New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-05-11


line. thousand mon deep, resting upon him. Had
they not sincerely respected the authority which
restrained them, they might have instantly swept
away the representatives of the law: it was like
strong horse submitting to the will of child. When
the first backward push was made there were
screams OF terror and suffering, and presently
In dead faint was handed over the rope. For
tunately, there was no more serious accident, and
saw signs 0f rotOus resistance in that part Of the
crowd
The appearance Of such mass of humanity was
something remarkable. 1t took on strange,
enormous individuality, now seemingly agitatcd by
general tremulous motion. now writing and undu-
atng like the muscles under the scaly skin of
dragon Out Of the vast dark Of heads arose the
two granite pedestals, upon each Of which some 30
40 persons had climbed and there were
daring boys on the bronze backs of the
horses clingng to their stumpy wings, or perched
on the heads of the MUSES.. One, who came near
sliding off the beve of the base from which he
would have dropped upon the crowded heads below,
and regained his place by feat of strength, was re-
wartled by hearty applause. The sun burned upon
all with sultry fire which denoted more rain in
store; but every cloud brought a cool and grateful
breeze from the West.
ARRIVAL GUESTS.
All this while there was constant stream Of IN
vited guests from the Main Abiding, through the
narrow lane between the two great masses of people,
and up the steps of the platform. They must have
numbered. in ALL hardly less than 1000; and COM
pany at distinguished and 40 picturesque has
never before been seen in this country. They came
with an irregularity which far quaint than
any intentional contrast could have been-Spanish
and French officers, japanese in cooked hats, Con-
gressmen and Senators in full dress and the most
J;,in 10
Morse Chinese, ladies with lifted parasos, soldiers,
and even broad brimmed Quakers Many famous
persons passed undiscovered, but the people were
sharp-eyed, and never failed TO give notice of
every one whom they detected. Gen. Sherman
was one of the first to be popularity hailed; then,
after few politicians, Gen. Hancock succeeded to
the greeting. 4 little after 10, the Emperor ana
Emp SIS of Brazl-the latter in morning costume OF
pale blue sik-came out from under the musicians
gallery. Dom PeGro's fine. frank, intelligent face.
and towering stature were at once recognized, and
he was heartily cheered along the way. He lifted
his hat and bowed repeatedly with bright, friendly
smile. if he felt the existence of hearty good
will among the people.
Not long afterward, gentleman with grayish
beard had nearly reached the steps, when somebody
called out: Blaine ~ and then followed burst Of
cheers Secretary Bristow not recognized until
after the ceremonies when the call OF his
name brought an equal response. On the night, n
man with dusky face became conspicuous for his
efforts to penetrate the crowd and the air Of COM
bincd strength and dignity with which he resisted
its jostling. The policemen helped him over the
ropes somebody said: Fred. Douglassp aud he
was loudly greeted a. he mounted the platform.
There was temporary interruption in the arrivals,
caused by the irresistible rush Of the crowd on the
right, between the Main Hall and the bronze horses.
his of fha
Boston Cadets was sent 10 their aid, and for few
minutes there was scene Of great confusion. The
Cadets charged CALAMITY into the very heart OF the
crowd; bayonets glitterel, blue-andwhite uniforms
became scattered among the dark civilians,
and the brave young fellows seemed TO he getting
the worst Of 1t for little while. detachment OF
cavalry soldiers went 10 their aid and company oil
armed seanen from the Congress formed wall on
the opposite side After that there was peace until
the close | could not learn that any one was liz
iured beyond the usual pommeling in such cases;
hut il is marvel that there were not many deaths
from pressure and heat.
THE CEREMONIES.
Att quarter past TO- Theodore Thomas turned his
back upon u.s. lifted his arms and brought down tn
first crash of music. The Is national airs however.
only reached us in fragments; the wind Instruments
were equal to the task. but the strings gave only
silence at such distance, and with such multi
tnde between. When " Hail Columbia" closed the
perforn,ance, all eyes waited for President Grant to
appear. but it was about quarter before ii when
he came upon the platform, apparently from the
rear for did not discover him among The arriving
guests.
Gen. Hawlev first addressed few words to the
multitude, which had an instant quoting eject, ana
Wsgner's Inauguration March began. good deal
OF il was naudible; but you Will have report OF
its character from competent authority, and need
not attempt to give even the sem-mpresson IL MADE
upon all who occupied the platform.
Bishop Simpson began his prayer in low voice
which grew clearer and stronger as he proceeded III
was a, earnest and feryent utterance and the vast
crowd very few of whom could hear anything OF II,
were respectfully silent many who were far out oi
ear-shot uncovering their heads. Bnt "heh inc
cborns rose and the first word Of Wbitticrs hymn
fell from O thousand lips, the pulse OF the
multitude began to beat. Strong, distinct
and sweet, the lines foated far and WIDE on
the soft air, not word indistingushabe. Mr'
Paines music seemed TO me surprisingly hne. MI
Sidney Lanier, who sat beside me, SAID: III mas
the noble simplicity of All old Gregorian chant.
Would that the poet could have been present! Ills
earnest words never before entered 10 many souls
clad in such glorious garb of sound. The impress
sion was so deep and universal that the applause al
its close became unwecome to the ear.
Mr. Welch, in making his presentation speech,
was heard only in the immediate neighborhood OF
the platform. His tall, erect figure and dignifed
head however, was we'll known to the people, and
they gave him three cheers at the close.
wish some of the critics who were made 80 I'M
happy by Mr. Lanier's cantata could have heard 1t
supgto Mr. Dudley Bucks music The words suffered