Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-03-16
The Inauguration.


The following description Of the ceremo-
nies Of Inauguration is given by the cores
pondent of the Baltimore Patriot.
After the oath of office had been admins
tered to Col. Johnson, in the Senate Chamber
nnd short speech extracted from the new
incumbent, before crowds Of fair women and
brave mcn, then-
The entrance Of the ministers from diff.
ferent foreign courts followed by the mem
bers OF their legations, produced quite SEN
sation. Their rich and various costume con-
trasted strlkiugly with the republican plain
ness and simplicity Of rough overcoats aud
pepper and salt pantaloons, which aboundcd
among the auditory, and with the blue frock
and other habiliments and common fur cap of
the Wee President. This gallant show of
mustachios and gold lace had hardly been
admired enough, before the huzzas of the
populace out of doors, and the thunder of ar
tillery announced the arrival of the Lions of
the day, the President Elect and Ex-Presi-
dent They came from the Palace in the
carriage made from the timber of the Old
Constitution, which was presented to Gen.
Jackson on Washington's birth day. They
were escorted by troop of horse and fol-
lowed by an immense cencourse OF people Of
all sorts, ages, and conditions. The Senate
and whole audience in the Chamber rose at
their entrance. Mr.. Van Buren came first,
leaning on the arm of Mr.. Senator Grundy.
Ex.President Jackson followed, attended by
the Committee of Arrangements. The old
man looked pale and emaciated. Mr. Van
Buren, was, as usual, calm and composed, and
shook hands familiarly with some of the for
eign ministers who stood near him. After
xho .hA. al
order of procession was announccd; and the
company went to the eastern portco in the
prescribed order. There the oath was ad-
mnistcred by Chief Justice Taney; and the
new President read from printed copy his
Inaugural address. The whole of the portico
was covered with ladies'; and the area below
was filled with an immense assemblage.-
The President spoke in clear, firm voice,
though rather low-with one hand in his
pocket, and an air, on the whole, of the most
complete non -chalance. The multitude lis
tened without the slightest manifestation of
feeling one way or the other. Some dozen
of the party's tools indeed did now and then
try to get up a huzzail, by throwing up their
caps and shouting-but the thing would not
take-Van has no glory about him. The
people could not see hero in the quiet gen.
tleman-like person, wrapped warmly up
against the air, and reading to them from
printed pamphlet, with his hand in his brcech
es pocket!
When this ceremony was over, the process
sion went back as it came, to the White
House, where the new President held a levee,
which was so fully attended that hundreds
were obliged 10 leave the ground without
being able to reach the door. Those who
succeeded in getting in were entertained
with the most liberal hospitality.
A number Of the faithful celebrated their
triumph with dinner, of which can give
you no account.
The ball in the evening, at Carusi's Sa-
looms, was the most magnificent thing of the
kind that has ever been in Washington
Many Of the most beautiful and accomplished
ladies who have resorted to the Metropolis
during this session were present, and shed
lustre over the scene. Your Monumental
City was admirably represented.
About half past nine the President entered
the rooms, followed by the Heads of Depart
ments. He took his stand on an elevated
platform and received, the devors of the
company. General Jackson did not attend.
Supper was announced at ten o'clock. The
tables were spread with the utmost profusion
and luxury, and Champagne flowed in abun-
dance. | ran off from the ball about eleven
o'clock-leaving for the advantage, hope,
Of your readers,
"The music and the banquet and the wine
stThe garands, the rose odours aud the flowers
'The sparkling eyes aud flashing ornaments
"All the deusions of the dizzy SCENE
sits false and true enclantmen' s."