The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-03-22
THE INAUGURATION.

THE INAUGURATION.
The St. Louis Republican Of Wednesday
last contains lengthy account Of tho in
augura,ion Of President Taylor, from which
We CLEAN The following particulars:-
Az the morning advanced the previously al
most countless multitude which thronged the
streets, was still further augmented by the thou
sands who came pouring in, by the cars, from
the city, and from tho surrounding country, in
every imaginable kind Of vehicle which could
be pressed into service.
At ten o'clock Pennsylvania Avenue, from
the Capitol to the Presidents House, seemed
completely filled with human beings, oil apPsr-
emily intent on gaining some position which they
had selected a. a favorable spot for viewing she
approaching ceremonies. The vicinity Of the
Capitol, and Of Willard's Hotel, where General
Taylor lodged, were the chief points Of at,rac.
ton, and thousands took their stations at both
places, hours before they could expect TO be
gra,ifcd in what was evidently the chief dcs;d-
eratun,, q sigh, OF Gen. Taylor
The doors Of the Senate Chamber were
opencd ut 10 o'clock, and Hon. David r.
A,chison elected President pro TEN. The
usual oath was then administered to the
new members present. When the name
Of James Shields, Of Ill.,, was called Mr..
Walker rose and offered resolution that
his credentials be referred 10 the Commit
tee on tho Judiciary. MIR. Bcrrien moved,
10 order, he said, tina, the proceedings which
they had assembled to consumma,e might
not be interrupted, that the consideration
Of tho resolution be postponed until the
morrow which was unanimously done.
The Vice President elect entered tbs
Senate chamber accompanied BY ex-Vice
Piesiden, Dallas, and by Messrs. Reverdy
Johnson, John Davis, aud Jefferson Davis,
committee of arrangements; Immediately
after the preceding arrangements had been
concluded.
Tho Vice President elect was introduced
by the cx-vicc President 10 the President
pro TEN. Of the Senate. and the usual oath
was administered BY the latter. On taking
the Chair Of the Seaate, Vice Prcsidcn,
Fillmore addressed the Senate. Ills re-
marks were, substantially, that never hav.
ing occupied seat ia that body. or prcsi-
dcd over the deliberations Of any legislative
body, he might justly apprehend the neces-
sity ot their frequent assistance ADD indul-
genco.
BIZ, hc felt the assurance TINT the char
meter, ability md experience If the Sena-
tors composing that body, would relieve the
presiding officer Of much Of the difficulties
unprecedented, aud render his situation rs
agreeable MS il was instructive. lie should
discharge tho duties III tho office with firm.
ness, impar,iai,y, und TO the hes. Of his
ability.
lie would be doing injustice to his feel
ings, did he not express his warmcst thanks
for tho distinguished honor which had been
conferred upon him. ], might not be i'm
proper TO congratulate them upon the
scenes which were passing before them
with no party feelings To contrast them
with the bloody revolutions Of Europe.
Here under tho constitution, aud by The
free sutirages Of the people, change cf
administration had been quietly made, and
rs quietly acceded To by all. lie congrat-
ula,cd them upon this cheering evidence
Of The perpeiuity os our institutions. Let
them hope TINT they may be perpetuatcd,
and that this glorious Union will continue
forever. [Applause. which, however, was
Immediately hushed.l
The time fixed ia the programme for the
entrance Of the President and cx.rrcsidcnt
was quarter before II o'clock, but they did
not arrive at the Capitol until 25 minutes
after IL o'clock. il was remarked Of Gen.
Taylor that upon this occasion he was nci.
Their s'rongh" nor "ready,r-alluding to his
suit Of black broadcloih, black satin vest
and black silk crsvat, and to the fact that
be had, for once in his life, been rather be-
hind his time.
As the procession, with the President
elect, advanced toword the Capitol, the Az
cnue presented most extraordinary spec.
iacle. Every inch Of tho street seemed
occupied By dense mass Of persons. oil
struggling and pushing to get forward,
whilst every window uiong the route was
crowded BY ladies', who by their smiles and
waving handkerchicls testified their par
ticipation in the enthusiasm which the
scene and the occasion were SO we'll calcu-
lated To call forth.
Gen. Taylor kept uncovered during the
whole progress, and frequently and cor
daily acknowledged the greetings which
his presence elected.
On arriving at the southern entrance TO
the Capitol grounds the military formed