The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-07-03
TIE CIrrEn OF rnE NORTH
WrappNd In Gloom OF Account Of III,
CFIm0-InteAsS borrow Everywhere.

Wrapped In Gloom ON Account Of the
CTimS-IniehsO sorrow Everywhere.
CHICAGO. July 2-Al!hough the news
OF tho Presidents attempted assassination
was received only a low moments in ad.
vance OF the ~reGasuring dispatches as TO
his condition, there WA a sensation Gre.
atsd and the excitement manifested was
only second to that when President Lin.
coin was assAsSinAted in April, 1865. The
news flaw from Oorner to Corne az
by magic. and In twinkling
the bulletin boards OF the telegraph and
newspaper Offices were boSeiged by large
crowds who quickly communicated their
information to their diatant friend, by
means Of telephones and telegraph. Bust
ness was entirely suspended for a while,
and each mans business was to learn and
the news. Never has the genuine
affection OF the people for the President
heen more RffeCtionAtely demonstrated.
There was an effort On the Curbstones
where there was q good deel Of
trading TO use the news to affect
stocks and grain. Excavations and
curses we're heaped on the head OF Get.
teau by some, but the general opinion
seemed to be that he was u crazy fool,
Crazier than when he lived here. There
was no other possible explanation Of his
act. There was at every street corner ar
involuntary expression Of sorrow as un.
favorable news and details came In, and
there were hearty cheers and Congratula.
tons as 1t was announced the Presidents
condition was favorable. Said q wealthy
iron manufacturer: Il wish | had the as.
aassin In my foundry, 80 | could throw
him into my boiling pot Of molten IRON"
CISCINNATI, July 2.-The feeling in Gin.
clnnati Is Que OF mingled grief and rage in
reference to the shooting Of President
Garfield, Cooler head counsel moders.
ton. Groups gather everywhere and
make the awful event the only topic. The
outCry against the lenienCy OF communi.
ties tow ard crimes against persons, as
breeding the spirit Of murder, is every
where emphatic aud outspoken. The
hope that the President. will. survive,
coupled with the fear that he will not,
adds suspense to the excitement and in.
t%ensiiies 1t.
From all parts OF the country inquiries
are made by telegraph. All sources Of
news are throDged. Business pauses for
the latest bulletins.
Aurora, Ind, reports a feeling OF intense
sorrow, and great hunger for news.
Hamilton, o., says the whole town is
deeply and universally stirred by pro-.
found grief and unb1unded Indignation,
GIea. anxiety Tor nGws Is manifested.
CLEVELAND July 2-The shooting Of
the President and the news Of his low
condition have cast u gloom over the city.
The citia ms Of Cleveland, who know
Garfield, sill entertain the hope that he
will recover, as he is a man Of strong con
stitutiOn.
The newspaper and tel graph Offices
have been thr0URed Ill day by tho Cttl'
z4us, who are eager to catch every word
that comes from Wmahirg Jn..
Bno. RiYS y. Y jail 2-rhn report Of
the phoollng # President ca field reac ell
Brooklyn NJ II c'C'aCk, eud caused most
intense excitement. business Ul all kinds
10 ]sulpunded, and the tragedy il disCu .sei
by ali ]ClagsCs. Everybody is shocked at
the occurrence. hinyOr Howell gave or.
ierRthat in case the President died lhUCity
Hall be draped IN mourning. Politicians
have discussed the changes which would
follow in case Of tho Presidents death.
PHILADELPHIA, July 2-The public Is
greatly exercised here over the news from
Washington. large crowds COngregate at
tho bulletin boards OF The newspaper and
telegraph ell !os, and eagerly watch for
news as II is posted up. Tue excitemen!
among the Third street brokers Is intense
and the market Is breaking badly.
ST. Louis July 9 The news Of the at.
murder Of President Garfield
an Intense excitement here, and
great indignation WAS expressed in every
quarter and by all classes. Throt - Of
gathered around the newspaper
oli ICE where billetinR we're posted, and
the extras, several Of which were sisuph,
we're eagerly sought after. Inter die.
patches noting the prob ble recovery Of
the President allayed the excitement solns.
what, but the feeling against the would be
ASSASSIN Ia still intense.
lEDlANArJLIs, July 2.-The news II the
attempted assassination OF the President
created intense excitement, and for a time
bdainess was suspended, and crowds
thronVed about the telegraph and newspa
per offices Asthe news comes Ia this alter.
noen Of the Presidents uniavOrab,e con.
litiOn, expressions VI sorrow and regret
are heard from all. relegtSms from al!
parts OF the StSte are coming In rapidly
for the latest news from the Ffesi.
lent, and indicate gteat anxiety all over
he State.
MILWAUKEE, July 2.-Nevet since the
1ews Of President LinColn's death has
witnessed such excitement az
Prevailed this morning, With the rapidity
Il lightning the terrible Uews that Pfesi
lent Garfield had been murdered spread
Trough every quarter OF the town. The
'eople went fairly mad with excitement.
business was at once suspended and
verybody rushed 10 newspaper and tele.
Eaph oiiCes TO learn the latest particulars.
BUFTAi1, N. Y, July 2.-The report Of
he attempted assassination OF President
Itfeld created the most intense excite.
tent In this city this forenoon. All 20.
tiCal differences are Tor the time forgot.
10, and universal expressions Of sorrow,
with loud.CAllsd for vengeance
pom the murderer, prevail among all.
usiness WAS for a time almost entirely
appended, and the people we're gathered
. the street corners discussing the affair.
rirrsBuRuH, July 2-The news OF thief
assassination OF President Gar.
cid has paralJ zsd business. Intense ex. {