East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-04-26
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BUSINESS.

Infused throughout the land, received
Il shock from assassination of Pres
'acnt lincoln, Which on the instant
seemed to paralyzo all its functions
aud deaden every influence which be-
fore had wrought in behalf of sound
nd stable progress in the right direc-
lion.
1t is not timo yet to look for the
signs of recovery from this shock, but
in our opinion, the indications are that
they will soon be apparent Gold
t'ie cratic, though undisputed indica-
ar Of the situation in business
and finance, has varied far less than
was expected, prices have not materi-
ally changed, panic there has been
none, onlya general suspense, as in awe
mt the crime committed The action
Of President JOHNSON in retaining the
Constitutional advisers of his prede-
eessor and in refusing to commit
himself to any new line of policy, has
done much to quiet apprehension in
regard to the dangers which threaten
OF TO unsettlo the business world, and
tide generous confidence" with which
his accession to the presidential chair
is greeted by people of all parties,
inust necessarily strengthen the feel
ing of security felt in government
which can so firmly withstand
calamity the like of which would
have shaken to its foundations the
strongest among the nations of the
Garth
The Boston Post says
The expressions Of President John
son i'll replying to different delega-
cations who have waited upon him
are such as to inspire entire confidence
in his ability and the comprehensive
and patriotic principles which will
govern his administration. lie feels
the full responsibility of his position
the greatness of the occasion, and
the momentous consequences which
ill hang upon the immediate meas
ures Of the Government. Appreciate
flg all this, he properly refrains from
proclaiming his future action until he
knows what future events may ro-
tlIire. With this reservation he will
he free to meet all emergencies as
wisdom and justice may demand, gov
olned neither by. prejudice nor pas
sion, but only by the high motive Of
doing what he deems best for the
common welfare.
The New York WOrla feels assured
that "all men of every party who
lOvo their country will make haste to
strengthen the hands of thechief mag
i,trate by confidence in the earnest
aess of his patriotic purposes, by q
generous construction Of his acts and
his policy, 10y a liberal estimate of the
manly boldness and the unquestiona-
lie strength Of character which have
marked his career as well rs by the
advocacy of or the opposition to such
measures. as he may hereafter inaugu-
ate"
r. And these are but indications Of the
universal feeling on the part Of the
people. With such evidences of mu-
tual good feeling and forbearance on
all hands, it is but rational to suppose
That general confidence will soon be
developed, which will remove entirely
any lingering feeling of unrest in COM
uercial and business circles.
THE FUNERAL PAGEANT IN DETROIT.
Tho demonstration in Detroit on the
10Th, called to observe the funeral
Jbsequies of the lamented President,
was unquestionably by far the grand
est and most impressive pageant ever
Witnessed in that CITY. We left there
,t little after 10 \. NJ; and at
mat hour the streets were full Of peo-
lie, while every place of business was
'losed, and nearly every building
,iraped in mourning. Among the in
cidents of peculiar interest, the chief
one it seems to us is the letter from
zen. Cass to the Chairman of the
Committee of Arrangements, which
we publish below. Coming from SC
distinguished statesman = it may be
his last communication to the public
himself ON the verge of the grave
upon an occasion so mournful and
momentous, it seems in the light Of
present events, almost a sacred relic:
t'.ir- DErRoIT, April 81, 1865.
Dean SfREI have received, and
thank you for your note, inviting me
ON behalf Of the General Committee
toparticipote in the solemiiities of to-
morrow, the offering of the citizen,
ofsDetroit to the memory Of the la
inented Chief Magistrate who hai
been stricken down, by the hand Of {
wretched assassin. j wish / could b,
with you upon this sad occasion. Blu
l cannot. The infrm state of IN,
health, which has confined me to Tia,
house for some months, will not per
NIT ne to take part in tho duties o
the day. But in the numerous assem-
blage, which the impressive c-remo
MES will call together, there will no