The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-29
RUssEIvILE POPE COUNTY

uary. and acnte feeling over her loss Is among the sad reflections which press upon the president at this time. She was the daughter of Lieut. Com mander Herndon of the United states navy, who went down on his ship, the Central AmerIca. A gold medal in recognition of his bravery, was vo- ted by congress to his widow and q monument to his memory was erected in the Naval academy grounds at Annapolis.
 MT Arthur married Miss Herndon fin the early part of his career as lawyer in New York city. He has two children, one youth Of Y, named sf- ter his father but called Alien by the family; the other, girl of H. named Nellie. Those, with the servants, constitute the household Of the mod est Lexington avenue residence. The president has one brother, Maj. Vim, Arthur. of the regular army. He has three married sisters Of these, Mrs. Mary McElroy, ot Albany, has spent much time at his house. and has looked as much afer his household affairs as she could. President Ar thurs accession to his new responsibilities has been too recent for him to give any consideration Washington, but if the cares of her own family will permit Mrs. McElroy will most probably be the lady who will preside in the White House.
 OATH OF OFFICE FORMALLY ADMINISTERED
 WASHINGTON, Sept --Presid nt Arthur has taken the oath of office in the marble room at the capital, in the presence of the members of the Cabinet, the Justices of the Supreme Court, few Senators and members of the House oi Represen tatives. all who could be notified this morning to be present: also, Gen sherman, Gen. Grant, Rear Admiral Nichols Hon Hannibal Hamlin, Gen
 Beale and a few others This step was taken aftei . conference between the President, Secretary
 Blaine and the Attorney General. Very fe z per sons knew the oath was to be administered und
 the ceremony was over. The President and
 members of the Cabinet had assembled in the
 marble room shortly before l2 o'clock Chic
 Justice Waite. in his full robes of office, accom- panied by the associate justices, proceeded fton the Supreme Court room to the marble room The
 doors were immediately closed, and without any formality Pr sident Arthur arose, and, standins upon one side of the center-table Chief Jus c, Waite on the other, took the oath Of office. Tn,
 Presidents manner was calm and composed ant his response "So help me God" was in firm tone, without tremor. The President then rea( from manuscript notes his address.
 THE NEW ADMINISTRATION.
 Thus far there has nothing gdeveloped.tending t | indicate President Arthurs intention as to tn l Cabinet. Those who are nearestto him, however say that there will be no change for the present | but there is general impression that change il | some of the members will come sooner or later | It is certainly a fact that Mir Arthur has no | changed his personal friendships, but since tn | struggle over the New York senatorship he find | his friends ranged on opposite sides; the pres
 ent Cabinet are of the opinion that they will no | remain in office for the whole term for whic
 take counsel of their fears for they have no as | surances one way or the other. It is noticeabl l that MT. Arthur expressed his opinion of an extr
 session as to the calling together of Congress
 therefore it may be regarded as settled thai ther l is to be session for legislative work. The ques
 tion as to extra session of the Senate, however still remains open, and this was subject of dis | cussion