The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-03-06

II several smes The mon.nt that he concluded
this task No johnson turned to the audience and
idea Of the oaiA which no had just taken He had ut
tered but two or three sentences when Of the o
cials standing him had the good 10 stop him.
he having already occupied some nineteen minutes in
his speech and delayed the proceedings beyond
all usages They were unwilling that they
remarks Of this new ON, vial Il has hereto ore been
the to close all SPEECHES the moment that the
judges Of the Supreme Court aud diplomatic corps reach
the Senate Chamber Mr. Hynlin, in accordance With
this usage closed his speech lime to give Mr. johnson
seven minutes to make his remarks before the
arrival OF the above dignitaree. But Mr. johnson did
appear 70 understand the usage on such OCCASIONS
else not inclined TO follow then for the diplomatic
gentlemen hoard the bulk OF his spcsch and unfortu-
natey the worst part Of H. The momsnt that the new
Vice President had been senced, Mr.. HAmln declared
the old Senate adjourned Thus expired the Senate Of
the Thirty Congress- a fifteen minutes past twelve
o'clock.
Mr. Johnson Immediately called the new Senate 70
read Me proclamation Of the President converting the
Senate In extraordinary session. The newly elected
take the oath Of Office - their names were announced
Tho following gentlemen 70 this call stepped forwnrd
Mss Anino.y ..d csg HS"a Yiss
President johnson made another
He stepped forward with the Bible, held II out and
motoned TO the Senators 70 touch the Bible bow
their heads In assent and then ooned them away with
out repeating the oath in any FORM Most Of the Senators
left the stand when the mudds was discovered The
them the oath Of Office By this time 1t became apparent
that besides Mr. johnson would have 70 conduct
the business Of the Senate
Without giving an opportunity for any further dis
graceful scenes Mr. Forney that the process
sion would then be formed to conduct the President elect
TO the platform at the east entrance Of tho building
where the oath or Office would be administered Az he
announced the order In which they would FORM the dis
tinguished guests fell into line. In moment more the
procession had disappeared from the Senate Chamber,
with Marshal Lamon at Its head. and taken is place on
the platform at the east entrance This signal for
stampede from the gallery The ladies rushed out with
Of crlnoline was sight TO behold, and In less time
than IL takes 70 relate II the galleries were
emptied and the seats, which but few moments
before occupied by the beauty and talent Of the
try, presented . barren sight The gay scene which
greeted the eyes OF all present had disappeared to DO
seen no moro at present
ON THE PLATFORM.
Ladies' Senator'S negroes, Justices secretaries diplo
mats and people generally tumbled upon the platform
pell NELL
from the President, and sat down together They
seemed very friendly. Stanton had his arm around
Stewards neck, and constantly whispered In his ear
johnson talked to everybody Chief Justice Chase sat
erect and dignihed evidently a. ing that he ought to
be bs0v - ps0%
cluded ladies from the Ave s0 the platform Every
black face beaned with joythor pride Maor Generals
Hooker and Ingalls, were in slit Colonies ad captains
were as plentiful as In June
The President smiled TO himself and seemed greatly 70
enjoy the sunshine which now streamed upon him Ho
was drs.ssd In black with plain frock coat In his
1e marshals Of the day were grouped arotlnd the
Prdent, swelling with pride, and often excludas him
ronIsphk The planks q the platform were vet ana
no.s Justify al their Han 70 the t A could
scascey be soppdhosecm tho platform nothing Souid
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