Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-18
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the President vi the United ctaJcs.
The ceremonies were novel aud imposing.
After the preparations had been completed
at Willard's, the Chief ambassador, accom-
panied By Capt Dupont, made his appearance,
dressed in the most imposing manner, and
descended the he was instantly steps. when
surrounded by his officers, who guarded
him to the open carriage in which he took q
seat, the servants Of the expedition knecling
while he passed them. Ills body guard i'm
mediatey placed themselves on each side
and behind the coach. (poSitlons winch they
held during the subsequent march to the
Presidents House, and the coach moved
forward to give place to that OF the second
ambassador.
The appearance of the Prince at the door
was the signal to the military, who at the
word OF command shoulderel arms; and the
band PLAYED Il national air. The second
ambassador then appeared, followed by his
suite. and similar ceremonies as were OBJ
served in the case Of the principal, were gone
through with for the second, and 50 with all
those whose rank cpt!tcd them to seats III
the coaches Each COACH as 1t received rs
distinguished occupant, was surrounded by
at his side staff or banner, according to the
rank ofhis master The others wearing two
swords each.
When the Embassy had al taken places
in the coaches, the order was given to march,
and the military, keeping their position and
extending the entire length OF the process
sion on either side, came 70 u front lace ana
marched in close order, to the Presidents
House. \ large crowd attended the process
sion on either hand.
In the East Room at the Presidents House,
were assembled the elite q! Washington,
members OF Congress, officers ofthe Army and
NAVY, attaches. &c making IL brilliant group
of which, the Washington Star says:
There were Generals Scott, Totten, Jcsup,
Churchill. and Johnson. Colonies Thomas,
Cook, Craige, ChildS, Taylor, and Major
Ramsey, and other Army officers, also Com
modorcs Smith, Shubrick, Buchanan, and
Tatuall, and Captain Ringgola, and Col.
Harris, c.. 5. NJ. g., and a hest OF other"
of the Navy. no less distinguished by their
public services. \ French naval captain III
ful! uniform was also among them.
A few moments before twelve, the PreSl-
dent entered. the Secretary Of State on his
ririt. the Secretary Of the Treasury ut his
lett, followed ny I've Na'''',' . "'S ~, ,7r
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made Tor the cue PoF1"'''''''' VI '''' WV
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doors "i Tue E''t MUM "'''so w. .,,o;n
hinges ana 'iioSe III ','" u u ;"
first glimpse OF me ,'alE'''eSe r''p":!
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cre''ry Vi '''''; WIZ" T,:. "n4ranI.ol hnhinA
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nm S'"ou 'hG N'ii''''"'' ,1,I:'I 4lan:,.I,t
prefer, M'. " '''''''',] .''' , ~
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pont inc N'l,e' .. 'I ,,i',''' h,~ma Ln,
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LIE fiShI 'la'io "'''''''''!u''c'
Gus box ana ''''; "''' an '''"' en- f1.r'
heavy br"caac SIX l'''"'''S' over ,r;' "t w.
Ingl panttto"nS o' '"G S''no i''.,i ' h,., w.,
colorS Of "'ci' We'' S"''v' s',,'', .'','
On their heaoS '"eH wore '"tt -, i;,Ia ,t,n
OF oc'0-""FN' t'S'i''''''" i,j;r, no,, ths
morocco 'r'''e'''"9 ''S' " ,',,.;,,, ,ol;o.,
fls''iohame aPE'e''o'i;cN =, -N',''' ''','' a..
arms. These were kel'' !" paw =! -
Xix cord extending down Uilhtr we tlil!t.--