The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-08-20

lngs were confined exclusively to the Pres
ident's ease. The party in question is
gentleman well known in Washington po-
ltical society. He said a
Immediately after the medium began she
went of into trance, and we were at once
brought into communication with Vice
President Henry Wilson, who was the first
spirit to appear. What about the Presi-
dent, Mr.. Wilson I said
He is doing nicely, replied Mr. Wilson
He is going to get well. But we are very
anxious about him, and are doing all we
can for him.
Who2 I asked,
Lincoln, Stanton, Seward, Zack Chand-
Ter, Owen Lovejoy and dozen of us who
know him. 1t will be a
DREADFUL CALAMITY
il he should die
How is that?
Have you never read the constitution of
the United States. Don't you known that
none but natural-born citizen is eligible
to the Office of president, and don't you
know that Arthur is Canadian, that he
was born British subject, and theref ore
is disqualified for the presidency? Yes,
Arthur was born in Canada, and if Garfield
should die an extra session will forthwith
be called and the question win be investi
gated 1t viii then be ascertained that
Arthur is Canadian, and new election
for President win be necessary?
Are you sure of this, Mr.. Wilson!
Perfectly. We know what we are talk
ing about up here. But we hope that this
dreadful condition of things will not be
brought about. We are trying our level
best to save Gen Garfield. Lincoln and
Stanton have just left for the white house
to see how he is getting along. We have
been
WHOLLY ABSORBED
with this event since the president was
shot. We have been in constant consulta-
tation ever since But please excuse me
for few moments: Lincoln and Stanton
have just returned and l must go to hear
what they have to say.
In few minutes Mr. Wilson returned,
accompanied by Zach Chandler. Mr.. Will
son said:
1t is all right; the president is better,
much better, and, as I said before, he will
recover.
Can you tell me anything about the ball?
We are awfully puzzled down here to know
where the ball is,
''The bullet is in the right illiac iossa, as
DR.. Agnew states" said Mr.. Wilson. "1t
hasn't hurt any mortal part at all You
see the ball struck the tenth rib at right
angles, and then branched off, carrying
with it, however, several pieces of bone.
Some of these have been recovered, l see,
but not all. and until the rest are got out
the daily febrile rise viii continue. 1t is
these remaining pieces of bone that are
creating all the disturbance in the presi
dents system, and producing the fever and
keeping him from going ahead. The doc
fnrS IN frrT fn
pieces of bone out of the presidents body.
Zach Chandler, who is here agrees with
| me-"
| DO you, Mr. Chandler"
Yes do" responded Mr.. Chandler.
| Those pieces of bone must be removed be
| fore Garfield can get well That's the
cause of the trouble"
But viii the president recover?"
Yes, he will" replied Mr.. Wilson.
| This ended the seance, and all left the
mediums house more hopeful than when
| they entered.
| FOREIGN SYMPATHY.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Aug. 19.--The fol
lowing communication has been received
from the Patriarch of Armenians in
Turkey.
Mr.. PRESIDENT: Providence. which watches
the days of VirtiOus in the service of free
countries, has saved the ustrious President of the
United States from the cowa-dly attempt against his
life. AS a servant of the Armenian Church, who
prays daily for all chiefs of Christendom. hasten
express you my most heartfelt fluctuations as
a representative of the Armenians of Turkey. am
happy to avail myself of this occasions Mr. Presi
dent to be the channel of the conveyance to of
the sentiments of high admiration which my nation
feels for the Cove nment and people of the United
States q Government which realizes all dreams OF
the friends of liberty and the people whose philan
thropy obeys the highest preeepts of religion and
morality. Invoking the benedictions of heaven up
! you and upon the people whose destnies you SC
! A Powerful hole
| your precious life in his keeping
have the honor to be, Mr. President, your humble
servant in the Lord Jesus Christ.
! (5igned) ARCHBISHOP NERcEs,
- Armenian Patriarchate
! THE QUEENS soLICITyDE.
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