Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-09-28

weak and little nervous by the an
nouncement, and was obliged once or
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. Themorning paper
she read with eagerness. "It can not
be that James is dead" she murmured.
"I can not understand. I have no
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 ad-
ministered again by the chief justice Of
the United States, so that official evi-
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 tue cabinet, the
justice of the supreme court, few
senators and members of thehouse of rep
resentatives,-a 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 a trcmor.
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 Whlchh has darkened
President, his protracted sufferings, his unyield
ing tortitude, 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 fill vacancy
SO created is called to assume tic executive
chair. The wisdom Of our fathers, foIcsecing
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 unshaken. NohiGher or more assuring
proof could exist Of the strength and pcr;na-
nency of popular government than the fact
down, his constitutional successor is peacefully
installed without shock OF strain, except of the
sorrow which mourns the bereavement. All
the noble aspirations of my lamcnted Frcdc-
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 endcavor to profit and to see
that the nation profits by the example and cx-
perience. Prosperity blesses 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 undisturhed the present
assured career of peace, tranquility and welfare
The gloom and anxiety which have enshrcudcd
the country must make repose especially, vel
! come now No demand for speedy legislation
| has been heard; no adequate occasion is ap-
| 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 descrc-
ton it merits, and the performance of tho
! duties it imposes. Summoned to these high
duties and responsibilities. and profoundly
conscious of their magnitude and gravity, l as
sumo the trust imposed by the constitution, re-
! lying for aid on divine guidance and tho virtue,
patriotism and intelligence of the American
people.
| RESERVATIONS rendered.
| WASHINGTON, September ~. -Th>
cabinet, through Secretary Blaine, tell
dered their designations to President Ar
thur, at the cabinet meeting at the capi-
tol, 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 tc
past political events. The President,
without formality, said that he did not
desire to accept the rendered resigna-
tions, 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 thei1
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 {
more suitable time for q decision as tx
their retention.
THE FUNERAL AT WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, D. c., September 21.-
The funeral train reached here this after
noon and were met by large escort, con
sisting Of military and knights Temp
lar. The depot and vicinity wa'
throngcd with people for hours befor'
the train arrived and as the pail bearers
with the casket containing the beloved
remains emerged from the car, ever,
head was bowed and many eyes dimme(
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 an(
gazed upon the face of the dead. and the1
slowly and sadly passed out Of the hall
A line was formed and one by one O
those present advanced and gaze<
at the emaciated and discoloret
face. The public at large wa
then admitted and hundreds of person
testified by their reyerential conduct AM
mournful countenances, the sorroy
which they felt on looking upon the fea
lures of their murdered President.
| WASHINGTON, September 23.-Seryice
we're opened by Rev. DIR. Powers
promptly at p. NJ. He ascended tn
dais and briefly announced the openin'
hymn "Asleep in Jesus, Blessed Sleep,
which was rendered by chorus Of fit.
voices. Rev. DR.. Rankin ascended tn
platform at the end of the catafalqu
!. and read in clear, distinct voice, select
ions Of scripture.
Rev. Isaac Errett followed with
prayer, at the close of which Rev
, F. D. Power, of Vermont Avenue Chris
, tion Chnrch. of which President Ga]