The weekly Arizona miner., 1882-03-03
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[ PECIAL TO THE MINER. l
MEMORIAL SERVICES.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S Prior to 10 o'clock yesterday forenoon admission to the Capital was refused to all except members of the Houses of Congress and their em- ployes, but at that hour the doors were thrown open to holders of tickets to the were filled to their utmost capacity. A large majority of the spectators, ont of respect to the occasion, had, for most part, discarded bright oolors, and black was tho prevailing hue. There were no signs of mourning, A full length portrait of the late President hung back of the chair of the presiding off cer, being itself undraped. Nearly all the members of the House were in attendance, arrayed in black. In the lobby, back of the Speakers desk, the Marine Band was stationed and at intervals from 10 to F o'clock discoursed solemn music. At 11:30 Generals Sherman, Sheridan, Hancock, Howard and Meigs, and Admirals Lmmon, Rodgers and Rogers entered and were assigned seats to the left If the Speakers desk, and a few moments later the members of the diplomatie corps, in full regalia, were ushered in, headed by the Hawaiian Minister, as Dean of the corps Their bril- liant costumes only served to throw into stronger relief the attire of the members of >'.,rAss- "~.orAss- The whole body sat immediately bebind them The S"rr.,." C"n.t "f the District, headed by Marshal Perry, were the next arrival. Dr. Bliss was also in at tendance. Mrs. Blaine occupied front seat in the gallery, reserved for friends of the President.
 Att M. the House was called to order by Speaker Keller, and prayer was offered by the Chaplain. The Speaker then said: :'This day has been dedicated by action Of the two Houses of Congress to services in cammemoration of the life and death of James A. Garfield, late President of the United States. This House is now assem- bIed to perform its part. The Resolution setting apart to-day for the memorial ser- vices was then read by the Clerk.
 At 12:10 the Senate was announced, and took seats. They were followed hy the Chief Justices and Associate Justices of the Supreme Court, dressed in their costumes of office. Again the assembled multitude arose as the President of the United States and his Cabinet were announced. They were accompanied by Senator Sher- man and Representative Mckinney, Chair man of the Committee of Arrangements. The President Iook front seat on the right of the presiding officers. At l2:3d Blaine was announced. The ceremonies then opened by short prayer by Chaplain Power, of the House. after which Nlce-fres ident Davis presented Blaine. Blaine then arose, and standing at the clerks desk, inn med;ately in front of the presiding officers, proceeded with the impressiveness of man. ner and clearness of tone to deliver his eulogy from manuscript. He concluded at 1902. N As Blaine uttered the last sol emn wor6s, the spectators pr"Re Ento bursts of applause, which was not hushed for sey- eral minutes. the address was listened to with great interest and solemn silence, nn- .s,~nken by any sound. Benediction was tb.n offered, hv Dr. Bullock, and the Marine Band played the Garfield dc@d march, as the invited guests filed out of the Chamber ." ." ! ! the same order in which they entered. The | House was then called to order and ? con- | current resolution adopted, rendering the i thanks of Congress to Hon. James G. Blaine for all appropriate memorlal address, de livered by him, and requesting that he fur nish it for publication. Upon motion Qf as a furthermark of respect, the House adjourned, The Senate, upon its return from the memorial services, also ad- iourned.
 LAND FRAUDS.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-By advice of the General proceedings will be begun to cancel to the government alllands located with scrip stolen by parties to the Missouri