Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-11

Io-day DelnR q iegsi holiday in this State, all
places Of business in the city closed and bunt-
ing is displayed in profusien all ,horoughfares
The ga:es of the exhibition were promptly open.
ed at o'clock, since which time there has been at
all the different entrances continuous jam. The
Clouds which up to 7 A. M. had been very threat
ening, entirely disappeared. .e-t
Foreign commis sioners and other guests were
seated with very little confusion, their entrance
being effected through the main exhibition build
ing, which remained closed to the general dblic
till noon. - -5F ."
The ceremonies opened at precisely l0.15. 1t is
estimated that there are 5000 people ON the
grounds, and the populace is still pressing at all
entrances. Every available spot in the neighbor-
hood of the grand stand in front OF memorial Hall
is occupied by crowd, which is now impatienty
waiting the arrival of President Grant, who has
ju,t been escorted to the main entrance by the
military. -&4 3
The sun is shining brightly and the mud in
the streets and the exhibition grounds is now rap
idly dry ing.
The Inaugural ceremonies are now fully under
way. 1t is thought sc, 900 people are within
view of the grand stand. Els
At 1910, Dom Pedro arrived and was escorted
to his seat by Gen. Hawlcy. ~
At 10 IS, Gen. Sherman and wife passed over
from the building to the stand in front Of Memo
iial Hsl. the bands playing National airs, and
were greeted with applause, which they graceful |
ly acknowledged. They were closely followed by |
Hon. James &. Blaine and Senator Jones OF New. |
and wife.
At 1856 o'clock, the President entered through
Memorial Hall and was conducted to seat on the |
front Of the platform. Gov. IIartranft, Gen lIaw
ley and Hon. ID. j. Morrill, occupied seats his |
left and Messrs. Welch and Gibson were on the
right.
Considerable amusement was cansed by the sud |
den appearance OF Fred Doug lass Who had work |
ed his way through the crowd and was helped |
over the ropes by the officers and conducted to a
seat on the platform. lie was greeted with hearty
cheers
At llO3 o'clock the Centennial Inauguration
march was performed by the orchestra Daring
PRAYER a majority of the assembage stood with |
uncovered heads.
The platform presents fine appearance. The
diplomatic officers and attaches are in fun uni
form, aud there are many military men from all
parts of the colntry present.
At precisely 10 is, General Hawley waved his
handkerchief as signal for the National airs.
At 1920, the Emperor Of Brazil and party
came to the platform, and was loudly chcered.
The orchestra played the Brazilian national hymn |
as he mounted the steps. The Emperor in
citizens dress, and wore decoration, concealed
under the lapel Of his coat. .
The platform was by this time much crowded,
and many guests were unprovided with seats.
At l0:4S the signal was given for the music to
by Gen. Hawley, advanced to the front Of the
platform, aud was loudly cheered.
The orchestra then played Hail to the Chief,
during which the President shook hands with the
Emperor and other guests.
The Philadelphia city troops, which escorted
| the President, filed down from the grand stand and
somewhat relieved the pressure there.
At 10 sc, Gen. Hawley gave the signal to the
orchestra. which played Wagners grand march.
The music closed at ii 10, when Gen. Hawley an
nounced that Bishop Simpson would invoke the
Divine blessing
Conversation ceased, and throughout the prayer
the entire assemblage maintained excellent or.
der.
The other ceremonies followed, when the Presi-
dent declared the exhibition open. He was lond
ly cheered.
The Emperor Of Brazil rose in his seat, and
joined in the demonstration by waving his hst
1t is now estimated that there were not far from
| 100000 persons in the assembage.
| Winters hymn was sung magnifcently. Ian
| er's hymn was rendered with effect. Every word
/ of the basso solo, by Moran W. Whitney OF Bos-
ton' was distinctly audible at the rear OF the
| guests platform. He was loudly applauded.
| At II o'clock, at signal from Gen. Hawley,
| the American hay was unfurled from the main
building. The Ilalelujah Chorus was rendered
with orchestral and organ accompaniment. A sa-
iute of 100 gun. tired from Georges Hill, to.
| gether with the ringing of chimes from different
parts Of the grounds. .--t
During the chorus, the foreign commissioners
passed into the main building and took their
places before their respective departments, after
which President Grant, accompanied by Gen.
Hawley and Director Gen. Goshorne, and fol-
lowed by the guests, also passed into the main
building, and thence to machinery hall. and from
| there to the judges quarters, where reception
/ by the President was held.
| Philadelphia, p. m.
The procession, headed by the President, after
passing through the main exhibition building,
pass ed TO Machinery hail. where the President, At
| % p. H., put in motion the great engine, thus
| starting all the machinery in that building. This
| closed the formal ceremonies OF the day.
The military are now marching through the
grounds and all the buildings are open to the pub
| lic
The order of the procession as it passed through
| the main building, was as previously announced.
After the reception in the judges ball, the
President was driven through the grounds. The
buildings now present . credtable appearance 10
side, the floors swept, rubbish removed from the
| principal sisles and side passages, and the unhn
i,hed sections where goods remain unpacked
have been partially concealed by curtains. Visitor,
generally appear satisfied with the exhibition, anu
after the rush to the procession was over
numbers devoted their time to careful study OF The
many interesting exhibits Work will be rapidly
pushed on the unfinished portion, and it Is hoped
will be completed by the first of June.
The Empress Of Brazil visited the woman pi-
vilion this afternoon, and made the tour Of tAe
aises and passages. Dom Pedro also visited The
| pavilion and gave emphatic approval OF the work
there displayed by American women.
| 1t is estimated that 10000 persons entered the
Centennial grounds to-day. The city was bril
antly illuminated this evening".
| After the ceremonies at the CehtcuBiat y V""uU'
this afternoon. Governors Ilartranft of Pa .Bedl'
of N. j., Carroll of Md, and Klce of Mas ,vs
tied the buildings erected by their States re'pec
iyely and held an informal reception.
| Gov. Rice, at the Massachusetts builiidg, va
welcomed by Commissioner Lorng. He wl' es
corled to the reception by the Cadets, wno. OF
their return to the city, were 'ined by the Ian
GERS His visit was somewhat more formal thar
the others, and he was the only one attended by
any military display.
The illumination in the city might /, on
grand scale The State House huilIus WAS thu
great centre OF attraction, and at ute time th'
crowd on Chestnut street was SO aIea hat 1t wa
almost impossible to pass. Caieium Lights wer
thrown upon the historical bal' i'nE'' AMI every
thing was rs brilliant as in the day ne.
The main points Of Interest IN the buildir!
we're inspected by the people, Lac &c numbers o
whom were strangers. TIE huuina.ien contin
ued until midnight.
Tonight President Grant IS cndercd sere
made at the residence Of Geo. W. Guilds. Their
were no speeches.
Weather PrObabilii for To-day.
For the, Middle and y. En-: land State
rising barometer, north TO west Niads and COO