Wheeling Register

The statesman became the chief magistrate and idol of this great nation. He was a man of such honest purposes, meek in his high office, gentle and great in all things. In the language of Macbeth, in Shakespeare's tragedy: "He hath borne his faculties so meekly, hath been so clear in his great office that his virtues will plead like angels trumpet tongues against the deep damnation of his taking off."

Our President, and one of the best men the world ever saw, has been called suddenly from us. I will not say he is dead, for there is no death for such a man, nothing but a glorified and immortal life, both on earth and in heaven. It will be as wise and consoling for us to reflect that this great man instead of dying as his wretched assassin supposed, he has attained to a higher existence; has gone to a companionship more worthy of his exalted merits, like a good servant to his repose from his labors, and will henceforth be known as one of that sublime brotherhood of sages and heroes of this generation who has passed from his post of duty to higher rewards.

There is still in our bereavement left us that sublime hope and consolation once so beautifully expressed by himself on a like occasion—"God still reigns and the government at Washington still lives."

A committee consisting of the following named gentlemen from Benwood, Bellaire, Martin's Ferry and Bridgeport, was appointed to co-operate with committees from other organizations on the subject of a popular demonstration or whatever other method may be determined upon of taking proper action on the death of President Garfield: Bellaire, James Garrell; Martin's Ferry, Felix Hadsel; Bridgeport, Mayor Frank Robinson; Benwood, Josiah St. Clair; Wheeling, First ward, Stephen Ripley; Second, Hugh Sterling; Third, S. B. McCulloch; Fourth, John Carlin; Fifth, Henry Hubbard; Sixth, Samuel McVey, Seventh, Capt. Andrew Grubb; Eighth, Jacob Honecker.

The Committee on Resolutions, then reported as follows:

Whereas, Our beloved President lies dead, stricken down by the hand of an assassin; therefore, we, the old soldiers of Ohio county and vicinity, do hereby offer the following resolutions:

1st. Resolved, That during the short time elapsing from his inauguration until he was shot down, his administration had commanded our unqualified admiration and approval.

2d. Resolved, That since he has been laid on a sick bed, his patience in suffering and Christian fortitude has excited in us feelings of the warmest sympathy and deepest affection.

3d. Resolved, That we hereby tender to his noble wife and stricken family our cordial sympathy, and pray God that they may be mercifully sustained in their sad bereavement.

These resolutions were adopted by a rising vote.

Capt. Devener suggested that it would be conducive to the strength of the organization if all would take an interest in enlisting all old soldiers in the work.

OTHER MATTERS.

By order of the President of the Board of Education the Superintendent closed the schools yesterday. They will reopen this morning and continue in session until the day of the funeral of the President. The school houses will be draped in mourning until after the interment.

There will be a meeting of the mill men at the Academy of Music this afternoon to arrange for their future movements during the few days intervening between now and the funeral of the President. Meanwhile the mills will not run to-day.

In the lecture room of the First Presbyterian church this evening at 7:30 o'clock, appropriate services will be held in view of the great bereavement and sorrow which have fallen upon the nation, because of the death of the President. The members of the congregation and others are invited to be present.

PROCLAMATION.

To the Citizens of Wheeling:

In view of the great calamity that has befallen our country by the death of our worthy and much beloved President, and in obedience to a joint resolution passed by your Council requesting a mass meeting of the citizens to give expression to their feelings,

Now, therefore, I respectfully ask that you convene in public assembly at 3 o'clock this (Wednesday) afternoon, at the Capitol Square, to adopt such resolutions and take such further action as may be expressive of your feelings of grief upon this lamentable occasion.

A. C. EGBERT, Mayor.

BRIDGEPORT.

Mr. McGavern, an ex-resident of our town, is back again visiting friends.

Miss Allie Chapman is home from pleasant visit at Steubenville.

Mr. Henry Foster, of Uhrichsville, assisted Frank Mayberry invoicing yesterday.

Prof. J. N. Taylor, a former Superintendent of our public school, was in town yesterday.

Mr. Robt. Howell left yesterday morning for Toledo as a delegate to the State Convention of the Royal Arch Masons.

The B. F. S. club gave a dance at the Masonic Hall last night. A postponement of such an occasion would have shown more respect to our dead.

The gloomy state of affairs yesterday probably had its effect on the number of excursionists that came in over the popular T. V. road. As near as we can guess there were about 450 persons only that availed themselves of the opportunity of seeing the city.

About half past eight o'clock last evening a quarrel ensued between Henry Koehnlein and John Rhodes, a saloonist, in which Koehnlein was cut along the side of the face and down the front of the chest. No serious damage was done. The quarrel was caused by an old grudge.

Yesterday was no doubt the gloomiest day in the history of our city. The news of the death of our Chief Magistrate filled the hearts of even the most unfeeling with thoughts of affection, and it was evinced by the quietness which prevailed during the entire day. Early in the morning as people were astir was begun the draping of private houses and storerooms, and in an hour or so almost all the crape and other mourning goods were bought up. All party and sectional issues were forgotten and men talked together in quiet groups about our dead martyr. A large flag hung heavily draped over the street between the bank and the Oglebay buildings and was in itself an emblem of sorrow. All honor to those patriotic sons who in these various ways gave their tests of affection. All business houses except drug stores were closed during the day, and mills and factories were stopped, and altogether it was the darkest day of our time.

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