The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-09-29

manuscript containing MS address, which was
written upon note paper, and proceeded to- read
as follows:
PRESIDENT ARTHuRs INAUGURAL
For the fourth time in the history Of the republic
its chief magistrate has been removed by DEATH
All hearts are filed with grief and horror at tbs
hideous crime which has darkened our land, and
tracted suffering, his UNFOLDING fortitude. the az
amples and achievements Of his life, and the pathos
of his death will forever illume the pages Of our
BY the people, and ordained by the constitution to
i'll vacancy 50 created cree l. called to assume the
foreseeing even the most dire possibilities made
that the government should never be imperiled
because OF the uncertainty OF human life. Men
may die but the fabrics Of free institutions
main mistaken. No higher. or more assuring
proof could exist of the strength aud permanancy Of
popular government than that. though the chosen
ruler Of the people be struck down, his constitu-
shock or strain, except the sorrow which mourns
the bereavement. All the noble aspirations of my
lamented predecessor. which found expression in
during his brief administration, to correct
abuses and enforce economy, to advance
and eay
honorable relations with the nations of the earth,
will be garnered in the hearts of the people. and it
to see that the nation, shall profit by his example
and experience. Prosperity blesses our country.
Our fiscal policy as fixed by law, is we'll grounded
ana generally approved. No threatening issue
mars our foreign intercourse. and the wisdom, in
continue undsturbed TIE present assurances un
are aleor Of peace, tranquility and welfare The
countrD must make repose especially welcome now
NO demand for speedy legislation has been heard.
No adequate occasion is apparent for an unusual
DIFF tho
functions and powers of the executive as clearly as
those OF the other departments OF the government,
and he must answer for the just exercise of the dis
erection it permits and the performance of the du-
ties 1t imposes Summoned to these high duties
and responsibilities, and profoundly conscious of
their MAGNITUDE and gravity, assume the trust inn
posed by the constitutions RELYING for aid on Divine
guidance, and the virtue, patriotism and intelligence
OF the American people.
The address was delivered in a voice tremu-
lous at times, and it seemed once or twice as
though the president was almost upon the
point Of giving way to tears. For the most part,
however, his voice was clear and his enunciation
very marked and emphatic, making a deep i'm
preston upon his hearers. After the reading
was over, which occupied less than five min
utes, all the persons present advanced and
shook hands with the president, and immedi-
ately the party mingled in GEN
eral conversation. Ex-President Hayes
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to whom he conversed for some minutes. The
subject OF their conversation was common
place, Gen. Grant making monosyllablc 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
RESIGNATION OF THE CABINET.
Special Telegram to the Pioneer Press.
WASHINGTON, Sept 22.-After the president
took the oath of Office he was left alone with
the cabinet and they began their first session.
The most important matter personally to
the cabinet officers was attended to with
out delay, and after some preliminaries,
each handed his resignation to the president
President Arthur gave no intimation as to the
course he intended to pursue, and in fact it is
understood that he has no plans matured as
yet, so that none of the cabinet have the
slightest Indication as to whether
they are any or all of them to
be retained or not There was some discus
sion relative to the funeral arrangements.
The cabinet agreed that it would be best for
the president to remain at the capital and not
expose himself to the dangers of travel while
his life only stood between lawful head of
the government and possible confusion In
Difference to this opinion, the president decided
not to accompany the funeral party to Cleye-
land, but to
REMAIN HERE AT BIS POST.
The question of most Importance to the pub
lie, was that of a special session, it having
already been announced in the presidents
address that no extra session of congress would
be called. The proprlety of converting the
senate was admitted by all the cabinet, but a
single opinion of the subject being expressed
W. oa6t hot ~ WOO itpko
have a president Of the senate as soon as
possible in order that the country might not be
left without an executive head in case of the
death Of the president Of the United States
What the Democrats might do was not con-
sidered as bearing up on the question, since if
there was to be struggle over an election
1t would come just the same if the senate did
not convene until the constitutional time in
December. It was thought that the indications
pointed to an intention on the part of the Dem
ocrats to exercise their power and elect the
presiding officer
EXTRA SESSION OF THE SENATE
It was decided, therefore, to call the session
of the senate for October or thereabouts In
order to secure the attendance of the full sen
ste the fact was recognized that the call must
be issued at once. The president, therefore,
will probably not delay longer than tomorrow
DeIOFe issuing Viz REORGANIZATION SummOnlng
the senators in special session at the time IN
dictated.
NOT ACCEPTED.
WASHINGTON, Sept 22.-When the resigna-
tons OF the cabinet were presented the presi-
dent said he didn't accept rendered resigna-
tons and would esteem it q personal
favor if they would continue in
the discharge of their duties.
The condition Of the public mind, in view of
the recent great national bereavement,
warranted him in asking indulgence
at their hands. Secretary Blaine
assured the president that he could depend
on them to use their best efforts to Tranquil
ize the country and aid him in the perform
ance of his duties in the present try
ing circumstances. It is understood,
however, that the designations have not
been formally declined or accepted but the
cabinet will simply continue to discharge their
duties until more suitable time for the do
cision of their retiration.
THE BULLET.
WASHINGTON, Sept 22.-The bullet cut from
President Garfeld's body at the autopsy was
given Dr. Bliss, who immediated handed il
over to Private Secretary Brown, who careful
ly wrapped it in a sealed package and will
preserve it until such time as it may be needed
in evidence at the trial of Guiteau. The frac-
tured vertebrR is now in the hands of a scien-
tiic gentleman, who is preparing it for exhibit
ton at the National medical museum in this
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