The New York herald., 1877-03-06


dress Tho coorcd men in tho crowd were especially
enthusiastic aud demonstrativc. The immediate group
behind the President as the inaugural was delivered
was made up OF Senator Conkling. Senator Sargent,
William n. Evarts, Senator and General sherman,
Senator Morrill,, and Patterson OF South Carolina MT.
Coukng wore an air OF the most supreme Indnercpce
While President Hayes was speaking The New YORK
Senator intently watched the progress OF the artist
sketch, who sat directly in front OF him. ieerng over
his shoulder was the pale, thin face OF Wnlian h
Evarts. who hung upon every word Behind him was
Dorsey OF Arkansas, whose face was as dark rs mia-
night and Spencer OF Alabama who hung his head as
he heard the death sentence OF his peculiar tactics ana
practices In Alabama Blaine present but he too,
wore racied air, recovering his gooa
nature and his amiabiliIy only when he found a Lady
scauaintancc to whose side he crushed through dipo
mats ana brother Senators. Milton Sayler OF ONO,
and small knot OF democrats stood away up near tho
column OF the portico, twenty feet from Presidens
Hayes, and seemed to take no interest In what was
said or DONE Once twice there was FAINT applause
upon platform, but then tho address was listened
10 for the part in solemn silence. The cheers
that came were tho cheers OF the people, not o the
politicians. The Presidents voice rang out clear ana
strong to tho last Toward the close the splitting snow
which came cold and chilling on the sharp eastern
wind. was melted by softer breczcs ar as the last
the great concoursc and the sun burst out in golden
light warming up and giving tone and color to the
splendid scene
TAXING THE OATH.
A few minutes more and the oath Of Office was ad
ministered bv the CHIEF Justice and then the artillery
proclaimed to all tho city. and to near Virginia ana
Maryland tho end OF tho inauguration-the death oi
the old and the beginning OF the new administration.
The immense crowd melted away in few minutes;
the inaugural procession reformed, and President
Hayes was escorted to his new homo the Executive
Mansion.
DEMOCRATIC ABsENrEEs.
Mcssrs. Clifford and Field, the two Associate JUS
tces Of the Supreme Court, whose conspicuous ao-
sencc from the inauguration ceremonies to-day was
tho subject Of so much remark and comment, were
visited this evening by HERALD representative 70
learn If the motive generally ascribed to them
for remaining away IRON the inauguration
was tho true one Judge Field was i"und
qute unwe at his residence In answer to the Ques-
hon he said that he suffering from severe cold
which would have prevented him from attending tho
ceremony to-day II no other reason existed This
vas as explicit he wished to be in his explanation.
Judge Clifford next waited upon. In answer 10
The same question sad frankly that no took no In
tcrest In the natter and therefore did not attend the
Inauguration.
selves us q general thing from the ceremony, while
the democratic Senator's, with few exceptions, took
part In it only so far they compelled to be IN
Iher seats and present at the portion OF the n'
auguration programme which was conducted In Inc
Senate Chamber.
AFTER CEREMONIES
The inaugural ceremonies being concluded, the pro-
cession was reformed and returned TO the Executive
Manson, escorting the President who, together with
the ex. President and Senator Morrill,, OF Vermont
(the chairman OF the Committee of Arrangemcnls,
occupied the open barouche that conveyed the party
to the Capitol before noon. Thousands of persons
lined Pennsylvania avenue to witness the display.
The President was frequently chcered by them, which
compliment he acknowledged by raising his hat Gem
llemcn who we're In the Presidential party express
their grrtcaton the orderly character OF the pro-
eccdings throughout, nothing having occurred Of
rIo,ous or disorderly character
AT THE xxEcUrIvE MANSION
The President, with the ex-President. reached the
Executive Mansion at about hali-past two O'Clock,
when Presidential salute thundered by artillery
stationed in the 'white lot," the vicinity of the
Executive Mansion Mrs. Grant had prepared sump-
tuous lunch in the family dining room Of the Execu-
tive Mansion TO which the President the ex.Presden
the members Of the Cabinet and several friends Of
President Hayes repaired. Many ladies' present
Tor the comfort ofthe new Incumbent OF the mansion
The house has been placed In excellent order for
President Hayes snd bis family. Rarc flowers orna-
ment the different rooms and great care has been
taken by Mrs. Grant have the residence In every
way comfortable
RESIGNATION THE CABINET.
The members the Cabinet have all sent in their
designations, which have not been accepted; in fact
he envelopes containing them have not been opened,
Is no Official business was attended at the White
House to-day, but they will be tomorrow.
no GENERAL RECEPTION
As soon as tho new Chief Magistrate had reached tho
White House immense crowd congrcgated on the
portico, hoping that there would be general recep-
ticn In this they were disappointed, though many
we're admitted during the afternoon and paid their
ypects tho President. The Green Paror was scene
,f great animation the party returned. II was
proiusely decorated with flowers, and the new Pres
dent therein received the first welcome to his home.
CONGRATULATIONS
Among those who called upon the President this
evening" extending their congratulations, we're dele
CATION from New Jersey who presented to him
by the Rev. DR.. j. G. /. McGowan pastor oil the He'd
ding Methodist Episcopal church Of Jersey City, n. j.,
and who in former years. the pastor OF President
Hayes.
President Hayes received large number of friends
1T the Executive Mansion this afternoon. great
many Congressman were among the callers
grand pton was given to the President at WILL
lard's Hotel tonight, under The auspices Of the
Columbia Cadets. There q dense crowd in at
tendance.
TIL. roRcnLiGHr PROCESSION.
The Inauguration celebration was prolonged into tho
night Scarcely had the gone down when the dit
fercnt streets converging upon Pennsylvania avenue
became abaze with tho glare Of torches and transpar
encles and the illumination OF private dwellings A
grand torchlight procession announced in lieu o.
the usual Inauguration ball. and the result proved tho
Idea was q happy one. The evening delightfully."-
pleasant The air soft, ana Tor the OF tho
year exceedingly mild and balmy, and, as a conse
quence, instead Of gathering numbering thseader.
IN Official, in social and diplomatic life, there
truly democratic outpourng OF all classes without dis
or raiianaliix Pa