Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-09-29


political interests of the great chieftians of
power. Their will shall bc a law TO the
chief magistrate. Against this subservien-
cy OF the Executive to the behests Of the
politicians, the President manfully as
serted the principle Of presidential inde-
pendsnce and individuality.
As the choice of a free people, he pro-
posed TO be President in fact M we'll as In
name, not for the success Of any faction,
but for the highest good of all the people
of the States-that the President shall de-
termine his own policy and administer IL
for all sections alike. How grAndly he
marked out this important policy, was
early forcshadowed in the choice Of
strong and brilliant cabinet in full accord
with the great reform. How nobly he
made the struggle for the emancipation of
the Presidency from vassaage 10 political
bossism Is now current history. For "A
while the Issue was doubtful, but under his
able leadership factions went 10 pieces and
leaders fell, as the people rejoiced over an
independent executive with brains and
courage 20 assert and maintain It's own poll
icy. Parties and factions were rapidly adj
justing their plans and tactics 10 the new
presidential policy, when the fatal bullet
of the cowardly assassin struck him down.
Shall the good work suffer by his death IL
the anxious inquiry Of the good and strong
men Of all parties. Time and coming
events will tell. Let us hope that under
the inspiration OF 20 glorious a career, his
| successor will go forward In the cause Of
peace, fraternity and good government 30
signally begun. Slaughtered In the midst
of his greatest achievement, ii was still too
late 20 rob him of the grAndest position In
In history.
I'VE know him nos. Al narrow lcaiousics
Are silent. And We s~@ him sc he moved.
lIou modest. kindly. eli compassionate. Sise,
Win what sublime rspression u himself,
And In shat limits aud hos iendsfiy
Nh0se glory ~As rrifsszing human Igs;
Not making bis high plaea the ia~less perch
OF winged ambitions, nor vantage ground
9plcasure. hut through all this q Art of y0aFs,
Wearing iho white howeT of blAnneess life
Murdered, cofiined buried, and be will
live In the memory of the nation as the
fearless President Of an independent, wise,
honest and vigorous administration. And
leaving behind him q record which shows
how energy, integrity, and God-feAring
principle, lifted him from the humblest
ranks Of life 10 the noblest station In the
world, and a name that will grow brighter
as the years go on.
Prom .s q: ,oP q Fams'' ladder be stepped in
The beautiful hymn, "God Moves in
a Mysterious Way" was now rendered
by the choir and audience. J. G. Love,
Esq. was then introduced and spoke
as follows:
Mr.. President, Ladies and Gentlemen
Tho sad occasion which convencs Us here
to-day l. one in which every heart feels
deep concern. To-day the civilized word
witnesses one Of the most remarkable and
grand spcctacles ever before witnessed or
known Of men. a great and good man,
one Of the beet examples Il n nobel heart
ed Christian, and one whom this great
republic Of over hfty millions Of people
elevated 20 the presidency Of the United
States, the highest and most honorable po-
siiion which human ambition may seek TO
attain, has been stricken 70 the death by
an Hssassin's blow. And to-day the whole
nation, irrespective Of party, section,
creed or condition, humbly gather around
the bier Of james A. Garfield and in pro.
fDundest sorrow weeps, because Of iis great
bereavement, and stands Hghast In the
presence Of the awful tragedy that robbed
the people Of their beloved President Not
only .hc great heart os the American pco-
pie - wrung with grief because Of our
national calamity, bat all The civilized
nations Of the world and ChristiAnized
humanity everywhere are bowed In sorrow
and extend 10 us their heartfelt sympathy.
Some Of them join with us in paying the
most marked tribute Of respect 10 our de-
ceased President, BY gathering in heart
and spirit with "a around HE open grave
and publicly mourn our loss, and shed
tears Of sympathy, while his last remains
are being entombed in earth. IL is
grand spectacle a world monrnfully
weering over the death Of the President Of
the American Republic Why great and
good man, elevated 10 high and response.
bic position Of trust, occupying n sphere
where his greatness and usefulness, seem
imperatiyely needed, and where they
would besiow untold blessings upon a ma.
tion Of ffty millions Of people, should be
suddenly and rSthiessly cat down in the
prime Of his life and manhood, and human
iiy be deprived Of the great benefits which
bis life and character promised, is one Of
those awful mysteries of Divine Provi-
dencc, that Awes us into submissive silence
in the presence Of the Great Jehovah, and
and his wonderful dealings with men and
nations. Our finite wisdom and weak
faith fail 10 comprehend the infinite wis
dom Of God, when brought in contact
with events such as We contemplate to-day.
Time no doubt will reveal the Divine
wisdom Of this sad event, and show forth
the mercy Of tho God of nations in suffer
ing its transaction. All We finite mortAls
can do In the presence Of events 80 i'm
portant and tragic, Il to humbly bow in
reverential awe, acknowledge the superior
wisdom Of God, and say, Thy will be done.
1t may be, however, that We as a nation
are guilty Of great national sins which
have invoked the Almighty's displeasure.
Sins which IL not eradicated from the
body polite may involve our national ruin.
II may be that our great national prosper.
ity and growth have been investing US
with such a elf consciousness Of our own
strength, that We as = people have been
prone 10 forget God. and resolved 10 work
out our future greatness and glory inde-
pendent Of Him. If then the sad aud
cruel murder Of our beloved President,
Iii. h.le In noF rd ua4a a Yan.