Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-09-28

weak and little nervous by the an
nouncement, and was obliged once OF
twice to repair to her room, where in
solitude she might begin to comprehend
the awful truth; but she was not con-
tented to remain there and soon returned
to the sitting room Themoning paper
she read with eagerness. cit can not
be that James is dead" she murmured.
81 can not understand. I have nc
further wish to live if it is so'
THE OATH RENEWED.
WASHINGTON, September 22.-It was
decided by the cabinet that as President
Arthur had been sworn in by state
magistrate at New York, and as no
national record of the fact existed, it
would be better to have the oath adj
ministered again by the chief justice of
the United States, SO that official evil
dence that the Vice President had taken
the oath of Office as President, would ap-
pear on the records of the national
capital; accordingly President Arthur
again took the oath of Office in the
marble room at the capital, in the
presence of members of the cabinet, the
Justice of the supreme court, a few
senators andmembers of the house of rep
resentatives,- who could be notified
this morning in time to be present.
Arthur's manner was calm and composed,
and his response, $50 help me God, %
was in firm tone and without tremor.
Immediately after taking the oath, the
President read from manuscript notes
the following address,:
For the fourth time IN the history of the re-
public 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 sutferings, his unyeld-
ing fortitude, in the example and achievements
of his life and pathos of his DEATH will for
ever illume the pages of our history. For the
fourth time the officer elected by the people
and ordained by the constitution to FIJI vacancy
so created is called to assume the executive
chair. The wisdom of our fathers, foreseeng
even the most dire possibilities, made sure that
the government should never be imperiled be-
cause OF the uncertainty of human life. Men
may die, but the fabric of our free institutions
remains mistaken. No higher or more assuring
proof could exist of the strength and perma-
nencv of popular government than the fact
that though the chosen of the people be struck
down, his constitutional successor is peacefully
installed without shock or strain, except of the
sorrow which mourns the bereavement. All
the noble aspirations of my lamented prede-
ceSsor, which found expression in his life,
the measures devised and suggested during his
brief administration to correct abuse and en-
force economy. to advance prosperity, and pro-
mote the general welfare, to insure domestic
security and maintain friendly and honorable
relations with the nations of the earth, will be
garnered in the hearts of the people: and it
will be my earnest endeavor to profit and to see
that the nation profits by the example and ex-
perience. Prosperity besses our country. Our
fiscal policy is fixed by law, is well-grounded,
and generally approved. No threatening issue
mars our foreign intercourse. and the WISDOM
integrity and the thrift of our people may be
trusted to continue undisturbed the present
assured career of peace, tranquility and welfare.
The gloom and anxiety which have enshrouded
the country must make repose especially well
come now. No demand for speedy legislation
has been heard no adequate occasion is APP
parent for an unusual session of congress. The
constitution defines the functions and powers
of the executive as clearly as those of either of
the other departments of the government, and
he must answer for just exercise of the descre-
ton it merits, and the performance of the
duties it imposes. Summoned to these high
duties and response ilities. and profoundly
conscious of their magnitude and gravity, as
sumo the trust imposed by the constitution, re-
lying for aid on divine guidance and the virtue,
people.
RESERVATIONS rendered.
WASHINGTON, September 2.-The
cabinet, through Secretary Blaine, ten
dered their designations to President Ar
thur, at the cabinet meeting at the CAPT.
toll, after President Arthur was sworn in
The act was accompanied by an express
sion of the warmest sentiments of per-
sonal regard, and the President was
given to understand that the members
of the cabinet desire to relieve him of
all embarrassment without regard to
past political events. The President,
without formality, said that he did not
desire to accept the rendered resigna-
tons, and would esteem it a personal
favor if they would continue in the dis
charge of their duties. The condition
of public business and the sensitiveness
of the public mind, in view of the recent
great national bereavement, warranted
him in asking this indulgence at their
hands. Secretary Blaine assured the
President that he could depend upon
them to use their best efforts to tranquil
ize the country and to aid him in the
present trying circumstances. It is un-
derstOod, however, that the designations
have not been formally declined or &C,
cepted, but the cabinet will simply con-
tinue to discharge their duties until a
more suitable time for decision as to
their retention.
THE FUNERAL AT WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, D. c., September Oh
The funeral train reached here this after
noon and were met by a large escort, con-
sisting of military and Knights Temp
lar. The depot and vicinity was
thronged with people for hours before
the train arrived and as the pail bearers
with the casket containing the beloved
remains emerged from the car, every
head was bowed and many eyes dimmed
with tears. On the arrival of the pro-
cession at the White House, the remains
were placed on catafalque and exposed
to view. Noiselessly President Arthur
and Secretary Blaine approached and
gazed upon the face of the dead, and then
slowly and sadly passed out of the hall.
A line was formed and one by one OF