Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1873-03-13


with the Presidents family also
took seats with the rest of the par
ty on the stand. Just before the
arrival of the head of the column
in the vicinity of the stand, Gener-
ais Sherman, Sheridan, and Howard
dressed in full uniform and accom-
panied by ladies, walked up through |
the crowd and took positions on the
stand. The review was by far the
most imposing portion of the mill
tary display, and more than an hour
was consumed in passing the Presi-
dent. Different bands of music per-
formed spirited airs as they marched
at the head of the respective COM
panies to which they were attached
along the broad avenue. the ex-
cellent and precise discipline of the
military was the theme of great
praise. The different organizations
presented a military panorama that
will never be forgotten by the thou
sands before whom it moved.
The general exclamation is that
never before has there been finer or
more brilliant inaugural parade.
To night there will be brilliant
display of fireworks from the front
of the Treasury and Capitol, and
also a general illumination.
THIS afternoon the West Point
cadets were reviewed by General
Sherman in front of his residence.
The cadets had dress parade, at the
conclusion of which they stacked
arms, and by invitation of Mr.. Sher-
man went into his mansion and
were entertained with speeches and
introduced to large number of la
dies and gentlemen who had been
invited to be present.
Pennsylvania avenue tonight pre-
sents a scene of animation and bril-
liancy not known for several years.
Under the brilliant of Drummond
lights placed at frequent intervals,
the surrounding buildings, and par
ticularly the Capitol and Treasury
building, were shown most attrac-
lively in flood of light. The large
glass buildings of the Botanical
Gardens were illuminated, the re-
Election from which enlightened the
surroundings most pleasantly. The
illumination was not very general,
owing to the severe weather and
high wind, but many large buildings
on the most prominent streets were
lighted up with hundreds of gas
jets of all colors and great brillian-
cy. The fireworks were magnificent,
particularly at the Treasury Depart
ment, where an immense throng
was collected to see the display.
The Inauguration ball tonight
was largely attended. The dancing
was interrupted at half past eleven
O'Clock by the entrance of the Presi-
dent, followed by Vice President
Wilson. Mrs. Grant entered on the
arm of Mr.. Kennedy, a member of
the Citizens Executive Committee
of Arrangements. Next followed
the Secretary of State and other
members of the Cabinet, with the
ladies of their respective houses. A
number of members of the Diplo-
matte Corps, headed by Sir Edward
Thornton, Generals Sherman and
Sheridan and other officers of the
army, together with many gentle
men of high official station, accom-
panied by ladies, formed a portion
of the Presidential party. who pass
ed down the room to the platform,
the bands meanwhile playing ''Hail
to the Chief" They took seats on
the platform especially constructed
for the Presidential party, which
was elaborately trimmed, and bear
ing gas jets representing the names
of Grant and Wilson.
There being a cessation in the
dancing many ladies and gentlemen
were presented to the President and
Vice President. Among the most
noticeable of those at the ball were
the Minister from Japan escorting
Chinese lady in the full dress of her
country. The cadets from West
Point and the Naval Academy all
attended the ball as invited guests.
The attendance of army and navy
officers were large, and very many
Senators and members of Congress
were present, including Speaker
Blaine. Nearly all were accompa-
MED by ladies. The supper was on
magnificent scale in all respects.
The ball is regarded as success.