Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-09-28

not TIE leader OF q faction, not the repre-
sentative of a political party, but the Chic
Executive OF o free and mighty people
And now, standing in the awful presenc,
Of Death, with the past in the background
and the future and eternity in front, 1t il
well that all parties unite in paying tribute
to the memory OF the illustrious dead.
Mr.. Chairman, Garfield was your Presi
dent, he was my President, he was ouI
President.
During the brief period he was per
mitted to perform his Executive duties,
he did it with a steady hand and a deter
mined purpose. He evinced q conserva-
tism that ennobled the man, and COM
mended him to all fair-minded citizens.
He possessed the discipline and learning
OF a scholar, the genius and magnetism
OF an orator, the wisdom and experience
Of q statesman and, / believe, he loved
his country and his whole country with q
pure and ardent affection.
With such qualifications, and a vigilance
and energy rarely surpassed or equaled in
ancient or modern times, he accepted from
the people the most imposing trust that
can ever be confided to mortal man. He
entered upon the discharge Of his official
duties, perplexing, complicated and bur-
densome, as such duties always are, and
notably so on the incoming Of a new Ad-
ministration, caused by the rapid increase
Of population and conflicting interests,
and guided the Ship OF State into smooth
waters, away from shoaf or storm, and
controlled the national affairs with a mas
ter hand. Yet, while he found no 'bed Of
roses within the precincts of the Execu-
tive Mansion, his marked ability and
craftsmanship were attracting the atten-
ton of the American people, and many
citizens OF this Republic, like many Of US,
though members Of another and antago-
nistic political party, began to hope, and
with good reason to believe, that his Ad-
ministration would be q successful one,
and inure to the best interests of all.
AT such a time, when in the prime Of
life, in the vigor Of manhood, in the en-
joyment of robust health, when his men,
tai strength, already largely developed
and still developing as years rolled on, he
was called from time to eternity. He was
killed by an assassin. The miserable mis-
creant, the murderer of Garfield, whose
name / will not mention, and whose char
acter and damned deed OF crime l have
not the patience to speak in detail on
an occasion like the present, for it would
W III W ~ utCllktuto vi tul1 du-
dience. ] will say, however, that in the
commission of such a crime, this cowardly
murderer Of Garfield turned his face
against the right and his heart against the
people, and such a villain, so dead to every
thing human, has mo right to live. Let
him suffer the full penalty of the law
But amidst the apparent gloom and dark
ness that pervade the public mind and
heart by reason OF this sad calamity that
has befallen US and our country, we can
not fail to see in letters Of silver with lin
ings of gold that our Government of free
institutions, and civil and religious liberty,
is based upon foundations broad and deep,
n the fabric is maintained, supported
and cemented by millions upon millions
of patriotic hands and hearts. Within
the past week the Chief Executive Of this
great Republic has died. The Vice-Presi-
dent is notified Of the sad event by the
Cabinet. He takes the oath of office as
President; he goes to the National Capt.
tai and enters upon the discharge OF his
duties as Chief Magistrate and Comman-
der Of the Army and Navy /; yet quiet pre-
walls and peace reigns in all departments
of the Government and among all its citi-
zens. No person interferes with the Con-
right of the incoming Presi-
dent. The sad event and sudden change,
with scarcely an interregnum, cause no po-
litical commotion, confusion, anarchy or
misrule, and not even a murmur of dis
Or discomfort among the peo-
pie. All recognize the laws and Constitu-
ton. All ardently hope and many most
sincerely believe that Chester A. Arthur's
Administration will be characterized by
prudence and ability, and that he will con-
troll our national affairs wisely and we'll.
But this is not the time to speculate upon
plans or theor les Of Arthur's Administra-
ton, nor is 1t fitting at these funeral cere-
to say aught that would reflect
upon the public record or private eharac-
ter Of the distinguished dead. Let his err
rors, if any he made, and his views. if any
he had, be buried in the dead past. Suffice
it to say that his colossal abilities and vir-
his public acts, writings and speeches,
will be an enduring monument of his
press may come down upon them, they
will ever remain warm and glowing ; they
will incite to noble aspiration and glorious
and illuminate the page Of
30 long az intelligence exists and
is known. Let the amber OF
the present and this age, therefore, inclose
and embalm all that is useful and bright
and beautiful in the public and private life
of James A. Garfield, whose name and
fame had already extended over two hem
ispheres, and when he had but.reached the
goal OF his ambition, the edict Of the AL
summoned him to appear before
the Great White Throne. He passed from
the stage Of public action. leaving o. a
to his wife, his children and aged
and revered mother, an honored name
and to his countrymen and coming gener-
atoms q record OF what he attained by dill
gence and perseverance under the barren
Influences Of u free institutions.
SPEECH OF HON. W. W. IsHoP
Mr.. Chairman: The ancients deifed
their departed heroes. With pompous
ceremonials and costly splendor they gave
proof to the living Of their affection and
esteem for the dead. Monuments were
erected to perpetuate their fame. But
monuments Of marble and bronze, statues
of brass and colossal memorial piles
crumble and decay, leaving no evidence
behind to prove by whom or for whom
they we're erected. The statues raised in
honor Of Numa the just have long since
gone to decay, still he. Is remembered for
his humanity and justice and the
purity of his administration and rule.
During his reign the gates Of the Temple
of James remained closed. Rome was at
peace with the world. His memory Is
still revered and kept sacred and secure in
the hearts Of the people, despite the lapse
OF time.
Mans noble deeds live forever. 1t Is
the love, affection and gratitude OF the
people that furnishes the material with
which imperishable monuments are con-
structed for the deserving; and when so
constructed the monument outlasts tablets
Of stone, pillaw of brass or statues OF
bronze. defying the effects Of changes IN
Governments and the powers OF time to
destroy. The pyramids Of Egypt, stand
ing upon the fat aud sandy plane, rearing
their heads to heaven, built no n knows
how. why, or by whom, evidently con.
structed by toillng slaves to crafty the
ambition and perpetuate the lame OF some
ta;lad ~ accomnlishment, and the name