Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1869-03-11

for General.Graat was n readiness. ior
President Johason. but was l.ot oecu-
pied. nor was The latter in the Capi,o.
this morning.
INAUGURATION or THE VICE PRESIDENT.
The Presiding Officer having an
nounced that all was in readiness for
the Inauguration of Vice President
elect, Mr.. Colfax advanced ap tie steps
of the rostrum, and facing the Presid-
ing Officer, took the usual oath of OF
fee which the latter administered
Turning to the Senate, Mr.. Colfex de-
livered the following address, which
was listened 10 with the deepest atten-
ton, and was distinctly audible to all:
ADDRESS OF THE VICE PRESIDENT.
SENAroRs--In entering upon the du-
ties in this Chamber, to the perform
ance of which l have been called by the
people of the United States, ! realize |
fully the delicacy as we'll as the re-
sponsibility of the position. Presiding
over body whose members are in so /
large a degree my seniors in age, not
chosen by the body itself, l shall GER
tainly need the assistance of your sup
port and your generous forbearance
and confidence. But pledging to you
all faithful and inhexible impartiality
in the administration ofyour rules, and
earnestly desiring to cooperate with
you in making the deliberations of the
Senate worthy, not only of its historic
renown, but also of those States whose
commissions you hold, am row ready
to take the oath of Office required by
law.
NEW SENATORS SWORN IN.
At its conclusion, the Senator's elect
came forward as their names were call
ed and took the Senatorial oath of of
fee, which was administered by the
newly inducted Vice President.
ADJOURNMENT To THE EAST PoRrIco.
The organization of the new Senate
having been completed, it was an
nounced that the Senate, Supreme
Court and invited spectators would
proceed to the east portico of the Cap
itol, to participate in the ceremonies of
the Inauguration of the President elect.
A procession was accordingly formed,
and the late occupants of the floor of
the Senate proceeded through the cor
riders and rotunda' to the place indi-
Gated.
ARRANGEMENTS ON THE PoRTICo.
In front of the portico. but about ten
feet lower (being on level with the
first landing place Of the flight-of mar
Bile steps, had been constructed a plat
form capable of accommodating, to-
gether with the steps, about five hun
dred OF six hundred persons. 1t had
a semi-circular front, which was cover
ed with wreaths of evergreens. The
National flag was also entwined, with
two of the columns supporting the ped
iment of the portieo On reaching the
platform the President elect took seat
provided for him directly in front of
the center. Vice President Colfax,
and the Sergeant-at-Arms in charge of
the ceremonies sitting on his right, and
Chief Justice Chase of the Supreme
Court on his left The Senate Com
mittee of Arrangements was near at
hand and next in the rear. The Asso-
ciate Judges of the Supreme Court oc
cupied seats on the left, and The mem
bers and Secretary Of the Senate on the
right. The Diplomatic Corps were 10
have occupied seats next in rear Of The
Supreme Court, but were not sufficient
ly alert to prevent themselves from be
ing crowded into the background by
members of the House Of Representa-
tives, and others, who secured the
foremost places remaining, and left the
diplomates 10 take their chances with
officers of The army and navy, and 9TH
ers, on the steps Of the portico, where
perhaps they Jared better, being less
crowded, and having a better view of
the general scene. The rain had ceas-
ed, and, though the atmosphere was
damp and heavy, the weather seemed
to have no chilling effect upon the gen
eral enthusiasm. The grounds oppo-
site, and streets adjoining, were packed
with human beings. Near Gen. Grant,
and little behind him, sat Mrs. Grant,
accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Sharp,
and Mrs Casey, her sister-in-law; Mrs.
General Dent and her children, Jennie
and Nellie, and Masters Fred and U.
S., Jr.
ADMINISTRATION OF TIE OATH.
The shouts and bursts Of music
from a dozen bands subsided as the !
President elect and Chief Justice Of
the United States arose simultaneously,
and the latter commenced in clear
and solemn tones to recite the formula ,
of the Presidential oath of Office, which, I
as General Grant reyerentially took, the
boom Of cannon and shouts of the vast ,
multitude burst forth. Partial quiet !
having been restored, the President J
rose and proceeded to read from man !
uscript, his inaugural address.
HOW IT WAS RECEIVED. {
His voice was not audible except to &
persons on or near the front of the plat 8
form, but at every pause the satisfac- i
ton manifested by those who were near i
at hand, was responded to BY cheers c
and shouts from the crowd more dis {
tant, and some of the pointsofthe address t
were quietly circulated from mouth to i
mouth, and made the occasion for ap- c
plause, even for some time after their (
utterance. I
a TABLEAU. /
During the delivery of the address
little Nellie Grant was lifted over the Z
Il !