The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-07-14
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THElNELUx OF DISPATCHES.
WASHINGTON. July 8.-Amone The dispatches
received by Secretary Blaine this morning were tho
Paris. July -7.-secretary of State: Grief on
account of the event. Has our warm sympa-
thies.
Freeport. III: July 8.-Hon. James G. Blaine:
The people of Freeport Ill realizing the odum Of
the insane conduct Of Guiteau, = resident Of shs
city. in attempting to assassnate Gen. Garfield.
and devoutly hope and pray that God in his good
ness may speedily restore the president to
health and loving country: The hearts Of all
classes, ages aud parties 90 out in condemnation
of the dastardly deed aud III love aud sympathy
with tho good man stricken down; and with aflec-
lug back to life her beloved companion. This COM
munity also deeply sympathizes with the family Of
the late L. ". Guiteau, whose standing in the city
is second to none. The favorable reports nov ar
irving encourage and strengthen our hopes that our
prayers may be answered. Long live the president
Signed: s. c. Warner, O. B. Bidwell. T. D. Viii
coxen. L. Meredith, C. G. Sanborn, G. A. Grain.
John Barrell. John II. Adams. J. NJ Bailey. s. 4.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, July s.
Tho following telegram, signed by abont thirty
representatives of the national banks aud other
citizens of Chicago WAS received at the White
House this morning:
Hon. James A. Garfield, President Of the United
States: The members of the clearing houses OF
Chicago extend to the country and 10 the civilized
world their hearty congratulations upon the cheer
lug prospects of your recovery from the attempt
upon your life, and A. the same time unite with xl
good citizens in wishing you early and complete
restoration to your health. precious to the vi ole
country.
telcRrams were received to-day:
CaATAUQuA. n. Y, July s.-President Garfield.
Washington: ChatauQua. at its first meeting for
1881. sends cordial sa1utation to our beloved
president aud his family. Your wise words spoken
last year shall never be forgotten. We rejoice In
the prospect OF your recovery.
lSigned.J LEWIS WELLER,
J. H. VENCENT.
NEWPORT. r l.. July s.-Secretary of state:
Mr Cries, secretary OF state, nformes me that bis
the president and his family an expression OF his
sympathy: together with the deep INDIGNATION
on President Garie!ds life. 1 am happy to serve
as y medium for this expression Of my SOW
ereign's symrathy. and especially at 4 time when
will render coincd.nt with the first renewal of hope
on the part OF all citizens of the United States Bo
pleased to communicate soon rs shall be possible
the assurance OF the best wishes of his majesty
Emperor Alexander Ill. to the president and his
family. Let me be permitted TO add an expression
Is heartfelt my wife and myself for the preserv-
-''~O ' ~ NJ. BoKrHo1Ex1
The minister Of foreign affairs OF the Argentine
Republic, sent the following dispatch TO their rep
resentatve here: express officially, the sorrow Of
the Argentine government
Uuion lodge Keshacnghel Banzre, now in session
ct New York, sent the following:
Hon. James G.. Blaine: Union lodge unanimously
tenders its member sympathcS to the brave. manly
and patriotic president OF the Union, this, tho
hour of his afl'cton, and felvently prays that an
al-wise Providence may speedily cause the wounds
20 recently made by the foul hands of assassin
to heal. and restore him in the full vigor Of his
manhood and useful activity to hi. family aud
NJ w. PLATzEK,
GEO. GATHREIMER,
WASHINGTON. July s-The following Telegram
has Just been received by the presidents private
secretary.
LONDON, July e.-via American cable: To tho
president Of tho United States, Wellington
Atlantic cable constructed on American account,
desire to make the first message through that cable
convey to President Garfield Seemen brothers
sincere sympathy and hearty wishes for his speedy
recovery.
DANT1LLE, Va, July 8.-A mass meeting OF cit
izens was held tonight to express sympathy for
Goe ;pesehs. were - made
testation Of tho crime and sympathy for the sufferer
EXECUTIVE MANSION. July s.-Tbe Secretary OF
State received she following telegram this evening.
NEW YORK. July s.-To Hon. J.. G.; Blaine,
WashinRton: This momens received the following
telegram from T. H. Wells. London: Mr.: John
Bright and the Dean Of Westminster join us in
thanks for the message. and are full Of grief and
deep sympathy. Prayers are daily offered in the
abbey for the preservation Of that precious life.
God grant that the earnest nay Ss
SALEM. Or. July s.-Hon. j: g. Blaine. Ws:h-
ington: The people Of Oregon send conRratula-
tions, rejoicing with all true friends Of liberty
the improving pruspects for tho recovery Of tie
president. III
IsignedI WV. TnAYE1,
Governor
PR. cAlHARr:
Secretary OF State.
EDWARD b. HIRsCH.
State Treasurer.
LINCOLN. Neb. July s-Hon. James G. Blaine:
The people Of Nebraska, without regard to party
ehilistions has been alternating between hope and
fear to the final outcome of the assault upon the
president. All joyful over the GOOD nevs that
he is rapidly improving, and filed With admiration
ut the fortitude displayed by 4rs GaEheld during
her great trial. -.
[Sigued] ALBINEN VANCE, Governor.
LONDON. July 6.-Kng KalakHau called ut tho
United States legation to-day and imputed after
| tho condition OF President Garfield.
A writer recommending exerciee for wo-
| men says:-"It is certainly worth while
for women to cal,ivate muscularity. if they
can do go With safety. A great many could
walk five miles day, and be the better for
it; others could not: and the way to find
out is by trying: Beginning With two miles.