The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-09-27


all shades OF ,3oliticsl opinions will lend to
President Arthur tho silent but substantial
support of their belief that the dread respon-
siblities which fell upon him to-day will find
him ready and determined to discharge them
in spirit of loyalty to his own highest con-
yictions of public duty.
Cincinnati Times-Star President Arthur
Is an able man, a patriotic citizen, and
statesman in every way equal TO the terrible
emergency that calls hun to the post OF
chief magistrate of the nation. The new
president has the full confidence OF the
business mon of tho country, and his ad-
ministratiou will be marked by wisdom and
prudence, giving renewed ability to COM
MERGE and financial affairs. His ability, ex
perience, wisdom aud high character en-
title him and his administration TO fair
consideration al the hands Of all the people
of this country. His friends ssk no more.
Cincinnati Enquirer Mr.. Arthur enters
upon his high duties under circumstances OF
peculiar embarrassment This is perhaps
not the time 10 discuss the political bearings
of the great calamity which has visited us;
but II is proper and Just TO say that since
tho assassination Mr.. Arthur has conducted
himself in most becoming manner, and if
he shall persevere in the spirit which aeens to
have animated him, those who look for
political embodiment may be hapDll dis
appointed. There cannot be n question that
Mr.. Arthur has grown in the favor of the
people, and in the name of the good citizen
ship everywhere he deserves public CO.
operation.
Indianapolis News. Upon 40 man among
$4,000 600 does the weight of public sorrow
fall az docs il on President Arthur, who 10
called by calamity TO the place which no
never expected to I'LL. A sympathetic ma,
ture and warm heart are his faults, chiefly
such ~ spring from these very virtues. lie
would fool more keenly from the very fact
that in public administration no has been
identified with opposition 10 tho purposes OF
tho president. Under such circumstances to
be thrust by the hand OF death into tho sue
cesson is to DO placed in position so try.
ing that few realize II, but in his difficult future
President Arthur can feel that he has the
friendly support of this journal.
Indianapolis Journal: Mr.. Arthur is a
man of tho very highes, reputation for hon
esty of heart and integrity Of purpose. To a
mind Of great natural strength he has added
by study and experience the benefits of sound
education, not ouly in the range Of general
literature. but also 10 marked degree in the
legal profession, in which he lie the peer OF
tho nblest lawyers at tho bar. In every rels,
tion of life no has been uue, in every bust
moss and official regard trustworthy, efficient
and capable He possesses every quality
which upon acquaintance will Adear him to
the people rs closely and sincerely Ms they
held his predecessor. Like President Gar
field, General Arthur was born Of the people
and has won for himself, without exlraneous
aids, y place in the front rank Of American
statesmen. His life has been one Of success,
never failing, but always advancing aud up
ward.
New York Tribune: Gen. Arthur is
man of peculiar generosity of nature and
delicscy Of feeling, and no will therefore, be
especially quick to appreciate tho deep res
possibility of his position, His situation is
one which calls for no envy and no sharp
criticism, it compels rather the kindly sym.
patty and consideration of all men of intel
ligence and feeling. 1t is not the time 10 re-
call past mistakes or to insist upon any harsh
Interpretation Of acts which may be open to
question. He is our president, made such
by an awful calamity which has chastan0d
tho hearts Of all good citizens, We all earn
estly desire the success of his administration,
none moro so than those who have disagreed
with him. We ara all ready to support and
assist him, in the weighty task which has de-
yolyod upon him, TO take care that the TO-
public shall receive no detrimen. in this sor.
rowful hour.
New York Sun: Mr.. Arthur !,
A gentleman in bis manno,s
neither obscouious nor arrogant His bear,
ing ia manly, ard such as to progresses in his
favor all whom no meets. Truth in speech
and fidelity TO his friends and his engage.
monts form part of his character, He has
tact and common sense. OF tho three former
vice presidents who have succeed through
the death of tho incumbent to tho presidency
no bears much more resemblance 10 Millsrd
Fillmore than 70 Tyler or Johnson, The
greatest objection by far that can be brought
against Mr.. Arthur. ia The fact that no
was warm and earneat supporior of
General Grant for third term.
New York Herald; As wa have recently
shown, Mr.. Arthur ia moi at all the sort of
man he has been picturod in the malicious
trades of unscrupulous opponents. but "A
right instincts will not figure unfayorsbly In
tho list of our chief magistrates. His access
sion TO tho presidency cannot lead to any
such unseemly difficulties Ia party sense ~
have resulted from previous accessions of
this nature, for, though there has not been
full sympathy between certain sections of
republican leaders, thore never has been any
doubt whatever that Mr.. Arthur was in full