Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-03-12
ORDER or PROCESSION,

oHDER oI PROCEsslON.
The Clergy
ltia-in- Chel--At1a.
The Military, under the command uf Col Hickey.
President Of the United States with President elect,
and The United states Marshal for
TIE District Of Columbia,
and his deputies
The Committee of Arrangements of the Senate of the
United Statea.
Foreign Ministers.
=. The Corps Dipomutiqce
Members elect, Members and ex-Aembers Of Congtess
O. ana ex-Members Of the Cabinet.
upNerors and exGOvcrDrs of states and Territories and
or, Members OF the Legislatures Of the same.
oihcers of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Militia.
oHcers and Soldiers Of the Revolution, the War OF
mi iSl2-'l5, and all other Wars.
Inc corporate Authorities Of Washington and George
town.
o, The Jackson Democratic Assertion.
o'het Political Associations of the District, and from
distance.
~. All organized Civic Societies
Ioessors ana Students of Colleges and Schools Ia the
c.. District Of Columbia.
Citizens Of the District Of Columbia aud Of States and
Territories.
All around Wia-d's the crowd all morning
was dense, and the whole avenue, TOO, was
hiled with people, all hurrying towards the
capitol. The excitement and confusion were
great, and these were not essened by the
falling OF the snow. The President and Pre-
sldent elect rode in 4 splendid barouche i'm
mediateIy IN the rear of the military, with All
appropriate escort Of marshals on either side.
AS lhey passed along the avenue The most
deaienlng cheers went up from The crowds,
with waving Of hats and handkerchefs, TO
which the President elect repeatedly bowed
towards eleven o'clock, the snow ceased,
and the clouds began TO break away, giving
assurance OF good weather, afel all, for the
ceremonies at the capitol.
While these proceedings were going on IN
nrt pF 4 ba ,la,, ,l
scene OF excitement, owing 10 the endeavors
of thousands 10 get good places to view the
Inauguration ceremonies. On the east from,
spacious platform was erected for the ac-
commodaiion of the officials who were en,
tied TO positions near the Presider, elect, and
every available point of the capitol square
which could afford good view Of this plat
form was early taken possession Of The
square was kept clear of carriages and horse
men, and the utmost precaution was taken 10
preserve order.
Whilst waiting for the procession, the SEN
ale Chamber presented the mos, Interesting
scene. The doors were opened for the ad-
mission of The privileged at / O'Clock, and
the Eastern gallery, allotted to citizens, was
speedily filled. Places were reserved for
members and ex-members of Congress, The
Diplomatic Corps, Heads OF Departments,
JuNSeS dllu OlHti ul2nlldrleS. up CITCuIdT
gallery was reserved for ladies.
The Senate assembled al 12a o'clock, AMI
awaited the arrival Of the President and Pre-.
sident elect.
As the procession passed along The avenue,
the crowd cheered enthusiastically, and when
il reached the Capitol, there was general
burst OF cheering from the vast multitude.
Entering the Capitol Sqnare by the northern
gate. the carriages containing the President
and President elect and other dgniiaries, drew
up in front OF the northern door, where they
alighted and entered the building, proceeding
Immediately TO the Senate Chamber. all pre-.
sent rising as they entered. The President
and President elect took seats prepared for
them in front Of the Secreiary's table The
Chief Justice and Judges of the Supreme
Court had seats on the right and left; the di-
plnmatlc corps without the bar on The left of
the principal entrance, and other officials had
proper places assigned 10 them.
The excitement on the announcement and
entrance of the President elect, was indescr.
bahle, and III the anxiety and hustle il was
impossible 10 catch word of the short, for
NAL proceedings gone through with
After short pause those assembled pro-
ceeded to The Eastern portico in the follow
ing order:
The Marshal Of the District OF Columbia
The Supreme Court Of the United States
The Sergeant at Armes OF the Senate.
The Committee OF Arrangements
The President elect and the President
Tho President protemPore aud the Secretary Of the
Senate.
The members Of the Senate.
=, The Diplomatic Corps
heads OF Departments Governors OF States and Terrific
res ue mayors OF Washington and GeorgetpwE, &c.
when the President elect made his appear.
ance on the platform a tumulluons shout
ha 4
was conducted TO a seat prepared for him in
The front part of the platform, the President
and Committee Of Arrangements in the rear,
and back OF these The Supreme Court, the
senate, the Diplomatic Corps and others
Inc platform and portico were entirely &C.
cuped.
when all had been disposed properly, and
9ruet T was restored, Hon. Roger B. Taney,
Ehiet Justice of the Supreme Cour, of the
ohl'ed States, administered to the President
eiee' 'he oath OF office, in the simple but i'm.
PensNe 'ormnla prescribed to wit: thai he.
as ,teslIent e OF the United States, would sun.
Posr 'he constitution OF the United States
'nP'e ceremony ended, the Presi.
as follows: e"'"' "uu'eSs,
THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
My CoUNTRYMEN:
~ 10 " lSlSl ~ lSel tnat no heart hrt A.,
own can know the personal regret and hi,,s
sorrow, over which | have been borne 70 /,
position, so suitable for others, rather ,ba,
desirable for myself.
The circumstances, under which | hov
been called, for limited period, 10 presid
over the des,inies of the Republic, fiji m
with profound sense of responsibility, br
with nothing like shrinking apprehension. :
repair TO the post assigned me, not as 10 on
sought, but in obedience 10 The unsolicile
expression OF your will, answerabIe only f
fearless, faithful, and dilisent exercise
my best powers | ought TO be, and an
truly greatfnl for the rare manifestation
the nations confidence bat this, so far frol
tightening my obligations, only adds 10 the
weight, You have summoned me in m
weakness: you must sustain me by yo,
strength. When looking for the fuI6lneI
oi reasonable requirements, you will not I
unmindful Of the great changes which IN,
oecuHs even within the last opaTtsr oil