The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1881-09-29

TAKES THE OATH AND DELIVERS A
SHORT INAUGURAL.

TAKES THE OATH AND DELIVERS A
SHORT INAUGURAL.
President Arthur took the oath of
Office in the Marble room at the
Capitol, in the presence of the Cabinet,
the justices of the Supreme Court, a
few Senators and members of the
House of Representatives all who
could be notified in time to be present,
also General Sherman, General Grant,
Rear-Admiral Nichols, Hon. Hannir
bal Hamiin, General Beale, and few
others. This step was taken after
conference between the President,
Secretary Blaine and the Attorney
General. Very few persons knew the
oath was to be administered until the
ceremony was over. The President
and members of the Cabinet had as
sembled in the Marble-roOm, and
shortly before Il o'clock
CHIEF-JUsTICE WAITE,
in his full robes of office, accompanied
by the Associate Justices, proceeded
from the Supreme Courtroom TO the
Marble-rooIn. The doors were closed,
and without any formality President
Arthur arose, and, standing upon one
side of the center table, with Chief
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oath of office. The Presidents man
ner was calm and composed, and his
response, so help me God" was in a
firm tone. without a tremor. The
President then read from manuscript
notes the following address:
THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
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 dark
ened our land, and the memory of the
murdered President, his protracted
sufieriHgs, his uuyiclding fortitude,
the example and achievements Of his
life, and the pathos of his death viii
forever illumine the pages of our
history. For the fourth time the
officer elected by the people and Or
dained by the Constitution TO fiji a
vacancy so created is called TO assume
the Executive chair.
THE WISDOM OF OUR FATHERS
foreseeing even the most dire possi-
bility TO insure that the Government
should never be imperiled because of
the uncertainty of human life. Men
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stitutions remain mistaken. No high
er or more assuring proof could exist
of the strength and permanency of
popular government than the fact that
though the chosen of the people be
struck down, his constitutional sue
cessor is peacefully installed without
shock or strain, except that sorrow
which mourns the bereavement.
HIS POLICY FoREsHADowED.
! All the noble aspirations of my
4 Iamented predecessor which found eX-
preston in his life, the measures de-.
! vised and suggested during his blief
/ administration to correct abuse and
enforce economy, to advance prosperi-
/ ty and promote general welfare, to
/ insure domestic security and maintain
/ friendly and honorable relations with
/ all the nations cf the earth will be
/ garnered in the hearts of the people,
and it viii be my earnest endeavor to
/ profit and TO see that the nation shall
/ profit by his example and experience,
and that prosperity blesses our coun-
/ try.
OUR FISCAL POLICY.
as fixed by law is well grounded and
! generally approved. No threatening
issue mars our foreign intercourse
and the wisdom, integrity and thrift of
our people may be trusted 10 continue
uEdisturbed in the present assured
! career of peace, tranquility and well
fare. The gloom and anxiety which
/ have enshrouded our country must
make repose especially welcome now.
No demand for speedy legislation has
/ been heard no adequate occasion is
apparent for an unusual session OF
Congress.
THE CONSTITUTION DEFINES.
the functions and powers of the Ex-
/ ecutiye as clearly as those of either OF
/ the other departments Of the Govern
ment, and he must answer for the just
/ exercise of the discretion it permits
and the performance of the duties il
/ imposes. Summoned to these high
/ duties and responsibilities, and con-
scious Of their magnitude and gravity
I I assume the trust imposed by the
/ Constitution, relying for aid Oh
Divine guidance and the virtue, pat
riotism and intelligence Of the Ameri-
can people.
CONGRATULATIONS.
After the reading Of the addresses
by the President, Secretary Blaine
/ stepped forward and grasped hii
hand, and after him, the other mem
bers OF the Cabinet and all presen
shook hands with the President Tx
/ President Hayes arrived at the capitO
soon after the ceremony of taking th'
oath was concluded, and in company
with General Grant, shortly after lef
the capitol
MEETING OF THE CABINET
was held Immediately after the cere
mOny of taking the oath was conclud
ed and continued until 1 30 o'clock.
Hampton on Arthur.
Senator Hampton thinks tina
President Arthur viii follow a con
servative course, not only from bi
own couvff.fio11z Efst becafsee 4fblit