Democratic Sentinel, Volume 9, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 March 1885 — CITIZEN ARTHUR. [ARTICLE]

CITIZEN ARTHUR.

He Will Retire to the Life of a Gentleman of Leisure. [Washington telegram.] President Arthur has determined to continue in private life, into which he has not permitted the cares of state too greatly to intrude. The report popularly accepted that the President contemplates re-enf?aging in the practice of law is not shared by those who know him best. They say that the President does not contemplate resuming the practice of law or engaging in any profession or business. His fortune, which is variously estimated, is ample to justify his retirement without financial care. Mr. Arthur will become the guest of Mr. Frelinghuysen for some days at his Washington residence. He then contemplates a trip to Fortress Monroe, where he will remain for a time, by medical advice, seeking relief from a complaint resembling catarrah, from which he is a sufferer, although otherwise in robust health. The date of the President’s return to New York is not decided. His New York residence has been placed in condition for occupancy. His sojourn there will not be longer than two months. He will start for Canada by June 1 on his summer fishing tour. After his return in the autumn New York City will be his home; but his life will be that of a gentleman of leisure. He has chosen a life of ease among his friends, varied by fishing trips and pleasure excursions. After recovering from the disappointment of the failure to receive the nomination at Chicago his friends assert that this mode of life was chosen.