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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-21
what Dr. Hammond Says.

NEW York, Sept. 20.-Dr. Hammond
said this morning In reference TO the Presidents
death: This Is not the time to attack the medi-
cal gentlemen who have attended the President
/ give them every credit for what they have done
since lorty-cight hours aflcr the shooting The
President probably died Of cmbollsm of the heart
and not neuralgia. II IS one Of the ordinary ter
limitations of pyGmn, never had any hope Of
his recovery since the 22d of July, and had little
hope aitcr the frst forly-eght hours, because the
bullet had not been located and operation made
TO extract II Willie the President was strong. II
would be improper for physicians who have been
attending the President to make the post NOR.
tom examination. 1t should be made by skilled
pa,hologists, such as Drs. Dclafcld. Peabody
Welch, nnd Arnold, who are professors of pathol
ogy or pathologists to hospitals, and who there
fore know how to make examinations, what L
look for, and where TO find it."
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-21
SCENES AT THE pEArH-nEp,
who Were Preseut when the President
Expired.

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~, ssene he nau oeeh sleep'ng qneuy un
", soou' nieee', minutes oeiore ms ueh'n' s'ep
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n%u siv"" h'ue weaker, ou' nV' 'a,ln'ns5 y,
"s'Ns,u' wy. rs"arkeu 10 uenvra SWAIN 'na. .
,s pu'ss nau grown weaker, pu, NO.
uangerousy u' weak Ihe PRESIDENT sald 10
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"nu nc pIaceu MS nauo upon nls urues1
oye, ms near.' inc uoo1ois ana menoers OF tne
a.,'y W INA. ume gatnereu, anu oiaek IAN stoou
a'.ue . uooi. lhete wassca apercepuole move
In histeatures ana nuhomoVementoi
' sne '',nos. mus hls puise grew less frequent Dr Ag-
new . Uen' over MN 10 examine ms puise' ne
,' ,oe nv pulse put my ear uo"n 10 ms
neu,' ne,, pu' uscoVereu no pusauoh' Mrs' Gar
ne'u placed het hand upon MS chest ana
btoOu phrty bending over MIN I'LL after ne uied.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-21
TELEGRAMs OF coNDoLENcE.

LONDON, Sept. 20.-The Queen has tele-
graphed to Mr.. Lowell, the American Minister, as
follows.
With deep grief and my children learn the sad
but not unexpected news Of the fatal termination
of the sutierings of the President. His loss is a
great misfortune. have learned with deep sor-
row that the President has passed away.
The Prince Of Wales telegrnphs to Mr.. Lowell:
The Princess and myself beg you to offer our
sincere coincidence to Ms. Garfield.
Earl Granville, Secretary of State for Foreign
Affairs, teegraphed Mr. Lowell
am deeply grieved.
He has sent cable message to Washington direct
requesting the Secretary Of State to assure Mrs
Garfield and the Government of the grief with
which the English government has received the
announcement. Parliament not sitting prevents
1t from giving formal expression of the sorrow
and sympathy universally felt, which is deepencd
by the courage and dignity displayed by the suf-
| fcrer. A meeting of Americans In London, under
the auspices of the American legation, will be held
as soon as proper arrangements are made. Ac-
counts continue 70 arrive Of manifestations OF SYM
pathy in the provinces Of England and Ireland
particularly Mt Cork, in consequence OF its inti-
mate connection with American shipping inter-
ests. The bells of Chester Cathedral were tolled
and also those OF some OF the churches in the west
end Of London. The evening papers publish SYM
pathetic biographies of the late President
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-21
President Arthur's Arrival mt long
nrancIt.

LONG BRANCH, Sept. 20.-At quarter-past
twelve o'clock the special train from New York,
with General Arthur and Secretaries Blaine and
Lincoln on board, arrived at Elbcron Station. A
few moments before the arrival of the train three
private carriages, which had been placed atthe
disposal Of the members of the Cabinet left At
torney- General MacVcaghs cottage for the sta
ton. These carriages were occupied by Postmay-
ter-General James, Secretaries Window and Hunt,
and Attorney General Macveagh. When 1t
became known that General Arthur was
expected to arrive the crowd gathered
about the Eberon Hotel and diligently watched
for his appearance. SO great was the excitement
that person walking rapidly from one side of the
piazza TO the other was the signal for a general
stampede. As General Arthur and his escort
passed the Elberon Hotel on his way to Attorney
General MacVcagh's cottage the excitement be-.
came intense aud several persons rushed after the
carriages and followed them to the cottage. The
occupants of the different carriages quickly
alighted and entered tho house, aud the doors
were quickly closed. The crowd, however con-
tinued to increase, and 1t was found necessary to
call out special guard.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-21
WHAT DR.. BLISS SAYS.
The Presidents Last Words 20 General
swnim-History OF tho Case.

LONG BRANCH, Sept. 20-Dr. Bliss said
that the last time he made an examination, which
was shortly after his interview with the members
OF the press he found the pulse TO be l0S and res
piration 81. This was after nine o'clock, and the
President was then quiet and In as good condl
tion as he had been at any time during the day.
The Doctor, after making this examination, went
into his own room and commenced writing up the
record of the day.
"what will the records of the case show?' was
asked.
Replying, the Doctor said "The records will
show, first the remarkable extent OF the wound
and It's tortuous course, and the impure condition
of the blood. together with the several complica-
tions which were occasloncd by 1t, aud detailed
history of the case from hour 10 hour since the
patient was wounded"
"Will II be made public?"
"Ycs; as soon ms prepared"
DR.. Bliss snys the moment he entered the sick
room he saw that the President was dying, and
Immediately sent for Drs. Agncw and Hamilton
The former arrived hut the latter could not be
found and was not present when the President
passed away. The Doctor attributes death to neu-
ralgia of the heart, which caused the formation of
blood clot thereby preventing the proper circu-
lation of the blood, The Presidents remarks to
Colonel Swain, who was with him when he
awakened from his sleep, were: "oh, Swain
what pain !" (placing his hand on his hcarO
"Cant you do something for me? Oh, swaimr
At this time Mrs Garfield had been out Of the room
for about iftecn minutes and had retired for the
night. Previous to going 20 his own room Dr. Bliss
says he conferred with Mrs. Garfield on the general
condition of the President, and that she expressed
| the opinion that her husband was not weary, and
that he had awakened feeling comfortable and
experiencing little or no pain. :" 1t was about tel
minu tcs past ten O'clock said DR.. Bliss, "wher
| the President awakened and complained OF the
severe pain In his heart" The Doctor referred Il
the fact that the former attending surgeons the
case had been called here to attend the autopsy
and that DIR. Curtis, of Washington, had been SC
lected to do the cutting.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-21
THE GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS.
All Business Suspended Out of Respect "a
the Dead President.

All of the Government Departments are
closed. In the War and Navy Departments aud
the Department of Justice verbal orders closing for
yesterday have been given, awaiting instructions
from their respective heads. The heads of the
bureaus Of the Interior Department are now as
sembed In Assistant Secretary Bells office TO take
formal action. In the Post Office Department the
following order has been issued: Order No. 203--
That, owing to the death OF President James A.
Garfield, this Department be closed for all public
business until after the funeral party shall have
len Washington for Ohio.
RICHARD A. ELMER,
Acting Postmaster General.
The Treasury Department has issued the follow
ing order;
II Is ordered as a mark of respect to the memory
Of President Garfield that the Treasury Department
be closed during this day. II, /, FRENCH,
Acting Secretary.
Acting Secretary of Navy Nichols sent the fol-
lowing dispatch 20 the commandants OF the navy
yards at Brooklyn, Pensacola, Boston, Mare Island
and Norfolk
President Garfield died last night Flags half.
mast until further orders. NICHOLS,
Acting Secretary
The Census once was closed yesterday morning
at9a5 until further orders by ordcrof the super
intcndent, General Francis A, Walker who did
not whit to receive formal orders TO that effect
from the Interior Department
The Government Printing oilice was closed early
In the morning "until further orders by direction
of the Hon. j. d. Defrces the Public Printer, TO re-
main closed until the employees shall be notified
through the public press TO return to work.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-21
Proposals.
OoNsTRUcrIoN OF FREE BRIDGE ACROSS
- POTOMAC RIVER, NEAR GEoRGETowN,

v.., 1907 pESSsSrLyAN,iA AxEsuss "a,

wAsHiNGToS, ID. O., Septamber ~, 1881,
Sealed proposals for the construction OF bridge
Potomac River nt Three Sisters" about 3o0
feet above the present Aqueduct Bridge ateOeorge
town, ID. C., 10 Include Approaches and right OF way
for same, as provided for in the act Of February ~
ISL wlll be received at this Oflice until " o'clock
noon, on SATURDAY, october Is, 1881, and opened
Immediately thereafter
Also scaled proposals for the construction OF samo
bridge on stclion OF the river about 500 feet above
the said Aqueduct Bridge under Tie provisions OF the
act above nanle win be received and opened AZ the
same time and place.
General BpeciiCttl lons, cOnlanng copy OF the act
OF Congress OF February 81 1851 together with blank
forms OF proposals. can be obtained At The
right TO reject any or all proposals Is reserved,
select 81 r. ALBERT, u. s. Gsss lSeabaer.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-21

NEW YORK, Sept. 2O.-An air of gloom
pervades the city to-day. All public buildings
and great many of the private houses in the
city have flags flying at half mast, while a large
number have Grape festooned outside. The ship
ping in the harbor have heir flags at half-mast !;
also the fronts of many stores on the avenues aud
Broadway, and all Of the newspaper offices are
hotels men are gathered In groups discussing the
sad event. and on every hand is to be heard ex-
pressions of regret at the Presidents death and of
sympathy with his famiy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-21

THEquestion as to where General Arthur
was born is not the subject of any hon
est doubt. Its agitation was purely mat
licious, and led to investigation by his
enemies. They found how absurdly false
the stories were and dropped the matter
General Arthur was born in Fairfield
Franklin County, Vermont, Any native
citizen can easily be lied about as to
birthplace or anything else. And there
is no lie too base for some papers to cir
culate,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-21
Arrangement. in CieyeIand.

CLEVELAND, Sept. 20.-An impromptu
meeting Of citizens WAS held this forenoon at the
Mayors Office at which preliminary steps were
taken for the reception of the Presidents remains.
a committee was appointed and general meeting
called for this afternoon. Hon. Amos Townsend,
member of Congress from this district was dele
gated TO go INN ediately TO Long Branch and place
himself in communication with the Government
authorities, and correspond with the committee
here. He left on the first train after the meeting.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-21
The MethodI.,a and ,h. DEAD President

LONDON, Sept. 20.-At the Methodist
Ecumenical Conference to-day, before the COM
mencement Of business, Rev. Mr.. jenkins. ex-
president Of the Wesleyan Conference, moved the
following resolution:
Resolved, That this conference. assembled on the
last day of its session has learned with the deepest
grief Of the decease of President Garfield, aud cN-
presses its profound sympathy with the American
Nation, aud especially with Mrs Garfield In this
deep and sorrOwful bereavement.
Mr. jenkins reminded the members that on the
first day OF the conference they had sent across
the Atlantic to the wife of the late President cx
pressing the fervent hope Of the speedy recovery
OF her husband, and on this last day they were
going to move n message to the widow ofhim whom
God In his providence has taken away. This deep
sorrow would, he felt assured, unite more closely
the American and English nations. Rev. Mr.,
Douglas of Canada, seconded the resolution, and
alluded In feeling terms 70 the loss that had been
sustained. The resolution was carried amid deep
silence.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-21
A GrowI from the London " Time

The London Times, in leading article
discussing the resolutions introduced in
the Irish National Land League Conven-
ton, lately held in Dublin, says:
Tho note which the Land Lcaguers uniformly
breathe is the note of continued agitation. There
Is no sign from rst to last Of any intention the
part OF men who live by agitation to accept the
land act Rs a settlement of the Irish question.
Once and for all Ireland must understand that this
kingdom Is and will continue to be q politically
united kingdom. Great Britain will no more toll
crate secession than the United States tolerated IL
in 1850.
The last sentence of this paragraph en-
braces the real, though unspoken, plea
which every English politician addresses
to his own heart whenever the question
of even partial independence for Ireland
arises it is the back bone of every argu-
ment for the maintenance of what is
called the integrity of the Empire" But
the form in which the Times nominally
advances it comes with peculiarly bad
grace from any English organ; for Eng
land did more than all other agencies to
foster and make successful the "seces-
sion" movement in the United States.
For years before the elimination of that
political heresy England's agents were
busy in all parts of the Republic
making bad blood between our cit
liens, setting State against State, North
againstSouth, by lectures, speeches, books,
and pamphlets; but the result of the
popular choice stayed the secession move
ment until the folly of the Southern ex-
tremists kicked the beam against their
own side But all the same, it was the
result of England's devilish policy of TO-
menting disunion here. When the strug-
gle did come, England espoused the cause
she had pretended to decry, and it was
English rifles and English powder and
lead that slaughtered our soldiers and
cost the country the blood of half a mil
lion of her bravest citizens.
We are not sorry the growl of the Times
has invoked these memories in this con-
nection; but let the London "Thunderer
be assured they will not readily be for
gotten here.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-21
or for EIIlsron.

New York, Sept. 20.-The Express says I:
"When Secretaries Blaine and Lincoln arrived
they entered the house, where they met General
Arthur Postmaster General James, and George
Bliss, who had arrived only short time previously
A consultation between the General and his visit
ors lasted until l0:l5, when the start for Long
Branch was made. The party entered the carriage
in waiting and were driven to the foot of Liberty
street. where they took tic eleven o'clock train for
Elberon General Arthur was accompanied only
by Secretaries Blaine and Lincoln, Postmaster.
General James, and Mr.. George Bliss.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-21
PresIdents neither IHears of IIia death.

CLEVELAND, Sept. 20.-A Herald special
from solon says the news was broken to Grandma
Garfield about nine O'Clock this morning. At first
she was very much shocked. but soon came to and
talked calmly and said: ut was probably all for
the best II the people were ready TO receive" She
then said 1t Is not possible that my James is
dead. ] do not wish to live any longer. l viii
soon be with him.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-21

brought TO the case large ex-
perience and great gifts. DIR. Bliss
is an eminent physician and a skill
ful and scientific surgeon. If he has some
tricks "a good thing sometimes perhaps,
for doctors TO have), this does not inter
fere with his skill. If he can get the pa
tents help in great crisis by swearing
to him that he is not seriously III, what
business is that TO the bystanders2 What
general ever told his army Just what
danger there was TO encounter What
leader of party ever set his followers to
shivering during a campaign by telling
them there was no hope Of success? We
believe that DIR. Bliss added greatly TO
the Presidents powers of recuperation by
inspiring him with confidence in his ul-
innate recovery.
If the President had lived the world
would have made the Doctor hero and
a apopular idol. Because this wasnot to he,
shall we all join in crushing the man
who did his best, and offended us only by
Boosting ofvictory as means to achieve
it? No. Fair play is jewel. The doc
tors may discuss the subject professionally
and scientifically. They will doubtless
be severe enough, despite the support
which DR.. Bliss may receive from Drs.
Agnew and Hamilton. But the public,
from its unprofessional standpoint, can
find much more to admire in him than
they can to condemn, so far as the Presi-
dents case is concerned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-21

NEWARK, N. j., Sept. 20-United States
district Attorney Keasley has been summoned Ia
Long Branch by Attorney General MacVcagh, and
to bring with him copy of the Revised Statutes
Of New Jersey. II is supposed the summons is
issued with reference TO the inquest, and also prob
ably us ~ the trial of Gulteau.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-21

TO-DAY the remains of the dead Presi-
dent will be brought to the National
Capital to receive the last honors that
can be paid him. The people of this Dis
trict had ever friend in Representative
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-21
The 2l of July.

When death strikes down member OF
a family in which there have been differ
ences it is the disposition of the survivors
who have good hearts and heads to gather
together fraternally at the grave and bury
their feuds out of sight with the one they
have lost. The Republican party is such
a family, and is, about to bury one of its
most honored members. 1t should be
the occasion for the Inauguration of a
better feeling among the survivors. The
I'd of July should be the first day of our
new political year. All that is unpleasant
of what preceded that day should be
blotted out as basis for action. No at
tempt should be made by either side to
convict the other of having begun it.
Let the party look forward and not back
ward. Let generous rivalry for the OPP
portunity to do the most take the place OF
the scramble to get the most.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-21

ANY pretended Republican who tries
to make others leave the Republican
party is HalfBrecd and traitor. This
is Stalwartism.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-21

A GENTLEMAN or MIDDLE AGE WANTS
IA 70 correspond with lady selwecn the ages OF 10
and "a object, nan, matTimony, re; photos en.
changed. Address W. J. r.. 2ol9 Eourtsanln stseet
northwest p5of1s
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-21
unite1 States MnrshnI,s Sale.

BY virtue OF a writ OF er facias issued out Of the
Clerks Oice of the supreme Court of the District of
Columbia and 20 me directed, will sell at public
sale for cash al the Court door said District,
on sAIuDAr, me Sn ,.y uay 0i October issl. az v
the deiendani James W. Barker, in and TO the fol-
lowing described property, to wit! Part OF lot TO- In
square 39, beginning for the at the northeast
corner Of said lot and running thence south 100 feet
thence west % feet and inch TO an alley thence
north with the east line OF said alley 100 feet and
thence east 10 the place OF beginning together with
upon the property of the defendant, James w.
Barker, to satisfy execution No 22705, at law. In
favor OF II. Ross Perry and Frederick II. Mcguire,
c. E. HENRY,
United States Marshal
Thomas Bowling, Auctioneer. sel9d&ds
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-21
SHucfiom Sales.
united States MarshaI,s Sal

BY virtue OF writ OF ier facas issued out of the
Clerks Office of the supreme Court OF the District of
Columbia and 10 me directed 1 will sell nj public
sale for cash At the Court House door OF said District
on SATURDAY, the Sth day Of October, 1881, at -
o clock m. all the right, title, claim, and interest OF
the defendant In and TO the following described prop
ery TO witt Part of lot 10 In square 39 beginning for
the at the northwest corner OF said lot aud
ming thence south 100 feet thence east 25 feet and
inch TO an alley. thence north with the west line OF
said alley 100 feet and thence west to the place OF be
ginning together with all and singular the improve
ments thereon Levied upon as the property Of the
defendant. James W. Barker to satisfy execution No
225s at law In favor OF Charles Kennedy use OF John
q. .McKelden. O. Il. HENRY,
United States Marshal.
Thomas DOvlinR. AuctlOneer, AeladNdS
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-21

THURLow WEED, the well-known Polo
MUS in New York politics, contributes to
the New York Tribune of yesterday, out
of the abundance ofhis senility, an inter
view on the subject of President Arthur's
duties. He goes on TO tell what the Presl
dent must do in order not to crush out
the Republican party, and then cunningly
remarks that he had some time ago a
conversation with General Arthur with
which he was much pleased. He does
not say what the conversation was about,
and does not expect or desire any
but fools to believe that he had the in
decency TO discuss with General Arthurthe
best way of managing President Garfield's
political estate in the event of his death.
Weed always assiduously cultivated the
fool vote,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-21
Sfor 1Salc--S STlisccllaneo,ls
QBmsinees @hancea.

MONEY TO LOAN.
IN SUNS TO SUIT,
AT LOWEST RATES OF INTEREST,
THOMAS J. FISHER a 90:
sel7lm 1871 street northwest.
INoR SALE CHEAP, OR TRADE FOR CLOTH.
IL Ing. Furniture, or other Merchandise A chorc
located Cemetery Lot and Two Building Lots. south
east Apply at Stand 6i5, Centre Market, Ninth
street wing. sei6.Ns
r LIBERAL RATE OF INTERlssT ALLOWED
II on Time Deposits. Uniled States Bonds eousht
where, by J. II. sQUIER q Co, Bankers. ils Psna
sylvania avenue. mA13u
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or@enf-2 2Tfisce(lonco,t

A 7-oCTAVE PIANO TO RENT; 81 A MONTH
"a to careful person. Address PIANO FOR
RENT. Republican Office. se20-3if
nor RENT-STORE No. ly25 PENNSYLVANIA
~ avenue northwest; good stand Tor any bus
ness. A. A. WILSON, Room I, over Bank OF WASH
ington. sel7-Cts
~ Picnic Partiek Apply at office Imperial Hotel
my28-tf
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-21

The first newspaper in the world to an
nounce the death of President Garfield
was THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN. A corps
of newsboys were flying through the
streets of the National Capital at ten
minutes to eleven o'clock Monday night
The news of the death of the President
at 1885 at Long Branch reached the
rooms of the Associated Press in this city
at l045, and the simple announcement
was Immediately communicated to this
Office by telephone: "The President is
dead" In five minutes copies of The Ma
TIoNAL REPUBLICAN were upon the street
and not until twenty thousand copies
were exhausted did the sale cease. 1t was
a piece of journalistic enterprise never
equaled in this city, and so promptly was
the sad news given to the public thai
many could scarcely believe it.