The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-09-29

from an OInCial OF THO government, ana not At
the hands Of a state oficor The oath that the
president took at his residence in Now York
upon the night OF the 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 boing federal official, and
The District Of the Columbia being domain
under the authority Of the government, it was
held that some question might be raised as to
the lmpropriety of assuming the Office formal
ly under other circumstances than had been
the precedent since the formation of the gov
arnment
THE CHIEF JUSTICE ENTERED
he room, accompanied by Associate Judges
Matthew'S and Harlan, and OK Associate Justice
Strong Tho chief justice was arrayod in the
robes Of office, but tho other judges were in
VINO nao renamed staualng formed
circle around the president,
who stood several feet in advance and awaited
the beginning Of the ceremonies, which were
very brief. The president appeared calm,
although still somewhat pale from the axcte-
ment Of the last few days. Tho pres-
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 their positions, tho clerk Of the supreme
court, Mr.. Mckinney, entered, carrying Bible
which he opened haphasard and handed it to
Chief Justice Waite. The pr esident Immediately
placed his left baud upon it with tho right up
'ifteL Justice Waite proceeded to repeat the
ordinary oath OF Office for president Of the
United States, not reading it from the constitu-
lion, but reciting it from memory
President Arthur responded in a
firm voice, 81 do" and then, after
the silence OF a moment, said in firm and
impressive voice: $50 help me God" As he
said this he stopped and kissed the open book
1e then loosenod the upper button of his coat,
ook from the insiIo pocket q small roll OF
manuscript containing his address, which wa
written upon note paper, and proceeded to rea
- follows:
PRESIDENT ARrHUR's INAUGURAL.
For the fou, til time in The history of the republic
vi hearts are filed with grief and horror at III
.ideous crime which has darkened our land, aut
he memory of tho murdered president, his pro
:ac;ed suffering. his unyieldng for,itude. the ex
implies aud achievements of his life, and the patho
f his death will forever illume the pages of oul
history. For the fourth time the officer e,ecte,
y the people, and ordained by the constitution t
ii a vacancy created is called to assume the
xacutye chair The wisdom OF our forefarher
,reseeing even tho most dire possibilities mad =
'ere that the government shon'd never be in2eries
'rcause of the uncertainty Of human life. ME-
de. hnt the fabrics Of our free institutions
latn mistaken. No higher OF more assuring.
opular government than that. though the chose:
uier Of the people be struck down, his constitu-
ion:l successor is peacefully installed without {:
he bereavement. AL the noble aspirations Of
.men:ed predecessor. which found expression il,
is Life the measures DEVISED and suggested
1buses aud enforce economy. to advance
prosperity and promote general welfare t.
INSURE domestic security and maintain friendly all
honorable relations with the nations of the eart';
will be garuered in tie hearts of the people. and i
viii be ny earnest endearor to profit by them and
see that the nation :'aall profit By his exampl'
Our fiscal policy as fixed BY law, Is we'll grounded
.ud generally approved. No threatening issue
mars our FOREIGN Intercourse. and the wisdom. in
'ontinue undsturbed. The present ASSURANCES
IRE OF peace, tranquility and welfare. Tho
gloom and anxiety Which have enshrouled tie
o demand for speedy legislation has ben heard.
10 adequate occasion is apparent for an unusual
session OF congress. The constitution defines the
unctions and powers of the executive as clearly as
hose OF the other depart ments OF the governments
nd he must answer for the just exercise Of the dis
retion it PERMITS and the performance Of the du-
lag IL imposes. summoned to these high duties
nd responsibilities, and profoundly conscious of
heir maenitul e and gravity, Fas.ume the trust i'm
'osed By the constitution, r"ling for all on Divine
ui'lance, and the virtue, patriotism aud intelligence
Il the American people
The address was delivered in voice trcmu-
Gus at times, and it seemed once or twice as
hough the president was almost upon the
Joint OF giving way to tears For the most part,
'owevcr, his voice was clear and his enuncation
very marked and emphatic, making deep i'm
preston upon his hearers. After the reading
was over, which occupied less than five min
utos, all the persons present advanced and
shook hands with the president, ana immedl-
ately the party mingled in gen.
sral conversation. Ex-Prosident Hayes
vas quite deferential to Gen. Grant.
20 whom he conversed for some minutes. The
subject Of their conversation was common
place, Gen. Grant making monosyllabic re-
sponses to tho observations of the junior ex-
president All present soon retired, except tho
president and the cabinet. whereupon the doors
we're closed ana they proceeded to hold their
FORMAL CONSULTATION
The address o: the president vas commented
m by all who heard it as being remarkably ap-
'ropriate to the occasion and BETTING the stu
'tion and demands of the hour. Aside from
the general sentiments Of regret at the peces-
sity which occasioned it, il contained one i'm
portant announcement, that there will be
no extra session Of congress called. This
part Of the address was perhaps commented
on with more satisfaction than any other, 1t
being the almost universal sentiment of men,
bers Of the senate and house in Washington
that an extra session of congress was to
be avoided if possible. The occasion will long
be remembered as one Of great historic in
terest. There wore present one president TAX
ing the oath of Office, two ex-presidents and an
exvlco president among the spectators, while
but few feet away there was lying the re-
mains Of the late chief magistrate, who will
soon leave the capitol forever for his grave in
Ohio.
RESIGNATION OF THE CABINET
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, aud after some preliminares,
each handed his resignation to the president
President Arthur gave no intimatlon az to the
course he intended to pursue, aud in fact it is
understood that he has no plans matured as
yet, 80 that mono Of tho cabinet have the
slightest indication as to whether
thoy are any or all of them to
be retained or not. There was some discus
sion relative to the funeral arrangements.
l. 40 SHOAA"' % OCu IAhI ~ WOu1u W DoSO 1OE
the president to remain at the capital and not
expose himself to the dangers of travel whilo
his life oply stood between a lawful head Of
the government and possible confusion. In
Difference to this opinion, the president oec,dod
not to accompany the funeral party to Cleve-
land. but to
REMAIN HERE AT HIS POST
The question Of most importance to the pub
lie, was that Of special session, it having
already been announced in the presidents
address that no extra session Of congress would
be called. The proprloty Of converting the
senate was admitted by all the cabinet, but
single opinion of the subject being expressed
1t was agreed that 1t was an urgent necessity to
have president of the senate As soon as
possible in order that the country might not be
left without an executive head in case Of tho
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
it would come just the same if the senate did
not convene until the constitutional time in
December It was Thought that the Indications