The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-03-06
THE INAUGURATION.
The Vice Presidents Inaugural
Address.

Congress adjourned on Monday morning. at halt
past two O'clock. The heavens then were some
what overcast, and many were the fervent desire
sent upwards for fac day on which to consum
mate the action Of the people at the polls, by lb,
inauguration of James X. Polk, the peoples Pre-
sident
The weather was, however, unpropi,ious. l..
the morning, about halt past eight O'Clock, tn,
clouds, which had oveyspread the whole horizon
began to give vent TO their superintendent moisture,
and rain drops fell at distant and uncertain inter
walls, and gradually increasing in frequency, theis
fell continued, but not very heavy rain through
the morning and afternoon.
For the past few days the city has been over
flowing with strangers from all parts Of the Union;
and every conveyance 10 the city poured into il,
limits an additional number Of individuals, VIII,
came on various errands-som to see the Presi-
dent, and witness his inauguration some TO see tht
crowds and enjoy the fun, and some, and / caa-
not say how many, to seek after office, the sweets
of which they desire to taste. On last evening,
the trains arriving from Baltimore were SO full
bringing SO many visitors, that, what with those
who were already in the city, and who were per
ambulating the Streets and the hosts pouring Out
OF the Railway depot, it was a matter of impossi-
billty to make your way along Pennsylvania ave-
nue., otherwise than by taking the middle of thu
road, which many were compelled to do.
This morning, at an early hour, Pennsylvania
Avenue was thronged with pedestrians, and car
riages and vehicles Of all Sorts There was con-
tinual stream of life pouring along the sidewalks
towards the Capitol, and for one who wished to 60
towards the Presidents mansion at the other ex-
tremiy of the avenue, there was no recourse left
but TO take the road, for 1t were as easy to swim
n GU Ol-
len waters of the Mississippi, to stem the living
tide of souls which bore its way 10 the Capitol
Every age, sex and condition were represented,
but conspicuous above all were to be seen those
whose air, dress and manner, told at once they
were from the Countrywide farmers, the bone and
snew OF the country.
request, ard all we've well supplied, spectator
| some distance up the avenue, looking towards the
Capitol, could see only a long line Of moving un
brellas terminating at the CAPITOL the dome of
by some invisible hand.
| Every public place on the avenue was crowded
to overlooking and at Coleman's, where the Presi-
dent has lived, there was such crowd that it was
at first very difficult to approach the house, and
when you had succeeded in obtaining position on
the steps it was still more difficult to force your
| entrance, and when you got In, you were equally
The faces of all wore smiling aspect notwith.
| standing the showers; glances Of dissatisfaction,
however, at the unpleasant weather being occa-
while transpiring all over the city. The military,
who were to form part of the procession, attracted
the usual number OF gaping personages, and OF
course there was the usual amount of noise, pa
rade, display and music Opposite the market had
been hxed upon as the cite for assembling the cti
zens who were to join in the procession, and here
was the Razor Srop Man to be seen mounted on
his stool with his basket Of strops at his feet and
gaping, wondering crowd, around him, while he
was putting in requlstion all his seductive arts to
enice the halt dollars fromsthe pockets OF his
dlence, with his rhyme and prose and English pro-
vincal pronunciation, in exchanging Tor his rziour
strops, which he said were Gas keen as Law law,'
and you need only your razlour dr. a-w, drawr,"
across his strop TO nj 1t tor every purpose you re-
On another part OF the Avenue there was the
large banner of the empire Club" Of New York,
with large band Of musicians, and about Is or
~ not over agreeable looking individuals, who
were standing around, and composed all that was
visible in Washington Of this celebrated Club,
leading the observer to the inevitable conclusion
that money for travelling expenses not quite so
plenty now as before the election. Following this
Club was a piece OF ordnance, and around the lot
and on the sidewalks was a ragged lot Of negroes,
loafers, and mlschievous lads. The negroes look
ing on with open mouths, the ioaters leaning
against the lamp posts, and the lads playing tricks
OF all sorts.
At another point was to be seen two or three
men, dressed In Indian attire, with their faces and
arms daubed over with pant, 1--WE suppose to hide
the dlrt,) and looking about unlike the aboriginal
red man az they well could One of these geniuses
was mounted and cut up various antics during
the day and procession, which afforded food tor
laughter to the boys, who ran after him as they
usually do after those who lack intellect.
About half past ten A. M. we made our way to
Coleman's, after witnessing such scenes as those
mentioned above, and there saw all sorts of aspi-
rants for offices, and political cabinet makers bu
silly engaged In comparing notes and seeing how
their work would hang together In a few minutes
general clearing out OF the Hall announced some
thing about to happen, and, on going outside, To-!
there was his Excellency, President TYLER in his
carriage. Such pushing, and squeezing. and crowd
lng.-the people might never have seen John Tyler
before! He got out Of his carriage and went in to
the Hotel to see President Polk. The military
then began to arrive in front Of the Hotel. with
drums beating, trumpets blowing, colors flying,
and bayonets liked, and taking up their posi-
ton in front, they formed in line and await.
ed the Presidents appearance, his carriage
having Just drawn up to the door. The footpath in
front OF Oolemans, and the opposite side oil the
avenue, was blocked up with human beings; while
every available spot was occupied in the neighbor-
hood. The boys climbed up into the trees which
skirt the side walk, and the ladies' sweet creatures
occupied the windows.
The marshals had great difficulty in keeping
clear sufficient space for the military, in conse-
quence OF the pressure of the crowd, whose demo.
cratic feelings would not suffer them to see the ne.
csssity OF Keeping the middle OF the road in front
| OF the Motel quite clear OF persons, when they
wanted to see the President whom they had helped
70 eject. Inc root OF the carriage was however,
opened, notwithstanding the rain, (Which was moi
very heavy) and Mr.; Polk shortly made his appear
ance, accompanied by Mr.. Tyler, and both got into
the carriage. Some hearty cheers were given
on ms appearance, and that ulte. although. il
would appear, yet unanswered question was
repeatedly asked, with great emphasis, "Who is
lanes n. Folk Y" and II elected rears OF laughter
The next carriage to the President was accounted
by two young gentlemen unknown TO The writer
ana to the public also, while in the third were pos,
Master General Wickllfie, Mr.. Secretary Wilkins.