Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-03-06
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MOVEMENT OF THE PROCESSION.
The grand pageant thus formed enIvened BY severa
fine bands of martis uic-the new, appropriate ant
brllisnt uniforms Of the volunteer military, many Of thu
companies recently organized, moved of at lat o'clock
The warlke bearing aud equipments Of the government
eoidery all Of whom had az period been engsget
in actual service attracted great attention hundred
new aud splendid flags and banners 10 line, with appa
renty forest of brstlng muskets and bayonets, rem
dered the intensely interesting. The procession
moved on to the capitol amidst the hearty enthusiasm
Of the thousands who thronged the each side
as far the eye could reach.
| MILITARY PRECAUTIONS.
Many of the government troops detailed for spe
cis duty at an early hour and stationed at
points, to guard against any outbreak. Some OF the
troops were stationed the housetops along Pennsy
vaaa avenue and thus had fine view Of the procession
| as il passed.
SCENES AT THE CAPITOL.
While the imposing procession occupying the at
tenton OF the thousands outside the cap the doors Of
the Senate we're opened at III A. NJ and in short time
the vast chamber was hronged with brilliant array OF
| distinguished men, including the Diplomatic Corps,
Judges of the United States Supreme Court Senator's
Officers of the Amy and Navy Governors and ExGov-
errors officers of the several Government Departments
MAYORS of Cities g.; all of whom admitted the
north door of the capitol The families OF the Diplomatic
Corps occupied the diplomatic gallery.
The ladies' gallery presented brilliant array Of fash
| il n and auty.
led by two members of the committee of arrangements
and proceeded in carriage the north door of the
north wing Of the capitol aud entering there proceeded
| TO the Presidents room.
The Vice President elect accompanied the Cap
ito, by member of the committee OF and
conducted into the VieePresdents ROOM aud after
wards into the Senate chamber.
Presden. 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 IL o'clock, and the
oath of office administered TO Mr. Hamn, YlcePresident
elect by Vice President Breckenridge.
TIKI INAUGURATION CEREMONIES.
After the ceremonies in the Senate chamber, the as
sembage therein formed 10 procession and proceeded to
the platform the central pOrtico OF the Capitol The
procession headed by Col VIM S.deD, Marshal Of
the District Of Columbia and accompanied by Senators
p aFce, of Maryland Foot, Of Vermont and Baker OF
O gon, of the committee of arrangements and judges
diplomatic corps and the other distinguished persons
who Joined in the escort OF the President elect from Will
lq ds Hotel to the Capitol.
Ga reaching the front of the portico, The President
cleo took the provided for him the front Of the
paform The President and committee Of arrangements
occupied position in the of the President elect
Mex in the Of these the Chief Justice aud the Asso
ci.e Justices Of the Supreme Court occupied seats
the Jeff and the VicePresdent, Secretary and members
Of the Senate those the right. The diplomatic corps
occupied h seats next in the Of the Scpreme Court
Heads of Departments Governors and Ek GovernOfs OF
SAFES and Territories and ex.members of the Senate,
* members and members elect OF the House Of Repre-
entaves in the of the Senate Meanwhile thousands
assembled to witness the august ceremonies, and
he greatest anxiety pevaied aud hear the Presi
lent elect The capitol grounds swsrmed with the i'm
multitude and Windows roofs, trees and every
other available spot were lined with men, and
children.
Those entitled to seats the platform having taken
b. places assigned them and order having been some
what restored Mr. Lincoln arose and delivered the lnau
SurIl Address
The reading OF the address occupied about half an
hour. It's delivery WAS loud, earnest and emphatic,
AID though but few OF his words reached further than
to 'he middle circle Of the multitude by which be was
surrounded yet the whole evnced their interest BY
frequent ouIbufsts Of applause.
THE OATH OF OFFICE.
AS soon as Mr. Lincoln concluded, Hon. Roger &. Ia
ley the venerable Chief Justice of the United States,
rose, aud in solemn and impressive manner admins
tered the oath Of office Mr.. Lincolg 20 the en- CT that
he will faithfully execute the once Il President of the
United Satts end viii, TO the best of his ability, pre-
serve protect and defend the Constitution OF the United
Stn,esn
Having administered the oath, Judge fancy copgrat-
Glaed Mr.. Lincoln amidst the loud applause Of the
sembled spectators and the stirring music of several
oArd s.
END or TVE CEREMONIES.
On the cCnclGs.n of the ceremonies the various mill
lry organizations retired their respective armOries,
and the mut,ile riurncd to their Dwellings, hotels and
otbe quarters withou! any serious accident or disturb
ance &c mar the erjoymens of the day.
THE POLICE
The police OF Washington city, under their chief,
apt Joha II. Goddard all 10 full uniform, rendered
very Ell ;ient aid 10 facilitating the general movements,
aud by ud!ciou' action, preventing any disturbance
several persons however had their pockets picked dur
ng the day. aud number of intoxicated persops
seen on the street
THE INAUGURIL GALL.
The festivities closet at night with the grand naugu
raoL ball which attended by considerable array OF
fashion and beauty from sections Of the
Try.
BUCHANAN LINCOLN.
When the reached the executive mansion, Mr..
Bu ,hauau Stepping the Threshold aid President
Lincoln that having conducted h-. safely through the
ceremonies ald introduced him TO his new home, he
would bid him farewell, wishing him Heavens blessing
upon ia new administration. President Lincoln with
J. ep feeling acknowledged this kind expression aud the
great plea. ure it would afford him to Mr.. Bu
chanan at the executive mansion. They then ehook
hands and Mr. Buchanan re-entered his carriage, aud
lief, for the residence Of Rcb Odld Esq, where he
mains until tomorrow afternoon, when he starts for
Baltimore.
The throny was immense 10 see President lincoln
lie received ubJu. five bundled in leasih STYLE when
he admonished by time aud the great Inauguration
bali arrangements that he must postpone further recep.
tons for the present.