Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-03-09

OF them have been sufficiently matured
10 warrant the United States in extend
ing pecuniary aid. The subject, how
ever, Is one which will Immediately en-
gage the attention Of the government,
with view to thorough protection to
American Interests. We will urge n o
narrow policy, nor seek; peculiar or
exclusive privileges IN any commercial
route, bst in the language Of my prede-
cessor, II believe it TO be the right and
duty Of the United States to assist and
maintain such supervision and author
lty oyer" any interoceanic canal across
the isthmus that connects North and
South America as will protect our
national interests.
The constitution guarantees absolute
religious freedom. Congress is pro-
hbited from making any law respect
lag an esta hment Of religion or pro-
hibiting The zee exercise thereof. The
Territories Of the United States are sub
iect to the direct legislative authority oil
Congress, and hence the general gov
eminent is responsible for any violation
of tie constilu ion 10 any OF them.
Il therefore a reproach to the govern
ment that 10 the most pcpulous ofthe
Territories the constitutional guarantee
is not enjoyed by the people, and the
authority Of Congress is sci at naught.
The Mormon Church not only OffrDd>
the moral sense Of makind by sanction
ing polygamy, but prevents the ad
ninistralion of justice through the
ordinary instrumentaliles Of law. In
my judgment 1t IL the dirty Of COngr es>
while respecting to the uttermost the
conscientious convictions and religious
scruples Of every citizen, TO prohibit
within its jurisdiction all cIiminsl
practices, especially of tina. class which
destroy the family relations and en-
danger social order. Nor can an,
ecclesiastical organization be safely
permitted to usurp in the smallest de-
gree the functions aud powers Of the
national government.
The civil service can never be placed
on q satisfactory basis until 1t is regu
lated by law for the good of the service
itself, for the protection Of those who
ale entrusted with The appointing power
against the waste of time and Obstruc-
llOa 10 the public business, caused BY
the inordinate pressure for place. anc
for the promotion incumbents agains'
intrigue aud wrong.
shall at the proper time ask Goa
gress to fix the tenure Of the minor
offices Of the several executive depart
m nts, and prescribe the grounds upon
which removals shall be made during
terms for which incumbents have been
appointed.
Finally, acting always within th'
authority and limitations of the con-
tuition. invading neither the rights ii
The States nor the reserved rights of the
people it will be the purpose ofmy adj
ministration to main tain the authority
OF the nation, aud IN all places wlth'
It's jurisdiction TO enforce obedience to
all the laws of the Uuion in the interests
Of the people !; 10 demand rigid economy
in all executive officers. Remembering
thai The Offices were created not Tor lie
benefit OF lncum btnts or their suppol-
ters, but for the service Of The GOV ern
ment.
And now, citizens. l am about
to assume the great trust which you
have Committed 10 my hands. | ap
peal to you for that earnest aud thought
full support which made this govern
ment 10 fact as 1t is in law a govern
m ent of the people. shall greatly
rely upon the wisdom aud patriotism OF
Congress and of those who may share
with me the responsibilities and .dulie>
Of administration. And, above all, up
on our efforts to promote the welfare OF
his great people aud their government,
rsverenlly invoke the support and
blessings of Almighty God.
THE OATH ADMINISTERED.
The address being concluded, Chief
Justice Waite administered the oath Of
Office 10 him. The President kissed the
Bible, the particular place where hi
lips touched being the first, second aud
third verses of the Dist chapter OF
Proverbs. After receiving the con-
CALCULATIONS of many on the platform,
The new President went to his carriage
aud took his place 10 the procession.
He only rode up as far as the White
House.