantly. ] Grant Great. Boston, Jnly at—The Globe Dwrnorr, July 24.—Vice Prsaldent Heoirlt-k's and Wife end Judge Holman dnd wit-, of Indiana, arrived in this city by the Wabash railroad, and spent the day in the •tfty. It was not until about noon tnat their presence in this city was known, and as no preliminary « ord had heralded their coming the Democratic politician* were not prepared to give their distinguished visitors any formal reception. During the afternoon, however, a large numher of citizens called informally upon the two gentlemen, the special object of their attention, of course, being the vice president.' 1 Grief the Only Prevailing Sentifeent; following letter from Jefferson Dai April 4, whqn the death of Gen. G it was letter e and N«w Yobk, July 24-Stocks .so'd to-day (it -»e New York stock exchange aa follows: Stocks Open Clos'g Stocks Open- Clot a inu liid ina Bid HtP. C.. 8IW 81W Nor. West.. I0I&-OTH ' □.LAW. 1C«4J 100M Nor West pf 1842 II U 4. J.Central 49 4M4 M , K. & T. iii? •V. Union... 07V OOtJ Hleh. Cen.. SB (5 'tPaul.com 8211 Phila&Red. 19 1BJJ ) P.C.41 »7H a7U NY OAW 11M 11)2 •He 14U ia£J Canada B... »4 M i-ake fibonv MM o»u N, y. Oen.. 8T »7%S re*. Picifio l4« U12 D. & R. U. 8J6- Union Pac.. IV U £ Nash. 4u tfL *. Fac.com 21 atijJ R. Island... lis lit 1. Pac prtf 46W 4« III. Oentral. li»U 1MU, Dn "ai lflc 345.4 S3W Chic. & O. KIM iouj P., X I)|y. OS »4U 0. & O. oref 71jJ 7DU 'an PaclAc H% 0., B. £ Q. 129 1»«4 ■Vab Pacific '& S St P M Cfc M. iin% 104 W Pacific pf 8 a NY 04 St L 7« 7« Or*. Trans. 1TW lfi% W.8. «d».. 48U «'4 rie 2ad.... eoj£ 60 Pao. Mall... 48$| «8M CHICAGO OKAIN ANMDROVI8ION8. As received over private wire hy Judd, Nya « Jo., Brokers, 1st National Bank Bunding, Hertn on. Brown's Building, Plttston, and 7 SouUi franklin fctreet, Wllkes-Barre, Pa. expect*! at any hour. A part of was stoljn from tbo wires at tha V. .D\ .)■ sent to various papers. Afterward that Mr. Davis had ever sain any Henry Irvine's Condolences. TRIBUTES FROM LONDON. praise oi Grant was published. London, July 84.—Henry Irving has telegraphed condolences to the family of Gen. Grant. In on interview he expressed deep sorrow at the general's death. Be had greatly admired the noble oourage with which the general had borne his sufferings. » this liniu T/io Globe said nol mattor was obtained under promise pat no part of it should be published unql after Grant was dead: j Nbw Orleans, A*il4. Tho following was received by yohr correspondent to-day from Jefferson -Davis: "B-jau Voir, Miss., April 9, l«*-8ir— Your letter askiu? me to give my r(ewg on the subject of Gen. Grant's military career has lieen received. With most respectful consideration for you and tho influential paper you represent, I must decline to comply with the request tor the following reasons: Gen. Grant is reported dying; although be invaded our country with ruthless track it was with open band, and so far as I know he abetted neither pillage nor arson. When his armies Were so successful that Gfon. Loe's army had not even the power further to retreat, Gen. Grant gave terms both liberal and courteous, and has since the war, I believe, shown no malignity nor perpetuated slanders against the Confodc.'utos, either of tho Qilitary or civil service. Therefore, instead of seeking to disturb tho quiet of his closing hours, I would, if it were in my power, willingly contribute to the repose of his mind and the coAfort of his body. (Signed) ' Vi * Vhnra Will the Hero Sleep Hia v \(Vv 'rt\ Long- Bleep f Flag* at naif Blast la Montreal. "Do you anticipate any contest next winter between the president and the senateT the vice president was asked. "Idon't carp to say much about that. I bad thought thai the Republican senators would recognise the result of the last election as the expression of the people's will for a change of government and consequently of its officials." %fi\. Di C '. •• 5i (HI FUNERAL AB&ArtOEMXXTS Montreal, Jnly 31 —Nearly all the flags which waved welcoming our citizen treope from tl» northwe-t ore at half mast out of respect for the death of America's great general. The majority of . tha afternoon papers here show emblems of mourning. Hk McGbeoor. July 84.—Tlie expression ■m *t - face D• peaceful and •Mural. Hrlanrily are bearing up bravely under tfeoir sorrow The ladies have remained in the upstair* rooms all day, while tbs colonel end Jjss* hare been busy attanfitn# to toe affairs connected with the coming THAT ARISTOCRATIC "MILL." "Then you hold that in general it is their duty to confirm all nominations!" The Fight Between Sir George Chetwynd "Yes, sir; that it is. But I know th( president does not anticipate acquiesence is all his selections, and expects some opposition."Loncok, July 24 —lie principal subject of oonvenMiou in clab circles was the disgraceful fight in Rotten Row between the Karl of Lonsdale and Sir George Chetwynd over the smiles of Mrs. Langtrv. Sir George Chetwynd was found posing oh the doorstep of bis residence in Grafton street, with his carriage waiting to take him for a drive in the park. He was smiling and affable, and bore but few marks. Of the malee. Be said that tbe quarrel arose out of expressions he had used respecting a certain lady while riding with Load Lonsdale in the park last Tuesday, and wfckh Lonsdale considered insulting. Lord Lontdale said nothing more then, but afterward wrote Sir George some offensive letters, to which Sir Gaorge says he replied courteously. He met Lord Lonsdale again in tbe park, when words led to blows which continued u 11 i.-l tha young Duke of Portland and Sir W. Gumming separated t betn. "Ton can see," added Sir George, "that I am not injured, and I don't believe Lonsdale is much hart" and I-nrd Lonsdale. — Opening. Highest Lowest Closing July. A 58 Attg. Sept. 1 1 arrangement*. The deputation of gentlemen appointed by Governor HUl to visit the family and ten-4sr the uss of the oapito* building at Albany lor the lying in state of the remains of the late general, called upon Col. Grant. They ware informed that the arrangements for Ike burial were so very indefinite at this Mm« that only the thanks of the family •Mid be retained to the governor for hia courtly. "Was the Roach failure precipitated by governmental actionF' "I don't know; bat I shouldn't think an individual of bis financial standing would be so seriously affected as that. But ths trouble is not a question of government de- , cisions. It is a question of right. It was not right for the secretary to accept a vessel which did not meet the requirement* of the contract. I don't know what Secretary Whitney knows about it, but the attorney general's opinion should govern in that question. Mr. Garland is a most able gentleman and a thorough official, and his opinion is always valuable upon any question."opening.... 46 45% 45 W 44*6 Highest 46% 45U 46 48 Lowest 46 4RU 45W 44«4 Closing VD% 45% 44j.fi Oats— 33% 88 85U Highest SSV4 26K ttSi Lowest........ ... 3JM 26 . iit£ Closing 8S% Pdb«—Opening . 10 I7W 10 2tt JO STH 10 37U Hijhest 10 l'4i 10 30 10 30 10 87U Lowest ..n 10 17k 10 1» 10*6 1* 811; Closing .. 10 17(2 1« 2&J4 10 ' abb—Opening.. 6 6IU • 57H 6 »5 ( WD Highest.... 6 62U 6 »7H 6 65 , S 33H Lowmtt........ 6 6tU 6 65 • S2K 6 70 Closing # ■ " 7%h On. Citt, July *,*-Opening .....„..^..iwu Highest KWU Lowest IOO^h (.loilng ....' .'.... 101D4B %H "Jefferson Daviel" A /fl \ / /Aft \ x II NEW YORK'S OFFER. A Burial Plot In On* of the ruUle fnka Tendered. I * . NbwYobk, Jute 24.—It was Jfcpossible to obtain a fall attendance of IhetnemCera of the board of aldermen at a special meeting. Mayor Grace sent the following telegram to Mrs. Grant:. ''In advance .of official action, I am Instructed to Render to yourself and family tho deep sympathy of the common council of the municipal authorities of the city of How York in your sad bereavement. I am also uut&orised by informal action of the authorities, to tender to you a last resting place for tbe remains of Geft. Grant in otny one«f the parks of this city which you may sjl«ct. _ I am also authorized to offer the govoruar'j room at the city ball for the purpose of Allowing the body to'lie in state." The mayor received the fbUOwiag reply: Mt. McGhkgor, July 20. Mayor Grace, New York: . , "Will the tariff be touched upon by the next congress?" : "Yes, I think It will be—that is, revenue reform will be considered.,- No radtaal; measures for protection or free trade will, receive any grant attention, in my opinion, but there will be such a revision of certain parts of the present tariff regulations as arta conceded ry all grades of opinion to be necessary at present. I do not anticipate that the general oojnmercial interests of the country will be affected by the outcome of tbe legislation." Ibra. 1 —try, THE NEW YORK PRES& ▲ dosoo reporters hare been seeking Mrs. Langtry, but that lady prudently left town, and her present whereabouts (» zealously kept quiet. And other famous women have won a reputation for facial beauty. A fine,complexion makes one handsome, even though tbe fkcfe is not of perfect mould. Burdock Blood Bitters act directly upon the circulation, and so give the skin a clearness and smoothness otherwise unattainable. AB the rnjtew Devote Many Columns to the llluatrlous IDeaCl. New York, July 24.—All the morning papers devut) more tliau betlf their space to tho dea'.h of dan. Grant. Tiie Times published twonty columns and a four-page supplement containing a review of his life. The Sun has thirteen columns, Tho World fourteen, The Tribune fourteen and a two-page suplement containing a sketch of his life. The World editorially says: All over the civilised world people will bush their private griefs to join in the national sorrow over the passing away of tho successful leader of tho armies of U13 republic, whose mission was to Drove to mankind that a government of the people, by the people, and for tho people was not to be a failure. Tho Tribune* says: He has gone where reticence will no longer be misunderstood. The faulia eC others, which he shouldered through lite, fall from him at the Brave. He lives inlhe memory of «niltk*ie,Who owe to him their nation's safety, a great soldier, a faithful public servant, a devoted defender of public faith, a sincere patriot, a npble Lord Lonsdale has a black eye and a oat choek. He is keeping himself closely secluded and under tho care of a doctor at his residence in Carlton House terrace, near the York gate, in St. James square. He has had numerous callers during the day, but they have only driven to the door and left their cards, as his lordship refused to sea even his most Intimate friends. Ihe Earl at Lonsdale is the young man who is so careful of his honor that he hounded Mr. Edmund Yates to jail last winter for allowing Lady Btrad broke, a relative of the earl, to intimate in The World that he had elope 1 M. Romero, the Mexican minister, left here for Mt. McGregor to convey personally to Mrs.' Grant end the members of her family his condolence and sympathy with them in their bereavement. "Of course I have to take my share of the affliction which is common to all public men, but the contest for office has been1 no stampede such as was prediotei by tbe opposition press would affect the 'hungry hordes.' On the contrary, the applicants have been moderate in their request', and I, as well as others, take an interest in being assured that public affairs will be well administered."The restoration to health of Our child wo considered uncertain. When two weeks old she' caught cold. For 18 month* was tmt aMe to breathe -through her nostrils. Upon. using Ely's Cream Balm her difficulty is removed ; she breathes naturally.—Ma. ft Has. J. 11. Smith, Owego, N. Y. Price 60 cents. Galeha, 111., July 24.—Private telegrams announcing the death of Gen. Grant were received in the former homo of the illustrious chieftain at 7:20, and the public were made aware of the saJ fact by the tolling of bells. The feeling is oue of inexpressible sorrow. Gen. Grant was not only respected, but was Moved by the people hero. Emblems of mourning are being placed upon stores and residences. It is probable that a committee of citiaens will be especially selectee' to represent his old home at the obsequies. 0 ■WatmhBurt, Conn., July M.—The city h»ll fire bells tolled sixty-three when the news of Gen. Grantls death was verified. Postofflce, newspaper offices and other ijib- Ue and private buildings were at once heav& draped ta moUBsJl*, and flags were displayed at half mast. "Bosfoaes came to almost a standstill Prominent men of all parties and nationalities unite in praising the deceased. In interviews in The American, H. C. Baldwin, of Naugatuck, former candidate for governor of this oeceful of the age, but as president a failure. Ex-Mayor Greene Kendrick recalls personal reminiscences, and in his eulogy places Grant above Napoleon, saying bo was strong- Willed in his mistakes. Thanks. Can you send some one to confer with me. Yours, Fred. Gsaht. Mayor Grace decided to sand his chief clerk, Mr. Turner, to confer with the family. The board of aldermen will meet in the governor's room in tbe city hall and pass resolutions suitable to the occasion. The public "buildings will be ordered draped and tha departments closed, as at tkfl time of President Garfield's death. , Mr. Hendricks and his party went to Lake Superior by boat, where they intend to spend the next two weeks. A portion of the time they will ba at Bayfield. A Physician's Testimony. » ' OMT. V. 8. «IilI. He is only 88 years old and 1mm bean married sevan years to Lady Grace Gordon, daughter of the Marquis of Uuatley. He became the fifth Earl of Lonsdale three years ago, succeeding hU brother, who deserted his wife, a noted lean!;/, for tha smiles of Connie Gilchrist, an actress, and died while drunk in a house ol iU-f uiua after a wild career ot dissipation. Bir George Chetwytt* is 86 yean old, is marrtsd to Lady Florence, daughter of the Marquis of Anglesey, and has one sou and twodaughteHli r ing. fie Is best known asl » sporting man, being the owner of several; leading light of the turf sail Hiffliflfthasi In the treatment of lung and bronchia) diseases the liver is often implicated to such an extent that a hepatic remedy becomes necessary in effecting a euro of the lungs. In thfl treatment of such ease* I prescribe SfcntBOBi Liver Regulator with entirp satisfaction. I find that it acts mildly but effeotuslly in regulating the secretions of the liver, stomach and bowels, L •, ,1 YJ: ,-t , I. L STEPHENSON,M. D, Owen.boro.Ky. FOLLOWED ODLUM'S EXAMPLE. UtanATOftt. July Ml—When the subject •f a post mortem was ftraaohsd to the family th-ir would not hear to it, declaring them selves satisfied *Mh the doctors' diagnosis and treatment of the Case from the bsflnnlnx • o the eud. After Dr. Douglas left the hotel for the bis tottering iheoousgeand at «aoa prqo#fda4 tfrjthe | Mis remains lay. He wan •deeply grief6-1. He ftfU on his taaes and trntSmf+Mi saAehp*— hia: ilnHB ' It ■ waassrsral minutes tofMe. ha eoaM Mafrol kUfheliaqs. Hon. W. Drexel. has ! arrive J at As mountain. Or. flanda, setter A Mas Jompf from ths Brooklyn Bride* Judge IngrabanL holding fch» superior court Chr !r\MP«, MjftulTlW eofcrt out of respect to the memory of Geo. Giant. A meeting of the directors of the New York Cotton Exchange is called fcr 11 a. m., to take appropriate action In regard to the general's death. aud U Mot Been Again. B&ooklyh, July 24.— At 10:03 a. m. an unknown man leaped from the voa&way of the East River bridge at a height of 126feet above the water, about one-fourth of the distance from the New York tower to whar* Odium jumped. His approach was made bo cautiously that flonfi of the police observed him, and the attention of those an the bridge was engaged by a splashing on the other aid* of the mar., Tho man was dressed in - swimming of white Hghte, and wheta first Men climbing over the rail had 'He clothes tibd fat a bundle. A ftfnei-al was passing at the time, and he may have stepped from a car* rlage following in the rear. At the- mo meut of jumping bU handi were held at txti «CHo and it seemed that he would striko thC water with his feet; but when l.nU way down be was seen to make a partial turn, and fell heavily on hl-i back. He disappeared below the surface and has not siurs been wen. The Bon emr*: Unfortunately tar tbe country, u well u fur Urn, tbe lustre of his great fagie as the conqueror of tbe rebellion ha* since been dimmed by his conspicuous failure as a statesman and business man, and through this failure many of his countrymen have cpm* to Tegurd him with lass partiality perhaps leu respect than are Jttrftrhis du9T " * "t can't sleep t" Srtfferers from nervous proatratlon, aud waDied vitality,„ can fagaiu health by. aoinf D1 lint's Kidiiey Remedy. » •" 1: : Some oftlw DtipalchM Mt. MoGbuo% July at—The following dispatches have ben received here; ' Exicutivi Hiltwn, Washington. Col. P. D. Grant: #1,.. , -'vitT I will send a representative to Sew York bearing a letter to Mrs. Grant, and in order to cooler with you in respect to funeral ceremonies. Grover Cleveland. N*w YoBJt, July 28. clubs. mere tryiasijtBuhfltt a post mortem iihsstlim held and had failed, left the Krtaisr Baraton. Everything in and DI8EA3EO OATTLl IN CHICAGO. The Times says: Tbe fame of Gen. Grant will be the fame of a soldier, and there are features of bis career in tbe presidency that somewhat dimmed its lustre. Bui while those will not be rememhpred, there are other features that are fully in harmony with the character that has won him his lasting distinction, and which add to his title to the grateful respect of tbe American nation. A Sgaadld MDA«t far Cnacrtipulou P—tow Mo Propar In«p*otlon. Chicago, July 81—One of the morning newspapers bare, following up the question of diseased meat, sent a reporter to the stock yards, in order to be on hand when the Brot batch of diseased oattle arrived. The two inspectors were oonspicuods by their absence. Though it is said that ao infeoted cattle can escape their vigilance, the most favorable opportunities to run infected cattle into the city were had. Farmers and raisers of stock, when they find a diseased animal In their herd, do not dispatch it forthwith, but ship it to this aity. Borne drovers do kill such cattle in order to prevent disease from spreading to the rest of the herd, but the sutallhearted breeders do no4 They don't want to lose money, no matter who Suffers, and it is pretty generally known throughout the west that the Chicago stock yards *fe a ready market for any kind of live stock. As long as they can dispose of an infected steer for $10, so long will bad cattle arrive in Chicago. Over the Burlington road the usual number of diseased cattle arrived. Tiioy were driven inUD pens, subsequently sold and slaughtered for Chicago consumption. Tlij first train was a long one, and in twenty cars it Is safe to say there were twenty cattlo which should have been killed and allowed to rot on the prairie or go into the rendering tank. Th« reporter describes the sale of a number of these diseased oattie, and ho followed their carcasses to the stalls, where they were placed on sajp. lad the blinds drawn. was the doctors' atl Wlli**o 4 that they would Beiver Ioave PP00**Bl CoL F. D. Grant: Please present your mother with the assurance of our sincere sympathy. Can I serve you in any way? Please command me without hesitation. AloNzo S. Cornell. CoL Fred Grant: Rochcbteb, N. Y., July 84.—The newt of Oen. Grant's death was received here with universal expressions of regret. Tha bells of the city hall and many of tbe leading churches were tolled for an hour, and public offices and places of business were draped in mourning as soon as tbe material could be obtained, and flags were generally placed at half-mast. Meetings of Grand Army post, common council and other organisations were take action looking to proper observance of tbe nation's loss. The Herald says: Sincere patriot, brave soldier, pure-mannered and pure-minded citizen—these are Gen. Grant's titles to the respect and love of hiB countrymen now and fprevor. As Franklin conceivo.l the Unton and Washington cieate4.it, so Grant preserved it What nobler service bas any hero of our century rendered to mankind} Sympathize with you most profoundly 1ft your great sorrow. Any facilities 'over the New York Central that may bo required will be placed at your disposal. The occurrenoe was seen bv a gra at many people on the Fulton ferry-boats on J piers, but the bridge police insist that nothing ol the kind hod occurred. A tugbcac was in the vicinity at the time and craii D.1 about the spot for several minutes, but did nut Uncover any trace of the man. At qKning headquarters no information could be elicited. rfWWof all eyes, anil each of e family aa tbey appear upon the porch 3 otojeois of euriosity. m osty long telegrams expressing sym%toy have been pouring into the cottage, 4 eaafc invariably oontams an offer of rvioea Jf needed. Among them were tale- Veteran Zouaves, Jersey City; G. M. PulluD, New York; Alex Taylor, Jr., Mamaro- Chauncky M. DtPIW. The Hartford sculptor, Mr. KArl Gerhardt, who has been here for some weeks studying the general's features, was summoned to the cottage for the purpose of making n cast iu pi as tor of the face of the dead. Wit,bin twenty minutes after the general breathed bis last a successful cast was made. Messrs. Joseph W. Drexel and W. J. Arkell have been placed in charge of the details aud arrangements in regard to the remains until the tima they arrive in New York. Extra editions of the newspapers were on the streets by 9 o'clock, and tbe general's death is almost the only topic of conversation.*AKlM6 POWDER THE LONDON PAPERS. It was not known that any man of not* in (porting circles was intending tne leap. Several hare laid bets that they were willing to make the Jump, and on Wednesday last a young man, whose name has not been ascertained, declared that he would leap from the bridge on Friday. 'Amoni? those who were mentioned as a Jumper are Dennis F. Butler, the swimmer, who has a bat of C1,000r to $900 that he could successfully make the jump, Donaldson, who leaped from High bridge, and « young man nanud Pike, who jumped from Patsaic Fails. Despite the assurance of the bridge police tt&t no one jumped from the bridge it is nevertheless true, as an Eagle representative interviewed twenty or thirty people who saw the act. They All Unite In Graceful Tributes to Batavia, O., July C24.—At this place, the county seat of his native county, the 'news of Out. Grant's death was received with manifest sorrow. Ihe bells of Batavia were tailed. And A meeting of citisens will be hjld to take appropriate action. The G. A. R. will meet for the same purpose. There is talk of appointing a committee to arrange the purchase of the house wherein Grant was born, at Point Pleasant, It is now owned by Michael Hersch, and Is about as it was when tbe general first saw the light of day. the Dead Hern. London, July 94.—Ihe Daily News says in regard to Gen. Grant: ''There have been few braver men. England will sincerely regret his djath. It is as a soldier that be will be remeniberod, and bis tamo will rest chiefly upon his eminent military services. After tbe deaiii of Lincoln, Gen. Grant was decidedly the most popular man in the United States, and his standing as such was not injured by his quarrel with President Johnson. He was essentially a man of action and not of speech. His name must ever be associated with tbe memory of that struggle of which Lincoln was the brain and heart and Grant the arm and the woapon." tkj Gen. William C. Legend re, Now York) ivernor Hill, Mr. Gladotoue, J. G. Blaine, . G. Greeham, Potter Palmer, Son. Geo. McCiellan and CtaL Sheridan. Resolute adopted by several military companies roughout the country ware received also. 9ou»e* Jfc Co,, undertaken, of Saratoga, » engaged embalming the body under the peivuutai of Drt, DoOglas ana McEWan. MD bojy is in a wonderful state of preeerlou, and thd umbalmenC will retain it in nry natural oondiHoa. Tt will he planed an ice oasket until taken to its last rest- Tlie President will Attend the Funeral. New York, July 24.—President Cleveland has sent Adjt. Gen. Drum from Washington to consult with Mrs. Grant about the funoral, which the president and the cabinet will attend. Absolutely Pure. A marreT of purity strength and wholesomeness. More eoonoaniciu than the ordinary kinds, and can rot bo sold In conpelition with the multitude of low testv weight aJum or phosphate powders. Bold tmlu in can* lieYal Baking Powdbb Co., 1M Wall St., N. T. Ashevtllx, N. C., July 84.— All parties unite in expressing regret at Gen. Grant's d«at* and sympathy for bis family. Flags on all public buildings are at half-mast. Nashville, July 84.—Bells were tolled, and there were other publio manifestations oft regret at Gen. Grant's deata. Komi, N. Y., July 8f.—On ihe announcement of Gen. Grant's death tttis Olljy Mi draped in mourning and flags plaoea A half mast. Concord, N. H., July 84.— Both houses of the legislature adjourned "as Amark of re. epect to tbe memory of the mast illustrious citizen of the republic. Gilbert A. Robinson, of the Loyal Legion, telegraphed this evening from Mt. McGregor to Col. Chirles A. Carleton, recorder of the New York eommandery: "Gen. Grant's body will remain here certainly for tendays. It Is very desirable to have a guard here while the body remains, say a lieutenant and thirteen men. Will you see Gen. Hancock about it. 1 Tents and meals will be ftarnished by tha hotel company. The family desir j the guard. Telegraph Gen. Hancock1! decision." Gen. Carleton telegraphed to Gen. Hancock asking if such a guard could be furnUhed, and requesting him to telegraph his decision to the family. Dna arrive oa every train. Tbey .are »d around the room W fast as received. Ingram from the CMtefcwood c—otery lals offer the use of arefeiving tomb as as required, and A ObHoe plot may be lUd. 10 body weighed leas than 100 rands, mocUeas tM physicians do flot to The treatment given the gdheral was ily prolonging his lite. The ease prei no doubt that the disease was epttfce- The Telegraph devotes two column* to a reviaw of the military career of the lata genera. In ail editorial that paper says: "The greatest and most successful soldier that the United States have produced has breathed his last. In no portion of (lis country have the financial troubles which marked the cIom of hi 9 career been regarded with more sympathy and regret than & iSngHand. Beyond all others he was beat fitted to dope with the tremendous crisis which made him famous, and when the grave closes over all that was mortal of Ulysses (Simpson Grant, it will be felt that he leaves behind him no man cast in a sim pie:-, sincerer, more heroic mould." John McCullausb Adjudged Iiuane. Philadelphia, July 84.— She final meeting of the commission appointed to inquira into the mental condition of John MCullough, tho actor, was held here. .The following verdict was rendered: "That the said John McCullough is at the time of the taking of this inquisition a lunatic, and has been so for the spaoe of six months last past, bnt enjoys some lucid intervals, yet by reason of his said lunacy is incapable of managing fab person and estate." _ _ * WOMEN tieedlac nb«w«4 «r vka nUkr frw Inlrmltt— imMw to thmbr m, A««|4 try i Cambridge Almshouse Horrors. Boston, July at—An investigation iui been begun by the overseers of the poor into the charges made against the management of the Cambridge almshouse. It is charged that several of the inmates have, without cause, been confined In damp, dark cells, and dieted upon one slice of bread and a mug of water for each meal; that children have been cruelly beaten—one of them sustaining such injuries as will render him a cripple for life; that others have been locked up in cells without other clothing than a shirt, and that a child not over 10 years old has had several teeth knocked out by a blow; also that a woman has given birth to a child confined in a oold, damp cell. Several witnesses, either at present or formerly inmates of the institution, testified to the above chargjs. mm-. iRgU- . guard freta Port Wheeler M were sent to the mpytsfn and am now guarding body. They will remain in ctarge of body uatil relieved by a guard which 1 be sent np by Gen- Hancock from Dover's lilaail Everything is quiet, and dlyanyone can be seen si rring around place. Sabatooa, July 34.—The surrender to the Grant family of the cottage in whieh tha gonaral die I was not the only kindness shown to tje invalid by hts old friend, Mr. Joseph W. Drexel, There is no kitchen in the cottajje, and the meals for .ail the household are brought from the hotel, 100 yards distant. The household has iftclu led thirteen person* most of the time, mil tho bote agtejd to supply them with tlio the market afforded for fr67 a day. Every Saturday Mr. Droxel either personally pays or sands a check for $399, Mr. Drexel'a generosity. The schedule ot the estate which is attached to the document places the value of the real estate at 1300, and of the personal property at $44,304 The verdict will be presented to the court, which will probably appoint the Guarantee Trust and Safe Deposit company as a committee of the estate, and William F. Johnson as a committee of the person. SOUTHERN SYMPATHY. The Leading Papers Sorrowing Over the The Post says: "The Amoricon rcpul)lic has loit one of its most illustrious citizens. Gen. Grant will be remembered as an able sol Iter, who prevented the fiual severance of n "feat republic. Thus he will le know u to posterity. Though not a Napoleuu Of a WelUujiton, he handled large tu'im w »nd led them to victory." CBAB1JC8T0H, 8. C., July 84.—Tho News and £ourier in its Grant editorial says: "Happy he was in ono souse in the time of bis death; had his life ended a few years since, the mourning for the great leader would have been more or less sectional in it! manifestation. Dying as he now dies, the griit is as widospread as the Union, and ths sorrow is as national as his fame. Death. AN ENTIRE NATION MOURNS. Funeral of • Pawnee Brave. Celebrated His Official Death. Atlanta, July 24.—CoL Vf. A. Pledger (colored), whose resignation as collector of customs at Atlanta was recently requested, celebrated his exit from office in a novel manner by taking the colored population of the city on a big excursion over the Bast Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia railroad to Macon to spend the day. C There were six cais of tourists. Pledger is about to write a I ook on southern politics, and will lecture north in winter. & '■« A * Itversal Kxpreaalone of Rjmpatlijr Irrespective of Locality. Iostok, July 24.— At special meeting* of I board of aldermon and the city council ' Boston resolutions wore adopted expros• of sorrow at the death of Gen. Grant, binding to the family of the illus:rtous seased the warm and sincere syupathiei the members, ordering ihe city Luildiuzt proptiately draped and with flags huilisted to be clow Ml on the day, and tue belts be tolled during the hour let apart for the leraland appointing a committee of seven, ided by the mayor, to attend the funeral wmaaies. An order was passod providing • an eulogy upon Grant before the citisuis Boston at n sarly day. F kg* arefl/iug half-tpast an hnsinsss blacks and on pub- Providkncb, July 24.—Ar-Sar-Ceo-So- Lee-Shar, a Pawuoe Indian, traveling with Buffalo Bill's Wild West company, died at Narragansett park of heart disease, and the Pawnees of the oompany buried him in the Pocasset cemetery with his head to the east ward. The mem bers of the band approached the grave and In their own tongue addrassed the Great Spirit in behalf of their comrade. Tho proceedings lasted half an hour. 'iho Stiui lard says: "Though his death wrw eip' Ctod, tlie event If not the less to be deplored. We can only shara with his mourning countrymen the sense of tho lass o'.' ono whoso career was so notable, so honorable to Liaiseif, 30 useful to bit nativj land, i; is popularity rose, if possible, when tin nation saw bow he facel poverty and ruto. He was ol a simple aud modest nature, uevor cast down by reverses nor elatC*l by prosperity. As a general ha was never a great strateg-st. He know only one corny.!, uamely, to fight. To-day, from'Cape O d to the Alailuui isles, tlie laud will once m're be stirred by the fading memories of the war." JUH-' "Only a little while ago Gen. Grant belonged to the victorious norh. In his last days he was tte foremost citizen of tho United States, of north and south alike." Gen. l'ltiliugh Lee's Condolence. Washington, July 24.—Gen. Fitzhugh I/De, of V sent a tolegram to Mrs. Grant this merni ig. In which husays: "As the son of Gen. Bob.-rt E. Lea I scud my most profound sympathy, lhe whole south mourus the nations loss." ' I havouMd Brown's Iron Btttata,aad ft hMbum er Complaint, Mr aSBvisatsa B datt and good. HMbMabMUdiKowtUUm." Oennlnshassbow tead» i»rtr«nC1 yMMd i«fl »n»» on wrapper. Take ne other. M«U only by IMWH CHKMIOAX MB. . "Nowhere was the discriminating regard for him more tender than in the states which used to bo described as 'lately in rebellion.' The country is reunited in spirit aa in word, and the successful generalissimo of the Union foroes is mourned by south and north together. It needed one thing to give him the samblanoe of qphtenk It needed a solemn declaration of confidence in him as a soldier, and of admiration of him aa such. This acknowledgment, which has bean denied him again and again while the waves of misfortune were yak at his fee*, Gen. Shelley, of Alabama, fourth auditor of the treasury, fcrmerly of the Confef.era.to army, also sent liu condolences, expressing tha belief that all o£ the Confederates will Krw York, July 31—Mr. Petar H. Watson, ex-president of the Erie railway, and ex-assistant secretary of war, whose name has come Into prominence lately la connection with oertain charges against Senators Bewail and McFherson, of New Jersey, died in this city at the aga of •• jean. fie will be buried at Ashtabila, O. Death of Mn H. Walua. Stadhton, Va., July 34.—Charles Jackion, who live* in the mountains of West An piste, in a frenpy at temper dragged his ahild from its cradle and stnick it violently tgalnst the bed, killing it instantly. He then felled Kb wife with a blow and, thinkng her dead, fled. The wife will recover. Jackson has not yet beea caught. Beat Oat Bis Babe's Brain. mourn the death of America's greatest WM. GRIFFITH, Soldier ani state iman. throughout the arty. Preparaaborate mopping decoration* Tho Times says that the United States bos lest the most conspicuous figure of a momentous era, With all his faults Grant wai Tl»« Army's Mourolagi Washington, July 24.—Ad J t Owl Drum orvrx. siMroxN-sazra.. 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