Evening star., 1865-03-04
this excluding soldiers returning from fur

HtI-n 1es arscted on the steps of the east
front OF the Capitol, OF sufncient afea " aH ~,
commodate the President anu anu ciosaS at ~ ali
eyreDt those supplied with the tallsmanlc pass
of the Sergeant at Arms OF the senate. During
! the last three or four days the attendance OF
.ns .,s;tors At the Capitol had increased wonder
| fnIiv. and Yesterday the throng was so I'M
rnense rs to obstruct all the halls and passages,
! and interfere not little with the preparations
| for to-day's ceremonies. The Sergeant at.
| Arms Of the Senate held levee at his office in
! the Capitol, issuing tickets of admission. These
were given to Senators, members OF the House,
the Presidents suite, foreign legations, men,
bers of the press, and their respective families
Many, however, availing themselves OF Sen
atorial infiut nee to secure passes, erected an
entrance where they had no business to come,
and not few slipped in many hours previous
to the ceremonies, and patiently awaited the
arrival OF the procession.
The old trick OF shysters, g Member OF the
press, sir" did not work at all. The precau.
tiens against all such schemes were well taken.
and non. plussed many a complacent chap
who f1attered himself with the idea of his own
courteous but inexorable. The regular repre-
sentatives of the press belonging to Congress
received tickets promptly; to all others an in
variable refusal was given.
The park in front OF the Capitol was stripped
Of much of the building material which oc-
cupied its broad area and on the marble blocks
plank flooring was laid, so that no portion OF
the grounds were left obstructed. The en-
frances on the north and south sides OF the park
were enlarged. and nothing neglected that was
necessary to afford favorable Opportunities to
the crow d for comfortably witnessing the in.
terestiDg ceremonies.
Now and Then.
! -Four years ago the preparations were OF
fsr more warliKe character. The city was
filled with rebels who proclaimed their senti-
ments boldly in the streets, and limited violence
| to the Executive. National airs were Kissed
down in public places of Amusement, loyal
men were assaulted on the avenue, and cheers
for jeff. Davis were of common occurrence.
For sometime previous to the inauguration
there had been threats of bloodshed on that oc-
casion, and the military authorities taxed their
brains for devices to prevent any such catas.
trophe. Every preparation was made for
fighting. The volunteer organi cations in the
procession were supplied with cartridges,
sharps hooters were posted at C on venient spots
along the avenue and on the roofs of buildings,
and at the market house small force OF in.
fantry was posted for the support of the rifle.
men in that vicinity. Gen. Scott, with Magru-
der's and Fry's batteries, were at the corner
of Delaware avenue and b street, ready for
action, the gunners and drivers remaining at
their posts throughout the ceremonies. Gen.
Scott in the meantime kept his scouts busily
occupied visiting all parts OF the dense crowd
and watching tor the first indication of trouble.
The day, however, passed Off quietly, but the
teverlsh anxiety OF that morning. and the GER
tainty OF terrible bloOdshed following any riot.
Gus demonstration, created Impressions Oh the
minds of those who were present that probably
The commandant (Magruder) Of one of these
batteries referred TO left Washing ton a fe days
siter, and subsequently was made General
by the rebels.
Pennsylvania avenue, about the time OF the
starting of the procession. presented brilliant
appearance indeed, despite the unpleasant
sidewalks and the windows and balconies of
private and public buildings. The long colo.
made of the Treasury Building bore an immense
freight of human beings, and the west front of
the Capitol was similarly loaded.
The State Department attracted much atten-
ton by its brilliant display OF gracefully draped
daes; as did the War Department by its dis
play of flags an d also of arches, and other dec.
Orations OF evergreen.
The national flag in some shape, mammoth
or miniature, was to be seen at every available
point along the avenue, and upon the various
carriages, cars, harness Of horses, &C., on the
streets, giving an exceedingly lively appear.
ance 10 the scene.
At the White House.
As early as nine o'clock @ crowd began to
assemble in front OF the White House, on Penn
sylvania avenue, and in short time both sides
OF the street were completely lammed up by
those eager to see the President, but they were
disappointed in dong so, he was called to
the Capitol early this morning to sign num-
ber of important bills passed by both houses
CT Congress yesterday and last night, where he
remained, and consequently was not in the
70 eeSsn oto as Xas Aa ye minutes
ber OF United States marshals acting as MS
aids, entered the east gate of the enclosure
leading TO the Presidents mansion, for the
purpose OF escorting the President out and as.
signing him to his position In line. At this
time it was first discovered that the President
was at the Capitol, when Marshal Lamon i'm
mediataly detailed Marshal Millard, of Phila.
delphia. and Marshal Murray, OF New Lork.
to escort Mrs. Lincoln through the crowd to
the Capitol. Mrs. Lincoln then entered her
carriage, in company with Senators Harlan
and Anthony, and passed out the west gate of
the enclosures Of the White House, under es.
cort OF the Union Light uard, and drove in
advance of the procession to the Capitol.
The Procession
AS the hour for starting the line OF process
sion approached the clouds broke away aus
piciously disclosing clear sky in the west The
procession formed on the avenue, between 15X
and both streets, and commenced to move about
halt past eleven a. m. in the following order:
One hundred and nineteen Metropolitan Po-
hcemen, under charge of Superintendent Rich
ards.
Squadron 10th N. Y. cavalry, commanded by
Capt. Leary, followed by the band Of the lst
brigade Neter n Reserve Corps.
Section OF the ith u. j. artillery, Lieut. King
In command.
The 1st brigade Veteran Reserve corps com.
manded by Col. Gile. headed by the Finley
Hospital band.
The corporate authorities OF Washington, es-
coTting the visiting delegation Of the Baltimore
municipal government.
Delegation Of the Washington Turner's Asso-
citation, accompanied by fine band OF music.
The Firemen.
This portion Of the procession was in charge
OF Mr.. VIM. Dickson, Chief Engineer of the
Steam Fire Brigade, as Marshal.
The Government steam fire brigade, it was
expected, would have led off this portion Of the
procession, but an order was unexpectedly is
sued last evening that the mem bers of the COM
panies-Hlbernia, Meigs and Rucker-should
remain at their quarters SO that in case Of fire
they should not be out OF the way.
THB PHILADELPHIA FIRRMEN.
Chief Engineer d. M. Lyle and assistant Engi.
neer j. s. Robinson.
Good Will Engine, No. 30, headed by the
Liberty Cornet Band, and marshalled by W.
j. Pascoe, came next. This company had
with them three splendid steam fire engines
drawn by six powerful bay horses, and mem.
bers OF the company drew a beautiful hose
case, which was finely decorated. There were
SO men In the line, first six stalwarth axemeu,
then six pipemen, and six torch bearers, fol.
lowed by the members.
Perseverance Hose, No. S, with about sixty
members. drawing q beautiful hose carriage
which was handsomely decorated. The mem.
bers Of this company are an ATHLETIC lockinr