Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-03-13
WHOLE NUMBER 1854.
THE INAUGURATION ON MONDAY.

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THE INAUGURATION ON MONDAY.
The thousands who had, for several DAYS seen |
pouring into the city, were astir bright and early
In fact many perambulated the streets during the
whole of Sunday night having found it impossible
to secure any accommodations or sleeping conven.
iences p.
The morning opened with threatening sky, fol-
lowed by little rain but the peered forth
and shed his genial rays obscured occasionally by
passing clouds upon the surging, restless and
anxious throng seen vending their way along Penn
syvania avenue, between Wizards Hotel and the
Capitol The only drawback was the clouds of dust
created by the high wind.
At an early hour this city began to wear the ap-
pearance of gala day. The stars and stripes were
thrown to the breeze at an early hour while in
Vulnerable flags and banners were displayed in
almost every section of the city In all the govern
mental departments, corporation Offices, banks and
other places there general suspension of busi
ness whilst the closing Of all the public schools and
private semnares, crowded the streets with Joyous
juveniles, all in holiday attire
By the hour Of nine, the thorcu1hfares were all
rendered lively by the marchings of the several
military companies to their headquarters near the
tors were avaling themselves of the very best op-
portunties to survey the imposing pageant and pro-
ceedings.
MOVEMENTS OF THE PROCESSION.
The grand pageant enlivened by several fine
bands of martial music-the new, appropriate and
brilliant uniforms of the volunteer military, many
OF the companies recently organized, moved off at
12i o'clock. The warlike bearing and equipments
of the government sodiery all of whom had at some
period been engaged in actual service, attracted
great attention. hundred new and splendid flags
and banners in line, with apparently forest Of
bristling muskets and bayonets rendered the scene
intensely interesting. The procession moved on to
the capitol amidst the hearty enthusiasm of the
thousands who thronged the avenue on each side, as
far as the eye could reach.
SCENES AT THE CAPITOL.
Whilst the imposing procession was occupying
the attention of the thousands outside of the capt.
tol, the doors Of the Senate were opened at III a.
m, and in short time the vast chamber was
thronsed with a brilliant array of distinguished
men, including the Diplomatic Corps, Judges of the
United States Supreme Court Senators, officers of
the Army and Navy, Governors and ex-Governors,
Officers of the several Government Departments,
Mayors Of Cities, &C.. all of whom were admitted
at the north door of the capitol The families of
the Diplomatic corps occupied the diplomatic gallery
The ladies' gallery presented brilliant array of
fashion and beauty.
| President Buchanan and Mr.. Lincoln occupied
seats in front of the desk Of the Secretary of the
Senate with the committee of arrangements on their
left and the Judges Of the Supreme Court on their
right
The Senate was called to order at twelve o'clock.
and the oath Of Office administered to Mr.. Hamln,
Vice President elect by Vice President Breckenridge
THE INAUGURATION CEREMONIES.
After the ceremonies in the Senate Chamber, the
assemblage therein formed in procession and pro-
ceeded to the platform on the central portco of the
capitol The procession was headed by Col VIM
Selden, Marshal of the District of Columbia, and
accompanied by Senators Pearce of Maryland, Foot,
of Vermont and Baker, of Oregon, of the commit
tee Of arrangements, and Judges diplomatic corps,
and the other distinguished persons who Joined in
the escort of the President and President elect from
Williard's Hotel to the capitol
On reaching the front of the portico the Pesi-
dent elect took the seat provided for him on the
front of the platform The President and commit
tee of arrangements occupied position in the rear
of the President elect Next in the rear of these
the Chief Justice and the Associate Justices of the
Supreme Court occupied seats on the left, and the
Vice President, Secretary and members of the
Senate, those on the right The diplomatic corps
occupied the seats next in the of the Supreme
Y Court Heads of Department, Governors and Ex.
Governors of States and Territories, and ex mem.
bers of the Senate ex-members and members elected
of the House of Representatives in the rear of the
members of the Senate. Meanwhile thousands were
assembled to witness the august ceremonies, and
the greatest anxiety prevailed to see and hear the
President elect The capitol grounds swarmed with
the immense multitude, and windows, roofs, trees,
ard every other available spot lined with men,
women and children
Those entitled to seats on the platform having
taken the places assigned them, and order having
been somewhat restored Mr. Lincoln arose and
delivered the
! INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
The reading of the address occupied about hall
an hour. Its delivery was loud, earnest and en-.
phatic, and though but few of his words reached
further than to the middle circle of the multitude
evinccd their interest by frequent outbursts of ap
2lause.
THE OATH OF OFFICE
As soon as Mr.. Lincoln concluded, Hon. Roger B.
Taney, the venerable Chief Justice of the United
States rose and in solemn and impressive man.
ner administered the oath of Office to Mr. Lincoln,
to the effect that be will faithfully execute the
Office of President of the United States, and WILL to
the best of his ability preserve protect and defend
the Constitution of the United States.
Having administered the oath, Judge Taney con.
graduated Mr.. Lincoln, amidst the loud applause o
the assembled spectators, and the stirring music Of
several bands. E.s..t
MR.. BUCHANAN AND Mr. LINCOLN
When the escort reached the Executive Mansion
Mr.. Buchanan, stepping on the threshold, said to
President Lincoln that having conducted him safely
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new home, he would bid him farewell, wishing
him Heavens blessing upon his administration
President Lincoln with deep feeling acknowledged
this kind expression and the great pleasure it would
ever afford him to see Mr.. Buchanan at the execu
tive mansion They then shook hands, and Mr.
Buchanan reentered his carriage, and left for the
residence Of Robt. Ould, ESQ.,, where he remains
until tomorrow afternoon, when he starts for Bati
more.
Aetioa Of the Confederate Congress-Desires ana
Plans OF the Leaders.
MONTGOMERY, March 4, ls6l.-The proposition.
of the Washington Peace Congresswil not even b.
taken into consideration here and in no event vii
the rule Of Lincoln be submitted to-
The permanent Constitution of the Confederacy
is being elaborated in order to lie submitted t
the Congress and to the States. lam enabled, II
advance, to state some Of its more important fea