The Indiana State sentinel., 1885-03-11

HOUSE u n spIteeuAahNGSf ouu Oh Oihoh bcA
sons who have been admitted to the
floor of the Senate Chamber, followed by
those who have been admitted to the gal
leTies.
The stand on which the President wal to
deliver his inaugural address was erected al
most on level with the floors Of the Senate
aud House. and directly in front OF the mid
die entrance 20 the Capitol. 1t IS about one
hundred feet square, the largest ever before
erected for en- inauguration, and covered BY
two thousand chairs.
These were occupied by Senators. mem 1srs
Cf the Diplomatic Ccrps, judges OK tn 81
pIeme Court. members OF the House OF Rep
Tefentatives and press reporters.
Before the President left the Senate Chan
Der the crowd in front of the stand had in
creased till It became one solid mass OF hu-
manlty for nearly four hundred feet in front
OK the stand ana more than one thousand
feet on either side.
The crowd continued lfsJ solidly in the
resr OF this multitude. The trees in the
great lswn were filed. and the roofs of the
surrounding dwellings were covered Oa the
roof of the Capitol some TWO or three hun
dred men and boy had copyrighted.
Ia the approaching avenues and streets,
the military companies and society organic
ations were massed in columns, forming a
brilliant vista as far ss the eye could resch.
On the elevated stands epterprisinS DbO-
togIspheTs had placed their INSTRUMENTS TO
perretuate il photOgTaDhlc designs the as-
sembly on the stand, and the sea of faces and
hats that moved continually, like the waves
of OCEAN. This immense throng was vari-
onsly estimated az to numbers. President
Arthur subsequently said It was simply i'm
mense-the greatest crowd he ever saw. Sen
ator Hawley, as be looked az il, said that it
numbered ebout 15O. 600 people.
While waiting for the ARRIVAL OF the Presi-
dent elect come one would occasionally ven-
ture to the front of the platform. His pres
er &C was the signal for repeated cheers,
Precisely at 1880 the head Of the proce sion
appeared, coming out of the main eAst door
of the CAPITOL President Arthur stepped to
the front of The platform, followed OF the
President elect Chief Justice Waite and the
SeIg, ant at Arms Of the Senate Ali uncog-
erea as they stood facing the crowd, and the
vsst assemblags cheered again and again Tor
several minutes. When the persons who
wee TO assist at the ceremonies we're seated
on The platform the President elect began
his inaugural address.
He was clad in full suit OF black, q Prince
Albert coat, with high, old fashioned stand
ing collar and black tie. In speaking be
heid his left hand closed behind him, aud
emphasized his speech by gestures with hts
right hand He spoke without manuscript,
but occasionally cor suited some small pre-
pared notes. His voice was clear and Teso-
Dant, ard he slowly enunciated his words,
and occasionally turDe5 about at the psuses,
aa if TO note the effect Of his remarks. De
SPOKE as follows:
THE INAUGURAL Address.
FELLOW CITIzENs-In The presence or this vast
assembly of my cOunIymen am about 10 sup
plement and zeal by the oath which / shall take
the manifestation OF rhe viii OF a great and free
peODle, In the exercise of their power and the
night OF self-eovernment they have committed to
one OF their felOw-citlZens a supreme and sacred
tTust, ana he here consecTates himself to their
service
This impressive ceremony adds little to solem-
nize the responsibility with which contemplate
the duty owe to all the people OF the land noth-
ing can relieve me from anxiety lest By any act
OF mine their interests may suffer, and nothing is
neeOed to strengthen my resolution to engage
every faculty and effort in the promotion of their
welfare. Amid the oiu of party strife the peo-
Dle's choice was made; but its attendant ctrcum-
stances have demonstrated new strength and
the safety of government by the people.
in each succeeding year 1t more clearly appears
that our Democratic principle needs no apology,
and in its fearless and faithful application is 10 Re
iounc the suTest guarantee OF good government.
But the best results in the operation of the Gov
eminent wherein every citizen has share largely
CeptnQ upon the proper nmltau0n OF purely
paIuian zeal fnd effort and correct appreciation
II u @ time wb, n the heat OF the partisan should
tC II erged into the patriotism of the ci izen- To-
Csy the Executive branch OF the Government is
tItITtd TO new ket ping. But this Is siill the
Government o. the people, and it should be none
tie lss an object OF their a1ec'iOnate sOlicitude
a his hour the animOsitieS OF political strife,
the bitterness OF partisan defeat and exultaitOn OF
H.
tI' sing scGuiesCence tc the popular will and 50
bE tt IsclentlOus concern lOr the general Wea'.
o-eoYer, u from this hour we cheertuIly aud
htl esi'y aoanoon all sectional preJudlee ana d.
lrukt.su0 determine, with manly confidence 10 one
an other to woTS out tremendously the achieve
II ents Of cur national destiny we shall deserve
to realize all the benefits which our happy form
OF government can bestOw.
On this auspicious occasion we may well re-
new the pledge OF our devotion 10 the COnstitu-
ton which. launched by the founders OF the Re-
public, and cOnsecrsted by their prayers ana pa
the hopes and aspirations OF great people
through prosperity and peace.
1t is the du y of those serving the people in
public place TO closely limit public expenditure
10 the actual nees OF the Government econom-
ieally administered, bccaUse This bounds the right
o. the Government to exact tribute from the earn
iDis OF labor the property of its citizens, asd
becsuse public eztTavsgance begets extrayagsnce
amoug the people We should never be ashamed
Of The simplicity and prudential economies which
are kest suited 10 the operation OF republican
folm OF government and most compatible with
the mission of the American people. Those VINO
are selected for limited time 10 manage public
efaiis ere stin OF the people and may do much by
the dignity OF iheir Official functions that plain
way OF life which among their fellow citizens
aios INTEGRITY and promotes thrift and prosperity
The senius OF our institutions. the needs Of our
is demanded for the settlement aud deYelOpmsnt
of the resources CT our vast territory dictate the
scTupulous avoidance OF any departure from that
fofegn policy commended bv the history, the ira
diuoD snd the prosperity of our Republic. It IS
I
lion end defended By our known love of justice
ana by cur power. II is the policy OF peace suita-
Dle to inteTts ss II is the policy OF neutrality
Iejec IL any share in foreign brniis ana through
the shock Of foreign conflict and the perils of do
nestle strife and vicissitude. By the father OF his
country and Constitution wa commended for
adoption as "the result OF spirit OF amiIy and
mutual concession"
IN that spirit - should be administered,
in o'der TO promote the lasting welfare of the
country and 20 ScrUre the full measure of its
priceless benefits 10 ana to those who will
ceed 10 the blessings OF our national life. The
large variety OF diyerse and competing Interests
subject to Federal control pegsisently seeking the
recognition OF their claims need give Us fear
that the greatest good TO the greatest umOer''
Will fsil to be accomplished, If in the halls of
tional legislation that 50 rit of amity aud mutual
concession shall prevail in which the Constitution
had ats birth II this involves the surrender or
poefponement Of private interests and the aOan-
doDDent OF local advantages, compensation will
be found in the assurance that thus the common
interest is sU bserved and the general welfare ad
venced.
In the discharge OF my Official duty shall en-
deavOr 10 De guided by Just and unstrained con
structfoD of the Constitution, a careful observ-
aDce OF the distinction between the powers grant
4 ed 10 the Federal Government and those re.
served TO the States. or to the people, and by q
cautious appreciation OF those functions which,
by the Constitution and laws. have been es
pecially assigned 10 the Executive branch Of the
Government
But he who takes the oath to-day TO preserve,
pTo<ect and detsnd the Constitution of the United
Sietss only assumes the solemn obligation which
every pefTiOtlC citizen on the farm. I'm the work