The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1873-03-06

IL ,,ion OF the new Senate, it and the atien,
ant bodies went 10 act as PAL
ties Of the Capitol procession, whic
wss duly formed in the msnne
usual on such occasions; the platform wa
erected on the iron, Por,ico, where the Pres
iGeHt and other important personsges ha,
seats provided for them. The crowd beiov
surged to and fro. but preserved order. Nea
the President were members of his family
| Cheers and music greeted him on his appear
ance The Presiden,-eleci and Chief Justic
| arose simultaneously when the latter admin
is.ered the presidential oath. Tremendou
cheering and cannonading followed Az III,
President sat down partial quiet VIA restored
He then proceeded TO read his Inausura
Address as .o.lows:
INAUGURAL.
FELLOW CiTIzENs:-Un6er providence
have been elected a second time 70 at; as Ex
cllive over this great nation. 1t has beer
nv endssvor In the past TO maintain all Law!
and 80 far as lay In ms power TO ACT for the
bes, Interests Of the whole people. My bes,
efforts will he given in the same direction in
the future, aided, trust, by my four years
experience in office. When nv FIRST term OF
Office Of Chic: Executive began the country
had no, recovered from the effects of great
internal revolution, and three Of the former
States of the Union had not been restored IL
their federal relations. 1t seems TO me that
no new question should be raised 80 long ss
that condition Of affairs existed. Therefore
the past four years so far 81 could control
events, have been consumed in an effort to
restore hsrmoDy, public credit, commerce
and all the arts OF peace and progress. II
il my firm conviction that the civilized world
is tending toward RsPubicanism, or govern
ment by ard through their chosen represen-
tatives, and tina, our great republic is dss-
tined 10 be the guiding star 10
all others. Under our Republic We support
an army less than that of any European
Power of any standing, and navy less than
either OF the least five Of them. There could
be no extension OF territory on this CONT
nent which would call for an increase of this
force, but rather might such extension enable
Us TO diminish it. The theory of govern
ment changes with general progress. Now
that the telegraph is made available for COM
municating thought, together with the rapid
ransit by steam, all parts Of the continent
are made contiguous for all purposes Of the
government, and communication between the
extreme limits of the country is made easier
than was thought by the old thirteen States
at the beginning of our national existence.
III e effects Of Or late civil war have been to
free the slave and make him citizen; yet,
he is not possessed Of The civil rights which
ci;iz .nship should carry with it. This is
wrong and should be corrected, and to this
| stand committed SO far n the executive in
tluence can avail. Social equality ia not
a subject to be legislated upon, nor shall ask
that ANYTHING be done 10 advance the social
station Of the colored man, excep; TO give him
, chance to ievelope what Is good in him;
give him access to schools a 4 when he
travels, let him feel assured that his conduct
will regulate the treatment and fare he will
receive.
The States lately at war with the general
government are Eow happily united and no
executive control is exercised in any one OF
hem that would not be exercised in any
,ther State under ike circumstances. In
he first year OF the past administration, the
proposition came up for the admission Of
san Domingo a. territory of the Union.
Ii WAS not question OF my seeking but Was
proposition from the people Of San Dom |
ngo, which entertained believing as did
hen that it was for the best interests Of the |
country and for the people OF San Domingo, |
md all concerned that the proposition should
De received favorably. Ii was however re-
yarded consiitutionally, and therefore the |
subject was never brought up by me again |
In The future while l hold my present Of |
ice the subject OF acquisition OF territory |
must have the support Of the
people before | will recommend any !
proposition looking To such an acquisition |
saw here, however, that do not share in |
he apprehension held by 20 many az to the |!
lie danger Of the Government becoming
and destroyed by this extension OF |
erritory. Commerce, sducation, and the
.apid transit o; thought and matter by tela- |
.rsph and steam have changed this rather. |
Relieve that our Great Maker il preparing |
he world, in HE own good time, to become
me nation, speak one language, and when
lra,ie. and naviss will no longer he reguir-
d. My efforts in the future will be directed
o the restoration of good feeling between
he different sections Of our common coun-
ry; TO the festotation OF orr currency to a
liked value a. compared with the worlds
iandard Of the vaiues-gold-and if posi-
lie, to part with ii to the construction Of
heap routes Of transit throughout the land;
o the end that the products of all sections
nay find market and leave a living remu.
leration to producers; 10 the mainte nance Of
rieEHIy relations with all our neighbors and
Nth distant nations; TO the establishment Of
ur commerce and share In carrying
N trade upon the ocean; to
he encouragement of such manufacturing
Industries a. can he economically pursued in
his country, 10 the end that txpJrts of home
Industries may pay Tor our imports. the
My sure method of returning 10 and per
nanenily maintaining specie basis, il the
deviation OF labor and BY a humane course
0 bring the ahorigines Of the coan,ry under
he benign Influences and education and civil
zation. 1t is ether this or war Of exter-
and wars engaged in by people
'ursuing commerce and all the industrial
pursuits arc expensive, even against the
weakest people, and ..are demoralizing and
Wicked. Oar sureriority Of strength and
civilization. should make Us
enient toward the Indian for the wrong al
eady inflicted upon him should be taken
ntO account and the balance placed to his
redit The moral view Of the question
hOuld be considered, and the question asked
can the Indian he made productive MEM
yer of society by proper treatment" When
he effort Is made in good faith We will
tand bette before the CIVILIZED nations OF
he earth and in our own consciousness, for
laving made it. All these things are not
o be accomplished BY one Individual. But
hey will renew their support to the cOnsti-
uiion and laws, and he would make such
20 Congress "a will, in my
Judgment, best serve 10 carry them into ef
ret. beg your support and encouragement.
I has beef and is nay earnest desire
o correct abuses that have grown up in the
ivii service of tie country. To secure this
rules requiring methods of ap-
ointment were established. NV efforts for
UGH reformation shall lie continued to the
'e-t OF my judgment. The spiri, of the
ules adopted will lie maintained. / ac-
NOV ledge the honor Of this as-emblage,
representing a. it does, every section OF our
oun,ry and for the great honor they
ave conferred on me by returning NE to
he highes; office within this land and |
ne further obligations resting on me to rem
Ter to them the best services within my
,ower. This promise, looking forward
nth the creates; anxiety TO the day when l
hall be relieved from the response
,ilities that at times are almost \
and from which / have
carceiy had respite since the even,ful firing
'pon For, Sumpter, in April, 1851 to the
present. day. NV services we're then rendered |
md accepted under the first call for troops
rowing out of that event. | did not ask /
or place or position. and was entirely with
mt inilus nee or the acquaintance OF persons
# influence. Bet was resolved 10 perform |