The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-07-05


feelings OF deep sorrow, this uniustih-
able attempt at assassination Of one of
our most exalted fellow citizens, and
that we have reaso TO thank our
Heavenly Father for preserving a life
precious TO US, and of infinite value TO
the commonwealth
Rescued, That this attempted muir
der is a foul stain upon the record of
our country, and has carried with it
grief to every hamlet and household.
Rssolued, That this misguided being
who came 20 near depriying US Of q
pure manhood and a character crowned
by every virtue, Is one whose name
will be held in execration by this and
succeeding generations.
Resolved, That all efforts towards
condoning this outrage or CLOSING
over its hideousness, under whatever
p~retext, will meet with our unqualified
d~isapproval, as nothing can justify 1t
OF make 1t less repulsive to all right
minded and fair thinking men.
RESOLVED, That we have shared the
pain which our great chief has suffered,
and that the bullet Of the assassin
caused q continent TO shudder, and a
wall of anguish to be heard through
out the civilized world.
Resolred, That the consort of our
stricken president is entitled to our
warmest sympathy, both on account OF
her heroic devotion to her husband and
her utter self forgetfulness in the trying
scenes through which she has been
obliged to pass. She has endeared her.
self to the nation, and her good name
will be cherished by all good people.
Resolred, That we hail with delight
the prospect of recovery of our presi-
dent, and will supplicate Almighty
God to speedily bring about so desirable
a result.
ResolUtd, That a copy of this pre-
amble and resolutions be forwarded to
Hon. j. G. Blaine, secretary of state,
by Hon. NJ. f. Post, our delegate in
congress. TO show him how strong a
hold President Garfield has on the
hearts Of freemen, and how dire a
calamity his death, under existing cir
cumstanoes would be, not only to
America, but to republican principles
throughout the earth.
Remarks were made by Gov. Hoyt,
Rev. DIR. Claxton. Gen. Bracket,
Chief Justice Sener, Judge Peck, Sec
rotary Morgan. Rev. c. NJ. Sanders,
Rev. N. A. Chamberlain and Rev.
Cowhick.
Secretary Morgan then read a series
of kilograms furnished by the LEADER,
all Of them announcing a favorable
improvement in the condition of the
president.
A vote of thanks was rendered to
Father Hayes for the use Of the church,
and the vast audience then sang the
hymn "America," and adjourned.
News From the New MINING Camp.
CoPPERoPoLrs, Wy, July l, 1881.
To the Editor Cheyenne Leader:
DEAR SIR: The good work still
goes on here, and new discoveries are
being made all the time. Everybody
Is contented and satisfied with the
prospects Of the camp, and we all be-
lleve that through these wonderful pres
of silver and copper, Wyoming is des-
tined TO take a long, long step ahead
In wealth and population. 1t seems
inevitable that with such rich ore there
are 30 few prospectors in these noun
tains, for there are not more than for
ty, all told. However. that suits us
very well. since 1t gives us plenty of
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