Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-10-01


creased since the death of the Presi-
dent.
Never in the history of nations has
transpired such universal sympathy as
is developed for the dead President and
his heroic wife.
Mr.. John Walter, M. p, proprietor of
the London Times, who is now on
visit to the United States, sent to his
journal the following telegram from
Chicago: THE mournful aspect of this
city, in which all the public buildings,
hotels and primo pal stores and private
residences are draped in black, bears
witness to the deep and universal sense
of national bereavement which perva-
des al classes. President Garfield was
not merely respected as the Chief Mag
istrate of the great republic; he was
regarded as the impersonation of all
the best and noblest qualities which
can adorn a private citizen, and his los
is felt to be irreparable."
WASHINGTON, SEPT, 22.-The remains
of the late President Garfield lay in
state in the rotunda of the Capitol
building in Washington yesterday and
were viewed by thousands of people.
At $50 P. NJ, by order of Secretary
Blaine, the casket was closed, decom-
position having set in, and the face be-
ing very much discolored. After brief
religious service this morning the re-
mains will leave Washington for Cleve-
land, Ohio, accompanied by many dis
tinguished persons. Gen. Arthur was
formally sworn in at the Capitol, the
Chief Justice administering the oath of
office, in the presence of the Cabinet,
ex-President Grant and others. The
President then proceeded to deliver a
brief inauguraH address. Subsequently
he issued proclamation designating
Monday, the 26th inst, as day of
humiliation and prayer. The President
will not accompany the remains of the
late President to Ohio.
A singular coincidence, and one Of
general remark, is the presence at
Washington of dead and living Pres
ident. two ex-Presidents, one ex-Vice
President, and another ex-President ex-
pected. Such gathering was never
known before. ~
The bullet which was cut from
Garfield's body, at the autopsy, was
given into the hands of DIR. Bliss. who
Immediately handed it over to the
custody of Private Secretary Brown.
Mr.. Brown carefully wrapped up the ball
and sealed the package, and will pre-
serve it till such times as it may be
needed in evidence at the trial of Gui.
teau. The fractured vertebra is now
in the hands of a scientific gentleman,
who is cleansing and preparing it, after
which it will be placed on exhibition
in the National Medical Museum in this
city.
The floral offerings to the dead Presi
dent are of the most elaborate class,
and in point of mourning mementoes
excel all funeral offerings in history
Queen Victoria, has added through
the English minister, to the
groups bearing the following in.
scription "Queen Victoria to the
memory of the late President Garfield
An expression of her sorrow and sym
pathy with Mrs. Garfield and the Ameri
can nation. September, %, 1881"
CLEVELAND, O., Sept. 25.-The re
mains of President Garfield lay in Mon
ument Squire. 1t was a bright and
beautiful day, though warm. The parl
was opened at A. NJ, and not less thar
100000 people passed through during
the day and gazed upon the catafalque
At night the place was illuminated BY
calcium and electric lights, and thu
people continued to pass through. The
throng was very reverential, and ther'
was not the slightest disorder or un-
seemly conduct. The number of mill
tary organizations now at Cleveland i
very large, and they will form con
spicuous feature in the funeral process
sion. The funeral ceremonies will be
gin at 10 A. NJ, all the arrangement
being complete. The number of promi
nent men from every quarter of tn
Union who will be present at tn
funeral is very large.
Mrs. Garfield's Heroic 6OmpOsure.
The brief religious services at tn
Elberon cottage on Wednesday morn
ing were conducted by the Rev. MI
Young, at the special request of Mrs
Garfield. When all was in readines
Col. Rockwell said to the minister:
"Mr. Young, you have just abou
four or five minutes"
Mr.. Young bowed in acquiesenc,
and at the same time he took out h
watch, which he continued to hold j
his hand as he stepped up to the hea
of the coffin. just as he was going I
begin Mrs. Garfield leaned towar
Colonel Rockwell, and either spoke
very low whisper to him or indicate
her desire by gesture. The Colon,
raised his hand to bid the ministt
wait, and said in a low tone
"Mrs. Garfield wants to look in tn
coffin before the service"
Immediately the widow, taking he
daughter by the hand, arose and d,
scended the steps without aid. Bot
stood hand in hand for what seemed
very long time and gazed at the face
the dead man. Miss Mollie's feeling
J were beyond her control, but her motht
was as motionless in attitude and fe,
ture as a statue.
81 stood and gazed at her in wonder
said the Rev. Mr.. Young to frfe1l
: afterward. 'It was marvellous sigl
| to see that one woman standing thel
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