The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-03-05

over the balcony where large company Of ladies' sp-
peaed Notwithstanding the weather. TO grace the occa-
slon win their presence
lhe franklin Engine house bore several appropriate
decofaions ahd the machine OF the company in fac or
DER, was paraded on the avenue.
flags.
The fine hickory pole in front OF the Union oace bore
Ihe American lag at its masthead On the Tound-op
were suspended several smaller flags beside which sal
gaceiuly pefched among wrealhs OF eyeTgreens, two
iage American eagles prepared Tor the occasion From
me lop'mast TO the door Of the Office was extended
Union. -
Near the corner OF 18th street large banner bore the
inscription
" Headquarters Of The Empire Club, city of Baliaore"
Ihls club also employed large omnibus handsomely
decorated win iags. and drawn by fine horses in
which was seated large delegation OF their number
iron han suspended a large flag, and it's windows
were all crowded with ladies and gentlemen.
Perseverance Engine house bore several handsome
banners and appropriate decorations.
Browns and the National Hotel were adorned with
their nags and large groups oil ladies' iAronged their
doors, balconies, and windows
AT the United States Hotel, Gadsby's, and the St
Charles the American flag flung 10 the breeze.
The Democratic Headquarters, on the south side of
the avenue, near -Four hall street. were thronged
with cilzens and handsomely ornamented with flags and
banners.
Jackson Hall hosted its flag, and beyond was another
Tying from the top OF the fine building OF Adams Co.
In the procession were ten different companies of mill
taIy, all presenting the most soldier like appearance.
The new company OF Captain Key, the Montgomery
Guards, elected the admiration OF all who had the plea
sure OF beholding them.
The programme of the cavalcade was arranged accord
ing TO the advertisement Of the chief marshal, Mr..
Hoover, who carried out all his plans for the occasion
with admirable precision and effect His assistant
shas all well mounted and dressed with good taste
Ia the and beautiful family carriage recently pre-
scented him. sat the President elect accompanied by the
United States marshal for the District of Columbia, and
the citizen marshals provided for the occasion.
General Pierce attracted universal attention, and was
received everywhere with evident marks OF affection and
sympathy But tor the remembrance OF his quite recent
domestic action the demonstrations OF popular enthus
asm would have been OF the most ardent character.
AS the hour OF inauguration approached, the House
and Senate prepared Tor joint convention to witness The
ceremonies The chamber of the Senate soon became
The crowded centre OF attraction But 80 well was every
thing arranged that there was no confusion no osng no
i'll humor among the large mass present In The galleries
the LADIES' had entire possession.
AT the appointed moment the Justices of the Supreme
Court and the Diplomatic Corps entered the chamber,
with other persons of distinction We noticed among
them General Winfield Scott, United States army.
Preliminary TO the entrance OF the President elect the
newy-chosen senator's representing hf'een dnefent
States. sworn IN The oath OF Office was admnls
tered by Hon Lewis Cass, the senior senator present
An appropriate prayer had been offered; Mr. Atchison
had been rechosen President of the Senate, and replied
with brief address 10 the senators comforting the high
distinction upon him and now the moment OF the ex-
peced approach OF the new Chief Magistrate had arrived
1t moment OF thrilling interest The representatives
and senators OF the people OF this great republic, the OH
GERS OF the Supreme Court and the diplomatic corps from
foreign nations were all present.
Music from without proclaimed the approach Of the
President elect and in few moments he entered the
Senate chamber preceded by the simple announcement OF
the Sergeant-at-Ams Leaning the arm OF ex PTesi.
dent Fillmore, and accompanied by no parade having
with him his selected consti- ulional advisers and
his private secretary, General Pierce walked to the
chair assigned him at the foot OF the desk OF the
President OF the Senate. This brief introduction
being over, he proceeded with his associates to the
iron, porlco of the Capitol. And here presented
which those who witnessed it will forget
Before, in that procession IN that Senate chamber, we
had the living illustration OF the principles of the
people IN the person o. their elected ehei ruler Bp,
the people themselves Without show without parade,
TO eec, the organization necessary to order,
without guards or healds, or pennons twenty thousand
American freemen had assembled in front OF their own
houses OF Congress witness the Inauguration of the
fourteenth President OF the United States
The area, from one gate to the other was nearly all
densely packed with this mass OF citizens. The platform
required By the authorities the steps above the roof Of
the poTtco head the windows around, all
eupied with the members OF this great confederacy Of
States, spreading from the lakes to the gulf aud
from sea TO The winds of March blew upon
The fell in rapid flakes around There was no
outward pomp display to attract charm; but there,
that open space before that cloudy sky stood forth The
man whom the people had called to the presidency, and
soemnly, and reyereny, and meeky, he took the oath
OF his high office, and bowed with all the rest, before the
supreme majesty OF the law.
Franklin PIERcE proclaimed the constitutional
President of the United States
From the aspect of General Pierce, his pr
vate quarters, feared by OF his associates
that his strength might not be equal TO the task But the
first clear, strong manly notes OF his voice at dis
PEELED every such fear 10 the winds. Ii in
moment that he was man OF great nervous energy and
as he progressed in his address, unfolding step by step,
the outlines OF his future policy, and presenting those
lofty and patriotic sentiments which distinguish this
inaugural 1t was everywhere apparent that he
possessed The ample for every emergency,
and would inevitably prove himself equal to bis high
duties
kind
Immediately after the delivery OF his address, President
Pierce entered the Executive Mansion, where he re-
ceiyed the hearty congratulations OF large number oil
the citizens during the evening
SPECIAL SESSION OF THE SENATE