New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-05

usually made previous the Fourth of July had been
pecaton that we would be able here to ceobrac day
80 important to the countrys history the Fourth Of
ws Nen to The world this day 105 years ago. This
Of be w awRys be ept green IN tue minds
upon the Nation. The President of the United
cultes was shot last Saturday morning and at
ms present moment he is supposed 10 have been
nia wounded. In view of this important
the C6ef Magistrate of this Nation appause and the
that we have n Tal onat b be nsu M t
m i belng be passed over | am directed by my
you for your approval. The resolutions have been
drawn hastily andi unfortunate that there was not
hatfotlsm. Yesterday we were under the impression
press tells US that he win probably die Let ms ns
nope lhat WI not be the let Offer fcrvent
the Notion Applausel Having stated this much to
TsG fS s' % m order VIII be the reading OF te
VIII DO read IN order 10 keep alive the memories of the
lies Then hc Glee Club win sing a dirge" CouInba's
ianentation that the fact may be fixed in the mind
important TO every lover of The country. Applause.l
Augustus T. Docharty then read the resolutions,
which az follows:
lhereas, James A. Garfield, President OF the United
and Is supposed 10 be mortay wounded, by sin
President Garfield was about to take the train to pay
yisdt 70 ms wife and children who were soonlms at
intention after Visiting them to attend the commence
mcnt exercises OF Williams College, at Williamstown,
Mass. lie was unconscious of any attempt upon bis
NE and with the fun hope and expectation OF joining the
friends OF ms college days and Alma Mater.
Nhreos II is apparent that the in bad for weeks
conceived the terrible crime and hal laid his plans
crey and conGe TO no one TIE least intention of
his wicked ana horrible purpose. while President
was leaning upon the of Secretary Blame The
s sreed me SPOT and carefully awaited the oppor-
Uhehs This Is the second murcrous assault that has
been made since the organization of Government upon
the life of the Chief Magistrate, the first having been
successful and the second from present appearances
nave reason 10 believe VIII also prove fatal. Let nope
and pray that God in His mercy, viii aly and
aprchensions by restoring the President OF the United
states to health and Sparing his life his family
the Nation and his services ucope OF our beloved
country; therefore, be il
RcSoiced. That we sympahize with the family of James
\. Garfield in this sad bour a1icfio. ana with
lc wh0e country IN lis sorrow for this terrible event,
III It's hodr Of peace and prosperity
HeSGffcd fal II becomes our duty to support and
tain the Administration in their efforts to allay public
excitement and TO render all the posi-
PIE Tor rs to give them in the discharge of their duty
the country and people.
Rcso'red, That the imperative duty the Govern
hct 10 commence at once rigid investigation for the
purpose OF ascerining if Charles j. Gniteau acting
this terrible crime thai il it should appear thai
they be immediately arrested and have melted out
them the fuil punishment OF the law.
The resolutions adopted by a unanimous
rising vote.
john ID, Townsend read the following resolutions:
Rcsofrcd, That the Tammany Society unitcs with the
country in sentiments of confidence with the family OF
the President of the United States in their great allie
ton.
RsSorcd. That the Scribe OF the 'ramnanv Society he
directed To telegraph this expression of feeling
them at once.
This resolution was also adopted unanimously.
After the reading OF the Declaration OF Independ-
enco by Ambrose Mcneil, the Glee Club sang a
mournful hymn.
John Kelly then invited those present TO partake
of dinner in the basement of the building and the
proceedings in the hall closed.