Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1841-03-20

two Aids.
The Military portion of the Procession was re-
markedly fae and soldier like. Much OF this, no
doubt, was owing to Malor Fritz, Of the Philadel-
ph.a National Greys, whose company and excel
lent band Of music objects OF particular no
,ce and admiration. The military marched along
in the following order:
l. The Potomac Dragons, commanded by Capt.
Mason fine body Of cavalry, consisting chiehy
of citizen soldiers from Georgetown. we never
saw the Potomac Dragons turn out Sc well, or
appear TO great advantage.
The Columbia Arterists, commanded by
Cant, Buckingham. Their revolutionary costume
venerable appearance and precise movements as
they ma rched along, with their two field pieces,
gained them great credit.
g. The National Greys, Of Philadelphia, COM
rnanded by Major Frlis, fine body of men,
well disciplined and soldierI like in all their move
ments.
A. The Washington Light Infantry, command
cd BY Capt France, a full company numbering
ahou, eighty muske,s, all we'll uniformed, u show
ing to more advantage than on any former occa-
sion. -
= The National Blues, commanded by Capt.
Middleton, ma rching well, nnd also making SOL
dier-like appearance.
After the officers and soldiers who Tough. under
General Harrison came the President Eject
mounted on a white charger, and accompanied by
his suit Of personal friends
On his right were seven citizen narshals; on
his lief, we're the Marshal Of the District Of Co
lutrbia and his four Aids.
Then followed, in the order of The programme,
tho delegates Of the Young Mems Convention.
held at Baltimore, May, 1910 The delegates
bore along with them in the Procession some very
handsome banners; did also the citizens OF
each State and Territory, IS they appeared with
the respective Tppecanoe clubs and associations.
Among the banners which seemed to attract very
particular notice was large one from Cayugn
county, New York, representing General Harri-
son IN military costume on horseback. Several
other very handsome banners, having patriotic
and suitable notices, appeared with tho South
Carolina and Alabama delegations, and with the
delegation from Prince Georges county, Mary
land. From the latter county the Delegation was
very numerous and spirited. Besides their hand
coiae and appropriate banner. there was exhibited
O .ehice drawn by SIX splendid white horses, all
suitably caparisoned, and bearing bells, contain
ing weaving apparatus. &c, with the operatives
working herewith as they moved in the process
sion. This curious and interesting machinery,
which was furnished and directed by Mr.. Capron,
of the Laurel Factory, Md. attracted unusual no.
tice. Along with the Prince Georges delegation
was also seen large CABIN (the emblem Of a sturdy
yeomanry) drawn by horses, the sides of the Ca
bin had suitable notices and inscriptions On its
roof were numerous white flags, bearing the
of the several States that voted in favor OF
General Harrison.
The Virginia delegations were also remarkable
banners The delegation from Loudon county
had a good band Of music with them. The dele,
hal also a band of music.
The Corporations of Washington and George
town, the Tippecanoe Clubs, and the citizehs o.
both places turned out IN great numbers and with
suitable distinctions, banners and notices NO
the least interesting part OF the PROCESSION IRON
Geo,petown was the long line of Georg etown Col
Iepe students, who appeared IN the college UNI
form, with their Faculty, bearing handsom
white silk banner, representing, with various moi
toes a golden eagle with extended wings
C.PITOI,-Ihe
10 the Capitol presented a scene to CRAFTY the ey
Of painter, while it swelled the patriots heart
The throngng crowds, the groups, tho soi'tar,
foot-passenger-and then the stately coach, VIII
its lreigh, of fashion, and beauiy-all eager, a.
animated, all in conversation. and some IN son.
all pressing onward toward one central point
told of the deep, the universal, the heart-stirrn
interest felt by the People in THE PEOPLES FRIENr
Here might be a little fellow OF seven o
eight, his chubby cheeks rosy with JOY, his brigh
eye sparkling with the hustle and gladness OF S
novel a scene, waving proudly over his head a Ii,
tie banner, purchased probably by the savings c
his pocket money for many days on which, a
the wind sported with II, was turned out to vie'
.slog cabin" tho "Hero OF TIppecanoe.
There was a group of black lahorers, tricked on
in all their Sunday finery, with saucer eyes, star
ing a, the bright figures which passed them, @
gazing at the horse Of some young apprentice
carrioling along the Avenue, al once TO the glor
and NANTES. danger of his rider. There hurrie
along marshal of the day, with his of pul
pie, and his yellow scarf, conscious apparently
the dignity Of his station. Here strobe on som
military officer, gtering in blue and gold, an
feeling all the prouder to think that Soldier, a
we'll as Patriot, was to-day TO assume the 81
preme seat Of dignity in the Republic. The L.
dies, too, God bless themD shared fully in III
excitement Of the hour; their eye. CHANGING, the
cheeks glowing, and their tongues Qor lndie. hav
such things) were in rapid and harmonious mt
tion. Every thing was in it. best bib and tuck
er. Every thing you met, every thing YOU saw
seemed to cry out, "This Is the long waited, an
long wished for day of THE INAuGURATIoNw
AT THE CAPIToL-ln the Senate Chamber
though reserved for the privileged persons. Their
was crowd at an early hour. Long, long be for
any thing official be seen or heard. tn