Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-03-15
TaE RAFTsmAn's JOURNAL.

universal applause the General was ESCORT
| ed to the White House. Before thirty
days were passed. the dark border of the
| National Inteligencer announced to the na-
| tion the loss of its executive.
The Inauguration of James K. Polk.
The 4th of March, lS45, was remarkable
for the unpropitious state OF the weather.
the morning being wet and lowering, but
the spirit and perseverance OF the specta-
tors were proof against any unfavorable IN
| huence of the weather. AT ii o clock the
| President elect, at Coleman s Hotel, MIR. Polk
| and his predecessor, Mr.. Tyler riding to-
gether In an open carriage. Arriving at the
Capitol the two Presidents entered the
Senate Chamber together Here process
sion was formed that proceeded to the east
end of the Capitol, where the President E.
lect delivered an address, remarkable only
for its length: at the conclusion of which
the Chief Justice, r. B. Taney, administ-
cred the oath, when the President proceed
ed by circuitous course to the President S
house, to receive the congratulations of his
fellow countrymen.
The Inauguration of Zachary Taylor.
On the 4th of March, lS49, Zachary Tay-
lor was sworn into Office. AT II o'clock,
the members of the Senate met in their
chamber and formed into procession. The
Marshal of the District of Columbia lead
ing; next the Supreme Court of the Uni
ted States Here the President elect, lean
ing on the arm of the late Chief Executive,
| the Vice President, with full Senate, and
the Diplomatic Corps brought up the rear.
| General Taylor delivered the shortest lnaug-
ural on record, at the concluson of which,
| r. b. Taneyi administered the usual oath.
al, but the ceremony was almost oppressive.
The Inauguration of Franklin Pierce.
The first Inauguration which was attended
with show was that of Franklin Pierce The
procession which usually accompanied the
President elect was on this occasion extend
ed over mile in length The usual arrange
ment was made. In an open barouche stood
the incoming President, supported by his
predecessor and surrounded by the marshals.
The whole corps Of foreign ministers were
present in full custome and made the i'm
posing scene still more grand. The route
of parade was disturbed by band of men
disguised as beggars, who while adding to
The fantasy of the uniqueness of the exhibition,
detracted considerably from its dignity. 4
general fight with the masqueraders enliven-
ed the monotony, the disturbers being re-
warded with severe personal injuries An
immense stage was erected on which all the
dignltaries present were seated. After the
administering of the oath by the Chief jus
| tice this being the fifth time he performed
the ceremony, the inaugural address was read
by President Pierce in a distinct voice. At
the conclusion the procession again formed
| and returned, dropping Millard Fillmore at
| Willard :.
The Inauguration Of James Buchanan.
| At an early hour of the day, the guns at
| the Navy I ard awoke the city, and contin-
ual salutes with music and general joy, were
visible throughout the day An immense
procession conducted the President elect to
the scene Of his triumph Twenty-four
| military organizations, seven clubs and asso-
| Citations, anC several fire companies partici-
pated in the line of march. On proceed
| ing up Pennsylvania Avenue, number Of
| Baltimoreans displayed loaded revolyers;
| but, although great alarm was occasicned-
| it being considered the conclusion of the at
| tempted assassination at the National Hotel
no one was injured.
On arriving at the destination, the militia
~ drew up in open ranks, and the Presi-
den's carriage passed on in its return.
| Shortly after - clock, the favored few
who had access to the Senate Chamber ap-
| peared on the immense platform erected for
their accommodation. On the appearance of
| Mr. Buchanan, cheer after cheer rent the air.
He took his seat on the front of the stage.
In his rear were the President and Commit
| tee of Arrangements Back of the Chief
| Justice and the Supreme Court were the
Vice President and the members of the
Senate Finally the diplomatic corps, and
invited guests. After reading his inaugu-
raj address Mr. Taney administered the oath
| of Office. The ex-President with the for
eign ministers, then came forward and of
| fered their congratulations amidst the cheers
of the vast assembly Amidst the thunder
ing of cannon the ceremonies terminated.
The Inauguration Of Abraham Lincoln
| Monday, March A, 1861, was day men,
4 orable in the history of our country. The
| Senate had been in session all Sunday, and
| refused to adjourn until the legal limitation
caused its dissolution. The usual process
| sion was augmented by heavy volunteer
| force As danger was rumored to the President
elect The route was of the ordinary length,
and when the barouche containing the two
Presidents arrived at the Capitol, the mill
tary, presenting arms did honor to the Ex-
ecutive. Mounted orderlies were stationed
at every corner to summon military aid in
case of any outbreak. The dawning day of
war was already grown distinct enough to
reveal the fearful future At IL o clock the
Senate expired but the extra session was at
once opened by the new Vice President.
The lion and the lamb were together on the
floor of the Senate. One group, composed
of Messrs. Chase, Wigfall Crittenden and
Wilson, were engaged in informal CONVEX
sation. AT o'clock the Supreme Court
was announced, when, the Senate rising, the
judiciary swept in in their long robes of of