Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-09-28

been sent for, J. &. Brady and Charles
Donohue, Judge Brady arrived, with
Messrs. Rollins and Root, at ten min
utes before two, but the ceremony was
out of courtesy deferred until Judge
Donohue's arrival, at little after two
O'Clock, with ex-Commissioner French
Judge Brady stood on the other side OF
the table, facing Gen. Arthur. Group
ed around the two men were Judge
Denohue, Eithu Roet, Commissioner
French and Daniel G.. Rollins, and
Gen. Arthur's son. Judge Brady slow
ly advanced step and raised his right
hand. Gen. Arthur did likewise. A
moment OF Impressive silence followed.
Gen. Arthur's features were almost
fixed. Then Judge Brady administered
the oath, Gen. Arthur speaking IN a
clear. ringing voice L do solemnly
swear that will faithfully execute the
Office of President Of the United States,
and Will, to the best Of my ability,
preserve, protect and defend the con-
stitutlon Of the United States.
After this he remained standing a
momentlonger, his hand still raised
No one spoke, nor did the President
afterwards give expression to any
emotion.
LONG BRANCH, N. j., Sept. co.
Several republican members Of Con-
gless who are here express Themselves
very decidedly as opposed to an extra
session of Congress, and will so ot'fy
Pres dent Arthur. They say that no
good result canlfollew and that theie is
no necessity for it.
PRESIDENT GARFIELD's LAST EI-TEN.
DED CONVERSATION.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20.-The last
conversation Of any great length which
President Garfield had with any one
was with Secretary Blaine. This &C.
CURED on the evening Of the first Of
July, and but few hours before be was
shot. Mr.. Blaine spent the greater
part ofIhe evening with him, as it had
been arranged that the Secretary OF
State seuld remain in the, city and
finish sme details Of business which the
Presldeat had not been able to do
Among gother things SAID by the Presi-
dent toNr. Blame during the conver-
sation hat evening, before his attemp-
ted VACATION tour, was this: L have
now completed four months Of the ad-
miu;stnlion, and everything is gong
we'll. The cabinet is each day becom-
ing mon welded. The, never has
been an unk;nd word said Pcr0's that
cabinet table"
A HEAVY LIFE INSURANCE.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20.-The
Washiugtogsgcnt of the Equitable In
sufance CNfSsT said this morning
that President Garfield had twenty-five
thousand dollars insurance on his lie III
that company, and that he also had
policies in other companies.
THE FEELING IN NEW YORK
NEW YORK, Sept. 20. The announce
ment Of President Garield's death cans
ed general sorrow throughout the entire
city. All buildings stores and hundreds
of private residences were heavily
draped. and many of the people appear
ed on the streets wearing morning bads-
es. The feeling against Guiteau, the
assassin, is very great. The scene at
Gen. Arthur's residence, where the
oath Of office was administered, was
one ofgreat solemnlty. There was an
apparent desire on the part OF all to up
hole the new President and general
wish expressed that he may prove
equal TO the situation. Some, how
ever. appear anxious, and have fear
that be will be controlled by clique
The intimate friends ofGen. Arthur are
of the opinlen that such fears are
greundess. and that he will rise above
party aud work solely for the good oi
the country. There are ne fears OF 6
political crisis for some time. foliti-
Clans Especially those holding office
are. however, uneasy about the future
Merchants generally concede that thu
Iall trade will not be afectsd by the
unfortunate death OF President Gar
field.
President Arthur's policy has no
been made known except 50 lar al
| foreshadoved by his letter Of accept
ance as Vce-President. He is retlcen
as TO the hture policy of his admins
tra,ion, but it is believed that he vii
not disturb the general ro.pe.ous cond
lion of aff,irs.
The courts, municipal offices an
commercial exchanges were all closed
today. The board OF aldermen assem-
bled this evening and passed suitable
resolutions expressive OF sorrow al VI
death OF the President.
| Custom,house officials are greatly
disturbed, apprehending the removal Q
Judge Robertson as collect of the port
A majority of both parties are, ho"
aver. arm in the belief that Presiden
Arthur will not disturb the presen
officials except as necessity may rt
quire.
Tonight the various political head
quarters are besieged, and little is tall
ed of but the death Of President Gal
6,ld. General regret is expressed
the announcement that the remain
will not pass through this city. Tt
, feeling against Guiteau tonight grows
intensity. There is general feeling
regret and sorrow expressed ter Mr.