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Show The INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT GRANT. Wahhington, 4. The morning was very clear hut bitter cold and many ', thousands, on their way from streets remote from the route of the inaugural procession, found it impossible to keep themselves comfortable. This, however, how-ever, did not have any effect in leaning lean-ing ihi universal anxiety to bo early on the ground. Early in the day the military and civic organizations from their different headquarters began assembling as-sembling in Eennnylvania avenue, west of the executive mannion, and by lu:.';j a.m., were nearly all in pucitior. Tho avenue by this time was alive wi'h persona to witness the military portion of the ceremonies. Many visitors wend-rd their way to the executive njaiii-ion to fcce the start, and many viaited tho White Uoubo before the time of parade, but it was closed and no persons were admitted. The clerks and military attaches present were at the eapitol and matters were exceed-iogly exceed-iogly quiet at the executive mansion. Prompt to tho time decided upon by general Harry, 'he grand marshal, for the moving of tho procession, tho troops were in readiness and began tho line of march. They were preceded by a platoon of mounted police followed fol-lowed by the lnd United States artil lery band with the grand marshal and his assistants and the military committee commit-tee on organization. Tho President occupying an open carriage, accompanied accom-panied by senators Cragin, Logan, and Bayard, joined tho procc.ubion soon alter starting, taking a position in tho third division of tho parade. Tho carriage in which he sat was drawn by four clohdy clipped mouso colored horscf. ilis appearance was a signal I for hearty cheering, waiving of' handkerchiefs and other demonstrations demon-strations of applause as bo rodo along. Immediately preceding his carriage was his escort, the troops of Philadelphia Philadel-phia city, a cavalry division under the command of colonel Andcrreid, and additional military, a part of it consisting consist-ing of the President's mounted guard of this city, tho governor's guard and tho Boston lancers, tho vice-president elect and governor of this district completing com-pleting tho division. Tho first and second divisions of tho procession consisted con-sisted of military organizations, the cadets from West Point, tho mid-ship-men of Annapolis, United States artillery artil-lery on foot, a battalion of the United S tatos marines, tho old guard of New York, company A of tho St. Louis national guards, several volunteer organizations of Washington, tho first division consisting of United States troops commanded by general gen-eral Upton. Among tho organizations organ-izations in tho 4th division wcro some from Philadelphia, Albany, Baltimore, Balti-more, tho Duquesno grays of Pittsburg, and fivo bands of music. In tho 5th division wcro tho 2nd Connecticut, 5th New York, 3rd New Jersey, and 5th Maryland rcgimentf. Tho 6th division divis-ion consirttod of colorod troops, who presented a crcditablo appearance. Tho remaining part of tho procession was divided into six divisions. The first division included tho officers of tho general and local governments, political clubs from tho different States, tho Washington and Baltimore Sohut-zen Sohut-zen Vcreins. A largo mounted squad of police preceded tho procession and kept tho immense crowd from encroaching encroach-ing on tho lino of march. Altogether the civic and military organizations numbered at least 12,000 and made an imposing display. Nearly overy organization or-ganization in tho march was accompanied accom-panied by an effective band and the route was enlivened by excellent music for a space of nearly two miles in length, causing tho spectators for a time to forget tho intensely nipping a'.mos-phcro a'.mos-phcro and olouds of dust driven by the wind against their faces. As the procession pro-cession turned into the avenue from 15th street, crowds of spectators thronged along the sidewalk from tho intersecting streets and in a moment the great thoroughfare of Washington was alivo with at least 50,000 struggling strug-gling pcoplo who notwithstanding the excitement preserved excellent order. As the various organizations drew near the oapitol tho orowd thickened until the entire vicinity of thoeapitof grounds was tilled. The appearance of tho military mil-itary organizations was highly extolled. The oivio organizations above named made a good display though their numbers num-bers were considerably diminished by the cold. Prominent in the procession was an omnibus containing a number of veterans of tho Mexican war bearing the tattered flags of many of the great battles of tho country. This part of the procession was continually cheered. Tho buildings on Pennsylvania avenue wcro decorated in a manner surpassing former occasions and the headquarters of tho various clubs were elaborately adorned. Owing to tho cold weather the stands on the lino of march for the spectators wcro abandoned during du-ring tho continuanco of tho inaugural ceremonies. The great mass of spectators spec-tators woro well behaved and orderly but owing to tho coid weather they did not give vont to their feelings in loud cheering but evidences of approbation and interest seemed every where apparent. appar-ent. Tho treasury was filled with tho officials employed therein and others to whom tickets of admission had been issued. While the procession had been forming and moving to the eapitol immense im-mense crowds bad congregated at tho senate chamber and the floor of tho seoato was occupied largely by tho invited in-vited guests, composed of distinguished distinguish-ed military and civil officers. Tho diplomatic oorps woro present in a body. Tho supreme court judges entered, en-tered, headed by chief justico Chase, after them oame President Grant, proceded by the committee of arrangements. ar-rangements. The members of the house came next. Senator Sumner then entered next, looking unexpectedly unexpect-edly well. When the hour of twelve had arrived, and after tho organization of the new scnato, tho attendant bodies went to the east portics of the eapitol, whore the procession duly formed in the manner usual on suoh occasions. A platform had been erected in front of the portico where 1 the vice-president elect and other personages per-sonages took the scats provided for them. The crowds below were surging to and fro, but preserved order. Near the President were the members of his family. Cheers and music greeted him on his appearance. The president elect and the chief justice arose simultaneously. simul-taneously. When the latter administered adminis-tered the presidential oath cheers and canonading followed as the President sat down. When par tial quiet was restored re-stored he then arose and proceeded to read the following INALGVRAL. ADDRESS. Fellow citizens; Under Providence I have been called a sccocd time to act as the executive over this great nation, j It has been my endeavor in the past to maintain all the laws and, so for as lay in my power, to act for the best interests inter-ests of the whole people. My best efforts ef-forts wiil be given in the same direction direc-tion in the future aided I trust by my four years experience in the office. When my first term of the office of chief executive began, the country had not recovered from tho effects of a crest internal revolution, and three of the former States of the Union had not been restored to their federal relations, rela-tions, it seemed to me wise that no question should be rained as loDg as thai condition of affairs existed. Therefore during the last four years, so far as I eouid control events they have goce to restore harmony, public credit, commerce, and all the arts of peace and progress. It is my firm conviction that the civilized world is tending toward republicanism, or government gov-ernment by the people through their cho?en repre-onti:ives,andou.rowa urea1: j rcpjl!:e is destined to be the guidicc , star to ail others. Under our republic ' we pupjvrt an army kss than that of aay European power of any standing, and a navy less than that of at leas: dveoftherj. There could bo no ex-tersion ex-tersion cf territory on this continent1 which vrould call for an increase of this ; S'.T-.'e but rather nui-rfct such estetsin , ''liable us to diict.-h if. The terri- j tory of a government changes with the j general progress. Nowtf.it the tele-j graph Is made avail ibie for the com- I munieatifjg of thoir.'ht, Ly this, together toge-ther with the rapid transit by steam, all ports of the continent :.re tuade ontigou for all purposes of goverr,-ni'.-ru, ard c .ni'jjiirde-' :n b-'f.vi.en the extp-n;" limrs !' t he c uv.ry i. ma'ir easi-.r '.L'ui i'. wu.i t iiru'i-'ri'jut the old thirteen awa at the Leginning of our natiucl existence. 'I lie huiillicru 1'rnilmtu, The off.:cM of i he Imy civil strf. have been to frc th-- slave and mak'- I him a citiz -n. 1'tt he ia not po-.-ie-ed of the civil rights which citizon- I ship should carry with it. This is wronir at.d should be corY'.cted. To this correction I stand coujujitud, no far as the executive influence in-fluence can avail. Serial equality is not a subject to be le'i-!ated upon, nor shall 1 ask that anyihii.g be done to advance the sccitd status uf the colored man except to give him a fair chance to develop what there is good in him, give him access to schools, aDd when he travels let him feel assured that his conduct will regulate the tn atment ha will receive. The States lately at war wi'.h the general government are now happiiy rehabilitated, aud no executive control is exercised in auy one of them that would not bo exercised in any o'.her .State under like circumstance. Tbe Sun Uouilngo .Scheme. In the first year of tho past administration, adminis-tration, the proposition came up for tho admission of Santo I)imingo as a Territory of the union. It was not a question of my seeking, but was a pro- Eobitioo from tho people of Santo 'omingo, and which I entertained. enter-tained. I believe now as 1 did then that it was for the best interests inter-ests of this country as lor tho people i of Santo Domingo and all concerned, that the proposition should be received favorably. It wan however not so regarded re-garded and therefore tho subject was never brought up again by me. Acquisition or Territory, Iu tho future, while I hold my present pre-sent office, the subject of acquisition of Territory must have the support ol tho people before 1 will recommend any propositions looking to such acquisition. acqui-sition. Isay now, here, however, that I do not sharo in the apprehension felt by many as to the danger of governments govern-ments becoming weakened and destroyed des-troyed by reason of the extension of Territory. Commerce, education, and the rapid transit of thought and matter mat-ter by telegraph and steam, have changed this belief, or rather disbelief. Our Great Maker is preparing tho world in His own good lime for one great nation, speaking one language,-and language,-and whero armies and nuvies will be no longer required. Future Presidential K Aorta, In the future will bo directed to tho restoration of good feeling betweon the different sections of our common country; coun-try; to the restoration of our currency to a fixed value, as compared with the world's standard of values of gold, and if possibio, to par, and with it to the contraction of cheap routes of transit throughout the laud, to the end that the products of all sections may find a market, and give a living remuneration remunera-tion to tho producer; to tho maintenance mainten-ance of friendly rclationB with all our neighbors, and with distant nations; to the establishment of our commcrco in its share of tho carrying trade upon the ocoan; to tho encouragement of such manufao.uring industries as can bo economically pursued iu this country to tho end that tho exports of home products and industries may pay for our imports, the only sure method of returning to and pcrmanentlymaintain-ing pcrmanentlymaintain-ing a specie basis; to tho elevation of labor, and by a humane course to bring tho aborigines of this country under the benign influence of education educa-tion and civilization, lor it is either this or a war of extermination, and wars of extermination, engaged in py pcopie pursuing commerce and all industrial pursuits aro expensive, ex-pensive, even against tho weakest pooplo, and aro demoralizing and wicked. Our superiority of strength and advantages of civilization should make us lenient towards the Indians. The wrong already inflicted upon them should be taken into account and the balance placed to their credit. Tho moral viow of tho question should be considered and the question asked, cannot can-not the Indian be made a useful and productive member of society by proper teaching and treatment when the effort ia made in good iaith. We will stand before civilized nations of earth and in our own consciousness for having made it. All these things are not to be accomplished by ono individual, indi-vidual, but they will receive support and such recommendation to oongress as will in my judgment best serve to carry them into effect. I beg your support and encouragement. Civil Service. It has been and is my earnest desiro to correct abuscB that havo grown up in tho civil service of tho country. To Eecuro this reformation, rules, regulations, regula-tions, methods of appointment and promotion were established and have beon tried. My effort for such reformation refor-mation shall be continued to the best of my judgment. Tho spirit' of the rules adopted will be maintained. Ketm-ulng Thanks. I acknowledge bc'brc tuia assembly, representing as it does every section of our oountry, the obligation I am under to my countrymen for the great honor they have conferred upon me by returning re-turning mo to tho highest office in their land, and the further obligations resting rest-ing on mo to render them the best services wit hiu my power. This I premise, looking forward with tho greatest anxiety to the day when I shall be released from responsibilities, that at times are almost overwhelming, and from which I havo scarcely had a respito since the eventful firing upon i Fort Sumter in April, 1801, up to the piesent day. My services were then tendered and accepted, under the first call for troops growing out of that event. I did cot ask f or place or position, posi-tion, and was entirely without influence or the acquaintance of persons of influence, in-fluence, but was resolved to peiform i my part in a struggle threatening the very existence of the nation. I performed per-formed a conscious duty without asking ask-ing promotion or command and without revengeful feeling towards any section or any individual. Notwithstanding this, throughout the war and from my candidacy for the present office in 1SGS to tho close of-tho lat presidential campaign, i nave been the sublet of abue and slander scarcely ever excelled ex-celled in political history, and which to-day I feel that I can afford to disregard dis-regard in view of your verdict which I gratefully accept as my vindication. During the reading, tho President's voice was not andiblo except to persons per-sons on the platform. The delivery did not occupy more than ten minutes, which being concluded, congratulations followed friends, and President Grant soon after left in his carriage for the white house, escorted by the procession proces-sion which meanwhile had reformed and taken up the lino of march, while the other bodies and the crowds began to disperse, and the inaugural cerc-mooies cerc-mooies were over. |