The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-03-04
FROM WASHINGTON
Special Despatch to The EUsntno Telegraph.
The Multitude.

Special Despatch to The Evening Telegraph.
The Multitude.
WASHINGTON, March Notwithstanding the
disagreeable condition OF the weather. the ave-
nues and streets were crowned soon after day
light. The regiment of Philadelphia fremen
arrived this morning at 4 o'clock, while the
House was still in session, and resolution was
passed allowing them to sleep in the hall OF the
house all night. They were on the avenue
among the first this morning, and their bright
red uniform attracted much attention.
The Headquarters.
The greatest crowd was at General Grants
headquarters where a multitude assembled for
the purpose of getting glimpse of the Presi
dentelect. he reached headquarters about
half-past nine O'Clock, where the 9th Cavalry
was drawn up to receive him. The military
rendezvoused in the immediate vicinity of the
headquarters, and presented fine appearance.
The Retiring Presidents Escort.
At halfpast 10 an escort of United States
troops, under Colonel Wallace, formed in Penn.
sylvania avenue. facing the Presidential Man
sion, to receive and escort President johnson
and President and Vice-President elect. Car
riages were provided for them and their suites.
Then came the Committee of Arrangements of
the Senate and House in carriages, followed by
the 18th Infantry, preceded by band of that
regiment, the Ath Infantry, and United States
marines, together with battery of artillery.
The Procession
then formed in the order previously fixed upon,
and moved down Pennsylvania avenue to wards
the Capitol. The crowd in the streets was so
great that 1t was with difficulty they could be
kept clear. The windows of the houses and
stores and roofs ofhouses were filled with men,
nd oh NJ l,a
ever been witnessed at any previous Inaugural
tion. The procession reached the Capitol about
half-past IL o'clock.
Despatch TO the Associated Press.
A Dismal Day to Begin with.
WAsHlNeToN March 4.-The day dawned In
striking contrast to the bright sunshine aud
warm atmosphere of yesterday. Dull clouds
obscured the sun, and dsagreeable rain,
which commenced falling during the night,
somewhat disappointed the hopes, but in no
respect dampened the ardor OF the many
thousands who are here for the purpose of
enjoying the grand scenes of the. day, and of
engaging in the important and interesting oere
monies.
The Way to the Capital ThrOnged.
At an early hour this morning the route along
which the procession of escorts to pass was
tbronged with multitude of people who availed
themselves OF every position presenting itself,
in doorways and on balconies and porticoes,
from which view of the parade can be OBJ
tanned. The long granite poItico of the Frea-
sury Department fronting on Thirteenth street
was early occupied by those ambitious TO secure
fine position for birds eye view.
The ThrOng Increases.
Later in the morning every window along the
route was occupied by crowds OF spectators, the
majority OF them being ladies. Flags and
streamers and notices decorate the line OF pro-
cessiop, and the general JOY of the occasion II
manifested In the elaborate preparations made
| everywhere in honor of the eventful day, an(
the hearty plaudits of the surging multitude.
| Arrival OF General Grants Body Guard
| The first appearance of troops at headquarter
this morning was Company X, OF the 6th United
States Cavalry, General Grants body guard
| under command OF Brevet Lieutenant COlone
Mason. They were headed by their regimenta
hand. and all we'll mounted and finely equppe
They drew up in line in front of headquarters
Gen. Grant Reaches His Headquarters
Shortly after O'Clock Gederal Grant arrives
in his cafrisge, a fine open pheton, accom-
panied by General Rawlins, of his staff an
imme diately proceeded TO his Office, the cavalr
band discoursing lively music on his arrival
General Grant was attired in citizens dress.
A German Greeting to General Grant
Directly after General Grant reached his offie
at headquarters to-day, the following cabl
telegram was placed on his tablet
"March A. lS69.-To President Grant, Wash
ington:-ln honor of the man and the day
Three cheers tor the President. Signed, mem
bers of the Berlin Exchange, Prussia.
"FRIrz MAYER
The members of his staff had all arrived il
advance of him.
The President and Vice-President Elect
Vice President elect Colfax reached heat
quarters shortly after 10 O'Clock, aud wen
Immediately into General Grants office, an
after a cordial greeting with the President elec
and the members OF his stat, entered into con
versation with the gentlemen present on ord
nary topics.
!. In the meanwhile the troops and militar
; organizations had commenced forming at tn
; different points from which they were 70 joi