Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-04-20
THE NEW PRESIDENT.

THE NEW PRESIDENT.
Hon Andrew johnson .Spo,n into Ofice-Nl
Changes IN tie CaJinct-ho Extra Session
Of Congress-I'oticy ofMe Erecmipe. a
OFFICIAL BULLETIN,
WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, April 10,
8 P. M.--Maior Gen Dix, New York OF
fetal notice of the death of the late President
Abraham Lincoln, was given by the Heads
of Departments this morning 10 Andrew
johnson, Vice President, upon whom the Con-
stitution devoved the Office OF President. Mr..
Johnson, on receiving the notice, appeared
before the Hon. Salmon p. Chase, Chief JUS
tice of the United States, and took the oath OF
Office as President of the United States, and
assumed its duties and functions
At twelve O'Clock the President met the
Heads of the Departments in Cabinet meet
ing, at the Treasury building, and among
other business, the following was transacted
First-The arrangements for the funeral
of the late President was referred to the scve-
raj Secretaries, as far as relates to their re-
spective departments.
Second-William Hunter, Esq, was APP
pointed Acting Secretary of State during the
disability of Secretary Geward and his son,
Frederick Seward, the Assistant Secretary.
Third-The President formally announced
that he desired to retain the present Secreta-
rics of Departments as his Cabinet, and that
they would 60 on and discharge their respect
i've duties in the same manner as before the
dcplorabIo event that had changed the head
of the government
EDWIN NJ. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
THE POLICY OF THE NEw PRESIDENT.
WAsuyGroy, April 15-PresIent John
son and bis Cabinet held their first formal
meeting this afternoon, at the Treasury De-
partment, in the room of Secretary McCul-
loch. .
President johnson, in conversation with
distinguished gentleman to-day, said at pre-
sent he saw no necessity for an extra session
of Congress; and further that he would not
commit himself to policy which would pre-
vent visiting condign punishment on traitors.
He had been fighting rebels here and III Ten
nesscc, and his previous course nigh. be re-
garded as an indication of future conduct upon
his subject
Mr.. Joh1son's Inauguration.
The Hon Andrew johnson took the oath
# olIice. as President, at his rooms at the
Iirkwood House, as ten o'clock on Saturday
morning, in the presence of the following gem
lemcn Hon. Salmon p. Chase, Hon. Hugh
1cCulloch, Secretary of the Treasury; Mr..
Attorney General speed, f. ?. Blair, 81,
Ion. Montgomery Blair, Senator'S Foot Of
,ermont, Ramsey Of Minnesota, Yates of Il
inois, Stewart of Nayala, Hale of New Ham
hire, and Gen. Farusworth of Illinois.
The Chief Justice administered the follow
NJ oath to Mr.. johnson:
Il DO solamnly swear that I will faithfully
xecute the Office of President of the United
states ard will, to the best Of my ability,
Preserve, protect and defend the Constitution
# the United States"
After receiving the oath, and being de-
Jared President of the United States, Mr..
Johnson remarked:
Gentlemen must be permitted to say
hat | have been almost overwhelmed by the
of the sad event which has so
occurred. feel incompetent to per-
nrm duties so important and responsible as
hose which have been so unexpectedly thrown
lpon me. As to an indication of any policy
which may be pursued by me in the admins
ration of the government, ! have to say that
hat must be left for development as the ad-
ninistration progresses, The message or dec
aration must be made by the acts as they
ranspire. The only assurance that l can now
rive Of the future is reference to the past.
The course which have taken in the past,
n connection with this rebellion, must be re-
rarueu rs Il HuarHiitcc Va Wv lHNu'S'
"My past public life, which has been long
md laborous, has been founded, as in good
conscience believe, upon great principle of
,ight which lies at the basis Of all things. The
pest energies Of my life have been spent in
to establish and pcrpetuatc the
of free government, and believe
hat the government in passing through its
present porils will settle down upon principles
with popular rights more permanent
aud enduring than heretofore. l must
be permitted to say, if l understand the
feelings of my own heart. that | have long
labored to amelorate and elevate the condi-
ton of the great mass of the American pco-
pie.
"Toil, aud an honest advocacy of the great
principles of free government, have been my
lot. Duties bave been mine, consequences
are Gods This has been the foundation Of
NV pelitical creed, and feel that in the end
the government will triumph, and that these
great principles will be permanently estab-
lishcd. In conclusion, gentlemen, let me say
that want your encouragement and counte-
4 I'll. o,J rclv upon ynu and