New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-06

tiona Rifle Association Of America was held vestcr-
a SSsa rue nfnory a. me ana hn-sts Among
the association. General Shaler and Colonel G.. -.
Scott Soon ter the meeting was called to order n
rrso uilon 10 adjourn ont 0i respect to the critical
condition of he President unanimously adopted.
lt was as follows:
Whereas The President OF the United States been
stricken down by an assault upon his life, and lies
III critical condition; Therefore, Ice
Iie Association hereby teaders pr-slent Garfield
heartfelt sympathy. and l.esily hopes shat he WIN
Time to improve unti perfect health BE
Resorcd. That the Board. shall Immediately adjourn
out OF respect to President Garhelds condition.
AN UNFORTUNATE MILITIA OFFICER
TIME WHEN CAPTAIN DRAKE SHOULD HAVE KEPT
sILENr-IHs DEEP RETIREMENT FROM PUBLIC
GAzE.
II was reported at Elizabeth y. J., yesterday that
Colonel or Captain j. Madison Drake, rs he is va
rionsy called. who made himself Odious last Satnr-
day by apparently rejoicing in the attempt on the
life of the President, had given himself into the
hands Of Sheriff Ryder for protection. The reason
assigned for this action his fears of violence at
the hands of the people of that town. This rumor
was followed b., another that he had been put
under arrest by Governor Ludlow for uttcrnr trea-
sonable sentiments. Upon investigation neither of
these reports proved TO be true but they were found
To have out of another report that the little
captain of the Veteran Zouayes was 10 be arrested
s"s li~nhei"nce to orders. by Major-Genclal Mott
the good people of Elizabeth is furnished by the
affairs of this company. which now aud then twist
themselves into all kinds of tangcs and knots Scy-
eraI months ago the harmony of the organization
was suddenly disturbed by an alleged affrcnt to
Captain Drake, nj meeting where he was acting "a
chairman, by his brother, Silas -. Drake who oc-
cupled much hnmblcr place being only n private
IN he company and nothing more. The insult was
IN the form of a pertinent question, but the dgnl-
fled captain considered il iupertincut and r.Irn
/ IL.
! ihFrupon prepared formal chIrgrs against his
| pers III the case were subsequently, submitted To
General Mott, who ordered the offending brother tr
! be rolnstatcd. Scarcely had Silas -. Drake fonnd
himself in the ranks of he Xouaycs again. when he
! vindcuye Captain j. Madison Drake arrested him
once more and put him through court-martial a
General Mott sent written order for the reins e.
lncnt OF the accused private The last order was
| gwen June :, since which time Captain Drake has
| dchcd General Motifs ORDER Ii was stated TO a
! tribune reporter yesterday that measures were
| now being taken ~ Trenton by the militia author
lies TO arrest MN for Violating military rules IN
| II hoard OF officers of the National Guard.
! Meanwh lille, il is asserted oy friends of CAPTAIN
Drake that he sill intends to offer his sgnation
ny ne can 10 mat WIN these charges hanging
| drS'r"us OF beng avenged. lie will have to
! answer the charges first"
The feeling against the unfortunate captaiu
owing 10 ms unlort remark, has not aha!cd
any percepi bl" degree, and lie Is compelled 10 re-
nam III retirement HIS few friends advise him not
To- SIR out OF his house. ANA he is acting their adj
vice. The hangin OF the picturcapue eiiig,--blne
coat and scarlet tTOwscrs-that wa, hanged Sunday
night is Still "A theme Of conversation. Many regret
that IT was taken down through mistake before
morning; but others say thai hai il been lett hang
| ing there might have been serious trouble.
;, DO YOU know" asked man yesterday chat
who were only too anX ions that Captain Drake
HShomld attempt 10 march at the mead OF his men ?
NtH' IL Is ia'; ana they had good supply OF I'M
savory amnunitiOu-rottcn eggs There wonld
| have been sad change in his uniform You may be-
hcYe, before he could have made his escape
| INTEREST AT TIE UNION LEAGUE CLUB
| MANY ENCOURAGING DISPATCHES RECEIVED.
Many OF the members of the Union League Club
who live in the neighborhood of the clubhouse
dropped in both before and after breakfast yeser-
day morning to learn the latest news from Wash
| ingon. Finding it favorable and cncouragin they
departed to their offices and places of business down
town, rejoicing greatly at the improved condition of
! President Garfield. One enthusiastic member was
heard to exclam joyfully % think be is going to
live through it, and become strong and
| hearty again. 1t is the will of an
al-wise Providence. There will be such unity
in the Republican ranks throughout the country as
was never known before, and our land will Justly
deserve the foremost rank among the nations of the
| earth" 10 the few members who strolled in in the
| afternoon, the following telegram TO EIwond r.
| Thorne, which was displayed upon the bulletin
board, was a source OF much gratifcation
Just had conversation with attending doctors 81 SWIM
toms all favorable and doctors express great hope.
This telegram was received at p. IN. The fol-
lowing also received from the assistant post-
master of Washington, ut about the same hour by
| Mr.. lhorne:
President much bettor and will live.
NJ NJ. PARKER.
| The bulletin board in the evening was covered
| with encouraging dispatches The following tole-
| gram was received by b. w. Throckmorton
Tho Presidents favorable condition, and symptoms
continue favorable ana hope grows 9pace every hour.
THOMAS J.. JAMES.
| This reached the clubhouse at o'clock, and an
| hour later came the following:
The condition OF the President at f:3O d. M T. OK
tremey graiiiyn Pulse dywn to 10i, action
or the bowels free from blood
| and retained We all feel the most profound relief.
THOMAS H. JAMES.
John j. Davenport receiued the following:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, 1880 y. H.
Official bulletin due in half an hour As soon AZ re-
| ceived will send copy. Unfayorable symptoms which
previously appeared at this time of day yet no.
| ticcable. j. STANLEY BROWN,
| Private Secretary.
Among the members who were in the reading
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