The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-07-04
THE COUNTRY'S SORROW.
In New York,


NEW YORK, JHly 2.-The news down town
was received with CONSERVATION and caused
much excitement on Wall street. Brokers
and bankers almost forgot their business in
their eagerness to beseiged Kiernan's News
Agency on Broad street where dispatches
from Washington constantly arriving and be-
ing distributed. Groups were in adjoining
streets anxiously discussing the subject. At
the opening of the Stock Exchange the news
almost suspended business, but further dis
patches announcing that the wounded Presi-
dent was in a fair way to recover and was not
so dangerously wounded as first reported
caused a reaction and the decline soon recover
ed.
In Montreal.
MONTREAL, July 2.-Intense excitement
prevails here about the attempted murder of
President Garfield. Crowds discussed the
situation and the utmost sympathy expressed
for the President.
In Nashville.
WASHABLE, Tenn, July community
is shocked at the receipt of the news of the at
tempted assassination of the President. Popular
indignation and adherence of the act is uni
versal. There is great anxiety to hear tidings
of the wounded Presidents condition and ex-
preston of sympathy and hope for his ultimate
recovery are heard everywhere. Crowds are
gathered about newspaper offices aud there are
inquiries for news dispatched from all parts OF
the state.
In Augusta, Me.
AUGUzTA, July Profound sorrow at the
sad news from Washington fills every heart.
Business has been entirely suspended during
the day throughout the city, while our streets
and public places have been thronged with
anxious inquiries. We are in the shadow of
great public calamity.
In Savannah.
SAVANNAH, Ca, July 2.-Dispatches briefly
announcing the President had been shot were
received here at 1890 this morning. The
news created profound sensation and words
of execration for the assassin and deep sympa-
thy for his victim are on every lip.
In Charleston.
CHARLESTON, S. c., July News of the
assassination of the President excited uniyer-
sal grief ard horror in Charleston The Cham
Der OF Commerce held large meeting at 2
o'clock. An address was made declaring the
sentiments of sorrow, and resolutions were
adopted condemning. as the deepest crime the
act OF the assassin, and expressing wish that
the President may soon be restored to the peo-
pie of the United States to whom he is dear
without regard to political opinions, and de-
claring to the President and his family the
sympathy of the people of Charleston.
In Richmond.
RICHMOND, Va, July 2-The most intense
excitement has prevailed here during the day
over the intelligence of the ATTEMPTED assas-
sination of the President. Expressions of
deep regret at the dire calamity which has be-
fallen the nation, and condemnation of the
dastardly act are general.
In London.
LONDON. July 3.-The shooting OF President
| Garfield has excited profoundest grief among
| the American residents in London. The first
| news of the calamity was published between
| four and five O'Clock, and it was received with
amazement and some incredulity. The after
| noon papers, which on other days continue to
print editions until O'Clock. leave off on Sat-
urdays at o'clock, so that the latest accounts
| published contained only the first and uncer-
tain details of the Presidents condition. The
| greatest anxiety was manifested to hear furth-
er news. The offices of the newspapers and
news agencies were visited by many indiyid-
Cals to gain information. Crowds gathered at
the American Exchange in the Strand, where
announcement is posted that bulletins would
be received by cable throughout the night.
AS the news spread among the theatres and
other places of resort the Americans left the
building, and many ladies and gentlemen in
evening dress went direct to the American
Exchange seeking news. There were numer-
GUS callers at q. S. Minister Lowells private
residence to inquire concerning the President.
Earl Granville, foreign secretary, received a
telegram from the British legation at Wash
ington announcing the sad affair, and he at
once cabled his condolences. The Queen, who
is at Windsor palace, Immediately on receipt
OF the news personally telegraphed to Minister
Lowell message expressing deep regret.
At Long Branch.
ed assassination of President Garfield created
a profound sensation here. Gen. Grant was
among the first to extend sympathy to Mrs.
Garfele, whose grief was, as might be expect
ed, almost uncomfortable. The General had
just received telegram stating that the
wounds from the assassin's bulletss would not
cause death and the perusal of this dispatch,
which was placed in Mrs. Garfeld's hands,
had an effect of partially dispeling the fears
occasioned by the first report. The Central
Nav .1arcav and panncvluanio roilrnadc
bined in placing special train at the disposal
of Mrs. Garfield and family. The afflicted
family soon after boarded the train, which pro-
ceeded for Washington via Monmouth juno
ton. having the right of way in all cases.
At the hotels all sorts of motives for the at
tempted assassination were discussed. Brok-
ers, many of whom remained here to attend
the races, were greatly excited over the start
ling news and all day telegraph wires were
burned with dispatches to various money CEN
tres as to the effect of the news on the stock
market Just after the departure of Mrs.
Garfield a letter of coincidence was received
from Vice President Arthur. At four O'Clock
dispatch announcing the death of the Presi-
dent reached here. This was followed BY sew
eral of the hotels lowering their flagato half
mast
At Albany.
ALBANY, July 1.-The announcement of the
assassination of President Garfield created the
most intense excitement. The bulletins were
surrounded by hundreds of citizens, and peo-
pie came flocking to the centre of the citv
from all parts. The Governor was furnished
with the kilograms as fast as received, and they
were transmitted by him to the Capitol At
II o'clock Mr.. Alvord announced to those in
the Assembly chamber that the Governor had
received dispatch stating that the attending
physicians had stated that though the Presi-
dent had been severely wounded there were
hopes of his recovery. The clergymen OPEN
ing the proceedings in each house referred to
the tragic event, and invoked Divine aid for
the recovery of the President. In the Assem-
.bly a despatch from Washington, announcing
that DR.. Bliss says the wound was not mortal,
was read and received with great applause
The Senate met at II 40, President pro tenn.
Robertson in the chair Chaplain Hollev re-
ferred to the startling and melancholy circum-
stances under which the Senate met. saving
the President of the United States had been
shot by the hands of an assassin. He dwelt
at length upon the uncertainty of life, closing
his prayer with an earnest supplcation that
the life of the President might be spared. The
journal of yesterday was read, following which
the chair handed the clerk two kilograms an
nouncing the shooting of the President. Mr.
Hubert offered the following:
Whereas, the Senate of the State of New
York learps with profound sorrow of the at
tempted assassination of the President of the
United States; therefore.
Resolved, That we tender our heartfelt SYM
pathy to the President and his family. at the
same time expressing our horror and indigna-
ton at the atrocious attempt made upon his
! life.
Mr.. Mccarthy said, while ne agreed with
| much of the resolution, yet he wished to defer
expressions OF indignation until full particulars
| were received from the White House. He,
| however, did not object to the resolution.
The resolution was adopted by yiud yoce
| vote. On motion OF Mr.. Mills the Senate took
| a recess until 1155.
| During the recess Mr.. Robertson received
| the Associated Press dispatches, which were
| read from the desk, Senators and employees
| gathering about the reader The Senate then
| went into joint convention.
At Salt Lake.
SALT LAKE, July 3.-The almost universal
| feeling here is one of intense indignation,
| although occasionally among the Mormon ia
natics is heard the sentiment that the act is a
| Judgment of God against President Garfield
| for his stand against the Mormons
In Bangor, Me.
| BANGOR, July 2.-Intense excitement pre-
vailed in the city to-day. Business has been
neglected and everybody upon the streets were
anxiously awaiting developments. Towards
evening bulletins of an alarming nature were
received and gloom settled upon the citi-
zens. In the evening a report was received,
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