The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1881-09-30
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The people Of Albany and vicinity, II
common with the people all over our broad
nation, observed the funeral day Of our lats
President. Places Of business wore closed
generally throughout the city, and there
seemed 10 be genuine spirit Of mourning
pervading everybody who participated Ia
the services Of the day. Ia accordance
with the proyiaions Of tho meeting held Al
the call Of tho Mayor Saturday night, tc
provide for the observance OF the day. the
bells Of the oity began tolling At IL o'clock,
and continued tolling until 1890. Shortly
afterwards tho Mechanics Band, headed b,
the Marshal. proceeded TO the Court House
where they received the clergy and county
officials from there they proceeded 10 the
Council Chamber, received the Mayor and
City Council, and thence to Albany Epgine
Go. No. /, where the Fire Department and
citizens joined in line, and ell marched
through the principal streets to the Courl
House, where the memorial services were
held. After tho Band had discogrsod ths
requiem, ''Swoet Spirit Hear My Prayer.
opening remarks were psade by the Mayor.
The Band then rendered the dirge "Fare.
well to Earth" which was followed by q
song by the choir, reading Of the two
Proclamations by Rev. J. A. Hollsnbaugh,
and prayer by Roy. J. w. Harris. Afte,
farther music and scripture lessen read by
Rev. |. II. Condit. eulogiatic addresses
were delivered by DR.. $. q. Irvine and Rev.
l. Dillon. both Of which were very Impress
i've, thoughtful disconrses After another
song by the choir the committee on condol.
enoe reported as follows
WHEREAS, In the dispensation Of an all
wise Providence IL has pleased tho God OF
the Universe 70 remove from us the head Of
the nation, James A. Garfield, late Presi.
dent Of the United States, aud
WnEnEAs. IL 10 eminontly lifting in this
hour Of sorrow and grief, which ills all
hearts and has cast funeral pail over our
entire land, that wo IN common with the
people Of this country acknowledge our high
appreciation Of the noble qualities Of this
christian statesman, manifest Off sorrow and
grief In his untimely death. express our
ieelinga Of regret at the great Asd irrepara.
bio loss Of our revercd chief executive, aud
give voice 20 our deep feelings of sympathy
Tor his berehved and s0rro y stricken family,
therefore be IL resolved
Ist. That in the person Of James A.
Garfield. the highest qualities Of = citizen
and chief magistrate ot q free people were
exemplihed. and he. ~ . brave soldier.
true statesman and yirtuous man, exhibit
ed Ia his life the best aud uoblest eharae.
teFistics Of the typical American citizen
2nd. That the life Of President Garfield
is worthy our greatest esteem and emnls-
ton for bis domestic virtues. for his un.
hinehing courage, fervid patriotism aud
great ability ~ q soldier aud commander.
for hia unbcnding honesty, Acknowledged
integrity, foresight aud wisdom a. a states.
man. and for his iaithfuiness and hdslity ~
chief mAgistsAts.' 70 those principles for
which bis life was aacriiised.
3rd. That we extend % the family ol
our deceased President. aud especially q
has aged and venerable mother, orr heart
felt sympathy and coincidence la this theiI
hour OF deep affection.
l.. J. FUSS.
JoHs CossER.
Committee J. g. PogELL,
l. htLSgg.
JosEFH WEEngR.
Prayer was offered by Rev. +. Il White
when the exercises werr ciose.l with a dirg.
by the Band. "Rrst for the Brave" III,
large crowd leaving the court IIousU fsciinl
II possible. more strongly tan ever fb'
great loss they have sustained ia the deatl