The Brookhaven leader., 1886-11-25

havoc with his physical system. When he
retired from the White House he had al
ready laid the foundations of the fatal dis
ease. Returning to New York lie re-
sumed the practice of his profession, but
within a year he was obliged TO abandon IT
Oh account Of failing health. The doctors
said he had Bright's disease and or
dered change of air and absolute quiet he
was taken to the sea-shorc where his
health appeared to improve little, but on
his return TO New York few months
since it was evident that he could not re-
cover.
When Mr. Arthur entered the White
House he was a widOwer with two chill
dren. Allan. a youth Of about eighteen,
and Nellie. child Of six. All the match
makers of Washington official circles did
their best 70 marry him to some one dur
ing his term OF office, but without success.
THE PRESIDENTS ORDER.
WAsHINGToH. Nov. 1S-The President
to day issued the following:
EXECUTIVE MANSION.
WAsHISGTOS, Nov. Is, 1895.
To THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES: ii
is my painful duty TO announce the death OF
Chester 4. Arthur lately the President of the
United States, which occurred after an illness
OF long duration at an early hour this morning.
at his residence in the city of New York.
Mr. Arthur was called 10 the chair Of the
chief maFstracy Of the Union by tragedy
which cast its shadow over the entire govern
mcnt. His assumption of the grave duties was
marked by an evident and conscientious sense
OF his responsibilities and an earnest de-
sire to meet them in patriot
ic and benevolent spirit. With
dignity and ability he sustained the important
duties of his station and the reputation of his
personal worth, conspicuous graciousness ana
patriotic fidelity will long be cherished by his
fellow -countrymcn. In token Of respect to the
memory OF the deceased il is ordered that the
executive mansion and the several department
buildings be draped in mourning for
period of thirty days, and that on the
day Of the funeral all public business
i'm the departments be suspended. The secre-
tarics OF War and the Navy will cause orders TO
be issued for appropriate military and naval
honors to he rendered on that day.
Done al the city Of Washington this 18th day
Of November in the year of our Lord ono
thousand eight hundred and cghtysX and Of
the Independence of the United States OF
America the one hundred and eleventh
GROVER CLEVELAND.
by the President:
THOMAS +. BAYARD. Secretary OF State.
EXPRESSIONS OF CABINET MINISTER'S.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 1S.-Attorney-Gen-
eral Garland said he had known ex-PreSl-
dent Arthur intimately and had reason TO
esteem him both as friend and as pup
lie official Mr.. Arthur occupied very
irving position as President, entering the
White House, as he did, during the point
ical excitement which followed the death
of President Garfield. and his administra-
ton was marked by ability OF a high or
der.
Secretary Lamar said that Mr. Arthur
death will touch the hearts of many people
with grief Called to the Presidency un-
der most painful and trying circum-
stances, he bore his honOrs with dignity,
and administered the Executive depart
ment of the Government in manner that
was lust to all sections. He was highly
esteemed and especially liked by many of
the Southern Senators and Representa-
tivcs.
Pos s'master-General Villas says that Mr..
Arthur's administration of the govern
lqcnt had commended him very strongly to
the respect Of the people, and especially
considering the very trying circumstances
under which he took office. his admlnistra-
ton might be called remarkably success
full. No instance in which Vice-Prpsident
has performed the duties Of the office OF
the President in the previous history OF the
country offers a more cOmmendable record
of results
Secretary Whitney said: Il knew and
esteemed President Arthur very highly
long before he became President.
deemed him a much ADLER man than was
his reputr when he was placed on the
ticket | regret his death personally, Tor
he was the most genial of gentlemen. and
leaves ii large circle of friends who Will be
filled with regret
PROCLAMATION by GovERNOR HILL OF NEW
YORK.
Albany, n. Y, Nov. lS-Governcr Hill
left the city Yesterday afternoon for
Havana. his native town. He will deliver
an address there on Saturday at the I'M
yelling of bronze bust Of Hon. Chas.
Cook The Governor, before his departure,
issued the following proclamation:
STATE or NEW YORK,
ALBANY, Nov. IS.
PROCLAMATION by THE GOVERNOR: BY the
death OF distinguished citizen the people OF
the state are again called to mourn. chester
Allen Arthur entered into rest at his residence
in New York City early this morning He had
ALWAYS made his home within our State, and
from his carly manhood had occupied within 1t
places of offcial distinction AS a citizen OF
New York State he was selected VicePresident
Of the whole people. Upon the death OF President
Garfield, he became President by succession
and with dignity TO himself and with honor to
the country he filed that highest Office in our
Government. In all his life he bore, without
abuse the name OF gentleman Remembering
the services and admiring the character or
President Arthur, it is fitting that we should,
by such action as may be deemed appropriate,
express our sorrow In his death and show re-
spect for the high official position which ne
held by choice OF his countrymen.
Done at the Capitol, in the city OF Albany, on
this 18th day of November, in the year OF our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty
six. DAVID ID. HILL"
Governor.
BY VIM b. RICE, Private Secretary.
MESSAGES OF CoNDoLENCE.
New York, Nov. 1S.-The following tele-
grams were received at the Arthur resi-
dence to-day:
CHICAGO, Nov. 1S.
To CHESTER A. ARTHUR, JR.: You have my
| profound sympathy. WALTER L. GRESHAM.
STATE OF NEW YORK,
| EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, :
| ALBANY, Nov. 1S
! ALLAN ARTHUR: In the great sorrow which
| vour bereavement brings / desire TO express
| my sincere sympathy. DAVID Is. HILL
| COLUMBUS O., Nov. 1s.
! C. A. ARTHUR, JR. The people OF Ohio learr
with profound sorrow of the death of youl
| ilustrious father, and on their behalf tender
the sineerest sympathy in this hour OF your be
reavemeut j. b. FORAKER.
| WASHINGToN, Nov IS.
| C. A. ARTHUR, JR.: Accept my profounC
sympathy with you in the death of your fathe
and my appreciation of his distinguished char
aeter and services. A committee of the Senat
| will attend the funeral JOHN SHERMAN,
| President of the Senate.
/ SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1S.
| c. A. ARTHUR, JR.: Accept my profound syn
pathy in this hour of sorrow.
w. J. FLORENCE.
wAsHINGToN, Nov. rs, 1885.