Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1873-03-14
THE INAUGURATION.
WASHINGTON, March 4


Many thousands, on their way from streets remote
from the route Of the inaugural procession found
1t impossible to keep themselves comiortaple.
This however, did not have any effect in lessenng
the universal anxiety to be early on the ground.
Early in the day the military and civic organi-
cations. from their different headquarters, began
assembling ON Pennsylvania avenue west Of the
Executive mansion. BY lO:3O a. IN. they were
nearly all in position. The avenue by this Time was
alive with persons to witness the military portion
of the ceremonies, Many of the visitors went their
way to the Executive Mansion 20 see the start,
many visited the White House before the time TOT
the parade, but IT was closed and no person sd-
mitted The clerks ana military attaches of the
President were at the Capitol. Prompt at tne
time decided upon by Gen. Barry, Grand
were in readiness and began the line OF march:
They were preceded by platoon OF
mounted police, followed by the Second United
States Artillery Band, with the Grand Marshal ana
his assistants and the Military Committee ON Or
ganizauon. .
The President occupying an open carriage, az
companed by Senators Cragin, Logan arI Bay
ard ioined the procession soon after 1t started,
taking position in the third division OF the parade
The carriage in which he sat was drawn by four
mouse colored horses. His appearance was the
signal for hearty cheering, waving of handker-
Chiefs and other demonstrations OF applause as ne
rode along. Immediately precedIng nis GaSriage NY
Cavalry. One division was under command OF Coi.
AudeHreid, and the additional military part OF u
consisted OF the Presidents mounted guard OF
this city, the Governors mounted guard, and the
Boston Lancers; the Vice-President elect and the
Governor of the District completing the division
The first and second divisions of the procession
consisted of the military in Washington, the Ca
dets from West Point, the midshipmen from AN
napolis, United States artillery on foot hattaon
Of United States marines, the Old Guard or New
York, Company A, the st. Louis National
Guards, the volunteer organizations from tne Guy.
The first division, consisting OF United states
troops was commanded by General Upton.
Among the organizations in the fourth division
were organizations from Philadelphia, Albany,
Baltimore, Duquesne, and the Grays, OF Pltts-
nda NJ
In the dfth division were the I'd Connecticut the
5th New York, the Sd New Jersey and the 5th
Maryland regiments. -
who presented a creditable appearance.
The remaining part of the procession was dl-
yded into six DIVISIONS and we're GndeT 'Ps Fre pe
partment. These divisions included othcals OF
the general and local governments, political clubs
IG% SsTen large mounted squad Of pO.
lice preceded the procession and kept me IN,
mense crowd from encroachmg on the me Oh
march.
THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS. s.-.
The following Is the Inaugural Address delver-
ed by President Grant, after he had formally taken
the oatn Of Office for his second term.
Fellow CITIZENS: Under Providence, have
been called a second time to act as Executive over
this great nation II has been my endeaVor IN tne
past TO maintain all the laws, and so far as lay IN
my power to act for the best interests OF the whole
people. My best efforts will be given In the same
direction in the future aided, trust by my tour
years. experience in the office. When my nrst
term OF the office of Chief Executive began, the
country had not recovered from the effects of a
great internal revolution, and three OF the FORMER
States of the Union had not been restored to their
Federal relations. 1t seemed to me wise that no
new question should be raised as that CONDITION OF
affairs existed therefore, in the past four years,
so far as could control events, have endeavored
! TO restore harmony and advance the public credit,
| commerce and all the arts of peace and progress
1t is my firm conviction that the civilized world
is tending toward republioanism, or the govern
ment by the people through their chosen represen-
tatives and our own Republic Is destined 70 De tne
| guiding star TO all others. Under our hepuDilc
we support army less than that Of any European
power of any standing, and navy less tnan lha'
| sion of territory on this continent which would
call for an Increase of this force, but rather might
! snch an extension enable us 70 diminish ~ @ Lne
! theory of government changes with general prog
| ress. Now that the telegraph is made ayallaDit
for communicating thought, together Win raplo
transit by steam all parts Oh tae eohne tS Gnvern '
ment, and communication betWeeA tne extreme
limits Of the country made easier than u wa
throughout the old thirteen States at the begin
Tbe effects of the late civil strife have been tC
free the slave and make him a citizen; yet he y
not possessed of the civil rights which ciuzensnil
| be corrected To this correction stand commit
ted so far as Executive influence can avail. Socia
sS9nS s Sst RSs aSvtSiSe he % done to advance tn
social status of the colored man, except 10 gY'
him fair chance to develop what there is good II
him Give him access to the schools, and when ~
travels let him feel assured that his conduct WI
regulate the treatment and fare that he VIII re
ceiVa .. -.
eminent are now happily rehabilitated, and n
Executive control Is exercised In any one OF then
that would not be exercised in any other Stab
under like circumstances.
In the first year of the past administration, IN
proposition came up for the admission OF SAINT
Domingo as a territory Of the Union- II was nc
a question Of my seeking, but was proposito
from the people OF Santo Domingo, and one whic
/ entertained. believe now, as ala them thal
was for the best interests OF this country, Ior tn
people Of Santo Domingo and all concerned tha
the proposition should be received favorably.,
was, however, regarded as unconstitutional, ane
therefore, the subject was never brought up agai
by me In future, while hold my present once
the subject OF the acquisition OF territory mus
have the support OF the people before VIII recon
mond any proposition looking TO such acqulsilMol o.
say here now. however, that do not share In IN
apprehension held by many as TO the danger Oh
! government becoming weakened and desuoye
J BY reason Of their extension OF territory, Coz
merce, education and the rapid transit OF thougl
and matter by telegraph and steam have change
this belief or rather, this disbelief that our Gre
Maker is preparing the world In His own goo
time to become one nation, speaking one ial
guage, and when armies and navies VIII Dc .
Z longer required. -.. ,.-. ,sh f'..
, MY EFFORTS in the future win be directed TO u
restoration OF good feeling between the diherel
sections of our common country, 10 the reetorato
of our currency 70 a fixed value, as compared VII
the worlds standard Of values, gold, and, II po
sihle, to par with It; TO the construction of chet
d routes Of transit throughout the land, 70 the on
! that the products of all sections may ind mark
= and leave living remuneration TO the produce
G 10 the maintenance Of friendly relations with d
a our neighbOrs aud with distant nationsi TO the
tablishment OF our commerce and share In the ca
e ryng trade upon the ocean 10 the encouragema
. | OF such manufacturing Industries as can be eco
omically pursued In this country, 70 the end th
the exports Of home products and industries mi
/ pay for our imports, the only sure method Of
:. turning 70 and permanently maintaining a sped
u basis 10 the elevation of labor, and by huma
n course to bring the Aborignes OF The count
. under the benign Influences OF education and q
y ilization. 10 Il either this or war OF exit
IS mination. Wars of determination, engaged IN
q people pursuing commerce and all industrial pI
y suits, are expensive even against the weakest pc
d Pile and are demoralizing and wicked. Oursup'
A. iority OF strength aud the advantages OF ofyili2
ton should make us lenient toward the India
= The wrongs already inflicted upon him should
taken intO account and the balance placed TO