The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-07-04
THE COUNTRY's SORROW.
In New York,


NEW YORK, July 1.-The news down town
was received with CONSERVATION and ca used
much excitement on Wall street. Bro kers
and bankers almost forgot their busine IS in
their eagerness to beseiged Kiernans News
Agency on Broad street where dispatches
from Washington constantly arriving and be-
ing distributed. Groups were in adjoining
streets anxiously discussing the subject. At
the opening of the Stock Exchange the ne WIS
almost suspended business, but further dis
patches announcing that the wounded Presi-
dent was in fair way to recover and was not
so dangerously wounded as first reported
caused reaction and the decline soon recover
cd.
In Montreal.
MONTREAL, July 2.-Intense excitement
prevails here about the attempted murder of
President Garfield. Crowds discussed the
situation and the utmost sympathy expressed
for the President.
In Nashville.
WASHABLE, Tenn, July 2.-Our community
is shocked at the receipt of the news of the at
tempted assassination of the President Popular
indignation and adherence of the act is uni
versal. There is great anxiety to hear tidings
OF the wounded Presidents condition and ex-
preston of sympathy and hope for his ultimate
recovery are heard everywhere. Crowds are
gathered about newspaper offices and there are
inquiries for news dispatched from all parts OF
the state.
In Augusta, Me.
AUGUzTA, July Profound sorrow at the
sad news from Washington fills every heart.
Business has been entirely suspended during
the day throughout the city, while our streets
and public places have been thronged with
anxious inquiries. We are in the shadow of a
great public calamity.
In Savannah.
SAVANNAH, Ga, July 2-Dispatches briefly
announcing the President had been shot were
received here at 1870. this morning The
news created profound sensation and words
OF execration for the assassin and deep sympa-
thy for his victim are ON every lip.
In Charleston.
CHARLESTON S. c., July News of the
assassination of the President excited uniyer-
sal grief ard horror in Charleston. The Cham
Der OF Commerce held large meeting at Q
O'Clock. An address was made declaring the
sentiments OF sorrow, and resolutions were
adopted condemning, as the deepest crime the
act OF the assassin, and expressing a wish that
the President may soon be restored to the peo-
pie OF the United States to whom he is dear
without regard to political opinions, and dc.
claring to the President and his family the
sympathy of the people of Charleston
In Richmond.
RICHMOND, Va, July 1.-The most intense
excitement has prevailed here during the day
over the intelligence of the attempted assas-
sination of the President. Expressions of
De-
fallen the nation, and condemn nation of the
dastardly act are general.
In London.
LONDON. July 3.-The shooting of President
Garfield has excited profoundest grief among
the American residents in London. The first
news of the calamity was published between
four and five O'Clock, and it was received with
amazement and some incredulity. The after
noon papers, which on other days continue to
print editions until o'clock, leave off on Sat-
urdays at o'clock, so that the latest accounts
published contained only the first and uncer-
tain details of the Presidents condition. The
greatest anxiety was manifested to hear furth-
or news. The offices of the newspapers and
news agencies were visited by MANY indiyid-
uals to gain information. Crowds gathered at
the American Exchange in the Strand where
announcement is posted that bulletins would
be received by cable throughout the night.
AS the news spread among the theatres and
Sthsr places Of resort the Americans LETT the
evening dress went direct to the American
Exchange seeking news. There were numer-
Gus callers at U. S. Minister Lowel's private
residence to inquire concerning the President.
Earl Granville, foreign secretary, received a
telegram from the British legation at Wash
ington announcing the sad affair." and he at
once cabled his condolences The Queen, who
is at Windsor palace, Immediately on receipt
of the news personally telegraphed to Minister
Lowell message expressing deep regret.
At Long Branch.
LONG BRANCH, N. j., July 1.-The attempt
ed assassination of President Garfield created
profound sensation here. Gen. Grant was
among the first to extend sympathy to Mrs
Garfiele whose grief was, as might be expect
ed, almost uncomfortable. The General had
just received telegram stating that the
wounds from the assassin's bulletss would not
cause death and the perusal of this dispatch,
which was placed in Mrs. Garfeld's hands,
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occasioned by the first report. The Central
New Jersey and Pennsylvania railroads COM
bined in placing special train at the disposal
of Mrs. Garfield and family. The afflicted
family soon after boarded the train, which pro-
ceeded for Washington via Monmouth juno
ton, having the right of way in all cases..
AT the hotels all sorts of motives for the at
tempted assassination were discussed. Brok-
ers, many of whom remained here to attend
the races, were greatly excited over the start
ling news and all day telegraph wires were
burned with dispatches to various money GEN.
tres as to the effect of the news on the stock
market. Just after the departure of Mrs.
Garfield letter of coincidence was received
from Vice President Arthur. AT four o'clock
a dispatch announcing the death of the Presi-
dent reached here. This was followed by sew
eral OF the hotels lowering their flags to half
mast.
At Albany.
ALBANY, July 2.-The announcement of the
assassination of President Garfield created the
most intense excitement. The bulletins were
surrounded by hundreds of citizens, and peo-
pie came flocking to the centre of the city
from all parts. The Governor was furnished
with the kilograms as fast as received, and they
were transmitted by him to the Capitol. AT
II o'clock Mr.. Alvord announced to those in
the Assembly chamber that the Governor had
received dispatch stating that the attending