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tanning the Presidential party passed

tanning the Presidential party passed
through to the mansion.
Mr.. Buchanan accompanied Mr..
Lincoln to the Hall and there took his
farewell leave of him, expressing the
hope, in cordial terms, that his admin
istration might prove a. happy and
prosperous one.
The Ex-President then retired 10
the residence Of District Alto ncy
|Ould, where he will temporarily So
journ until his,departure from the city
tomorrow evening.
On the arrival Of the procession at
the White House, the Marshals of the
day were successfully introduced,
when the line being formed, the people
rushed to congratulate the new
President. The rush was exceeding
]y great.
Thus ended for the day time, the
inauguration ceremonies.
Though the enthusiasm was not by
any means equal to that manifested on
former similar occasions, everything
passsd off quietly. The amplcst civil
and military preparations were made
by the municipal authorities and Gen.
Scott to provide for any emergency
that NIGH arise. During the day the
military patrols were on duty all over
the city, and the greatest vigilance
was enjoincd upon and observed by
the regulars.
Every available spot was black with
human beings clinging to the rails,
mounting the fences, and climbing
trees. On the outer edge a concourse
of volunteer soldiers halted, and stood
at rest during the ceremony ofthe in
auguration. A great number Of flags
were flying, and as the sun s.lonc
brightly on the gay dresses Of the
ladies, and the Stars and stripes, and
the uniforms and g]iltering weapons
Of the soldiery, the scene was exceed
ingly animated.
Photographers were on the ground
to take an impression of the scene.
The Inauguration ball last night for
which most extensive preparations had
been made was great success. 1t
was very fully attended and passed of
in manner satisfactory to all. Mr..
Lincoln with his family accompanied
by Vice President Hamlin and family, ;,
Senator Douglas and other distinguishs
ed pcrsonagcs entered the ball about
IL O'clock, and after brief promo
made, received the personal congratu-
lations of such as chose to be presented
to them.
Soon afterwards the President AMI
party proceeded to the supper room,
and subsequently some Of the party,
including Senator Douglas and Mrs.
Lincoln: who were partners danced a
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WASHINGTON, March 4.
Soldiers were stationed on House
tops, on the line of the procession to
act as sharp shooters in case of riotou5
proceedings.
Several hundred visitors from New
York, called on Gen. Scott and the
President this evening. Great num-
bers left the city on the evening train.
The opening sentiment of the In
augural Address: "Fcllow citizens of
the United Statcs," was the signal for
|prolongued applause-the Union SEN
timent thereof, striking tender chord
in the popular breast. Again, when,
after defining certain actions to be his
duty, he said and II shall perform it,"
there was spontaneous and uproarous
manifestation Of applause, which con-
ltinued for some moments. Every
sentence which indicated firmness in
the Presidential chair, and every
statement of a conciliatory nature,
was chcered to the echo, while bis ap-
peal to his dissatisfied fellow country
men, desiring them to reflect calmly,
and not hurry into false steps, was
welcomed by one and all heartially
and cordially. The closing sentence
upset the water posts Of many of his
hearers, ind at this point alone did the
melodious voice ofthe President elect,
falter. Judge fancy did not remove
his eyes from Mr.. Lincoln during
entire delivery. Mr.. Douglss, who
stood by the ri ght Of the railing, was
apparently satisfied, as he exclaimed
(sotto voce) "Good;; y "tl'ats SOP ono
coercion" and 'good agai4:" Judge
Taney was the first persoR who shook
hands with Mr.. Lincoln and was
followed by Mr.. Buchanan and Messrs.
Chase, Douglas and a host Of others.
a southern gentleman seized him by
hand and said, "God bless you my
dear sir; you will save U.S." to which
Mr.. Lincoln replied, 81 am very glad
that what have said, causes pleasure
to southerners, because l then know
they are pleased with what is right
On the steps were Gov. King and
many influential New Workers.;
Governors Hoppin and Sprague, OF
Rhode Island; Buckingham, Of Con-
necticut, and the entire Cabinet of
the outgoing administration.
| In reply to questions, Mr.. Buchanan,
with a wrctched and suspicious lecr,
said II cannot say what lie means un-
til read his inaugural. cannot un-