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

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march, and as by this time the rain had soaked int
the dust, which had plentifully laid in the
streets previously, it had acquired that consistency
which is not sufficient to make it splash, but produ
nominated greasy, and with perfect justice so fav
as its slippery, uncerthin ways are concerned Thu
procession, however, pursued its way with the win
dows and galleries and buildings, and vacant spa
ces under cover tenanted as before with ladies.
who testified their joy by waving kerchiefs, towels,
sheets, panta!ettes, or whatever came next
to. hand, and in return tor which the Pre-
sident gracously took off his hat and bow.
ed through the window of the carriage,
the top having been closed in consequence
Of the rain, which had become heavy On
arriving opposite Fuers hotel, the two carriages,
which were now in the procession president Ty-
ler's and President Polk's) drove out of the line
(Which halted) up to the private door, over which
might be seen TWO windows open, garnished with
the presence OF "my son Bob" and his wife, with
number of ladies' and children. Here President,
now er-Tyer, alighted and enters the hotel, while
President Folks carriage, and he in it, resumed
is place on the line, which preserved its march TO
the White House, passing the new Treasury build
ing, the portico of which would certainly have
given way under the load of human beings it sup
ported, had it not been pretty substantially built
Having arrived at the White House entrance. a
perfect rush was made to get inside the grounds,
which only partially succeeded, and then the mill
tarv defiled into the ground and formed line be-
fore the door OF the White House, which had to
be guarded by detachment OF the military to pre-.
vent the people from taking violent and forcbe pos
session OF what is their own property, and where
they consequently think they have perfect right
to enter. The carriage then drove up, the Presi-
dent alghted and entered the White House with a
salute from the military and the firing of guns al
ter which, the military were reviewed, and all left
the White House, Inhabited by Mr. Polk, and be-
seged by an army OF ragmuffins and negroes. who
enjoyed the scene of slipping about in the mud, and
occasionally taking full length impression therein
most nightly.
The Scene within the Capitol.
Within the Capitol more interesting scene pre-
sented itself than on the approach to it. The
nues to the building had all been closed and care
fully guarded till the hour appointed in the plan Of
proceedings. But, when that hour did arrive, the
rush was fearful No limbs, happily, were broken,
though injuries both to clothes and persons GER
tainly were sustained. The gentlemen's gallery
in the Senate chamber was crowded, as in mo-
ment, while the stairs leading to it, and large
space about the door long continued to be occu-
pied by struggling mass, vainly hoping to work
their way In. The circular gallery opposite to the
gentemen's gallery was given up to the ladies, on
condition, however, that bcaux and brothers
should be left behind; and, accordingly, when these
doors also were thrown open, such din of sweet
sounds burst forth, and such waving OF pumes
tanned by ambrosial breath, astonIshed the de-
lighted air, as would call for poet duly to de-
scribe it,
In the area below, the officials might be seen
arranging seats, and making preparation for the
august assembage that was soon TO enter. Sena-
tors and Representatives In Congress began drop
IN, with now and then one of our naval or military
heroes In his Imposing military dress; and then the
craning OF necks, and peering OF eager curious
eyes, and the pressing Of incessantquerles, showed
that TO large portion OF those who behed il the
scene was entirely new. At length the Marshal of
the District of Columbia, and the Clerk of the SUI
preme Court made their appearance, at the head of
the Judges OF the Supreme Court in their robes,
who, entering the space IN front Of the Secretary's
table, occupied seats In semiclrcle on the right
of the Chair of the President of the Senate. A
solemn, beautiful, and very appropriate PRAYER was
delivered by the Chaplain of the Senate.
The Senate being called to order, the new Sena-
tors were qualified; among whom we recognized,
with cordial satisfaction, the noble intellectual
countenances OF several good wings and true the
eloquent advocates and guardians OF the Union and
the Constitution, whose voice has been as battle
history.
When all the new Senators had taken their seats.
the appearance OF the Vice President elect attract.
ed, rs well by the dignity as the snow-like white
ness oil the hair which distinguishes Mr.. Dallas
the immediate notice OF all spectators. The oath
nt office was administered to him by the Hon. Mr.
Mangum, the President of the Senate, who imme-
oately vacated his own seat, surrendering it to the
new occupant.
A brief pause ensued after which Mr.. DALLAS
rose and delivered with great seli-posses son and
composure, the following Address -
sEs.roRs In directing the Vice President to preside At
the deliberations of this body. the Constitution OF our
country assigns TO him sphere and duty alike eminent
WV n'e'ui WITHOUT any OF the cares OF real
with none of the responsibilities legislation except in
rare coDunctures he is associated with the digned
legates Of Republican soveregnties he posted by the
entire American People in your confederated council,
partly, twond seem, organ Of Freedoms funda.
mental principe of Order and partly perhsps as mere
symbol Of thar popular and more perfect Unon
on which depend the blessings of Peace, Indepen-
dence and Liberty His mission tranquil and unimpos.
ing yet noble in its origin and Objects and happy as
well as proud in is relations TO you.
No one, gentlemen can appreciate more highly or re
cognise deerentally than does the incumbent Of
this chair the powers privileges and rules or forms ofthe
Senate OF the United States TO maintain ,hese unm-
paired and unreaxed he fcc to be official duty Sc