The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1869-03-16
washington Correspondence.

10 over. Inc noise anu confusion lncls
dent to the Inauguration. has, in great
measure subsidized; and Washington has
assumed Its usual quiet. The occasion
brought together people from all sections
Of this vast country.
The morning Of the 18th dawned gloom.
lily enough the rain falling heavily, and
not a few Of those who hoped to find
pleasant weather, we're disappointed on
this suspicious occasion. Still. the In
auguration was not postponed on ac-
count of the weather. and the prepare.
tons which had been previously made,
were carried out to the letter. However,
Just previously to the exercises at the
Capitol, the sun broke through the clouds
and shined out clearly, betokening
pleasant and peaceful rule of Government
for the next four years to come. 'Let us
have Peace"
At an early hour, the sight seers had
taken possession of every conceiv allie en-
inence on the Avenue, such rs balconies,
temporary structures of timber, windows,
wagons, platforms, benches &c, were
rented at exhorbitant prices, by the excl
ted crowd. Twenty-Five and fifty dollars
were paid for a single window overlooking
the line of the procession So you see,
"Yankee Speculation is not entirely con-
fined to New England !"
The Juveniles, both black and white, to
escape the draft upon their pockets, as
usual, climbed trees, awning posts, signs,
from whence they might obtain a desira-
BILE view Of the procession az it passed
down to the Capitol, and especially their
great hero, Gen. Grant.
Long before ten o'clock the Senate
galleries were densely crowded, one half
ofthe occupants being ladies, and at eleven
o'clock not seat was to be obtained.
Upon the floor of the Senate rows of
comfortable arm chairs were arranged for
the Judges Of the Supreme Court, and
others In the rear of the Senate desks
were placed number of sofas, chairs &c.
every available space being occupied; or
binary wooden chairs were ''sand -wiched"
between the seats Of the Senators for the
accommodation of the members of the
House, A few minutes before IL O'Clock
the Supreme Court of the u. s., consists
ing of Chief Justice Chase, associate Jus,
tice Nelson, Grier, Clifford, Swayne, Miller,
Davis and Field, wearing their official
robes. entered by the south or main en-
trance, were shown to their seats on the
right of the Presidents desk.
At IL o'clock the string sounds ofAIar-
tional music were heard, and the head Of
the procession wheeled into the open space
before the Capitol, which was soon filed
with soldiers, firemcn, political organiza-
tons and associations. Banners and Flag
gave an animated appearance to the mass
the band played and the multi ude cheer
ed The scene was imposing indeed. The
Capitol seemed TO he swarming with in
mates, and there were crowds OIL the
roofs, and every available standing point.
The platform which Gen Grant was to
deliver his inaugural address alone was
unoccupied, except by band which per-
formed the martial airs on the occasion.
At a few minutes past II o'clock, the
President elect, Gen. Grant, leaning
Vice President Cofax leaning upon the
arm of Senator McCreery, entered the
Senate chamber, by the North entrance,
to the left of the presiding officer. Pres
ideht Colfax was escorted to the chair
with the retiring Vice President Protein,
Wade. by his side. Mr.. Wade called the
Senate 10 order, and introduced Vice
President elect Colfax to the Senate
Mr.. Colfax then delivered his address
Vice President Colfax Immediately call
ed the new Senate to order, and in few
moments after, a procession was formed
and proceeded to the platform on the east
side Of the Capitol. At about half,pasl
twelve o'clock the President elect appeared
on the platform and WAS greeted with
prolonged cheers. He was followed By
the Senate, the Diplomatic Corps in thei,
Court Dresses, officers Of the Army ami
Navy. The President elect came 70 tn
front of the platform, where there was :,
small table, upon which was copy of
the Bible. Near him was the stately
form of the Chief Justice, attended 10y
Mo uocoSiutco, All WcdiIlS t1til JuulCiil
robes.
As com as order could be restored, and
all things being in readiness, Chief Justice
Chase administered the oath otfice to Gen.
Grant. The oath was taken reyerently,
and then shouts and huzzas from the i'm
mense multitude hailed the new President,
while light battery fired a salute, an
nouncing the event throughout the Metro
polls. The President then preceded to
deliver his address, and after the ceremo-
MES were concluded, there were general
congratulations, and the troops passed in
review. President Grant then returned
to the Capitol, and soon afterwards tool .
carriage and was escorted safely to he
White House by the Military and other
organizations. Thus ended the Inaug :
ratira.
Now Col. l have written you long +
than l expected TO when commence J.,
but will gather up few random ideas
which find 'lying around loose, and
after have done so, will subside.
Washington g,ves symptoms Of the near
of .au, Ian.atx, IN, s,,oo,o