The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-09-29
people are continually passing the coffin.
Washington contains population OF 10, 900,
and there 10 scarcely thousand people hero
who have not looked upon the body.

people are continually passing the COLIN.
Washington contains population OF 17O, 900,
and there is scarcely thousand people hero
who have not looked upon the body.
PRESIDENT ARTHUR.
THE OATH RETAKEN
WASHINGTON, Sept 22-Gon. Arthur again
took the oath Of Office ct the capitol to-day.
This stop was decided on after conversation
on the way from Long Branch to Washington.
It is understood that tho president himself
was chiefly instrumental in bringing it
about Although some of the cabinet
were strongly OF the opinion that all things
considered it would BIO better to havo the oath
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the cabinet 1t is alleged. did not
think tho necessity paramount, and in
deed were rather of tho opinion
that it was not worth while to go through the
form 4 second timo. All finally agreed, how
evor, that while there WAS no necessity for tho
president to take the oath q second time, still
there could DO no harm in it. and
it was admitted that there were
some cosent reasons for it. The
first plan was for tho president and cabinet to
meot the chief Justice Of the supreme court at
the Office Of the secretary OF state and there
have tho president take tho oath. 1t was
finally decided, however. that as no was in the
vicinity Of tho capitol, and furthermore, as
1T HAD BEEN THE CUSTOM
Of president when regularly inauguratcd, to
receive tho oath there. that tho vice presi-
dont's room adjoining the senate would DO the
most appropriate place for the ceremony. In
tie course Of consultation upon tho subject, it
was suggested that there might DO some bubble
on the part of tho sticklcrs for property Of
form and ceremony, who would claim that the
oath Of Office should be taken by the president
from an official OF the government, and not at
tho hands of state officer. Tho oath that the
president took at his residence in New York
upon the night Of tho presidents death was at
tho hands OF judge Of state court, and was
within tho jurisdiction CT state government
The chief justice of tho supreme court Of the
United States being federal official, and
the District Of the Columbia being a domain
under tho authority Of the government, it was
held that some question might be raised as to
tho improperly Of assuming the Office formal
ly under other circumstances than had been
the precedent since the formation of the gov
erQment
THE CHIEF JUSTICE ENTERED
the room, accompanied by Associate Judges
Strong. The chief justice was arrayed in the
robes Of Office, but the other judges were in
citizens dress. The gentlemen present
who had remained standing formed
circle around the president,
who stood several feet in advance and awaited
tho beginning Of the ceremonies, which were
very brief. Tho president appeared calm,
although still somewhat pale from tho axcite-
ment Of the last few days. The presi-
dent was dressed in black, wearing
Prince Albert coat closely but toned across
the breast After the chief justice and the
associate justices Immediately behind him ha d
taken thcr positions, the clerk of tho supreme
court, Mr.. Mckinney, entered, carrying Bible
which he opened haphasard aud handed it to
Chief Justice Waite. The president Immediately
placed his left hand upon it with tho right up
lifted. Justice Waite proceeded to repeat the
ordinary oath Of Office for president Of tho
United States, not reading it from the constitu-
ton. but reciting it from memory
President Arthur responded in q
firm voice, II d." and then. after
the silence Of momont, said in a firm and
impressive voice: $50 help mo God.' As he
said this he stopped and kissed the open book
He then loosenod the upper button Of his coat,
took from tho inside pocket small roll Of
manuscript containing his address, which was
written upon note paper, and proceeded to rea'
as follows:
PRESIDENT ARrHURs INAUGURAL.
For tho fourth time in the history of the republic
its chief magistrate has been remoy cd By death.
All hearts are filed with grief and horror at the
the memory of the murdered president, his pro-
tracted suffering. his unyicd:ng forttude. the ex-
amples and achievements of his life, and the pathos
Of his death will forever umo the pages Of our
history. For the fourth time the officer elected
by tho people, and ordained by the constitution to
fiji is 9a f to the
foreseeing even the most dire possibilities made
were that the government should never be imperiel
because Of the uncertainty OF human life. Men
may die but the fabrics Of FREQ institutions re-
main mistaken. No higher OF more assuring
proof could exist Of the strength and permanancy of
popular government than that. though the chosen
ruler of the people be struck down. his coDs.iu-
tional successor is peacefully installed without a
shock or strain. except the sorrow which mourns
the bereavement All the noble aspirations Of my
!amented predecessor. which found expression in
his life, the measures devised and suggested
ns his brief cnforcs to
prosperity and promote general welfare to
ensure domestic security and maintain friendly and
honorable relations with the nations Of tho earth,
will be garnered in the hearts OF the people. and
will be my earnest endeavor to profit by them and
70 see that the nation shall! profit by his example
and experience Prosperity blesses our county.
Our fiscal noicy as fixed by law, is well grounded
and generally approved. No threatening issue
mars our foreign intercourse. and the wisdom in
tegtity ana t1Iitt OF our people may be trusted to
are of peace, tranquility and welfare. The
gloom and anxi ety which have cn>hrouded the
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 executive rs clearly as
those of tho other departments OF the government.
and he must answer for the just exercise of the dis
creion it Permits and the performance Of the Gu
III Vnf1 nd To fhnr.A hnhx1 ,,$sNc
ana responsibilities, and profoundly conscious of
their magnitude and gravity, assume the trust i'm
posed by the constitution, relying for aid Oh Divine
guidance, and the virtue, patriotism and intelligence
of tho American people.
Tho address was delivered in voice tremu-
lous at times, and it seemed once or twice az
though the president was almost upon the
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very marked and emphatic, making deep i'm
precision upon his hearers. After the reading
was over, which occupied less than five min
utes, oil the persons present advanced and
shook hands with the president, and immedi-
ately the party mingled in gen.
cral conversation. Ex-President Hayes
was quite doferental to Gen. Grant,
to whom he convcrsed for some minutes. The
subject of their conversation was common
place, Gen. Grant making monosy:l.bic re-
sponses to the observations of the junior ex
president All present soon retired, except tho
president and the cabinet, whereupon the doors
were closed and they proceeded to hold their
FORMAL CONSULTATION
The address o: the president was commented
on by all who heard it as being remarkably ap-
proprlate to the occasion and bcfitting the stu
alton and demands of tho hour Aside from
the general sentiments Of regret at tho pecos-
slty which occasioned it, it contained one i'm
portant announcement, that there will be
no extra session Of congress called This
part Of the address was perhape commanded