Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-20

RelIs ToIIed at Norfolk.


NORFOLK, VA, September 20. On
receipt Of the intelligence Of the death
Of the President, the courthouse, FIRE
department and church bells we're
tolled. The announcement, although
expected, created intense feeling, and
crowds ~congregated at the newspaper
offices and on the streets. Great sor-
rev is expressed.
Boat Races Postponed.
NEW YoRK, September 2O.-Mr.
Balch, agent for the owners Of the
Scotch yacht "Madge," which wa to
race to-day, tomorrow and Thursday
with the sloops Wave" and
"~Schemer," met the owners Of the
above named boats and the lCommo-
dore of the club, and decided to post
pone the races on account Of the
death Of the President. The contests
will take place after the funeral.
The Funeral.
LONG BRANCH, September 20. SEED
rotary Window says THAT the body
will undoubtedly be taken to Wash
ington tomorrow. That is the result
of their conference. Mrs, Garfield at
first wished to go directly to Mentor,
but has been convinced that it is due
to the nation that he should be taken
to the Capitol. The Cabinet members
here cannot speak Of his death with
out the greatest emotion. DR.. Agnew
says hat prior to autopsy he speaks
with reservation as to the immediate
cause of his death, but in his opinion
it is due to a spasm of the heart, in
duced by a blood clot.
Extras All Night.
BROOKLYN, September 20.-The
news of the Presidents death reached
Brooklyn before many OF her citizens
had retired, and although it was
looked for, yet it was received with
surprise, from the fact it was not
positively indicated in the official
bulletins that the end was near.
Many citizens did not retire, and
from midnight until daylight newsboys
we're shouting their extras. This
morning the City Hall, Courthouse,
municipal buildings, and all other
public buildings, as well as many
private dwellings,are drapedin mourn
ing. Stores along Fulton, Court
and Atlantic streets, Myrtle avenue,
and other thoroughfares, were also
heavily draped in mourning, and
business almost suspended. The
Presidents sufferingS and death form
the only subject Of discussion.
Cabinet Officers and Arthur.
New York, September 2O.-Blaine
and Lincoln arrived from the East
this morning, and without waiting for
breakfast proceeded at once to General
Arthur's residence on Lexington
avenue. Nothing Of note transpired
during their interview. They will
remain with him during the morning
and will leave with him at noOn for
Long Branch. General Arthur's face
betrayed the deep grief from which
he is suffering, and also the features
of Blaine and Lincoln. The last
named gentlemen we're delayed four
hours by an accident on the New
Haven road zeal Point Chester. A
collision of freight trains occurred,
destroying $75, 900 worth of property
and blocking the road.
The New President.
New YORK, September 2O.-Pres-
ident Arthur, accompanied by Colonel
Bliss, left at noon for Elberon by
special train.
Inquest-GuIteRu.
LONG BRANCH, September 2O.-All
members of the Cabinet, with the ex-
ception of Blaine and Lincoln, ar
rived at Elberon at Has aud went
Immediately to Attorney General
MacVeagh's cottage. In response to
an inquiry Secretary Window said
that nothing yet had been definitely
determined upon regarding an inquest
upon the remains of the President.
He believed the authorities were now
looking up law on the subject. 1t is
maintained by persons who are &C.
quainted with the laws of the State
that an inquest cannot be prevented if
insisted upon, and that in the event of
q conclusion that the President death
was caused by a gunshot wound, the
criminal presence can be demanded in
the State. This question is causing
considerable excitement and annoy
ance, inasmuch as if the law is en-
forced in accordance with this idea
the remains will necessarily be de.
layed here until Guiteau's arrival.
New Jersey Law.
NEWARK, N. j., September 20
United States District Attorney Keas-
byhas been summoned to Long Branch
by Attorney General MacVeagh and
asked to bring with him a copy of the
Revised Statutes Of New Jersey. 1t
is supposed to be in reference to the
inquest and also probable as to the
trial Of Guiteau.
Theatrical Managers.
NEW York, September 20. "A
meeting Of the principal theatrical
managers of this city is to be held this
afternoon. To take action in reference