New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-27

In all parts of this country the sad occasion
elected manifestations of genuine sympathy.
GREAT BRITAIN IN MOURNING.
aoxpON SHOPS CLOSED AND FLAGS DISPLAYED AT
uALFMAsT--A GREAT ASSEMBLAGE AT DR.
packers CITY TEMPLE--A LARGE MEETING AT
BRADFORD.
JoSpoy. Sept 26.-In London to-day the signs of
,,ourning were general and spontaneous, and all
ogree that mourning was never so generally worn
cora foreigner The omnibus drivers and many of
,ba carriers and draymen had their whips decorated
with Grape while in what are usually the busiest
thoronghfares, such as the Strand, Fleet-st. and
Cheapsiac many of the shops and all the daily
newspaper offices were partially closed. Many shops
displayed large portraits of President Garfield in
their windows The hotels displayed flags at half
mast and had their windOw-blinds lowered. The
latter indication of mourning is also visible at all
4he ROYAL palaces, at the Mansion House, at n num-
Der of private residences throughout the metropolis
and at the political and private clubs. Tue Offices
of the Direct United States Cable Company and
hnclo-American Telegraph Company, On Throg-
morton-St. conspicuous by their display of the
American flag hOlsted at halfmast and covered with
crane number of other business offices connected
with America were draped in black. All the flags
on the River Thames were at half-mast as were also
those ON many Of the halls of the city companies
The London LOullltIfldl cAle ROOMS, IN MluClNg-
lane closed at p. M and the Office of the Govern
ment of New-Zealand did not open at all.
When the guard was relieved at St. James's Palace
the band. under the direction of Godfrey played n
dead march and other music OF similar character
There was a great crowd present.
large number of churches tolled their bells.
Many of them held midday service.
At the afternoon service at Westminster Abbey
to-day, the prayers of the congregation were re-
quesed for the widow and family of President Gar
field. Canons Cheadle, Duckworth and Farrar as
sisted at the service.
In the business portion of the West End of Lon
don, particularly in Rrgent-st and Oxford-st, there
was hardly a shop which did not show some sign OF
mourning
SERVICE AT THE CITY TEMPLE.
There was another remarkable demonstration at
DR.. Parker's City Temple, which was crowded to
pyerfowing, there being hundreds of people outside
unable tn gain admittance. The pulpit was draped
with Grape and the stars and stripes blended, and
with a magnificent white wreath. The service
began with the anthem, Sleep thy last
sleep" followed by the dead march, so be
thou faithful unto death" Prayer was offered by
the Rev. Newman Hail, the burden of which was.
"Thy win be done" The solo. Il know that my
Redeemet lveth," was then sung by Miss Bcebe.
Dr Parker took rs his text. As in Adam all died"
lie said: THE funeral is attended by the whole
civilized world. 1t Is impossible to recall an in
stance where deeper sympathy has been displayed
by one nation for another President Garfield
greatness in life concealed by nodesty but is
now seen by every one" He sketched General Gar
fields career. showing its wonderful vicis-
situdes He had handled the world brave
~. The throne which knew him best was that he has
left In the hearts of the people. As the next To-
that Of the Queen, that of Quecn Lucy Garfield
stands in all English hearts Death won a poor
victory cOmpaTed with hers She behaved with a
her ism which would thrill the world.
At the suggestion of DIR. Parker message express
Ing admiration and the deepest sympathy sent
by cable Ia Mrs. Garfield, the audience smnltape-
ousy rising as sign of assent The service concluded
% Nearer my God to Thee"
The Rev. Newman Hall preaching at Christ
Church, Westminster, yesterday, a number OF
ARs,ricans being present. said that, though dead
Garfield lives in the living union between England
DIR. Parker. OF the City Temple. eulogized the
late President Garfield and his widow.
Moncnre ID Conway preaching at the South
Place Chapel, Finsbury said that the death of
President Garfield had united the North and South
IN America to degree that had not existed since
: The Rev. Dr. Hermann Adler in his sermon at the
Tayswatcr Synagogue, paid tribute to the mem
DRY OF President Garfield
PERPETUAL HARMONY DESIRED.
The PaH Mall Gazette this morning SAID To-day
when England and America stand mourners be-
side grave, may venture to hope that the
dered by the Revoluti nary War are finally passed
away" The article suggests. also. that England
and America shall endeavor TO arrange some kind OF
an informal union for the prevention of inernecint
strife. If an European concert" il says, "despit'
almost Insurmountable difficulties, is recognized "A,
3 political necessity. why should there not be al
Anglo American concert wide enough to include il
one fatherland all English-speaking men,"
Al special meeting the bennington Town Coun
eii has passed vote of sympathy with the widow
Of President Garfield.
In orfg lad IL fl,f
Parish Church. All the foreign ConSulaes hat
flags at half-mast and similar honors were paid b.,
She port and the garrison. The window blinds o.
most of the private residences were down.
In windsor the American flag was hoisted mt half
mast on the Town Hall. Many of the shops wer,
partially closed: The bells the Castle and Parish
Church were toled for an hour
At Glasgow the flags were at half-mast and the
bells were tolled for an hour. The principal mar
kets Were closed for the afternoon.
In Manchester business was to a great extent sus-
dral. The Manchester Guardian appeared to-day
with deep mourning border
town meeting was held at Oldham tonight ia
express sympathy with Mrs. Garfield and the Amer
Business is suspended in Liverpool, and the bells
rang muillcd peals The Mayor of Liverpool and
the principal officials of the city attended in state
the special funeral services IN memory of the late
President at the Pro-Cathedral. which was filled
In Birmingham all the markets were closed.
accounts of mourning manifestations In honor OF
the late President come from birmingham, Oxford
mote towns of Ireland and Scotland. In several
towns the municipal authorities requested the shop
keepers to show their respect for the late President
Earhed 10y closing some of their shutters more par
ncularly during the funeral
constant stream of addresses of coincidence from
nearly every provincial borough and from political
societies Of every shade of opinion continues to
nVe at the American Legation.
THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND SERVICE.
Memorial services held in the church of st.
Aartlin- Field this evening. Long before their
commencement the approaches To the church were
crowded with English and American mourn