The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-03-08
rsoec,,l,o the Baltimore American. J

Isoecial TO the Baltimore Americana
WASHINGTON, March 6.-Presidcnt and
Mrs. Garfield have passed quiet SaDDath,
and enioyed II in comparative privacy at tue
Executive Mansion. Tie President and
wife. and the formers msiher, at IL o'clock
this morning drove to The Nermont-AVenue
Christian church 10 attend divine service
An enormous crowd awaited their arrival,
and the u.hers and several policemen had
all they could do TO keep the people back
Being COMPOSED mostly OF women. The as
sembage did not cheer, but there was IA
nutter and elapping OF hands near The en-
trance by several tboHghltss women, VINO
appcared TO have neither respect Tor me dis
ting,iished arrivals nor for the day and 0c-
casion. The President. with bis ladies
on either arm, was met by two gentlemen,
who hurried them Into the church, ana
seated them In the pew formerly occupied
by the family. Their entrance was the SIG
nal for a little confusion, but 1t almost III
SANITY subsidized, as the three bowed their
heads i'm PRAYER. Ms. Garfield the elder
kneelcd. but her son and bis wife only
leaned forward and shaded their eyes with
their hands. During their deyOtions people
crancd their necks curiously TO Get view
~ the party. and not little whispering was
INDUCED In.
The President was dressed in plain broad
cloth. and wore Oliye.colored kids. The
ladies wore black silks. the younger seal
kin sacaue. and the elder cloak OF flch-
looking dark material. The Presidents
wi,e's bonnet was the one she wore al the
Inauguration, OF dark uncut velvet, WIN
white feather. while Mr.. Garteld's mothers
was OF royal purple.
THE little church, which Will comfortably
.cat about $50 persons, was crowded 10 us
utmost clDacity. People stood IN The aslcS
and hacked the vestibule to sutfocaiIon.
services began shortly after the presidential
Marty arrived, Rev. Frederick ID. Power,
Inc nastor. opening with fervent prayer;
then short hymn was sung. The President
and wife Joining in, and Pr6fe-so lins.
d1le. Of Hiram COLLEGE, closed The opening
service with another short PRAYER. The
Presidents pew j. well up in from,
and pleasant smile >uiluSed The
faces OF ils occupants Il Rev. George &.
Malur,. OF -. Loui-, an old friend OF the
family, assembled the pulpit 10 deliver the
sermon. His subject was Christian
FAITH" and his discourse was brief. the
reverend gentleman addressing The cOngie.
yalion without manuscript or notes. The
sermon was nor especially brilliant, but wa,
listened 10 with interest. During lt' de-
livery the speaker appeared 10 studlou>ly
avoid the eyes OF the presidential party,
which followed his every movement and
utlerancc to the close. Another hymn fol-
lowed and then The communion service was
conducted, the three ministers assisting IN
the ceremony.
President Garfield and his companions
knec!ed at the aItar-rail with the general
congregation. and having received The SAGA
men: returned to their pew and renamed
seated until the congregation was dismissed.
Quite naturally, many members OF The con-
rrtoation crowded around the President
and wanted 10 shake bands, some few being
acc ,rded that privilege, but desiring TO
avoid delay and confusion, the party LETT
the church aS quickly a they could properly
do so, and drove rapidly back to the white
House. Dinner was quietly enjoyed, only
the family being present.
GREAT CHANGES IL TIE SENATE.
The withdrawal OF Messrs. Blaine, VIM
dom, and KirkwOOd from the senate. the
illness OF Senator'S Edmunds and Allison.
and the death OF Senator Carpenter, leaves
the total Republican strength in tGat Dody
81, against 81 Democrats. Mes'rs. EdmundN
and Allison will probably be back early TN,
week. The successor OF Mr.. Carpenter Will
be chosen next Tuesday, and Senator Win
dom's successor in the latter part OF The
week. Mr.. Blaine's successor will nst be
appointed until next week. Ii i generally
con coded that MesSrs. Frye OF Maine, VII.
>on Of Iowa, and Ramsey OF Minnesota VIII
succeed the three Cabinet ministers. Until
they are chosen the Republicans will be in
-, kn
OPPOSED TO An EXTRA SESSION.
4 gentleman who says be cOnyerscd with
President Garfield last night states that the
latter is opposed TO an extra session OF The
House. this opinion being ELECTED by a.
rect question touching the matter. The
President i, alleged 10 have added, also,
that he did not see any necessity for an cX-
ira session. and did not believe that the Re
publicans would request him TO call one.
In reply TO "A question rs TO the probihle
length OF the special session OF the sen
ate. he is quoted ~ saying that he be-
heyed Il few DAYS would suffice to settle AL
matters laid before that body. He would
possibly have more nominations 10 make
and supposed an effort would be made 10
dispose Of the Chinese treaty. II Is believed
here that the treaty will be taken up. and
that il, discussion will be prOtracted. II j.
stated that while the President may oppose
an extra session, members OF the Cabinet
favor one, and Secretary Window i quoted
rs saving last Friday that General Garfield
should make the calling OF an extra session
hi, first duty. This statement Is based on