National Republican., 1877-03-06

It's deliberations enlightened by the
rssesTeh and arguments Of able eounsel-vas en-
titled to the fullest eouhdence Of the American
people. It's decisions have been patiently
waited EsT. and accepted as legally conclusive by
tas general Judgment Of the public. For tho
present, opinion will widely vary as to the wis
dsG Of the several conclusions announces 81 by
that TRIBUNAL This Is to be anticipated in every
instance where matters OF dispute are made the
sabiec, sf arbitration under the forms Of law.
H,nsn Judgment Is never unerrins, and s
rsrely ry<ar,isd As otherwise than wrong by the
unsuccessful party in the contest.
ne faet that two great political parties have
in this way settled dispute, In Irezard to which
E0ad men differ as to the facts and the law, no
less than to the proper course to be pursued In
soiTinx the question in controversy, Is an occa-
SION for general rejoicing.
UPou one point there is entire unanimity IN
public sentiment. that conflicting claims to tho
rSsidsEey must be amIesbly and peaceably ad
Jusisj, and that when adjusted the general
snluiessvnee Of the nation ought surely to fol-
low.
IL has been reserved for 4 government OF the
people, uhsrs the right OF suffrage Is universal,
to give to the world the trst example in tho his
tory Of great nation, IN the midst Of q strug-
gle Of opposing parties for power. hushlnx its
party tumuits to yield the issue Of contest Of ad.
IustnenI according to the forms Of Law.
CoscLusIoN.
Looking for the guidance Of that Divine Hand
By which the testfnies Of nations aud Individuals
are shaped, call upon you, Senators, Represen-
tstives, Judges. fcllov-eitirens, here and every.
where to unite with me in an earnest effort to
secure to our country the blessings, not only Of
material prosperity, hut Of justice, peace, and
unioa-a union tependinz not upon the eonstraint
sf k0rcs, but upon the loving devotion Of free
rsoPls. and that all things may be so ordered
ard settled upon the best and surest founda-
tSSns. that peace and happiness, truth and jus.
rse- religion AMI Pisty, may be established
,ronz rs for all sensrs;ions.-
DUri,x the delivery OF mr. Hayes address, ex-
President Grant sat Immediately behind him,
and spplauieJ certain portions Of It, notably that
relating to the conservative policy to be observed
toward the Southern States.
Aftsr Mr. Hayes had concluded, Chief Justice
Waite adyaneei and administered the oath OF
once prescribed in the Constitution Of the United
Sta'eS
After the Ceremonies
UPon the conclusion Of the ceremonies at the
Capitol President Hayes was escorted back TO
the White House, and vas then formally In
sailed as It's legal occupant.
When the Presidential party returned to the
white House, lunch vas prepared and in waiting
frthsn- The lunch party consisted Of Prest.
tsrt Hayes, wife and daughter. ex- President and
Mrs.. Grant. ColOuel and Mrs. Fred. Grant, U.
s Grant, Jr- Jesse Grant. Secretary AMI Mrs.
C,nerOe. Secretary Morrill,, the Commissioners
of the District, and Colonel and Mrs. Casey.
Arsr lunch, en-President and Mrs. Grant
we're driven to the residences Of Secretary
fIsh. where they yin remain as guests for few
days. fressient and Mrs. Hayes entered In full
Possession Of the Mansion yesterday afternoon.
No Oeallers we're received except the members OF
the Ohio party accompanying President Hayes to
tbs city, 10 whom he gave q special reception