Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-08-29
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|'wAsHIsofos, Aug 2f.-The Sunday
Hcrald will publish tomorrow the fol
lowing interview with General Runyon
B. Ayres, commander of the United
States forces of this District:
General, there is considerable talk
that in ca the President dies the peo-
pie will take the law into their own
hands, and that Guiteau will be e1ecu'
ted by a mob. Have you heard any
thing OF the movement, and bave you
done anything to meet tit?
Eyes, SIR" replied General Ayres
"The government has been fully advised
of this movement, and is fully prepared
TO meet it. My instructions ana or
ders are complete, and am prepared to
act at moments notice"
"Have you strengthened your force at
the Jail to-day?"
Yes, sir; the force has been strength.
ened to-day, and within one-half hour
after receiving the announcement OF
the death of the President, can have
one thousand armed men and trained
soldiers at the Jail prepared to protect
it at all hazards"
General, it is said this action on the
part OF the government will be made in
semblance OF givind protection to the
assassin, and that you will soon give
away, and allow the people to take their
man, and then il you are compelled to
fire it will be with blank cartridges2"
"Those who have such views will be
sadly mistaken, and while should deep
ly regret the death OF single person in
such cause, yet my orders are impera-
tive, and as a soldier l will be obeyed.
Guiteau is prisoner OF the United
States government; he is confined with
in the United States Jail; the constitu-
ton and laws guarantee him fair trial; |;
this is the capital OF the nation, the head
and center OF law and order; the gov
ernment has determined that no mob
law shall reign here, and have been
directed to protect the prisoner and Il o
United States property, and you may
rest assured it will be done. My force
is ample and in condition to meet the
largest mob that could possibly be
found. l sincerely trust that no such
demonstration will be made by the peo-
pie. In their attempt to carry out their
purpose innocent lives may be lost"
General, how many men have you
at the barracks"
Companies A, B, c, D and H of my
regiment, with companies and X at
short call. The entire available force at
Fortress Monroe will be here tonight or
in the morning. The marine corps and
militia of the District are under my Or
ders, sd that you see tn: force to quell
any unlawfully disposed persons is iully
equal tb the utmost demands that may
be made upon them"
"Geheral, have YOU sent out any guns
to theiail to-day"
"No, sir; but / have four Gatling
guns ready to move at moments
notice. These guns shoot very
fast and each one is equal
to regiment of men. l most earnestly
hope may not De called upon to use
them, but shall do 80 if occasion re-.
quires it."
General, how long would it be after
the President dies before you could get
notice?"
81 am in direct communication with
the White House. 80 that 1t would be at
once. My forces here are under march
ing orders and would move at once.
A Good Suggestion from the Governor OF
Tennessee.
NASHVILLE, August 27.-Goy. Haw-
kins has addressed the following circu-
lar to each OF the Governors OF the sep
srate States and Territories:
Executive OFFICE,
NASHVILLE, Tenn, August q. J
To the Governors of the United States:
DEAR SIRs:-I would most respect
fully suggest for your consideration the
propriety OF the Governors OF the sew
ersl States and Territories, in the now
anticipated death of our beloved Presl-
dent, by a public proclamation request
ing the people OF their respective states
and Territories to suspend all secular
business and reverently TO assemble at
their places OF public worship, at such
hour as may be set apart for the funer
al ceremonies, for the purpose OF hold
ing memorial services, and devoutly in
yoking the blessing Of Almighty God
upon our stricken country. l have the
honor to be, Very Respectfully,
A. HAWKINS, Governor.
he Is Prepared for Death.
NKw YoRK, August 27.-The Posts
Washington special says: "The Presi-
dent pastor saw him few moments
vest rday morning, and says he then
spoke clearly, calmly and cheeriully.
He understood his condition, and ex.
pressed himself prepared for death.
LAST evening DR.. Reyburn. recognizir g
great danger, toll Mrs. Garfield it would
b. better 'lha' ell the children should
sleep in the house. For this reason
Miss Mollis, who has been passing
nights at Col. Rockwell's, came from
there and passed the night at the Exec
utive Mansion. DR.. Agnew is expected
10 arrive at noon. The Pres dents
pulsaat one tune reached lSS Rev. DR..
Powsr, his pastor, is now with him.
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