The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 18??-1882, 1881-09-30

lesson is again Impressed upon the
hearts of mankind that "the paths OF
glory lead but to the grave"
The last twenty-five years have tested
the character of our people and the
temper of our institutions in varied
and tried emergencies. Never hitherto
has the faith of those who trust in a
popular government abated. Nor will
their hopes be disappointed now. The
trainers of the Constitution foresaw in
their wisdom the possibility of contin-
gencies like the present, and provided
for them. Every good citizen will join in
rendering instant and cheerful aquies
cence in the constitutional succession,
which there is no reason to doubt has
fallen into safe and patriotic hands
And however grievously thesympathies
and affections of the people have been
wounded by this dreadful calamity.
they will not fail to remember the ex-
ample of the illustrious man for whom
the nation is in mourning, when he re-
minded his countrymen sixteen years
ago, while sorrowing under a like
affliction and in more perilous times,
that "though the President is dead, the
government lives"
1t is fitting and proper that the OBJ
servances which are due to the men,
ory of the departed ruler, and which
will testify to the universal and affec-
tionate esteem entertained toward his
person and character, should be accom-
panied also by an acknowledgment of
our dependence upon Almighty God,
whose protecting hand has so signally
guarded us in other trials and by invo-
cation of His future favor.
1 recommend, therefore, to the peo-
pie of Michigan that on the day ap-
pointed for the interment of the re-
mains of the late President in their
final resting place at his old home in
Ohio, they assemble in their respective
places of worship, and in the manner
and through the forms to which they
are accustomed, place themselves anew
under the Divine protection, and i'm
plore Gods continued kindness toward
this nation. recommend also that on
the same day business pursuits be sus-
pended generally throughout the State.
In testimony whereof, l have here
unto set my hand and caused the great
seal Of the State to be hereunto affixed
at Lansing, this Goth day of September,
1881.
DAVID H. JEROME, Governor.
Bv the Governor.
VIM. JENNEY, Secretary of State.
A second proclamation by the COVER
nor definitely designated Monday Goth as
legal fast day.
In accordance with arrangements be-
fore announced the body of the late
President was removed from Elberon
to Washington on Wednesday. The
black cloth covered casket was sur
mounted by silver plate with this in
scription:
"James Abram Garfield, born No
vember 9, 1881. Died President of the
United States, September 19, 1881"
Athalf past nine Chief Justice Waite,
the cabinet and few personal friends
arrived at the cottage which was then
closed to the multitude who were still
on the line awaiting an opportunity
to view the face of the dead President.
The simple funeral services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Chas. j. Young, of
Long Branch. At their close the body
was removed to the heavily draped
funeral train that stood upon the tenn
porary track awaiting it. The State
officers of New Jersey were in attend
ance as a guard of honor. AS soon as
the members of the party had
taken their places upon the
train it moved slowly away,
stopping a little beyond Elberon
station where stood a special train from
New York bearing President Arthur
and ex-President Grant, who boarded
the funeral train and it proceeded.
From the start to the end of the jour
ney a multitude observed its progress,
standing with bowed and uncovered
heads until it passed. The track was
often strewn with flowers for long dis
tances and sombre drapery was every
where to be seen.
Arriving at Washington an immense
concourse awaited its arrival. Mrs
Garfield was at once driven to the res
idence of Attorney General McVeagh
The body of the late President was
borne to the hearse on the shoulders OF
detachment of artillerymen and the
procession took it's way to the capital
moving in the following order:
| Platoon OF mounted police.
| Gen. Ayres and mounted staff.
| Washington Light Infantry and band.
Union veteran corps.
| National Rifles.
| Washington Light Guard.
Capital City Guard.
United States Marine Band and Drum Corps o.
| fifty men.
A detachment of United States marines.
Second United States Artillery Band.
Four companies Of heavy artillery and on,
| light battery.
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