Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-26

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whole civilized world gathered about
it. Let US thank God that 1t was through
the manliness, patience and religious forti-
tude Of the noble victim that the tie of
human brotherhood was thrilled with that
touch of nature which makes the whole
world kin, the touch of heroism, sympathy
with which dignifies and ennobles."
Mr.. Lowell dwelt on the good nature
which President Garfield displayed during
his illness. ''He seemed good natured
even when dying, and though there were
heritage, there were few who could, like
Garfield, die, well, daily, for eleven
weeks. The fibre that could stand such a
strain is only used in the making
Of heroic natures. General Garfield twenty
years ago offered his life for his country.
He has now died for her as truly as II he
had fallen then. His blood has cemented
the fabric of the Union. His example is a
stimulus to his countrymen forever.n
He compared Gen. Garheld's career to
that of Joseph. From a similar humble be-
ginning he had died the tenant of an office
second TO none on earth. (Cheers) He
gave many pathetic instances of concern
felt everywhere for Gen. Garfield during his
illness. Mr.. Lowell concluded by saying:
'IC would be improper to discuss the char
acter of him who is now the Chief Magis-
in saying what is known to all, that he is a
gentleman of high intelligence and OF un-
impeachable character and ability. | am
not believer that democratic more than
any other form of government will work Of
itself, but In common with you l have i'm
perturbable faith in the honesty, intelli-
gence and good sense Of the American peo-
pie and In the destiny OF the American peo-
ple."
Resolutions deploring the great public
misfortune of death which plunged a ma
tion in lasting sorrow, sympathizng with
abe late Presidents mother and widow, and
acknowledging the affectionate solcitude
of the Queen and the people of England,
were adopted in silence, with the audience
to their feet.
After eloquent speeches by ex Collector
Merritt of New York, Bishop Simpson,
Rev. Mr.. Charming, Junius s. Morgan and
MoncuTe d. Conway, the meeting adjourned
During the speech of Bishop Simpson,
who made sympathetic reference to the
Queen, the whole audience rose to their
feet cheering with remarkably senthusiasm,
amounting 20 a furore.
At the close of the meeting 1t was an
nounced that there would be funeral SER
vices by DR.. Parker at the City Temple on
Monday at noon. Many wePt during the
speeches. The following were amongst
those present: The Spanish and
Brazilian Ministers, Belgian and Russian
Charges d'Affaires, Brazilian and Bel
gian Secretaries of Legation, military
attaches of the German Embassy, Mr.. John
Bard, Mr.. Nicholas Fish, late Minister to
Barna. Mr. Seligman, Mr.. Thomas Hughes,
Rev. Mr.. Fulton, Count of Montebello, the
Lady Mayoress, and Ex-senator Miller, OF
Georgia. The number Of Southerners pres
ent was particularly noticed.
THE GROWTH OF ENGLISH SYMPATHY.
At the close of the week the sympathy
elected by the death of President Garfield
is rather increasing than otherwise, and the
movement In favor of some national sign of
mourning grows. The Times supports the
idea in a prominent paragraph. Ia many
churches, where harvest festivals
were to be held tomorrow, they
have been postponed in favor
of special sermon on the calamity. 1t is
noticeable that the Mayor of Berkenhead,
who has written very feelinglY on the sub
ject to Mr.. Packard, the American Consul
at Liverpool, is Mr.. VIM. Laird, whose
family is well known in connection with the
Confederate cruiser Alabama,
THE BISHOP OF LIVERPOOL
The Bishop of Liverpool, in his letter to
Mr.. Packard, the American Consul, saws:
eff it had been possible, should have felt
peculiar pleasure in publicly testifYing my
very deep sympathy with your countrymen
under the heavy affliction which it has
pleased God TO send them. Since my alb
sence from home made my attendance at
the Town Hall meeting impossible, ask
you to accept this expression of true sym
pathy, and to believe that none feels more
sincere interest in everything affecting the
welfare Of your nation than the Bishop of
Liverpool"
THE WORLDS MARVELLOUS GRIEF.
President Arthur's Inauguration address,
on assuming the Presidency, is very favora-
bly, commented upon. The Times, summing
the events Of the week, saws: "Such a spec
tace as the mourning with which the whole
civilized world is honoring the late Presi-
dent Garfield has never been witnessed.
Emperors and Kings, Senates and Ministries
are in spirit his pail bearers. But their peo-
Piles, from the highest to the lowest, claim
to be equally visible and audible as sorrow-
ing assistants"
1t is to be noted as proof of the latter
assertion Of the Times that 1t was suggested
Yesterday to Mr.. Brtwistle, Secretary OF the
Operative Cotton Splnners' Union, that
there should be a cessation of work on Mon
day in the Lancashire mills, but he decided
that there would not be time to make
arrangements.
ACTION OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS.
NASHVILLE, September 4.-At the an
nual reunion of the Twentieth Tennessee
Confederate Regiment yesterday. resolutions
were adopted of respect to the President, as
profound as their adherence of the crime
of his assassination, and rendering to his
widow and orphaned children the condo
lence of Southern soldiers, who recognized In
Gen. Garfield gallant opponent in the time
of sectional arrangement, and civic hero
in time of peace, striving as President of
the United States to cement their closer
union by wise and conciliatory administra-
ton. In accordance with the Presidents
recommendation, Gov. Hawkins has ap
pointed Monday next as day Of mourning.
He will attend the obsequies at Cleveland
on Monday next.
MACON PUBLIC SCHOOLS To CLOSE MONDAY.
MACON, GA, September A.-At a meet
ing of the Bbb County Board of Education
and Orphanage 1t was agreed to close the
public schools OF the city OF Macon and
Bibb county on Monday out of respect to
the memory of President Garfield.
Business will be generally suspended
throughout the city, and proper religious
exercises will be observed in solemniEation
of the obsequies of the martyred dead.
CANNOT ATTEND THE FUNERAL.
CHARLESTON, September 24-Gov. Ha-
good has telegraphed to Secretary Blaine
his regrets that it is impossible for him to
be present at the late Presidents funeral on
Monday, but assuring him that the people
of South Carolina will, on that day, at their
churches unite in last public tribute to the
distinguished dead.
TO BE CLOSED OUT OF RESPECT TO THE
HONORED DEAD.
LIVERPOOL, September A.-The produce
markets will close at l p. m. Monday, as a
mark of respect to the memory OF President
Garfield.
THE GARFIELD FUND.
New YORK, September 24.-The Garfield
fund now amounts to 1907 ,2l9.
Weather Indications.
OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OBSERVER, WASH
INGToN, D. c., September 25.-Indications
for Monday:
In the South Atlantic States. fair weather,