Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-09-23

Beals and few others. This step was
taken after conference between the |
president. Secretary Blaine and the at.
torncy general.
Very few persons knew the oath was
to be administered until the ceremony
was over. The president and members
of the cabinet bad assembled in the
marble room, and shortly before twelve
o'clock Chief Justice Waite. in his full
robes of Office, accompanied by the as.
sociate justices proceeded from the su-
preme court room to the marble room.
The doors were Immediately closed, and
without any formality President Arthur
arose and standing upon one side of the
centre table and Chief Justice Waite on
the other. took the oath of Office. The
presidents manner was calm and com
posed and his response-"S help ne
God" was in firm tone and without a
tremor. -
The president then read from manu-.
script notes the following address:
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 hideous
crime which has darkened our land. The
memory of the murdered president, bis
protracted sufferings, unyieldlng forti.
tude, his example and the achievements
of his life and the pathos of his death,
will forever illume the pages Of our his
tory. For the fourth time the officer
elected by the people and ordained by
the constitution to fill the vacancy ere.
ated is called to assume the executive
char. The wisdom of our fathers, fore.
seeing even the most dire possibilities
made sure that the government should
never be imperilled because of the
uncertainty. of human life. Mer
may die, but the fabric of oul
free institutions remain unshaken
No higher or more assuring proof coule
exist:of the strength and permanency O
2 the popular government than that ma,
: chosen Of the people be struck down, hi
constitutional successor is installed with
: out shock or strain, except the sorro,
' which mourns the bereavement. All til
: noble aspirations of my lamented prede
cessor which found expression in his life
: the measures devised and suggested dul
n ing his brief administration, to corree
e abuses and enforce economy, to advanc
d prosperity and promote the general We
fare, to ensure domestic security an
maintain friendly and honorable relation
with the natiors of the earth, will be ge,
eral in the hearts of the people, and
will be my earnest endeavor to provid
. and see that the natio
shall profit by his examp
and experience. Prosperity blesses OF
country. Our fiscal policy is fixed 3
law, is well guarded and generally al
J. proved; no threatening issue mars O,
foreign intercourse, and the wisdom
integrity and thrift Of our people ma
be trusted to continue undisturbed Il
" present assured career of peace, ira
guilty and welfare. The gloom al
anxiety which have exhausted the cou
try must make repose especially wclcon
now. No demand for speedy legislati,
1t has been heard, no adequate occasion
,e apparent for ell unusual session of Co
re gress, The constitution defines t
Mt functions and powers of the executi
On rs clearly @s those of the other dcpa
to ments OF government, and he must a
Is swer for the jnst exercise of the disc,
C. ton it permit , and the performance
the duties it imposes. Summoned
these high duties and responsibility
aad profoundly conscious of their ma
nituae and gravity, L assume the trust.i,
of posed by the constitution, relying for a
on Divine guidance, and the virtue, y
i, triotism aud intelligence of the Ame
9 can people.
Il After the president had read the a
Va dress, Secretary Blaine and cabin
!, stepped forward and grasped the pre-
NJ dents hand. Gen. Grant was by A
thurs side when he took the oath.
-, THE PRESIDENTS RESIDENCE.
!: President Arthur has determined n
to reside in the white house at least +
"a several months, and will continue
-, make Senator Jones house his home.
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