The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-09-23

LINCOLN -t'I
But the circumstances surrounding the
cases were entirely different.
Then the nation was passing through
scenes OF great internal commotion and
excitement.
The passions OF the people were aroused.
They had been accustomed to scenes of
blood, carnage and death. Now we are a
united and happy people. The country is
enjoying great prosperity. We are at peace
with all the world.
mo cause can DO assigned, no excuse
urged on behalf Of the assassin
He stands before the world, not only as
murderer, but guilty of treason. For he
who aims blow Mt his country's ruler
does but point dagger at the heart OF the
nation.
would, therefore recommend the adop-
ton of such resolutions "a will convey to the
bereaved family such expressions as will fit
ting,y represent the feelings of the people
of this city.
Very respectfully,
N. B. THrsrLEwooD, Mayor.
CAIRO ILL, Sept. 21st, 1881.
Whereupon Alderman Wood presented
the following preamble and resolutions:
Alderman Halliday moved that the reso-
lutons be adopted and printed with the
proceedings, and spread at large upon the
journal.
Motion carried.
Whereas, We have learned with feeling
OF great sorrow of the death-after seventy
nine days painful and patient suffering-Of
James A. Garfield president of the United
States, therefore,
Resolved, That the city council Of the
city of Cairo do Join in the universal ex-
pressions of sympathy, that are being ex-
tended to the bercaved family, and mourn
the irreparable loss sustained by our coun-
try.
Resolved, That we note the example and
we respect the memory OF this ilustr0us
man whose genius and perseverance made
the distractions in his path the stepping
stones to his success, whose life was the ex-
amplifcatlon of the power of labor, and
in whom the shadow of death itself did not
weaken the good will he bore to all men or
shake the self reliant manhood with which
he undertook all the weighty affairs Of life,
but with which he awaited the approach of
his untimely end.
Resolved, That our citizens be earnestly
requested to tittingly observe, as become an
afflicted people, such day as may be set
apart for the funeral services of the distin-
gushed dead.
Resolved, That these resolutions be COM
municated to the aged and honored mother
and devoted wife, with expression of our
sincere sympathy with them in this their
hour of bereavement and distress.
Alderman Blake moved that the mayor
communication be received and printed.
Motion carried.
Ordinance committee submitted the fol
lowing report on petition of Cairo and st
LOUIS r. r. referred to them Septem-
Der 9th.
To the City Council
Your ordinance committee respectfully
reports and recommends on the petition of
Cairo i st. Louis r. r. that, under existing
circumstances, it is not advisable, or to the
interests of the city, to grant said petition.
In view of probable further consideration
of the subject matter, your committee
would also recommend that it be referred
to tine finance committee and ordinance
committee Jointly. With instructions to take
such action as viii FULLY protected the in
tercst of the city.
john WooD,
THos. w. HALLIDAY,
C.N. HuGHEs,
Ordinance Committee.
CAIRO, ILL.,, Sept 81, 1881.
Alderman Blake moved that report OF
committee be received and recommendation
concurred in. Motion carried.
On motion Of Alderman Saup, meeting
adjourned. d.. FOLEY,
City Clerk.