New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-17
Inauguration Of President Jehnssn.

yester1ov morning Attorney. General Speed
waited upon me Hon. Andrew johnson. Wee President
6of The United States and officially Informed him OF the
sudden ard unexpected decease Of President Lincoln
and stated that early hour might be appointed for
tthe Inauguration ~ his successor. The following
i copy Of the Communication referred to-
WA-BISGTos CRY, April - lso5.
SIR; Abraham Lincoln. President Of the United
Estates shot by assassin last evening at Ford
Theatcr, in this city. and died at the hour Of %
O'Clock About the same time at which the President
was shot an assassin entered the sick chamber OF the
Z Hon W II. Seward Secretary Of State and stabbed
him in several places in the throat neck and face
eseycrey II no, fnortally wOunding Inn. Other mem
u beers Of the Secrctarys family were dangerously
wounded by the assassin while making his escape. BY
has as1sd under the upon YOU The
emergency OF the Government demands that should
and enter npSn The 1 1es OF P9e.aoS
of the United States II you will please make knownI
your pleasure such arrangements you deem proper
| will be made Your obediept servants,
HUGH McCuuocH Secretary OF the Treasury
EDwTS NJ STANTON. Secretary Of War.
GIDEON WEJRs Secretary OF the Navy.
WILLIAM DKSsIsoy. Postmaster General.
j. 7. USHER, Secretary Of the Interior
JANE SPED Auorney-Gcnera
To ANDREW JOHNSON. vcePresident OF the United
A Mr.. johnson requested that the ceremonies take
place at his rooms the Kirkwood House. in this city
lat 10 o'clock in the morning.
The Hon. Salmon l.. Chase, ChefJustice OF the
United States notified Of the fact. and desired 10
be in attendance to administer the oath OF Office
4 At the aboye.named hour the following gentlemen
assembled In the NicePresidents TO participate
n the ceremony: The Hon. Salmon r. Chase; the Hon
Hugh McCulloch Secretary Of the Treasury; Mr. At
torney eneral Speed +. L. Blair sr, the Hon. Mont
gomery Blair; Senators Foot Of Vermont Yates OF
Illinois Ramsay Of Minnesota, Stewart Of Nevada.
Hale Of New Hampshire. and Gen. Farnsworth OF Hi
pois.
After the presentation Of the above letter the Chief
Justice administered the following oath to Mr. Johnson
FL do soemnly swear that will faithfully execute
yhe office of President Of the United States and WILL
the best of my ability preserve protect and defend
1.-THE Constitution Of the United States"
After receiving the oath and being declared Presi
{; dent of the United States. Mr. johnson remarked:
"GrSn1MES; ! must be permitted to say that y
the sad event which has 80 recently occurred feel
incompetent to perform duties important and rel
Isponsibc those which have been 80 uheIpectediy
Thrown upon me. As to an indication OF any policy
(which may be pursued by me in the administration of
THE Government have TO say that that must be lent
flor development the Administration progresses.
,The or declaration must be made by the acts|
las they transpire The only assurance that can nowI
Igive Of future reference TO the past The courseI
Which have taken in the past in connection with ths
Rebellion must be regarded as guarantee Of theI
lfuture MY past public life. which has been long and
|laborious has been founded. in good conscience
ssss' pan'p a Of h dsa "a Tse
|best energies OF my life have been spent
lin endeayoring to establish and perpetuate the prnc
ples Of free government and believe that the Gov
|ernment. in passing throngh its present perils. will
settle down upon principles consoDant with popular
rights more permanent and enduring than heretofore
II must be permitted to say If understand the feelings
of my heart have long abored to ameliorate and
elevate the condition Of the great Of the Ameican
people Toll and honest advocacy OF the great prn
ciplcs Of free government have been my lot The
duties have been mine-the consequences are Gods
This has been the foundation Of my political creed.
feel that in the end the Government will triumph. and
that these great principles will be permanently estab
|shed. In conclusion. gentlemen. let me say that
want your encouragement and countenance shall
Task and rely upon you and others In carrying the Gov
ernment through It's present peris. feel in making
this request thai il will be heartily responded to by you
and all other patriots and lovers Of the rights and inter
ests Of a free people
At the conclusion of the above remarks the President
received the kind wishes Of the friends 10y whom he was
surrounded.
A few moments were devoted 10 conversation. All /
were deeply impressed with the soemniy VI the occa-
sion. and the recent sad that caused the
necessity for the speedy Inauguration Of the President
was gravely discussed.
M. johnson is in line health. and has an earnest
OF the important trust that has been conded 70
him.
William Hunter esq. the chief clerk OF the State De
patment has been appointed Acting Secretary OF
A special meeting Of the Cabinet was held at the
Department ut 10 O'Clock this morning.
Additional Particulars.
WAsHIs0TOs, Saturday, April ID leoo
There no confirmation Of the report that the mpr
~ H. vas mt has haAu sfa1