The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-03-16
The Diplomatic Corps were next an


numerous a body of fine looking men, ar
rayed in that most gorgeous costume,
which European usage has assigned
these representatives of National Sove-
reignlies. We see, in this country, SO
little Of this sort of display, that when, on
great State Uccasions,it does appear, II IL
sure to draw all eyes. Atthe head OF the
corps was VI. BodiSco, whose well.known
figure, erect, military, and covered win
glltering orders, attracted the notice OF
all observers. There was tho represen-
tative of the Germanic States, a com
posed and sage-looking man with large
epaule;ls and a ratherplan uniform. Next
him was seen the round, gentlemanly, be-
nevoent countenance of Mons. Calderon,
the worthy Minister of the ancient mon
archy of Spain, striped riband crossing
hissbreast and well becoming his portly
person. A striking contrast to the en-
broidered splendor of some of his neigh
bors, Belgian and Mexican. as we beieve)
was the comparatively undecorated fig
ure of our old friend NJ. Poussin, whose
glossy hair, piercing eagle eye, and ar
dent manner could not be mistaken. The
corps is now quite numerous, and filled
double row of seats on the left of the
Chair. Their brilliancy appeared in fine
contrast with the dark robes and grave
law faces of the judicial body, seated
opposite to them. ....
Vice President Dallas had for some
time been seen in the chamber, easily
designated by his snowy hair and upright,
gentemaoly fgure.-He occupied seat
in front of the Secretary's table and facing
the seats the Senators. By his side sat
preceding ex-Vice President, Col.
Richard M. Johnson, whose reminis-
ccnces were possibly running back TO the
good old days of the Jacksonian reign
but who seemed to look very good natur-
edly upon all before him.
Mr.. Dallas was observed to retire: and
after brief interval, was seen re.enter-
ing the chamber in company with the
Vice President elect, the Hon. Millard
Fillmore, who looked in as fine health as
we ever saw him, but not in better health
of body or mind than those who know his
worth wish him longto be. The future pre-
siding officer of the Senate took the va
cant seat of his predecessor, where the
oath Of off was administered 10 him by
Mr.. AtchisOn.
The Chamber sinking at once into pro
found Stiffness, Mr.. Fillmore delivered
. with calmness and dignity the following
brief address: -..
Senator'S: Never having been honoret
with seat on this floor, and never hav
ing acted as the presiding officer of an.
legislative body, you will not doubt IN,
,, sincerity when | assure you that ] ASSUME
the responsible duties ofthis chair with
conscious want of experience, and JUS
; apprehe that shall often need you
friendly suggestions, and more often you
indulgent forbearance.
: | should indeed feel oppressed and dis
heartened. did | not recollect that tn
Senate is composed of eminent statesme
equally distinguished for their high in,e
lectual endowments and their ameniiy q
i manners, whose persuasive eloquenc
is so happily tempered with habitu1
y courtesy as to relieve your presiding o
u fcer from all that would be painful in lh
discharge of his duty, and render his pc
silion as agreeable as it must be instruC
. tive. .H.
Thus encouraged and sustained, | on
+, ter upon the duties assigned me frml
! resolved to discharge them with impal
tialty and to the best of my ability; but
should do injustice to the grateful emo
tons of my heart, if did not, on this oC
: casion, express my warmest thanks ia
j., the distinguished honor that has been co;
u lerred upon me, in being called by III
g voice of the Nation to preside over you
y deliberations.
Ii will not, trust, be deemed inapprt
- pirate to congratulate you upon the seen
If now passing before us. ! allude to it
j. no partisan aspect, but as an ever-recu
y ring event contemplated by the Cons
Il tuition. Compare the peaceful change
: ofChief Magistrates oflhis Republic wit
. the recent sanguinary revolutions III Er
II rope. There the voice of the people hG
n only been heard amid the din of arm
n and the horrors of domestic conflicts; bI
h here, in our favored land, under the guiC
o ance of our Constitution, tho resislle'
will Of tho Nation has, from time to tim
J. been peacefully expressed by the fire.
n suiIrages of the People, and all have bov
J. ed in obedlent submission to their deere,
o The administration which but yesierda
}. welded the deslines of this great natiol
v to-day quietly yields up its power. an
e without murmur, relires from tho Cap
% tol. ....
o congratulate you, Senators, and ! CO
N gratulale my country, upon these oi;-r
t curing aud cheering evidences of o,
'e capacity for selfgovernment. Let
g hope that the sublime spectacle which v
d now witness may be repeated as often
ID the people shall desire change ofrule
N and that this venerated Constitution al
It, this glorious Union may endure foro
I'd or. ... .aa'
r. At l2o'clock the members of the Ia
in Executive Cabinet appeared, Mr.. Bu
II. hanan leading tho way, aud occupi
re places ON the left Of tho Vico Presiden
20 Allthings were now inreadiness for
10 appe arance of the President elect; bu
so rather long interval succeeded. duri
of which tho procession by which he W