Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-07-09

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nate inquiries were made as to how,
with what kind of IA weapon, and
by whom, the frightful deed was
done.
1t was soon learned that the
mans name was Charles j. Quit
teau, or (Guiteau). That he was
originally from Freeport, H., but
of late years had been living the life
of a shyster lawyer and vagabond
in Chicago, New York and WASH
ington; that the weapon used was a
new, large-sized, five chambered
revolver, of forty-four calibre, COM
monty called a "bull-dog.' Quit
eau fired two shots, while standing
in three feet of the president. The
president had just arrived at the
Baltimore and Potomac. depot,
where he was about to take the
train for New York, there to join
his wife and go on a short visit to
Cyrus w. Field at his country resi-
dence on the Hudson.
He had just alighted from his
carriage, ana was passing through
the waiting room on his way to the
train, arm in arm with Secretary
Blaine. When half way across the
room two shots were fired in quick
succession. The president reeled
and fell. The assassin attempted to
make his escape, but was arrested
by the ticket agent and officers and
rushed off to Jail. The president
was lifted from the floor and sur
geons summoned. One ball had
entered the back of the right side,
between the hip and the kidney,
making very dangerous wound.
The other shot grazed the right
arm, doing little damage. A short
while afterwards the president was
removed to the White House, and
the best medical attention sent for.
The news of the awful crime was
telegraphed to all parts of the city
and all over the world, creating the
greatest sensation and excitement.
Vice-PreSident Arthur and all the
officials of the government were no
titled. Mrs. Garfield, who was at
Long Branch, was sent for, and ar
rived that afternoon. 1t was
thought the wound would necessa-
rily prove fatal in few hours, or
day or two at the farthest, but the
splendid health and robust consti-
tuition and wonderful will of the
president, together with the best
snedical attention, has sustained
aim for six days at this writing
4 Thursday, and strong hopes are
entertained of his ultimate recov-
cry. Ifthe hopes and prayers of an
outraged people will avail any
thing, he will pass the terrible or
deal and live.
The press of the country have
been crowded to repletion with
minute details of the unfortunate,
lamentable tragedy. BY some, it is
thought to be the irresponsible act
of a maniac, by others, that a polit-
zeal conspiracy was ut the bottom
of the affair. No clue as yet has
been found of any completely in the
deed. Every conceivable motive
and conjecture as to what led to the
act has been discussed and re-dis-
cussed, and all is yet uncertain.
The whole nation has been kept in
fearful suspense, and the issue is
not yet determined. All is yet only
speculation as to what motive
prompted the assassin. Some are
disposed to charge the Stalwart
leaders; others the Star Route job
bers, while the greater number
think it was the Individual act of
an insane man,
l. uO AOiAOWAAS lItlSlos WlISACA ny
Guiteau, give the only reason he
has yet assigned for his attempt
upon the presidents life. The first
was picked up on the street soon
after the. shooting, and was adj
dressed: "To Gen. Sherman, War
Department. Please deliver at
once" The last was taken from
his pocket in Jail:
10 Gen. Sherman
I have just shot the president.
shot him several times, as / wished
him to go as easily as possible. His
death was a political necessity. /
am a lawyer, theologian and politi-
clan. am Stalwart of StalWarts.
/ was with Gen. Grant and the rest
of our men at Albany during the
canvass. 1 am going to Jail. Please
order out your troops AMI take pos
session of the Jail at once.
Very respectfully,