Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-03-05

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par with it; to the construction OF cheal
routes Of transit throughout the land, Il
the end that the products of all section:
may find market and leave living remu
nerstion to the producer; to the mainte-
nance of friendly relations with all oul
neighbors and distant nations; TO the es-
tablishment of our commerce and
share in the carrying trade
upon the ocean; to the encouragement oi
such manufacturing industries as can be
economically pursued in this country, TO the
end that the exports of home products aad
industries may pay for our imports, the
only sure method of returning to and per-
manently maintaining specie basis; to the
elevation of labor, and by humane course
TO bring the aborigines of the country un-
der the benign influences of education and
civilization.
1t is either this, or war OF extermina-
tion. Wars of determination, engaged in
by apeople pursuing commerce and all in
dustrial pursuits, are expensive, even
against the weakest people, and are demor-
alizing and wicked. Our superiority OF
strength and advantages of civilization
should make US lenient towards the In
dians. The wrongs already in
ficted upon him should be taken into
account, and the balance placed to
his credit. The moral view of the ques-
ton should be considered, and the ques-
ton asked, "Can not the Indian be made
useful and productive member of society by
proper teaching and treatment ?" When
the effort Is made in good faith We will
stand before the civilized nations of the
earth and in our own consciousness ofhaviDg
made it. All these things are not to be
accomplished by one individual, but they
will receive support and such recommenda-
ton to Congress as will in my judgment
best serve to carry them into effect. beg
your support and encouragement.
1t has been and it is my earnest desire to
correct the abuses that have grown up in
the civil service of the country. To secure
this reformation, rules, regulations, meth
ods in appointment and also promotion
have been established. My efforts for such
shall be continued to the best
of my judgment. The spirit of the rules
adopted will be maintained.
l acknowledge before this Assembly,
as it does every section Of our
country, the obligation am under to my
for the great honor they have
conferred on me by returning me to the
highest Office within the land, and the
further obligation resting on me to render
them the best services within my power;
looking forward with the greatest anxiety
to the day when l shall be released from
and that at times are al-
most Overwhelming, and from which
have scarcely had respite since the event
full firing upon Fort Sumpter in 1851, to
the present day. My services were then
rendered and accepted under the first call
for troops growing out of the event. did
not ask for place or position, and was en-
tirely without influence, or the acquaint-
ance of persons of influence, and was re-
solved to perform my part in a struggle
the very existence of the Ma
ton. l performed conscious duty
without asking promotion or command,
without revengeful feeling toward any
section or any individuals.
Notwithstanding this, throughout the
war and from my candidacy for my present
office in 1868 to the close of the last Presi-
Dental campaign, have been the subject
Of abuse and SANDER scarcely ever equaled
IN political history, which to-day fesl that
[ can afford 10 disregard, in view of your
verdict which 1 gratefully accept IS my vim
1ication.
The Presidents voice was not audible
except to those on or near the platform,
md consequently there were
No Manifestations OF Applause
'r otherwise during its delivery, which oc-
,upied less than ten minutes, and was
completed before large part of the assem-
olage not directly in range of view knew
hat 1t had been commenced. At the con-
,lusion of the address the President was
warmly congratulated by friends, and soon
sfter left in his cariisge for The White
House, escorted by the procession, which
had reformed and taken up the line of
march. Most of The outside crowd fol-
owed in the same direction and the rest
dispersed to their homes, while the Senate
-eturned to its chamber. The Inauguration
ceremonies at the Capitol were concluded.
At the White House.
Immediately in front Of the White Houee
III Pennsylvania Avenue, large platform
lad been erected, from which the President
vas to review the military. The stand was
jide it was handsomely upholstered and
contained seats for the President and party
If review. The stand was guarded from
he throHg of spectators by few files of
soldiers and mounted police.
Shortly after the return from the Capitol,
he President, msrshaled by Secretary Rob
,son and accompanied by nearly all the
Cabinet officers and their ladies, arrived
md took seats on the platform. Mrs. Grant
md other ladies connected with the Presi-
lent's family, also took seats with the rest
1fthe party on the stand. just before the
arrival of the head of the column in the
vicinity of the stand, Gems. Sherman, Sher-
dan and Howard, dressed in full uniform
md accompanied by ladies, walked up
through the crowd and took positions on
he stand.
The review was by far the most impos-
ng portion of military display, and more
han an hour was consumed in passing the
President. The different bands of music
performed spirited airs as they marched at
he head of their respective companies, to
Tlich they were attached along the broad
venue. The excellent drill and precise
discipline of the military was theme of
,reat praise. The different organizations
A Military Panorama
hat will never be forgotten by the thous-
Inds before whom it moved. The general
is that never before has there
)een a finer or more brilliant inaugural pa
ade.
This evening the West Point cadets were
eviewed by Gen. Sherman in front of his
esidence, and subsequently entertained by
lis household and friends.
PyrOtechnics at Night.
Pennsylvania avenue tonight presents
Gene of animation and brlliancy not known
lere for several years, under the brilliancy
# drummoned lights placed at frequent in
ervals along the avenue. TIE surround
ng buildings, and particularly the Capitol
md Treasury buildings were shown most
.ttractively in the flood of light. The large
lass buildings and Botanical gardens
we're most magni6cently illuminated, the
election from which enlivened the sur
oundings most pleasantly. The illumina-
ion was
Not Very General,
wing to the severe weather and high
Winds, but a number CT large and conspic-
Ious buildings on the most prominent
treets were lighted up with hundreds of
as jets of all colors and great brilliancy.
he fireworks were magnificent, particu-
arly at the Treasury department where an