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MACOK, FRIDAY, JULY 8, 1881.
VOLUME hV-NO. 27
NIHILISM IN AMERICA!
VASTAItDM.V ATTEMPT TO AS-
SASSIXATE THE PRESIDES T.
Shot In i» Bnllroad Depot at Washing-
ton by Charles Gnltcau—Wounded
In «ho Arm and In the Beglon of
Ihe Kidneys, Ho Is Seriously If not
Stortally Injured—The Assassin Ar-
rested—Telcffrains or Condolence
from All Ovor the World
Country Shocked by the Terrible
Crime—Bulletin!* as to tho Presi
dent’s Condition np to a hate Hour
This Horning.
I By Telegraph 1
Washington, Jnly 2—President Gar
field was shot this morning at the Balti
more and Potomac depot, while on his
way to New Englaud. Ho received one ball
in the arm and one between the hip and
kidneys. Five physicians are in attend
ance, and havo probed for the ball
without success. He is dangerously
wounded, but may recover.
The est information wo can obtain
from Washington, is that the President is
lying in a critical condition. One of the
halls is supposed to have entered his
bowels.
Washington, July 2,11:45 a. m.—
President Garfield was shot twice in the
back by Charles tiuiteau, of Illinois, at
the Baltimore and Potomac railroad de
pot. P. H. Hanes.
Washington, July 2—The shooting
was done by a slender, man about five,
teet seven inches In height. He refused
to givo his name, but it is said by persons
who profess to know him that bis name
is Guiteau, and that he is ex-consul to
Marseilles. The man was arrested imme
diately and carried to the police head
quarters, and subsequently removed to
jail.
The shooting occurred in the ladies’
room of the depot, immediately oiler the
President had entered, walking arm-in
arm, with Secretary Blaine, on their way
to the limited express train, which was
about ready to leave.
Secretary Blaine, on hearing the pistol
shots, two in number, rushed in the di-
rectiorr from which they came, with a
view of arresting the assassin. Before
retching the man he noticed the Presi
dent fail, and returned to him and lifted
him up.
Both shots took effect. The first in the
right arm and tho second just above the
right lnp and near the kidneys. The
physicians probed for the balls unsuccess
fully.
Two companies of regulars were or
dered from the barracks and have been
posted around the Executive Mansion.
There is great excitement, and the streets
are thronged with anxious inquirers,
esger to learu the condition of the Presi-
eut.
The shooting occurred in the presence
cl t«u or fifteen ladies. The President
has been made as comfortable as possible
and all persons are excluded from the
grounds. The President is conscious and
does not complain of great .suffering. It
is impossible to say, as yet, what the re
sult will be, but the surgeons are of the
opinion that the wounds are not neces
sarily fatal.
The following was dispatched to Mrs
Garfield, Elberon, Long Branch, N. J.:
‘•The President wishes mo to say to you
from him that he has been seriously hurt—
Charles Guiteau, the assassin. The officers j symptoms more unfavorable.
refused admittance to the building, stating I Wathington, July 2, 2:10 r. Tlio
as a reason that they were acting under condition of the President is more unfa-
instructions from Attorney General Mac- ror ?' J * c and 13 believed internal hem-
Tr . ,, , J . orrhace has commenced.
Neagh, which were that no one he al-1 230 r. si Tho President’s condition
lowed to see the prisoner. Information more unfavorable. Dr. Beckwith, an old
had reached them that a movement to phyaician of the President’s, says he has
™b,bai.U r « uM „p, r d. A U*
guard of regular troops and Metropolitan j Executive Mansion, 2:45, p. m
police was momentarily expected to re- No official bulletin has been furnished
pel any attack which might be made ! J )r - Bliss since one o’clock. The condi-
Charles Guiteau is about CO years of tlon of l l 10 pr ? s t lde “ t has been growing
* , , | more unfavorable since that time. In
age and supposed to be of French descent. ] tcmal hemorrhage is taking place and tho
He is about 5 feet 5 inches in height; grayest fears are felt os to its result.
how seriously, he cannot yet say. He is
himself aud hopes you will come to him
soon. He sends love to you.
“A. F. Rockwell.”
At 1130, the President’s condition has
improved and his pulse, which was as low
u 55, has raised to 63. As soon as it
reaches 70 tho physicians will probe for
the ball and will tbon be able to tell the
u*tore of the wounds.
The man who did the shooting is
Charles Giteau, attorney-at-law, Chicago.
Be is a foreigner by birth and has been a
TM y persistent applicant for a consu
*»te, which was refused by the President.
“ 8 bunted tho Executive Mansion
J : two or three weeks, and his not jet-
J--3 what he wanted is believed to havo
Suited in temporary-aberration of mind.
Washington, July 2.—The following
in* been forwarded by cable
“DKPiBTMKNT OF STATS, WASHINO-
C., July 2.—James Russell,
will, Minister, etc., London: The
Resident of the United States was
tbl * mornin g by an assaa-
nimed Charles Guiteau. The
*»j»n was a large sited revolver,
""dent had just reached the Balti-
.... i cabinet, ~
—LXew York. I rode in the
y ir 3 e w ‘lh him from the Exeeutive
—'? n > •id was walking by his side
nj- b Was shot. The assassin was im-
eonr.^ i * rrested ind the President was
build;. *° * Private room in tho station
*2* “d suigical aid at once sum-
DMt. “** now t twenty minutes
Sansto b * en removed *° the Executive
jjJJ? * u Jge°ns, on consultation, regard
j. ** vei T serious, though not
&*f” y faU1 * Hi* vigorous Jiealt
ms nnM 01 ^ ll0 P e8 Bis recovery. He
Inf.—- 10,1 consciousness for a moment.
‘Worm our ministers in Europe.
‘James G. Bi.aixe,
“Sec’y of Stale.”
blowing official bulletin with rc-
r^* 0 condition of the President has
l“« been issued:
T]‘1 E **‘-V t,v * Mansion, 1235 p. sc—
hi* il^ 0100 from tbo shock of tho injury
^u feenrery gradual. He Is suffering
hu. P~9» but it is thought beat not to
ik. Tr,,® by making an exploration lor
J! unli * after ‘he consultation at
* p- m.
(Signed] D. W. Bliss, M. D.
10 following physicians are in consul-
Bib* 11 * l tbe ^ x ®cullve mansion: Drs.
•‘-J lord, Huntingdon, Woodward (U.
> “•!' Townsend, Lincoln, Reybnm,
; Purvis, Patterson, Surgeon Gen-
*r, * r f les and Surgeon General Wales,
he district jail, a large brown-stone
J^cture, situated at the extremity of the
2***s visited by an Associated Press
^Porter shortly after 11 o’clock for the
sandy complexion, and is slight, weighing
not more than 125 pounds. He wears a
moustache and light chin whiskers, and
his sunken cheeks and eyes far apart
give him a sullen or, as an official
described it, a “loony” appearance. The
officer in question gave It as his opinion
that Guiteau is a Chicago communist,and
stated he ha* noticed it to be a peculiarity
of nearly all murderers that their eyes
are set far apart. “Guiteau,” he said,
“proves no exception to the rule.” It Is
stated that two or three weeks ago Gui
teau went to jail for the purpose of visit
ing it, but was refused admittance on the
ground that it was not a visitors’ day. He
at that time mentioned his name as Gui
teau,and said that he came from Chicago.
When brought to jail to-day, he was
admitted by the officer who had previous
ly refused to admit him. Mutual recog
nition took place, Guiteau saying, “You
are the mau who wouldn't let me go
through the jail some time ago.” The
only other remark he made before being
placed in {ail was that General Sherman
would arrive at the jail soon.
This officer was In charge of the old
city jail at the time of the assassination
fit President Lincoln.
The following letter was taken from the
prisoner’s pocket at the police headquar
ters:
“Washington, July 2.—To the White
House: The President’s tragic death was a
sad necessity,but it will unite the Republi
can party and save tbe republic. Life is a
flimsy dream, and it matters little when
one goes. A human life is of small value.
During the war thousands of brave boys
went down without a tear. I presume the
President was a Christian aud that he will
he happier in Paradise than here. It will
be no worse for Mrs. Garfield, dear soul,
to part witli her husband this way Ilian by
a natural death. He is liable to go at any
time, any way.
“I had no ill will toward the President,
His death was a political necessity. I am
s lawyer, a theologian and a politician.
I am a stalwart of the stalwarts. I was
with General Grant aud the rest of our
men in New York during the canvass,
have some papers for the press which I
will leave with Byron Andrews and his
co-journalists at 1,474 New York avenue,
where all the reporters can see them. 1
am going to jail.
“Chables Guiteau.”
The papers referred to have not yet
been given out for publication. Byron
Andrews, who is a Washington corres-
respondent of the Chicago Inter-Ocean
says that while a package of papers is m
the hands of the police, accompanied by
a note addressed to himself (Andrews),
he has no personal acquaintance with
Guiteau and never heard of his existence
until this morning. From what he has
gathered from the police, Andrews believes
that Gniteau’s home is in Freeport, Illi
nois,
The following letter was found on the
street shortly after Gniteau’s arrest, the
envelope unsealed, and addressed to Gen
eral Sherman or his first assistant in charge
of the War Department:
“To,General Sherman:—I have just shot
the President. I shot him several times,
as I wished him to go as easily as possi
ble. His death was a political necessity,
I am a lawyer, theologian and politician.
I am a stalwart of the stalwarts. I was
with General Grant and the rest of our
men in New York during the canvass. I
am geing to jail. Please order out
your troops and take possession of the
jail at once. Very respectfully,
“Chables Guiteau.”
On receiving the above General Sher
man gave it the following indorsement
Headquarters of Army, Washing]
ton, D. C., July 2, 1881, 11:35 a. m.-
This letter, xxx, was handed me this min
ute by Msjor William J. Twining, United
Slates Engineers, commissioner of the
District of Columbia, and Major Wm. G.
Brock, Chief of Police. I don’t know the
writer. Never heard of or saw him, to
my knowledge, and hereby return it to
the keeping of the above named parties as
testimony in tbe case.
“W. T. Shebman, General.”
Executive Mansion, 1 p. m—Tho
President is somewhat restless, but is
suffering less pain; pulse 112. Some
nausea and vomiting has recently oc
curred. Considerable hemorrhage has
taken place from tbs wound.
D. W. Bliss.
Long Bbanch, July 2—So far, tho
only particulars received of the shooting
of the President is that learned from the
following dispatch, dated Executive Man
sion, Washington, D. C., July 2d, and
addressed to General Swain, at Elberon,
N.J.:
“We bavc the President safely and com
fortably settled in his room at the Execu
tive Mansion. His pulse is nearly nor
mal. So far asl can determine from what
surgeons say, and from bis general condi
tion,! feel veiy hopeful. Come on as soon as
you can get a special. Advise of tbe move
ments of the traiD, and when you can bo
expected. As the President said sixteen
years ago: ‘God reigns, and the govern
ment at Washington still liveB.’
[Signed] “A. F. Rockwell."
Washington, July 2—The following
dispatch has been sent:
“Washington, July 2—Hon. C. A.
Arthur, Vice President,Hew York: At
this hour, one p. m., the President’s symp
toms are not regarded as unfavorable,
but no definite assurance can be given un
til after the probing of the wound at three
o’clock. There are strong grounds for
hope, and, at the same time, the gravest
anxiety as to tbe final result.
[Signed] “James G. Blaine,
“Sec’y of State.”
BOW GEN. GRANT TAKES IT.
Elbebox, Long Branch, July 2.—
General Grant has just arrived, and ex
pressed to your correspondent bis deep
Washington, 2:45 p.m.—The physi
cians say President Garfield cannot live.
3:10 p. m—Reports are agreed that the
President’s condition is less hopeful,
is believed he cannot survive long.
Washington, July 2, 3 p. in.—Horn
Samuel Shellabarger, who has just left the
bedside of the President, says there seems
to be absolutely no hope of his rallying.
Hts symptoms are growing more and more
alarming, and bis death is thought to bo
very near.
TELEGRAM TO ARTHUR.
The following message has just been
sent from the Executive Mansion:
“Washington, D. C., Juiy 2.—Hon.
Chester A. Arthur, Vice President, New
York City: At this hour, half past three
p. m., the symptoms of the President are
not favorable. The anxiety deepens.
[Signed] “James G. Blaine,
“Secretary of State.”
THE PRESIDENT STILL WORSE.
Executive Mansion, 4 p. m—The
following official bulletin lias been issued
“The President’s condition is some
what less favorable, evidences of internal
hemorrhage being distinctly recognized.
Pulse 132. Temperature 00.S—that is a
little below the uoruial. He suffers rather
more paiu, but his rniud is perfectly
clear.
[Sigucd] “D. W. Bliss, M. D."
A THEORY OF THE MURDER.
Wasiungtox, July 2.—There is a the
ory, which has many adherents, that the
attempted assassination was not the
work of a lunatic, but tho result of a plot
much deeper aud darker than has been
suspected. It i3 cited in support of this
theory that Guiteau arranged beforehand
witli a liackman to be in readiness to
drive him swiftly in Ilia direction of the
Congressional cemetery as soon as he made
his appearance on returning from the de
pot. Xu the meantime he had left a bun
dle of papers in the hauds ( of a boy, with
a view, it is maintained,' to creating a
belief in his insanity in the event of his
capture.
Gniteau said, on his way to jail, that
the President’s assassination was premedi
tated, and that ho went to Long Branch
for the purpose of shooting him there, aud
was deterred by the enleebled aud sad
dened condition of Mrs. Garfield, which
appealed so strongly to his sense of
humanity that ho came back without
carrying out his iutention. Those by
whom Guiteau has been examined since
the shooting say that he shows no
symptoms of insanity, and it is under
stood that the letter which has already
been telegraphed, addressed to the White
House, is the ouly document which sup
ports the theory of insanity. It is reported
that Guiteau had an accomplice, whose
description is in the hands of tbe police,
and further developments arc anxiously
looked for.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE SHOOTING
Doctor Townslieud, health officer of tbe
District, in a conversation this afternoon,
said: “I found tho 1’residont, when l ar
rived at the Baltimore and Potomac depot,
about five minutes after the shooting oc
curred, in a vomiting and fainting condi
tion. I had bis head lowered, which had
been elevated by an attendant, and admin
istered aromatic spirits of ammonia and
brandy to revive him. Thi3 had the de
sired effect and the President, regaining
consciousness, was asked where he felt
the most pain. He replied: ‘In the right
leg and foot.’ I then examined the wound,
introducing my fingers, which caused a
slight hemorrhage. I then decided to
have him moved up stairs from the
crowd.
“Shortly after getting him there Drs.
Smith and Purvis arrived, and npon con
sultation it was decided to remove him to
the White House. Dr. Smith and myself
accompanied the President in the ambu
lance to the White House, where another
examination was made and stimulants
again administered. An ineffectual at
tempt was made to trace the course of the
wound, and at 12 20, the President suffer
ing much pain, a hypodermic injection of
morphine was administered.” Dr.Towns-
hend left tbe President shortly afterward,
somewhat revived.
THE PRESIDENT SINKING.
Washington, Executive Mansion
July 2, 6:30 p. m.—The President faiiec
a good deal between 4 and 6, but there
has been no perceptible change in his con
dition since tbe latter hour.
6:45 p. m.—The President Is now sleep
ing quietly: He dropped asleep about
fifteen minutes since.
MRS. GARFIELD REACHES THE WHITE
HOUSE.
Philadelphia, July 2.—Mra. Garfield
left Long Branch at 12:40 on a special
tram on tbe Pennsylvania railroad. She
will arrive a'. Monmouth Junction at 2 p.
m., West Philadelphia at 3 p. m., and
Washington about 7 p. m
Washington, July 2—The engine of
the special train which is bearing Airs.
Garfield to Washington broke a piston at
Bowie, but another engine has been sent
and the delay will not do great.
6:45 p. m.—Mrs. Garfield has just ar
rived. She was at once conducted to her
husband.
Executive Mansion, 7 p. m.—The
following telegram has just been sent by
Secretary Blame to .Vice President Ar
thur:
To Hon. C. A. Arthur, Vice President,
Neii York:—Mrs. Garfield has just ar
rived at a quarter before seven o’clock.
Tho President was able to recognize and
converse with her, hut in the judg
ment of his physicians he is rapidly sink
ing. [Signed] J. G. Blaine.
NEAR DEATH.
A bulletin issued at the Executive
Mansion at 6 p. m., says the President
has slept a few moments, but is mani
festly weaker. Hispnlso is 140 and feeble.
He is mentally clear, conversing intelli
gently when permitted to do so.
Tbe following was sent at 6p. m.:
“Hon. Chester A. Arthur, Vice Presi
dent, New York: At this hour, 6 p. m.,
tho condition of the President is very
alarming. He is losing strength, and the
worst may he apprehended.
[Signed] “James G. Blaine,
“Secretary of State.”
Executive Mansion, 7M0 p. m.—The
President’s condition is not perceptibly
changed either for better or worse. His
voice is strong and mind unimpaired, aud
he talks freely with those around him.
0:30 p. m.—The President is under the
influence of morphine and is consequently
suffering much less pain than he was
earlier in the day, but that his condition
regrht at the attempted assassination of is critical In the. extremo cannot be doubi-
the President. ed. Ho will not survive an hour unless
Mrs. Garfield is almost frantic over tbe some almost miraculous change takes
news. Her physicians allow her to see place very soon. %
none of the serious dispatches, but dictate 8:25 p. in.: The President is again
hopeful ones to her. The utmost excite- | sinking and there is little, ir any, hope,
ment prevails here over the sad nows. j - conkling and Arthur.
A dispatch to General Grant has some- New Iobk, July 2.—General Arthur
what relieved Mrs. Garfield’s anxiety: *nd Senator Conkling arrived in town
tan—* » v 11 oeock for tbe It says: “The President’s wound is not this morning from Albany andput up at
pose of obtaining an interview with mortal. Shot in the arm and hip.” the Fifth Avenue Hotel. The Vice
President was found in the lobby of the
hotel. He said that he had not received
any private dispatch in regard to tho
shooting and knew nothing more than
was announced in the bulletins. Hit wore
true, he said, he felt exceedingly sorry for
Mrs. Garfield, whose present state of
health Is precarious. Senator Conkling
remained in his room and refused to be
interviewed.
sleeping quietly.
“Washington, July2,830 p. m.—The
President is sleeping pleasantly aud is
.more comfortable. Pulse 12S. Tempera
ture 09.1—slightly above normal. Respi
ration 22 and more regular.
“D. W. Bliss.”
brave and cheerful.
Executive Mansion, 9:20 p. m—The
President has rallied a little within the
last three-quarters of an hoar, and his
symptoms arc a little more favorable. Ho
continues brave and cheerful. About tho
time he began to rally, he said to Dr.
Bliss: “Doctor, what are the indica
tions?” Dr. Bliss replied: “There is a
chance of recovery.” “Well, then,” re
plied tho President, cheerfully, “we will
take that chance.” The President Is still
sleeping.
SYMPTOMS MORE FAVORABLE.
Washington, 10:20 p. m.—The Presi
dent's symptoms continue to grow more
favorable and to afford more ground for
hope. His temperature is now natural.
His pulse has fallen four beats since the
last official bulletin, and tbe absence of
blood iii tho discharges from tho bladder
shows that that oigau is not injured, as
had been feared.
EARL GRANVILLE TELEGRAPHS.
Washington, July 2.—Sir Edward
Thornton and Mr. Victor Drummond
called upon the Secretary, who wsi
in attendance upon the President at the
Executive Mansion, between four and live
o’clock, and delivered to him a copy of the
following dispatch, with many expressions
of deep sorrow at the great tragedy:
“London, July 2, 5 p. m.—Sir Edward
Thornton, Washington: Is it true that
President Garfield lias becu shot? If
so express at once the great concern of
Her Majesty’s government aud our liopo
that the report that he has sustained se
rious injnry is not true.
[Signed] “Earl Granville,
“Foreign Office, liondon."
TELEGRAMS FROM ARTHUR.
Tho following telegrams have been re
ceived by Secretary Blaine and General
Sherman:
“New York, Jnly 2.—Hon. Jas. G.
Blaine, Secretary of State, Washington:
Your telegram, with its depiorahlo narra
tive, did not reach me promptly, owing to
my absence. I am profoundly shocked
at the dreadful nows. The hopes you ex-
iress relievo somowhat the horror of tho
irst announcement. I wait for further
intelligence with the greatest anxiety.
Express to tho President aud thoso
about him my great grief and sympathy,
in which the whole American people will
join.
[Signed] “C. A. Arthur.”
“New York, July %—ToJ. G. Blaine,
Secretary of Slate, Washington:—Your
6:45 telegram is very distressing. I still
hope for more favorable tidings, and ask
you to keep me advised. Please do not
fail to express to Mrs. Garfield my deep
est sympathy.
[Signed], “C. A. Arthur.”
TELEGRAM FROM HANCOCK.
“Governor’s Island, July 2.—To
Gen. IF. T. Sherman, Washington:—l
trust that tbe result of tho assault upon
the life of the President to-day may ■ not
have fatal consequences, aud that iu the
interest of the country the act may be
shown to havo been that of a madman
Thanks for your dispatch and for your
promise of further Information.
[Signed], “W. S. Hancock.”
GRANT SYMPATHIZES.
The following dispatch has been re
ceivod by Secretary Lincoln from General
Grant:
“Elberon, N. J., July 2.—To Secrc-
tary Lincoln, Washington: Please dis
patch me the condition of the President.
Tbe news received conflicts. I hope tho
most favorable may be confirmed. Ex
press to tho President ray deep sympathy
and hope that be may speedily recover.
[Signed] “U. S. Grant.”
QUEEN VICTORIA EXPRESSES SOLICI
TUDE.
Washington, July 2.—Tho following
was received at 8 p. m.:
•‘Blaine,Secretary, Washington:—Your
telegram received. Express to Mrs. Gar
field tbe profound sympathy of this lega
tion. The Queen has sent to inquire and
express solicitude.
“Lowell, Minister."
Washington, June 2, 10 p. m.—The
Secretary of State has received from Sir
Edward Thornton, British minister, the
following telegram, dated 10:25 p, in.:
“Sir Edward Thornton, British Embas
sy, Washington :—The Queen desires
that ysu will at once express the horror
with which she has learned of the at
tempt upon the President’s life, and her
earnest hope for his recovery. Her Maj
esty wishes for full aud immediate reports
as to bis condition.
[Signed] “Lord Granville.”
FOREIGN MINISTERS NOTIFIED.
1030 p. in.—Postmaster-General James
lia3 sent the following telegram to New
York: “Secretary Blaine has just cabled
the foreign ministers that at this hour,
(10:15), the President’s condition has im
proved. In the judgment of all the attend
ing physicians the change is marked and
hopeful.”
ALL SYMPTOMS FAVORABLE,
Washington, 11 r. m.—The following
official bulletin has beou received:
“The President is resting quietly and
cheerful. His pulsa'is 124, tempera
ture 99 and respiration 20. All symp
toms are favorable. W. D. Bliss."
MRS. GARFIELD’S COURAGE AND SELF-
CONTBOL.
Washington, July 2.—Mrs. Garfield,
although still weak from her recent ill
ness and shocked by the suddenness of the
grief which has come to her, has behaved
since her arrival with a courage and self-
control equal to that of her husband. Not
only has she not given away to the terror
andgrief which she necessarily reels, but
she has been constantly by the President’s
side, encouraging him with her presence
and sympathy, and giving efficient aid, so
far as it has been in her power, to the
attending physicians.
LORD LOBNE EXPRESSES SYMPATHY.
Washington July 2—The Secretary
of State has received the following tele
gram from the Governor General of
Canada: *
“Amherst, N. S., July 2.—To the Sec
retary of Slate, Washington: Pray ex-
iress my warmest sympathy with tbe
President aud his family at the dastardly
attempt on his life. 1 am shocked at the
news, but trust the wound is not mortal.
I shall be very glad of furthcriutelligence.
Reply to Halifax.
“Lorne, Gov. Gen’i.”
THE PRESIDENT CONTINUES TO IMPROVE.
Executive Mansion, 1:15 a. m.—The
following bulletin lias just been issued:
“1 a. m.—The improvement in the
President’s condition, which began early
iu the evening, lias steadily continued up
to this hour. Temperature and respira
tion are now normal and his pulse has
fallen to 120. The attending physicians
regard all his symptoms as favorable, and
more hopeful feeling prevails.
[Signed] “D. W. Bliss.”
All the members of tbe cabinet will re
main at tbe Executive Mansion through
out the night.
HISTORY OF THE MURDERER,
Chicago, July 2.—Charles J. Guiteau,
who shot tbe President this morning, has
been known in Chicago for the past
twelve years, and for much of the lime
has been considered as more than half in
sane. Il i may have had French hlood in
ills veins, hut was, to all appearance, au
American. He wore his hair brushed up
in front giving his face a startling look.
When lie first arrived in Chicago he began
practicing law. Ho married a sister of
George Scovell, a well known lawyer
here, and lived about Union Place, but
being of a shiftless character he became
a nuisance and was finally forbidden bis
house by Scovell.
After living la a precarious fashion here
for some time, he went to New York,
only to return in 1878. Ho then pro
fessed to have been converted, aud began
lecturing under tho auspices of the Young
Men’s Christian Association. He was
next known in connection with tbe
scheme to buy out tlio Inter-Ocean and
run it after tho pattern of tho New York
Herald. As Guiteau had no capital anil
no backing, his scheme collapsed and he
returned to his former practice of “dead-
beating.”
His reputation has never been of the
best aud his nauio was connected with
no notice was taken of him whatever.
About six months ago he disappeared from
his usual haunts, and ho has not been
seen in Chicago since. Guiteau is des
cribed by lawyers here as having been
while hero what is known as “a shyster,”
whatever practico he had being In the
lower criminal courts.
He was regarded as of a weak mind
aud at one time was a fanatic on temper
ance—aud delivered a lecture at the first
Methodist church on that subject Fail
ing to pay tho Tribune for its advertise
ment of tho lecture, that paper wrote him
up as a fraud, and wa3 sued by him tor li
bel, the suit never coming to auissue. He
wrote a pamphlet on the second coming
of Christ, which was published by Jansen
& McChung as a curiosity. Very little Is
definite^ known of the man, and that lit
tle is uisbvorable in every way.
CuicJgo, July 2.—The Board of Trade
having adjourned till Tuesday, tho news
had no effect on business. As soon as it
became known that the would-bc-assassin
was a Chicago man, inquiries at once
began as to his antecedents and business.
There are many recollections of Charles
A. Guiteau (which is his correct name)
who lived here several.ycars and acquir-
an unenviable reputation. He was at one
time on the poiut of marrying with an
estimable ypung lady on the South Side,
but his character became known just In
in time to prevent such a calamity to the
lady and her family. Guiteau left town
immediately after this and remained away
some montlis.
-One gentleman remarked: 1 remember
Charles Guiteau well. He was here two
or three years ago and seemed to have no
visible means of support. Ho preached
or lectured ou religious or social subjects,
npon which, he was an enthusiast. He
started here as a lawyer, but failed utter
ly, and then tried again to lift himself
into notoriety by lecturing on religion
one evening iu each week,
f His card in tbe newspapers is produced
* to-day, and is a literary curiosity. He
bored newspapers by trying to have his
manuscript printed. He also tailed as
a lecturer, and then began life as a tramp
of a more respectable order. He was
branded by the hotel keepers’ association
as a “dead-beat.” His last appearance
was'that of a dandified mau of small cal
ibre. He was unusually fond of notori
ety, and would go almost any length to
get his namo in the papers. He was ar
rested here once for embezzlement. Hj|.
got au idea in his head that lie wdf
lit for an official position aud has
been trying with all of his power to get
the consulate to Marseilles. Another
characteristic of him was his proclivity to
follow and persecute with his attentions
respectable youug ladies to whom he had
obtained casual introduction, or on whom
ho forced his attentions. At one time he
found himself In an ugly predicament
with the attorney of a young lady whom
he had thus persecuted beyond endu
rance. The attorney threatened him in
his office one day, and threatened him
with a souud horse-whipping if he did not
promise to desist, and Guiteau desisted.
He has not been heard o:
for some time iu this region. It is said
that his father is president of the Second
National Bank of Freeport. The family
is of Italian descent, hut Guiteau has al
ways claimed to be American bom. He
wns finally compelled ro quit the city ou
account of au accumulation of financial
difficulties, iu o’her words, Chicago had
become “too hot” for him.
progressing favorably.
Executive Mansion, 2:45 a. m.—The
President has becu quietly sleeping much
of the time since 0 p. m., awakening for a
few moments every half hour. He has
not vomited since 1 a. m., and is now
sleeping quietly.
Executive Mansion.3 a.m.—The attend
ing physicians feel so hopeful now
that another bulletin will not be is
sued until 5 a. m.
llow tho Mow* Was Boeelved.
Boston, July 2.—The news of tbe at
tempted assassination of the President
caused most intense excitement in this
city, and crowds surrounded the newspa
per offices, all of which have issued ex
tras. In the early part of the morning
business was temporarily suspended. La
ter, tho favorable news that tbe President
was not dead in a measure quelled the
excitement.
Puiladelpaia, July 2.—The public is
greatly exercised here over the news from
Washington. Large crowds congregate.
The bulletin boards of the newspaper
and telegraph offices are eagerly watched
for the nows,
Baltimore, July 2.—The must intense
excitement prevails throughout this city
at tho attempted assassination of Presi
dent Garfield. All business is suspended
and groups of men are assembled on ev
ery street, dumbfounded and anxiously
awaiting tbe result.
New York, July 2.—The nows down
town was received with consternation and
caused much excitement on Wail street.
Brokers and bankers almost forgot
their business in their eagerness to get
further particulars. They besieged Tier-
nan’s news agency on Broad street where
dispatches from Washington were con
stantly arriving, all being distributed.
Groups were seen on the streets anxiously
discussing the subject, and the newsboys
did a nisbing business iu extras. At the
openiug of tbe Stock Exchange the news
kuocked the bottom out of the market,
but further dispatches announcing that
the wouuded President was in a fair way
to recover and was not so dangerotsly
wounded as first reported, caused a reac
tion aud the decrease was soon recovered
so that within an hour quotations were
back to a healthy stand.
At the Sub-Treasury aud Custom House
was also much excitement over tbe news,
and great concern was expressed for tbe
President’s recovery. Collector Merritt
was somewhat agitated, and when asked
for his opinion regarding tbe attempted
assassination met the question with tbe
question, ••What’s the latest?” When
informed that the President would recover,
lie said he hoped so, and would not ven
ture an opinion on the effect of the news;
neither wouid he say whether ho consid
ered that the attempt had any political
significance, but merely remarked, “If
tbe President dies, why, General Arthur
will be President '
^General Hillhouse was In hts office at J if merely tbe irresponsible act of a mad- J 12:45 r. m—Dr. Bliss reports the Pres-
the Sub-Treasuiy, but was too busy to I man—it will be deplored as a calamity, I ideut’s condition at this time steadily im
ho seen. The news of the shooting j with no political significance, but, on the proving. The following has been re-
reacbed the police headquarters simulta-1 contrary, should it be, as we are loth to ceived:
neously with the report that the President j believe, tho outcomo of partisan rancor, I •‘Goeemor’s Island N Y Julit 3
was dead. Amid the utmost excitement resulting from the existing political com- Gen W T. Sherman, ’U S A. Washina
the story passed from mouth to mouth and plications, it will be regarded at home lon; I received your last dispatch, and the
was listenedlo at first with Incredulity, and abroad as a damaging blow to our morning papers present nofhimr accurate
but as fresh confirmation or the rumor ar-{system—to our free republican govern-' ] a. to the condition of tho Preftrtenr if
rived here indignation took its place. A ment. Under such circumstances it would atl opportune moment should come,
total suspension of business in the Do- I shake tbe confidence and hope of American tri**** tn rh* Pmrifhini mw
partmCnts followed. When a later dis- citizens, while by tlio monarchists of Eu- ghte romS rewrery-.
patch was received announcing that Pres- I rope it will be hailed as a convincing rsiauedl “\V •; Hivrnrir »
ident Garfield was not mortally wounded J proof that the President of the American T , ’ * T ,
a shout of “God be thanked! ” went up I republic has no stronger hold on the con- jfiff . ’ T 111 ?.
from every side, and the sudden revulsion -fidence and affection of his people, and is ^P, v ®r**U 011 , Dr. Bliss
of feeling made more than one eye moist, no safer from the assassin’s harm, than b ®Ff?v ( i? I Ul “ C0ai l tl0U wts adm i*
and from all sides was heard the ono the Czar of Russia. We hope that later 0 an “ tbe c ^ ances OI recovery splcn-
expression. “If President Garfield lives I accounts will give a more favorable as- ... . i.' ,... ,, ,,
ho will be the most popular President tbe ! pect to the deplorable affair. In the I _ _???*** Uto phfilaianaMifarUiedMmCaht-
countryever Lad.” meantime the President will have the evening that the President was
Charlottesville, Va., July 2.— warm sympathy and heartfelt wishes of pSL iS -i.?!? sent t0 . Y lc ?
There was intenso indignation here this all people for his speedy recovery. I icaMWM. Arthur, with the request that
morning upon receipt of the nows of the I Augusta, Ga., July 2.—This comma- I, c "H'i com ° on the midnight
attempted assassination of tho President. I nity was thrilled with horror, Indignation ca l?. 8
A call is out for an indignation meeting and disgust on hearing of the shooting of Pisecii'i^c-fsttbedispositionoftheGab-
to-night and is mostly signed by Confed-I President Garfield. AH classes bemoan lnet - He had naturally a verystroug desire
erate soldiers. Ibis fate and express the most profound J ^P,? e , r ? on tbe President and
Louisville, Ky., July 2,—Tho Board sympathy with ihe illustrious victim of Slra.GarflaB his warmest sympathy and
cf Trade telegraphed to-day to Washing-/! cowardly assassination. The CAronfcfe t ‘ ,e .y ei 7 favorable change
ton'the following: says: “It seems but yesterday that we I occurred in the President s con-
“Louisville, July 2.—To the Secretary I behold Mr. Garfield, smiling, happy, dig-1 “‘•jP*** - _.
several scandals until ho sank so low that of Stale, Washington: Tho Board of nified and handsome, seated In the Senate ^ f” 81 ®’ “ *!■ —Ii°
Trade of Louisville expresses Its abhor- chamber before liiatnotable assemblage to a 5°°d deal since tbo
rence of tbe attempted assassination of bo inducted into the presidency. ^^occasionally suffering
the President aud proffers its sympathy to I “He had risen from tbe humblest walks of j J5° I a ^P aia rt ‘ a aot “ feet and ankles. His
his family and the country with tiio earn- I life to the highest by his own endeavors P uls ® J 3 l **f”*tlon 18, temperature
est hope for liis recovery. I under Divine Providence, and that day I J iear v normal. \V hilst the President is
[Signed] “John E. Greene, I marked the acme of a proud and glorious , y no uiean3 °f danger yet his syrnp-
“Presideut.” ambition. He delivered an inauguration t0 ^i^n UUe
Raleigh, July 2.—There- to great in-1 address that gave to the continent assur- [Sigueuj . u.vt. bliss.
dignation here at the attempted assassi- j ances of peace aud comfort, and, turning The following telegrams were received
nation of the President. A public meeting aside fora moment from a tremendous this morning:
of citizens has been held to denounce it. I civic trust, he became the true son and I “Mansfield, O., July 8.—To Hon.
Louisville, July 2.—There is consid-| husbaud, who recognized in tho mother I Wm. Wiiulom, Washington: I started
erable excitement here over the news of and wife the sources of his great career this morning for Washington but was
the attempted assassination of President and inspiration. Because this is the I stopped by a telegram that tbe President
Garfield, aud great anxiety is manifested j American Union, and because our Presi-1 would recover. Thank God. Great ro-
to hear from Washington and New York. I dent is the fit ruler of a free people, a wail lief among all classes.
Tho impression is that tho outlook for the of righteous indignation swells in un- [Signed] “John Sherman.”
country, and for the South especially, brokeu chorus over this whole land, pro-1 “Cincinnati, O., July 3.—Col. Henry
would be very much less bright with Ar-j testing against this gigantic wrong and j E- Corbin: Say to the President that
tliur than with Garfield in the Presiden- I demanding justice against tho villain who every home iu Ohio is full of joy at the
tial chair. There is no anticipation of [ has horrified the republic and disgraced I growing hope of his recovery. It would
serious trouble in auy event. Much sym- the image of his Creator.” give him strength and confidence to realize
patliy is expressed for President Garfield Long Branch, N. J., July 2.—The how rauc{l i* is peopio love and honor him.
and his family. Business to-day was news c f the attempted assassination of Telegraph me often his condition,
rather more quiet, but is not to any extent I president Garfield created a profound [»igoed] “Ben Buttkbwobth.”
disturbed. I sensation here. General Grant was among Galveston, July 3.—Great excitement
i, m 4 ® 11 “Uly —iho senate met at I tho first to extend sympathy to Mra. Gar- and indignation here on the receipt of tho
11:40 a.m. President pro tern. Robinson I field, whose grief was, as might be ex- news of the attempted assassination ot
lathe chair. Chaplain Haley referred I pected, almost uncontrollable. The Gen- President Garfield. The first dispatches
to the startling and melancholy circum- I eral had just received a telegram stating were received this afternoon, owing to tho
stances under which the Senate met, say-| that tho wound from the assassin’s bullet prostration of all telegraph lines by tho
ing that tho President of tho United States I would not cause death, and a perusal of I blow last night.
had been shot by an assassin. He dwelt this dispatch, which was placed in Mra. Athens, O..JnIy 3—Col. A. F. Rock-
at length upon the uncertainty of life, I q.» 3 band, had the effect of partially dis- I toe//, Executive JMansion, Washington:—
closing his prayer with an earnest suppli- I pelling some of the fears occasioned by I The first encouraging word has filled U3
cation that the life of the President might I tbe first report. The afflicted family I all with joy. May God save tho Presi-
be spared. The journal of yesterday was 1 800n a fte r boarded the train, which dent. [Signed] C. H. Gbosvexor.
read, following which the chair handed j proceeded for Washington via Monmouth Augusta, July 3.—Col? A. F. Bock-
the clerk two telegrams announcing the ] junction, which had the right of way In mBi Washington:—The people of this
shootmg of the President. Mr. Halbert I cases. At the hotels all sorts of mo- city and of Georgia generally profoundly
offered the following resolutionj tivea for the attempted assassination were sympathize with the President and with
Whereas, the Senate of the State of discussed. The brokers, many of whom the country in the present calamity.
New lork learns with profound sorrow | remained hero to attend the races, were Prayers lor his recovery will he offered in,
of the attempted assassination of the I greatly excited over the startling news, the churches to-day.
President of the United States; therefore, j a ii ibe telegraph wires have been [Signed], “H. D. D.* Twiggs.”
Besolvedf Phat we tender our heartfelt j burdened with dispatches to various I tuk pbesidknt’s condition*
sympathy to tbe President and his family, I money centres as to the effect of the news ( No official bulletin has been issued
an ? f 1 }? 0 sa . me , ? ex P ress our horror 1 0Q tbe stock markets. Just after the de- I since 2 p. m. The physicians are now in
and indignation at tho atrocious attempt J pasture of Mrs. Garfield a letter of con- conference and will probably report soon,
made upon his life. .... _ I dolence was received from Yice President In the meantime nothing official can be
Mr. McCarthy said that while he agreed Arthur. At 4 o’clock a dispatch an- I said concerning the President’s condition,
with much of the resolution, yet he wished I nounciug tho death of the President was | although it may be stated with probable
to defer expressions of indignation until j received here. This was followed by j accuracy that the President’s case con-
f? 01 ? rece * ve i from the I several of the hotels lowering their flags tinues gradually to Improve. Ho has nat-
White House. He, however, did not ob- J t© half mast. ural discharges from the bowels and bl&d-
ject to the resolution. j Atlanta, July 2.—In response to a der without any indications of blood. His
The resolution was then carried by a j call issued at noon to-day by Mayor Eng- temperature and respiration are normal
c*ca coce vote. j iisb, a very large number of our best citi- and his pulse 104. Now, at 5:05, he Is
On motion of Mr. Mills the Senate took | zqos assembled at tho opera house this I asleep. •
recess until 11.15 a. m. During the re- | evening at 4:30 o’clock, to cousider appro- Executive Mansion 1 , 6 p#m.—No ap-
cesa Robertson received Associated Press I priate resolutions concerning the assassin- preciable change since the last bulletin,
dispatches, which were read from the j a tion of President Garfield. The follow-I The President sleeps well at intervals,
desk, and bcuators and employes gathered I jug resolutions were adopted by a rising 1 Pulse 103, temperature normal.
1 * 1 [Signed]
about the reader. i voLe:
The Senate mt 12 o’clock went into joint “That we, citizens of Atlanta, have re-
ccnvention with the Assembly, and upon I ceived the telegraphic announcement of
returning therefrom, th* Senate adjourned the assassination of James A. Garfield,
until Monday. 1 President of the United States, at the
In the Assembly, after the reading of I capital to-day, with the profoundest re-
the jonrnal, Mr. Murphy znoved that the I g re t and horror; that to him and bis fain- .
Assembly take a recess until five minutes I fly we tender our deepest sympathy in ceived by Secretary Blaine:
to two o clock. He^sald^he made thermo- J their sudden affliction; that we join our | Pabis, July 3. Secretary
D. W. Buss,
J. JL Barnes,
J. J. Woodward.
The next bulletin will be issued at IU
o’clock.
SYMPATHY PROM PARIS.
The following telegrams have been re-
1 | Washington: Our countrymen receive
Elaine,
ron ICb He*th^ C referred to aPJSlSffi I J™® lU “^f* asU °, f al ‘ P®°P la ^*jj» I a'ttooea^iccon^«l^^^iiJ?^
ton. He then referred to the progress of life may be spared for the periormance of dition with profound sorrow and deepest
tlio victim from tlra lower paths of life to I the duties of the high office to which he sympathy with the public and private
has been so recently elected.” affliction. They recefve expressions of
of the act Jn« oofamtttof wm too mat Speedm aato by Congressman condolence and ol horror at the crime
for expression. The minority of this Hammond, Gon. John B. Gordon, henator from representatives of other nations. We
house would mingle Us feelings of con- Brown, Chief Justice James Jackson and still cherish hopes of a favorable issue and
demnatiou with those ofthe entire country I ex-Gov. Bullock- j desire to express ourbeartelt sympathy in.
and world. Mr. Murphy ai resolution was Richmond, Va., July 2.—The most I the grief that surrounds the President^
adopted and the Assembly went into I intense excitement has prevailed daring Eyarts
rec . e33, .... I the day over the intelligence of the at- Hows ’
After the adjournment ot the joint con-1 tempted assassination of President Gar- Thurm iv-
yention the House reassembled and Mr. J Cold. When the first rumor was reported Horton- ’
Brooks called tor bis resolution to *d- I it vas generally discredited, but on con- borertsoy ivoi:ire«s
s^on^he previous^nuMUon wm® ordered fir “ 1 f ory , ^ 3 P alche f s bei , n .S f£ ce ^ ed J be Albany, July 3-1 “Hon. ' James G.
siou ine previous question was oruereu I public mind began to realize the shocking Blaine. Secreiaru of state Washinatnn-
overwLkT re80l “ U0U “ ^ “ eWS ’? ad ia ^ tb , a W 5° le Wl^ou U^m7th{ Pr^dZvs p^cli
talRLKMOY S C July 2 The news I moved. Crowds gathered rap dly condition. Reports vary greatiy. Ress-
ofthe^assa&d nation of the President 0 er* ? UUQ n ® waceatl T’ RDX )°H» for P art ‘ cu ; sure him of my deepest sympathy with him
01 ine assasstuaiion or tne l.resident ex- )»«, and expressions of deep regret at in thishourof the nation’s peril and with
cjted universal grief and horror in I tbe dire calamity which had befallen the Mrs. Garfield in her terrible affliction
a t ll ° n aDd ““demnationsofthedastardly Pf ,yera more fereem xnT e.reKan
•Hope is everywhere expressed thatlie will CHA^S’juiy 2—The News and JFSJSaSwmS'm to-^ft^erery
recover. The Chamber of Commerce I Courier, In a leader upon the attempted church and every foyaf heart in the land
heI j * . al j8 e , Addresses were assassination ofthe President, will say to- that he may bo snared. May a kindProvi-
made deefaring sentiments or sorrow, morrow : ,. Sueh events as the tragedy deuce grenUhe petitions 7
condemning tho act ofthe Lssassin as the I of yesterday lift the people above person-1 [Signed] “W. H. Robertson.”
deepest crime, and expressing tlio wish I al and sectional feelings and make the I cobnell anxious.
that the President will soon be restored ] W bole country kin. Tbe only thought in Albany, July 3.—Hon. tjeunes G
to the people of the United States, to J Charleston was that a thrust had been Blaine, Secretary of Stale, Washington:
atmail a# (Via minKlu La. *4 (Via Y® hnla I -- t - a ll ii ' > • « —
the people or Charleston is with them. | the relation of parties. Far be it from I improved condition of tbe President is
Ihe mayor of the city sent the follow-1 U8 to affix upou the stalwarts a responsi- gratefully accepted as a basis of hope ior
“ 80011 ** the MU 1 / which is not directly theirs, but his convalescent Assure the Prudent
KZv S O J„lv2 TTr,n Tn, L “T* ^ 9***, ^ that the people are thoroughly united in
a r 1 * 1 * 8ad moment that the intrigues expressions of horror and indignation on
a.Blaine,Secrelory^ Slate, Washmg-\ 0 f Conkling and the slanders of Grant account of this wicked crime as well as
hasten to request that you will kindly ex- I cesslty; that he proclaims himself a “stal- telegrams to foreign ministers.
press to Mra. Garfield our profound sym- wart bf stal warts,” and boasts that he has Secretaiy Blaine h^renf the foloX
patby at this distressing time, and our m , d0 Vlco President Arthur, who is telegrams: wing
sincere hope that the Presidents life may conkling’s mau, President of the United “Washington. July 3 Noyes. Min-
bespared to his Amlly aud country. I States. They who are to benefit by Pres- I War, Paris: At this hour, 1230 the
[Signed] ident Garfield’s death will be early in condition of tbe President is much 1m-
aiayoroi Charleston. proclaiming their regret, and we don’t proved, and his symptoms are regarded as
Nashville, July 2.—The community I question their sincerity, but they were favorable, or at least hopeful,
was shocked at tbe news of the attempted j bitter foes of the President, and what tbe “Blaine, Sec’y.”
assassination of the President, and popu- j country will not lorget Is that the deed is “Washington, July S.—Lowell, Min-
lar indignation and abhorrence at the act I done in their name and that they end lister, London: Please convey to Her
are universal. Great anxiety is felt to I their followers will derive a power from Majesty, tbe Queen, the thanks of the
hear tidings of tbe wounded President’s | the President’s death.” | President and Mrs. Garfield for her re.
condition and expressions of sympathy Telegrams KeeeivsdSmoday. peated expressions of sympathy and iu-
and hope for his u.t mate recovery are J* terest. Inform Her Majesty tbi at this
heard everywhere. Crowds are gathered An evening hour (12;30) the of the Preai .
about tbe newspaper offices and. inquiries j £ I dent is much improved and his symptoms
are regarded as favorable, or at least
hopeful. Blaine, Sec’y.”
as well as could be hoped.
Washington, July 3—Hon. William
H. Robertson, Albany, N. Y.:—We grow
for news are dispatched from all parts of at f 1 Mslnat « lho President has given rise to
tlie State* j a thousand speculations as to the prompt-
New Orleans, July 2.—New« of the ins"* 136 ’
attempted assassination of the President IS 0 ** 1 reasons therefor, the public mind
created intense excitement in the city anil I seems instinctively to connect it in some
is almost the only subject discussed. All| ,n a nner with the Conkling trouble. __ .
condemn the action In the strongest terms Whether it be the desperate act of some more and more encouraged as to the final
and express sympathy for the President, P«tty politician or the vengeful deed of a ® tiH
and hope lor his speedy recovery. personal enemy, it is met by a common ex rhe Pnaident s condition has steadily
SAVANNAH, G^Tjuly 2.—Dispatches Preaston of horror and condemnation. *“F“ Tad *!"“ 1 -“ t
briefly announcing that President Gar-1 There is not an honest heart in all tho I 3 p. m. he is uoing as wallas huphysi-
fleld had been shot but giving no particu- I '* nd tbat does uot condemn the act and I «ans could possibly hope. He has never
lore, were received here at lO^this ^at will nok prtytbat iu daatardly P^- with
moraiug. The news created a profound P 3 *®* may be frustrated. I menu and awaits tbe issue with more
sensstion throughout the city and words of I Washington, July 3—The following
execration for the assassin and deep sym- caM® dispatch was received this monucg
patby for his victim were on every lip. Id } ny the British minister:
tbe first extra edition containing the sad I “Windsor Castle, July 3.—The Queen
intelligence, the News said: The event I la moat anxious to learn as to the state of
calmness than his surrounding friends.
[Signed], J. G. Bi.ai.yx,
. Secretary of State.
steadily improving.
Washington, July 3.—Hon. Alonzo
in itself is astonishing and deplorable in I *tte President* Please wire the latest I g. Cornell, Governor, etc., Albany:
The President’s condition has steadily
improved for tbe past eighteen hours. He
is now at 3 p. m., doing as well as his
physicians could hopo for. We all feet
greatly encouraged though still profound-
(CONTINUED ON FIFTH PAGE.)
the extreme, but its significance depends I &*-*•
much upon tbe character of tbe assassin | [Signed]
and tbe motive that prompted the
murderous act. If it should
prove to be like the attempt
on tbe life of President Jackson in 1834.
“Sib H. Ponsonby."
Vice-President Arthur arrived here at 1
8 o’clock this morning. Up to 12:30 p. m.
he had not been to the Executive Man
sion.