South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1881-09-30
Inauguration Of the President.
Taking his Oath Of Office.

ton His Views on the Policy OF the Govern.
mcat-No Extra Session Of Congress.
WASHINGTON, Sept e. President
Arthur took the oath Of Office at noon to.
day in the Marble Room OF the Capitol
in the presence Of the members OF the
cabinet. the justices of the Supreme
Court, few Senators aud members OF
the House OF representatives. all who
cou Id be notified during the morning in
time to DO present; also Gen. Sher-
nan, Gen. Grant, ex- President Hayes,
Rear-Admira! Nichols, Hon. Hannibal
Hamlin, Gen. Beale and few others.
Forty people In all were present at the
time the oath was administered. This
step was taken after o conference held
about an hour before the event between
the President, Secretary Blaine and the
Attor ney 4 eneral. Very few persons
knew that the oath was TO 90 adminis-
tered until the ceremony was over. The
President and the members Of the cabi:
net had assembled in the Marble Room
shortly before noon. A few moments
before IL O'CLOCK Cbief-Justice Waite,
in his full robes uf Office. accompanied
BY the Associate Justices, proceeded
from the Supreme Court room to the
| Marble Room. The doors were imne-
diately closed, and without any formal.
ity President Arthur arose and. stand
ing upon one side of the centre table.
Cb ies-Justice Waite on the other. took
the oath Of Office. The Presidents man.
ner was calm and composed. aud his
response, $50 help me God" was in
firm tone and without tremor. The
President then read from manuscript the
following address:
PRESIDENT ARTuUR's INAUGURAL.
"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 hide
Gus crime which has darkened our land.
and The memory OF the murdered Presi.
dent. his protractcd suffeiings, bis un-
yielding fortitude. the example and a.
of his death will forever illumine the
pages of our history. For the fourth
time the officer elected by the people
and ordained 10y the constitution to Ell
a vacancy so created is called to ussume
the executive chair. The wisdom Of our
fathers, foreseeing even the most dire
possibilities, made sure that the govern
men, should never be imperilcd because
cf .he uncertainty Of human life. Men
may die, but the fabric OF our free insti-
tn'ions remains mistaken. No higher
or more assuring proof could exist OF
the strength aud permanence OF popular
government Than the fact That though
the chUseo of the people be struck down,
his constitutional successor is peaceful
ly installed without shock or strain, ex-
cept the sorrow which mourns the be.
rcavement. All the noble aspirations
of my lamented predecessor which found
expression in his life. the measures de-
vised and suggested during his brief al
ministraiiou TO correct abuses and en-
force economy, TO advance prosperity
and promote the general welfare. to in
sure domestic security and maintain
friendly and honorable relations with
the nations of the 90 rth, will he garner.
ed in The hearts Of the people, aud IL
will be my earno,t eDdeavor to profit
and TO see that the nation shall profit
by his example and experience. Pros
perity blesses our country our fiscal
policy is fixed by law, is weII-grounded
and generally approved no threatening
issue mars our foreign intercourse, and
the wisdom. integrity and thrift of our
people may be trusted TO continue un-
disturbed the present assured career
OF peace. tranquility and welfare. The
gloom and anxiety which have enshroud.
cd the country must make repose espe-
cially Welcome now. No demand for
speedy legislation has been heard. and
no adequlie occasion 10 apparent for an
unusual session OF Congress. The con.
stitution defines he functions and pow
ers Of the executive as clearly az those
Of either Of the other two departments
81 tie government. and he must answer
for the just exercise Uf the discretion IL
permits and the performance Of The du-
ties ~ Imposes. Summoned 10 these
high duties aud responsibilities, and pro.
fOundly conscious OF their magnitude
and gravity, assume the trust imposed
by the constitution. relying for aid on
Divine guidance and tho virtue, patriot
ism aud intelligence Of The American
people"
After the reading or The address by
the President Secretary Blaine stepped
forward and grasped the Presidents
hand, and after him his fellow members