The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-03-11
NO. 40.

method of doing. Legislation upon this SUBJ
ject may not be necessary now, nor even advis-
able, but it will be when the civil law is more
fully restored in all parts of the country and
trade resumes its wonted channels. 1t viii be
my endeayor to execute all laws III good faith;
to collect all revenues assessed, and to have
them properly accounted for and economically
disburscd. l will to the best of my ability ap-
point TO Office only those who viii carry out
this design.
In regard to foreign policy, world deal
with nations as equitable lew requires indi-
viduals to deal with each other and l would
protect the law-abding citizens, whether Of
native or of foreign birth, wherever his rights
are jeopardised or the flag of our country floats
1 would respect the rights of all nations, de-.
manding equal respect for our own. lfothers
depart from this rule In their dealings with US,
We may be compelled to follow their precedents.
The treatment of the original occupants of
the land, the Indian, is one deserving of care
ful study. l will favor any course towards
them which tends to their civilization, Chris.
| tianization, and ultimate citizenship.
The question of suffrage is one which is Ike
ly to agitate the public SO long as portion of
the citizens of the nation are excluded from its
privilege in any State. 1t seems 70 ne very
desirable that this question should be settled
now, and entertain the hope and express the
desire that it may be by the ratification OF the
10Th article of Amendment to the Constitution.
In conclusion, ask patient forbearance one,
to wards another, throughout the land, and a
determined effort on the part OF every citizen
to do his share towards cementing happy
Union, and | ask the prayers of the nation to
! Almighty God in behalf ofthis happy consum-.
nation.
TO TIE WHITE HOUSE.
The inaugural over, salute of 81 guns
was fired By battery near the Capitol, and
! the new President, arEn-n-arrl with Senator
! Cragin, joined tho proee eession, which escort
ed him to his future residence, the White
! House.
| The President entered his carriage from e
| private en;rence and rs be rode along the
| line, cheer after cheer greeted him from the
thousands who had participated in the pro-
cesson.
After the ceremonies the procession, which
extended from the Treasury building TO the
| Capitol, and was fifty-fve minutes in passing
given point, was reformed and proceeded
10 the White House. accompanied by the
crowds Of people. Gen. Grant was the
cynosure of all eyes on the return as well.
as during the march to the Capitol, and he
uncov cred and bowed gracefully many times
| in response to numerous cheers which he
received from thousands Of people. The
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marked, as his indisposition was not general
| ly known. Many people maintained that
they saw him seated with Mr. Colfax. Not
recognizing Admiral Bailey, one enthusiastic
colored man. on seeing the latter, expressed
his belief that it was Mr.. johnson and that
he was going to be drummed out. President
Grant was the subject of many compliment
tary remarks during the progress of the pro-
cession which passed the White House on
the return, and was then dismissed.
WASHINGTON, March 5.-The President to-
day nominated TO the Senate the following
Cabinet officers, all of whom were promptly
confirmed:
Hon. Z. b. Washburne, Secretary of State.
Adolph Z. Borie. Secretary of the Navy.
Hon. j. ID. Cox, Secretary of the Interior.
A. 7. Stewart, Secretary of the Treasury.
Hon. J. \. j. Creswell, Postmaster General.
G L. Hoare Attorney General.
General j NJ. Schofeld holds ever as Sec
retary of War.
The resignation of Commissioner Rollins,
of the Internal Revenue Departments, has been
accepted, and Hon. Columbus Deane, Of 0ais,
was nominated to the Senate to-day 10 fill the
vacancy, and confined.
John f. O'Neill has been confirmed as Uni
ted States District Attorney for the Philadel-
pha Districts, and james y. Marks as Col
! lector of the Port of Philadelphia.