The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-03-06

sturdy yeomanry,] drawn by horses; the sides
OF the cabin had suitable notices and inscrip-
lions. On its roof were numerous white flags,
bearing the names of the several States that
voted In favor Of Gen. Harrison.
The Virginia Delegations were also remarka-
Die Tor their numbers, fine appearance, and hand
some banners. The Delegation from Loudoun
county had good band Of music with them.
Inc Delegation from Winchester was very nu-
merous, and had also band of music.
The Corporations Of Washington and George
town, the Tippecanoe clubs, and the citizens of
both places, turned out in great numbers and
with suitable distinctions banners, and notices.
moi The least interesting part of the procession
from Georgetown was the long line of George
town College students, who appeared in the
college uniform, with their Faculty, bearing a
handsome white silk banner, representing, with
various notices, golden eagle with extended
wings
Among the most interesting and animated
scenes OF the day were those in the Senate
Chamber. We have often regretted the limited
capacity of the galleries; but never so much as
on this occasion. When we saw the disappoint-
ment OF so many thousands to whom il was the
great point Of attraction. The only part that
could be thrown open to the public generally
was the narrow eastern gallery. The circular
gallery was reserved for ladies and presented
most brilliant galaxy Of beauty. But the fair be-
ings who were obliged, by want OF room, to re-
main outside were far more numerous, and form
ed an equally splendid concourse in the ante
rooms, passages, the Rotunda, and over the
stairs. The admission to the floor was strictly
confined to privileged persons alone; and those
who were so fortunate as to be present may well
feictate themselves on the opportunity of hav-
ing seen, at one view, an assemblage composed
of as many persons Of distinguished talent, patr-
otism, and general wortha ever was before in any
country. The eminent men who have been
designated as the members of General Hani-
sons Cabinet were peculiar objects of attention
and as Nature has stamped on each one Of them
the mark of high intellect, the greatest stranger
to the established fame Of WEBSTER, Ewing,
BELL, BADGER, and CmrTENDEN, could not look
on them without the most favorable impression
The new Senators attracted great attention al
so:-for, besides the curiosity which is naturally
excited towards new corners, there was apartic-
ular interest felt for several of these gentlemen,
from the distinguished services they had perfor-
med in the National Councils, or before the peo-
pie. The Senate has been convened by the fol-
lowing summons from PRESIDENT VAN buren,
''The President Of the United States
To Senator for the State Of, BY vir-
tue OF the power vested in me by the Constitu.
ton, hereby convene the Senate of the United
States to meet in the Senat, Chamber on the
Fourth day Of March next, at ten o'clock in the (
forenoon, to receive any communication the |
President of the United States may think it his
duty to make.
M VAN buren,"
There being no President pro tenn in conse-
quence of the term Of Mr.. KING, who had been
elected to that office, having expired, it was re-
solved, on motion Of Mr.. BAYARD, that Mr. |
KING should be sworn in by Mr.. Clay, and take |
the Chair. The Senate being now organised
the Diplomatic Corps entered and took their
seats on the left Of the Chair. The Vice Presi-
dent elect CoHN TYLER, Of Virginia,) was next
The usual oath having been administered by the |
presiding officer, Mr.. TYLER addressed the Sc
nate in his usual felicitous and dgnifed style
| A copy of the speech will be found in another
column.
About half past twelve o'clock, the President
elect, WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON, entered and
took the seat prepared for him. 1t must have
been delightful to the immense crowd to see his
uncommon buoyancy Of spirit, and TO look on
his erect and manly form, to witness his good |
spirits, affected not in the slightest degree, by
the scenes of commotion and excitement he had |
lately gone through.
From the Senate Chamber the procession was
marshalled to according the order announced in
Thursdays paper, through the Rotunda to the
Eastern Portico of the Capitol, where, on a
platform erected for the occasion, seats had been
provided for the PRESIDENT and the CHEF JUS |
ToE. The Diplomatic Corps took the places
assigned to them on the right The Judges Of
the Supreme Court were on the left. Behind |
and all around, was large company Of the most
distinguished members of both Houses, and Of |
the most eminent persons from every quarter of
the Union, now in the city.
The spectacle in front was most striking of all. |
The People were there in all their strength
We will not attempt accurately TO estimate their
numbers. Some say l5-some 30--some FIFTY
THOUSAND When PRESIDENT HARRISON ap
peared, shout OF exultation arose from the i'm
mense crowd, long, loud, and enthusiastic. All
then was stiffness; for the whole of that i'm
mense assembage were anxious to hear the In
AuGuRAL. Never have we known any collection
of men addressed with greater effect The voice