Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-03-09
THE INAUGURATION ON MONDAY

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-
fences.
The morning opened with threatening sky, fol-
lowed by little rain but soon the sun peered forth
and shed his genial rays (obscured occasionally by
passing clouG@ upon the surging, restless, and
anxious throng, vending their way along Penn
sylvanla 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 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 was general suspension of bust
ness, whilst the closing of all the public schools and
private seminaries crowded the streets with joyous
juveniles, all in holiday attire
By the hour of nine the thoroughfares were all
rendered lively by the marchngs of the several
military companies to their headquarters the
City Hall, whilst thousands upon thousands of visi
tors were availing themselves of the very best op-
portunltes to survey the imposing pageant and pro-
ceedngs.
MOVEMENTS PROCESSION.
The grand pageant, enyened 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
124 o'clock. The warlike bearing and equipments
of the government soldiery, all of whom had al some
period been engaged in actual service, attracted
great attention. A hundred new and splendid flags
and banners in llne with apparently a forest Of
bristng 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 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.
to, the doors of the Senate were opened at III a.
m, and in a short time the vast chamber was
| thronged with 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 their
right
The Senate was called to order at twelve o'clock,
and the oath of office administered to Mr.. Hamlin
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 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
! Williards Hotel to the capitol.
| On reaching the front of the portico, the Pres
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 real
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
! Court Heads Of Department, Governors and Elk
| 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 were 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 anc
| delivered the
| INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
The reading of the address occupied about hal
an hour. Its delivery was loud, earnest and em
| phatic, and though but few of his words reached
further than to the middle circle of the multitud,
by which he was surrounded yet the whole mass
evinccd their interest by frequent outbursts of ap
2lause.
| THE OATH OF OFFICE.
As soon as Mr.. Lincoln concluded, Hon. Roger
fancy, the venerable Chief Justice of the United
States rose and in a solemn and impressive man
ner administered the oath of office to Mr. Lincoln
to the effect that he will faithfully execute thu
office of President of the United States and WILL t.
the best of his ability, preserve protect and defend
the Constitution of the United States"
Having administered the oath, Judge fancy con
graduated Mr.. Lincoln, amidst the loud applause o
the assembled spectators, and the stirring music
several bands.
Mr.. BUCHANAN AND Mr. LINCOLN.
When the escort reached the Executive Mansion
Mr.. Buchanan stepping on the threshold, said h
President Lincoln that having conducted him safel,
through the ceremonies and introduced him to hi
new home, he would bid him a farewell, wishin
him Heavens blessing upon his administration.
President Lincoln with deep feeling acknowledge
this kind expression and the great pleasure it woul
ever afford him to see Mr.. Buchanan at the execu
tive mansion. They then shook hands. and NJ,
Buchanan re-entered his carriage, and left for III
residence of Robt. Oud, ESQ.,, where he remain
until tomorrow afternoon, when he starts for Bait
more.