Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-03-05
Especial to the Gold Hin Daily News. by inc A''A"
Tic and Pacific Telegraph Llne'I
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMs.
A Grand Time In Washing-
ton Yesterday!

TO-DAY's KILOGRAMS.
A Grand Time In Washlng-
ton Yesterday!
THE INAUGURATION CEREMONIES
OF PRESIDENT GRANT AND VICE
PRESIDENT COLFAX!
WASHINGTON, March 4.-The day
opened rainy, and the route Of the pro-
cession wa soon thronged with thou
sands of people.
General Grant arrived at headquarters
ut 0 o'clock, aud congratulAtory dis
patches from members of the Berlin En-
change were handed him.
Mr.. Colfax arrived at headquarters at
10 o'clock, and went to General Grants
Office.
The troops and military organizations
having been formed, General Grant
entered n splendid open carriage win
Mr.. Rawlings, and Mr.. Colfax was In
the next carriage with Admiral Bailey
The procession started, the INT
playing Hail to the Chief"
The troops were drawn up along the
public square, and presented arm Ms
the carriage of the President elect
passcd amid cheers and enthusiasm.
Eight grand divisions were in the pro-
cession. The First Regulars were I'M
der General %Cadwalader, and escorting
the President elect. Sccond-Volun-
tccrs, Including two colored organiza-
tons. Third-Civil officers Of the Gov
crnwcnt, foreign ministers, electors,
officers of tho army and navy, marines,
authorities of Washington, Georgetown
and other places, Republican o%rganiza-
tion,, soldiers, sailors and Fire Depart
menls.
The head of the procession reached
the Capitol, when General Grant en-
tered to take the oath and deliver his
inaugural address.
The crowd in front WAS the greatest
ever before witnessed here.
Tho procession was an hour in pass
ing n given point.
The Diplomatic Corps and other
guests arrived. The Diplomats came in
q body, and attracted attention by the
sulcndor of their uniforms and their
dignifed barring.
Among those particularly noticed
were Mr.. Thornton, Of England Mr..
B~erthony, of the French Legation Mr..
Cerranta, OF the Italian, and Blaquc
Boy, the Turkish Minister.
The President and Vice President en-
tered by u side door, arm j in arm, with
Messrs. Cragir and McCrcery, the com
nittee TO escort them to the Chamber.
Before they reached the space in
front of the chair, tho door of the main
entrance opened, and the Justices o.
the Supreme Court, headed by Chic
Justice Chase, clad in their robes o.
Office, entered, and took their seats in
front of the rostrum.
General Grant was conducted to q
chnir in front of the Clerks desk, facing
the audience. He exhibited his usual
self possession.
The seat 10 the left Of General GRAM
was in readiness for President Johnson,
but il was not occupied. lie was not Al
the Capitol this morning, but he signed
bills at the White House.
The presiding officer announced his
readiness for tho Inauguration. Vice
President Colfx advanced, and the
oath was administered to him by the
presiding officer. Mr.. Colfax delivered
an address, at the conclusion of which,
tho Senators elect came forward MS thcil
names were called and took the oath
which was administered by Mr.. Colfax,
The organization Of the Senate being
completed, tho procession was formed,
and the occupants of the floor proceeded
to the east portico, to witness the ccre.
monies of Inauguration.
The platform vas decorated with
cvergrcens, the pillars wroathod with
flags, and an immense crowd was in
front, with enthusiasm, music, cannon,
etc. General Grant rat with his wife
and children, and Generals Dent, Sharp
and Casey.
Chief Justice Chase administered the
oath, md President Grant advanced
and delivered his Inaugural Address,
after which he entered his carriage, and
proceeded to the White House.
The Senators returned to their cham
Der, and resumed the session, which was
soon adjourned to IL o'clock tomorrow.
Farther Particulars Of tho. Inauguration
Ceremonies.
WASHINGTON, March a. General
Grant was met at the White House by
General Schoield, who had been left by
President johnson in charge Of the
Executive Office. Johnson left the
White House at noon with his Cabinet,
except General Schofeld.
Mr.. Colfax accompanied General
Grant, and the members Of Grants
staff were all present, and n multitude
congregated outside, in tho belief that
there would be a general reception, but
tho President decided not to have my.
This afternoon the following dispatch
was handed to General Grant:
"BERLIS, March 4.-Presidcnt Grant,
White House: Ny cordial congratula-
lions on this solemn day. BrsxARK."
Tho Indian Appropriation and the
Denver Railroad bills failed to receive
the signature of Johnson-all the other
bills presented were signed.
The father Of President Grant met
with nm accident, on returning from the
Inauguration ceremonies, going out of
the Capitol. He fell backward down
stairs, sustaining severe but not dan