Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-03-14


We compile from various sources, principally
from the correspondence Of the Baltimore Sun,
the following account Of its Interesting and im-
posing &c remonies.
At an early hour Of the day. the streets and
avenues Of the city began to be thronged with
eager and expectant citizens and with visitors
who had come from abroad to witness the inau-
guration Of the Peoples President. From every
prominent point, the National ensign was 10 be
seen, waving from the tall staff III front OF the
City Hall, from the different hotels. from the
engine houses, and various private dwellings
whilst tho occasional burst of music from the
bands Of the Military they passed along the
streets, served to add still more TO the enthusi-
arm which was ready TO break forth on every
side.
most countless multitude which thronged the
streets, was still further augmented by the
thousands who came pouring in, by the cars
sna h aba Country until the
broad side walks of Pennsyvania' Avenue, from
the Capitol TO the Presid ent's House. seemed
completely filled with human beings. all appa-
rentiy intent OH gaining some position which
they had selected as q favorable spot for view
ing the approaching ceremonies. The vicinity
Of the Capitol, aud Of Wilard's Hotel, where
Cen. Taylor lodged, were the chief points of at
traction, and thousands took their stations at
both places, hours before they could expect to be
graited in what was evidently the chief desire,
a sight Of General Taylor.
Towards O'Clock, the various bodies COM
| menced meeting at the respective places assign
ed them, and about 9 o'clock the large and
strong corps of Marshals proceeded in a body TO
pay their respects to the Chief Magistra elect.
Shortly after ii o'clock, the procession which
wns to escort the President elect 10 the Capitol,
formed in F street and moved by way Of Fiji
teenth street and Pennsylvania Avenue to the
front Of Willard's Hotel, the quarters Of the
President and Vice President elect. Here the
liz -: 80. IN a s..o.: lime, General TAYLOR
made his appearance, accompanied by Ex-Pres-
dent Polk and the Vice President elect, Hon.
Willard Fillmore. His appearance was greeted
with the widest enthusiasm, and long. loud, and
reiterated were the shouts that mt up from the
vast multitude which crowded the space i'll front
Of the Hotel. An open barouche drawn by four
white horses was in waiting; and the
President. and those accompanying him were
seated, the procession commenced moving up
the Avenue towards the Capitol.
The Procession.
The procession passed slowly along Pennsyl-
wanna Avenue, under n survey of thousands Of
ladies. who thronged every window and every
position from which a sight could be
and who, with waving hand kerchirfs
and other demonstrations Of Joy welcomed the
chief to the exalted station upon which
he about TO enter.
First came the differ mt military companies,
with their bright uniforms and beautiful march
ings, followed by the officers and soldiers Of the
War.
Then. in a splendid bnrouche drawn by four
white horses, were seated Gen. TAYLOR, Presi-
de mt elect; James h Polk, ex-Presdent Of the
United States; Il. G. Winthrop. late Speaker Of
the House Of Representatives; and Mr.. SeatOn,
Mayor of Washington.
Then Troup OF Horse, Delegations from the
Indian Tribes now on visit to W ashington,
and the Corporate Authorities, Members Of
Congress, different Associations, &c.
Among others must not forget to me ntion
a long line Of Tempe rance Associations, from
yenerated patrarchs down to rosy faced tbs
with beautiful banners and rich gala, accom-
panied by fine music.
Entering the South gate of the Capitol, the
line was formed Immediately in front of the ros-
truni, and the entire space densely crowded with
spectators.
From this hasty description, the render must
imagine the brliancy Of the pageant. The float
ing banners, waving p!umes, brightly FURNISHED
arms, spirit-stirring music, and wthal the gem
eral enthusiasm and good feeling displayed on
every side, " as indescribab,y grand. Never be-
fore has such a number Of per so ms occupied that
yard, on any occasion.
THE SENATE CHAMBER.
Let US now look in upon the Senate
Chamber, and take note of the proceed.
incs there before the arrival Of the Presi
dent. tits just after ten O'Clock. The
Galleries are thronged almost to suffoca'
ton. The circular gallery which has
been reserved exclusively for the ladies'. is
brilliant with beauty-graced as it is with
fair representatives from almost every
State in the Union. The Eastern gallery
is occupied by gentlemen. There too
are the reporters and letter writers busil,
engaged in arranging their papers ant
preparing to send forth in every direction
a history Of the days proceedings. II
the Library OF the Senate Chamber, ar,
to be seen officers Of the Army and Navy
and of the Marine Corps-in bright uni
forms: while below are the members Of tn,
Senate,-some standing in groups upo,
the fioor-some recognizing a friend il
the gallcry--some sitting. and all waitin!
the commencement Of the ceremonies
Four large crimson velvet arm chair
have been placed for,he expected guests
1t is now II o'clock. Mr.. Davis Q
| Massachusetts rises. and the whisperin,
ofthe galleries is hushed. He moves ha
as Hon. David r. Atchison had been cleo
ted, on motion of Hon. Thomas H. Ben
ton. President Of the Senate at the session
which has Just terminated. that he presid
| on the occasion. The resolution is adop
ted. Mr. Atchison is waited upon at hi
seat by Messrs. Davis and Benton, an
conducted TO the chair. as President Of tn
Senate He calls the Senate to order, an
states that its first business will be 10 ad
minister the usual oath to the new mem
bers present, and that they will according
| ly proceed to the presidents chair. in tn
order in which their names are called b
the Secretary.
The new Senators are called. As the
advance to the desk. they are each receiv
ed by the old members previous to the ad
ministration Of the oath, shaken cordial
by the hand, and welcomed to the Sena,
Chamber.
But there is an interruption. The nam
Of Gen. Shields is called-who, it
claimed by his opponents. was not a matt
rallied citizen Of the United States.
resolution is offered, to refer his creder
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