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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-08

Guiteau was interviewed in his cell on
Monday by newspaper man, Peering
through the bars he anxiously inquired
How is the President ?" Being told that he
was suffering great pain, Guiteau replied
81 am very sorry to hear that / wish had
put another ball into him, for that would
have ended his suffering. In reply to ques-
ton Guiteau said II had been eontemplat-
ing the thing for six weeks, and what did
was forced to do by an inspiration from God
1 did it for political purposes and through
patriotic motives. I went to the depot to do
the deed two weeks ago, when the President
went to Long Branch, but he came in arm
in-ar with Mrs. Garfield, who looked so del
icate that hadn't the heart to do it. " WAS
any one connected with you in this affair -
asked the reporter. mo, SIR" Guiteau re-
piled. II conceived 1t myself and executed
it myself. / alone am responsible for it.
No soul on earth knew of il but myself
considered it political necessity to retire
Garfield aud thus save the Republican party
had no murder in my heart, for had moth
ing against the President personally, help
ed to elect him. Had you no fears Of flu
ture punishment 2" mot at all. What / did
was for the benefit of the Republican party
and the public. have no fear but that
will be liberated. / am a stalwart OF the
stalwarts. ] know Vice President Arthur
and General Grant very we'll. Replying to
a question az 10 his insanity, he said II had
two cousins in the insane asylum once My
only other relatives living are a sister in Chi
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-08

The announcement or the attack on the
president was the signal for great food of
messages and expressions Of sympathy and
coincidence TO flow into Washington, not only
from every section of this country but from
every nation of the civilized world. The ex-
ecutive mansion and state department were
fairly overwhelmed with these messages.
Even PARKWAY Japan was heard from. Queen
Victoria expressed her sympathy for the ma
ton and Mrs. Garfield in a message of char
aeteristic fervor and simplicity. Especially
gratifying and tOuohing.were the expressions
which came from all parts of the South. Sew
eral Southern cities through their official rep
resentatives, were among the first to express
their horror at the crime and their heartfelt
sorrow in view of the calamity.
Gov. RaFhhanA's TeIegTans Of Sympathy.
Gov. Farnham sent the following telegram
to Secretary Blaine Sunday night
STATE OF VERMONT,
kxEourIvE CHAMBER, July q 1881.
Hon. Jdlges q. Blaine
Tae deadly assault upon President Garfield has
shocked aud alarmed the whole country. The people
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-11

The Surgeon-General of the Marine
Hospital Service yesterday at the request Of the
Lifc-savlng Service dispatched u surgeon from
New Bernc, N. c., to Life e-savng Station No. 1s,
above Cape Hatteras, to attend TO the sick and
wounded persons rescued from the schooner
Thomas J. Lancaster on the 9Th instant Three
vessels wrecked in this vicinity that date,
from which the Life Saving Service rescued the
crews Of two and six persons from the third, seven
being lost The full particulars of the loss Of life
have not yet been received, but 1t is learned
that the life-car and breeches- buoy apparatus
was not available on account of the inability
of the vessels crew to haul the whip-line and
block on board after q shot-line had been
cast over the vessel by the Lyle gun, and
that the six saved were taken ashore by
the station surf.bo The general superintendent
has ordered an investigation under section 0 OF
the act Of June 1s, 1878. The captains wife, who
was rescued, islyng very sick at the station, and
the second mate also, the latter with broken
thigh. The medical attendance was provided as
soon as the necessity for It learned. Superin-
teudent Kmball, OF the Life. Saving Service, this
afternoon received telegram stating that tho
body of Mr. Calvin. first mate of the Lancaster, was
found yesterday near Station 10 and buried there.
and that the body of Seaman James Washburne
was found near Station % and also buried. The
body OF one Of the captains missing children was
also found near the latter station oil three bodies
having been washed ashore.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-11
PERSONALITIES.


M. oUTREY, The French Minister, is in
the city
BYRoN's statue at Missolonghi was un-
veiled Sunday.
Hon. CHARLES II. vooRHrs, of New Jer-
sey, is at the Ebbiu.
GENERAL Drum is expected to return to
Washington to-day
NILSSON has been in Sweden to assist
at tho royal marriage.
COLONEL JEROME BoNAPARTE and family,
who are at Newport, are to sail for France next
week.
WILLIS MACDONALD, who made the West
Point staiue Of Custer is in Cleveland, modelling q
statue Of Garfield.
TALMAoE thinks Guiteau is an emissary
of the Mormons. It is not known what Guteau
thinks Talmage is.
WILLIAM BLAIR LORD has returned from
Alaska and has gone to skowhegan, Nc. Mrs. Lord
is at Hampstead, L. ].
CAPTAIN JACKS lieutenant in the Modoc
war Scar faced Charlie, Is now peaceful farmer
at Quapau, in the Indian Territory.
S. ID. CALDWELL and wife left Saturday
for q months vacation. which win be spent in the
valley Of the blue Juniata, Pennsylvania.
MRs GEORGE w. CHLDs gave lunch
con party at wooton yesterday afternoon to Mrs.
Stafford Northcote, of England. Finy guests were
invited.
Miss CARA BLoss, of Mount Pleasant,
has gone TO visit her aunt Mrs McCourtre at Kala-
mazoo, Mich and to attend the wedding Of Miss
| Media Burrows daughter of Hon. J. c. Burrows,
| and George McNer, of the Congressional Library,
which is announced to take place on the 18th inst
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-11

The followingreport upon hazing at the
Naval Academy has been received by Secretary
Hunt from Rear Admiral G. p. p. Rodgers, super
intGndent:
public prints giving he'impression that the acts OF
hn2ng nt the Naval Academy IN the last few days
II proper 70 say that none such have come 10
my knowledge, nor do believe that any
Ing, usually begins ih "a moderate form
and increases In viruence II goes on. | am fully
satisfied that the cadets Orhe third class bent
continuing thisunlawtul and most unworthy practice
until they were summarlly checked by the action
taken TO deprive them of all opportunity to carry their
intentions Into effect. They were not punished. They
were simply restrained until their good induced
them to pledge their word OF honor that they would
be governed by the law enacted by Congress inter
what they consider mild form OF hazlng the mis-
conduct of the cadets was grave and worthy of
than has been represented, and should be glad II
TINT llcl shnlll hn mnln nnhllc.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-11

A mysterious death occurred at Lock
Haven. Pa, Saturday night, Jonas Zlndle
Is proprietor Of the Farmers Hotel on
Church street. Samuel Blair, under the influ-
cnce Of liquor had been quarreling in the bar.
room, and Zindle walked outside with Blair to
send him home. and an instant afterwad there
was heavy thud on the pavement Zndlc's wife
ran out and found her husband OH the pavement
Blair was on his hands and knees, but got up and
ran of. A neighhOr says he saw him run away.
Mrs. Zindle called for help, and It was then found
that Zlndlc was dead. The whole transaction oc-
CURED In two or three minutes. The right side OF
Zindles face is terribly bruised, and looks as
though he had been struck, Blair was arrested at
midnight
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-11


A paragraph in The REPUBLICAN, few
days ago contains an account of the marriage Of
Major William Arthur, paymaster, United States
army, to Miss Lena Bouvier. at Governors Island,
New Yopk Harbor, OH September 20. 1881. This
item of news is repeated in the Sunday Herald
tarmy and navy cdltlon), and, am informed. ap-
peared also in the army and Navy Register In JUS
tice TO Major Arthur, who Is now on duty in Mon
tann (he was paying troops ut Fort Assniboine
about the date of the reported marriage), trust
you Will at once correct this statement through
your columns. Major Arthur will not altogether
relish this bungling attempt at practical joke-if
such IL be-for which doubt whether your paper
Is responsible The "happy man" in this case
Governors Island. Paymaster Arthur has been
some years married. and his WIFE a very estimable
lady, Is with her husband at his station, Helena,
Mon. Very respectfully w.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-11

To the Editor Of THE REPUBLICAH.
- - - - -

In accordance with previous announce
ment, political meeting was held here on octo-
ber g. 1884, for the purpose Of discussing the ques
tons involved in the present canvass. Hon. Charles
McCabe OF Leesburg, opened In behalf of the Re-
ndjusers and delivered fine argument based on
facts In relation TO the standing of the laboring
class and of public schools, for which he was APP
plauded several times Mr. Divine, on the part OF
OF his sayings were composed of anecdotes, which
the assembage enjoyed, as amatter OF course. Mr..
Kidwell, q young gentleman and native Of Ylr-
ginia, delivered the closing speech In behalf OF the
cause Of Readjusterlsm, afler which the crowd
gradually dispersed. Mr.. Divine acknowledged
the facts In relation to increase of public schools
during the last eighteen months, but he tried hard
to make IL appear that the Bourbon element were
entitled 10 the credit. X.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-11

HfEzEsfyN1sF EHFNs
To tho Editor OF THE REPUBLICAN:

10 tnO EuNOr OF IHE REPUBLICAN:
Your paper recently contained an item
naming two gentlemen supposed to be the only
surviving residents of Washington who took part
In the reception OF the Marquis dc Lafayette upon
the occasion of his visit In 1891. The undersigned
witnessed both his entrance and departure The
reception took place at the Capitol, where he en-
tered, with escort, at the east entrance TO the park
proceeded TO the central portico. was formally re-
celved by the city authorities, with an address by
General Roger Weightman, mayor Upon his
final departure he was escorted by volunteer mill
tary companies, in one OF which Qhc Columbia
Artillery, commanded by Captain Peter Force)
was the undersigned. The escort was 10 the river
near the arsenal, where the distinguished guest
was placed on board United States vessel, to be
conveyed to France. There are doubtless n num-
Der of other surviving participants in tho honors
of the occasion. A. R0THWELL.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-11

One Of the most useful and valuable
officers as well who is required by the President
Is the usher at the door of the executive Office.
He should be above the average in intelligence, u
quick reader and keen observer Of human kind,
and should be possessed Of that valuable gin which
lin former days was regarded as indispensable
In hotel proprietor and clerk) enables him in-
stantly to recolect names and faces and locate
persons, Such an officer is Mr.. Charles ID, A.
L9filer, whom President Arthur has placed in
charge Of his oficial door. Mr. LOeflleT has held
the position Of executive usher for several years.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-11
The I.a.a OF I.e Duc'a Tea YARN.

Acting Commissioner Carman, of the
Agricultural Department sent MT. B. +. Fuller, the
dsbursing officer Of the Department, yesterday to
summeryille, South Carolina, TO wind up the Gov
ernment tea farm established there by the late
Commissioner Lc Due. The property consists Of
large burglar and fre-proof safe, three sets of
harness, one fancy Jersey wagon, one horse, two
mules aud few thousand tea plants, The Com
missioner says they have orders for large number
Of tea plants one party in Florida wanting 25,0OO
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-11
THE WARRIORS HOME.

A sword, q sash, and q soldiers coat
Are hung ON the cottage wall
with manly face In golden frame,
And q banner enwreathng all;
The banner is tattered aud batte-worn,
But Its union hath all the stars;
And the captains coat hath bullet mark
Just under the shoulder-baB,
II.
read In the record, "He bore the Gag
In theteeth ofa derry he'll;
Aud the sword was grasped In his cold right hand
In the morning where he fell"
Swim over the wires a reinleaa sliced
message Of sorrow bore,
That tied with a .dssolving knot
The Grape on the cottage door,
John W. StorrG
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-11
wha. Dors the "s,nr" Think Now.

An article in the last Sunday Capital in
regard to the course of certain papers in abusing
person might apply to the star of this city, which
always wOrships the rising sun and kicks fallen
man, as shown In their articles last summer sneer
ing nj Roscoe Conkling afcr his defeat for the
Senate, saying that he was competent to fill situ-
alton as clerk for hotel. Their attacks on Brady
and Dorsey before they had been found guilty OF
any crime were mean Does the Star think at the
present time That Roscoe Conkling is not capable
Of filling asOmewhat higher place than mentioned?
If does its opinion differs from majority Of Re-
publ leans. FAIR PLAY,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-11

mulatto woman has just died in Brazil
at the alleged age ofls7 years As the account of her
death tails 10 state that she made bed-quilt
containing thirty thousand pieces year before
her demise It is safe to say that her age has been
greotly exaggerated, When a woman passes her
hundredth year she always builds wonderful
bed quilt. -NorriSOsn Herald.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-11
Cox In a Harcn.

Congressman S. S. Cox writes to the New
York SIN from Cons,antnople; Every year the
Turkish Empire Is wlnnowed for the handsomest
young lady to adorn tho sultans palace as a new
WIFE The mother Of the Sultan selects from the
beyy OF beauties gathered from silkon samareand
to cedared Lebanon One Of the singular laws OF
royal marriage here Is that the wife becomes the
slave when married TO his majesty. Why? Be-
cause the Crown Prince orr future Sultan must be
a born slave himself and thus less iu rank than
the free people of the realm he governs This is
odd hut IL Is oriental"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-11

The following letter was recently re-
ceved at tho Post ONCE Department, but Its origin
Is rather obscure:
RSDLvLLES Ism Ociaber the ii. SIR as the nepety
Of Brsey Prarie took The oppetunerty TO Report Me
j Wont TO Know lfhe has the liIe 10 open The Nal
Sack When tits Dlivcer Over to Nc and l am 10
thirty Rods front the OfCB Stop Me and take Sack
Sack and open II ON the Rodd Ornot would like TO
know that isa C0rdlngtO Law or not, now Would
ihhr 70 Know " ne hri,n 70 playing Cno cay Wen
be SIS thnt Can not Slrbct Mail IN Boxes Between
Merd ponnd Bnlshey 20 now Want your Opinion
ON the sub god now In Regar to thai Car mig the
Mail ln the oigs IL pine Blank false hood he liant
taken the sack In 10 times hav taken the ROut
now Wont the strate of the Mater as | am greene
10 the Bisne5 and he Wont 10 DrV Me 10 Meshers
JOHN SPEAROW
Supposed to be Intended for Rondalylie.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-11

Appleton Atkinson, sixty-eight years
old, and his son. James G. Atkinson, aged
twenty.elght years, both sentenced to be hanged
October 2s for the murder OF the wife aud child
of the latter escaped from the jail at Gayoso, MoJ
Sunday night They are provided with Winches-
ter rifles, but nearly tho whole male portion Of the
residents Of Pcmiscot County isin pursuit ofthem,
They made their escape by tunneling beneath the
jail.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-11

To the Editor Of THE REPuBLICAS;

To the Editor OF THE REPrBLiCAS:
The statement made in THE NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN of the the 9th instant that President
Arthur is the only Chief Magistrate who wns born
In Vermont is not true. Look up your history
little. VERMONTER.
[If vermonter" will send us any history con.
tanning information to the contrary 1t will be
gladly received at this Office. We never heard of
ono
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-11
The Irish Land Bill.

Lord Derby does not regard the land
bill rs sufficient to settle the Irish ques-
ton. Writing of it in the Nineteenth Cen
fury, he holds that the real sentiment Of
Ireland is not to be satisfied in any such
way Us the bill contemplates. Tile claim
that underlies the land agitation
Namely" he says, "the demand for an
Irish Parliament will in any case still
remain. ave must not indulge in the
pleasant dream of a loyal, contented
people, he observes; 1--WE are at the be-
ginning of the struggle, not at the end"
Lord Derby looks ut the Land League
from clearer standpoint than some of
his country. He considers it childish to
speak of the League as {" the work of few
demagoeues, anxious only to draw sub
scriptions from American sympathizers."
1t certainly is high time for this childish
ness to cease. Blows have not hurt the
League, and sneers like those OF the Lon
don correspondent of the New York
Tribune cannot alter the fact that its
power is in the people, not in the leaders,
though to speak of these as demagogues
is simply the silliest rubbish. Lord Der
by's view has the merit of being gsensible,
at all events England is being educated
On the Irish question, A few years moro
of the pressure that Lord Derby recog-
nizes as having forced the passage of the
land bill will probably enlightcn her n
good deal. viii not the New York
Tribune and its like take lesson on this
subject from the liberal English states
man, Lord Derby?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-11

Twenty-Five boxes, carefully packedand
arranged. are ready Mt the White House for trans.
portaton TO Mentor, Ohio. There viii be six more
boxes, which In all will contain the personalhf
ofthe late Presidentand the members ofhis family.
special ear win be chartered, which win convey
the goods 10 Mentor. The contents Of the boxes
are books, papers and household property Moth
ing from the sick room win be sent TO Mentor, ex-
tept the large fans which were used In cooling the
atmosphere Immediately surrounding the sick
President
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-11

l.. Q, WASHINGTON, ESQ.,, the Demo-
cratic nominee for Secretary of the Sem
ate, is a journalist well known in Wash
lngton, and was during the days of the
confederacy chief clerk in the State De-
partment of the confederate government.
His qualifications cannot be questioned,
and his democracy is uumixed. We sin
eerely trust he may be beaten.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-11

10 INC EdIUr OF TIE NEPUBLICANi
Being n stranger in your city, my sole
has been soroly tried in passing up and down the
brick sidewalks on either side of Pennsylvania
avenue, Is there no remedy? Cannot your city
fathers cause those penance brick walks To be re-
placed. or rcloid, or made passably smooth?
SARAH IANE
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-11
Sost AND esfolln0.

II OST-ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, by A LADY
i visiting the city, Roman Gold Ear Ring set
with an anethyst. Finder rewarded by returning TO
ii. L. WATERS, 923 Pennsylvania avenue. oci0-3ts
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-11

V,oR RENT-CAJL AND SEE OUR LIST OIL
II property for rent JOHN SHERMAN go,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-11

4eS Pa ave w...,..... 30 90
OFFICE ROOMS in Nos. ga and si9 Four.and.a.
half et ", W.; also iniSS Louisiana avenue n W.
a we-ocated dairy farm for rent at low price
Call for Weekly Rent List.
The houses on East Capitol street arc well located
and very desirable.
MONEY TO LoANon Real Estate at Lowest Rates
Parties having property to trade sell will nd TO
their advantage to call
d. II. WARNER,
T. Eatra
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-11
@anfeS--So,lses.

VLTANTED-A HOUSE WITH 8 OR ROOMS,
w by the 21st instant; must have modern i'm
provemeDts and rent not VS.; if suited will be
permanent Address, stating terms, location, &C., s..
A. w, Republican Office ocs-3tt
WANTED-A HOUSE CONTAINING TO 10
w rooms, worth about 5000: must be Mt moderate
price. well situated, with all modern improvements;
half oil clsh. Address giving description and 10.
cation, w. A. L., Republican Office ocs.3te
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-11
2SanfeS -2Niscellaneo,ts.

yTANTED-AN OFFICER, HOLDING A LIFE
w posltion desires to borrow 500, returnnble In
monthly payments OF SO; ~ per cent per month al
,ros .TnNyI.>y y uanvhs.,, n,a "' %
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-11

yXyANTED-EvERYBo TO KNOW THAI
wv the best and cheapest place In the city TO re
job Printing done Is at The National Republican
aa1G
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-11
O0nnfeN..G Ge[n.

Wy ANTED--A WOMAN TO DO GENERAL
w houseworki must stay at night and must have
good references Apply at Bi6 street northwest be
tween SIKH and Seventh. oclf-3te
VyANTED AT oNCE-io GOOD CABINET.
w makers and Machine Hands; steady employ:
ment for those who suit. Apply ut MILL Maryland
avenue, neor Fourand.a-haf street southwest l03te
w ANTED--A YOUNG MAN AS CLERK, WHO
w IA n good penmau aud has business experience.
Address stating name, Lock Box 5i3 City Postoflicc
oc9.9ta
~ ENERAL gARFIELD'S LAST LETTER,
NJ written TO his mother while on bis deaih-bed.
Every one should have copy, Neat fac SMILES for
sale at The Republican office. Ten cents per copy.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-02-23

The Germania Orchestra of this
place favored our citizens with another
of their fine concerts last Thursday
evening. The principal features of the
entertainment were the Clarinet and
Trombone solos, by Messrs. LowmaD n
and Group, the medley on popular airs,
the fantasia on well known hymns, and
the Doctors address on Church Music
The Doctors ideas of church music are
good He thinks the music and sing
ing should be true and harmonious,
something that will put the minds of
the congregation in fit condition to
take in good sermon, and not inter-
fere hut rather aid in its proper di-
gestion afterwards. He complimented
the music and singing of the choir of
the Presbyterian church of this town,
and intimated that they well accorded
with Rev. Wylie's able sermons That
music is Nature itself we all know
everything that has been created is
perfect and that is music
Heaven opened wide
Her ever-durlng gates. harmonious sound"
"The fountains gush. the long responding shore,
The zephyrs whisper, and the tempest's roar,
The rustling leaf, In AutlImn's fading woods,
The wintry storm, the rush Of vcHal floods,
All these are music 10 Religions ear -
Music. thy hand awakes, for man to hear"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-02-23
AZ % Gems Per Yard.
Good Black Double Fold Cashmere, at
RITTER Il RALsToN's.
weeh;rrtoc .oo;..~ 20

Washington society. official and
BY the intelligence that the. colored brother IA
buying tickets for the Inauguration Ball by
the thousand, that be means TO demand all his
rights and privileges under the Civil Rights
bill and express his delight at the installation
Of q Republlcsn President by tripping it on the
colored toe In number fourteen pumps TO the
fascinating music Of the Marine Band.
The Meadville Democrat saws the
Baltimore 4 Ohio Railroad IL surveying q line
up the Allegheny river TO connect with the
Shenango 4 Allegheny Railroad at New Hope
Or Hiiliard. From New Hope there IL almost
N air line b Cleveland BY the Shenango 4 AL.
leghsny and Mshoning division Of the ~ Y.
p. 4 @. Il IL expected that the Baltimore a Ohio
Rsilrnad will build the branch in tire spring,
thus making new route from Pittsburgh TO
Cleveland.