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urned to their barracks. Subsequently the remains were removed to the Governor's room, City Hall, where they lay in state during the day, and were visited by thousands of people. The coffin was enshrouded with a silk flag, and on the lid was a beautiful wreath of holly leaves and flowers, with this inscription: To the memory ofGen Sedgwick, of Connecticut,from Mrs. Jas. Dixon, of Hartford, Connecticut. On the breast of the deceased was a beautiful bouquet, which was attached to Mrs. Lincoln's card. Col. Ludlow, of Gen. Dix's staff, took the body in charge in order to allow the escort a brief rest after their tiresome and sorrowful journey. The body will be conveyed to its destination in Connecticut this morning. The countenance of the deceased wears a natural and composed expression. The wound caused by the fatal bullet can be seen under the left eye. The deceased is crossed in the same uniform that he wore on the battle field. The Sons of Connecticut met at No.