Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-10-15

WASHINGTON, October 14th.--In taking the chair
President pro TEN. of the Senate yesterday
Davis made brief speech, saying the high honor
conferred upon him came without any expectation
on his part. Ii the compliment had carried any
party obligation with it he should have felt con-
strained to decline it.
Kelloggs resolution calling for the papers in the
case of yincinzo Rebeo was adopted, and the rese-
luton for striking gold medal in honor of James
A Garfield, President of the United States was re-
ferred to the Committee on Library.
Adjourned
WASHINGTON, October 14th.-In the Senate to-day
the resolution offered yesterday by Lamar relative
to the interoceanic canal was adopted, as was also
the resolution offered by Edmunds investing the
Judiciary Committee with the inquiry whether the
proceedings for the extradition Of Vineienzo Re-
bello were in accordance with law.
resolution by Sherman, calling on the Secre-
tary OF the Treasury for the report OF j. F. Meline
was laid over one day.
The Senate then went into executive session.
The Star Route Cases-Arraignment OF
GuiIeau.
WASHINGTON, October I4th.-There was a very
large attendance this morning in the Criminal
Court. In the star route cases, Robert G. Ingersou
said he was not willing to begin his argument, un-
less the whole matter could be finished in a day or
two, and Cook for the Government, said he was not
ready, owing to the absence of counsel. The case
was allowed to remain open for two weeks the time
for opening the argument to be fixed after that time
When it became known that the arraignment of
Guiteau was actually going to take place. a very in
Col IS ;ptor
tested. There was an unusual display Of police
force about the Courtroom, although there were q
large number of detectives not uniformed.
At quarter past II soldiers took seats at the
lawyers table, and Immediately afterward the door
Of the witness room was opened and gave entrance
to Marshal Aenry aud two Deputy Marshals, having
between them and hustling along the bowed and
cowed figure of Guiteau, for whom they made way
to the seat reserved for HIM beside his counsel.
Then one of the guards unlocked his handouts,
giving the prisoner the use of his hands.
Guiteau seemed broken down in health and un-
cared for in person. His dark clothes were rusty
and shabby, and his whole person presented mis-
cradle, neglected appearance.
After the excitement had subsidized, District At
torney Corkhill rose and addressed the Judge He
said The Grand Jury of the District of Columbia
has indicted Charles J. Guteau for the murder OF
James A. Garfield The prisoner is in Court. 1
ask that he be arraigned and required to plead to
the indictment"
The prisoner was ordered to stand up and in
languid manner obeyed.
The Clerk said " Is your name Charles j. Gui-
teau p
The prisoner assented by nod.
The Clerk then proceeded to read the Indictment.
The prisoner stood with his head most of the time
inclined to the right shoulder, his eyes half closed
or wholly SO, hands crossed as if still handcufed,
and general air of sickly appearance
The reading occupied nearly half an hour and
during all that time Guiteau hardly once changed
bis attitude bearing and barely opened his eyes
The New President Pro Tenn.
WASHINGTON, October 14th.-The Republican Sem
ators questioned in regard to the future action Of
David Davis profess to have no knowledge of how
he will vote on Secretary and Sergeant-at-Arms. If
any such knowledge exists it is confined to those
who were very earnest in bringing about the cleo
ton. The Republican Senator'S without exception
repudiate the assertion that there was any bargain
as to the future and say that the busting of Bayard
was done to remove, much possible, the dam
ger Of Arthur's assassination.
The First Assistant POstmaster.GeneraI-
ship.
WASHINGTON, October 14th.-Tyner has been in
vited to resign the First Assistant Postmaster-Gen
eralship 1t is probable that he will be succeeded
by Frank Hatton, of the Burlington HatoEeye.
Nominations by the President.
WASHINGTON, October 14th.-The President to-
day sent the following nominations to the Senate
Captain John G. Walker, of Iowa. Chief of the
Bureau of Navigation, Navy Department; VIM. C.
Raunniss, United States Marshal for the Southern
District of Mississippi Charles n. Webb, Register
of the Land Office at Deadwood Dakota.
The Proposed Garfield Memorial Hos
pIial.
WASHINGTON, October 14th. = The executive
committee having in charge the erection
of national and international Garfield Me-
mortal Hospital in Washington met last
evening, General Sherman presiding. Nearly all
the members were present. Standing committees
were appointed. Secretary Blaine submitted the
following appeal, and it was unanimously adopted
The citizens OF Washington, and the officials hav-
ing residence here, have united in moy erient to
do marked and enduring honor to the Of the
late President, whose great life was so sadly and
tragcay ended. His reputation as a statesman,
legislator and executive, acquired in this Capt.
toll Beyond his claims to admiration and gratitude,
he was personally beloved by all classes of citizens
in degree that rarely falls to the lot Of any public
man. Rejecting his own wishes, so far as they may
be inferred from his career and his character the
designed is that of national hospital, to
be located in the District of Columbia to be known
forever BY his name. 1t will be provision for the
relief OF human suffering, from the cup Of which
he drank the bitterest dregs, aud in the breadth
of its human charity it will fifty perpetuate the
noble nature and the exalted aims Of the hero and
martyr. The hospital is designed to be wide in
its scope of benefcence as was the kindly heart of
the dead President in its outstretch OF human SYM
pathies. 1t will be open to those needing its aid
and minstration without regard to class, creed or
color A sufferer in need of help viii be the only
passport required to enter into the door and secure
its aid Such institution, founded on
the cause Of charity, and bearing the name
of Garfield" appeals to the generosity Of every
one To every one this appeal is made Contribu-
tions small and great, are solicited, and may be
safely RENTED to Hon. James Gilfllan, Treasurer
of the United States, who has consented to act as
Treasurer OF the fund. He gives twice who gives
quickly. Let the response be prompt, generous and
universal.
GEN W. t. SHERMAN, Chairman.
JOHN T. BAKER, Secretary
The meeting was very enthusiastic. and assurances
were given of undoubted success.
Internal Revenue sforekeeper.
: WASHINGTON, October 14th.-samue c. Bruce
has been appointed Internal Revenue storekeeper
for the FIRST District of California
THE GERM THEoRY.-The London Times,