Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1876-01-21

THE lNAUGURATION.--T Inaugural
ton Of Governor Hartranft, on Tuesday
last, was The occasion Uf the most nagnln-
cent pageant that eve- marched through
the streets of Harrisburg About Tour
thousand military, twenty bands Of music
were in line, besides civic clubs and orSanl-
cations. The heavy rains during the night
previous. served 10 make the streets mud
DIV, and outdoors very disagreeable. This
did not, however, damp the arder OF the
thousands in attendance, who arrived by
different trains during the night. All the
hotels were over crowded, and it is eS'lma-
ted that ut least twenty thousand people,
besides the military had visited the State
Capital 10 witness the Inauguration. The
public buildings, as well as many private
dwellings were handsomely and approprl-
ately decorated with flags.
The centre of attraction was the Lochiel,
where the governor had his headquar-
ters, aud military men and politicians OF
note were quartered.
Hon. Henry p. Rawle, state treasurer
elect, also occupied apartments at this
house, and was visited by many of his per-
sonal and politiaal friends. The decora-
tions were unique as well as appropriate.
In the dining rooms were suspended shields
bearing the coats of arms of all the states
and territories, while the fronts of the
building was covered with flags and por-
traits, chief among which was magnii-
cent portrait of the governor arranged IN
transparency, which was brilliantly illu-
minated during the evening.
The procession commenced forming
about half past nine, but did not start un-
iii eleven. an hour later than the pro-
cramme. The march was exceedingly dis
agreeable on account Of the mud in the
streets. The route Of the procession was a
long one. but it was strictly carried out,
and consumed about one hour in passing
given point. On State street the troops
we're formed in line and reviewed by the
governor. when, with his staff, he proceed
ed to the platform erected on the south
front of the state house TO take the oath OF
Office.
The military remained outside OF the
grounds. At fifteen minutes to twelve the
legislature took recess TO attend the In
aucural ceremonies, when the members
marched out and took their position OIL The
platform. A dense mass Of people COM
posed Of males and females, including the
inevitable small boy, blocked up the south
eru portion or the grounds and slbowed
( each other in IRON. of the stand. As the
carriage, bearing the executive and stan,
entered the grounds, a governors salute
was fred from the arsenal battery, sta
toned in front Of the soldiers monument,
Reaching the designated point the COVER
nor alighted, and at one O'Clock ascended
the stand, which was festooned with flags.
A banner containing the coat OF arms ol
the state occupied position in front OF the
stand. Thousands of people had conSre'
gated in the vicinity to witness the inau'
gural ceremonies, and every available place
was occupied TO gain view Of the COVER
nor aud hear his inaugural address.
The moment he stepped to the front be
was greeted with deafening cheers. Al
soon as this demonstration had subsideC
the oath of Office was administered to hin
by Hon. r. 81. Henderson, additional Law
Judge of the Twelfth judicial district, wher
he delivered his inaugural address