. Ohio archæological and historical quarterly. two oclock in the afternoon, he seemed tobe getting better. But at three oclock his symptomsbecame alarming. His family and friends, and even thedoctors, began to doubt his getting well. At six oclockthe members of his cabinet were summoned. At eightforty-five. Dr. Worthington was at his bedside. Har-rison said (and it is presumed he was addressing Gov-ernor Tyler), Sir, I wish you to undertake the trueprinciples of the government. I wish them carried ask nothing more. This was the dying injunctionof the good old man, made in a strong tone o
. Ohio archæological and historical quarterly. two oclock in the afternoon, he seemed tobe getting better. But at three oclock his symptomsbecame alarming. His family and friends, and even thedoctors, began to doubt his getting well. At six oclockthe members of his cabinet were summoned. At eightforty-five. Dr. Worthington was at his bedside. Har-rison said (and it is presumed he was addressing Gov-ernor Tyler), Sir, I wish you to undertake the trueprinciples of the government. I wish them carried ask nothing more. This was the dying injunctionof the good old man, made in a strong tone of voice. At12:27 on the morning of April fourth, he breathed hislast, and without a struggle. He had been insensible fora long while, and his last words were to Dr. Worth-ington. At one oclock, a. m., the members of the cabinet, Death and Funeral of President IVm. H. Harrison 607 after performing their last mournful duties, prepared aletter to the Vice-President officially announcing the factof the Presidents death. The funeral was solemnized. Tomb of William Henry HarrisonNorth Bend, Ohio. on Wednesday, April seventh, at noon, according to theusages of the Episcopal Church, in which church Presi-dent Harrison usually worshipped. At 11:30 the Reverend Mr. Hawley, rector of Church, arose and said that the Bible (coveredwith black silk) which lay on the table before him was 608 Ohio Arch, and Hist. Society Puhlications purchased by the President on the fifth of March, andthat he read it daily. He attended church, kneeled forprayer and joined audibly in the service. He said thathad the President lived and been in good health he wouldhave attended Holy Communion on the following Sun-day. At twelve oclock, musicians who had been marchedup in front of the portico of the White House playedthe Portuguese Hymn, during which the body wasmoved and placed on the car which was out in was drawn by six white horses. The coffin wascovered with rich velvet. The procession w
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