Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-10-01


Prc-ilcaI Arthur, it win bc remcmbercd,
took the oath OF Office at lis private resi-
deuce 81 New York on Tuesday morning Of
last week. about four hours aflef tie deccase
of President Garfield Tho it was no, es-
scntial me again had the oath administered
to him by Chief Justice Waite, 10 .ae Vice
Presidents room at The Capitol FL Wash
inat ton at - ~. on Thursday I.st in the
presence Of The Cabinet, e. Presidents
Grant and Hayes and fev other distin-
euishcd persons. lie then rad from man
uscript, as follows, his
INAUcURtL BDDRLss.
For the fourth time i'm the history Of The
Rcuublic lis Chief Magistrate has been re-
moved by death An hearts are flied WITH
Grief and horror 40 the hide0us crime winch
has iarkcned our land and the memory or
the murdered President his proracied
sudering~, his unyiclding torttude tae g.
ample and achievements OF his life and the
ua;hos OF his death viii forever iirn-e the
pages of oUr history. For the fourth time
Ike officer elected by hepcopleand ordained
by the Constitution to fill q vacancy so
created Is called 10 Myune the Executive
chair. The wisdom Of our fathers tofescc-
En-, even the most dire possibilities, made
sure tl,a. t,e Government should never be
imDcrileI because Of the uncertainty OF
human life. Men may die, but the fabrics
OF our free institutions remain unshaken.
10 higher or more assuring proof co''l
exist u the strength and fcimancnce OF
popular government than Tie fact that
though the chosen OF the people be struck
down his constitutional successor Is peace
fully installed without shock or s;raiu
eVccptthee0rroW which m0UrDs the bcrcayc-
me1t. An the noble aspirations OF my
iam,ntcd predecessor which found expression
In hie life the measures CeYiscd and sug-
gestei during his brief administration TO
carect abuses and enforce economy 20
advance prosperity and promote the genera.
welfare: To ensure domestic security and
maintain friendly and honorable relations
with the nations OF the earth, viii be gar
uerel I'll the hearts cf the people. and H.
viii. be Iy DarnoS, eudCayor % pront, anu
To- see that the Nation shall profit by his
example 8ul experience Prosperity bless
es our country, our hscal policy is fixed by
,aw, s. wc, grounded and generally ap-
proved
No threatening issue mars our foreign
intercourse, and the wisdom, integrity and
thrift ofourqcoplc may be trusted tocontin-
gcullisprAai the present assured career
OF peace. Tranquility and welfare. The
gloon sal mzie;y which nave cns.randed
,hc country must make rcpasc ea;,ao'asy
W,ica-ae Do;-.
40 daraui for speedy legislation las
been hcmd. 40 adequate occasion Is
a.asrcs, itr an unusual session otcon@re55
The Constitution defines tAe functions AID
powers af the Executive as clearly rs those
of eithc. of Inc other two Departments Of
the Government, and he must answer Tor
the iu,. exercise OF tine discretion il permits
and the performance ofJhe duties IL imposes.
Summoned % these high duties and yes
possibilities and profoundly conscious Of
their magnitude and gravity, assume the
trust imposed - tlto Constitution, relying
fot aid or Divine guidance and the virtue,
patriotism and intelligence Of the American
people.