The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-03-06

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alissisnce To therexercise the Republic owes meal
culaoe good and though <thsmei as been gradually
ton, and efficiency unsurpassed BY any assenbsgs of
statesmen IN present or former tines calm, and wen
aaus, led system Of action in this chamber carefully de
us In IT, has indeed largely contributed uDdoubted
haste procrasnaon and indecision hasu
ally discountenanced and banished leave in
s Of sna
thence solid and substantial advantages in her policy in
sinusions prospects, and renown
their snages from the pursuits Of private and domestic
life best eviace his grateful sense Of the honor thus
conferred by devoiing his faculties moral and intellec
tua resoutely 10 their service. This shall do yet
with didence uDavodableto conscious that almost
every step in his appointed PATH to him and unr
ID and sensib how dangerous contrast must occur ia
the transfer OF powers IRON practised to unprscied
Of those ericnced and skita Statesmen on whom the
nation justly looks with pride and reliance am assured
that there can be but little danger Of public
readily avert or rectify And thus, gentlemen while
aiming frankly ana nper,sy to exercise the functions
ion for the enlarged and lasting purposes Of revsred
ountry, and with sincere good viii towards all may
of indulgent Providence at to perform my
duty, and to attract J our confidence
The Diplomatic Corps entered he hall while the
Vice President YVES speaking, and took their seats
on the lett of the chair, opposite the Judges. II
the appearance OF Major General Scott, with his
towering form and lefty plumes, and other General
aud Staff Officers, IN full uniform, called form COM
mens and Inquiries in all quarters, who can tell the
inpre sson on one Of the sons OF the West, now
visiting cities for the first time, Of the brilliant,
many-colored, dazzling spectacle OF othcial ma
tIonal costumes row presented 10 his gaze!
At length the two Presidents, actual and elect,
entered and took heir seats below the Clerks table,
and with their faces towards the audiebce, and
then after bret pause, the order OF arrange nenis
WIS read aloud, the parties falling into their places
as they were respectively named, and the whole
mass left the Senate Chainbsr and proceeded 10 the
eastern portico.
Here a temporary stage had heen erected as at
the Inauguration of President Harrison, over the
great fight Of steps; and from the front OF this,
the President Elect read 10 IS many OF the vast
mass which filed the space 10 front as could hear
him. the Address. H read It IN a flrm tone Ut
voice, with the air OF mtn profoundly impressed
by himself, and DESTROYS To mprt ss 1t upon others
The delivery OF the inaugural being concluded,
he oath of office was administered TO the Presi-
dent by the Chief Justice Of the United States,
and the new President was sauted by loud cheers
rom the surrounding multitude.
The procession WAS then again formed, and es-
,orsed the President 10 the Presidential Mansion,
where, in the course OF the afternoon, he received
he congratulations OF a large number 81 his fellow
Citizens
Anniversary Dinner or the st. DavId's
Society.
The anniversary OF The ST, ID svid's Society Of
this city was celebrated at Niblo's on Tuesday
evening. The saloon was decorated in tasteful
and elegant manner, with the national flag Of
Wales banners of the St. Dlvid's and other bene-
VIOLENT societies. The arrangements altogether
were in excellent taste, and reflected much credit
on Mr.. Jones, and the other stewards. About
three hundred and fifty ladies' and gentlemen sat
down to sump.uous dinner, which was provided
and served in admirable style by Mr.. Niblo.
Amongst the guests were David G. Golden, ESQ.,,
the President; Mrs. and Miss Golden; Mrs. Ed
-rxl- II mi -
Reverend Mr.. Jones, DR.. A. C.and Mrs. Castle,
Mr. Raymond and the Misses Raymond, Mr.. Jes-
sup, of the ST. Georges Society, DR.. Manley, Mr..
Dillon, OF the ST. Patrick's Society, Mr.. Girard,
Mr. Edwards, &c &c.
After dinner, Mr.. GOLDEN briefly addressed the
company In his usual happy manner-compimen-
ting the members on the Zeal which they had dis
covered in the cause of benevolence during the
past year, and congratulate them on the continued
regular toast" Wales" This was responded to
by the Rev. Mr.. jones' in a speech delivered IN the
Welsh language, and which was frequently inter-
rupted by enthusiastic applause.
The following sentiments" The United
States" Queen Victoria, may she ever reign in
the hearts of her people ~" The President Of the
e The nv o sna e
IN succession given from the Chair, and were fol-
lowed by appropriate music from an excellent
orchestra.
Then came the "Sister Charitable Societies."
which ELECTED speeches from DR.. Manley, on the
part Of the ST. Nicholas Society, Mr.. Jessup, on
the part OF st Georges, Mr.. Dillon on the part OF
st. Patrlck's, Mr. Edwards on the part OF the New
England Society, and from Mr. Girard, who, at
the request Of the President, represented the st.
Andrews Society. Mr. Glrard's speech was full
OF Wit and eloquence, and was received with grea.
applause.
The next regular toast was "Woman," which
was followed by Burns' beautiful song, Green
grow the rashes, o." by amateur. :" The
Press" was the next sentiment and on the call of
The Char, was responded to by Dr. Houston.
A very agreeable part of the proceedings then
followed. This was the announcement of the sue
the society for the best essays in the Welsh Ian
guage on presented subjects The fortunate COM
pe,ltors were : Williams and w. Price, who were
called forward by, the President, and received
each handsome silver medal
Alter this pleasant interlude, number OF voun-
teer sentiments were given, one OF them wishing
perps.ulty to the Welsh language, elicting an ex-
Grated as Vice President
Shortly after eleven o'clock, the party broke up.
all evidently much delighted with the entertain
The presence of the ladies' gave grace, life, and
brllllancy to the scene, and as no wine-cup
sparkled on the board. the festival was in every
way worthy OF the sacred and hallowed feelings
and sentiments to which 1t was consecrated.
VERY LATE FROM HAYn-The brig Republic,
Capt. Smith, arrived yesterday from Port Repub-
llcan, whence she sailed on the 2lst ult We have
received the Fsuiue de Commerce, Figaro, and Lie
Manifesto TO the latest date.
II appears that Hayti cannot remain quiet. With
elements enough to become comparatively veal
thy Republic, she is rapidly going to ruin. Ano-
Their revolution was on the eve of breaking out
when the Republic sailed. 1t was expected that
the Ex-Pfesident Riviera Herard would return
from Jamaica in order to regain the power he once
possessed. Preparations were making TO receive
HIM with open arms by his friends, and on bayo-
onets by those opposed to him. If taken, he will
of course be shot.
Hayti is becoming, like Peru and Mexico, ripe
for revolution every other day. 1t is sort Of
deiewnir Ia bayomnette with them. 1t is natural
however, for the Haylans thus to copythe acti ons
Of their neiphbora for the blacks have ev.r ha.n