Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-09-21
The Assassin Informed of the Presidents

him concerning the Presidents condition. express
ing fear that the President was nearing the end.
Crocker then told him that the President was dead
Guiteau instantly sank down on his bed, and ap.
peared much excited. He then rose, paced the
floor and appeared pleased When told the particu.
lars, he said he was glad his sufferings were over
and he would not have committed the deed had he
known he was to suffer so. Guteau was less ner.
vous and alarmed than the Warden ANTICIPATED. He
has had deathly fear OF mobs, and urpes the
United States to protect him.
The Holy Alliance of vigfiantes..
WASHINGTON, September 2oth-The following is
issued on white paper with a black border and
freely distributed
WASHINGTON September l9th-Midnight.
Fellow Citizens /: In the name OF the now headless
trunk of the Republic you are called upon to ioin
at ten minutes notice the Holy Alliance of Vigil
antes, in order to shield and guard until Congress
convenes, the and only life that stands at this
hour under the Constitution between order and
anarchy Let us see to it that peace be to the ashes
of him now canonized in the hearts of his country
men, and that his sacred dust shall be scattered
to the four winds by factions or revolution. God
reigns and the Government at Washington still
lives" Address Secretary National Minute Men of
America, 2os3 street, s. W.
General Suspension Of Business
CHICAGO, September 20th.-No markets to-day
anywhere in the country. The Exchanges are also
all closed
Modified Exercises.
CHATTANOOGA. September 20th--The exercises of
the reunion of Northern and Southern soldiers have
been modified to harmonize with the sad event Of
yesterday. The gay decorations of the city are
heavily draped.
Sorrow and Regret In Arkansas.
LITTLE ROCK, September 2Gth.-The news Of the
Presidents death, although not unlocked for was
received with feelings OF most profound sorrow and
regret. Immediately on receipt of the news the
church and fire bells were tolled and knots Of s,r-
rowful citizens gathered at the hotels and newspa-
per offices.
Words of sympathy from the Queen Of
England.
LoNe BRANCH, September 2oth.-This has been re-
ceiyed by Mrs Garfield:
Words cannot express the deep sympathy feel
with you. May God support and comfort you, as
He alone can. THE QUEEN, Balmoral.
LONDON, September 20th.-The Queen telegraphed
to Lowell, American Minister:
With deep grief / and my children learn the sad.
but not unexpected news of the termination of the
suerngs Of the President. HIS loss is great mis-
fortune. l have learned with deep sorrow that the
President has passed away.
The Princess and myself beg you to offer our sin-
cere coincidence to Mrs. Garfield.
Earl Granville, Secretary of State for Foreign
Affairs. telegraphed Lowell:
am deeply grieved. Have sent cablegram to
Washington direct, requesting the Secretary of
State to assure Mrs. Garfield and the Government of
the grief with which the English Government has
received the announcement. Parliament not sitting
prevents it from giving expression OF the sym
pathy universally felt, which is deepened by the
courage and dignity displayed by the sufferer.
meeting of the Americans iu London, under
the auspices OF the London legation will be he'd as
soon as proper arrangements are made. Accounts
continue to arrive OF manifestations of sympathy
in the provinces of England and Ireland, particu
lary at Cork, in consequence of its intimate con-
nection of the American shipping interests. The
bell of Chester Cathedral was tolled, also some of
the churches in the West End of London. All the
evening papers published sympathetic biographies
of the late President
Sympathy in Foreign Lands.
LONDON, September 20th.-The Lord Mayor, on
taking his seat at the Mansion House to-day, ex-
pressed on behalf of the citizens Of London, the
deepest regret at the sad news from Elberon.
THB HAGUE, September 2oth.-The Legislature
adopted a motion OF sympathy with the United
States
The Extra Session Question.
WASHINGTON, September 20th.-lt is thought that
an extra session of Congress is not probable, not
even of the Senate. Leading New York Republi-
cans, intimate terms with Arthur, say that they
think, however, that he viii convene the Senate to
get the advice of the party leaders. Logan and
Cameron say he will the Senate soon. 1t is
supposed that they have information to that effect.
Anshcny and Bayard will direct the Senates connec-
ton with The obsequies. General Hancock nrst
knew of the death this morning He gave orders
accordingly. He did not expect the dissolution so
soon.
Further Newspaper Expressions.
MILWAUKEE CWis.), September 2oth.-The Se1,ti-
mel considers it fortunate that the shot was not i'm
mediately fatal, and that the new Administration
should have fair play. President Arthur should
have universal support in his present position.
The Republican says There will be no shock t,
the Government by the death Of this preeminently
good, great and noble u an.
CaIcAso, September 2lth.-1h he tone of the edi-
torals of the Southern papers received here are
ceedingly tender, and except for an occasional
hope expressed by them that nothing but harmony
between the sections will result, and that for once
justice rnay be done the South in this matter the
editorials might with equal propriety appear in
Northern or Republican papers. Reports from
thousands of hamlets in the country show that the
sorrow is universal and that mourning will eharac-
terlze the events of the next thirty days.
CINCINNATI, September 2oth.-The Gazette says !:
Vanity of human Wishes and the brittle nature of
the hopes Of mighay nation, are exhibited in their
EXTREMIST degree when such calamity can be
brought by the diotic crime of a small, wild and
worthless political adventurer. But the lot of every
one of the public loss becomes little in his own
sight in view of the woe of the stricken wife,
children and mother. He had worthiy earned, and
had received the crown of noble career.
NEW YORK, September 2oth-The Post says ::
We have received assurance of goodwill from all
parts of the country from political journals of
all parties
The Post itself has many good words and wishes
for the new President.
The Graphic predicts he will pursue wise, pru
dent and patriotic course and will have the cordial
support of the country.
CHICAGO, September 20th.-The fair and respect
full tone of the editorials received here show that
while President Arthur goes into office under a
shadow of dstrust, the press and people willing
and expect to suspend judgment, and in the mean
time accord him full amount of respect.
Another "Crank" Puts In an Appearance.
NEw YORK, September 20th-The Suns Long
Branch special says: About sunset well dressed
stranger, who had been waiting about the Elberon
Hotel and grounds all the afternoon sent to Colonel
Rockwell, at the Presidents cottage, the folio ting
note: One who brings the bower of the Lord Jesus
Christ with him wants to pray for the President.
JAMES IRWIN WILEY The handwriting was
that of person but partially educated. Rock
well paid no attention to the note, but this
pious "crank walked down across the lawn. across
the sentry's beat. he was challenged, but he cid
not stop, except to say, az want to see the Presi-
dent am ordained by Jesus Christ to see him and
to pray for him." The instructions to the sentry
did not authorize him to pass even such divine
ambassador. He finally stopped him, and two other
soldiers led him quietly away. This is the third
"crank " that has appeared here within week.
e SHEEP HUsBANDRY.-A correspondent
Of the Prairie Farmer, writing from Colo
rado sheep-grazing regions, says Alfalfa
has proven to the Colorado ranchman that
more sheep can be kept on given area Of
land than was ever dreamed of by the most