The Portland daily press., 1881-09-28


was broken up for the time being, but the fu-i
neral car moved steadily on to the cemetery
lover the grand archway at the entrance were
Ithe words: "Come home to rest" On the
ssides was the inscription: clay him to Sleep
samong those who have learned to trust hin'
at the Tomb.
The ceremonies at the tomb were brief, butl
impressive A profusion OF somDTe draperys
lover the receiving vault was renewed oy =.
graceful distribution of flowers; Inc PAM
2from the carriages was strewn with evergreensI
land flowers. and the vault itself had beenI
Smade a he'd of roses. Mrs. Garfield did mott
3alieht. but scanned closely every detail. Chap-i
lain Jones, of the AID regiment, PAID lastI
tribute to their dead leader The Germany
3Vocal Society sang again, the Rev. Mr.. Erretl
,ffered final prayer, and all was over. TheI
rain, which had interrupted the progress OF thel
procession, deferred the occupants OF carriages
rom surrounding the tomb as they would 9th
sarwise have done. The officers OF the army i
lin their brilliant uniforms, were conspicuous
lin the sombre surroundings.
Re-entering their carriages, the mournersI
5drove hurriedly back to the city to avoid ami
bother shower, which was threatened. Incl
military and Masonic escort left the cemetery
lin the same order in which they entered IL ,ahol
Z Kept in line until the catatalque was reacneu
4 where thew were dismissed. Gen, Smith, the|
8Adjutant- General of the State, will furnish a
guard as long as the body remains III the vault
The sexton thinks it will be but few days be-
8 fore the final interment takes place
While in the cemetery, Grandma eTarneiol
,sked for glass of water, and an IDEA go'E
broad that she had tainted, causing some OK 1
scitement for a time. 1t was not so, however
he old lady bearing the fatigue and emotion
5of the day wonderfully we'll.
I One of the notable floral emblems at the!
n head of the catafalque was pillow of tube
f,,i1<1 +brao faa cu1la :
Sscribed in purple flowers He died Martyr t.
Reconciliation" On the return of the family
Z from the burial this fragrant pillow was founoI
3conspicuously placed in the hall OF Mrs. Ma
3son's residence.
u At Mrs. Garfield's suggestion, the caskei|
containing the body will be enclosed in an lrouE
age then cement wall will be built aroundI
This of sufficient strength to resist all attemptsl
It, remove the body, and OF dimensions iargel
zenough to form the foundation OF the proposed
monument. The Mayor of the city has detail
lea police force to be on duty continually uni
4 I'll the final interment.
Meeting of the Governors.
CLEVELAND, Sept. GA meeting of the
5Goverpors of States was held this morning.
previous to the ceremonies at the Park, atI
phfch were present Cows. Cornell OF new
4 York, Bigelow of Connecticut, Ludlow OF New
Jersey, Jackson of West Virginia, Haw klns Oh
Tennessee, Pitkin of California, Cullom OF Ii i
Illinois, Blackburn of Kentucky, Smith of Wis
zconsin and Others. Gov. Blackburn, OF ken1
lucky, was unanimously chosen chairman, anol
lon motion OF Gov Cornell, of New York, Big
below Of Connecticut and Hawkins OF Tennes-
Ssee were appointed committee on resolutions, i
4 land after a brief consultation they reported
: The following resolutions, which were unanl-
snously adopted:
We the Governors of -, assembled to assist
the funeral ceremonies of our dead PRESIDENT ri
$sove that, by his murder our nation mas los gai
II sold fab MT
laid ablest Statesmen of the age and Chef Magls-
strate whose brief but brilliant administration com
mands the appro val of all sections OF the Republlc
Resolved That we have observed with profound
gratitude all citizens of the Republic, regardless OF
Frank class party sharing alike in the unbounded
zsorrow of Our common country for he death or
president Garfield and in this see the assurance 10
4the people of the nation that we are ia the prese
fence OF of peace and fraternai flehdshp LOT
many years past unknown in the Republic
Resolved, THAT while we bow IN humble submls-
4sion to the will of Him who doeth all things well
lin this hour of our supreme sorrow, we RECORD our
of his intellectual worth, his many
&reat virtues and his perfect Christian character
Resolved, That we tender our profound sympathy
Ito the bereayed mother widow and cnlldren Oh Inc
dead IN their terrible affection.
Resolved, Thai we extend to President arthur
four earnest sympathy, ans we sincerely hope and
4believe the nation will unite n SUSTAINING MN ~ ~
2dolicy and measures of his lamented predese sor.
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions De
transmitted TO the bereaYed family and TO the press
Sof the country.
Scenes and Incidents
There were some incidents OF PERSONAL
land pathetic nature. The scene that may be-
asaid to have a historic importance was when
Blaine came to take the last farewell of bis
afriend and chief Late Sunday evening tue
distinguished Secretary came in in company
I with a friend and passed through the guards.
I As he walked slowly up the ascending plat
sform to the bier, few recognized. In bus slow
Astep, and white, worn features, the brilliant
Sleader of a party. Blaine by the coffin of Gar
HELD, is truly an episode in political history,
9one more than mere politics. Also 1t must Do
Remembered that between these two gentle
7men there existed an uncommon friendship.
gThev had served the Republic side by side ID
sCongress. Their relations had become affec-
Stionate and fraternal, and one could but sym.
zpathize with the sorrow marked on the pale
sfaoe of the Secretary of State.
When the carriages containing the Canlnet
appeared all eyes, says New York Herald dis
apatch. turned to Blaine, whose face looked
$fresher than on Sunday. AS the Secretary sits
Sdown he closed his eyes, as if to commune with
ICE Rx9 bh3 Il Ills !aGSg was 90
3withits Teutonic color, resem Dlance TO his il
7lustrious father.It was remembered that on this
Espot sixteen years ago the remains OF another
5martyred President rested on their way to the
Stomb.
i The cynosure of all eyes was General Ham
scook. Rivals as they were in life for the office
Eof Chief Magistrate, fresh from the stress and
Sfury of terrible political contest, there was a
Ichivalry in the sorrow Of the defeated cham
I pion for the death of his antagonist that at
{ tracts all hearts. People remembered Gar
I fields own words when he defeated Thurman
flor the Senatorship:-"Th flowers that bloum
sover the wall of party politics are the sweetest
l and most fragrant that bloom in the gardens OF
q THE world" Hancock was there in repre-
Ssentative capacity AS a soldier he showed
shonor to his comrade and chief; as leader of
Sthe Democracy he put his seal of condemnation
upon successful treason. No one in the famous
scompany was more noted or noteworthy than
Sthe bronzed and brilliant Major General who
covered above his fellows in the grandeur and
ssplendor of glorious manhood.
Sherman and Sheridan We're largely pointed
tout as they were seen in the sorrowing throng.
sSherman's keen, restless face is wearing a
ttouch of sadness and the glowing eyes of
hSheridan are full of sympathy.
Bayard, with his sharp, ecclesiastical, arch-'
bishops face, was prominent, and likewise the
Firm, eagle eyed face of Speaker Randall.