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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06
MT. Pleasant military Academy.

A SELECT Boarding School for Boys, at
IA Sing Sing onHudson, N. Y. The course
of instruction embraces the following depart
ment3 Classical, Modern Languages Ele-
mentary, Mathematical, English Studies, and
Natural Science. Glasses are also formed in
Music, Drawing, Fencing and Klocution. A
thoroughly organized Military Department,
Riding SCHOOL, with well trained horses, gym
nasium, etc. Will reopen Thursday, Septem.
Der 16 BENJAMIN & ALLEN, Principals
Savannah references Gen. g. NJ. Sorrel,
Capt. j. l.. Hardee, Mrs. G. w. Anderson. Mrs.
j. w. Burroughs. jy6-Im
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06
Little Giant Cotton Press.
The Only Hydraulic Cotton Press for Pickery
and Plantation Use in the Market.

IT is we'll known that the principle of n.y.
l. draulc pressure is one of the most power
full known to mechanics. 1t is the kind of
power used to compress cotton for shipment
abroad, and it has been simplifled SO as to
make it low priced enough for plantation use.
The LITTLE GIANT COTTON PRESS has been
thoroughly tested and has given great salts
faction wherever used. 1t has been awarded
presses wherever exhibited ITS GREAT
POWER-Oue man can press bale of cotton
Of 450 to 600 pounds In 6 to minutes ttme
and in / minute after the bale is out the press
is ready for the next. A space of 10x15 feet
being abundant room for it to work in. One
barrel of water will press many bales The
press can now be seen in full operation at the
establishment Of L. NJ. WAKEFIELD. ESQ, 1893
Bay street. Send for circulars containing tes-
timonias. THOS e. RYAN
IV6.2l&wiV9 % aug6 20
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06

Group, that dreadful disease which may
at any time attack a mothers darling, can
be cured by the use Of C0ussens' Honey of
Tar, the favOrite household remedy for
Coughs and Colds, Hoarseness, Bronchitis
and diseases OF the Throat and Lungs.
WIN W&w1t
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06

Letter from the Wife of One of the
Murderers-Eheir Native Place-A
singular COtncident-Is an Arrest
cd Murderer In New Orleans one of
the Men 2-TestimOny Before the
COrOner-Verdict of WIIlful MUIR
der.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06
HAEgNETC HOUSE.

This FavOrAte Family Hotel. Under
Its New management. Is Recon-
mended for the Excellence of las
Cuisine, HOmelike Comforts,
Prompt Attention and Moderate
Rates. HarnetG & George, Pro-
prLetOra,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06

Meeting OF Pulaski Council.
Meeting of Magnolia Eucampmeut.
Attention, German Volunteers.
Irish National Land League.
Notice OF closing hour OF banks.
Little Giant Cotton Press.
Hay. etc kennedy & Blum
Congress Hall Restaurant.
M. Pleasant Military Academy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06

g W Waters. Scriven county; j L McAlister.
Hsrdeeville; w Royall Wake Forest. N. c.; r
7 Jones, Wilmington; F G Merritt. N c.: H
New, S. c.; d r Kennedy, Ga; T G Vandrenil,
Worcester, Mass. H Kennedy, Atlanta; Mrs
I 2 Kennedy. Tampa, Fla; T B Beaudette,
Lemieny, Worcester. Mass H Davis, Kings
Ferry, Fla; G NJ Henry, Quitman
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06
white vests. White Vests,

The Southern Medical Record, Atlanta,
Ca, the leading Southern medical journal
says Liebig Co.'s Coca Beef Tonic is an in.
valuable preparation. Caution-Bewafe OF
cheap, worthless limitations under ours and
similar names. Ask for Coca Beef Tonic.
It is invaluable in dyspepsia, debility and
biliousness.
For sale by o. Butler, Savannah, Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06
funeral sJnrttattotis.

WICKHAM.-The friends and acquaintance
of Edward Wickham, Bridget WicKham, Rich
ard Wickham and Thomas Wickham. are re-
spectfully invited to attend the funeral OF Mrs.
BRIDGET WIcKHAM, from her late residence,
corner Indian and Mcguire streets, at 4 o'clock
THIS "wednesday AFTERNOON
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06

Prof. w. H. Robinson and Prof. H. W..
Cards celebrated orchestra are engaged for
the season at Chalybeate Springs.
iel5-Wtf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06

Is a pure and fragrant Toilet Powder.
To our lady readers we recommend j. 81 E.
Atkinson's Rose, White Rose, and Violet
Powder. iY6W&S2t
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06

The height Of the river at Augusta ct 1
o'clock p. N. yesterday was five feet SIX
inches, q fall OF three inches during the pre-
ceding twenty-four hours.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06

indications for the South Atlantic States
to-day Fair weather, variable winds, most
" westerly, higher barometer, stationary or
higher temperature.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06

Honor thy husband, thy sons and friends,
and send them all to buy an all Linen
Bosom Shirt for 75c., Straw Hat for &c.,
and to be convinced of the great reduction
in Gents Furnishing Goods at the Famous
New York Clothing House, l4O Congress
street. ie2Stf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06
HORSFORD'S ACID PHOSPHATE

Rinse the mouth with about a wineglass-
full of water into which five or six drops OF
Horsford's Acid Phosphate have been put,
after smoking or chewing; it will purify and
sweeten your breath.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06

Summer Clothing and Hats cheaper than
ever, at E. Heides, Headquarters for good
Clothing, 1S9 Congress street. jy2-tt
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06

Chalybeate Springs is the most popular
resort in the South. Everything frst-class
iel5-Wtf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06

TNbW ATIeapSl Lt.
Cures Piles, Rheumatism, Painful Month
lies and Female Weaknesses, Salt Rheum,
Pimples and other Eruptions. Sold in fifty
cents and dollar sizes. For sale by 0. But
Ter, Savannah, Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06

81 have used the Liebig Co.'s Arnicated
Extract of Witch Hazel in cases requiring
that valuable remedy, and have had every
reason to be satisfied with its purity and
efficiency.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06
Gxfmrsipt1s aud 2itnifs.
Savannah Volunteer Guards
SECOND GRAND
Moonlight Excursion to Tybee,
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9th.

GTEAMER PLANT leaves promptly at $3.50 p.
The excursionists will enjoy the grand moon
lit beach till 1890 p. m. Music will be fur
nshed by the Guards Band and fine String
Band. Bathing, dancing and enjoyment gen
orally. The committee will see that everything
is done to give good time. Furber's refresh
ments will be provided in abundance. Com
mittee-Lieut Allen. Co. B, Chairman Ord'ly
Sergt. H. G. Black, Co; A; Ord,ly Sergt w f.
Corpl l.. Young, Co. A; Private Thos. Screven,
Co B; Private Z. S. Sloan, Co. c; Private John
A. Hayward, Co. A; Private j. H. Schaeffer,
be had at the following stores: j. B. Fernan-
dez, o. Butler, r. H. Tatem, L. G. Strong. and
from any of the Committee ie24 a9. iyl,3
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06
wanaed-No ouestions Asked.

1900 men, youths and boys heads to fill
Straw and Light Felt Hats at actual cost.
Famous New York Clothing House, lao
Congress street. je28-tf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06

LaFar has Reduced straw Hats.
% Bull street. je30-tf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06

Boys Suits and Hats, at E. Heidt's. Sell
ing cheap to clear summer stock. jy2tf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06
HAY, CORN AND MEAT,

Ken SMALL bales PRIME TIMOTHY HAY,
sDOU 100 large bales NORTHERN HAY, 900
bushels PRIME MIXED CORN. 8, 900 pounds
DRY SALTED and SMOKED SHOULDERS,
500 pounds Choice SUGAR-CURED BREAK
FAST BACON. Landing and for sale.
KENNEDY 81 BLUM.
M fv61
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06

Comparative statement Of temperature at
Savannah, taken from the Signal Service
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06

+. Heidi is closing out his stock Of sum-
mer Clothing and Hats at low prices. jy2-tf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06
Meetings.
Magnolia Encampment No. 1,I.O.O.F.
Irish National Land League,

Irish National Land League.
public meeting of the League will be held
at mozart Hall on TUESDAY. 18th inst. at p.
N at which formal reception will be given
10 JOHN II. PARNELL. ESQ. as a represen-
tative of the Hon. CHAS. STEW Apr PsP-
NELL an
ADDRESSES will be delivered by several Of our
,r programme will appear in TOMORROW
Crhursday 81 paper.
NJ. j. DOYLE,
~ o,0r President.
-. =. Y NELL, SecY. jy6-1t
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06
DALMATlAN INSECT POWDER

TNOR Fleas, Flies and Mosquitoes. Also de-
L stroys Cabbage and Cotton Worms and
Vegetable Parasites of all kinds. Get the
best. For sale by
G.. w. HEIDI & co.. Druggists,
iy4-tf savannah, Oa.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06

King of Shirts, "the best and cheapest
in the world" at E. Heidt's. jy2 II
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06

Summer Goods at Allen & LIndsay's.
Four months or more of hot weather is be-
fore you, and everything about the house
should be in summer trim, so that you can
keep as cool as possible. We have Mat
tings of all kinds, and at all prices, Mos
quito Nets, Refrigerators and Ice Boxes.
In addition to these goods we would call at
tention to our overwhelming stock OF Baby
Carriages. II you are about buying any
thing In the lines mentioned, don't fail TO
call at Allen s. Lindsay's, 1859 and III
Broughton street. JelS u
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06

COlOred shirts, Neat Patterns,
At low figures, at LaFar's. 1e3Otf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06
SpErial 1otices.
Notice.

Notice.
On and after this date the Banks will open
Tor business at 10 a. NJ. and close at p NJ
until further notice.
T. NJ. CUNNINGHAM, Cashier.
M. HATCH. Cashier
JAMES SULLIVAN
Cashier pro tenn
THOS. GADSDEN, Cashier.
SAVANNAH, GA. July 6, 1881. iy6-1t'
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06

Manila Hats. all COlOrs,
At LaFar's. je30tf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06

t dr;r y the past few months, winning coma.
e utar5 ISL company the afrectona'e
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06

most delicious cigarette, the "operS
- - -. ,,,,,1 not stick to the hpG.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06
11elv AdrerIisenlenls.

Bathing Hats, Bathing shoes.
All sizes, at LaFar's. je30-tf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06

F. Heidt's is headquarters for good Cloth
ing and Hats, 139 Congress street. 1y2-tf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06
NaInsOOk Undervests
And fine Gauze, at LaFar's. je30-tf


By the great reduction in Clothing. $50
suits for SIG; SIS suits for $14; SIS suits
for Sl2 S12 suits for 50 $40 suits for IS :;
Sc suits for So so Sc suits for IS +; and 1900
pairs fine all wooden pants marked down to
suit everybody. For the next thirty days
their reduction will be open to the public.
Call while this opportunity offers. Famous
New York Clothing House, 140 Congress
street. je28-tf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06
Dividend No. is,
BOnaYenture,

The Evergreen Cemetery Company" have
TOR sale number of burial lots In Bonaven-
ture, which they offer at reasonable prices.
For further information apply to
MA. COHEN,
Secretary and Treasurer,
ian26-tf Raw street
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06

White and Brown Duck Helmets,
In variety, at LaFar's. je30-tf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06

uothing 90 Oraer. W -,~s----
Measures and samples at LaFar's. 1eoOu
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06

White Dress shirts ana Collars
And Fancy Cuffs, at LaFar's. JeSo-tf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06
CoRoNER's INvEsTIGATION.

At FIVE o'clock In the afternoon the Cor
oner's jury, who had been empannelled the
preceding evening, met at the court house
and the investigation was commenced The
testimony elected fully sustained the
accuracy of the details as given In the &C
count in the MORNING NEWS, but as certain
other facts were obtained, and the identity
of the murderers fully established under
oath we give in full
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Clothing to order. by DeVlIn 81 Co.
Measures and samples at LaFar's. ie3O.tf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06

+. A. SILVA,
Foreman.
T. H. MCNIsH.
CHARLES S BLUM.
Jos Z. CAMPos.
DAN'L HOGAN.
p. j. HOBART.
Jos. FERNANDEZ.
+. f. POULNOT.
H. J. FEAR.
VALENTINE BAsLER.
EDWARD G. BEACH.
NJ. P. MURTAGH.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06

SIGNAL SERVICE OBSERVATIONS AT 104I p n.
(sAvANSAH MEAN TIMEl. JULY 5, 1881.
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-06

Light Jeans Drawers
For summer wear, at LaFar's. 1e5O'f
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FIRST QUARTER.
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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-12-14
Middlesex Township.
MIDDLEsEx TP., Dec. 9Th, ISs

MIDDLESEA lP., Dec. ON, 1901.
Mr.. EDITOR AS Mr.. P, in send
ing you the Sandy Hill items overlook
ed one incident that | think is worthy
of place in your valuable paper, and
as the items are read with special in
terest, 1 thought none should be, over
looked. / send you, therefore, this
one, which happened on frosty night,
about the 4th of November last. There
was stranger came to the residence
of Mr.. Henry Flick, Sr., and he SEEM
ed determined to stay and they could
not get him to speak word, not even
to tell them his name. They talked
to him every day on the subject but
he meyer gave them the least satisfac-
tion whatever. But it was prespma-
BILE that he was going to stay awhile
and they finally concluded to give him
name. They call him Jimmie Gar
field and if he is spared he may, in
some future day, fill the Presidential
chair, for in this age of wonders, COM
ing events often cast their shadows be-
fore, and as this is the first event of
the kind that ever took place in their
house, which has been a comfortable
home for forty-one years think
there is surely something in store for
him in the near future. Yours, etc,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-12-14
CoMMUNICATED
Social Gathering.

MEssRs. EDITORS A number OF
friends and acquaintance met at the
residence of Mr. Thomas Clark, Worth
township, this county, on Nov. 18th,
1881. The occasion of this social
gathering was in honor of a great
grand-s of Mr.. Clark's, who is the
fifth generation living. There were
present the five generations, very un-
usual gathering. Mr. and Mrs Clark
have granddaughter married to W
j. Moore, whose first born son has liv-
ing all four grandparents, six great
grandparents and one great-great-grand
mother At this social gathering there
were present the parents. all the grand
parents, two great-grand-parents and
the great-great-grand mother, together
with a number of other relatives and
friends. A sumptuous dinner was
provided by the kind hostess, which
was partaken OF by the company, and
good social time enjoyed. Mr..
Clark owns fine farm on Slippery
rock creek and is prosperous farmer.
Long may he and kind lady live to en-
joy their home and the good will OF
friends and acquaintance. w.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-12-14

WHEREAS, The Great Dictator of the
universe, in the all-wise dispensation
OF his providence, has called to a high
er order of love and fraternity brother
G.. p. Slentz, member of A. l.. Reiber
Lodge, No. 679, of the Knights of
Honor, of Butler, Pa. Be it
Resolved, That while we humbly
submit to all orders and calls of our
Supreme Head: in the taking hence of
our brother, this lodge has lost worthy
and efficient member. One who fully
appreciated the ends and objects of our
order and who in life in every way
exemplifed by his deeds that he was
indeed true Knight of Honor.
Resolved, That this lodge deeply
spmpathize with the widow and orphan
children of our deceased brother, and
tenders them or heartfelt coincidence
in this their torr of affection, yet re-
membering that he who gave and has
now taken away, doeth all things well
and hath many mansions not made
with hands, where we with the deceas-
ed brother may hope to spend an eternl-
ty among knights Of higher and
holier order than any we have yet
known.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes of this lodge
aud copies thereof be printed and pre-
sented t. the family of our deceased
brother and hung on the walls of the
lodge and that they also be printed in
the Butler papers.
G.. WALKER,
j. r. SPANG, Committee.
j s AMPREIIL /
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-12-14
How Increase Your Income

Just ut this season of the year, there are,
am ong our readers, those looking for employ
ment for the next six months. We have lately
received from L. 4. Brown IL Co. the we'll
known manufacturers of specalties for agents
TO handle a request 10 put them in communi-
cation with one or more suitable persons in this
locality, to act as agents in Introducing several
OF their patent household articles to this COM
munity, and after consideration, we take this
method to comply with their request. The firm
are manufacturers OF n large number OF house.
hold articles, which they Introduce TO the pub
lie by means OF agents. having sometimes rs
many as 1000 persons in their employ. The
particular articles which they seek TO introduce
here at this time, are: Browns Peerless Sitter,
generally acknowled to be the best in the
world of which nearly one million were sold
during the last year the Kitchen Queen, the
latest aud best invention In Coil Oil Lamps,
and the only absolutely Sale Lamp made; the
Centennial Cake and Bake Pan, an article
which has a national reputation, aud is the de-
light OF every housekceper; the Half Minute
Egg Bcaler, which always sells at sight, and
the new Alto Relieve Bronze Profile Cast OF
JAMES A. GARFIELD, with memorial
frame, the best selling article ever put into the
hands OF an agent, the best OF all the portraits,
chromos or steel engravngs that have heon
offered 1t is truer likeness OF the martyred
hero than any We have ever seen before, and its
price brings it within the reach OF all. For
this county, Messrs. Brown " Co. desire rs
many agents as can "oTk huNautageousIy
ANY smart. Intelligent lady or gentleman can
make fine income in this way. The firm will
send to any responsible person FREE who will
assume the agency here and 20 to work, COM
plete outfit OF these goods, to the amount OF
five dollars. The reputation OF this house is
first rate the goods are what they represent
them TO be. Their terms arc liberal, and
advise those looking Tor gcnteel, remuneralive
employment to send TO them for further infor-
nation. Their address is
L.. Z BROWN & Co,
2n6t GA Walnut ST., CINCINNATI, o.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-12-14
Wnnted---A Fifty Cent Boy.

MEssRs. EDITORS Your Lawrence
vile subscriber is living neighbor to
two families, named Kelly and Kim
berlin Kimberlin's have a girl Annie
and Kelly's a little boy Fred. One
day while oD the street together Annie
Kimberlin struck Fred Kelly with
large stone, inflicting wound. Mrs.
Kelly seeing Mrs. Kimberlin told her
what Annie had done The next day
Annie for spite took stick and went
and broke pane of glass in kelly's
dormer window. Mrs. Kelly seeing
Mr.. Kimberlin that evening in the
ward went and told him about the pane
of glass and asked him what he was
going to do about it. Mr. kimberlin
said he would pay her for it. Mrs.
Kelly said, eff it had been an accident
she would have said nothing about it
but as it was done maliciously and on
purpose she thought he should correct
the child" Mr. Kimberlin's reply was,
Annie is my child and III correct her
whenever | please. This was satisfac-
tory to Kelly's but not to Mrs.
Kimberlin, who thought it was too
bad to have to pay so cents for what
Annie could have helped. So the next
day when Mr. Kimberlin was at work
she whipped Annie for breaking the
glass. When Mr. kimberlin came
home at night Annie reported to him
what her mother had done. Mr.. Kim
berlin was then going to whip her, but
she told him she would leave the
house, that he shouldn't whip her. He
then told her to go and paid for TAX
ing her trunk to the station. But after
awhile, finding he could not get along
without her, he sent for her to come
back again. But be must avenge him.
self on some one. So he hires boy for
25 cents and paid him in advance to
whip Fred Kelly but instead of the
boy whipping Fred, Fred whipped the
boy. Mr.. Kimberlin now offers so
cents to any boy about twelve years
old who will whip Fred Kelly, paya-
BILE whenever the work is done. Now
if any of the Juvenile readers of the
CITIZEN would like to make SO cents
by whipping Fred Kelly just address
W. r. Kimberlin, 18th ward, Pitts
burgh.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-12-14

for the determination of questions upon
contested returns.
Questions which concern the very
existence of the Government and the
liberties of the people were suggested
by the prolonged illness of the late
President, and his consequent incapaci-
ty to perform the functions of his office;
1t is provided by the second article OF
the Constitution, in the fifth clause OF
it's first section, "in case of the removal
of the President from Office, or OF his
death, resignation or inability to dis
charge the powers and duties of said Of
fee. the same shall devOlve on the
Vice President" What is the intend
ment of the Constitution in its speclh-
cation of Inability to discharge the
powers and duties of said office" as
one of the contingencies which call
the Vice President to the exercise OF
Presidential functions Is the ina
bility limited in its nature to long-con-
tinued intellectual incapacity, or has it
broader import What must be its
extent and duration? How must its
existence be established? Has the
President whose inability is the sub
iect of inquiry any voice in determIn-
ing whether or not it exists, or Is the
decision of that momentous and dell
cate question con6ded to the Vice
President, or is it contemplated by the
Constitution that Congress should
provide by law precisely what should
constitute inability and how and by
what tribunal or authority it should
be ascertained9 If the inability
proves to be temporary in its nature,
and during its continuance the VICE
President lawfully exercises the func-
tions of the Executive, by what tenure
does he hold his Office Does he con-
tinue as President for the remainder OF
the four years term? Or would the
elected President, If his inability should
cease in the interval, be empowered to
resume his office? And if, having such
lawful authority, he should exercise it.,
would the Vice Presided be thereupon
empowered to resume his powers and
| duties as such? ] cannot doubt that
these important questions will receive
your earl y and thoughtful considera-
tion.
Deeply impressed with the gravity
| of the responsibilities which have SO
Unexpectedly devolved apon me, 1t
will be my constant purpose TO cooper
ate with you in such measures as will
promote the glory of the country and
the prosperity of its people.
(Signed) CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
| Washin0ton. Dec 6, 1881.