The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-09-28
FUNERAL obsERvANcEs IN IAMBEnrvILLr

A public meeting of citizens, called by
Mayor Holccribe, was held in the Council
Room last Friday evening.
The Mayor being called to the chair, stated
the object of the meeting, aud read the proc
lamatious of President Arthur aud Governor
Ludlow, recommending tue proper observance
of Monday, the Goth, the day of the funeral
of the President.
Messrs. Vim. H. Hart, A. D. Anderson aud
Phillip Guillck was chosen Secretaries.
The following Vice Presidents were select
ed Isl Wdrd-1ohd Ii. Horn, Hugh
Reynolds, VIM. B. Niece, John b. Jones,
Richard Mcdowell, aud Griffith Williams I;
I'd Ward-Rev. b. II. Toerwert Rev. p. A
Studdiford, u. D., Jas. d. Stryker Chas. A.
Skillmap, VIM. v. Cooley, A. j. Scarborou gh
and Harrison Carver; Sd Ward-Rev. w. M.
Mick, Rev. w. P. C. Strickland, Rev. E. X
Smith, II. d. Ely, p. X. Hazen and John
Finney.
After the appointment of the officers,
prayer was offered by Rev. P. A. S tuddiford,
d. d.
On motion of Mr. John Finney, the follow
ing committee on resolutions was appointed
by the Chairriah Martin Coryell, Chas.
Schulbaus, IL. b. Ely, samL e. Perry and
w. F. Herr.
On iiiotion of Mr.. w. V. Cooley, the fol-
lowing committee Of arrangements were APP
pointed: 11 Ward-John E. Kilroy, John
II. Horn; Cd Ward--Clark Pierson, John w.
King; Sd Ward-John Finney, VIM. Lauer.
The committee on resolutions, at this point
offered the following
WHEREAS, By the act of an assassin, prompt
ed by personal malice, the Chief Magistrate
of this Nation has been made to suffer for
the space of seventy-nine days and finally to
die, and
WHEREAS, We, the people, are called upon to
make suitable demonstrations of grief and
sorrow for this great calamity which has
befallen us as a community and a nation ;
therefore
Resotued That in the death of James A..
Garfield, we have lost man wen tried in the
walks of private religious and political life,
in whom the Nation bad the utmost confidence,
and for the success of whose official career as
President they cherished the brightest hopes.
Hesoloed, That we heartily endorse the
Proclamations of President Arthur and Gov
eruor George c. Ludlow and as a method of
SnOWlux Out lecpocI ahu SAioi1 WIN Souioi u
as far as practicable to the suggestions con-
tanned therein.
Resotoed, That we most respectfully and
kindly prefer to the family and relatives OF
our late President, our coincidence and sympa-
thy for this most unlocked for and heavy be-
reavement, aud would commend them to that
higher source of consolation :" x Divine
Redeemer." .se1
Rssoguss, That we have watched with deep
anxiety and soficitude the wifely attention,
the kindness of friends, the nnceasing care Of
the medical attendants, and the solcitnde OF
the Members of the Cabinet and Army
officials, and feel assured that all that human
skill could do was done, and that every effort
was bestowed for the recovery, comfort and
relief of the late President.
Resoised. That we submit to the DEGREES OF
an over-ruing Providence and pray that TINS
severe dispensaton may be for great and per-
manent good to the Nation and the people.
The resolutions were adopted.
On motion of Mr. G. X. Mellick, the reso-
lutions we're ordered published in the city pa
pers, and an engrossed copy be sent to the
widow of the late President.
Mr.. II. d. Ely kindly offered to have the
resolutions engrossed.
The committee of arrangements reported,
recommending
LIST. That religious services be held in the
several churches in this city, on Monday, at
such times as the various pastors may agree
upon-the hour etc, to be announced from the
different puipits on Sunday
ID. That the bells be tolled at 100, striking