Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-03-13
OWN JEFFERSON COUNTY WEST VIRGINIA. SATURDAY, MARCH b. 1862
THE INAUGURATION.

WASHINGTON, March 4.-The ceremo.
MES incident to The Inauguration Of Gen.
Grant as President Of The United States,
were Witnessed by probably the largest
concourse Of people ever assembled in
in this city.
The unprrpIious weather had an un.
favorable effect upon The procession,
which, while very fine sffair, was Meth.
er as long or imposing as wss anticipated.
The side walks were Gensely lhrongsd
with human beings, and the windows Of
sll The stores and houses on either side Of
Pennsylvania Avenue. for lis whole length
were crowded with females. Many of
the houses were decorated with Tags and
other embems.
The procession was about one hour in
passing given point. The regular
troops and some OF Tho volunteer CON.
panies presented handsome appearance.
and marched well, and the various bands
performed exc,llenily. There were
great many colored troops and societies in
the line and several Fire Companies, but
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delegation Of the Soldiers OF lsl2-some
in an ON libus and some on foot, attract
ed considerable attention; and a printing
press in wagon, drawn by mules, in
operation, and foil rigged miniature
ship, were attractive objects.
Gen. Grant rode Tear the head Of The
/ procession in en- open carriage. With
Gen. RswIins, his chief Of s!af, by lis
ole.
The scene al the Capitol was a very
/ grand one. t. The whole area in front OF
the east portico, and for fully quarter OF
a mile around was packed with living
creatures, all anxious and eager 10 obtain
! sight OF be new President, and il posi-
bic to hear bic address. On all sides we're
| heard strains Of music; banners and Htgs
waved in the breeze, and the uniforms Cl
the soldiers and fireman made the scene
one Of rare occurrence.
Everything being in readiness the FOL
lowing oath Of office was administered TO
Gen. Grant by Chief Justice Chase
do solemnly swear thst will faith
lOllJ S1ONbNO viz OllANt W W ''N
United States, and will TO the best OF my
ability preserve. protect, and defend The
Constitution of the United States.
The President then read his inaugural
address as follows:
Citizens of the United &Gtcs:
Your suffrage having elevated me 10
the Office Of President Of the Unlled
States, have, in conformity with the
Constitution Of our country, issen The
oath Of Office prescribed therein. | have
taken this oauI without mental reserva-
lion, and with the determination 10 do 10
The best OF my ability, all that it requires
Of me. The responsibilities Of tile posi-.
lion feel, but accept them without fear.
The Office has come 10 me unsOuRhL
commence !ls duties untramelled. !
bring 10 it a conscientious desire snd de-
sire and determination to fll it, TO The
best Of my ability, 10 the satisfaction OF
the people.
On all leading questions sgitsIng the
public mind, will always express my
views to Congress, and urge them accord
ing 10 my judgment. and. when lhInk il
advisable, will exercise The ConslitVllon.
al privilege of inlerposing veto to deIeat
measures which oppose. But all laws
will be faiihGclIy executed. whether Ibey
meet my appreciation or not.
shall on ell subjects have policy 10
recommend, but none 10 enforce against
the will Of the people. Laws are to gov
ern all alike, those opposed to as well IS
those who favor them. know no meth.
| cd to secure The repeal Of bad OF obDox-
. ious laws SO effective as their stringent
execution.
The country having JusI emerged from
"a great rebellion, many questions will
come before il for settlement in The next
four years, which preceding adminislrs.
tions have never had 10 deal with. In
meeting these II is desirable thai they
should be approached calmly, without
prejudice, hale, or sectional pride, re-
nembering that the greatest good 10 the
greatest number is the object TO be attain
ed. This requires secuny Of person,
property. Snd freedom Of ftlIaIOUs and
political opinion IN every part OF ou roro.
mon couauy Without regard TO local rre-
judice. All laws 10 secUIs these ends
will receive my best efforts for iher en-
[oIcemeni.
a great DEBT Ia, been contracted in se-
curing 10 US and our pUsleriiy the Union.
The payment OF ihis. principal and inter
est. as well as The reiUIn TO specie bssis
as soon az II Can be sccomrl shed without
material deirlment TO Ire debtor clsss. or
10 The county al large. must be provided
for. 10 project Ibe national honor every
dollar OF Government Indebtedness should
be paid in gold, unless Otherwise express
ly ,tipulst-d lhe contract Let II be
understood that no repudialor Of one lar.
thing Of our pubic debt xill be tfUsted ia
public place sHd il will 60 lsr towards
srenglb ming cred ehch ought TO be
The best IN the world and will ullimsie.
ly enable Us 10 replace the debt with
bonds bearing less interest than We nov
pay. To tbs should be added faithful
collection OF the reSenUe, strict account
ability to the Treasury for every dollar
collected, and the greatest practicable re.
irenchment in expenditure in eVfry je.
psrrmenI OF Government.
When>we compare The pay ing cspsci
ly Of the country now with ten States ,tlll
IN poverty from the effects OF war. bit
soon TO emerge trust into greater pro--