Rensselaer Republican, Volume 17, Number 27, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 March 1885 — Page 6

MARCH 4,1885.

Tb» Manifestation of the Peopled Will Supplemented by SolGrover Cleveland Inaugurated the Twen-ty-second President of the United States. Features of a Day’s Record Remarkable in the History of the Country. The Inaugural Ceremonies, the Parade, and the Grand Ball at Night. Foil Text of President Cleveland's Inaugural Address to His Coun- ,, trymen. *** OFF FOB WASHINGTON. President Cleveland’s Quiet Departure from Albany. President Cleveland and party—consisting of hiaebrother, Bev. L. Cleveland, and wife. Miss Cleveland, Mrs. Hoyt, his married sister, and Mias HoyU her daughter, Daniel Manning and wife. Col. Lamont and wife, and Mias Hastings, a nlcoe of the President elect—left Albany for the national capital on the evening of Monday, Ibroh & The secret of their intended departure was closely kept, aud very few knew of it until they were well on the Journey. The party did not take the train at the general depot in Albany. and no one expected that it would, bat they arranged to drive to a telegraph station oaUod Kenwood, about three miles below the city, where a special train consisting of a bag-gage-oar and tne directors' car of the New York, West Shore and Buffalo was in waiting. The expenses of the special train were borne by the Resident. He was tendered the special gratis by the two railroad companies, but he preferred to pay his own way.

BN ROUTE. The Journey to the Capital. The Journey to Washington was a quiet and unerventtol one. Mr. Cleveland was the most Jovial owhe party, and seemed to take matters very easily. Political complications and Cabinet speculations were entirely disregarded, and only onoe was the matter referred to at aIL That was when Col. Lamont addressed Dan Manning as “Mr. Secretary of the Treasury,” and the latter remarked that the Colonel was a little too previous. This caused a general laugh at Lament's expense, and thus ail allusion to tbs coming event was done away with. During the evening cards were produced, and the four Mnttemen engaged In a game of pinocle. This Is Mr. Cleveland’s favorite pastime, and it was osatinued until after 11 o’clock. The train passed through Philadelphia at 2 o’clock In the morning. Even the station master was unaware of the distinguished individuals who occupied the train, and not one curiosity-seeker put m an appearance. ARRIVAL AT WASHINGTON. The President Declines a Public Reception. At 7 o'clock on the morning of March 3d, when the mists of night still clung around the Baltimore & Potomac depot, and but few persons were about, the special train bearing the President elect and his party drew up on the side-traok in the depot. The committee of citizens appointed by Chairman Corcoran to reoeive the President elect had been informed by him that he deeiied to avoid a public reception, and would prefer to receive • visit from the committee at his hotel. After a delay of about ten minutes Chairman Berret and Mr. Galt, of the inaugural committee, putin an appearance and were introduced to the President elect. Some twenty minutes were required to secure carriages, and it was 7:50 before the Sty disembarked. Meanwhile the news of arrival of the party had spread, and a crowd gathered around the Pullman oar Maranon and stared hard at the President elect, who bore the scrutiny with equanimity. When the carriages arrived the party alighted and proceeded through the ladies' waiting-room to the north entrance, the President-elect leading. With Chairman Berret He wore a bine overcoat and silk hat, and did not appear to be at all fatigued by bis night's Journey. Carriages were token, and the party proceeded to the Arlington, where a hasty toilet was made and breakfast served. The Committee of Arrangements for the inauguration—Senators Sherman, Hawley, and Hansom —called at the Arlington at 2:30 and informed the President elect as to the plans for the Inauguration, aud presented him with the eUniii programme. In the afternoon the sub-oommittee appointed by the inauguration general reception committee to welcome the President elect oilled uu°hlm by appoln,ment, Their Chairman, Hon. Bichard f. Merrick, after introducing his fellow members, expressed their welcome in a few well-chosen words, and Gov. Cleveland felicitously returned his acknowledgments. Informal conversation ensued for some time, and the committee then individually took their leave. • My. Arthur invited Mr. Cleveland to dine with him dor mg the evening, but the latter seems to have preferred to wait until he was master of the White House, and had power to bowstring the cook ana bastinado the waiters before dining in the Executive Mansion, for he excused himself, and d-ned with his own party in his own dining room. During the evening Mr. Cleveland received many callers, President Arthur being among the number. Mr. Hendricks also received a large number of oallers at his rooms during the day.

DECORATIONS. The City Puts On Its Gayest Attire. A Washington correspondent says the city has not looked so gay in twenty years- ‘Teunsylyania avenue in in lull dress, From the Capitol to the Washington Monument, at Twenty-third •trees almost every building is deco ated, and from the capitol to the Treasury both sides of Pennsylvania avenue are ablaze with red, white, and blue. In the decoration of the government buildings there has been no uniform policy. VhMtew department building shows no ornamentation. On the Treasury, long lines of signal flags are drawn from points oh the roof to the tops of the hagstaffs on the north and east fronts of the building, and the large pillars in the center of the east front, past which the procession will manat, are wrapped with flags and streamers. Across thcfrray, the Biggs House is ooverod with flag! The Quartermaster General's ofl.ee is a five-story bui ding at the corner where the procession will wheel from Pennsylvania avenue into Fifteenth street. That building is almost bidden by une hags. Lung lines of signal hags streten downward and outward from the summit of tbe flagstaff. The national flag is draped direr every window of the budding. Two immense tags about thirty-five feet long hang down the avenue side of the building and all over the swell of the building at the corner are blue and yellow regimental flags. Nearly across the avenue is Willards Hotel, over the entire front of which broad bandsof red, vfhlt and’bine are festooned, and the legend "Hai; to the Chief 1“ is arched over the door. One block farther east on the south side of the avenue is the branch pension office, a large building, abundantly decorated with the national colors and bearing colossal ana very poor portraits of thr first President, the incoming i resident, Lincoln, and a few oth-r inter ediate chief magistrates. “Another block eastward, and on the north Side of the avenue, is the mam pension office, a five-story brick bu lding, of which the ground floor is a dry-goods store with a spec alty for popular pri es. It U&he most handsomly decorated building on the avenue, with its enormous diagonal lacing of red and white bunting, trimmed with gold stars and bordered with blue blurting. “Farther east, the National and Continental Hotels ate covered for the whole height of their five stories and the whole length of their street frontage with flags and streamers and mot toes welcoming the new President. Besides these large buildings nearly every store oh each side of the avenue boars the national colors in every conceivable combination at almost every point whore a decoration can' be fastened on. Temmnty bale- ates wnd stands have been ere ted all along the line or march. Wherever there is • vacant lot there is a stand. One-third of the •tores along the avenue have balconies built tor the awaskm capable of seating fiom ten to 100 persons. I beae balconies -re g-neraily in front of seoond-sw.y windows, but In some ases there are third-story istoontes. and even fototti•torv balconies. All of this'temporary carp* ntry Work to covered with rad. white, and blue cloth.

and flags,, streamers, and rosettes, and their THE CROWD. . , The Streets Densely Packed. “The scenes on the streets of Washington are very animated,” leleiTanhs a correspondent, “They axe without parallel In the history of the city. From Fifteenth street, on the avenue to the foot of the Capitol there is one denee, solid mi s of people on the sidewalks* through which pedestrians can with difficulty find , their way. Sight-seers overflow into the broad avenue which la filled with a mass oi humanity. The list of the visiting militia l and civio organizations already here fills several columns of closely printed type. There, is a crush ai)d crowd everywhere. Bands are playing, and politicians from the different sections are being serenaded by the local bands which have come here for the inauguration. • % ' “ There Is not a nook or corner In the hotels which is not tilled. At every corner one finds cots. Everywhere one sees gay u-.dforms and waving plumes end hare the clan' fng of swords. The crowd is hour y beoom ng greater. The committee on public comfort is taxed to the utmost. Private families are taking care or the strangers. The vast crowds surge fron one side of the avenue to the other, leaving scaroely a place to put one's foot.”

PREPARING FOR THE CHANGE. Scenes on the Streets Just Before the In- ' anguration. Wednesday morning, the 4th of March, opened hazy, but with au excellent promise of fair weather, which was fulfilled betore 9 o’clo -k. The throngs were abroad early, walking and riding from point to point to see what tuey could of tue public buildings, the parks, statues, aud monuments be ore the great event of the day began. Fifing and drumming and marching of clnbs and troops were the enlivening elements of the early forenoon, while the morning serenades tendered to popular political favorites served to amuse and interest the participants and crowd. "Washington,” telegraphs & correspondent, “entertains to-.iay 100,000 strangers. They began to cqme befpre the dedication of the monument, and they have been coming day and night ever since. They have come in lamily parties, in clubs, and companies, and regiments. The hotels were filled a week ago. and private boai ding houses and dwellings have since done what they could to lodge the shelterless and feed the hungry. Neverthe!e?a‘'hot a few ot the later comers, who bionght little besides their patriotic memories and exultant hopes, tramped the avenues last night from necessity, and breakfasted this morning with coffee and a sandwich from the venders at the markets and street comers. Long before the hour set lor the movement of the procession the music of hundreds of bands heading the different organizations, seeking their posts, blended In one confnsed roar. Everywhere the shrill .note oft the fife and the kettle-drum was heard. By io' o’clock the entire population of. the city seemed to have deserted their homes and occupied the streets on the line of march. The crowd was something unprecedented even in this city, accustomed to receive the outpourings of the nation’s population. Men, women and children pushed and elbowed la the vast throng, yet it was a goodnatured crowd, and evidently disposed to do iustioe to the occasion,”

AT THE WHITE HOUSE. Cleveland and Hendricks Meet Arthur. President Arthur breakfasted with bis family at the White House about 9 o’clock. No one was admitted to the house to disturb; his privacy except Senators Sherman, Ransom, and Hawley, of the Senate Committee of Arrangements. They had a short interview with the President, and soon after Benator Hawley left, and proceeded to Willard's Hotel, where he was joined by Vioe President-elect Hendricks, and the two proceeded to the White House. They occupied a handsome open barpuche, lined with crimson satin and drawn by four beautiful white horses. The Vice President was heartily cheered all along the short ride to the White House. Just as he was entering the grounds President Arthur’s carriage, containing Senators Sherman and Ransom, started to the Arlington for the President-elect. The carriage was also an open baronche, It was drawn by four spanking bays from the President s stables. The seats were covered with soft, heavy black and white bnffalo robes. The Senatorial Committee were ushered into the presence of the President elect immediately on arrival at the Arlington, and after a short delay the three gentlemen appeared at the south entrance of the hotel, took their seats in the carriage, and were rapidly driven to the White House, where they joined President Arthur, Vice President Hendricks, and Senator Hawley. Marshal McMichael met the party at the White House porticoand escoited the President-elect into the presence of the President. .. . The President-elect was greeted with cheers and waving of handkerchiefs as he drove along Sixteenth street from the hotel. He kept his hat raised in recognition of the compliment.

THE PROCESSION. An Ovation All Along the Line. It was precisely at the hoar set, 10:30 o’clock, that the Presidential party entered their carriages at the White House and took the position assigned them in the line. The party entered their carriages as follows: In President Arthur’s carriage—President Arthur with President-elect Cleveland on his left; Senator Sherman facing President Arthur; Senator Ransom on his right, facing the President-elect. The second carriage contained the Tice President-elect, with Senator Hawley on his left. As the carriage drove out of the gate and entered the line the occupants were greeted with theVildest enthusiasm; men shouting, women screaming and waving their handkerchiefs, and all seemed carried away with the excitement of the moment. The President elect and Vice President elect came in for the principal share of the enthusiasm, and e* h of them raised his hat and bowed right and left to the crowd, which lined both sides of the carriage-way. The first division of the procession, escorting the President elect, then began its march to the Capitol The scenes on Pennsylvania avenue almost baffled description. A great surging mass hid the sidewalks. Above, 'the stately buildings were covered with cloths of gorgeous colors, arranged in patriotic devices. The United States regular troops came first, thus departing somewhatrfrom the order or the programme, with the probable object of Insuring a dear marching space. Their ranks extended clear across the avenue and presented a most imposing appearance.' The limited States Marine Corps, with Its magnificent band, followed the artillery battalions, and this section of the procession, proceeded as far as the south front of the Treasury Department and then halted and came to parade rest in order to afford an opportunity for the Presidential party to fall in fine when the march was resumed. The President’s elegant carriage was preceded by Gen. Slocum, the Chief Marshal, and his staff ana a troop of United States cavalry. Surrounding the carriages were a dozen mounted policemen. The party reoelved an ovation all along the line of march; men cheered, women waved their handkerchiefs and clapped their hands and the greatest enthusiasm was evinced by the immense throng. President-elect Cleveland kept his silk hat in his band and bowed to the right and left as the carriage rolled slowly along* The same reception was accorded to the Vice President elect, whose carriage followed. Next came the National Democratic Committee and the inaugural committee in carriages, followed by the District milita headed by the Washington Light Artillery. ■< -

IN THE SENATE. Tice President Hendricks Inducted Into Office. A little before 11 o’clock the doors of the President’s gallery, in the Senate Chamber, were opened, and the people entitled to admission were escorted in. Among the early arrivals upon the floor were Seaatore-elect Pavna and Lvarts, who were warmly greeted by a dozen or more acquaintances as they came in at the main door of tne hall. An elegant floral ladder ornamented the desk of Senator Garland. The only events of tSfe early proceedings which were not upon the programme were the outbreaks of applause which greeted the anannouncement of the passage of the Grant remem bill, and the reception of the President’s message nominating Gen. Grant to the newly created vacancy. The applanse, which was hearty and prolonged, was not suppressed by Mr Edmunds. Just before the entry of the members Of the Supreme Court, arrayed in their ample black silk gowns and preceded by their marshal, the annual act of tuning back the hands >-f the Senate c ock was performed by the veteran door-keeper, Capt. Isaac Bassett The Supreme Court Justices were plaoed upon the right in front of the chair. President Arthur waa npw anndfinoed, and his coming was greeted with warm clapping of hands, in recognition of which he bowed graoefnlly to tire assemblage. . A moment later and the buzz of conversation was aeain suspended in anticipation of the announeem nt that the President elect of the United St tes, Mr. Cleveland, had already opto ed the hall with his escort and halted w thin sight of the assemblage, while his arrival was beiog announced. Applaose. dai ping of bands at first »n i then cheers, load and prolonged, welcomed him. The Vice President elect was now escorted into the chamiy r. and without delay,but with a solemnity and decorum befitting the occasion.

the oath was administered to him by the President p o tempore. Senator Edmunds now tamed to the front aud told: ’ "Senators, we are now olose upon another bpooh in Lhe course 'of the republic'under the Constitution. This brief period o our natonal existence has, by exertion, oo Ordinate forces, national, and Stnjp systems, brought tho ment of a free, social, an i , oilt cal government to an established and secure triumph. I tuifik I may safely say for us all that we believe the long years to oome in ihe fntnre of the republic will more and more increase the iea e, liberty, order, and security of all the people of our country; but, perhaps. It may not be improper for me to say that, in view of onr reoent experiences. It may be doubted whether Congress can congratulate Itself on being the best example of a legislative body conducting ltd business with that deliberate and timely dfligenoe which Is the inseparable handmaid of wisdom and justice as well in ttie making as in the administration of laws. It la, I think, an evil ot large and growing proportions that mea’ureß of the grea est importance, requiring much time dor proper examination and discussion in detail, are brought to our consideration so late that it is not possible to deal with them Intelligently, and which we ace tempted—overtemDted, I fear—to enact Into laws In the libpe that fortune rather than time, study, and reflection will take care that the reEublio Buffer no detriment. The Chair has eard with deep sensibility o. the resolution you have kindly adopted concerning the administration of his duties, and he begs to express sincerely his gratltu (e for it. If, In the course of the execution of his dnties.he has tas somet mss he may have done) wounded the feelings ot any Senator or officer of the Benate, he can truly say he has not intentionally given offense to anyone, and in closing this session of the Senate he assures every S natoir, wiiether retiring or continuing in public duty, that he wishes for him every triendiy good wish, and hopes that he may long enjoy all the happiness that can be realized by citizen or Senator. , He now declares the Senate adjourned.” «« Vice President Hendricks now took the gavel and called the Senate to order in extra Session. Prayer was offered bv the Chaplain, following which the Viee Presidem- made a brief addr -ss. The new Senators were sworn in, and, after reading the message of the President convening the Senate, a procession was formed and tiled toward the platform on the central portico of the t apitol. It was m the following order: Marshal of the District of Columbia and Marshal of the Supreme Court, ex-Presidents and ex-Vicepresidents,the Supreme Court, Sergeant-at-Arms ot the Senate, Commltteee of Arrangements, President and President elect, Vice President and Secretary of the Senate, members of the Senate, the Diplomatic Corps.heads of departments, retired Generals of the army. Lieutenant General of the army, the Admiral of the navy, and the,.officers qf the army and navy who by na ue have received the thanks of Congress,. members of the House of Representatives and members-elect. Governors and ex-Govemora of States, officers ot the Senate and officers of the House, Representatives, and all other persons who have been admitted to the floor of the Senate chamber, followed by those who have been admitted to the galleries.

SCENE OF THE INAUGURATION On and About tbe Stand on Which the President Delivered the Address^ The stand on whioh the President was to deliver his inaugural address was ereoted almost on a level with the floors of the Senate and the House and directly in front of the middle entrance to the CapitoL It was about one hundred feet square, the largest ever before erected for an inauguration, and was covered by 2,000 chairs. These were occupied by Senators, members of the Diplomatic Corps, and Judges of the Supreme Court, members of the House of Representatives, and press representatives. Before the President left the Senate chamber the crowd In front of the stand had increased until it became one solid mass of humanity 400 feet in front of the stand, and more than 100 on either side. The crowd continued less solidly in the rear of this multitude. The trees in the great lawns were filled and the roofs of the surrounding dwellings were covered. On the roof of the Capitol some 200 or 300 men and boys had congregated. In approaching avenues and streets the military companies and society organizations were massed in columns, forming a brilliant vista as far as the eye could reach. On elevated stands enterprising photographers had placed their instruments to perpetuate in photographic designs the . assembly on the stand, and the sea of hats and faces that moved continually like waves of the ocean. This immense throng was variously estimated as to numbers. President Arthur subsequently said it was "simply immense; the great” est crowd he ever saw.” Senator Hawley, as he looked at it, said he thought it numbered about 160,000 people. Precisely at 12:30 tho head of the procession appeared, coming out ot the main east door of the Capitol. President Arthur stepped to the front of the platform, followed by the President eleot, Chief J ustlce Waite, and the Sergeant-at-Arms of tbe Senate. AU uncovered as they stood facing the crowd, and the vast assemblage cheered again and again for several minutes. When the persons who were to assist at the ceremonies were seated on the platform, President-elect Cleveland began his inaugural address. He was clad in a foil suit,of blaok. Prince Albert coat, high, old-fashioned standing coUar and black tie. In speaking he held his left hand closed behind him, and emphasized his speech by gestures with his right hand. He spoke without manuscript, but occasionally consulted a small piece of paper bearing notes of the heads of his discourse. His voice was clear and resonant, and he slowly enunciated his words and occasionally turned about at pauses, as if to note the effect of hla remarks.

INAUGURAL, ADDRESS. Text of the Document as Delivered by the President. Following is the inaugural address delivered by President Cleveland: Fellow Citizens: In the presence of this vast assemblage of my countrymen. I am about to supplement and seal by the oath which I shall take the manifestation of the will of A great and free people. In the exercise of their power and right of self-government they have committed to one of their fellow citizens a supreme and sacred trust; and he here consecrates himself to their service. This impressive oeremony adds little to the Bolemn sense of responsibility with which I contemplate the duty 1 owe to all the people of the land. .Nothing can relieve me from anxiety, lest by any aot of mine their interests may suffer, and nothing is heeded to strengthen my resolution to engage every faculty and effort in the promotion of their welfare. Amid the din of party strife the people's choice was made; but its attendant circumstances have demonstrated a new strength and safety of the government by the people. In each succeeding year .it more clearly appears that our democratic principle needs no apology, and that in its fearless and faithful application is to be found the surest guaranty of good government

But the best results in the operation of a government wherein every citizen has a share largely depend upon the proper limitation of purely partisan seal and and a correct appreciation of the time when the hqat of the partisan should be merged in the patriotism of the citizen. To-day, the executive branch of the Government is transferred to new keeping. But this is sttn the Government of all the people, and it should be none the less an object of their affectionate solicitude. At this hour, the animosities of political strife, the bitterness of partisan defeat, and the exultation of partisqp triumph, should be supplanted by ungrudging acquiescence in the the popular will, and sober, conscientious concern for the general weal. Moreover, if from this hour we cheerfully and honestly abandon 81l sectional prejudice and distrust, and determine, with manly confidence in one another, to work out harmoniously the achievements of our 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 renew the pledge of our devotion to the Constitution, which, launched by the founders of the republic, and oonseorated by their prayers and patriotic devotion, has for almost a century borne the hopes and aspirations of a great people, through prosperity and peaoe, through the shocks of foreign conflicts and the perils of domestic strife and vicissitudes. By the Father of His Country our Constitution was commended tor adoption as “the result of a spirit of amity and mutual concession." In that same spirit it should be administered, in order to promote the lasting welfare of the country, and to secure the fun measure of its prioelees benefits to •us nd to those who will succeed to the blessings of our national life. The large variety of diverse and Competing Interests subject to Federal control, persistently seeking the recognition of their claims, need give us no fear that “the greatest good to the greatest number* will rail to be accomplished if, in the halls of national legislation, that spirit of amity apd mutual concession shall prevail in which the Constitution had its birth. If this involves the surrender or postponement of private interests and the abandonment of local advantages, compensation win be found in the assurance that thus the oommon welfare is subserved ar.d the general welfare advanced. . » In the discharge of my official duty I shall endeavor to be guided by a just and unstrained construction of the Constitution, a careful observance of the distinction between the powers granted to the Federal Government and those reserved to the Stares or to the people, and by a cautions appreciation of those functions which, by the Constitution and laws; have been especially assigned to the execut ve branch of the Government. But he who takes the oath to-day to preserve, protect and detent? the Constitution of the United States only assumes the solemn

obligation which every patriotic citizen on tho farm, in the workshop, in the busy marts of trade, and everywhere, should share with him. The Constitution which prescribes this oath, my country mefi, is Sours; the Government you have chosen iin to administer for a time is yours; tho suffrage which executes the will of freemen is yours; the laws and the entire sch me of our civil rule, from tne town meeting to the State Capitols and the Ns-lonal 'Capitol, is yours. Yon every voter, as surelv as your Chief Magistrate, under the same high sanction, though in ?, differ fit sphere, e lerclses a public trust. Nor ■i this all. Every citizen owes to the country a vigi ant watch and dose scrutiny of Its public servants and . fair aud reasonable estimate of tnelr fidelity and usefulness. 'l’hus is the people’s will impressed npon he whole framework of our civil polity—municipal, State, aud Federal -and this i& the price of our liberty and the inspiration of our faith ii the republic. ■' It Ip the duty of those serving the people In pubrlo plao : to closely limit the public expenditures to the actual neens of the Government, economicall administered, because this bounds , tbe right of the Governm nt to exact tribute from the earnings of labor or the property of the citizen, and b-'canse public exiravagauce begets extravagance among the people. We should never be ashamed of the simplicity and prudential economies which are best suited to the ope a.ion of a republican form of government, and m st cuippatlble with the mission of the American people, 'those who are selected for a limited time to manage public affairs are still of the people, and may do much by their example to encourage, consistently with the dignity as their official functions, that plain way of life whxh among heir fellow-citizens adds integrity afid promotes thrift and prosperity. The genius bf our insfcitnt.ona, the needs of our people in their home life, and the attention which is demanded for the settlement and develo ment of the resources of our vast territory, dictate the scrupulous avoidance of any departure from that foreign policy oommended by the history, the traditio , and tbe prosperity of our republic. It is the policy of independence, favored by our position and defended by onr knqwn love of justice and by our power. It Is the policy of peace suitable to our Interests. It Is the policy of neutrality, rejecting any share in so eign broils and ambitions npon other continents, and repelling their intrusion here. It is the policy of Monroe and Washington and Jefferson —“ Peace, commerce, an i honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none.” A due regard for the interests and prosperity of all the people demands that onr finances shall be established npon such a ’tioufla and sensible basis as shall secure the safety and confidence of theibußinesslnterests and make the wages of labor Bure and steady, and that our system of revenue shall be so adjusted as to relieve the people from unnecessary taxation, having a due regard to the interests of capital Invested and workingmen employed in American Industries, and preventing the accumnlatiffn of a surplus in the Treasury to tempt extravagance and'Waste. Care for the property of the nation and for the needs of future settlers requires that the public domain should be protected from purloining schemes and unlawful occupation. The conscience of the people demands that the Indians within our bonndiries shall be fairly and honestly treated as wards of the Government, and their education and civilization promoted, with a view to their ultimate citizenship, and that polygamy in the Territories, destructive of the family relation and offensive to the moral sense of the civilized world, shall be repressed. The laws should be rigidly enforced which* prohibit the immigration of a servile class to compete with American labor with no intention of acquiring citizenship, and bringing with them the habits and customs repugnant to our civilization. The people demand reform In the administration of theiGovernment and the application of business principles to public affairs. As a means to this end, civil-service reform should be in good faith enforced. Our citizens have the right to protection from the incompetency of public employes who hold their places solely as tne reward of partisan service, and from the corrupting influence of those who promise, and the vicious itiethods of those who expect, such rewards; and those who worthily seek public employment have the right to insist that merit and competency shall be recognized, instead of party subserviency or the surrender of honest political belief, in the administration of a Government pledged to do equal and exact justice to all men.- —— There should be no pretext for anxiety touching the protection of tne freedmen in their rights or their security in tne enjoyment of their privileges under the Constitution and its amendments. All discussion as to their fitness for the place accorded them as Amerioan citizens is idle and unprofitable, except as It suggests the necessity for their Improvement. The fact that they are citizens entitles them to all the rights due to that relation, and charges thdba with all its duties, obligations and responsiDillties, These topics and and ever-vary-ing wants of an active and enterprising population may well receive the atientlon and patriotic endeavor of all who make and execute the Federal laws. Our duties are practical, and call for Industrious application, an Intelligent perception of the claims of public office, and, above all, '£ firm determination by unjted action to secure to all the people of the land the full benefits of the best form of government ever vouchsafed to man. And let ns not trust to human effort alone, but humbly acknowledge the power and goodness of the Almighty God who presides over the destiny of nations, and who has at all times been revealed in onr country’s history. L6t us invoke His aid and His blessing npon onr labors.

THE OATH OF OFFICE. An Impressive Ceremony in Which a Much-Loved Bible Is Used. Less than twenty minutes were consumed in the delivery of the address. At its conclusion Mr. Cleveland turned to Chief Justice Waite, and, bowing to him, said: - "I am now prepared to take the oath prescribed by liw. ** As the Chief Justice arose to administer the oath the vast assemblage cheered again and a^aio. The President eleot stood facing the Chief Justice, with the crowd on his right. Chief C'erk MoKenney, of the Supreme Court, stood just to one side of Cleveland and held the Bible npon whioh the oath was administered, the President eleot also holding It with hla right hand. The Bible used Is a small moroc-co-covered gilt-edged volume, pvetty well worn. It Is the Bible which Cleveland’s mother gave him when he left home as a young man, and at his special reqnest the Committee of Arrangements had It in readiness for the ceremony.

The crowd preserved perfect qniet as the impressive ceremony of administering the oath was taking place, bat when it was concluded, and as President Cleveland laid down the Bible, after reverently kissing It, and shook hands with the Chief Justice, who was the first to congratulate him, they cheered loudly and long. Ex-President Arthur was the second man to congratulate the President, and then followed Chief Clerk MoKenney and Senator Bherman. President Cleveland was then introduced to the remaining Judges of the Supreme Court, to Lieut. Gen. Sheridan and Gen. Hancock. The other persons on the platform then pressed forward, and many of them shook his hand. As he re-entered the Capitol he was again greeted with cheers. He walked to the basement entrance, where he first came into the building, and entered his carriage to be driven in the procession to the White Houbo.

REVIEWING THE PAGEANT. Description of the Parade as It Passed the White House Stand. The greatest enthusiasm was manifested all along the route. When the head of the line reached Fifteenth street a halt was made and the carriage containing the President and exPresident left the line and proceeded by way of the executive avenue to the White House. The entire party proceeded to the reviewing stand on Pennsylvania avenue, directly In front of the mansion. Among those who occup'ed seats were: Secretaries Frelinghnysen, McCulloch, Lincoln, Chandler, and Teller, PostmasterGeneral Hattem Lieut. Gen. Sheridan Maj. Gen. Hanoock, Daniel Manning, of New York, Mr. Endlcott, Of Massachusetts. Senators Bayard and Gari-hd/Col. Lamont, Mayor Graoe and ex-Mryor Cooper, of New York, aud a large numlier of other prominent persons, including many officers of the army and navy -and the Diplomatic Corps. There were B,ooo“persons on the stand, including many ladles, whose rich oostumes added to the brilliancy of the scene, . The review was a grand sight; it was the generaUy expressed opinion that no more brilliant pageant was ever witnessed in this country. All the organizations gave a.marchtng salute as they passed the grand stand. The number of men who marched past the grand stand is estimated at 35,000. As the Cook Countv Democratic (Tab passed it saluted the President by waving hanksrchiefs. At the conclusion of the review the President and party proceeded to the dining-room of the White House, where they partook of a lunch ordered for them by ex-President Arthur. There were present, besides the members of ex-President Arthur s Cabinet, Mr. VUas, Mr. Manning, Mr. Lamont, and several others. His celebration of the day ended with a display of fireworks, which in volume and variety is said to have excelled any former pyrotechnical exhibition upon this continent. The Daily ifotos says editorially: “President Cleveland will have the hearty sympathy of Bng’and. it is our desire that there should be perpetual peaoe, growing friendship, and increasing commerce. President Cleveland's inaugural address is full of promise and worthy of his great personal reputation."

MARCH 4,1861.

The Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln, the First Republican President. Mr. Lincoln’s Departure from Home, and Secret Journey to Washington How Plots to Assassinate Him on the Way Were Foiled—lnteresting a Reminiscences.

As a majority of the vot rs at the last election were unborn or too young to know rrora recollection the circumstances of Mr. Lincoln s inauguration, a reproduction of the principal inci ii nts will prove interesting. Wo reproduce from the Ihilaueiphia SVmek the following aoconnt of that Interesting event In our country’s history: On the morning of Feb. 11,1961, the citizens of Springfield, 11L. began to assemble at the < epot, and by 3 o’ol'ock a large number had assembled. The day was gloomy, the sky dark, aud rain was fai ins. At precisely five mi-.utes before 8 o’ciok Mr Lincoln and a sin-, le attendant emerged rom a p ivate room and walked slowly to the car, the people falling back and as many as coukl shaking his hand. From the platform to the car, alter removing his hat and drawing himself up to his fall hei ht, he stood In profound silence tor several seconds, surveying the faces of hla friends and neighbors. An acoount says there was an -unusual quiver on his lip and a still more unusual tear on his shriveled cheek. His solemn manner and his long silence were as inli of melancholy eloquence as any words he could have uttered The crowd stood uncovered, w.th unmistakable sympathy. Bee Inning slowly and in a husky voice he spoke as follows: FAREWELL TO SPRINGFIELD. “Friends, no one who has never been placed In a like position can understand my feelings at this hoar, nor the expressive sadness I feel at this parting. For more than a quarter of a century 1 have lived among yon, and daring all that time 1 have received nothing but kmiiuesa at your ban s. Here I have lived from my youth, until now lam an old man. Here the most sacred ties on earth were assumed. ' Here all of my children were bom and here one of them lies buried. To you, dear friends, 1 owe all that I have, all that I am. All the strange, checkered past seems to crowd upon my nfind. To-day I leave you. I go to assume a task more difficult than that whi'h devolved npon Washington. Unless the great God who assisted him shall be with me and aid me I must fail, but It tbe same omniscient mind and almighty arm that directed and prote ted him guides and supports me, I shall not fail—l shall succeed. Let us all pr y that the God of our fathers may not forsake us now. To Him I commend you all. Permit me to ask that with equal sincerity and faith you invoke His wisdom and guidance tor me. With these few words I must leave yon, for how long 1 know not. Friends, one and all, I now bid you an affectionate farewell.” Mr. Lincoln had never appeared so affected before, and his simple eloquence moved his listeners deeply. The train moved out, and hie neighbors, with few exceptions, never saw him after. W hen a little more than four years had passed, his remains were brought baok to the samexilace for burial. THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON. At nearly every place on the route to Washington the people came out to greet Mr. Lincoln, and at the principal ones he addressed them. In every instance he referred to the great question with wuich he was to grapple. He 91a not believe there was to be serious trouble. He said that the clouds would soon clear away, and that the sun was shining behind them. At Indianapolis he said that the Federal laws must be upheld, but recoiled from “coercion” and “Invasion.” At Columbus he said he consoled himself that there was nothing worse than anxiety—that there was nothing yet seriously going wrong. "We entertain different views npon political questions; but nobody Is suffering any-* thing. This Is a' most consoling circumstance, and from it I judge that all we want is time and patience and a reliance on that God who has never forsaken this people.” These observat ons he repeated at Pittsburg and many other plao:s with greater fullness and' increased emphasis. At Harrisburg he said: “It is not with any pleasure that I contemplate the possibility that a necessity may arise In this country for the use of the military arm.” Referring to the presenße in the streets of a mill! ary force as a part of the great throng who had come out to welcome him, he Bald: "I desire to repeat, in order to preclude any possible misconstruction, that 1 do most sincerely hope that v e shall have no use for them; that it will never lecome their duty to shed blood, and most especially never to shed fraternal blood." LINCOLN IN PHILADELPHIA. Mr. Lincoln arrived in Philadelphia from New York on the 21st, and was received with unbounded enthusiasm. News was here brought that there was batching in Baltimore a conspiracy to assassinate him as he passed through that city. Conferences were held with railroad officials, the civil magistrates and citizens. Many doubted the existence of any such conspiracy, though many alleged acta were related to sustain the report; nevertheless. It was thought best to act with prudence. Mr. Seward sent word from Washington ot the conspiracy, setting it forth as much greater in scope than the first reports made It out to be. Having, according to appointment, early on the morning of the 22d. raised the American flag over Independence Hall, Mr. Lincoln, with a few Iriends, departed for Harrisburg, where there was to be a reception with speeches. The night previous, in Philadelphia, at a conference held by a select few, of whom the late Thomas A. hoott was one. a programme of future movements was arranged. It was that the next evening at 6 o'clock Mr. Lincoln, with one friend, should quietly leave Harrisburg iu a special car. Tbe roads were to bo cleared of all other trains and skilled telegraph men were to see than the wires lending out or Harrisburg were ent and kept cut till it was known that Mr. Lincoln had reached Washington. At West Philadelphia a detective would meet.him and conduct him by a circuitous route to the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore depot.

This programme was communicated to Mr. Lincoln and party on the way to Harrisburg from Philadelphia on the morning of the azd. The party consisted of Judge Davis, CoL Lamon. Col Sumner, Major Hunter and Copt. Pope. The three latter, army officers, joined Mr. Lincoln after he left Springfield The programme was a surprise to them all Col Sumner, who was the first to express himself, said it would be a d d piece of cowardloe, and that he would “get a squad of cavalry and cut our way through to Washington." To which response was made that “by that time inauguration day would have passed, and that it was Important that Mr. Linco n should be in Washington on that day.* Mr. Lincoln, after full discussion, decided to submitto the judgment of his tr ends and carry out toe programme. The next question was who should accompany Mr. Lincoln oa the perilous ride. CoL Sumner, said he “intended to see Mr. Lincoln safe in Washington.*

GOING TO WASHINGTON. Having hastily dined, Mr. Lincoln was hurried to his room, where he changed his co’t an I hat, and passed rapidly through the i.all and out of the door. Here was Colonel Sumner. As Mr. Ln.oln and Lamon stepped into the clote carriage, and bumner was al-o :t to follow, Norman b. Judd, of the party, clapping his bands on Sumner's shoulders, said aloud • “One morn nt. Colonel.’’ Sumner turned/and on the instant the carriage drove away without hm. Thi; C lonel was very angry. Lincoln and Lamon b-.arded the car and left Harris i,nrg according to the arrangement. In the accounts Mr. Lincoln has tgund as wearing a Scotch cap and cl ak. Th‘s is inaccurate. He wore a soft, light felt hat, drawn down over his face according to circumstances, and a shawl thrown over hie shoulders so that bis features cofild be disguised if necessary. The programme worked without any obstruction. Th-re was a female spy in the case to help work it and a number of detectives to oover the trac ts and preserve the mystery. Mr. Lincoln had a berth, which, o? course, was too short aod gave occasion tor jokes. Little was sa:d about danger and no evidences <1 the conspiracy detected except certain apochryphal reports by deteotives from PaPlmore. That city was reached at thirty minutes after 3 o’clock in the mo. ning and except an amount of whispering and reconno'tering and the final “all right," nothing unusual occurred. There were some ludicrous Incidents which for Mr. Lincoln were agreeable variations, and he enjoyed them immensely. Ih due time the cars were hauled through the city on their way to 'Washington, which was reached on time. Mr. Lincoln and Obi. Lamon pass -d out of the car and through the depot unobserved except by one mah, who watch- d Mr. ..incoln dosely, and set ins old of the hand of .- resident-elect, cried out. You can’t play that on me." Tue stranger was about to lx « uck when Mr. Lincoln interposed wi(h ‘‘Pon t strike him, don’t strike him It’s Washburn!” Mr. Be ward had riven Wasnbnrn a hint of what was going on. They all drove to Willard’s, where r. Lincoln iras soon after found by Mr. Beward. \ Monday, March 4, broke bright, with every In-, d cation of fair weather. Rumors of con piracy. : ind vloenoe filled the air. Secession w s openly talked. Fears were entertained for Mr. Lnloln s personal safety. Gen. Scott had for days

been making cautionary arrangements. The American flag floated from the Citv Hall and the departments Few citizens rais.-d the flag over their dwellings or places of busi fifes. There wag an ominous sullenness. How much was meant no one could accurately say. At 8 in lhe morning citizens be- an to assemble in the neighborhood of Wlilara’e Hotel, where Mr. L.ncoln was graying, and it was not I ng before Pennsylvania avenue an i the adjacent streets were packed. The buildings for biovks either way, wherever a stand or foothold C' n.d be gained, ware crammed with human beings. At aa early hour t,e military had begun to move. The drum and fife were heard in many directions Troops vtere marching and countermarching, and i redictions of bloodshed were freely indulged in. At the Capitol tue people of all conditions and classes began to gather, and befose-tbe day had tar advanced a vast crowd were already In w iting. Mr. Lincoln hi.d risen early and members of his Cab.net and others were with him. At the Capitol. in the Senate, Crittenden, Wade, Donglas, Wiafail, and Trumbull were keeping np a rattling debate. - The session had extended over twelvehours. About 3 o’clock the procession began to form. B. B. French was the- Grand Marshal, assisted by many aids. At 11 the procession began to move, passing through Louisiana to-Pennsyl-vania avenue. The military formed on all sides at W iilard s. BUCHANAN AND LINCOLN. Mr. Buchanan, who had been kept busy signing bills at the White House, appeared at the hotel at half-past eleven. At all- ast twelve Mr. i incoin and Mr. Buchanan came out of the hotel an 1 took seats in a. arrige, the public cheering and the bands playing Columbia. Senators Baker and Pearce also took seats in the carriage with Mr. Lincoln and Mr. Buchanan. The latter looked grave and hardly spoke. Mr. Lincoln was calm and selfpossess d. Few citizens of Washington were in the procession. The del. gates from abroad, although large numbers were in the city, numbered not over TflOor 80 1. New England sent 15' 1 , New York 300. The entire South was represented by not more than seventy-five persons. From the Northwest the number were few. Pennsylvania avenue was almost ankle deep with dnst, rendering marching very difficult and uncomfortable. The mililary arrangements showed the apprehensions of a murderous plot against Mr. Lincoln. His carriage was so closely surrounded on all sides as to hide it from view. A shot could not possibly have been aimed at him, so closely was he envlron d by the military. The guards of honor were selected from the most efficient companies of the regulars and marines. Platoons of soldiers were stationed every hundred yards along Pennsylvania avenue. Several companies w, re held in reserve at the armories to he dispatched to any Soffit In case of an outbreak. Mounted orderes were placed at every Btroet corner to convey information speedily to Gen. Spott, who remained all day at headquarters Riflemen were plaocd on the roofs of the houses along and adjacent to the avenue to watch for dangerous persons. The procession moved slowly thron-h the avenue, with lit-le of the manifestations on previous occasions of the kind. Everything was done as if in the presence of danger and as thongh calamity was impending. Masses of people poured towarl the Capitol. Thousands had already waited there from three to live hours for the doors to open. Tbe majority were Northern men. There were few Foutheraers present. The people of tho District generally stood aloof. TAKING THE OATH. At 11:55 Hannibal Hamlin, Vice President eleot, entered the Senate Chamber. The Judges of the Supreme court, headed by the venerable Chief Justice Taney, entered soon after. The Diplomatic Corps were all in their places. The Senators were all present, lhe galleries were crowded. The President and President elect were soon after ushered into the Capitol. Mr. Lincoln looked pale and solemn. The procession from the Senate had taken their places. Mr. Lincoln stood forward in sight of the multitude au< I was cheered. Laying down his manuscript and adjusting his spectacles, in a voice that caused him to be heard to the farthest bounds of the multitude he read his inaugural address. When he had concluded he turned tq,Chief Justice Taney and took the oath of office, and as soon as practicable afterward went to the Wnite House. Throughout the day and that night the military patrolled the streets. Active watch was kept at all points. A number of persons for uttering secession sentiments were taken away. The same night a number of army officers passed o.er the Long Fridge to take part in the rebellion, which was near at hand.

CITIZEN ARTHUR.

He Will Retire to the Life of a Gentleman of Leisure. [Washington telegram,} President Arthur has determined to continue in private life, into which he has not permitted the cares of state too greatly to intrude. The report popularly accepted that the President contemplates re-engaging in the practice of law is not shared by those who know him best. They say that the President does not contemplate resuming the practice of law or engaging in any profession or business. His fortune, which is variously estimated, is ample to justify' his retirement without “financial care. Mr. Arthur will become the guest of Mr. Frelinghuysen for somo days at his Washington residence. He then contemplates a trip to Fortress, Monroe, where he will remain for a time, by medical advice, seeking relief from a complaint resembling catarrah, from which he is a sufferer, although otherwise in robust health. The date of the President’s return to New York is not decided. His New York lias been placed in condition for ocoupancy. His sojourn there will not be longer than two months. He will start for Canada by June 1 on his summer fishing tour. After his return in the autumn New York City will bo hie home, but his life will be that of a gentleman of leisure. He has ohosen a hie of ease among his friends, varied by fishing trips ana pleasure excursions. After recovering from the disappointment of the failure to receive the nomination at Chicago his friends assert that this mode of life was chosen.

A TEXAS DANCE.

It Winds Up with the Killing of Three Pooplr. [Rockdale (Texas) dlspatch.l Intelligence has reached hereof a desperate shooting affair last night at a point fifteen miles below this city, involving the fatal shooting Of three persons. A dance was in progress at the house of W. S. Davis. Fred Stephens, formerly a Deputy Sheriff of this county, started to go outside with Buck Scales to talk over a i old difficulty. As they passed out the doorway, Stevens shot Scales through the stomach and breast. As Scales f. il, Stephens tired a third shot, which passed through the chin of the 10-year old daughter of Mr. Sib ey. The bystanders at once seized and disarmed Stephens. The brother of Buck Scales then entered (he room and stalled for Stephens, who ran into the yard and shielded bimse'f behind a wagon, meanwhile begging piteously for his life. Scales fired several shots, but missed Stephens, when the latter ran into the house, followed by the crowd. Stephens picked up a shot-gun, and'emptied its contents into the breast of Mr. Hodge, an innocent bystander, killing him. Two other guests were also wounded. Stephens escaped to the woods, notwithstanding that twenty men followed and fired at him. The Sibley child will dieu

It is stated on what appears to be good authority thqt the leading bpoksel’era lost heavily on the Bevised New Testament. It is said that the King James ed lion has by no means been superseded, and that the demand for it has not perceptibly decreased. Heavy stocks of the new version were disposed of by auction, and ce tain dealers are now bolding them in hopes of a future demand, which the believe will be sure to • ome when the people become accustomed to the change and api reciate the work of the revisers. . A sewer In the heart of the business district of Chicago,, at the corner of Clark and Midi sou streets, eleven feet be’ow the surface, wai| found to be frozen solid, and the ice was removed with axes and picks.