Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-03-14

were ready TO be donned and all the artillery of
Beauty lay, like the arms of Achilles all ready for
fields Of victory-how sad, yet how instructive,
might not the lesson have proved However, the
appointed cannons roared; and the national flags,
displayed, be it remembered, from every Wing, as
well as every Democratic staf) though somewhat
damped by the unpropitcus heavens, did their best
to wave in triumph; and the bands played martial
airs. The programme had promised a splendid
procession; something must be done; and, accor-
dinghy, such display of umbrellas as darkened
the city by their shade, was never, probably wit
messed by "the Oldest inhabitant"
The Procession, being formed, proceeded to the
Capitol, in the order described in the following col.
unn; considerably lessencd in the brancy of its
display, however, by the rain which fell during its
march.
Within the Capitol, more interesting scene
presented itself than on the approach to it. The
avenues to the buildings had all been closed, and
carefully guarded, till the hour appointed in the
plan of proceedings. But, when that hour did
rive, the rush was fearful. No limbs, happily,
broken; though injuries, both TO clothes and per-
sons, certainly were sustained. The gentlemen's
gallery in the Senate Chamber crowded, as in
moment; while the stairs leading to it, and a
large space about the door, long continued to be
occupied by struggling mass, vainly hoping to
work their way in. The circular gallery opposite
to the gentlemen's gallery. was given up to the la
dies, on condition, however, that beauX and broth
ers should be left behind and, accordingly, when
these doors also were thrown open, such din of
sweet sounds burst forth, and such a waving of
plumes, famed by ambrosia breath, astonished the
delighted air. as would call for poet duly to des-
cribe it.
In the area below, the officials might be seen ar
ranging seats and making preparation for the au-
gust assemblage that was soon to enter Senators
and Representatives in Congress began TO drop in,
with now and then Of our naval or military he
roes, IN his Imposing military dress; and then the
cranlng OF necks, and pcerng OF eager, curious
eyes, and the pressing of inccssant queries, showed
that, to large portion Of those who behed it, tho
scene was entirely new. At length the Marshal of
the District of Columbia, and the Clerk of the Su
peme 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 Secrctary's
table, occupied seats in a semiclrcle the right Of
the Chair of the President Of the Senate. SOL
emn, beautiful, and very appropriate prayer
delivered by the Chaplain of the Senate.
The Senate being called to order, the new Sen
ators 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 a battle
cry in some of the darkest days of our changeful
history.
When all the new Senators had taken their seats
the appearance of the Vice President elect attract
ed, as well by the dignity, the snow-like white
ness OF the hair, which distinguishes Mr. Dallas,
the Immediate notice Of all spectators. The oath
OF office was administered to him by the Hon. Mr.
Mangum, the President of the Senate, who imme-
datcly vacated his own seat surrenderng it to the
new occupant
A brief pause ensued after which Mr. Dallas
rose and delivered, with self possession and COM
posure, the brief Address, of which a copy will be
found in another part of this days paper
The Diplomatic Corps entered the hall while the
Vice President was speaking, and took their seats
on the left the chair opposite the Judges If the
appearance Of Major General Scott, with his tow
ering form and lofty pumes, and other General and
Staff Officers, in full uniform, called forth COM
ments and inquiries in all quarters, who can tell the
impression on one of the sons of the West,
visiting cities for the first time of the brilliant,
many coored, dazzling spectaclcs Of official nation
al costumes now presented to his gaze?
"Who is that gentleman in the bright red coat ?"
Which is the British Minister ?" (Which is the
French'" "Who is that with the large epau-
le,tes" "Where is the Spanish Minister!"-
"Who are all those in the back row that one
with the gold snuf:box in his hand p that young
man, with the black moustaches 2" "Where is the
.lierican Minister" a hundred questions like
these might be heard among the crowd in the gal
lery, and the man who could answer seemed to be
looked to as a sort of oracle.
At length the two Presidents, actual and elect,
entered, not like Richard and Boinbroke but side
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bic, and with their faces towards the audience and
them after brief pause, the order of arrangements
was read aloud, the parties falling into their places
as they were respectively named, and the whole
mass left the Senate Chamber and proceeded to the
Eastern Porlico
Here temporary stage had been erected, as at
the Inauguration Of President Harrison, over the
great flight Of steps; and, from the front of this,
the President elect read to many of the vast mass
which filled the space in front could hear him,
the address which will be found in the preceding
columns. He read it in firm tone of voice, with
the air of u man profoundly impressed by it him
self, and DESTROYS to impress il upon others.
The delivery Of the inaugural being concluded,
the Oath Of Office administered to the Presi-
dent by the Chief Justice of the United States and
the new President was saluted by loud cheers from
the surrounding multitude.
! The Procession was then again formed, and es-
corted the President to the Presidential Mansion,
where, IN the course of the afternoon, he received
The congratulations of large number of his fell
low citizens.