The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-09-21

the city Of New York, took the oath OF Of.
fee as President Of the United Safes, TO
which office he succeeded by virtue OF the
Constitution.
President Arthur has entered upon the
discharge Of his official duties.
ROBsRr II. LINCOLN, Secretary OF War.
by command OF General Sherman.
Il. Z. DRUM, AdiutaDt-G eseral.
How the News Was Received.
NORFOLK, september 2G-0n the receipt
OF the intelligence OF the death OF the Pre-
sident the courthouse, fire department, aud
church bells were tOlIed. The announce
ment, although expected, created intense
feeling, and crowds coDgregated at the
newspaper Offices and on the streets. Great
sorrow is expressed.
MACON, GA, September 20.-All the bells
were tolled at midnight for the death Of the
President.
NASHVILLE, September 20.-The news Of
the Presidents death was received here
with universal regret. Bells were tOlled
and crowds gathered at the newspaper Of
ices and hotels 10 hear the fullest particu-
lars Obtainable.
NEw ORLEANS, September ~20.-Tokens OF
sorrow are everywhere visible here to-day.
The Cotton and Produce Exchanges closed
at noon in respect TO the memory OF Pre-
sident Garfield. Committees OF The Cotton
Exchange, Chamber OF Commerce, and
Produce Exchange were appointed with
the view Of giving formal expression TO the
sentiments OF the business community.
Public buildings and many stores are
draped i'm mourning, and flags throughout
the city are at half-maSt.
GratNTnN Va AantnmhnF On -DQQn
gloom overShadows the city. The bells
were tolled this morning aud minute guns
fired. Business is practically suspended.
The Supreme Court Of Appeals, now in ses-
sion here, has adjourned for the day. In
making the announcement the president OF
the court Judge Christian) addressed the
bar in The following terms: "Phe whole
country" he said, els In tears. Virginia
weeps. The South stands with the North,
appalled, with sorrow by the death OF the
great and noble man whose suffering and
courage and patient struggle with death
has swept the chords Of human sym pathy
everywhere and stirred to the depths the
heart OF our common humanity. The as.
~sassin's work is flushed the President Is
dead. God grant that we may not hereafter
have to say that republican liberty died
| with him, for the assassID's hand which
strikes down the chief Mangistrate OF a
great country is a blow struck at liberty
ITSELF" ~
WASHINGTON, September 20.-Dispatches
received from all parts OF the country indi-
cate the most profound sorrow at the Presi-
dents death, finding expression 10 a lavish
display Of mourning, general suspension Of
business, and concerted action on the part
Of municipal authorities and citizens look
iDg to appropriate observance on the day OF
the funeral.
SAN FRANCISCO, September 20.-Citizens
are this morning busiiy engaged in drapiDg
their places Of business In mourning. The
United states courts and offices are closed,
and meetings OF various public bodies ale
announced TO take suitable action.
English Grief and sympathy.
LONDON, September 2O.-The Queen has
telegraphed TO Mr.. Lowell, the American
| Minister, as follows with deep grief |
and my children learn the sad but not un-
expected news Of the fatal termination OF
the sufferings Of the President. His loss Is
q great misfortune. | have lesrned with
deep sorrow that the President has passed
away"
The Prince OF Wales telegraphs TO Mr..
Lowell: "The Princess and myself beg YOU
TO offer our sincere coincidence to Mrs. Gar
field"
Earl Granville, Secretary Of state for
Foreign AffIirs, telegraphed Mr.. Lowell
81 am deeply grieyed." He bias sent a ca
bic message TO Washington direct, request
ing the Secretary OF State 10 assure Mrs.
Garfield and the Government OF the g1ef
with which the English Government has
received The announcement.
Parliament not sitting pFeyeAts 1t from
giving a formal expression OF sorrow ana
sympathy universally felt, which Is deep.
ened BY the courage and dignity displayed
by the sufferer. A meeting OF Americans 10
London, under the auspices or the Amerleah
legation, wll be held ~ soon az proper az
Engagements are made. Accounts continue
10 arrive OF manifestations OF sympathy 10
the provinces OF England and Ireland, par
tieuiariy nj Cork, in consequence OF its intS
mate connection with American shipping
interests. The bells Of Chester cathedral
were tolled and also those OF some OF The
churches in the west end Of london. The
evening papers publish sympathetic Bio
gTaphies Of the late President.
s.Giye Him ~ Chaace."
BoSFoS, September 20.-Tbe Herald, - a
separate editorial on Mr.. Arthur, says:
I" BY me will OF God, THROUGH The folly Of 2
political convention and BY the actios Of
the people, Chester A. Arts0r is President
Of the United States. As such be - en-
titled TO a fair cbSBee-io bs judged by What
he does, not by what be has done; By what
he proves himself TO be, not by what the
people have Justly or ubjnstIy iudeSa him
10 be by his past a~eiiOas, The people have
shown that they are anxious TO tAak wei
OF him. He has him self chiefly 30 blams
for any limitations upon their trust, and be
will be one OF the blindest OF The blind
one OF those who will no. see-Fs be fsils Il
seize the opportunity now 0feIed him u
place himself at the head OF lbe nation II
fact as well as In name"