Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-05
ESTABLISHED 1850.

COLUMBUS, GA, July At a public
meeting OF the citizens of this city held in
the Opera House to-day, the following
resolution was unanimously adopted
ReSolUed, That the Chairman of this meet
ing be requested to send the following by
telegraph to Hon. J. G. Blaine as the ex-
preston OF the universal sentiment OF this
community:
Hon James g. Blaine, Secretary of State:
Ire people of Columbus, Ca, in public
meeting assembled, express their great alb
horrenee at the attempted assassination of
the President of the United States. They
deplore the act as public calamity, and re-
sent it as a national outrage. Please signify
these sentiments to the President, and as
sure him of our earnest wish for his reeov-
cry. Also, express to Mrs. Garfield our
Wsrmest sympathies In her great sffliction.
MARTIN j. CRAWFORD, Chairman.
WALTER H. JOHNSON, Secretary.
THE CALAMITY IN THE CHURCHES.
LONDON, July AT the close of his SER
mon at the City Temple (Congregational) on
Sunday Rev. DR.. Parker read the following:
"ReSOlUed, That this congregation, repre-
senting every shade of religious and political
opinion, has heard with inexpressible horror
of the attempt to assassinate the President
Of The United States, aud most profoundly
national CONSERVATION and Distress"
DR.. Parker then asked the congregation
II they approved the resolution to rise. The
congregation Immediately rose en- masse.
Special prayer for the recovery of Presi-
dent Garfield was offered at Mr.. Spurgeon's
tabernacle yesterday.
LONDON, July 4-The Bishop of Man
chester, preaching in the Cathedral Sunday
evening on the signs of the times, said he
had hno cfa arfl cd 81 Hxo~ -
the life of President Garfield. ''It would
seem," he said, "that Presidents are
no safer in their modest mansions
than the representatives of imperial des-
p0tism, encircled by thousands of guards.
The world was out of order. Men did what
they would. Unbridled appetite, un-
checked lust, contempt of authority aud
a refusal to submit to law, were signs OF the
times" He left it to the consciousness OF
his hearers whether they were helping or
hopeful ones.
QUEBEC, July An the Englsh Cathe-
dral yesterday prayers were offered for the
recovery of President Garfield. Great
sympathy is expressed for him and his
family, and the hotels and the offices of the
newspapers and OF Consul Wasson are be-
sieged by anxious inquirers for the latest
bulletins.
WORCESTER, MASS, July "A union
Mechanics Hall, fifteen hundred people be-
ing present. Prayers were offered by lead
ing citizens. Senator Hoar said all citizens
here feel as though their own first born was
lying at the point of death. There are
times when we realize most deeply what
we owe to cur country. This is such
an occasion, and no courage, no com
fort, except those which come to
Christian hearts from Gods Word can
w Mt nd
articulate cry, but the only cry that can
alleviate our pain is that cry to God, which
bis ministers can best utter. The love of
the people for the President is not mis-
placed. He has great, brave, affectionate
heart. He loves his country. He has high
conception Of pure administration, and if
we are to lose him it will be the greatest
single calamity, except the death of Lin
colu, that has ever fallen upon this country,
Senator Hoar spoke of his own close per-
sonal relations with the President, aud of
his glorious New England ancestry, who par
ticipated in the fret struggle of the revolu-
tion. "Their noble qualities, !" said Senator
Hoar, "have descended to him. God
grant that this precious life, this
brave soul, this teeming brain may be sparedl
God grant that in this hour of peril all may
share the faith and courage which fill his
own SOUL" Several other addresses were
made.
GREAT MEETING IN BANGOR, MAINE.
BANGOR, Me, July 4.-The streets have
been thronged with people from all the
surrounding country, but the grave situa-
tion at Washington casts heavy shadow
over an otherwise festive celebration of In
dependence day. At 1890 a. m. the pro-
cession formed, and marched over a short
route with drums mUf1led, and the troops
carried reversed arms, and wore Grape on
their collars in token of the
public sorrow at the critical condi-
ton OF the Chief Magistrate. The
procession marched to the First Parish
Church, where a great concourse had as
sembled, and a meeting was organized.
The venerable Chief Justice Appleton pre-
sided, and made some brief, feeling
remarks, as did also ex-Vice President
Hamlin, Judge John E. Peters, G. A. Bou-
te'le and others, on the attempted asssassina-
tion of President Garfield, after which
appropriate resolutions of sympathy for the
President and family were unanimously
adopted.
GOOD WISHES FROM AUGUSTA.
AUGUSTA. GA, July 4-The City Council
of Augusta has adopted resolutions express
ing sorrow and indignation at the attempt
to ssssssinate President Garfield, extending
sympathy to his family and expressing the
hope that the President may be spared to
discharge for the good of the country the
important duties Of his exalted position.
Mayor May was instructed to telegraph the
resolutions to the Department of State.
ANXIETY IN MOBILE.
MOBILE, July 4.-Great excitement pre-
walls in the city, and the universal express
sion is one of horror at the crime. Crowds
congregste around the telegraph Office and
deep sympathy Is felt. The bulletins are
anxlously expected.
BUSINESS SUSPENDED.
STAUNToN, VA, July 4.-The most in
tense sorrow prevails in this city, in conse-
quence of the Presidents condition. Bust
ness is almost entirely suspended, and
crowds are gathered around the bulletin
boards.