The Morning herald., 1877-03-06
WASHINGTON
THE INAUGURATION.
Vlce.Prestdent Wheeler's Speech
The New Senate-The Objsc.
ttens-Cont1nuatiOn of the
CeremOniys-CrOwd at
the CapitOl-The-
Senate,

CeremOniss-CrOwd at
the CapitOl-The'
Senate,
WASHINGTON, March s. Holders of
cards of admission to the Capitol thronged
the approaches to the Senate long before
the doors we're opened, and within few
minutes after II O'Clock the Senate CALLER
les were filled to their utmost capacity.
Mrs. Hayes, the wife of the President, oc-
cupied front seat in the private gallery
next to the diplomatic gallery. Her little
son Scott sat on her left and Mrs. Senator
Sherman on her right. Miss Fannie Hayes
and Mrs. Stanley Matthews occupied seats
beyond Mrs. Sherman, together with other
personal friends Of Mrs. Hayes, from Ohio.
The diplomatic gallery was occupied by
Lady Thornton, Sonora Montilla, Madame
Barges, and other ladies of the Diplomatic
Corps. The remaining galleries also pre-
sented brilliant appearance, the greater
numoer of their occupants being ladies.
The floor of the Senate, excepting the
seats reserved for the Presidential parties,
the Supreme Court, and the Diplomatic
Corps, was crowded with Senators and Sen
ators-e elect, members CT the House
of Representatives, and other dis
tinguished personages entitled to it's priv
ileges. Among the latter were General
Shel man and Major Generals Hancock and
Terry, in full uniform, and attended by
members of their respective stafs.
FURTHER DETAILS.
WASHINGTON, March Sat 10 O'Clock
to-day President Hayes, accompanied by
his son and Senator Sherman, left the resi-
dence of the Senator for the Executive Man
sion, where he was met and cordially well
coined by x-President Grant, who was in
waiting to escort the new President to the
Capitol.
There were also present the Vice-Prest-
dent elect and the Commissioners of the
District of Columbia.
The party adjourned to the blue parlor
and passed some time in conversation, In
the meantime the grand inaugural pageant,
that had gathered at the Washington Cir
Gle in the west end of the city, started with
their flying banners and bands OF music ,and
with little delay.
Lieutenant Colonel Grant, in. field Uniform
and Colonel Ames Webster, of the militia of
the District, special aids to the President,
preceding the grand parade, reported at
the Executive Mansion that the procession
was approaching.
THE PROCESSION.
The carriage or ex President Grant to
which four horses were harnessed, was
standing at the door, aud without any fur
ther delay the President, escorted by ex
President Grant and Senator Morrill,, ofthe
Committee of Arrangements, took seats
therein, and drawing to one of the gateways
leading to the Executive Mansion awaited
the approach of the military escort. A cheer
greeted them as they left the Mansion.
After very few moments, the process
cesslon, led by General Whipple, Grand
Marshal, reached the space opposite the
Executive Mansion, coming in the following
order
Adjutant General and aids to the Grand
Marshal.
First Division-Brevet Major-G General W.
H. French commanding; band Of the Sec
ond United States Artillery; battalion of
United States Artillery, 1st, 2nd, Sd Regi-
ments.
Second Division-BrevetL Lieutenant Colo
mel Charles Haywood commanding; band;
battalion of u s. Marines.
Third Division-Col. Robert j. Flemming
commanding; band; Washington Light In
fantry Corps; band; State Fencibles; band;
Weccacoe Legion; Washington Light
Guards; Washington Artillery, 1st battalion
District Of Columbia, colored; colored Ca
diets.
Here TIE distinguished party, awaiting
within the gateway of the Executive
grounds, passed out and took their place
In the procession, no halt being made, and
amid cheers from those lining the side"
walk, passed along the avenue on the way
to the Capitol. Following the carriage OF
the President and ex.Prcsident and Vice.
President elect, suite attending, which
was in part composed of citizens on foot,
who walked on either side of the carriage,
came the civic part OF the procession in
three divisions, the first under command OF
Col. Timothy Lubrey, and embracing citi-
zens, officials on horseback and on foot.
The display was imposing. Following this
came the fifth division, marshalled by Ar
thur Sheppard, 1t was headed by fine
band of music. and contained the following
political associations Young Mems Re-
publican club of the District of Columbia;
Hartranft club of Philadelphia; National
Veteran club; Grand Army OF the Republic;
German Republican club of the District OF
Columbia; Pamunkey Republican club OF
Maryland; Republican organization of tho
District of Columbia.
The Sixth Division, marshaled by A.
Eaton, and composed Of associations Of the
States of New York, Pennsylvania, Iowa,
Michigan, and the Central Associations OF
States which have headquarters here, filed
in, and were followed by the Fire Depart
ment of this District, which was not among
the least of the objects of attraction, and
ended the procession, which was at least