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THE MACON WEEKLY TELEGRAPH: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1885.--TWELVE PAGES. 9 THE VICE-PRESIDENT DEAD. TUB SUDDEN END OK A LONG AND EVENTFUL CARKBIt. I’aralysl** of tho Drain tin* Fatal AiTectlon —Tlio Clr< «iinHt;mc*oi* of Ilia Death Peculiarly Distressing — Th# News ut Washington. Indianapolis, Ind., November 25.—Vice- President IIomlrickH died very suddenly at his resi<lcnee ft few minutes before 5 o'clock this afternoon. Ho came homo from Chi cago early in the week and complained of foelini! uuvvcll, but nothing serious wan thought of it at the time. Last night he and Mrs. lleudricka attended a reception at the residence of Hon. John J. Cjoper, aud after he came homo bo complained of pains in his side and stomach. This morniug he was no better, and his family physician. Dr Thompson, was called in. lie gave him an emetic, and later in the day an injec tion Mr. Hendricks stayed in his room all day, and most of time in bed, although ho sat up at frequent intervals. He re ceived no callers, bnt nbont 5 o'clock Mrs. Hendricks left bis bedsido to see a caller for a few atonies in the parlor. She was de layed longer than she expected, and when she returned to tho room sho found that Mr. Hendricks was dead. Tho eml of u busy and eventful life had come peacefully nnd quietlv. On bis fans there was no indica tion of pain or suffering, and his eyes were only half closed, ns if in sleep. He died of paralysis of the brain. Indianapolis, November 25.—Mr. Hen dricks died under circnmstanoee that were particularly distressing to liis family and friends, inasmuch as they bad not antici pated a fatal termination of his brief illness and nobodv was with him when the end came. He returned from Chicago Saturday Inst,‘and since then had been complaining somewhat of pain in his head and breast, but nothing serious was thought of it Last night he and Mrs. Hendricks attended a reception given at the residence of Hon. John Cooper, treasurer of the State, returning home in thoir car iboo abont midnight Mr. Hendricks had tiSon off tho heavy clothing which he usually wore and put on a dress anit of dghter material, and he foro he got home he complained of chilliness nnd a certain de gree of exhaustion, but attributed it to material influenoea. Ho sat by tho firo an bonror more before retiring, bnt declined tt, send for a physician when urged to Jo so. He slept restlessly until abont S o’clock this morning, when ho arose, dressed himself and are quite a hearty break fast, saying that be felt mnch better and would attend to considerable delayed basilicas daring tho «i»y. . Ho nud Mm. Hendrick* walked oat for nearly half an hour, and he had apparently regained his physical vigor and choarfnlneos. An hour Inter, however, he began to bo troubled with pains in tho region of the stomach, And Mrs. Hendricks wont for tho family physician, Dr. W. C. Thompson, a life-long and confidential frieml of tin* Yi'f-lWi h nt, wlm rcliovcd his pain. Ho aroao from his bed, in which ho had lain only a few inflates, and read tho morning pi.per, t Uking cheerfully with his wife nnd ni.old house Ht-rvant, Jnst before noon ho had a relapse, however, anti his physician was n^uiii summoned, and ail miniate red tho usual re me lies, besides bleeding the patient, anti .Mr. Hendricks again expressed himself as being greatly relieved, lie re mained in bis room all the afternoon, occa sionally rising from bis bed, to which* ho wit* coin polled to return by the recurrence of abdominal pains. To all callers who fame, and they wore numerous, ho s- lit word that ho was iudi.sp6sod, but would bo glad to seo them to-morrow. About 430 o’clock Mrs. Hendricks, who had been nt his bedside all day, went down into tho parlor to seo a caller, who had como to consult with her regarding tho affairs of a reformatory institution of which she was one of tho managers, and she remained with him nbont twenty min ute*#. Tom, a colored servant, and Harry Morgan, Air. Hendricks's nephew, and a page in Waal rington, remained with him. The servant went out and Morgan stayed. Mr. Hmdricka towed uneasily in hie bed nnd complained of great pain, bnt suddonly it teemed to c, tee, end lie said to his nephew: ••I un free at 1 ist. Send for Eliza," (mean- inghie wife), and these were his last words. The young man, not realizing the urgency of the m ■.O', did not deliver it at once. Ju»t before 6 o’clock. Mm. Hendricks came into the room an 1 found that her htuban 1 waa dead. Thu end of a long and eventfa! life bad come peace fully an 1 quietly. He lay on his bed outside of the oovoring, only partiully dis robed, uitli his eye* half-closed, ns if he wei in i ■ ntlosl'sp. On his faee there were no tract s of grief or MffxtBg, but r pallor had come over it that indicated onl. too plainly that he hail passed away. It needed no oluoe examination to tell that lie was dead, and Mrs. Hendricks scr.auie l and r»u down tho stairs. A servant was dispatched to tho residence of Dr Thompson, adjoining, and ha came immediately, bnt by the time he bail reached tho bedside, the limbs of the dis tinguished man were Incoming cold and rigid. To Mrs. Hendricks's pathetic sp rat: •Oh! Doctor, can't yon do some thing?" he was obliged to answer, “It is too late." Mrs. Hendricks became almost dis tracted with grief, and it vs. an lumr or more before aho became sufficiently composed to give any information abont her husband s last mo ment. The family servants, two of whom bad S»ed with Mr. Headricks for years, ran about the house crying and moaning, aud there was the utmost confusion for a Ume. When *ho news was bulletined down town, it was generally discnslited,yet in a veryfew minutes a hand red or more of Mr. Hen dricks's dose political and personal fnemla had hurried to his house. Very soon a great crowd collected aiouud the entrance and on U«« street, and it was found neces- nary to ruftuo admisaion to any iuul tut cornel* exoept immediate relative*. Mr. Hendricks died in hte private tim* Is r a large, oomforteble room, m which be did mo.t of his work. Near. hut bed- sidu waa a case containing legal and political works, and on bis desk. sore his Dsnets, metnonuuls and a large number ofliTtle winch had been figTto mm- mulate without .vnsunng in “ #I, r ... d iva Hi- dr- - nog gown and slippers we" lit ilia I" dsld.. and near by was a J1 Stand on which were various in.-di- cinea nnd a goblet of water. Portrait.!, land- worked and almost wornont by tho press IIow the Ha of political matters, and upon his retnrn here he signified his intention of laying aside all pnhlio business this summer anti devoting time to recrention. He spent three weeks at Atlantic City, then came Wist and went to the Northern lake re- ■otte, and afterwards to Miami reservoir, in Ohio, fishing. He returned from there two weeks ago, and at the time said he nover felt better in his life. Last week, by special invitation, ho attended tho fat st ick snow at Chicago, and was there the recipi ent of considerable attention in tho way of banquets and receptions, returning home on Saturday somewhat indisposed. At the re ception he atten cal last night, however, he appeared to bo unusually cheerful, and re mained much inter than was his custom on such occasions. The newB of Mr. Hendricks's death spread rapidly throngbout the city, and there was a general expression of sorrow over it Those who were his political enemies hero were his personal friends, and to everybody who colled on him, on whom he met, he had a pleasant word aud greeting. There were crowds oronnd the downtown bulletin board all the evening, while in the vicinity of his residence there was another crowd, all anxious to (earn the particulars of his sudden demise. Tho evening papers could not get out extras fast enough to sup ply tho demand. Mr. Hendricks hod been dead but a fow minutes when forces of men began draping the state, county and city buildings, and throughout tho night similar emblems were E laced on nearly all prominent business ousos and residences, so that by morning the city will have put on a funeral garb of mourning. All city ministers will in their thanksgiving services to-morrow make ap propriate mention of the death of the dis tinguished statesman, and lit. ltev. liishop Kiuderbocker, bishop of the diocese of In dianapolis of the Episcopal church, of which Mr. Hendricks was a life-long mem ber, will, it is said, preach a memorial ser mon. Ex-Senator Jos. E. McDonald, who with Mr. Hendricks has shared tho honors of his party in this State, said to-night: “No man in his day occupied a higher or more con spicuous condition in his party or in public life than did Mr. Hen dricks, and very few public men have had their official conduct less criticized than ho. X think Mr. Hendricks is fairly entitled to tho good name he has wrought out for himself in both public and f irivate circles, and his death leaves a void n the political and social circles of Indi ana that will not soon or easily be filled.” Like expressions were heurd on all sides from leading members of both parties. Mr. and Mrs. Hendricks had lived in Indianap olis for nearly thirty years, and have been prominent in all representative social feat ures of the city’s existence. They had bnt one child, who died when bnt three years old, when they lived in Shelby county. For a long time they hod apartments in ho tels hero, as Mr. Hendricks's official duties kept him in Washington mnch of the time. Afterwards they hud a residence in the northern part of the city, but about five years ago moved down town te an old tainily residence directly opposite the state hoage, where they had since lived. They entertained their friends frequently by parties and receptions and were always “at home” to those who called. It was this that made Mr. Hendricks de servedly so popular, for he and his wifo treated everybody cordially and courteously, and those whose positions in life were inferior were always sure of a kindly reception at his house. Mr. Hendricks was very charitable, and calls on him for aid were frequent and never unheeded. For several yean he had been actively identified with the Indian apolis Bencvolnnt Society in organized charity, anil had contributed liberally to the cause to whied it was devoted, both in money and in work. He had been a deacon in St. Fanl's Episcopal Church for along time, and connected with various other religions and benevolent nssociations. Aside from his political duties, Mr. Hen dricks dovoted much of his time to the practice of his profession, being a member of the law firm of Baker, Heard A Hendricks, and since the death of ex- Governor Baker ho has been the senior member. His practioe was largely in the Federal Courts and principally In railroad caaes, ho being employed in sever al cases of national importance. His long experience in legislative and governmental affairs had made him one of the best expounders of constitutional law in tho country, and his opinion on questions involving this was solicited from all parte of the country. Hu often said the ambition of bia early manhood, was to beeitber ajnstioe of the Supreme Court of the United States or the author of works on law or the editor of a legal journal. His domestic relations were of a most pleasant character, and Mrs. Hendricks, who it a brill iant nnd accomplished woman, was great aid to him in his political career, as she had largo and varied information and excellent judgment, besides being greatly ambitious for her husband’s political ad vancement Sinco Sir. Hendricks’s serious attack two years ago, both Sir. aud Sirs. Hendricks iuve been apprehensive of a sudden end of his life, anil tho attachment between them has grown very strong, almost sentimentally so. So intense had this become in fact that he would not con cent for bia wife to be away from him for any length of time. Only lost week, while in Chicago, ho accompanied her Ingle Received In Wash. Washington, November 25.—The an nouncement of tho death of Vice-President Hendricks has caused deep gloom over the capital. Sir. Hendricks's health hail im proved so mnch during the hist year or two that his friends looked to his continuance public life for many more years, and he news of his sudden death como with n shock. The first nows of tho sad occurrence was an Assiciatcd Press bulletin from In dianapolis. The President and members of tho cabinet were informed at once, and the President immediately called a meeting of the cabinet to take suitable action Senator Edmnnds waa apprised of tho death of tho Vice-President by an Associated Press reporter, and was jreatly affected. He said that ho hod mown Sir. Hendricks a great many years, and they were intimate friends in old times in the Senate. Ho said: “I have always had a personal regard for him. 1 regret exceedingly his death. I shall call a meet ing to-morrow of all the Senators in the city to make Bnch arrangements to have the Senate represented at the funeral as are proper.” Secretary Bayard said: “Thenews of Sir. Hendricks's death is painful to ns all, but the condition in which tho American people are placed by bis death thrnngh the failure of Congress to pass proper lawB regulating the Presidential succession, and the fact tlmt tiicre is now bnt one man's life between the American people and no President, is more painful to contemplate. Secretary Lamar said: “My acquaintance with Mr. Hendricks was not intimate. He has been for many years a great favorite in the South, and I think he was regarded all over the country as a very safe, conserva tive statesman, a man of great dignity and force of character. He had tho faculty of attaching his friends to him very warmly. Although his death is very sudden and a great shock to us nil, I have often heard his friends express apprehensions as to the con dition of hte health ever since hte attack some years ego.” Senator!Voorliecs said: “There is noth ing kind that can be said of Mr. Hendricks that wonld not be true. He was a man of stainless character and great courage and ability, and u leader of men. To say that he was timid in politics was a great mis take. He never was in a position in his lifo that he did not fill it. His death will cense avoid." Senator Voorhecs and Judge llnlman, of Indiana, wero informed of tho Vice-Presi- dent's death by a telegram from Hon. Wm- H. English. They immediately telegraphed the following to Mrs. Hendricks: •'Wo tender yon tho deepest sympathies ot our hearts In your great loea." They also sent the following to Hon. Willinin H. English: ‘■When will the fnneral of the-VIce-Pmldont take place t II will be fully attended omdally from here.’’ It is understood that the President and his Cabinet will attend the funerul. THE omClAl. ANNOUNCEMENT, The cabinet meeting to-night was at tended by all the members except Secretary Manning and Attorney-General Garland. It was decided that the President and mem bers of the cabinet should attend the fu neral of tho Vice-President. When ' the cabinet adjourned, the President issued the following : Exsctrrivs Mansion, Wavbinoton, D. C„ Novem her 'A nets.—To the people of the United 8talea Tho bnrial will toko place nt Crown Hill Cemetery, north of the city. Governor Gray will issue a memorial proc lamation to the citizens of the State to-night. The State House is already covered with emblems of mourning. Alt public offices and bnsincss bouses here will be closed on the day of the funeral. Messages of condolence were received this moining from hundreds of prominent men, among which were the following: Gbctstonn, N. Y., November te. 188S.—Mr*. T. J, Headrick*: I am incxprenatbly ihoeked by the U aorta Cleveland. id bri i-l.ric iul“ -it* died “I will I I the v t in in lysis of th illy be a |>" ,-sUblisb what tli Hendricks low not be-- even on her shopping ex peditions. They had frequently talked over bis condition and the probability of bis early death, and it is evident that for aeveml mouths pud there has been • grow ing foar of this Mud in his mind. His method of living was simple and un pretentious. Hi* house is an old-fashioned one, largo, and bnilt so os to give the most room. It wa« furnished richly, bnt in ex cellent taste, and it bod a cheerful, home like appearance. When not engaged with eallere, Mr. Hen dricks devoted mnch time to his books, and literary attainment* were varied and gener al For year, tho service* of Mr. Hen- drick* as an orator hare been in al most constant demand, and he a)<*ay* bail several addreasea in course of prepare- ration on general subjects. At a meeting, held last month, of the sur vive!* ot the member* of the convention tUt framed the present oonaUta- ■ion of the State of Indtsna, in 1H50, he made the principal addreee, and since then he baa spent much time in re ru in-. this far » report of the proceedings that is to be published in oookfunu^audln writ ing ‘ * * *" her 2ft. 1885.—To tho people of the United States: Thomas A. Hendricks. Vico President ot the United I State*, died to-iliy at 5 o'clock p. in., nt lmllsnapo- Un, nnd ittocomee my mournful duty to nunouuce the d la trending fnct to bin follow ctUxenU. In rer spect to tho memojy nnd erai incnce nnd vnried services of thin high official nnd patriotic public servant. wbciol long career wnn fall «f unefnluet*. nnd houor to hi* HUto nnd to the United State*. it in ordered that the national ting be placed nt half-mast upon nil public I building* of the United Staten; that the executive mansion nnd the several executive departments in the city ot Wellington be cloned oj the day of the I funeral, nnd be draped In mourning for the period of thirty days; that the usual nnd appropri ate military and naval honors be rendered, and that on all legations and consulatlee in foretell countries the national flag shall be displayed at half-maid on the reception of this order, aud the usual emblems | of mourning be adopted for thirty days. | (Signed) Ily the PrcMldent. T. ?. Data HD. Secretary of State. The following *u* sent to the Secretary! of the Senate: I Executive lfAXstou.WAsnmoTux, tfovembertf.— To Kon. Ausonly Cook, Secretary of the Sen ate: I am directed by the President to Inform the Senate that he has received Intelligence of ths death of Hon. Thomas A. lleudricka, Vlce-Preei- blent of the United Mates, and to convey I to you his suggestion that you take Immediate steps, in conjunction with the clerk of the House of Representatives, to secure a proper representation of Congress at the funeral of the decea»e<L Very respectfully, your obedient eervant, Daxikl T. Lamoxt. Private Reciftary. The President wan just sitting down to dinner when the following diapntch wan handed him: IXMAXAroM*. I so,, November M.—To President Cleveland: Vice-President Hendricks died sudden ly this afternoon. Tho disease was probably paral ysis. (Signed] Wm. JJ. Exoueu. He was greatly shocked at the news itl contained and immediately sent the foliow| ing telegram to Mrs. Hendricks: Kxkcutivb Maxkiox, Wasuixotox, November 15.1 —Mr*. T. A. Hendricks, Indisnspolls, Ind.: The sud den and lamentable death of your husband excites my profound sympathy for you in this hour of your great affliction, and 1 sincerely tuonra the death of one so lately associated with me in the execution of the people's highest trust while the nation mourns | the loss of servant. I B O so vis Clktxlaxd. I y afterw&rds ho received the follow] IXDtAXArous. Ixn.. November M, IMS.—Mr. ICenl I drick* sent ine a message at noon to-day. at which time he was nlightly unwell only. Ue died alxmt 4 E m m., no one being present at the actual moment of ■la death. Dr. Thompson, hie physician, thinks Iparalyiia of the heart occasioned his death, which wa« wholly unexpected. m (Signed) Wx. H. Exolu*. L The work of draping the Waite House and the various Departments will begin to-morrow morning. A large force of work men bus been engaged f w r the purponel The ■ clo*iug of the career of your huibaml. He ha* fallen with honor* thick upon him, and in the acme of hi* popular esteem. In your porsonnll bereavo ment 1 deeply sympathise, while in common with the whole country I deplore tho low* of Mr. Hen- driok* as a public calamity. [.Signed]. Bamukx* J. Txldkx. BhoomxoTux. III., November Xfi.—Mrs. Hen drick*: Accept from Mrs. Davis and my*elf heart felt sympathies iu this your greatest bereavement [Signed) David Davis. Wakhikoton, November 20.—The sympathies of Mrs. Springer and myself are extended in this your greatest bereavement andjthe nation's irreparable bee. [Signed] AVai. M. Spukukk. Wakhixotox, November 20.—Japanese Minister Kuki sends hi* very sincerest sympathy to Mm. Hendricks in her bereavement and hi* deep sorrow at tho death of the Vice-President, for whom he en tertained the highest personal respect and regard. Similar messages wore received from Sen ator Dawes, of M&KsackiiBsette; Congressmen Ward, Kiiutr and Cobb, of Indiana; Jno. '. Agnew, of New York, and 8. Corning Judd, of Chicago. It wax decided not to have n post-mortem, Mrs. Hendricks not thinking it neceesary, as she is satisfied her husband's death was the result of parulysis of the heart. Indianapolis, Ind., November 26.— Gov ernor Gray, to-day, issued tho subjoined proclamation: Thomas A. Hendricks, Vice President of the United States, died at his residence lu this city, on y-PHturday afternoon, at 4:16 o'clock. His ago was Fixty-*ix y ean». one month and eighteen day*. Tho people of the State and nation are bowed down in sorrow and grief at the terrible loos and calamity that Las befallen them. * morning of a day with his friends aud acquaintance*, enjoying with bis fellow-men tue blessings of life; in the evening of tbst dsy ho is removed from among us, without a moment'* warn lug, by Him who doeth all things welt A long, busy and event ful life has jnst closed, but the record be has be queathed to hi* country will live a* long as the his< 3 of our country is preserved, l* private character was above reproach and hi* many virtues will be emulated,hi* goodness of heart admired and his numerous deeds of charity and kindness remembered with profound gratitude. To see him was to admire him. to meet him waa to reepect him, and to know him was to love sud hopor him. Hi* public service* were not less patri otic thau his private virtues were conspicuous. The former sro monuments to hi* wisdom ryd lofty statesmanship, and while our free lustituUone arc perpetuated they will remain as stars in the firma ment of our own republic. His energy, industry and ability have left their impression on the executive departments of the government, were asserted in the halls of legislation, and as a lawyer of eminent standing are recorded in the annals of our Jurisprudence. Ills life illustrates the possi bilities of an American citixen. Meriting and re ceiving the confidence of his feUow-citizens, ho served at an early age one term as a member of the lower boose of the General Assembly of this State. Ue wm a member of Congress two terms, and commissioner of the general land United States Senator, Gov ernor of this State, and finally elected in 1884 to the second highest office in the gift of the people- A Jtfe so exemplary and so foil of devo tion to the demands of bis country brings forth uni- or<al commendation. While we deplore our Iom an a nation and a Statu, t us remember with the heart's fullest sympathy the suffering of bis family and friends in their sore bereevment. The distinguished dead will lie in «Ute in the corridor of the Marion county court house from Sunday noon, next, until the following Monday af ternoon. iumefore I, Isaac P. Gray, Governor of the Htato of Indiana, do hereby issue this proclamation, requesting that at the hour of 1*2 o'clock, noor, on the first dsy of December, 1880, t ie dsy *et apart for the funeral of the distinguished dead, all citizens meet in their usual places of wor ship and public assemblage and there engage m such services m may to them teem appropriate to tho solemn occasion, tile flag* on all public build ings to lie displayed et half-mast and all places of business to be closed from said hour till the hour •i.»d «l*ll" .filch i." " ds)»st» Abi ,‘..11,-1 tin |»rustnte*l t(,, fr«qn< t ' t -d.iv 1, loll of his own career for the same Ho fi:sl been in frequent eonsnl- tfi Hon. William H. English over and the but timo he later, bis name when he at vrhen m* wrote a un« i ***>**«... Mr Kni$flh returning a book he lmlme«i thisu jwwwA with hi* thanks. “ Hendrick* hs* no near exc*i>t a brother, in W«*lbjrville, indisna, and the wife -I Dr. Winslow C. Spice, York. H* owns considerable , in this ritjr, but tin fortune is .-Unrated to bo no hoi I1U.UK> 1 the greater part of he eft'*'nil by the practice of hie pro- duriJij .infincl to tire*. f. tr.d r. - ill inM.*M-Jn li i.tir. lv troio Ifil-. »'»• " « While in Washington m1 h.-.lth Isd *••»> Arraugnincnt* Completed fur the Funeral. Indianapolis, November 20. — Flag* on all public liuildingH here are ut half-mast, aim forces of men nro engaged in putting up various insignia of mourning out ot re epect to tho memory of Vice-President Hendrick*. In Hcvend of the churclicH to day, iuhtcad of thankagiviug services, there were memorial xervicc*, and liishop Kinckerbocker, of the Episcopal Church, to which Mr. Hendrick* belonged, ubamlaned hi* xerrice* altogether. Early this morn ing Hon. .W. H. English rec.dved ade-patch the Ht-rgeant-at-arm* of the United bUtes Henate asking for information about the time and place of the funeral, of which he will lake charge. An anawer wo* not returned immediately, na arrangements hod not been mode. At Mr*. Hendricka’i suggestion a number of prominent men, personal and political friends, were coiled in to consult over tho mattrr. A commit tee, consisting of Senator IlarrUon, \Y. 11 English and Chief Justice Black, of tho Sn pr.vne Court, was appointed to take general churgu of the oirangtmonts for the funeral and public meetingH. Mr. Hendricka’h body, which wo* morning, will remain at his homo until Sunday noon, when it will l»e rela-1 removed to the court ho^e, where it will who | lie in htato till Monday evening. The local ' military companion and n d Li hmentoftl regular army are doing guard duty, t'iUi. r;tl mtUi'm w ill lu- h« Id at St. I’.iut • (' itl.. drill, I'lit-'d.iy nt n. 1 >: Jfttkaon, th«* r.ctor, and Dr. Fulton of St l.olll-, orti« ■UililiL'. I’ll- W.: •' V.l'1 f tho K(-ivoj..il church. ;iiid tin r< will be no oafmon or mein rial oddit-**. here ho died was his private lift, covered with papers, which lmd not been disturbed, and a half written sketch of liis public nnd professional career, which he was preparing for publication iu a book containing tho proceeding* of the surviving member* of the convention which framed tho constitution of Indiana in 1850, nnd sketches of the members. Tho decorations tho room were plain nnd conven tional, nnd tho wfhdowi wero darkened, nnd within nil day long sat a faithful colored servant who Una been the family for yearn. There was no pre vious display of mourning about the premiaea—only folds ot crepe on the front door above tho bell. Juat a block away, tho State House, with a large da^ at half-iuoHt, nnd all tho exterior draped in mourning, stood out in bold relief, nut all offices were closed and public buxines* for tbe time woh suspended. Among the callere at tho residence were Governor Gray, the State officers, the judgea of tho Supremo Court and the com mittees appointed by various legal and fra ternal organizations. Among many telegrams of condolence that came to-day were tho following: Nxw Yoke. November 2fl.—Mrs. T. A. Hendricks: You have tho heartfelt sympathy of Mrs. llewltt and myeelf in your great Borrow. I regret that I not able to attend the funeral, iigned) Abba* 8. Ilxwirr. ’ahhinoton. D. C„ November 2fi.~Mr». T. A. Hendricks: 1 beg to offer you my sincere condo lence and sympathy. A committcs of Senators will come on to tho funeral. [Signed] Gxo. F. BmcuXDO. Mr*. T. A. Hendricks: Ono who is suffering just os you aro sends you hor tenrtenwt sympathy. [Signed] Mu*. Uzo. U. McClkllax. State Treasnror Cooper to-day said Mr. Hendricks was rather more jolly than n-tml nt the reception at his house Tuesday night, although ho said privately to Cooper that it was on effort for him to talk, lie com plained of indigestion, and declined on that unt to eat anything. He said further that he had caught cold while in Chicago, and this hnd overcome his otherwise cxcul- of 2 o'clock to the aftcmooo.fuid rrcotutufnil that •11 public building, of tbe MUta b« draped In ‘ ‘bo ported of thirty dny, from thin ■ during lb. day sforeMld all inch outiding, bo cloMd. nnd tqat nil public bualne.. bo •ti-prmlrd, to tbe cud tbit for tb. purpose nforo- •ala the people may bare and enjoy the fnUeat op portunity to do honor to the departed ataMammu .ml m,k, inch recognition of hte public and pri vate virtUM te to them may worn beat and moat eon,latent The adjutant-general will prepare and bar, teaued all nocacary order, to tb. varloua mil itary organlMtlona to meat al their reapaettvo ar- rnoriea for appropriate to Hilary honor, to bo mado during tho day. Isaac h CIeay. Ily tbe Outrrnnr: Wm. It. IIuiu, Secretory of Elate. The mayor's proclamation orders the closing of tho sovi-rul city offict * and calls upon tho citizens of Indianapolis to retruiu from the transaction of business on Tues day, the 1st pros. Tlie general committe* selected at Mr*. Hendricks's suggestion to arrange for the funeral of the dead Vice-President met to day and appointed the necezsarjr sub-com ndttccs to perfect all arrangements. Sena tor Benjamin Harrison culled the meet ing to order, and on his motion Hon. William II. English was chosen president On tuk ng the chair Mr. English spoke briefly and feclingljr of the object of tin meeting, *nd gave some personal reminis cences of Mr. Hendricks. It wns decided to appoint * committee of fifteen, with Senator Harrison as chairman, to receive the l’rcddcut and other distinguished gentlemen who will be here to attend the funeral, hnd a general conr mittce of thirty wns appointed to attend to all details of tbe fnnerul, nud do every thing in their power to make the memorial observance attended with all murks of re spcct and esteem which Mr. Hendricks's fellow-citizens desire to pay him. Of this committee Hon. O. B. Honl, law partner of the decen«ed, wns appointed chairman, nnd it was divided into tho necessary sab-com mittees. Tbe fancrel will take place at noon, on Tuesday, the procession leaving the hon«e at 11:15 o'clock for the church in the following order: Police, military company's, civic societie*, members of the cabinet anil United States Senators, pall-hearers, the heane, family carriagivt, State, county and city officers nnd citizens. ’ Thu body will be placed in n casket on .Saturday morning. After the funeral the body will be placed in a marble vault Crown liill Cemetery, north of the city, near Mr. Hendricks's private lot, in the centre ,of which is a granite column, forty feet high, plain and nnearved except the siniplo inscrip tion, “Thomas A. Hendricks,” near the bottom of the shaft Here his son, his only child, is buried. B. H. Parks, the senlptor, will arrive front Chicago in the morning aud take a mask of the face of Mr. Hendricks, to he used in making a marble bust ot him. Around tbe Hendricks family residence *11 day there was ■ crowd of canons jieople, who watched the solemn tr-ad of the uniformed s- ntry marching up and down in front of the bouse nud the coming and going of sympathetic friends and relatives who coiled. Mrs. Hmidrieks stayed in barroom alld.iy and saw but few people^ but the p.irl ,1,.A n -1.,1 r- u , r. till. .1 a ah , oil. r-. o 1, w.re received by her broth*t; Kteph U M.iruiin. olid h - fomiiy on i 1'r. .1, n ,., rector of the church, is* talked rolml end ,-,>nq.‘>-> - Ily o:th h. r troicU. >>;,! hr.oI.ilia down. with, nit l.iir-t- gro on v , r iwi. ■ The l,o,lv l.,\ m tie- j „rl lent spirits. In every way, although labor ing under on infirmity, lie endeavored to make his presence a pleasure to all. Preparations ut YVavlilngtor Washington, November 20.—Abont twenty Senators assembled nt 11 o'clock this morning upon tho invitation of Sen ator Edmuutls ta the jadieiarjr committee room, to select a committee to represent the Senate at tho funeral of Vice-President Hendricks. They were in session half an boar, anj selected tho following committee: Senators Edmunds, Sherman, Harris, Alli son, Voorbees, Fugh, Cnliom, Gibson, Conger, Blair, Dawes, Camden and Vest. Most of tho Senators named as members of tho committee were nt the meeting, nnd in addition tliero were present Senators Logan, Ibi-rdl, Waltham, I >-’.idi. VuiiYVt ok. M o gnu, Jones of Arknnsns, Berry, Cockrell nud Uonsom. There were expressions of sorrow on all sides, bnt iu view of the bear approach of the meeting of the Senate no formal or enlogistio speeches were made. The chairman of tho meeting. Senator Edmnnds, nud Scrg, ant-nt-Arms Cnnoday were ordered to make all necessary arrangements for tho transportation and entertainment of the committee. There was also a meeting of abon twenty-five members of the Hoose in the Speaker's room, at which the clerk of the House war, authorized to TOnnest the attend ance at tho fnneral of the following mem Iters, as representatives of the House Messrs. Carlisle, Itandnll, Hiscock, Long, Phelps, lltJpbnrn, Browne, Bynum, Mor rison, Holman, Herbert, ltlouut. Barber, Hewitt and Ueddcs. Gen. Clark has noti fied by telegraph those of the gentlemen named who are not iu the city of their selec tion, and has requested their attendance. The work of draping the various public buildings with mourning emblems was be gun to-day, but on account of the holiday and the stores all being closed and the core sequent im|KMsibility of obtaining mount' ing goods, very littlo progress wns made. For tho same reason, probably, very few of the stores and private residences in the city nro draped. The draping of the White House interior nnd tho state, War and Navy Department bnildings is nearly completed. The flags all over the city floated at half- mast nil day. At the Treasury Depart me nt telegrama poured in from cnsttxlians of publio building* throughout tho countiy asking to he authorized to drape tho build ings under their ebargo with emblems of mourning. Telegraphic authorization to do so wns sent iu about sixty cases. The sergeant-a'-arms of the Henate this after noon received a telegram from Hon. Wm. II. English, saying that the funerul of tho dead Vice-President would bike place Tuesday next ut 12 o'clock. would say, as Garfield siid in 1N05, 'God rcigii'!, and tho governmental Washington still lives,’ nnd would not simply acquiesce, but would demand such a e mrae. Congress > ,r. 1 1 lol l,-1 withioa week. Once assembled, it could, in a few houra, pa-sa bill providing whit officer should act as Pi iaentof the United Stab ", until a new election could bo held or some other prepa ration mode for k, cping the office of Presi dent filled. Long live our free govern ment." Jackhonviu.e, Fla., November 2(1. Tho announcement of tho sudden death of Vice- President Hendricks produced a profound sensation here. Flogs are at half-mast to day nnd the public building'! draped in muuming. IIU death was feelingly alluded to in all chnrch Thanksgiving services. No'., ml,, l 'Ji;. All public hnildingH in the city are draped in honor of tho memory of Hendricks nnd fl tgs aro at half-mast. A meeting of cili/ ns boa been called by tho mayor tor to-morrow to take suitublo action on the lamentable event. Columbus, O., November 20.—'Tb* fol lowing proclamation was issued to-day by Governor Hoauiy: To the people of Ohio: Thomas A. Hendrick,*. Ylce-l'reeident of the United St,:,-!, d-.l at Indian- AY-*2a : n Wcilnc-daf. November 23, IMS, Hiw memory will be chortehad. Dot by rea-oo „f ttm hiuh Rtatiou ho filled at the time of hte 4rath, hut tecauae of bta long, faithful aud wt-o public aor- vlce. To ua bia loaa te ,pr-. lal, for although re moved from Ohio, bta native Htato. while yets child, be waa often and fonuneb timo iu our inld-t, and had become a trusty count,,-Hor slid familiar friend of very many eUteema of thn State. A sweet temper. engaging manners and a wide aenpe of tub-lie dual vteton en abled bim to engage to party couth, t without that acerbity anil bltterncaa which engender iicrsnual hoetUlty and leave painful memoriee. In honor of hte memory the Htato huu.o will bo draped in mourning, flage upon all pnhlio buildings will bo displayed at half-maiL and tho national guard will wear the usual Insignia nf sorrow for th- -t,unary period. It 1a recommended that the public otficeo he closed upon tbe day uf the fuuenvl. and that full expression bo given to the general grter. Given under my band. axunus Uoadlt. By tbe Oorernor: J. B. Bosixans, Secretary of State. CnAitl.EsTON, 8. O., November 2tL—Th* flags upon public buildings anil upon ship- dug in the harbor generally arc flying at lalf-must a* a mark of respect to Vice- 1’resiJent Hendricks. Feeling ullu-i >n was made in regard to his death in Thanksgiving services at several of the city churches. MoamKAi- November 2tl. The Am, rican 111:; t : of II, ,-t i,]><■■ t *, v i ,ll,in; lings hero to-day, ont of respect to tho memory of ViM-Presiilont Hendricks. Crrr or Mexico, November 2d.—The in telligence of Vice-President Hendricks’s death canned much sorrow among tho American residents, and it in probable sorno action be taken in connection herewith. United States Minister Jackson gave a Thanksgiving reception to-night to mem bers of tho American colony. BOOTH GEORGIA CONFERENCE. amber np -tt.tr- it. rt,.-.-nd„t ts subjected tl.i id fe dom from c., folly until rere all ■ -! 1 ' “ 1.' h It at mete* nnd fr,-e- nr- - are vrooder- rentn adjoining’ General Exprrulon* of Grief. New Orleans, November 20.—'Tbe board of directors of tho Cotton Exchange to-day adapted a preamble and realonliona ex- S resiling regret at the death of Vico-l’resi- cot Hendricks. The Exclinngc will he closed on the day ot tbe funeral. Through- ont the city flega are flying at half-mast. IVinchmtee, Ya., November 21. -Uni versal sorrow pervades ibis community over the death of Vice-PreeiJent Hendricks. Raleigh, N. C., November 26.—The Fed eral buildings bore aro draped in crepe as * mark of respect to tho memory of Vice- President Hendricks. The national and State flags are dieplayed at balf-maet at the capital nnd city bell. All pnblie build ings are cloved. Nontole, V*., November 20.—The Nor folk Landmark, in an editorial on the death of Vice-President Hendricks, in cidentally urges Hut the Preaideutinl sue- cession thould lie provided for in a law keeping the executive department of the gnvommi nt in tho hands of tho party vic torious nt tbe Presidential election next pre-coding the vacancy to be hlled, and sug gests that the Sccretanr of State, and *o on through tho cabinet, should be made eligi ble. This rule, it claims, wonld respect the will of the people and disarm ease sains. Montoomehy, Ala., November 20,—The Thanksgiving services hero wero very hugely attended in the churches to-day. At St. John’s Episcopal Chnrch, the rector. Rev. Dr. Ktringfellow, in the course of hie re- marke, eahl it woe cause for thankfulness that thn country could furnish for public life such a man os Thomas A. Hendricks. He wee an humble Chriation. Dr String- fellow We* for years rector of tbe church in Indianapnlie of which Mr. Heutlricke wes senior warden. The Methodist, Baptist and Presbyterian congregations united in the eervice, and a notable event waa the appearance on the atand with other minis ter* of Rev. Dr. Uecht, the Jewish rabbi, who read the opening chapter ot the Bible selections for the occasion. At the ayna- E igne this afternoon the eervioe* were rgely attended by members of all denomi nations, Dr. Iiecht officiating. Richmond, Ya., November 20. — Gem-rnl r gret is , xpr, seed at the death of Mr. II, ndricka. Tb* flogs on public and a num ber of private building", are half-masted, andfei lmg alluei -ns to the deceased ware m:„l# in the Thank-givings strmonu. It L probable the municipal authorities and Ijr 1 Governor will t*tke moo* formal uoti--,: of t". I fill*- ev. nt Pit-- Pinlmt-'h, dt-,-us-in'.' the ,ii,vt--i,iiihn): "If Mr Gli-v, land w.r.- In-to-niornw then- would lie Be r,-ult- Nxwnin, November 35. -The North Geor gia conference mit in the Mt ihoilitt Church this morning. Bishop A W. Wilson presid ing. The attoi dnneo was full, with a small scattering of ladies. The conference is an nble-lookmgbody of mcn.nbove the averngo for dignity, decorum and simplicity in dis patching business, liishop Wilson is a me dium sized man, with prominent features, much younger in years than a large portion of his listeners, whoso bald lieatls, gray hairs anil infirm sti-ps denote a lung life uf tail in spiritual work. After reading soino selections from tho New Testament, the congregation sang a : n,ill It- hymn without iu trnm. ntul inline, which wns in marked contrast with tho moll , Inn. I, , !, r. i■■ of our day. I’.d- lowing the singing Bishop Wilson offend up n very plain ami practical prayer, lull of gratitude to God for tho blessings of tho past and siraplu in its supplications. Sec retary J. II. Baxter read tne r,dl of tl, le gates, a largo manlier of whom were nlm nt. It wns stated that some nf th.stopped over in Atlanta to vote on prohibition. I>i. Borin;: i.i..v,-■ 1 lliit tin- <• i.it.r.-nen meet at 0 a. m. and adjourn ut ISflO, w'utcli was adopted. Leave of absence was granted several members to go to Atlinta on the noon train to vote on prohibition to-day. Tho following gentlemen were elected assistant secretaries: S. D. Clements, G. C. i II. S I.1-11. V I M II I lillnrd. A committie on books tad periodica In vm ai'l"lint, *1. nnd < :i ,i' ,t :i,-t ,-'!.!■!- n..- jeiir- nsL Th* old commit!#* of the Bibto cause wea roappointad. Dr. B eing created ■ ■ on,- mirth by - -1 -tin-.' that u medic ,1 ■ \ I •• It In- .1,1.1. I t., lit. e.,:. I: i ,-t ,..,n- ffreurc roeolobch*, A. G. Haygood, W. F. Cook, D. J. My- riek, W. A. l'amu r and C. U. Goodrich wero appoint, J a cummilteo on tho Pnyno Institute. J. II. Robbins nnd W. II. I*al’rado wtro appointed in place of T. I’. Pierre end J. D. Haminonil, exensedfrout coniiuittoe on chnrch relatione. Vacancies w*.rc supplied in the usmd con ference boards nnd standing ooumittecs. Cornmnnit-ation from the Methodist Pnb- lishing House at Nadiville, 1,* ing u report of tho receipt! and expenditures for tho year, wna received and rea l. The following coinmuui ,tions were pre sented and read, to-wit: From tho gen.-ral hoard of church extension Sid from the publishing oummltten ,,t t:.. W.aloytu Christian Advocate, Maeoo. Tbe report of the visiting committee to the Georgia Female College received and referred. ’ King Alfonso's In atti. Minnm. November 20.—Cardinal Bena vides heard King Allot, o's confession at 7:5(1 a. m. on Wednesday and administered him the laat sacraments in th* presence nr Queen Christina, ex-Qneen I- tl.elht nud other member! of tho household. Tho King begged to see his tL-inghters, who were in Madrid at the time. They were telegraphed for, but arrived too late to see their father olive. Tbe King died in the arms of Queen Chris tina. All present were profoundly affected. Tbe Canlinnl and t x-qaoen wept and tho iufantt kaltclia fainted. Qa< , a Chriatina for along lima refused to 1* a.-.- tb - w, un bar, Bavonnne, November 20. Letters re- c-ived from Madrid attribute tho death of King Alfonso to various can-;, h. One At tribute* bis death to pulmonary pbthisii, and another to inbereafoiisof the l&t^Ktines. It is stated th.it in the mid^t of hi* dis sipation and extreme depiihsioD tho King pointed hi* eh* k?- to give him on artifi i.d appearance of health, and that ho con stantly ptnirttdIn dUreg.'.rdU^ th< raqiiaat of hi* iihvricion that lu* should remain .it his hnnting seat Death of IIo N H.. •d At hirt ire too Bill'd > lose their hoi ,.uld prove . -i Mariett Irwin, one* home, near here, t nf!**. Until late year* h* has held high j»ub- h«: office, but hi* h«”ilth hec.imc ho It.id that ho n tirc<I from pulilic lif*-, and ho* re- m uruMl ftlruont entirely At home. Ho wuh Hon. OtOTBS N. Uehter's father indaw. Tho Superior Court, now in will taka u«*ti*«k on his death to-m<»rrow. Hu. kle T'.-!> .t .. ; • MIai’nVi