Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1853-03-09
1,o,,pAr1oN OF PRESIDENT PIERCE.

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Inc mG G 81 sIioht fall of snow. Bat the wealth
as more appropriate the season man moSn
hat has marked the past wIHter' anu tne peoR u
oamed to be rather invgorated than olsP'leo ~ te
stem Through the thin veil of the heecy clouds,
c"I IN anpeared as the day advanced, and the busy
ls If Preparation gave signal of the approaching
Inauguration ceremonies: ID. !. 49,.
A. an early hour the different military and hre COM
Is the clubs, and other voluntary associations,
Pa non n move to the sounds of martial music. BY
rS,;me the appointed hour arrived the mounted mar
.hos were at their posts, and the procession that was
On escort the President elect from his quarters al
IyiIIard's hotel the Capitol was soon in notion
The first feature of the occasion that attracted aten
tiop was the variety of decorations on Pennsylvania
avenue through which the calvacade passed. Ihess
Je0an at the extreme west end OF the avenue 0"O
extended at intervals, to the Capitol gate.
Near the corner of 14th street, on the nofn 10
was suspended large American ensign oe"''''s W"
words,
"MANHArrAN vIII.'
This fac DESIGNATED the headquarters OF a company
from New York, whose appearance was h'gn'y graf
flying. go.
pended the balcony, where large company OF
ladies' appeared, Notwithstanding the Weatner' 10
grace the occasion with their presence.
The franklin Engine-house bore several approPri-
ate decorations and the machine of the company, in
fine ORDER was paraded on the avenue.
Arlington Hall, and the Irving house, hosted their
flags,
bore the American flag at its masthead On the
round top were suspended several smaller flags be-
side which sat, gracefully peched among wreahs of
evergreens, two large American eagles. prepared Tor
the OCCASION From the top-mast to the door OF the
Office extended series Of banners, bearing the
names of the States of the Union.
Near the corner of 18th street large banner bore
the inscription
Headquarters of tie Empire Club. city Of BoHinoTe
This club also employed large omnibus, hand
somely decorated with flags, and drawn by ten line
rybi tod IaPno del 0F
their number.
Iron Hall suspended large flag, and its windows
were all crowded with ladies and gentlemen.
Perseverance Engne-house bore several handsome
banners and appropriate decorations.
Browns and the National Hotel were adorned with
their flags and large groups eff ladies hronged their
doors, balconies, and windows.
At the United States Hotel, Gadsby's, and the ST.
Charles, the American flag was flung TO the breeze.
The Democratic Headquarters on the south side OF
the avenue near and half street were thronged
with citizens, and handsomely ornamented with Hags
and banners.
Jackson Hall hosted its flag. and beyond was
another flying from the top of the fine building OF
Adams & Co.
In the procession was zen different companies of
military, all presenting the most sodier-llke appear
The new company of Captain Key, the Montgome-
" Guards elected the admiration of all who had the
pleasure of beholding them.
The programme of the calvacade were arranged ac-
cording to the advertisement of the chief marshal,
Mr. Hoover who carried all his plans for the
cason with admirable precision and effect. His as
sistiant marshas all well mounted, and dressed
with good taste.
presented to him, sat the President elect, accomPa-
MED 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 af-
lection and sympathy. But for the remembrance of
his quite domestic affection, the demonstrations
OF popular enthusiasm would have been OF the most
ardent character.
AS the hour of Inauguration approached, the House
and Senate prepared for joint convention to witness
the ceremonies. The chamber of the Senate soon be-
came the crowded centre OF attraction But SO Well
was everything arranged that there confusion,
no iostIing, i'll humor among the large mass pres
ent In the galleries the ladies had entire possession
At the appointed moment the Justices of the Su-
preme Court and the Diplomatic Corps entered the
chamber, with other persons Of distinction. We no.
tced among them General Winfield Scott, United
States army.
Preliminary to the entrance of The President elect,
the newlvchosen senators, representing fifteen differ
ent States, were sworn in. The oath of office,
administered by Hon. Lewis Cass, the senior sena-
tor present.
An appropriate prayer had been offered Mr.. Achi-
had been rechosen President of the Senate, and
replied with brief address the senators coGerrng
the high distinction upon him; and now the moment
of the expected approach of the new Chief Magistrate
had arrived. 1t was moment of thrilling interest.
The representatives and senators of the people Of this
great republic, the officers of the Supreme Court, and
the diplomatic corps from foreign nations were all
present.
Music from wthoui'proclaimed the approach of the
President elect; and in few moments he entered
the Senate chamber preceded by the simple announce
ment Of the Seargeantat-Arms. Leaning on the arm
Of exPresident Fillmore. and accompanied by pa
rade, having with him his selected constitutional ad
Vises and his private secretary General Pierce walked
TO the chair assigned him the foot of the desk of
the President OF the Senate. This brief introduction
being over, he proceeded with his associates to the
front portico OF the capitol And here was presented
scene which those who Witnessed 1t will never for
get Before, in that procession. In that Serate
chamber We had seen the living Illustration OF the
principles of the people in the person of their elected
chet ruler. But here, in the area of the Capitol of
me republic, we beheld the people themselves.
"l'hout show, without parade, save to effect the
mere organization necessary order, without guards,
ltee1neh mad assembled in front of their own houses
OF congress to witness the Inauguration of the four
TENN PRESIDENT Of the United States.
ne area nom one gate to the other, was nearly
al uehsey packed with this of citizens. The
Pallo required by the authorities, the steps above,
Inc tooi OIL Inc porcO head the windows around,
were az occupied with the members of this great
- ta liz % oates now spreading from the lakes
20 'lle su ana from sea to The winds Of March
blew upon US. The snow fell in ranid fakes aTound
US. mere was no outward pomp or display TO at
uac' ., naIm out there, in that open space before
mat c'Vuuy SKY; stood forth sthe man whom the
PeoPIo "au Idiieu 10 the presidency, and soemnly
ana leVeiehuy and meekly, he took the oath of his
ONCE anu oo"ed with all the res before the supreme
FR AN LIN. PIERCE was proclaimed the con-
ont Sc 1t