The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-03-09

members espotlse and advocate with earnest
faith their respective creeds. The c1rcum-
stances were, perhaps. in no respects eX-
traor(linary, save in the closeness and the
consequent uncertainty of the result. For
the first time in the history of the country,
it has been deemed best, in view OF the
peculiar circumstances of the case, that the
objections and questions i'll dispute, with
reference to the counting OF the electoral
votes. should be referred TO the decision of
a tribunal appointed for this purpose.
That tribunal, established by law for this
sole purpose, its members, all OF them, OF
long established reputation for integrity
and intelligence, and with the exception OF
those who are also members OF the Supreme
Judiciary. chosen equally from both politi-
cal parties to the deliberations, enlightened
by the research and the arguments of able
counsel. was entitled to the fullest conf
etence of the Amerian people. Its decisions
nave been patiently waited for, and accept
eel as legally conclusive by the general
Judgment OF the public. For the present,
opinion will widely vary as to the wisdom
OF the several conclusions announced by
that tribunal. This is to be anticipated in
every Instance where matters of dispute
are made the subject of arbitration under
the forms of law. Human judgment is
never unerrin0, and is rarely regarded as
otherwise than wrong by the unsuccessful
party i'll the contest. The fact that two
great political parties have, in this way.
settled disputes in regard to which good
men differ as to the law no less than as to
the proper course to be pursued in solving
| the question in controversy, is an occasion
for general rejoicing. Upon one point
there is entire unanimity i'll public senti-
ment that the conflicting claims to the
| Presidency must be amicably and peace
ably adjusted, and that when so adjusted
the general acquiescence of the nation
ought surely to follow. 1t has been re-
served for Il government OF the people
| where the right of suffrage is universal, to
give to the world the first example in his
tory of a great nation in the midst OF n
struggle of opposing parties for power.
hushing its party tumults, to yield the issue
of the contest to adjustment according to
the forms of law, looking for the guidance
of that divine hand by which the destinies
of nations and individuals are shaped. 1
call upon you, Senators, Representatives,
Judges. fellow-citizens, here and every
where to unite with me in an earnest effort
to secure to our country the blessings, not
only of material prosperity, but OF justice,
peace and union; union depending not
upon the constraint of force, but upon the
loving devotion of a free people; that all
things may be so ordered and settled upon
the best and firmest foundations, that peace
and happiness. truth and justice, religion
and piety, may be established among us
for all generations.
The inaugural ceremonies being conclud-
ed the procession returned to the execul-
tive mansion and escorted the President,
who, together with the ex-President and
Senator Morrill,. of Vermont, occupied the
open barouche that conveyed the party to
the capitol. Thousands of persons lined
Pennsylvania Avenue to witness the dis
play. The President was frequently cheer
ed, which compliment he acknowledged by
raising his hat. The President with the
ex-Pfesident reached the executive mansion
; about half-past o'clock. when Presiien
: tial salute was fired by the artillery sta
toned in the White House lot in the vicin
, ity of the executive mansion. Mrs. Gram
had prepared a sumptllous lunch i'll tht
family dining room of the executive man
sion to which the President, eX-Presitlen
! and members of the cabinet and severa
, friends ofPresitlent Hayes repaired. Many
ladies were present 1t was altogether al
informal affair. The house has been place.
t in excellent order for President Hayes
: family. Rare flowers or1amented the diff
, ferent rooms, and great care has been takel
: by Mrs. Grant to have the mansion il
> every way comfortable.
| As soon as the Chief Magistrate ha(
, reached the White House an immeus
I crowd congregated on the portico. thinkin:
: there would be q general reception. II
this they were disappointed. though man.
s were admitted during the evening and pal,
G their respects to President Hayes. Th
n green parlor was q scene OF great anima
:, ton. After the party returned it was pro
l filsaly decorated with flowers and the ney
President received there the first welcom
to his home.