The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-03-15

into hollow square, formed Dy the cavalry,
and rode in an open carriage which was so
completely surrounded by the horsemen, that
they could not be seen by the crowd upon
the sidewalk. The presidential carriage was
preceded by the Sappers and Miners-a mil
itary company that did efficient service in the
Mexican war-and large vehicle in which
were thirty-four little girls dressed in white,
representing the thirty-four states.
The Vermont delegation of fifty strong
headed the procession, which honor was due
perhaps to the fact that Senator Foot was
chairman of the committee of arrangements ;
though some have suggested that it was be-
cause Vermont was the most thoroughly re-
publican, as we'll as the most loyal state in
the Union. Be that as it may, the Green
Mountain Boys with their emblems of ever
green sprigs, and led forward by Gen Baxter,
made quite an imposing appearance The
other New England delegations Immediately
followed.
Arriving at the Capitol the rush was ire
mendous to get standing place as near the
stand where the address was to be delivered
as possible. After tn. proper arrangement
of the ambassadors of foreign powers, and
dignitaries Of our nation, Senator Baker OF
Oregon introduced Mr. Lincoln to the i'm
mense audience before him as the "Presiden,
elect of the United States of America" Mr.
Lincoln then stepped forward, adjusted his
spectacles, and read his inaugural in a clea,
ard distinct tone which was heard nearly tc
the outside Of the great throng of listeners
He was frequently interrupted by applause
and when he closed. shout after shout rem,
the air. and did not subside for several min
utes
The oath of office was then administered in
most impressive manner by Chief Justic,
fancy, and after the president had received
the congratulations Of quite number of
those present upon the platform. among
which We noticed Mr. Buchanan. Senator
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which 7 uust bere ,,rra,. Cer SCOT, vii,
his staff o,cun;ed . ,os;,;o, n,or Cor;,oI hill
here he could erlool tho c,owl ,h,. v.r.
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dress was vet b.ino delivered messenc.,
came to him saving the inaugural Of Mr. Lin.
coin is success. whereupon the old mario,
cried out. with tears. "Tbank God we hay,
q, vernment"
After the ceremonies were oyer in comna.
nv with others walked back towards ,be
White House. but in m ovennc n,raro, -
PENNSYLVANIA A. abou, five m;r,,.,, wall
from tho C,,;tol uo or.o.,r,orol oo
Of LIGHT Artillery with rho bors.s a..,.bod
to the Guns and man bv tho s;ds -, .ooh
horse ready to spring into the saddle At =
moments no,;ce On ;,or;r;,c ,ooro1
that they had remained in this nos;,;on al
da,. This wac only only ono &C ,bo ,r,,,.
precautions adonted bv Go, Scot, for ~.
protection Of the Can;,,l ,,d tho r~osorvo.;on
of peace DURING inauguration dov
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1870 D - Wv p'''e"'e " Aoi"''',l' LIN.
commanding hgure, his free cordial manner