The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-03-16


,,hsr House, when, the hour eleven
having arrived, loud rap wa,beard, and
lbs ceremonies Of the day oommenced by
very earnes. and appropriate prayer, de.
liysred BY the Rev. Mr.. SLIcER, chaplain
10 the Senate.
Ca motion Of Mr.. DAVIS. of Massachu.
,tts, the lion. Dawn r. ATcursoY, See.
,,sr from Missouri, was chosen Presiden,
gro TEN. Of the Senate.
The Diplomatic Corps were next an.
uOunced, and presented, On their entrc, the
usual imposing spectacle, created by 50
numerous body of fine choking men, ar.
,ased in most gorgeous costume which
European usage has assigned to these rep.
resenlatives Of National Soveieignlies.
We see, in this country, so little Of this
,orl of display, that when, on great State
occasions, il does appe ir, it Is sure TO draw
all eyes. Al ia, mead Of the corps was
N. BoDIsco, whose well known figure,
erect military, and covered with clutter.
inc orders, attracted the notice OF all Oh.
servers. There was the representative Of
the Germanc States, a composed aud sage.
booking man, with large epaulets and a
ra,hef plain uniform. Nexl him wus seen
the round, gentlemanly, benevolent coun.
,enancc Of Mons CaLDERoH, the worthy
IllnnteI Of the ancient monarchy Of Spain,
striped riband cTossir. his breast and
vel becoming his partly person. A siri.
king contrast to the embroidered splendor
Of some Of his ne'ghbcrs, Belgian aud
Mexican, (as We believe was the com.
psratively moderated figure Of our old
friend NJ. Poufs.IN, whose glossy hair,
psrcins eagle eye, aud arden, manner
could no, be mistaken. The corps is now
quite numerous, and filed a double row o.
,sais on the left OF tha Chair. Their
tniliancy appeared in fine contrast With
lie dark robes and grave law faces uf the
Judicial body, seated opposite to them.
Vice Presiden, DALLAS had for some
Tine been seen in the chamber, easily de.
COATED by his snowy hair aud upright
ssnlemsnIy figure. lie occupied seat
IL front ofihe Secreiary's table aaI facing
the seats OF the Senators. Is his side sat
preceding ex.Nicc President, Col Rich
ARD VI. JOHNSON, whose teminisc cnces
we're possibly runnng' back 10 the good
eld days Of the Jacksonian reign, bul Who
seemed 10 look very good naturedly upon
sil before hu.
Mr., DALLAS was observed to retire {,
bnd AFTER a bflei interval, was seen re.en.
enne the chamber ia company with the
President Eject. the Hon. NILLApp
utroRr, tho looked "a as fine health as
be ever saw him. bot not 10 better heath
{ body OF mind than all who knew his
ohh wish him long 10 be-. Tie future
IesldIns Officer Of The Senate took lie
acsnv seat OF his predecessor, where the
|a.h Of Office was administered to han by
(Ir. AronIsoX.
The Chamber sinking at once into pro.
'and stiffness, Mr.. FILLMORE delivered
h calmnes and dIgniiy the following
iief address:
sts,roH.: Nsysr having boon honorcd with
Il on thu h1or, and never having acted as the
as'dlng officer Of sny legislative body. you u ~
p doubt my sincerity when assure yol that
aHume tho responsible duties of this chair with
tetfcious want o, experience. and a iu.t ap
sttGstan that ! shall often need ,sar friendly
.esiioHs, and more offer your iadul.ent for
lahcs.
should indeed feel mp s..rd ard t,hsa,ouel
mol roeollert tat ths fsnsts i- composed OF
neni statesmen, equally Distinguished for lbeir
y Intellectual endowment aud their smsniiy
marners- Whose yst.ustIvs eipqusnss is 90
pply tempered Vita habllUal e6utior. a. 10
isve ysaf prs,iii.g OFT ssr rton all that W suld
painful in tie discharge OF la. duty. and zen
y ha position as ssrces5ls as u aust be IN.
rHstye.
THUS encouraged aud sustained, | enter upon
i duties aaisnsd ure Grn'y resolved 10 "a.
gigs them wlli impar,ialiy and TO the BEAT &C
sbdly, hut | should DO irlpstiee To- tic
aieial eHaiions Of my osn heart. It dii not.
tar occss.nn. etPtess my wafmesl tbanks for
e Distinguished hoaor that has been conferred
eB me, ~ being called by the voice o. The "a.
Ia 10 preside over your deliberations
Il sill not. trust, be deemed Inappropriate TO
hefsialte yoa upon tho scene nos passing
ofs vs., alluds 10 Il IN 10 partisan aspect.
y an tyer.reeEuing event contemplated ~
teasiiiuIon. Compare the peaceful saanges
Chef Magistrates OF this Republic with tAe
ethI san2pinary revolutions 10 Europe, Tbcre.
Z voice OF the people has only been heard amid
: IN Of arms and tbs horrors Of domestic con
ei'i but hero. IN our own favored land. undur
guidance Of our Constitution, the tesislloss
li Of tho Nation he. from time 10 time. been
aeefally expressed ~ tho free sufffagos Of the
ople aud all have bowed in chcdirnt sob
son 10 ,hcf decree. Tho Administration
ish bat yesterday welded Tho destiuics Of ,his
sst pattan, 10 day quietly yields UP is power
Rahout mufmus retlres frsm the Capitol
congratulate you. Senators, and eongratu
my country, upon these of. recurring and
tetag evidences Of our capacity FOR self gov.
nent. Let us hope thatth sublime spectacle
eh We nov witness may DO repeated ms often
lie people shall desire change Of rulers. and
b this senern,sd Constitution aud this glori.
Union may endure forever.
At l2 o'clock the members Of the late
tecaiive Cabinet appeared, Mr.. Brcu.
us leading the way, and occupied places
The lef, Of tho OK Vice Presidents.
All things were now in readiness for The
gaafance Of the PRr.IDESr ELEcr: but
n,her long interval succeeded. during
lsh the procession by which he was es