The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-09-21

pathy Governor Holiday has ttgds
Proclamation ordering the capitol q. Tie
State 70 be draped in mourning, Gia ftetr
ing that the Executive will wear Grape Tor
thirty days, and recommending all etesu-
tive officers to do the same; and ther
that the Executive will unite with thef iel'
low citizens in whatever further ceremonies
may be deemed proper.
poNISIoN sYSGPATHN
MONTREAL, September 2O-The death Of
the President, although not unexpected,
produced profound grief in this city.
Every token Of rcgretand sympathy fOF.hh
sorrowing family and the American people
was manifested by the citizenS A large
tug WIS flying at half mast from almost
every house, and emblens Of mourning
displayed on shop windows. Groups OF
people collected around the bulletin
boards, discussing the situation with sub
dued voices. The morning PAPERS were in
mourning, and gave long euiogistic articles
on the deceased. Had the President be.
Ionged to the British empire, no greater
evidences could be given than are apparent
here Of,the respect in which he has been
held or Of the sorrow for his untimely end.
AT BOSTON.
BosroS, September l9,-There was but
one session of the Stock Board and Mining
Exchange to-day on account OF the Presi-
dents death. Throughout the city the sal
news had the effect OF suspending Occupa-
tons nj every kind, and in many places
flags were placed at half-mast. Various
newspaper offices have flags draped. Alta
special meeting this morning OF both
branches OF the City Council, appropriate
remarks were made and resolutions adopt
ed extending to the afflicted tamily their
sincere sympathies in this sorrowful hour.
ATsT, LOUIS
ST, LOUIS, Mo-, September 20.-The i'm
preston created by the Presidents death is
profound. Flags are flying at half mast on
all public offices and many private build
ings, Many residences are also draped.
Tie Merchants Exchange adjourned, and
u mass meeting win be held on Change 10
express the sorrow and sympathy Of the
citizens;
\ &. Z OlIIo's CAPITAL
CoLUMBvs, o., September 9O.-The CAPT.
tai city rs whole mourns the death OF
President Garfield. Public buildings, bust
ness houses and private residences
are generally being dnped in the National
Colos, embroidered in black. Banners
bearing patriotic sentiments enunCiated by
the dead President are seen on every
hand. The public schools have been dis
missed for the day, and the city. has taken
OIL funeral air. y ~l.
AT TIE GOLDEN GATE. ..
San Francisco, September 20, -Buslnesa
is suspended in the wholesale part Of the
town. Banks, insurance offices and all pull =
lie offices, stock boards, ETC., are closed.
This evening committee OF the Board Of
Supervisors will meet committee OF other
bodies and representative citizens and de
cideupOn a proper observance OF the day
OF the funeral, The work OF draping tho
city in mourning is proceeding actively.
The popular expression OF respect and
regret even extended to the Chinese
quarters where flags are ut half mast and
theatres and other places OF amusement
closed. Minute guns are now being fired.
WHERE HE WILL SLEEP. I.
CLEVELAND, September 90 An i'm
prOmptu meeting Of citizens was held this
forenoon in the Mayors office, at which
preliminary steps were Aken toward ar
rangements for tho expected reception Of
the Presidents remains A committee was
appointed, and general meeting will b.
held this afternoon. Hon. Thomas Town
send, member Of Congress Of this district,
was delegated to 20 Immediately TO Long
Branch, place himself In communication
with the Government authorities and cor
respond with the committee here. Mr..
Townsend left by the first train aftOr the
meeting. The City Council also met this
forenoon and adopted memorial resolu-
ton, and appointed committees tO cooper
ute with the Mayor in whatever way be
necessary for paying final respects To the
country's hOn0rGd dead.
The following telegram was sent to-day
by the trustees Of the Lake View Cemetery,
rs fOreshadOwed in last nights report; b
Mrs. j. A. Garfield, Elberon, long Branch:
III behalf Of the trustees w tender you
ground in Lake View Cemetery for the
burial OF our lamented President Such az
your friends may select.
J. II. WADE,
II. B. HAYNE,
SELAIT CHAABRWL,N,
. D..... p II. BGBcoCK,
WM. BINGHAM,
Elk. Committee.
This was supplemented by the following:
The Mayor OF Cleveland to-day sent the
following dispatch:
Mrs j. A. Garfield, Long Branch, MI;
9 The people Of this city, who have borne
such love and honor to your husband
most sincerely and earnestly desire that
his grave may be made here among lis.
Allow ME, dear madame, TO add TO this
publicly expressed desire Of our citizens
my own personal and official concurrence.
[Signed,l Il. Il. HERRIcE,
Mayor.
All the military and Masonic organi1a-
tons Of the city and adjacent country have
rendered 10 Mayor HerriCk their services
as escorts to the Presidents remains when
they arrive.
AN AFFAIR or HONOR.