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THE TRAGEDY. The Terrible Event which Agitates the United States. PRESIDENT GARFIELD’S MENTION. Heroic Conduct of His Loving Wife. Full Details of His Erratic Career from First t0 Last. THE ASSASSIN’S LIFE. A National Holiday Turned Into a Day of Mourning. Wasnmerox. July 2.â€"Probably no event in the history of the United States of America, since the murder of President Lincoln, sixteen years ago, has so shocked, not alone the American people. but,judging from the tone of the thousands of tele- graphic despatohes which pour into this city, the people of the whole civilized world, than the cruel and wanton, and as present indications show successful, atteln ted assassination of President Garfield. re- sident Garfield has for nearly a fortnight} past been with his family taking a little recreation at Long Branch by the seaside. Of his doings there,and his chance meeting with General Grant, the public have been informed. Afew days since the discharge of executive duties compelled his attendance at the capital. This morning he intended to return to his wife and family at Long Branch. For that purpose he entered the depot of the Baltimore dc Potomac Rail- way, arm in arm with Ben. Mr. Blaine, Secretary of State. The two passed thus through the ladies‘ room and it was while leaving it that the assassin Gitteau rushed up and shot at him twice, the shots taking eflect as detailed in Saturday's despatches to the Tums. I was coming down Penn avenue when I saw a carriage coming up the avenue. The horses were running so fast I thought they were running away. Just as the carriage arrived in front of me a man put his head out of the window and said, “ Faster, faster, faster. dâ€"n it!" After hearing this remark I thought there must be something wrong and ran after the carriage. When it reached the depot the man jumped out and entered the ladies’ room. He had not been there more than three minutes when 1 the President arrived. He stepped out of his carriage and entered the ladies' room. The President. after passing through the door, was just turning the corner of a seat when the assassin, who was standing on the left of the door. fired the ball which struck the President in the back. He fell forward. I ran into the depot. Then he fired again while the President was falling. Hrs. Garfield was grief-stricken when she received the sad news at Long Branch, and notwithstanding that judiciously worded despatehes of a hopeful tone were fre- quently forwarded to her. her grief became almost hysterical. She left Long Branch for Washington shortly after noon. and reached that city about 6 o'clock. At 7 Blaine telegraphed to Vice-Brasi- dent Arthur at New York‘that the resi- dent was able to recognize and converse with his wife. but that in the judgment of his ghysicians he was rapidly sinking. hroughout those trying hours the Presi- dent‘s mind was perfectly unclouded, and when conscious he oonverssd freely with those around his bedside. Previous to his wife’s arrival the President slept quietly. MTBR AT NIGHT. As the evening advanced it was noticed that the President became worse, and at 8.25 p. m. it was announced that he was again sinking ra idly, and there was little if any hoFe. In eed this appeared to be the teen t of the medical consultation. Later, however (at 9.20 p. 11).). hope was again aroused by the circumstance that the President had rallied a little and the symp- E61133 {were mote favorable. in the sick-room did not betray the slightest evidence of emotion. The Presi- dent spoke toher in awhis r. audible to the end of the room. he physician decided that it was unwise that the inter- view should last beyond a few minutes, and persuaded Mrs. Garfield to leave for the time being. When she left the room she completely broke down and sobbed aloud most piteously. Mrs. Garfield Blended for a second interview with her ueband, which was receded to by the physicians. The room was cleared. and she, with some other members of the familv. remained half an hour with the President. During this period the first favorable symptoms were exhibited, and from that moment upto 12 o‘clock every- thing looked brighter. Naw Your. July 3.â€"The Sun‘s Washin - ton special sa s: Gitteau. when arreste , said.“ It is al right." The expression was heard incorrectly. and was supposed to be. “ I am a Stalwart." The prisoner was not lon in police headquarters before it became evi cut that that was no safe place for him. a wild angry mob collecting outside. surging and booting. and mingled with1 other cries were, “Lynch him.“ " Lynch him." He heard these cries. but paid no attention tothem. Of all persons in the police headquarters none seemed less con- cerned than he. A passing cab was hailed. and in a moment Gitteau was hustled into it. and the driver directed to make all haste to the jail. The wild mob followed the carriage. crying. QUEEN SYMPATHISES. mm. amm's omr. THE Mon AND OIHEAU. EYE-WITNESS STATES : M88. GARFIELD “ Lynch him." “ Lynch him." The driver lashed his horses into foam, and suc- ceeded in getting ahead of the mob. In a few moments Gitteeu was esiely lodged in jail. The President yesterday asked Blaine what be supposed was the motive which actuated Gitteau. The Secretary replied that it was evident!) the not of a maniac. and asked Garfield it he had any explenw tion. The President smiled and replied. “ I suppose he thought it wouldbe a glorious thing to be a pirate king." mL- "Am”. “hold-rah“. cumin] Ilvfl vâ€"__ v- v- The world‘s Washington special says notwithstanding the tremendous excite- ment that possessed the city yesterday and the large multitudes in various places. there was danger of a riot only once. That was just after the capture of Gitteau. The crowd outside the depot was fortunately small at that time or the assassin would never have lived to come to trial. The Prisoner'- Identity. Wasmxerou. July 3.â€"-The Librarian of the Navy Department informs the Attor- ney-General that Gitteau was one of ‘Farwell's supporters in the efiort to break the unit rule In the Chieago‘Conve‘ntion‘. WU HUI. .Wv .u vâ€"v 'â€"-VVV° and says Git u was in fife habit of calling at the libmian’s room and telling how he had been tgqued by B‘laine‘. ‘ AI, - uv um uvvâ€" “w“--_ ._' - Charles Jul s Gitteau. who shot the President. is a‘native of Illinois, and a son of L. N. Gittesu. who for many years till his death. which occurred two years since, has resided in Freeport. 111. About twenty. five years ago the father. accompanied by Charles, then about 16 years old. left Freeport and joined the Oneida. Commu- nity at New York. The father remained with the Community a short time and returned to Freeport. The son remained in the Community several years, and next turned up in Chicago as a lawyer. When a boy, and up to his arrival in Chicago, he was known as Charles Jules Gitteau, but changed his name. dropping the Jules after reaching Chicago. He visited Washington two years since, lecturing on “ Swond Adventism,” in which. at the time. he pro- fessed to be a firm believer. A gentleman who met him then pronounced him a luna- tic on that subject. .- - .a A LL- uv vu DOC-1" ~â€".... . The theory has many adherents that the I attempted assassination was not the work of a lunatic, but the result of a plot much deeper and darker than has been sus- pected. It is said that Gitteau arranged with a hackman beforehand to be in readiness to drive him swiftly in the direction of the Congressional Cemetery as soon as he returned from the depot. In the meantime he had the bundle of papers placed in the hands of a boy, with a view, it is maintained, of creating a belief 1 in his insanity in the event of capture. He } came here in February with recommendaâ€" tions from various parties in Illinois to secure the Consulship to Marseilles. He stopped here at a well-known boarding- ;house. The boarders disliked and avoided ‘ him as much as possible. He acted strangely at times. When his bill was pre- sented he could not pay and left the house. He stated that he expected a 86,000 position and would soon pay. General Logan, who was a boarder at the house, said the man was crazy. Gitteau was a great bother to Logan, so persistent was he in his efiorts to secure that gentleman’s assistance on his behalf. Since he left the above house he has been stopping at various places, but never anywhere a great length of time. be- cause of lack of funds. He told his fellow- boarders that he expected to be appointed Ministerto France,but did notdesire it to be known. Gitteau has been stopping for the last six weeks, with no bagg s but apaper box. in a house on Fourteent street. He box, in a house on Fourteenth street. He said on his way to jail that the President's assassination was premeditated. and he went to Long Branch for the purpose of shooting him there. but was deterred by the enfeebled, saddened condition of Mrs. Garfield. which appealed strongly to his sense of humanity. Those by whom Git- teau has been examined since the shooting says he shows no sym toms of insanity. It is understood that t e letter which has already] been telegraphed as addressed to the W ite House is the only document in the collection which supports the theory of insanity. It is reported that he had an accomplice, whose description is in the hands of the police. -’ ras- parsemsnr caszr ASSABHN is JAIL. The officers of the jail have refused to admit reporters to interview Gitteau. They say that they are acting under the orders of the Attorney-General. At first the oflicere emphatically denied that the man was in jail, as they had information that the jail would be attacked by a mob. A large guard of regulars from the barracks and metropolitan police will go to the jail to repel any attack. Gitteau has a sandy complexion and is slight. weighing not more than 135 pounds. He wears a moustache and light chin whiskers, and has sunken cheeks, and his eyes are so far apart from each other as to give him a sullen or gloomy appearance. An officer at the jail thought Gitteau was a Chicago communist. When the prisoner arrived at the jail he was neatly attired in blue and were a drab hat pulled down over his eyes. giving him the appearance of an ugly ; character. The two jailers now guarding ‘ the cell say that they saw him around the jail several times recently. and on one occasion he appeared to be under the influence of liquor. On one visit Gitteau reached the rotunda of the building. where he was noticed examining the scaffold from which the Hirth murderers were hanged. WHAT IS SAID 01" I")! IN NEW YORK. New Yeas. July 2.â€"Gitteau, a few years ago, was practising law in this city, and was in the habit of taking claims to collect on sharesâ€"namely. to receive for his ser- vices hali the proceeds. Gitteau used to make sumoient collections to secure his half. but the client never obtained any- thing. He was ex sed by the Herald with . regardtothe whee roceedin , and Git. teau, flndin New ork too hot to hold him. went \ est. From Chicago he wrote toJ. G. Bennett demanding $100,000 for libel. but failed to get the money. He wrote Bennett again, intimating that if he would engage in a certain newspaper enter- prise with him the claim ior $100,000 would be wiped out. While here he took charge of a case for a lady on Fourteenth street and secured a judgment for 8900. The judgment was attached on the ground of fraud. and although the fraud could not be proven the Court set aside the judgment. It is understood that many of his legal practices were di the same order. . CWUHâ€"o 7""1- _. < 00 ms cmcmo cmnn. Cmcmo. July 2.â€"Oharlos J. GMom is the correct mum of the would-be assassin. He lived here several years and acquired en unenvieble reputation. He was at one time on the point of marriage with en eati- meble {guns lady. but his character became own jupt if: time t2 p‘revegt 39911 w...‘ â€"-â€" u _. - a calamity to the lady and her lamily.l Gitteau lelt town immediately after this.’ For some months he seemed to have no visible means of support. He reached or lectured on religious and sec al subjects. upon which he was an enthusiast. He started here as a lawyer. but failed utterly. and then tried to lilt himself into notoriety by lecturing on religion one evening each week. His card in the newspaper is pro- duced to-day. and is a curiosity. He bored the newpapers by trying to get his menu-1 script prmted. Alter falling as a lecturer he began life as a tramp‘ of the more respectable order. He was branded by the Hotel-keepers’ Associa-‘ ‘tion as a dead heat. He is 35 or 40 cars old. His whole appearance was the. of a‘ danditied man of small mental calibre. He was unusually fond of notoriety, and would go any length to get his name in the paper. He was arrested here once for embezzle- ment. It was first supposed that Gitteau was the well-known Socialist of that name. and the noon papers ap ared With his full history, but it was an sequently learned that they were on the track of the wrong man. It seems there were two Charles Gitteaus in the city, both lawyers, and both from their knowu fanaticism of character capable of almost any mad act. Gitteau is described by the lawyers as having been a “ shyster," whatever practice he had being " uuyaws, wuuwvvs Ebwvuvv nu. ...~.. _--_" in the lower criminal courts. He was regarded as weakminded, and at one time was a. fanatic on temperance, and delivered a lecture at the Methodist Church on that subject. Failing to pay the Tribune for its advertisement, .that paper wrote him_ up as___a_ fraud, and was sued ,,2L ___.r_ A-.__ LA by him for lilbel. The suit never came to an issue. He wrote a pamphlet on the “ Second Coming of Christ." which was published as a curiosity. He exhibited no tangible symptoms of insanity, but was at all times a somewhat eccentric, nervous, excitable individual. One of his proclivi- ties was to follow and persecute with his attentions res eetable young ladiesto whom he might get introductions. At one time he was in an ugly predicament with an attorney in connection with a young lady; who was thus pestered beyond endurance.‘ The attorney throttled him in his oflice, and threatened to give him a horsewhip- ping if he did not promise todesist, and the promise was given. He had not been heard of for quite a while in this region. It is said that his father is President of the Second National Bank of Freeport. The family is of Italian descent, but Gitteau always claimed to be American born. A Milwaukee despatch credits him with a similar career in that city. num’r GET A PENSION. Wasnmerox, July 3.â€"Gitteau made application for a pension two months ago. LL-L 1-_ m... A .ffpciiiwlii‘sâ€" i'eâ€"pi‘esehtation that he was' a soldier the civil war claim was investigated, and the papers filed away with the endorse- ment. “ Insane." monuox rmuxcxsn. Swr LAKE. July 2.-â€"People were unable to attend to business on hearing of the attempt on the President’s life. Gentiles and Mormons, as a rule, are indignant. but a few of the latter say it is the judgment of God on Garfield raising his hand against the Mormons. nsms‘ RECEPTION or III]! news. annox'r, Ohio, July 3.â€"â€"Ex-President Hayes was greatly shocked by the news of the shooting of Garfield. He said that while in office he received many threaten- ing letters. hi1 alraid we are he ing against late. It seems terrible." be dictated amesuge saying she was glad to hear James was cheerful. that he should kce up good spirits. and accept the love an sympathy of mother, sisters and friends. Sympathy turn the Queen and others. the news continued to grow lavorable. she sqidi “I am ghdhto has; it. pntIu}; Wunmorox. July 2.â€"8ir Edward Thorn- ton called upon the Secretary of State. who was in attendance upon the President at the Executive Mansion. between 4 and 5 o'clock, and delivered to him a copy of the following deepatoh. with many expressions of deep borrow at the tragedy : To Sir Edward Thornton, Washington: LONDON, July 8, 5 p.m.â€"Ia it true that Presi- dent Garfield has been shot at ? It so, express at once the great concern of Her Modesty: Gov- ernment, and our hope that the report that he sustained serious injury is not true. (Signed) Euu. Gnmvmnx, Foreign omce. Sir Edward Thornton received andhanded Blaine the following from Earl Grenville : The Queen desires on will at once express the horror with which e learned at the attempt upon the President’sliie end her earnest hope for his recovery. Her Majesty wishes full and immediate reports as to his condition. The following was also received by the British Minister : Wmnson Cum. July 3.â€"The Queen 18 most anxious to learn the state of the President. Pleue wire latest news. FROM THE MARQUIS OF LOBNE. A message from the Governor-General of Canada says he was greatly shocked at the dastardly attempt on the President's life. He trusts the wound is not mortal. The Press on the Outrage. The New York papers are very outspoken in regard to the crime and the motive which prompted it. The most significant utter- ances are those of the Tribune, which says: “ President Garfield has been shot down not by a political faction. but by a spirit which a political faction has begotten and nursed. But for that spirit there was hardly a man in this country who seemed at sunrise yesterday more safe from mur- derous assault. Garfield was immeasurably more popular yesterday than when tbei ballots of the nation made him ‘ President. Booth put into his bloody deed the malignant spite of thousands of beaten rebels. His deed stands in his- tory as the cap-sheaf of the rebellion. So the spirit of faction which fired the shot yesterday gave in that act the most complete revelation of its character. Never again will any man cry, ‘ I am a Stalwart of Stalwarts.’ Never again will the blind and furious fanaticism of a faction seem to sane men a thing to boast of. This horrid flash of light. which shows how narrow is the dividing line between factions, frenzy and Mexican assassination, will bring an end, let us hope, to a most shameful phase of partisanship in this country.” ___ A, ,,,I_ The World says : “ The blow was struck, ‘ not by the wretched assassin who now awaits punishment, but by the people of the United States themselves. who made such a crime possible by neglect of the duty of the constitution. The people suffered public service gradually to become a great political bonanza, abandoned by common consent to be the prize of the greediest and least honorable of the community. Twice within ten years they have permitted the {residency to be thrown for with loaded ' dent’s disposition to ta After the President realized that he had , been seriously hurt his first thought was for his family. “ My poor wife and child- ‘ ren," he exclaimed, when upon opening his eyes he saw Mr. Blaine bending over him. A PREMONI‘HON. Before the President left for LongBranch he seemed to be unnaturally distracted. He failed to recognize even old acquaint- ances at first, and frequently would enter into conversation with a person in an abstracted way for some moments, when he would suddenly realize who it was, and his manner would change. Various causes are alleged, and the matter was regarded with apprehension among his friends. So a Washington letter states. SIMILAR CASES. Sixty-two cases are on record where persons wounded during the late war in the same way as the President recovered. A LONG ILLNESS CERTAIN. The Times says: " It is understood that all that occurs in the treatment of the wounded man is not made public. The President at times experiences what he terms ‘ tigers’ claws‘ in his feet and legs, to allay these egains hyperdermic injections are resort to. The great danger the patient now contends with is inflammation, which is expected to, reach a culmination this morning. But for the President‘s ood habits and robust body the shock of t e assault would have terminatedfatallywithintwenty-fourhours. His recoveryâ€"should he recoverâ€"will re- uire a long time, during which he will be orced to remain in bed and be kept per- fectly quiet. All danger from internal hemorrhage has now Passed. The Presi- k freely is discour- , aged as much as possible. The Cabinet 1 ladies are nearly worn out by their long and r anxxous watching.” Cnxcmo, July 4.â€"Gittean‘e brother~in~ law an s the assassin has been examined severe. times by physicians and pronounced insane. A _ . . nun. HARTFORD. Conn.. July 4.â€"Gitteau figured here during the Moody and Sankey revival four years ago. sitting on the plat- form with the speakers sndc ergymen. He wentedto institute a series 0 meetings here to s eak on the second coming of Christ. eleft his boardin -houee and a writ was issued for his body at he outran the Sherifl'. THE PRESIDENT WARNED 0! AN ATTACK‘ The N. Y. Tribune‘s Washington special says: It is learned that thePresident a iew ‘ days ago was warned to take precautions to protect his person against a possible assault. but he smiled at the su gestion. Gittesu’s letters to Blaine were 0 s most threatening character. The President received a letter from Gittesn severely denouncing Blaine, and charging the latter with the responsibility for most 0! his misfortunes. WHAT EXOBENATOR CONXLINO RAID. Mr. Conklin said to s srty of gentle- men at the Fi th Avenue otel, N. Y.: “ I hardly know whet to say. I was prepared nor "Pnzsmnx'r." nu'r “ FATHER." m: msoxnn’s BARRY. (smiled) Sm E. Pousouav. for almost any news rather than this. When I saw that despatch in General Arthur’s hands to-day I was almost stun- ned. I telt as it I could scarcely hold my breath. God grant that it he not true. cannot yet bring myself to believe it is as bad as was first reported. It is, if true. the most terrible scourge that has afllioted the country since the murder of Lincoln. and all I have to say. further. gentlemen. is, may Heaven help our country." nocrons‘ nxsomcswn cosnucr. The New York Telegram? Washington special says: The President lies upon his bed and moves occasional! from his back to his side with the help 0 his attendants. It nature be strong enough to bring him ithrough he will recover; it not, he must die. Nothing the doctors can do can help or save him. If he lives through to-mor. row. and blood-poisoning or mortifloation does not set in, he will surely survive. The contradictory reports with regard to Gar. field’s condition which emanated from the White House last night were in part the result of a disgraceful controversy occa- sioned by the attempt of certain doctors not first called in to the case to force them- selves in and have their views sent out in the bulletins in order to obtain the advan- tage of publicity. There were but few celebrations through- out the United States. A Buffalo deep etch. given below, might be dup litmtedp with regard to many Bother cities: The exer- ciseatoheve taken lace to- day were all abandoned, and the ourth pained off in theflmeinyery quietly. _- The follow'iné is 'a letter taken from the assassin’s pocket : To White House : “ The President's tragic death was a and necessity, but it will unite the Republican party and save the 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 wit out a tear. I pre- sume the President was a Christian, and he will be happier in Paradise than here. It will be no worse for Mrs. Garfield dear soul. to part with her husband this way than by natural dea . He is liable to go anytime. any- way. Iliad 0 ill will towards the President. His death was a political necessity. I am a lawyer theologian and olitician. I am a Stal- wart oi the Stalwarts. was with Grant and the rest of our men in Ne. York during the canvass. I have some papers for the press, which I shall leave with Byron Andrews and his co- ourualists. \at1,4mNew York avenue. where al reporters , can see them. I am going to jail. The papers referred to above have not yet been given out for publication. Byron Andrews. who is the Washington corres- pondent of Chic and the Chicago Inter- Ocean, says while it is true a pack- age of papers are in the hands of the police, accompanied bye. note addres- sad to himself, he has no acquaintance with Guiteau. and never heard of his existence until this morning. The followâ€" ing letter was found on the street shortly after Guiteau’s arrest in an envelope. un- sealed. and addressed. “ Please deliver iat once to Gen. Sherman or his first assist- ‘ ant in charge of the War Department ”: To Gen. Sherman :‘ __ I have just shot the President. I shot him several times. as I wished him to go as easily as lble. His death was a goliticai necessity. am a lawyer. theologian an olitician. I am. a Stalwart of the Stalwarts. was with Grant and the rest of our men in New York during the canvass. 1am going to jail. Please order out your troops and take possession of the jail at once.~Vory respectfully, Cass. Gum's-AU. Gen. Sherman gave the letter the follow- ing endorsement: “ This letter was handed me this minute by Major Wm. J. Twining, of the U. S. Engineers, Commissioner of the District of Columbia, and Maj.Wm. G. Brock, Chief of Police. I don't know the writer. and never heard of or saw him to my knowledge." new Garfield Avcrred a Great Calamity. It was the morning after President Lincoln’s assassination. The country was excited to its utmost tension, and New York City seemed ready for the scenes of the French Revolution. The intelligence of Lincoln’s murder had been flashed by the wires over the whole land. Fear too possession of men’s minds as tothe fate of the Government, for in a few hours the news came that Steward's threat was cut, and that attempts had been made upon the lives of other Government officers. It was a dark and terrible hour. What might come next no one could tell, and men spoke with bated breath. The wrath of the working- men was simply uncontrollable. and revolvers and knives were in the hands of thousands of Lincoln’s friends, ready, at the first opportunity. to take the law into their own hands and avenge the death of the martyred President upon any and all who dared utter a word against him. Fifty thousand people crowded around the Exchange Building. cramming and jam- ming the streets, and wedged in as tight as men could stand together. General Butler, it was announced. had started from Washington and was either already in the city or expected ever moment. Nearl ahundred generals, ju ges, states- men, awyers, editors and clergymen were in the room waiting Butler’s arrival. The fearfully solemn and swaying mass of ople that blockaded the street preserVed ‘ or the most part a dead silence. or a deep, ominous muttering ran like a risin wave up the street toward Broadway, an again down toward the river cnl the right. At length the batons of the police were seen swinging in the air, far up in the left, parting the crowd and pressing it back to make way for a carriage that moved slowly, and with difficulty jo ed through the compact multitude. Bu only the silence was broken, and the cry of " Butler, Butler I" rang out with tremendous and thrilling effect. But not a hurrah. not one. It was the cry of a great peo is asking to know how their Presi ent died. Butler was pulled through the crowd and entered the room. A broad craps. a yard long, hung from his left armâ€"terrible contrast with the count less flags that were waving the nation’s victory in the breeze. It was than first realized that Lincoln was dead. All were in tears. The cnl word Butler had was. " Gentlemen, he d ed in the fulness of his fame I" and as he spoke his lips quivered, and the tears ran fast down his cheeks. Dickinson. of this State. was fairly wild. The old man leaned over the iron railing at the balcony and stood 0n the very ed e. nvarlinnainu the crowd. gesticulating in t e over-ban; v. .. ........ , ...._..--__ , _ ‘ 7 overhanging the crowd, geetioulatinfilin the moat vehement manner, and next t ing to bidding the crowd " burn up the rebel need. root end branch." By thfie time the wave FOURTB OF JULY DOLL- (Conunuod oh sixth page.) (Signed) CHAS. Gummy. July 2nd, 1881.