Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-09-23
EASTERN INTELLIGENCE.
ARTHUR TAKES THE OATH OF
OFFICE.
HIS INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
the PRESIDENTS PRocLAMA-
TON.
$4,000 Persons Have Visited
CarfIeld's Remains.
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY FROM FOREIGN
JOURNALS.
FOUR COMETS NOW VISIBLE.
Especial to the SENTINEL ]

uent Arthur mas Just tAken INC oaeH vi
Office in the marble room at the Capitol,
in the presence of the members of the
Cabinet, Justices Of the Supreme Court,
and a few Senators and members of the
House of Representatiyes-all who could
be notified this morning in time to be
present. Also, Generals Sherman and
Grant, Rear-Admiral Nichols, Hannibal
Hamlin, General Beale and a few others.
This step was taken after a conference be-
tween the President, Secretary Blaine and
Attorney General, Very few persona
knew the oath was being administered un-
til after the ceremony occurred. The Presi-
dent and members Of the Cabinet had as
sembled in the marble room shortly be-
fore IL o'clock, when Chief Justice Waite,
in the full robes of his Office. accompanied
by the Associate Justices, proceeded from
the Supreme Court to the marble room.
President Arthur arose, standing on one
side of the center table, and with Chief
Justice Waite on the other, took the oath
of office. The Presidents manner was
calm and composed, and his response, $50
help me God" was in a firm tor and
without tremor. The President then read
from manuscript notes the following ad-
! dress For the fourth time in the history
of the Republic its Chief Magistrate has
been removed by death. All hearts are
filled with grief and horror at the hideous
crime which has darkened our land, and
the memory of the murdered President,
his protracted sufferings, his unyielding
| for{ftnHa axopon1a and aehfauaraanta hic
life and the pathos Of his death will for
ever illuminate the pages of our history.
For the fourth time the officer elected by
the people and ordained by the Constitu-
ton to fill vacancies created, is called to
assume the Executive chair. The wisdom
Of our fathers ,gforesesing the most dire
possibilities, made sure that the Govern
ment should never be imperiled, because
Of the uncertainty of human life. Man
NAV die, but the fabric Of our free institu.
tons will remain unbroken. No higher
or more assuring proof could exist of the
strength and permanency of our popular
Government than the fact that, though
the one chosen by the people be STRUCK
down, his constitutional successor is peace
fully installed without shock or strain, ex.
cept the sorrow which mourns the bereave
ment. The noble aspiration of my la.
| llCntCu RICQCtCcoOI A lOuhuC GA " CbDlOL
in his life, thelmeasures devised and sug
gested during his brief administration, tt
correct abuse and enforce economy, ad
vance prosperity and promote the genera
welfare, insure domestic security ant
maintain friendly and honorable relation
with the nations of the earth, will be gar
nered in the hearts Of the people, and i
will be my earnest endeavor to profit, ant
see that then nation shall profit, by his ex
ample and experience. Prosperity blesset
our country; our fiscal policy is fixed b,
law, well grounded and generally ap
proved. No threatening issue mars GU
foreign intercourse, and with wisdom, in
tegrity and thrift our people may be trust
ed to continue undisturbed In theft pres
emit career of peace and tranquility. TIT
gloom and anxiety which have enshroudet
the country must make repose especially
welcome now. No demand for speed.
legislation has been heard. No adequate
occasion is apparent for an unusual session
OF Congress. The Constitution defines
the powers and functions Of the Executive
as clearly as those of either Of the othel
departments of the Government, and he
must answer for a just exercise Of the dis
erection which it permits, and for the per.
formance of the duties it imposes. Sum.
moned to these high duties and RESPONSE
bilities, and profoundly conscious of thei,
magnitude and gravity, I assume the trust
imposed by the Constitution, relying fol-
aid or the Divine guidance, and the vir.
tue, patriotism and intelligence Of the
American people.
After the President had read his address,
Blaine and the rest Of the Cabinet stepped
forward and grasped his hand, and all
present shook hands with him.
A yuU 30 &6o Dn~~nfua ~ %v~c
National Capital.
WASHINGTON, September 21.-The train
bearing the remains of the late President
Garfield arrived here at 4:41 o'clock.
A vast throng of people assembled about
the depot to do honor to the illustrious
dead. Every avenue of approach was densely
packed with citizens. A large force of pc.
lice were on duty. The immediate APP
proaches to the depot were roped off and
closed against all save those participating
in the ceremonies, or who held special cards
Of admission to the depot. The military
were drawn up against the east side of
Sixth street with their right resting on
Pennsylvania avenue. Upon the opposite
oidC VI Vic htACCb ncaiCsS W lu QCpOt was Y
long line of carriages, preceded by a hearss,
which was drawn up directly at the main
gate on the Sixth street side. The hearse
used was furnished by undertaken Speare,
of this city, and is known as the Centennial
hearse, it having been awarded a prize at
the Centennial exhibition. 1t was draped
in black of rich and heavy material, wholly
unrelieved by any other color, and was
L l.oxvn h., ado sron-~naxx hnroaa uh1an k~~~
pings were also draped 10 somber black.
Just before the train entered the depot the
platform was cleared by the police and the
officers of the army and navy, to the mum.
Der of thirty, formed in q single rank upon
the left, facing the train. As the train
slowly rolled into the depot every head
upon the platform was uncovered, and 0
stiffness as of the grave pervaded the vast
throng which for more than an hour had
been patiently watching by the roadside.
Soon Mrs. Garfield, assisted by Secretary
Blaine, descended from the car, and taking
his arm upon her right. and that Of her SON
1 Harry upon the left, walked directly to q
carriage in waiting. Her face was COM
pletely concealed by a heavy black veil,
which hung nearly to the ground, and
whatever emotions she may nave felt were
sacred from the sigAt Of those who gazed
upon her. The body will be in state until
Friday evening. As the shades Of night
began to fall the vast dome Of the capisol
was illuminated, and the dim light falling
upon the mourntul drapings OF the
rotr linda, and upon the still face Of
the dead President, served to heighten
the solemnity of the scene.
On leaving the Capitol this evening Pres
ldent Arthur was driven direct to the resi-.
| dence of Senator Jones Of Nevada. Mrs.
Garfield to-day expressed her sincere desire
not again to see the White House, where
she has passed so many days Of sorrow and
anxiety, and will not visit it again while in
the city, but will remain at the residence of
MacVeagh.
The Late Presidents sick son.