Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-04-17


To Andrew Johnson. Vics President OF United
States
Mr.. johnson requested that the ceremony take
place at his rooms in the Kirkwood House in this
sciiy a! 10 O'Clock m
Hon. S P Chase. chief justice OF the supreme
court, notified or ;hs fact and desired 10 be
lin attendance 90 administer he oath ~ thsr
hour.
The following gentlemen assembled in The vice
presidents room to participate in the cere-
mony: -
Hon S ? Chase Hon. H. McCulloch, Jas.
Speed. attorney general; 2. p Blair. Hon. Mr.
,Bl.i;, Sr., Foote, OF Vermont; Yates, Of Illinois
RAMSEY of Minnesota; Stewart, OF Nevada, and
iFsrnsworth. Of Illinois.
After the presentation OF the above letter. The
'chief justice administered The follOwing oath to
Mr Johnson:
do solemnlI swear that will faithfully exc
cute the Office OF presiden: of the United States
and will to the best Of ny ability preserve, pro
|tect and defend the constitution Of the United
States
After receiving the oath and being declared
president OF the United States, Mr. johnson re-
marked
gentlemen, must be permitted 70 cay have
been almost overwhelmed 6y tue announcement,
Iof The sad event which has so recently occurred.
II feel incompetent to perform duties 80 impor
,tsut and responsible as those which hare been 30
unexpectedly thrown upon me.
As to an indication Of any policy which may
.be pursued by me in The administration of the
government, have 10 say that that must be left
jtor the development as the administration pro
igresses. The measure or declaration must be
made by the acts they transpre.
The only assurance that | can nov give VI the
future, is reference to the past The course
which have taken in the past in connection with
This rebellion, must be regarded IS q guarantee
Iof the future
Ny past public life, which has been long and
slaborious, has been founded, "a in good COZ
science believe. upon great principle of right
a hicn lies at the basis of all things.
The best energies of my life have beeu spent
IL endesvoring TO establish and perpetuate the
principles Of free government | believe that
stbe government in passing through its present
perils will settle down upon principles consistent
with popular rights. more permanent snd endur-
Ing than heretofore ! must be permitted q
bay if ! understand the feelings OF my own
heart, that have long labored to smeiiofate
3and elevate the condition OF the great mass Of
the American people Toll and al honest e.
svocsey Of the great principles OF free govern
sment have been my To- The duties nave been
smine, the consequences are Gods This has
been the foundation Of ny political Sreed |
feel that in the end toe good NIL triumph and
these great principles will be pernsnentlv es-
stsblished In conclusion. gentlemen let nae
bay that | xsnt your encouragement and coun-
|tenauce shall ssk and relT on you and Others
u carrying the government through is present
'perils
| fee H. making this request TIA; il vii be
heartily responded % by you and all other patri
ols and lovers Of the rights ard rights Of the PEG
sple.
A, the conclusion Of his remarks. The presi
,dent received the kind wishes Of mis- friends. BY
whom he was surrounded A few minutes rere
devoted to conversation.
All we're deeply impressed with tho occasion
and The recent cad occurrence that caused the
necessity for the speedy Inauguration gas grave
H. discussed
Mr.. johnson il in fns health. snd mss an ear
pest sense Of the important trust eouhded 70
him
William Hunter. ehiet clerk OF the state de
Ip.rtmsn,. Ne. been appointed sctiag secretary OF
Isiate.
A special meeting Of the cabinet was held al
be treasury department At 10 O'Clock this morn
Ing
MAJ. Gen. Ord has issued az order addressed e
the people of Richmond and its vicinity that 10
d ficulty will be made in admitting them with
lmarket wares 10 tbs, city. They are invited TO
commence their ordinary trsffic % once, and are
assured OF protection IN passing within the lipes
J THE citizens Of Richmond and the store keepers
fare requested resume their ordinary aFcca
stors IS speedily as possible. Ii is the wish Z;
, the military authorizes 70 protect AZ good And
soe.ceable citizens, and restore IN great meas
lure IS il IS possible the former prosperity Of the
.city.
The Richmond Wig OF Saturday says Col
LOOMS the treasury agent, Is expected there ey.
err day with instructions, and uHs! his arrival
TO captured property. coming under the set o!
congress authorizing tie treasury 70 taks ehargs
OF u will be permitted % be Teroved.
Litby prison, yeFserjsy, contained upssrGs q
3 600 confederate prisoners, bat they are benz
released ss fast - Necessary papers esn De made
out
We learn that Col Robert ould. commissions 2,
1 of exchange. 1t. Col. Z. Hatch. Assistant Presi