The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1881-09-25
CALIFORNIA
EAsTERs STATES
The Catafaique at Cleveland.

EAsTERs STATES
The Catafaique at Cleveland.
CLEVELAND. sept % The catafal-
que on which Garfeld's remains still
he 10 state will occupy the center of
Monument Park and be imposing in
architecture and Dimensions. A plat
form will first be erected feet 6
inches above the level Of the ground.
approached by gentle incline from
the east aad west. This square paw
lion will be covered by : canopy at the
apex of which will be large globe,
upon which will stand the figure OK an
angel represented in the attitude Of
blessing. the hands extended in sorrow
and benedictiye love over the mourn
ing tbrong below. lis wings will be
extended, the snowy tips approaching
above The dimensions of the paw
lion are: Main part 40 feet square,
on each Of the four sides an open arch
q feet wide and 80 feet high; the can
opy will taper 10 an apex " feet above
the ground; the globe will be nearly 8
feet 10 diameter. and the statue will be
- feet in hight, its wing tip being q
total altitude us 90 fee. above the
ground. The keystone OF each arch
will be an eagle decorated with en-
blems OF mourning. The four columns
at the angles of the pavilion will be
surmounted by minarets % feet high,
fashioned Of festooned flags. Project
ing from each corner will be magnifi-
cent banner. Around the entire paw
lion will run q decorated cornice.
while the structure will be profusely
fes.ooned with black and white dra-
perry. blended with artistic simplicity.
Florists are TO impoverish their green.
houses 10 furnishing floral decorations
These will be most elaborate. Laurel
wreaths will fill up inches in the
structure. Draped cahons will be at
each corner of the platform. Imposs
ing projections will be constructed at
the base for this purpose. The casket
containing the remains will be placed
in the center OF this pavilion upon
slight elevation, and guarded by force
OF Artillery.
From the Queen.
WASHINGTON. Sept. Queen Vic
toria has had q magnificent floral
tribute placed at the head Of the Presi-
dents bier. inscribed, Queen Victoria
to the memory Of the late President
Garfield. An expression Of her sorrow
aud sympathy with Mrs Garfield and
the American nation
Arthur's Inaugural Address.
Arthur's address at taking the oath
OF Office at the capitol was as follows:
For the fourth time in the history OF
the Republic. its Chief Magistrate has
been removed by death. All hearts
are filed with grief and horro- at the
hideous crime which has darkened our
laud. and the memory of the murdered
President. his protracted sufferings.
his uuyielding fortitude, his example
aud achievements, his life and pathos,
and his death will forever Hume the
pages Of our history. For the fourth
time the officer elected by the people
and ordained by the constitution to fill
the vacancy so created is called to as
sumo tho executive chair. The wisdom
OF our fathers. foreseeipg even the
most dire possibilities, made sure the
Government should never be imperilled
because Of the uncertainty of human
life. Man may die. but the fabrics of
our free institutions remain unbroken.
No higher or more assuring proof
could exist OF the strength and per-
manency OF the popular government
than the fact that though one chosen
Of the people DO struck down, bis con-
stitutional successor is peacefully in
stalled without shock or strain. except
the sorrow which mourns the bereaye.
ment. All the noble aspirations Of my
lamented predecessor, which found ex-
preston in his life measures, devised
and suggested during his brief admin
istration, TO correct abuses and enforce
economy. to advance prosperity aud
promote the general welfare. to ensure
domestic security and maintain friendly
and honorable relations with all ma
lions OF the earth. will DO garnered in
the hearts of the people. aud it will be
my earnest endeavor to profit aud 20
see that the nation shall profit by his
example and experiences, aud prosper.
Ivy bless our country. Our fiscal policy
IL fixed by law, is we'll grounded aud
generally approved. No threatening
imue mars our foreign intercourse, and
the wisdom, integrity and thrift OF our
people may be trusted to continue the
uadisturbed presen, career of peace,
tranquility aud welfsre. The gloon
and anxiety which have enahrouded
eur country must make repose espe.
cially welcome now. No demand fer
speedy Legislation has been heard and
no adequate occasion is apparent for an
unusual session OF Congress. The con
stitution defines the powers aud func.
tions OF the executive as clearly as those
OF other departments Of the Govern
ment, and he mus. answer for the Just
exercise OF the discretion il permits
and the performances Of the duties aud
responsibilities; aud profoundly con.
scious Of their magnitu lie and gravity.
/ assume the trsst imposed by the cen.
stitution, relying for aid upon divine
| guidance and the virtue. patriotism
and intelligence Of the American peo>
pie.
Arthur viii rot Occupy the white
House.
NEW YORK. Sept. Ex-senator Jones
OF Nevada says that President Arthur
would. after leaving his house. probs.
bly, reside At private hotel until the
White House is rendered habitsble.
At present il Is not so. IL should be
repaired ard remodeied. 4 am 9 mem
Der Of the Senate Committee which has