The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-03-06


we're made BY the municipal authorities and
Gen. Scott to provide for any emergency
that might arise.
The various bodies Of u. 8. troops no W
here were stationed in different parts OF the
city, the sapperS and miners alone being 10
the procession. Lieut.. Gen. Scott, it IL said,
was near the cspital with Capt. Bsrry's
Company ot Light Artillery, and Major Has
kins' command acting as infantry,
The officers, it is reported, were contin-
daily passing to any fro, and 1t is said the
General was heard to exclsim, Everything
is going on peacslbly, thank God Almighty
for IT,"
During the day the military patrols were.
on duty ell over the city, and the greatest
vigilance was eDjoiued upon and observed By
the regulators. The display Of soldiery in
the procession was verv fine, but not equal
to that OF the 92nd OF FsbruSry. The com.
panies were quite numerous, but OF small
size.
As rule, the Republican Association
was placed in order of march, after the ex'
Presidents. This organization had with
them a sort Of triumphsl car. drawn BY four
white horses each with white cloth cover
on, with the word Union" in large letters.
The word "Constitution" on the side. The
car was decorated with miniature hags, with
red, white and blue drapery, and contained
"a little girls representing 80 many States,
and two young ladies respectfully represent
ing the North and the South.
The whole affair was under charge Of 10
Wide Awakes in full uniform, cope, cap
and all.
Five hundred delegates from New York
were in the procession, marching four
abreast, and wearing badges with the word
"New York" on them.
Several other large delegations also joined
in the line.
The scene presented from each front was
very fine. ....
The avenue In front OF the portico was
densely thronged. The crowd extended to
a great distance on either side, and reaching
inta the Capitol grounds, and every avala-
BILE spot black with humGn beings, clingng
to the rails, mounting on fences and climb
ing trees. On the outer edge concourse
of volunteer soIdery were halted and stood
at rest during the delivery Of the Inaugural.
A great number of flags were flying, and
as the sun shone brightly on the gay dresses
Of the ladies, and the stars and stripes, and
the uniforms and gIittering weapons of the
sodiery, the scene was exceedingly anima-
ting and picturesque.
Photographers were on the ground to take
an impression of the scene.
WASHINGTON. Mar 5.-The Inauguration
Ball last night, for which such extensive
preparations had been msde, was a great
success. 1t wss very fully attended, and
passed off in a manner satisfactory to all.-
M-. Lacoln with his family, accompanied
by Vice President H4mlin and family, SEN
ator Douglas and other distinguished per-
sonages, entered the ball room abut II
o'clock, and after brief promenade, receiv
ed the personal congratulations oil such ps
chose to be presented to him.
Soon afterwards the Presidential party
proceeded to the supper room, and subse.
qIently some OF the party, including Sena'
tor Douglas and Mrs. Lincoln, who were
partners, danced quadrille.
With regard to Mr.. Lincoln'S Cabinet
nothing more definite is known we publish
ed yesterday morning.
There is still great pressure to effect &
change so far as Mr.. Chase is concerned,
and it is thought with some prospect OF sue
cess. 1t is es timhted that Mfr. Sherman, o
Oaio, msy be substiued for him, in which
case Mr.. Chase will probably take mission
to Europe.
Now Yorkcrs, numbering at least 900
proceeded this aiteTnJ Jon to the White HUus
to call upon the President.
Mr. Lincoln came out, and Stewart l.
Wadford introduced the party, and the Pre-
sdent made brief speech. AT the conCIu
sion he was greeted with hearty rcuads O
cheering. Alter which several gentlemen
shook hands with him, but he found it ne
cessory t. break aw4y from the company.
The delegation then reformed and march
ed to the residence of Hon. Simon Cameron
who appeared in answer to their calls an
addressed them briefly.
The company then proceeded to pay the
respects to Hon. Andy Johnson, OF Ten
nessee, at the St. Charles Hotel. He cam
out nd made an elcauent and earnest Un
ion speech, endorsing the Presidents Inau
gural without qualification. They oIso call
ed on Gen. Seutt.
WAsHrsGToH, March 5.--The Senat
Chamber was denseIy crowded to-day beior
the members were called to order.
The utmost anxiety was everywhere ex-
pressed to learn the formation OF the Cabi
net. The galleries were about two.third
filled.
The Senate met ut P. M.
A prayer was made by the Chaplain es
| neciaIlv in behalf of the President of th
United States.
On motion OF Mr.. Hale q committee Q
two was appointed to wait on the Presiden
end inform him that the Senate was read
to receive any communication he may b
pleased to make.
Messrs. Hale and Douglas were appoint
ed such committee, nnd Immediately pro
ceeded to perform their duty.
, The Senate here took q recess till 4:s
P. M,
J On the Senate again coming to order, N
Fl ale reported that the committee had per
; formed their duty, and that the Presidel
had informed them that he would forthwil
: communicate in writing.
, After short interval Mr. Nicolay, Ii
Private Secretary of the President, appeare
with message. when, on motion of M
: Hale, the Senate went iHto executive se
sion.
, At half past four the following gentlems
I were confirmed as members OF Mr.. Lincoln
Cabinet:
,I Hon. VIM. II. Seward, Secretary of Stat
j, Hon. Salmon P. Chase, Secretary of Il
D Trea sury.
Hon. Simon Cameron, Secretary OF Wa
!. Hon. Gideon WeIes, Secretary Of the N
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