The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-09-22

tiers of Senator Conkling. But 10 placate
the "anti-machine," or anti-Conkling fac
ton of New York Republicans, as was
said at the time, Judge Robertson, tie
leader of the -Conkling wing, was
nominated for the important position Of
Collector of the port of New York. This
caused political sensation. Mr.. Conk-
ling resolved to antagonize the admins
tration at every point and especially to
prevent the confirmation Of his political
enemy.
On the morning Of Saturday, July 2,
President Garfield was shot by Charles ].
Guiteau in the Baltimore and Potomac
Railroad depot as he was leaving Wash
ington for trip to New England. He |
then received the wound which has
brought en- his death
There are five Garfield children living,
two having died in infancy. The two
older boys, Harry and james have been
at school in New Hampshire. Mary, or
Molly as every body calls her, is hand
some, rosy.cheeked girl Of about 13. The
two younger boys, are named Irwin and
Abram. The Presidents mother is still
living and has long been member of his
family She is an intelligent, energetic
old lady, with clear head and strong
will, who keeps we'll posted in the news of
the day and is very proud of her sons
career, though more liberal of criticism
than of praise. In person the late Presi
dent was six feet high, broad-shouldered
and strongly built. He had an unusually
large head, that seemed to be three-fourths
forehead, light brown hair and beard,
large light-blue eyes, prominent nose
and full cheeks. lie dressed plainly, was
fond Of broad-brimmed SLOUGH hats and
stout boots, cared nothing for luxurious
living, was thoroughly temperate in all
respects and was devoted to his wife and
children aud very fond of his country
home. With men he was genial, approach
able, companionable and remarkably
entertaining talker.
SIX ETcH OF CHESTER ALLAN ARTHUR,
WHO NOW BECOMES PRESIDENT.
The Vice President of the United
States becomes President on the death of
\ General Garfield, the constitution provid-
4 ing that the duties of the Office shall de-
4 volve upon the Vice President in the event
} Of the removal 0 f the President by death,
4 resignation or inability to perform the
4 duties of his office. The man who was
a thought worthy Of this high Office, with
q all its possibilities, is Chester Allan
y Arthur.
. Mr.. Arthur is by birth Vermonter
3 and of Irish parentage. William Arthur,
81 his father, came from Ballymena, County
q Antrim. He was educated at Belfast
& College and when he was eighteen years
81 of age he came TO this country and be-
4 came Baptist clergyman. He was a
4 man Of learning and distinction. The
a mother Of Mr.. Arthur, Malvina Stone
s. was native Of this country. Mr.. Arthur
Il was born at Fairfield, Franklin county
q VT, October 5, 1880. His education was
1. principally acquired at the grammar
81 school Of Schenectady and Union College
y from which institution he graduated il
q IS4S. His father was no richer thar
8 other members Of his profession, and Mr.
s Arthur was obliged to earn much Of thu
money necessary to pay his expenses BY
81 teaching school. After graduating b
~ studied law in that home of great lawyers
q Ballston Springs. During this student
g ship also he taught school. He was ad
III mitted to the bar in 1852. and became tn,
g Jaw partner Of Judge E. D. Culver, 0
Brooklyn, New York, who in his day wa
s. a man of considerable note, having served
81 for time as Minister to one Of the Soutl
81 American States. The firm lasted fiv'
years, when Mr.. Arthur formed a part
nership with friend, Henry D. Gardner
the new firm starting out together to in'
place to practice in the West. Thi
"a was an unsuccessful attempt and the firm
# finally went back to New York, wher
~ Mr.. Arthur has lived ever since, know
81 to the community somewhat as lawyer
20 but chiefly as local leader of the Repuh
81 lican party.
Ia During the war Mr.. Arthur served Of
the staff of Governor E. D. Morgan, 70
81 the most of the time as quartermaste
@ general. 1t was this connection whicl
III introduced Mr.. arthur into politics. Al
ter the war his law practice was Of tina
ri peculiar kind which consists largely j
# looking after matters Of legislation. Thi
work made him more and more familis
H with the habits of politicians. He 500
81 had wide acquaintance, mainly, how
ever, among the public men of Ne
- York.
M AN ACTIVE POLITICIAN.
81 He was very young when he became
Il power in the politics of New York cit
M He was always friend of the men VIII
IA now compose what is known as the sta
III wart wing Of the Republican party.
81 AS COLLECTOR.
IS He took his Office as Collector of tn
"a Port of New York, December q, 1877.
n The abuses in the New York Custol
s. House were so gross upon his predecesso
81 Mnrnhv- and the consequent onfcr