The Evening critic., 1881-09-22
THE HONORED DEAD.
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from the policy of Gen. Garfield, or to sub
stitute men of his own choosing for those
whom he finds in office. . MAN
The Manchester Guardian says ITO be
cut of like Lincoln Is less trying to the on
lockers. His countrymen will best honor
his memory by insisting upon the com.
pletion Of the task he undertook. The
precedent in President Johnsons case is not
encouraging to those who have misgivings
relative to the succession of the Vice Presi-
dent, but IL is something to be able to say
that Gen. Arthur's conduct since the
lamented event has been admirable. He may
yet disappoint alike the hopes of some of
his friends and the fears of many Of his
enemies.
The London Daily Neps, in an editorial
article, says: Gen. Arthur's high charac-
ter and personal reputation encourage the
hope that lie will not change the policy of
his predecessor"
The Liverpool Courier heads an article,
I" The Martyr President" and says: ave
consider the most appropriate comfort to
the American people are the words Of Mr..
Gar6eld's own speech, delivered on the
death Of Lincoln, and concluding The
Government at Washington still lives"
The Liverpool Post says: The man dies
buried all discussions. Peoples misgivings
relative to Gen. Arthur are probably unjust
to him, and certainly under estimate the
good sense with which American public
opinion uniformly controls the Executive"
The Spanish press arc unanimous in OK
pressions Of coincidence. The Correro points
to the efforts of President Garfield to reform
the administration, and to the manner in
which the public finances prospered during
his term. The Epoca believes the event
will have an important influence upon the
future of America. The King has wired
his coincidence to Mrs. Garfield
The Paris papers unanimously eulogizc
the late President. The Republique Franchise
says America has lost o head of the Gov
eminent who could be reckonod among the
most virtuous, and whose austerc integrity
and indomitable energy already had deep
effect despite his short term"
The Opinione, of Rome, expresses sorrow
at the Illustration of President Garfield's
programme by an assassin, but hopes and
trusts that Gen. Arthur, who has recently
completely changed his attitude, will
follow in the footsteps of his predecessor.
A meeting of leading citizens of Liver
pool, Eng, was held in the town hall Of
that city yesterday, the mayor presiding
Resolutions were passed recording the h0r-
ror and Indignation of all citizens at the
assassination of the President, their dc ep
sympathy with the American. nation, and
their heartfelt coincidence with Mrs. Gar
field and her family.
Minister Lowell has called ON all the
American citizens to meet at Exeter Hall
on Saturday to express their grief
The King of Spain has sent dispatch of
coincidence to Mrs. Garfield personally, and
Gen. Blanco, Captain-General of Cuba, has
sent dispatch to Washington speaking Of
the loss the nation has sustained.
The Figure and Gen. Garfield.
The figure seems to have been closely
interwoven in Gen. Garfield's life. He was
born and died on the 10th day of the month.
He was in the 10th year of his age. Fought
the baltic of Chickamauga on the 10Th.
Was 90 when he entered the army. Died
on tho 10th day of his sickness. Elected
State senator in 1859, and United States
Senator in 1879. Received on the thirty
sixth ballot 800 ballots, which secured his
nomination to tho Presidency. Died in the
year 1881, which is q multiple of the figure
8, and which makes if its figures are
added together in pairs.
District Lodge, q. U. o. of OF.
At an adjourned meeting of the District
Lodge, of the District of Columbia, q. U. o.
of o. F., September 10, the following Dis.
trict officers were elected to serve for the
year 1882: J. A. Simns, District Master
w. II. johnson, Deputy District Master ]
w. Butcher, district secretary; Truman
Ross, district treasurer j. IL. Pinkney, dis.
trict chaplain b. +. Dabney, district war
den; It. X. Richardson, district guardian
W. G. Coston, district marshal; executive
committee, J. A. Smms, j. w. Butcher, j
L. N. Wilkinson, G. H. Marshall and Carey
Parkes committee on appeals, j. III. Pink
ney, w. G. Coston, Alger White, NJ. C. Max
field, and Hamilton Wilson committee on
grievances, r. II. Jones, ID. II. Webster, j
W. Thompson, j. A. Perry, and Charles
Owens committee on widows orphans
and charity, J. W. Herd. J. L. Scott, r. B
Ross, Jackson Howard, and Abraham Hay
son committee on insurance, II II. Wright
w. ID. Montague, and b. II, Holmes com
mittee on finance, j. N. Mayne, g. +. Mosby,
and A. X. Manning.
The Snd News at Mentor.
A special dispatch TO the New York Tri-
bune from Mentor, dated September 81
says:
"Thc early morning Of yesterday found
the people of Mentor in dazed condition
| in regard to the Presidents DEATH The ia
cilities for receiving messages have been
much curtailed since last summer, when q
private wire ran into Gen. Garfeld's office
Therefore, the information Monday night
assumed the shape of the rumors of the
Presidents death, with nothing to confirm
Similar riimors on the afternoon Of the
shooting, and again month ago, had been
found untrue. The report at this time made
q serious impression, and the people went Ia
bed with grave dread of what might &C.
cur during the night, but did not realize
that the fatal moment had arrived. Your
correspondent reached Gen. Garfeld's
residence about o o'clock yesterday morn
ing. His knock at the door was promptly
answered by Mr.. Rudolph, father of Mrs.
Garfield, gentleman of over so years OF
age, though his iron-gray hair and beard
would give the impression that he is not
over 60 years old. He had one of the Cleve-
land morning newspapers in his hand. He
said both he and ali his neighbors had re-
fused to believe that the President was
dead, till they actually saw the printed ac-
count. All of them had strong faith in the
ultimate recovery, and based it on the Pres
idents magnificent physique. But it is
all over now" he said in q firm tone, and
the account is made up so far as he is con-
cerned. / said ut the time of the shooting
that 1t was for some wise purpose"
The Rev. w. Is. Hendryx, pastor of the
| Disciple Church at Mentor, said that in the
midst of the campaign a year ago Gen. Gar
fields family received intimations from
Chicago of his being in danger. Being re-
monstrated with for not being more
cautious, Garfield replied to Hendryx; 81
| did not seek nomination, and the Lord will