Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-03-12


repeated often the people shall desire change Of
rulers and that this veHeraed constitution and this glo
| rlOus Union may endure forever.
From the Baltimore American of Tuesday.
PROCEEDINGS AT WASHINGTON
INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT TAYLOR
The ceremonies which took place at " ashingon yes
terday on the occasion Of the Inauguration ofGENER
AL ZACHARY TAYLOR, as President of the Uni
ted States, were imposing in The highest degree and
were witnessed by an immense cUncourse Of persons
from an early hour in the morning the whole city pre-
sented scene of animation and bustlIng excitement
which seemed 10 potd the occurrence Of some event in
which all felt themselves interested.
From every prominent point the National ensign was
10 De seen waving whilst the occasional burst of music
from the bands Of the military they passed along the
Streets served to add si more 10 the enthusiasm which
was ready to break forth on every side As the morn
ing advanced the previously almost countless muludes
which lhronged the streets was still further augmented
by the thousands no pouring ill., by the rs from
this city and from the surrounding Country in every i'm
agnabe kind O vehicle which could be pressed into ser
vice.
AT ten o'clock Pennsylvania Avenue from the CAPT
ol to the Presidents House, seemed completely filled
with human beings all apparently intent on gaining some
position which they had selected favorable spot for
viewing the approaching ceremonies. The vicinity Of
the Capitol, and Of Wizards Hotel where General iay-
or lodged were the chief points of attraction, and thou
sands took their stations at both places hours before they
could expect To be gali6ed in what evidently the
Chief deslderatun, sight Of General Taylor
Shortly after eleven O'Clock the procession which was
TO escort the President elect the Capitol formed in F.
street, and moved by way Of Fifteenth street and Penn
SylvaGa Avenue to the t1unt of Wllard's Hotel Here
the line was halted few minutes, and General TAYLOR
appeared. accompanied by Ex-President Polk and the
Vice President elect, Hon. Willard Fillmore. They seat
ed themselves In an open barOuche drawn by four fine
white horses.
The appearance of the President elect was greeted
with load and prolonged shouts from the multitudes
which crowded the space front of the hotel As
as he was escorted into line the procession moved up the
Avenue toward the capitol in the following order.
Music.
Richard Waach, Esq Marshal n-chief, with aids
Military.
Col. n. Hickman, commanding; Major j. w. Wat
kins and Adjutant S Mills.
Junior Arerists, Capt Marshall
Independent Blues, Capt. Shut with full band
Washington Guards, Capt. Kakman, with band.
Washington Light Infantry Capt. Tate.
National Greys, Capt. Bacon.
Independent Greys, Capt. Wilson.
Walker Sharp Shooters, Capt. Bryant.
German Yeagers, Maj. Eerman commanding
First Baltimore Sharpshooters, Capt Lilly, with Vol
andt's band.
Officers and soldiers of the war Of 1872 among these
number of The Association Of eDeenders Of Bal
timore in 1914, who attracted much attention. Afer
them officers and soldiers Of the Florida and Mexi
Then followed the President Elect and suite. The
carriage in which he rode being anked the right by
the United States Marshal of the District of Columbia
with his deputies and the left BY number of citizen
marshals, all mounted.
Immediately after the carriage which contained the
President elect and Suite followed the Laurel Light Ora
goons urder command Of COL Capron who rode with the
gallant COL May, on his right
After these long line composed of DELEGATIONS
from various States, and from the Rough and Ready
Clubs of the District, and Of Alexandria and Fairfax
counties. Virginia, and Of Temperance Societies and 9TH
er organized associations.
As the procession thus advanced towards the Capol
the Avenue presented most extraordinary spectacle
Every inch of the street seemed occupied bv dense
Of persons all struggling and pushing gel forward
whilst every window along the route was crowded bv
ladies, who. by their smiles and waving handkerchefs
testified their participation in the enthusiasm which the
and the occasion were so we'll calculated TO call
forth.
General Taylor kept uncovered during the whole pro
gress. and frequently and cordially acknowledged the
greetings which his presence elected
On arriving at the Southern entrance to the Capitol
grounds the military formed with open ranks The car
rage containing the President elect passing between
them to the Capitol where he was received by the
Committee of Arrangements and conducted to the floor
Of the Senate Chamber
Precisely II O'Clock the Marshal Of The District Of
Columbia appeared the Eastern Portico of the Capitol
where suitable preparations had been made for the na-
guraon ceremonies He was succeeded almost immedi-
atey by the Judges of the Supreme Court in ther robes
Office, with Chief Justice fancy their head Then
followed
The Sergeant at Arms Of the Senate
The Committee of Arrangements
The President elect and Ex-President, and the Vice
President aud Ex-Vice President
In the of these me- Nernhers tho S.r,t,
and of the House Of Representatives the Diplomatic
Corps, distinguished officers of the Army and NAVY and
large number Of ladies occupying the steps and the res
idue Of the porco.
As ali had taken their places and the cheers
from the immense muudes, which occupied every
part of the space in front Of the portco had subsidized the
President elect and advancing towards the Chief
Justice the oath of office administered to him with
due soemnity by that funcIonary.
On The completion OF the ceremony President Taylor
turned towards the assembage and delivered the naugu
| raj Address
The address delivered by the President in an easy
and unembarrassed manner, and with appropriate ges-
lures, though in rather low tone of voice He held
copy In his hand during the delivery but glanced only
occasionally al it. On lis conclusion he was conducted
back TO The Senate Chamber whilst the loud roar of ar
ley announced the consummatOn Of the ceremonies at
lendant upon the induction INTO office of the Chief Mao
! istraie OF the Nation.
Alter short say in the Senate Chamber, during
which he received the respects Of those present. the Pres
det took his seat In the carriage, and escurted by the
military, proceeded to the Presidential mansion where
during the afternoon, he received The visits Of laue
number Of persons
90 Ibe ship Levant, about to sail from PHILADELPHIA
for California has board the frames Of ten houses
launch thirty feet long, egh boats of smaller dimensions
and the hull abn, and boiler enyne and propeller Of
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