SMITHSON'S REMAINS ON THE WAY HOME
United States Steamer Will Meet the Princess Irene
______________________
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 --The United States steamship Dolphin left the Washington navy yard today for New York, to receive the remains of James Smithson, founder of the Smithsonian Institute, which are on the steamer Princess Irene from Genoa, due at New York on the 20th inst.
The Dolphin will meet the merchant ship down the bay and escort her to her dock, where the remains of the distinguished philanthropist will be transferred to the naval vessel and brought to this city for final interment, In accordance with the plans of the officers of the Smithsonian Institution.
Details