Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-03-07
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
THE INAUGCRATION.

The ceremonals OF the Inauguration at Wash
lngton on Monday passed of with NOR thar
usual quiet and the crowds although Immense
werelpeaceful and decorous throughout the Who'll
proceedings. We subjoin a few particular, q
the Inauguration which we fud in the New Yor
World of the 5lh:
| MI Lincoln, accompanied by Mr Buchanan
arrived at the capitol at five minutes past one
| covered way was speedily constructed, lead
| lh- from the street to the Senate chamber
| through which they passed, escorted By the mar
snail and has aids, wearing sashes white and blu
ana carrying batons.
he House Adjourned at quarter past twelve
O'Clock, and proceeded to he Senate cham her I,
| receive the President aud the President elect -
| Great numbers Of national and sate officials asC
| occupied the floor. together with distinguished
men, sie 'Ially invited
The diplomatic cVrps, gii;tering with gold
| lace, medals, and orders occupied me seats OF
| the southern senators.
The Supreme .urt aui heads of department,
sat at the right Of the speaker
The scene was very impressive when II WI.
announced that the President and President elecl
were approaching, and the passage from the
main entrance Was speedily cleared leaving q
narrow space. through which arm in arm. The
retiring and incoming Presidents pvoceedeu "a
the Speakers desk, and sat down facing the
Senate.
The crowd was larger than at any preceding
Inauguration.
The canopy beneath which Mr.. Lincoln de-
lIvered his inaugural was of rough boards with
out ornament.
Red plush arm chairs from the Senate cham
Der were ranged on either side and OCCUPIED bv
resident Buchanan. Chief Justice Taney. the.
Associate judges and Senator Baker of Oregou.
The table before which Sir. Lincoln stood was
OF the cOmmonesf DESCRIPTION
.hr. LlncolnS q amer of reading the iuau.ru
raj was sInguarly effective. His voice was dis
unctiy heard by thousands
Generals Scott and Wool during the cera,,,
MES, were stationed distance from the can;
tol IN command of their respective batteries
AT the conclusion of the address and while
the procession was forming, Thurlow Weed in
passing General SCOTS company, STONED 70
speak with the veteran commander-iu chief.
How Is the inaugural g asked the general
"A success" replied Mr.. Weed
God be praised ?" said the grim old chieftian.
hitting his hands and ciasping item together
while the tears rolled down his face. :. The
good God be praised T.
Those who witnessed the generals emotion
were deeply moved.
You were much missed from the platform"
said Mr.. Weed.
My duty" said the general. pointing 10 his
gus, lis here"
The dust was sitting as the procession neared
the White house. The President marshal and
subaltern, the swes and the populace, were alike
enveloped in il. One could have written a Ger
tifcate of good behavior on the back of Pres
dent Lincoln's coat as he entered the House
On entering the White house, he was conduct
ed 70 the Blue room, when, after an introduction
to the marshas, aids, and officials, the public
were admitted. Thirty-two little girls, with
wreaths about their heads and bearing little blue
flags. we're introduced individually, and audibly
kissed by the President. The hair of one catch
ing in the Presidents waistcoat button, caused
much merriment and some difficulty to entan-
gle.
A long procession of moist and dusty citizens,
eager to grasp his hand, came next. Presently
appeared the tall form of General Scott between
whom and the President the greeting was most
cordial and sffectionate.
General Wool and Colonel Sumner also paid
their respects. after which Mr.. Lincoln was con.
Quoted to his private room by Secretary Ncolay.