Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-04


history, which, to-day, I feel that / can AFFORD
to disregard in view Of your verdict, which 1
gratefully accept as my vindication.
After the Address.
Although the President read in quite loud
tone OF voice, his words were inaudible even 70
persons directly below him, owing TO the stiff
breeze which was blowing at the time, and
which interfered with the Transmission of
sound. After he had been reading about five
minutes, battery stationed south Of the Capt.
An enterprisng photographer had erected a
tower. on the summit of which he had perched
his comera obscure. and during the reading of
the address was busily engaged in taking views
VI INC scene TIE pprs,nrxr
wore dark blue beaver overcoat with velvet
collar, and dark pants, and did not seem to be
at all unduly excited by the fattering ovation
which he received from those of his country
men who had assembled to witness his reinaug-
nration. As the last word of the inaugural
address fell from his lips, and he made his
obesance to the multitude,
ANOTHER TREMENDOUS CHEER
burst from the assembage, in the midst OF
which the cannon again doomed forth a salute,
and the bands Of the various organizations
present struck up, the fire. gongs Changed, and
orders to reform the line for
THE HoNEwARD MARCH
At the conclusion OF the Presidents address.
the members OF the Senate. preceded by Mr..
French, Sergeant alarms, the Vice President
and Secretary, returned to the Senate chamber.
rial committee OF arrangements was escorted
up the avenue by the procession, which contIn-
ned up 18th street TO 10 10th street and thence
down the avenue, the President and party leay-
ing the line at the corner Of 18th street and
PENNSYLVANIA avenue. They arrived at the
Executive Mansion at y O'Clock. The Boston
Lancers donned their overcoats the return
trip, the keen air reminding them of New
England winters gale.
The troops were frequently cheered by the
crowd on the sidewalks ON the return of the
procession, the Boston Lancers, and other con-
spicuous companies in the line receiving great
applause. At the corner of 10th street a Short
Presidents carriage. Two enthusiastic colored
men advanced and shook hands with the Presi-
dent, the crowd cheering and swinging their
hats.
The President and party, after a short rest .
proceeded to the grand stand on the Avenue.
immediately in front OF the house, where num-
Der OF personal friends, members OF the Senate
and House and their ladies joined them. The
procession was by this time on the way dow
and passed in review, paving marching salute.
The procession on reaching 18th street was con-
sidered dismissed, each organi cation marching
direct TO quarters.
Scenes and Incidents.
For the mass no were the seconimicheal
order" several shops displayed signs as fol-
lows: Sandwiches ten cents cup of coffee
ten cents. bowl of soup ten cents" and il is
needless TO say they were well-patronized; as
also the cake stands situated on the cross
streets.
The detectives of the Metropolitan police
force have been on the alert during the mast
week for the light fingered crew, and the lepots
especially have been carefully watched upon
the arrival of trains. As soon as the ''gonnofis'
made Their appearance they were co!lare,i and
marched off To safe quarters.
Street signs, 80 Boots BACKED. clothes brushed
and papers to read,' attracted attention dn.
custom.
An aged colored individual. with his baggage
and likely provision) in coffee sack, attracted
notice az he made his way through the crowds
greeting all whom he met with How you do
boss"
THE NEW YORK REPUBLICAN ASSOCIATIONS
gave their last sociable i'm the Masonic Temple
last M ght, rendered as a compliment TO visiting
Trends from the Empire state snjourning in our
city during the inaugural ceremonies. pro-
fusion OF decorations iii the hall, with the coat
OF arms OF all the states. and a snrfeit of bunt-
ing, guidOns, and sweet feathered songsters and
flowers, served TO add an attractiveness to the
ball room rarely equalled and never excelled by
any state organization. Among those who par
uclpated III the festivities incident TO the occa-
SION were many prominent i'm political and
social life IN the great Empire state, who. with
a large sprinkling of our Washington beaux and
bellies, enjoyed the pleasures of the event until
the morning hours were well advanced. The
members of the Union Republic an general com
mIttee headed this association.
PICKPoCRETs. ETC.
IL Is believed that number of professional
plckpockets yentJlred into the CITY last evening
to ply their calling among the crowd to-day
ana those who carry valuables on their persons
crowded places. A number of New York, PhiI-
adelphia and Baltimore detective officers also
arrived last night close upon their trail, and
VIII remain here a few DAYS. The close yiyi-
lance OF these officers on the trains whree the
thieves have been trying to work. has no Doubt
driven them in here. Several suspicious char
night by these officers, where they will be kent
in close quarters for few DAYS.
THE COLUMBIA LAW BUILDING
was the headquarters of various colored organ
Baltimore.
last night they enjoyed themselves i'm singing
&c. The hall was handsomely decorated. a.
described i'm Yesterdays STAR, the work being
done by Lerch and wayman.
A LOST BABY.
Last night. Officer Huntington picked ND a
little boy about two wears old, on street east
OF the railroad depot. who had got lost from his
parents. The little fellow was nearly suffocate
with the dust, which was blowing i'm clouds, and
would soon have persisted with cold had he not
been discovered by the officer who took him
into the depot and left him in charge of the
woman who keeps the coffee stand. Soon after
alarm, each Gliding the other " it'll carelesSness
in not looking after the baby. They hurried OF
IN the Baltimore train, which was just leaving.
without telling their names or even thankine
the officer for his trouble.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES.
NOtw ithstanding the severity OF the weather
tne lnnnN OF strangers from all sections, con-
tinued last night on every train, and although
the arrivals were quite frequent over both the
northern roads, the rush was unabated. So far
tucic uis bcen no lack OF accommodations al
the hotels and boarding houses. Many of our
citizens who have spare rooms have 1ppened
their houses to dodgers to accommodate the pro-
priefors Of some of the hotels already filed In
some cases table accom- moda atoms can be pro-
yided at the hotels when lodgings cannot be
procured.
The avenue this morning was alive with fut-
terrlng decorations, and at an early hour. many
ladies took seats in the temporary balconies
erected in front of the stores. buried to the chin
IN furs and wrappings, waiting to see the move
ments OF the soldiers and different civic organ
| izations as they passed towards Eth street to
| take position in line.
Last evening, between 4 and O'Clock, Mr..
john Il. Dawson, while on his way to a rehearsal
| ofthe 81. Johns church choir, was relieved OF
his gold watch and chain on the avenue cars.
near tn street. Just four years ago last light
he met with a similar loss. Inauguratons are
unluckly for John.
| The New York train on the Baltimore and
| Ohio road this morning had to stop at street
not being able to reach the depot on account o,
| the cars preceding the train filling up the
track. At the Baltimore and Potomac depot.
| although these many extra cars, there was a
sufficient number Of sidlings to accommodate
all and the trains ran up to the depot as usual
to deliver their passengers.
| hack, belonging to Mr.. Cruit's stables ami
| driven by George Washington, ran over a voung
man, a BaltinOfean, named Julius Graham al
| 2oclOck. opposite The STAR Office and severe
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