The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1841-03-18

This curious and interesting machinery,
which ~as furnished and directed by Mr..
Capron, OF the Laurel Facio,g, Nd, at.
tracted unusual notice. Along with the
Prince Georges delegation vas also seen
large Log Cabin, (the emblem of sturdy
yeomanry,) drawn by horses the sides of
the CABIN had suitable notices and inscrip.
tons. On It's roof were numerous white
flags, bearing the names Of the several
States that voted IN favor of Gen. Harrison
The Virginia delegations were also re
markable for their numbers, fine appear.
ance, and handsome banners. The dele
CATION from Loudoun county had good
band OF music aiIh them The delegation
from Winchester was very numerous, and
had also band Of music.
The Corporations of Washington and
Georgetown, the Tippecauoe Clubs, and
the citizens OF both places, turned out III
great numbers and with suitable distinctions
banners, and notices. No, the least inter.
esting part of the Procession from George
town was the long liue Of Georgetown Col
lege students, who appeared 10 the college
uniform, with their Faculty, bearing .
handsome white silk banner, representing,
with various notices, golden eagle with
extended Wigs.
APPROACHING THE CAPITOL.
The approaches 10 the Capitol presented
q scene TO CRAFTY the eye Of painter
while II svelled the patriots heart. The
thronging crowds, tie groups, the solitary
foot passenger and then the stately coach
with It's freight Of fashion and beauiy-alI
eager, all animated, all in conversation
and some IN song-all pressing onward 10
ward one central point, told Of the deep, the
universal, the heart stirring interest felt BY
tue People IN The Peoples FREED. Here
might be seen little fellow Of seven OF
eight, his chubby cheeks rosy with Joy, h,-
bright eye sparkling wlth the hustle and
s,adness OF so novel a scene, waving proud
ly over his head little banner, purchased
probably by the savings Of his pocket mo
neY tor many days, on which, as the wInt
sported with it, was turned on, to view &
''los CABIN" or the +" Hero Of Tippecanoe.
There was group Of black aborers, trick
ed oGt 10 all their Sunday tinery, with sau
Ger eyes, staring at the bright figures whicI
passed them, or gazing OF the horse OF somt
young apprentice, carriolIng along the Ave
nue., al once TO the glory and nantes, dan
ger Of the rider. There hurried along
marshal OF the day, with his rose Of purple
: and ms yellow scarf conscious, apparently
Of the dignity Of his station. Here strobe
on some military officer, gIitiering IN blue
and gold, and feeling all tho prouder Il
think that Soldier, as well as a Patriot
was 10 day to assume the supreme seat Of
dignity 10 the Republic. The Ladles, too
God bless them J the ladies' shared, fully
10 The excitement Of the hour their eyes
Clancing, their cheeks glowing, and ;her
tongues for ladies' have such thiugs) we're
IN rapid and harmonious motion. Every
thlng was 10 its best bib and tucker. Eve
ry thing you met, every thing you saw,
seemed to cry out, THIS IS the long waited
the long wished for day Of the Inaugural
uou =
AT THE CAPITOL.
10 the Senate Chamb r, ;tough reserved
for the privileged persons, there was a
crowd at an early hoar Long, long before
any thing official was 10 be seen or heard,
The Ladies' Circular Gallery on the one
hand, and The Gen,emen's Gallery on the
other, were filed to overlooking. What
eager looks, VIA. rich and iustrous shaw IS,
"hat waving handkercbiols, what futteriug
fans we're there TO he seen Mods Of re
cogniiIon, smiles Of pleasure, peerIng look.
OF eager curiosity everywhere met the eye
When some full uniformed officer Of tbs
Army or Navy entered the Hall, with hi;
straw colorsd plnmss and MS massive epau
ieties, vhat a craniag out Of snowy necks
%ha; On exchange Of inquiries, what look:
OF awakened interest peryaded the circle
Scott and Games, Macnmb, aad Jcuas, anc
Wool, presented brilliant group, calling
up associations connected with days thai
are past; while on the opposite side nigh
be seen a civil group Of no less Interest,
embracing the nominated members of the
new Cabinet, inspiring auguries not les:
cheering Of future prosperity and glory.
The Senate convened By the President
IN Extra Session. having been called to or
der BY the Secretary, the cath Of Office was
by order Of the Senate, administered by
Nr, Clay to Mr. King, of Alabama, ION ht.
re election for new term Who was then
unanimously re elected President pro TEN
pore Of that body.
NJ. hlug thereupon took the Chair o.
the Senate.
The Diplo raiic Corps now entered the
Hail. and ASSUMED the seats provided for
them 10 front, and on the lch Of the Chair.
4 most brilliant appearance they made,
dec7raied, as they we're, not only with the
insignia Of their various orders, but half
covered with the riches, embroidery in sill
yer aud IN gold. Had this group Of DIS.
inguished Personages, however, been strip.
ped OF all external designations, the eye Of
the most casual observer could not have
lated instantly to recognise the marked DIFF.
ference winch distinguished them from US,