THE OBSEQUIES: FUNERAL OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN; Solemn and Imposing Ceremonies (4/20/1865)

[OFFICIAL.]FROM SECRETARY STANTON TO GEN. DIX. WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, April 19 -- 1:30 P.M. Maj.-Gen. Dix: The arrangement for conveying the President's remains to Springfield, Ill., has been changed this morning. They will go direct from Washington to Philadelphia, Harrisburgh, Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne, and thence to Springfield. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. SECOND DISPATCH. WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, April 19 -- 11 P.M. Maj.-Gen. John A. Dix, New-York: It has been finally concluded to conform to the original arrangements made yesterday for the conveyance of the remains of the late President, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, from Washington to Springfield, viz.: By way...