The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1873-03-22
GRANTS SECOND INAUGURATION
Imposing Military and Civic Pageant
The Presidents Inaugural Addres

Early in the day the military and
civic organizations, from their differ
ent headquarters, began assembling
on Pennsylvania avenue, west of the
Executive. Mansion. BY 1890 A. Nj.
they were all in position. The ave
nue. by this time was alive with per
sons to witness the military portion
of the ceremonies.
Many of the visitors found their wav
to the Executive Mansion to see the
start. Many visited the White House
before the time for the parade but it
was closed. No persons were admitted.
The clerks and military attaches of the
President were at the capital. Matters
were exceedingly quiet at the Execu-
tive Mansion.
Prompt to the time decided upon by
General Barry, Grand Marshal, for
the moving OF the procession, the
troops were in readiness and began
the line of march. They were preced-
ed by platoon of mounted police,
followed by the second United States
artillery band, with the Grand Mar
shal, his assistants, and military and
civil organization.
The President occupying an open car
rlage, accompanied by Senators Cra-
gin, Logan and Bayard, joined the pro-
cesslon soon after starting, taking po-
sltion IN the third division of the
parade. The carriage in which he sat
was drawn by four closely clipped
mouse-colored horses. His appearance
was the signal for hearty cheering,
waving of handkerchiefs, and other
demonstrations of applause; as
he rode along. Immediately preceding
his carriage was his escort, first the
troops of Philadelphia, city cavalry di-
vision under command of Col Auden-
ried and the additional military part
Of 1t consisted of the Presidents mount
ed guard of this city, the Governors
mounted guard of Boston Lancers;
the Nlce-Presldent and Governor of
this district complies mg the division.
The second division If the process
sion, consisted OF military, including
the Cadets from West Point, Mid
shipmen from Annapolis, United
States artillery on foot, battalion of
United States Marines, the Old Guard,
a New York company, the St. Louis
National Guards, and several VIOLIN
teer organizations from this city.
The first division consisted of United
States troops commanded by Gen. Up
ton.
Among the organizations in the
4th division were organisations
from Philadelphia, Albany, Baltimore,
Duquesne grays of Pittsburg, and five
bands OF music, In the 9Th division
were the ID Connecticut, 9Th New
York, Sd New Jersey, and 9Th Indiana
regiments. The 9th division consisted
OF colored troops, who presented a
creditable appearance.
The remaining part OF the process
sion divided into six divisions-were,
under the Nlarshalship of members of
the Washington Fire Department.
These divisions included officials of
the general and city governments and
political clubs from the different states,
and the Washington and Baltimore
Schuetzen Vereins.
A large mounted squad of police pre-
coded the procession and kept the i'm
mense crowd from encroaching on the
line of march.
Altogether the civic and military or
CARNATIONS numbered at least $4,000
men, and made an imposing display.
Nearly every organization in the line of
march was accompanied by an effective
brass band. The route was enliyened
by excellent music for space Of nearly
two miles IN length, causing the spec
tators tor time to forget the intensely
npplnS atmosphere and clouds of dust
driven by the wind against their faces.
AS the procession turned into the
avenue from Fifteenth street, crowds
OF spectators thronged along the side
walks from the intersecting streets. I'm
a moment the great thoroughfare was
alive with at least 80, 600 people
who, Notwithstanding the excitement
preserved excellent order. As the va
nous organizations drew nearer the
Capitol the crowd thickened, until the
entire vicinity OF the Capitol grounds
was filed
Long before the procession had been
formed immense crowds of people were
on their way to the Capitol, the rear
approaches to which, however. were
guarded by large force of policemen
and soldiers, who kept back all except
favored few-about 1900 persons
| bearing tickets of admission to the
Senate Chamber. The galleries were
tllled as soon as the doors were opened.
The foor OF the Senate began to fill up
quite early with distinguished invited
guests, Including many of the highest
military and naval officers Of the
| Government, who occupied seats
together to the left and rear of the
Senators. Among them were Generals
Sherman and Sheridan and Admiral
| Porter. The routine business of the
Senate was proceeded with without in
terruptlon until about half past II.
when the diplomatic corps appeared at
the main entrance and attracted atten
ton as they filed down the centre aisle
In their gorgeous court costumes. The
Spanish Minister, Blaquo Bey, having
| been longest IN service in WASHINGTON.
headed the corpse as its dean He was
followed by Sir Edward Thornton an9
the Austrian Minister Marquis De
| Noavllles, Minister OF France. and
Morl, the japanese Minister, brought
up the rear of the Ministers, and
the secretaries and attaches fol-
lowed. A few minutes afterwards
the Supreme Court OF the United
States was announced and the Justices.
headed by Chief Justice Chase, and
clad IN their robes of Office, entered
! the Senate Chamber and took seats
prepared for them in front and facing
the rostrum. Almost immediately af-
terWard General Grant was escorted
n n no