Evening Star Newspaper, September 7, 1869, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, Sunday excepted, At the Star Bullding, 8.W. Corner Pennsylvania Av. and Lith St, BY THE EVENING STAR NEWSPAPER COMPANY. y and District at TES | CExTs PER WEEK. Copies at the cotter, with | or without wrappers, Two CusTs PRicz vor Martine :-—Taree ee, oe Dollar and Fifty Cents six months, ree Do: one year, Five Dollars. No papers are trem the office longer than paid for. The WEEKLY STAR—pubdiished on Friday morning—One Dollar-and-a-balf a year. — EE OFFICIAL. . Navy DEPARTMENT, } WAsstncTon, 7th September, 1569. Officers of wy Yard and Station will avy Department on Turs- t 9 o'clock, im “full dress for general duty”—blue pantaloons and caps—to unite ip paying the last tribute of respect to the remains of Majcr General John A. Rawlins, lave Secretary of War. Go. M. RoBgson, Secretary of the Navy. SPECIAL NOTICES. ——— PERRY DAVIS’ PAIN KILLER. We are not in the babit of “puffing” patent med- Icines. but we cheerfully add our testimony to that of many others in favor of this medicine The PAIN KILLEB is invaluable fer the diseases for which it is recommended. Try @ bottle of it and see if we do not state correctly.—Aoman Citizen. 802) im ELLIS’ IRON BITTERS, Will enrich the blood an: nt it from becom- orate the system. and palatable ters are recomme: sete all prrtons requiring ® safe and vainable impart tone and strength to the system, the Navy and Marine Corps | ealthy complexion, | nd- | Bot given by bitters merely stimulant in their | effects; which. sithough vegetable properties, can: the blood which the Prepared by Wm Ells Obemiat sale in Washingtor by KIDWELL & BON, Pennsy!vania treet. my26- sm avenue and lth ERRING BUT NOBLE. SELF-HELP FOR YOUNG MEN, who havin; Erred a better MANHOO: scaled + ‘ire 5 io SD SaNivaky a1D assdUiation, woe P PIC-NICS, EXCURSIONS, &. A Q._ G. T—FIBST GRAND PIO-NIC of « BERSDON LODGE. Ni. rt Guo” FEL CTERT ORDER U! be gir r aBUINGTON TY avenue and Ist treet. of . September sth. themselves that no pains will be tomake this the pic-nic of the season. Prof Arth’s Votilion Band Bas been engaged for fhe cceasion 0 Cents, admitting eentleman and & +BaND PIC bar CALANTEE LUDGE, NO. 11. AT ABNEB’S SBVESTH ST. PARE, To PT. 7. 1989, Tickets FIFTY ©: ng.@ gentleman G BAND REUNION AND DEMONSTRATION Med Men of a rh bia, at Ansiostan Isl and. on MONDAY, Sept. 13, 1869. Tickets, 50 cts. admittinga gentleman and * Committee of Arrangements—P. Lowe, Tuscarora; from Grand Counc! an man, sei-st Gaayp EXCURSION AND PANORAMA To GLYMONT, Under the auspices of the WASHIBGTON DBAMATIC ASSOCIATION, . For the benefit of the CATHOLIO AND PROTESTANT ORPHANS, ON WEDNESDAY. SEPT. <. 1369. vening there will he = ‘isplay of tn iilumination st = ngoeanens oe — The Panorama will be Views of ail’ Pi the Princt; Cities, Bivers. and In Rurope and will be recto aneeee of Mote The steamer Wawsset will leave Seventh street ee atip Returning, leave Glymont at 10 , Tickets One Dollar. edmittiog a tlemat vt lady. Forgsle at ‘Metzerott's and” Bilt Music Stores. snd st the boat. Meals and refreshments bs ~ be a at G! it. warden vn seo OMMITIEE OF AREANGEMENTS. M4®0S10 Fre-m1o. At the earnest solicitation of a sivee by the BA Ouaptere of this ct Y Ou the gist of July last’ the Qommittee Bavedecided to repest the same, ive notice that thelr _ SECOND GBAND PIC-NIO ‘Will be given at the NEW SCHBETZEN PARK, On WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER *, ORSET MPSS TER, nee ave Brome Suing has been "a lied t» farnishing Chapter conts each. 0 BepaChi order of ron COMMITTEES. ‘The steamer ABBOW. Captain Thomas Stack- he foot of 7th x 8, Fo rebell Hall, Mé.. Wi returning to the city at ount Vernon AMUSEMENTS. Rse»ovat. THE sUBs¢ —— THIS DAY Bi ‘OBE from No. 3 04 Pen: Asth an proper! ‘did sasortment of ev: ina the public for past favors, w: Sone continuance ef their patronsge, which at all times endeavor to merit B BXBIB iz 108 jo 8aL! 7 at a Srazst. between D and B streets. ‘Odd Fetlows' Hall, Bo. 456) O 71% H rT. ‘Biatt Doors above Goeteo gus Polatiogs, avings, ines, wi des Malls, Se. t0 . TERMS Cin. Fleece Remember Semesnd H ee SOTIOR. =. _,) i — <e ‘The only place in the city to bay your BOOTS, SHOES, AND GAITERS at regular WHOLESALE PRICES is at STRASBURGER BROS., 373 Gevests Sraeer, Barwres I ay K, WHERE THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT CAN bed BB FOUND. FOR TES BEST TEAS amD Corrs 1S WasHINeTON CITY, 60 TO THE HON@, $36 SEVENTH STREBT. jo-tt 3. 0. STEVENS, Prosrictor. Lovssues OBUSHRD. Po! WDERED. AND GRANULATED svears. SOFT WRITE SUGARS, 16 O15; LONDON ALB, FOP Toles Pomtan, 93.75 6@0D COOKING 7 ONLY 92 PEE at 0. WITHER, 119 Pesnsyivania sveane, ane Between 1%b and Mh streets, eel Che vet. XXXIV. a vening Stat. WASHINGTON, D. C.. TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 7, 1869. N&, 5,146. EVENING STAR. | Washington News and Gossip. SENATOR FESSENDEN continues in about the same condition as on Sunday evening. FRasK Wars has been appointed Assessor Of the Seventh Indians Revenue district, vice Farrington resigned. O™ Dit that a movement is being made to increase the whiskey tax at the next session of Congress. SECRETARY OF Wak AD 1 NTRRIM.—It is un- derstood that the President has appointed Gen, William T. Sherman Secretary of War ad inte- rim. PRestpENtT GRANT's family arrived at New York yesterday afternoon, and will remain at Mr. Cerbin’s house until his return from Wash- ington. Mg. GuonGE PEABODY has returned to Georgetown, Mass. The Newburyport Herald of Saturday says nis health is not much im- proved. AMONG THE NAMES mentioned for Secretary of War, to succeed the late Secretary Rawlins, are George H. Thomas, Judge Holt, G. W. Dodge, Chief Engineer Union Pacific Rail- road, and General John A. Logan. SUPERINTENDENT DRUMMOND, of the reve- nue departments of lowa, Nebraska, and | Dakota, im the case of J. U. McCoy's distillery, at Omaba, seized by him some time since, has obtained a judgement in favor of the Govern- ment. PRESIDENT GRANT is still suffering severely from neuralgia and toothache, from a cold caught on his journey to Washington, and his tace is much swollen and tnflamed, but he was at the White House to-day attending to official business. CUBAN AFFAIRS.—It is understood here that 8 large amount of arms and ammunition, origi- pally purchased for the use of the Fenians, have lately been purchased by the agents of Cuban insurgents, and will soon be shipped by them to Cuba for the benefit of the revola- tionray forces THE FRACTIONAL CURREECY.— Work in the engraving and printing bureau of the Treas. ury Department commenced to-day at fifteen Minutes before eight o'clock, which is ene hour earlier than heretofore The employees, ‘who seem mucb pleased with the change, will quit work at four o'clock p.m. This change has become necessary, in view of the urgent demand for fractional currency. The amount Teceived at the Treasury Department to-day from the Bank Note Printing Companies in New York, reached $135,000), an excess of $5,000 over the receipts of yesterday. THE ScaRCITY OF CURRENCY.—Saperinten- dent McCarthy, of the Printing Bureau of the Treasury, has ordered the several engraving companies iuterested in furnishing fractional currency tothe Government to increase their Present supply, so that in future, if his orders are obeyed, he will receive nearly $300,000 per month. He bas official information from the ‘Weet to the effect that the merchants and other commercial men of that section are now com- pelled, owtmg to the scarcity of currency, to take anything offered them which represents dractional values of greenbacks, and conse. quently are forced to receiveand pass stamps ‘which are sometimes counterfeit. ‘THE FIRM of French & Richardson bas been dissolved, it will be seen by the notice else- ‘where, and 1s succeeded by the ni Frenen, Langran & Ogilvie. who will carry on the business of booksellers, stationers, en- eravers, lithographers and printers, at the «Hudson Taylor Book Store,” 334 Pennsyl- yania Avenue, and 479 Ninth street. Messrs. Langran and Ogilvie are both experienced and accomplished engravers and lithographers, and their names stand deservedly high in both business and artistic circles. Mr. French, though yet a young man, is a veteran in the book business, and probably has no superior in the country in thorough knowledge of his calling and of the wants of the public. His reliability, energetic business habits. good taste and good judgment qualify him admirably to continue the business of that favorite old establishment, the “Hudson Taylor Book Store." THE ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OP A REVENUE OFFICER IN PHILADELPAIA. — ‘The Revenue Department has received further particulars concerning the attempted assassi- nation of detective J. J. Brooks in Phiiadel- phia yecterday. It appears that Brooks went we Keenan’s store to examine his books and while there a couple of persons came ir and inquired for Keenan. After passing Brooks on their way out of the store one of them turned and shot him (B.) through the back, whereupon Brooks wheeled and followed, when one of them struck him with a sluog stot. Immediately thereupon the unknown parties jumped into a carriage in waiting and drove off. Brooks comtimued persuit for a short distance, when he fell from exhaustion He is better to-day and hopes are entertained of bis recovery. Commussioner Delano has ins:ructed Supervisor Fulton to offer a reward of $5,000 for the arrest of the party who as- saulted detective Brooks, provided the Iatter, ‘at the time of the assault, was acting in the performance of bis official duties. PTION OF THR HARVARD Crew aT New ‘There was a meeting of New York gentlemen interested in boating matters, op Thursday, to make arrangements for the recep- tion of the Harvard crew, who are expected to arrive on the 1ith inst. Commodore hes from Alder- following gentle- ‘There is & prowet among some of our and benevolent citizens to form for jhe purchase of 8 tract of land of atew thousand acres near Wilmington, North Caro- ipa, to be sold in small farms to freedmen. The i i E 3 & id i cit 9s i A NATION MOURNS! THE LATE SE! TARY RAWLINS. HIS LAST HOURS. PARTIN WORDS. THE CLOSING SCENE. CABINET ME£TING LAST NIGHT, TO-DAY. THE BODY LYING IN STATE. ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE FUNERAL, TRE DEPARTMENTS CLOSED. THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS DRAPED IN MOURNING, SCENES AND INCIDENTS. The Star of yesterday afternoon contained 4m announcement of the death of General John A. Rawlins. Secretary of War, together with a sketch of bis life, and an account of the illness which terminated his earthly career. Although it seemed certain for many Bours previons to bis demise that there was no hope of his re- covery, yet the announcement of his death shocked and startled the community, and ex- pressions of crief and tender words cf respect tor the departed soldier and patriot, and of symyathy for bis family and friends in their bereavement, were heard on every hand. General Rawlins was about five feet eight inches in height, of slight, thongh mascular figure. His hair and beard were black, the former being generally worn falling carelessly over the forehead. His eyes were dark hazel, full and expressive. His features were large, and the profile regular. The mouth was cov- ered by a heavy moustache, and was altogether pleasing in its expression, especially when he smiled. The General's skin was smooth and fair,and presented that pale, parchment color common to persons afflicted with a pul- monary complai His voice was musical, And possessed an attractive influence in its tones that prepossessed one very quickly in his favor. In addition to our account of his lite, Inst ile ness and death, published yesterday, we have Since learned the following sad particulars of the closing scenes in the life of & man, who is worthy for his honesty of purpose, simplicity and purity of character, and nobility of soul, to tke rank in history with the most true and chivalrous of the heroes of all ages. 1t will be remembered that a morth or so since, the Secretary's health, which had been very delicate for some time, was improving, and strong hopes were entertained by his physicians that he would survive for many years. During his recent Northern trip he ‘was considerably benefited. A few days prior to his return to this city he made a trip from Dambury, where his family was stopping, to New York city, and it is supposed that the exposure, and especially the dust which en- tered his lungs, Bad a very injarious effect. Until Wednesday last he had apartments at No. 256 F street. nearly opposite the Ebbitt House. Some repairs were being made in the house, and he complained that the smell of the paint was very disagreeable to him. About ten cays ago he met Gereral Smith, the Second Assisuims Postmaster General, who cordially invited off to make his home with him at his new residence on Grant Place. General Raw- lins at first declined, but finally decided to make the change, and did so on Wednesday last; was soon afterwards prostrated with hem- orrhages, and the loss of blood caused him to sink very rapidly. PRAYER FOR THE DYING. Early yesterday morning he expressed 3 desire for & change of pesitien. as he had be- come wearied ot lying on the bed for so long a time. Dr. Oady and others present complied with his request, and be was placed in a large easy chair, with pillows arranged to be as easy as possible. He expressed nis relief, and Fequested & stimulant, and a glass of branay was administered, whieh appeared to have a beneficial effect. He was able, however, to sit up only for @ short time, and in about an hour returned to the bed. Between 8 and 9a. m., Rev. Mr. Wilson, pastor of McKendree (Methodist Episcopal) Chapel, visited the de- ceased, postmaster General Creswell, Surgeon General Barnes, Secretary Cox, and seve- ral other distingushed officials being present at the interview. Upon the en. trance of Mr, Wilson, the Secretary at once glanced toward him, and hie counte- mance indicated pleasure. The reverend gen- tleman found him entirely rational and quite composed. Mr. Wilson said, “1 trust you are leaning on Christ.” The dying man bowed bis head and whispered distinctly, + Yes.” Mr. W. then said, «Lean hard, «od he will support you,” and then called the company to prayer. and during the fervent and elo- quent appeal to the Throne of Divine Grace the entire company seemed to pa ticipate in the holy influences which descended. After prayer a few moments elapsed, The preacher approached the General, ana, taking him by the hand, said, neral, 1 am thankful that yau are so calm. Farewell! I snall try to meet you in heaven.” The General bowed his head, pressed the mimister’s nand, and the latter departed. ‘THE LAST SAD HOURS, Abont noon, he could not move without aid. During tnese last few hours the dying Secre- tary seemed to be resigned to his end, and to care to survive only long enough to see the President, who was expected at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. It was with this desire ia mind that he made frequent requests for stimalants to sustain life, He often asked, in the most feeling manner, for information from his wife and family, to whom dispatches announcing his condition were sent every half hour to Danbury, Conn. At one time, turning to Sec- retary Cox and Postmaster General Creswell, ne inquired whetner they had any hopes of bis recovery. Mr. Oox replied very frankly that he had not, and asked him if he had any dir- ections to give relative to the disposition of his Temains in case of death, when he replied that he would leave that to bis friends, but he ad- ded that he did not wish an ostentatious fun- eral, or that much expense should attend it, During the day Secretary Cox read the fol- lowing telegram, which had been received by Assistant Attorney General Field: ie NCORD, Mass., Sept. 6, 1800.—W. A. Field, Pret Attorney "Genetai, Washington, D. Co If General Rawlins is li . comvey to Bim assurances of mry respect and affection, aud of the sorrow with which I learn the condition of ! ill you please give m: All the omicers here “Sheridan is kind. and am 1 for Bis Kindness, If the love of my ds could Go it, I would soon be & healthy man.’ At all times during the day be expressed the greatest desire to see the President, with whom he was aseociated by the warmest ties of affec. tion, amd who, next to his wifeand children, ‘was foremost in the thoughts 8nd wishes and hopes of the dying man, and frequently asked, that he weuld die before the arrival of his Chief. Four o'clock. Had the President come? The eyes of the dying Secretary seemed to speak the thoughts that were passing through his mind—his anticipations, bis hopes, hi: feare. Those present endeavored to comfort bim with the assuranee that the President ‘Would soon be there, that the train had arrived and that but few moments could elapse before he would reach the house. Slight expressions ot pleasure were perceptible upon his counten- ance when these remarks were made; but he ‘was too weak to give his thoughts utterance, ‘THE CLOSING SCERB. A few minutes past four o'clock it was ob served that he was rapidly becoming uncon scious. There were present at the time Secre- taries Robeson and Cox, Pestmaster (General Creswell, General J. E. Smith, Surgeon Gen- eral Barnes, General Ely S. Parker, Oommis- sioner of Indian Affairs; General James A. Ekin, General 0. 0. Howard, Quartermaster Geheral Meigs, Dr. Cady, Dr. Bliss, Mr. James Rawlins, brother of the General; Mr. B. H- Peterson, one of the residents of the mansion, and Secretary Rawlins’ colored servant, Henry Davis. All present gathered around and watched anxiously the face of the Secretary, he whom they had ly known and loved. Dr. Bliss sat by the pillow of the dying Secretary with bis finger on his pulse. The colored man stood at the foot ot the bed convulsed with grief. The distin. guished friends were gathered round watching the fast waning light of life. The Secretary indicated consciousness, and a few moments before his death asked to be raised up. The Tequest was complied with, when his eyes became fixed, and at precisely twelve minutes Past four o'clock he died without a struggle, and Dr. Bliss announced that all was over. Thus peacefully passed away General John A Rawlins, a man of pure and spotless char. acter, courteous in his manners, of a kindly disposition, a good husband and father, a worthy citizen, a brave soldier, and a tried patriot. THE PRESIDENT WITH THE DEAD. The train due at 5.20 p. m., arrived at the de- pot en time, and immediately President Grant, (who had occupied a special car,) accompanied by General Horace Porter, bis private secreta- ry, stepped upon the platform aud took seats jp the President's coupe, which was in waiting. The carriage was rapidly driven to the resi. dence of General Smith on Grant street, where the President hurried up the steps of the house, and proceeded at once to the room where the body was placed. A number of the distingished gentlemen who were in waiting, thronged into the room. Deep solemnity for some time rested upon the face of the distinguished Chief Magis. trate, members of his Cabinet, and others pres- ent, and the President looked long and mourn tully upon the face of the dead. He then called for paper and pencil, and using the back of a book fora desk, wrote the following telegram, which was at once sent to Mrs. Rawlins at Danbury, Connecticut: Mrs. Mary B. Rawlins, Danbury. Conn.: Your beloved husband expired at 4:12 o'clock this afternoon, to be mourned by ily, friends who loved him fer his personal worth and services to Bis coamiry, Sud a nation wad acknowledge their debt of gratitude to him. On consultation with friends, it is determined that he shail be buried in the Congressional buryiny id as the most appropriate place, unless you have other suggestions to make. ‘The time of the funeral is not will probably take place on Thursday n U.S. Guan. The President remained a few minutes longer, conversing with those present, and no- tifled the members of his Oabinet that a specis! meeting would be held during the evening. He then left for the White House. He ex- pressed a desire to watch with the corpse dur. ing the night, but was urged by Gen. Sherman and others not to do so, as it was evident that the quick journey and the ehock of the decease of bis friend bad greatly affected him. BXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY. During the eveniag the President was in re- cetpt of many dispatches from prominent friends of the deceased, and several dispatches were also received by Gemerai Smith, at whose residence the Secretary died. Throughout the city the death of the Secretary was the princi- pal topic of conversation, and the occurrence appeared to have cast a general gloom over the community. In the Uity Oouncils, last night, resolutions of respect to the memory ot the deceaséd were introduced and adopted. It is reported that efforts were made to call a special meeting of the Lilinois Association, which includes in its membership a majority of the present Illinoians sojourning or resid- ing permanently here, but owing to the late. ness of the hoor the effort was not successfal. it is probable, however, that a meeting will be held to-night. Sedgwick Post, No.7, G. A. R., met last evening to hold a regular ses- sion of the Post, but, on the announcement of the death of Secretary kawlins, a committee, composed of Uolone! J. Bell Adams, Captain ‘W._H. Colklesser, George H. Corey, John G. Duna, T. M. Sullivan, J. G. Richards, and Robert Burns, was appointed to draft resolu. tons of respect to the memory of Gen. Raw- lins, late Secretary of War. The Post then adjourned in respect to the memory of the de. cessed. An order was issued this morning closing the War Department for business until after the funeral, and it is understood that in the other Departments there will be a suspension of work until after the faneral. General Smitn last night telegraphed the fact of the Secreta. ry’s demise to the Governor of Illinois; that any arrangement the State may desire can be communicated in season for the funeral, and it isexpected that the Governor will to-day sndicate his wishes in the matter, and proba. bly send a representation of the State to attend the funeral obsequies. ‘THE CABINET MEBTING. Até o'clock last evemmng 8 spectal session of the Cabinet was held at the White Honse, The President, Secretary Robeson, Secretary Cox, that this morning the remains of the late Sec. Tetary should be escorted to the War Office by t D. W. Blise, who, during the Secretary's las ilmess, was Bis constantattendant. This ope- ration was successtal, and required about two hours. The body was then attired im the full uniform of the dec eased, (that of a Major Gene. Tal,) and Isid out in the parlor of Gen. Smith's residence. The countenance was paler than in life, but wore @ remarkably natural and composed look. THE CORPSE ENCASED. Messrs. Harvey & Marr bad the burial case ready at an early hour this morning, and about four o'clock placed the deceased in it. The case isan iron ome. highly polished and var- nished, and is lined with white satin, quilted tastefully. On the sides are eight heavy silver bandies, and each screw head is covered by a silver rose, while on the top there will be Placed a solid silver shield, ordered specially for this case, on which will be engraved a ber of stars and eak leaves, with the in- ‘acription— “GENERAL JOHN A. RAWLINS, Born Febraaly 137 1831 Died September 6, 1869." The case is of a very handsome design, and the lid fitting into a groove containing cement, it is perfectly air-tight. Over the face is a large, oval, heavy plate glass, through which full view of the face amd bust can be had. Cotonel Dayton, of General Sherman's staff. and Capt. Johnson, of the army, remained ‘with the corpse during the night. AT THE WAR DEPARTMENT. Last night the undertakers had an interview with General Sherman and Adjutant General Thomas atthe War Department, te designate the room in that building in which the remains should lie im state, and the office occupied by the Commanding General was agreed upon. The room having been designated, (No. 4, the centre of the suite. on the first floor,) the dertakers immediately set to werk, tastily draping the door and window frames, as also the pictures, with black bombazine, and in the centre of the room they erected a catafalque, finishing this work before morning. The cat- afalque consists of two steps, its length at the base being mine feet and width five feet, and that portion on which the coffin rests 6\ feet in length by 2% in width. This is covered with black cloth, draped neatly with crape and bombazine. REMOVAL OF THE REMAINS. ithaving become kuewn that the remains were to be removed from Genera! Smith's resi- dence to the War Department at 9 o’clock this morning, there was previous to that hour quitea iarge number of persons assembled in front of the residence of Gen. Smith. Gen. Sherman, Col. Parker, and a tew of the inti- mate friends of the deceased had assembied in the parlor before that hour, and soon the escort, consisting of Company K. United States cav- alry, under command of Lieutenant James Burns, appeared in front of theresidence. The undertakers having the hearse before the door, and eight of the cavalrymen having been designated to carry the corpse, the remains were placed in the hearse. The escort was then formed on the right of the hearse, and Gen. Sherman, accompanied by one or two members of his staff, following the remains, the cortege reached the War Department a few minutes before nine o'clock. THE BODY LYING IN STATE. The remains were immediately taken into the War Department building and piaced ov the catafalaue. There was a very large num- ber of persons gathered m front of the build- ing, each anxious to obtain a look at the fea- tures of the deceased, and the halls of the De- partment were crowded. Gen. Sherman and A¢jutantGeners! Townsend were present at the Department, and under thefr direction a guard ‘Was set at either end of the catafalque, as also at the entrances to the room—Lieut. Thomas Adams, Sth artillery, remaining on one side ot the catafalque. About 9% o'clock the doors were opened, and the public were admitted, and during the morning a large number of per- sons passed through the rooms, each stopping respectfully atthe coffin and gazing on the fea. tures of the deceased. The remains will lie in state until the hour designated for the funeral: and the public will be admitted during the entire day, and as late as ten o'clock in the evening. About noon to-day, Mrs. General Hunter. accompanied by the General and General Michier, arranged a collection of flowers very tastily on the casket. A row of flowers was placed around the oval shaped giass over the face, while below @ beautiful cross was ar- ranged, as well as a handsome wreath, and around the catafalque flowers were beautifully arranged. During the day a large number of persons visited the War Department to take a last look at the features of the deceased, included among ‘whom were the members of the Cabinet, army and navy Officers, and many civilians, and ia- dies of note. General Rawlins’ brother, Mr. Smith, his brother-in-law, and Mrs. Hurtburt, mother of the tate Secretary’s wife, called and remained tor some time in (jeneral Sherm: office. ‘The last-named seemed much distressed and wept bitterly. OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DEATH. The following is a copy of a letter from the Secretary of State transmitted to the heads of each of the Executive Departments DEPARTMENT OF STATE, WASHINGTON, 7th September, 1869.—It is my melancholy duty to inform you that the Hon. John A. Raw- lins, Secretary of War, departed tnis lite at twelve minutes past four o'ciock on yesterday afternoon. In consequence of this afilicting event, the President directs that the Executive Departments of the Government will be care- ful to manifest every observance of honor MENTS AND DEAPING THR PUBLIC 4 will pursuant the be draped in m>urning, for the period of thirty days, and be clesed from the morning of the ‘Sth inst. entil after the obseq ules of the deceas. ed shall save been solemnized. J. D. Cox, Secretary of the Interior. TER HONORS TO THR DBCRASED. Unrcer the above orders, Mr. John Alexan. der, by direction of the proper autho. draped the War Department Building in Mourning, acd the Executive Mansion, the | Capitol and other public buildings are being draped, by order of General Michler, Commis- sioner of Public Buildings. to-day. TRE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE FUNERAL. The following order was issued from the State Department late this afternoon, desig- nating the hour for the funeral, the names of pall bearers, and other arrangements: DEraRTMant OF SratTs, Wasaincror, Sept. 7, 1869.—The remains of the Hon. Jom A. Raw ine, late of War, will be in- verted with military honors under the direc- tion of the General of the army, om Tharsd: the 9th instant, at Wo'ciock, a. ae follow- ing persons will officiate as -bearers on theocesion + Brevet Major General Edwa. 1. Townsend, Adjutant General; Brevet Major B. Marcy, Inspector Gren - r Generai Joseph Ho't, eral: Brevet Major Gen- 'y C. Meigs, Q. eneral: Brevet Major General Amos B. Eaton, Com- ions General; Brevet Biaper_Gumarnl Jos . Barues, Surgeon General; Bre [ajor oe B. Ww. wwe a. yee | vet Major Gen. umphreys, Chief o Engineers; iurevet Major Gen. Alex. B. Dyer, Chiet of Soa Brevet . Gen. Alert J. Myer, Signal Officer: Brevet Major Gen. 0.0. Howard: Brevet Major Gen. Jona E. Smith; Commodore Melancton Smith, Equipments: ier Chief of Bureau of General Jacob Zeilin, Marine Corps; Brig General Giles A. Smith, Second Assistant Steen g 2 —_ Hon. Sayles J. Bowen, Mayor of Washington. Org the day of the foneral the customa: numer of guns will be fired trom all the arsenals, forte, and aye ie in the United States apd from the Military and Ni val | Academies. Fisgs will be kept at balf mast; | custom-heuses closea and all public work sus- pended during the day. «The Generai of the Army and Heads of the Several Executive Departments wii! issue the orders for carrying these directions into effect. By order of the President. HaMILTow FisH, Secretary of State. The faneral escort will be under the com- mand of Brevet Major General W. F Barry, commanding at Fortress Monroe, and will consist of two companies of artillery from that post, two companies trom Fort McHenry, ‘a battalion of United States marines, Company K, 5th cavalry, and Battery F, 5th artillery. The two companies from Fortress Monroe will come up by steamer, and those trom Fort Mc- Henry by cars. Secretary Robeson has ordered the officers of the Navy and marine corps attached to the Navy Yard abd stations to assemble at the Navy Department in full dress, for general dnty,”—biue pantaloons and caps, to unite in paying the iast tribute of respect to MajorGen- eral John A. Rawls. ‘Robeson has also ordered General Zuler to deta‘) the battalion of marines at head- quarters here as @ part of the faneralescort. e+ FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. The gold room excitement in New York yes- lerday exceeded anything witnessed in finan- cinl circles for a long time past. The room was jammed with frantic individuals, the were full. and’ New street was compleisly ith people anxiously watching the |. The early sales were at 137%, ut on the Opening of the room the first tranus- action was st 137, but at this point came rumors that Napoleon was dying, when up went the price again to 137K. At this crisis it was re- ported that the Government would increase its sales, and immediately there was a flood of sales, which carried the price down to 136i. Here the tide of ‘ulation oS once more on privrte cable telegrams from Europe ode ‘were down to $2 in London, with a panic in Paris and Frankfort. This caused a great Tush to buy and immediately the price jumped up to 137%. Loans were made at |-64 to 7 per cent. for borrowing flat, and 2 to 6 per (or easy at to 7 percent.on —e——- Government Securities. WasuincTon, Sept 7, 1569.—Jay Cooke & Co., furnish the following quotations ot Gov- ernment securities : U.S. 6's, 1581... 182 % Five Twenties, 162., Rey 13K Five Twenties, 1864. +12 1g Five Twenties, 1565. 122g Five Twenties, Jan.& July, 1205 Five Twenties, Jan. & Jaly,'67..1: 120% Five Twenties, Jan. & July, 68. .120 Llu Ten Forties. “Mig 1X HRW YORK—FIRST BOARD. U.S. 6's, 11, ——— oe (By Bankers’ and Brokers’ Telegraph, James M. Gassaway, operator.) Lewis Johnson & Co quote stocks and bonds ‘coupon. 5.20°s, 1563, coupor, 1204; 10-40"s, cou Ourrency 6's, 110. Pacific Matl ©: Obio and Mississi; Certificates, 31 7; Atlantic |, none; Canton, we iberiand, 31; Western Union Teie- graph, 36%; Quicksilver, 13; Power, Boston Water 15; New York Ocentral, 15%; Hud- Sei Ventral, 1NG8 IN MOURNIN ‘The Secretary of State this morning also issued the following circular to the heads of Departments: “DEPARTMENT OF STATE, WASEINTOw, 7th I nid the honor to Departments shall be 42 mourning for period of thirty that they be closed frum the morning ‘Sth instant until after servant, Under tnis order the following bave been issued TREASURY: DEPARTEERT, hiya to 1860.—AS & hey fy ed Dene Oey retary of War, this mourning for @ wll be cloeed from Fs &§ 1 p. m.—Votton market dail. les 5,000 bales. Middling Uplands, 13;¢ 13%; Middling Orleans, 13% 96.5007. = 100, s. Shout bar- fois ot Werlers cate ‘at 96 sag) Wheat firmer; to choice red, @1.55a81.60; Cora firm; ‘white, $1.16$1.20; yellow, $1.1881.20 Oats {firm; prime dull et $1.10a8t.tz Pork quiet at 1694.50. 5 ayy oo ara gust eismesoge Wahi in tat | Rew Wher sell and'bs came tora eon supstrokes Rs Sree cent. | ing, ‘The money market is quiet and | | TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR. This Afterneon’s Dispatches. THE PENNSYLVANIA HORROR. Somamton, Pa, Sept. 7.—The umparalicies Wry, thought, and feeling. While the com- | Munity is Milled to the center with Borror, the mining population, as might be expected. are more and = se" Painfelty toucbed (Ban work ws ™ the oT vicinu'y, and neatly the whole torseet manere im miming suits, Dave gone to Avon to Temein until their brethren are brought out, dead or alive. A special tram reuse | thece geing. s01 wae? Ried geneees a be from this direction Sle country is aroused the disaster. or H Streets are thronged with women, and friends of the men ia the Avondale pit, tor 1a M the air. Mining cannot be resumed a: any of tempted areassination of Mr. Brooks, amongst others Mr. Keenan. proprietor of the store where the deed was committed, and bis son. Mr. Brooks ts s'ill alive, but there is no hopes of bis recovery Fings are displayed at balf-mast at many to-day, im respect to the memory of _— Ra Rain fel the night, but it is clear now, and very warm The wrecking steamer John Fuller has been | moored at the foot of Fairmont yet commenced operations in pumping water into the reservoirs THE LAsT OF THE CARLISTS, a band of thirry day bya body of nat troops, near the city ot Gerona. Estarius himself escaped, bat many of hismen were captured, T" Jast of the the | It ts reported that there are 400 NOCAUSE EM Panis, Sept. 7.—The Journal Oficial to-day comtradicts the alarming rumors of the Empe- | rer's heaith, —; “The Euperor attends to | bis affairs daily. He bas suffered some from ry | rheumatism, but at no time has his coodition been such as to cause the least anxiety.” The sessions of the Senate bave been closed | Lompon, Sept. 7.—Dispatches from India state that half of the municipal council of | in Cochin Ohina, is fer to be chosen from French and Americans bora in the | country, ile tbe ‘ve Apammites and Chinese are made eligible to the council. | MINISTERIAL Esro MLITY IN NORTH GERMANY. BER.tx, Sept. 7.—At the next session of the | Prussian Diet the Liberal party will intro- } ad & proposition for ministerial responsibili- 8 | | _ THE EGYPTIAN COTTON CRoP. Lonpom, Sept. 7.— Dispatches received from Alexandria report the otton crop in the let of Egypt is excellent, both in quantity and quality. THE ODD FELLOW | FOR’ The Meeting of the bee Sta s | [Special Correspondence of the Star} PirtsscRr6, Pa., Sept. 5, 1869.—Editor Star-— The District of Columbia delegation er. route to | Sen Francisco to attend the session of the | Grand Lodge of the United States, 1.0. 0.F., arrived bere yesterday at m At Balti. | more,on Friday night. Representatives Fitz- bugh and Latham, of Virginia, Doryea and Martin, of South Carolina, joimed the party, | and the journeying was continued to this | Pisce, passing the Horse-shoe Bead. on the eastera slope of the Allegbany mountains, by daylight. So many descripuons have been Written of tne Leauiiful scenery in crossing the Alleghanies by tbis route that pencilings on this subject are unnecessary. DE im this city on schedale time, we ‘Were met at the depot by some of the promicent Odd Fellows here, and. after diauer placed in open barouches, and under the guidance of Past Grands A. W. Roop, one ot the proprietors | Of the Pitsburg Jispatch,and John A. Myler, postmaster of Alleghany city, were driven Sround to view the objects of interest here- abouts, Occupying full six hours time im so doing: Holmes Hill and other t points on the Mon and Alleghany rivers, | Sifording a fine view of the twin cities at the bead of the Obio river. Jefore returaing to the hotel, a was de the Hot er ap in the beststyle by Mrs. Keat cuunne would do tredit to first-class cat Returning to the hotel late here, the delegation ‘were loud in their praises of the kind attentions shown them by their brethren of thts locality. James L. Ridgely, Grand Secretary; Joshas Vansant, Grand ‘Treasurer: and | Messrs. | Escavaille, Ellis, Soowden, and Young, of | Maryland, arrived this moruing. entire deiegation leave this afternoon for cago, from which int we willalm to ovements. Rr. TRREINLE MINING Disastee — Tie Plymouth, Pa., Coal Mine on Pire—Over Two Hundred Per- some Shut Up—Probable Loss of Life by Sutfoca- | tion—Great Excitement, &o.—A fire broke out Yesterday morning in flae in the bottom of ihe Steuben shaft, owned by the Delaware, Lackawans and Western Railroad Company, in Plymouth, Pa.,twenty miles south of top, Aud in 8 short time the whole breaker outbuildings were in flames, and the hoisting apparatus, the only avenue of escape for the | miners, destroyed. All efforts to stay the flames were in vain, and the whole stracture fe: | pardy tilling up the shatt Gred men are in the shaft, aud have no o munication out, and no chance for air, | only way for getting air in the | torougn the main opening, now fi wi burning timbers and debris. 1t is teared the whole number have been suffocated by smoke. ‘ne $ 3 & a e e country: tBe whole popuiation of the town have turned Ont to assist. ‘amount to about $100, covered by insurance. All in the vicinity have been summoned ‘The affair bas cast a gloom and business i te i i i i [ tf ! i ! i HY Fl i fhe &2 A I Ht 3 3 i Hy aH tebe z i rhe if T