The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-03-10
Ovation to President Hayes.
The Inaugural Address.


Views of the New President.
The morning of Inauguration Day
opened auspiciously. Although cold
and raw, the air bracing, and the night
before the wind, which treated the
bunting and decorations roughly, was
gentle and lamb-hke. From early
morning the streets were crowded.
Indeed, from the late hour at which
military and semi-militarv bodies were
seen paradng the streets at night, and
the almost unreasonable time at which
they were visible in the morning, it is
safe TO assume they We're busy all night.
The wide and spacious avenues looked
gay and brilliant. Flags and banners
are seen everywhere. Tall buildings
are obscured by rainbow-colored dra-
perry, beautifully testooned and grace
fully arranged. From high towers the
Stars and Stripes are waving, and along
the smooth pavements in solid column
move corps Of veterans, with nodding
plumes and glittering armor. The
sound of fife and bugle, the steady
tramp of horses and men and the sheen
of spears and helmets all bring about
memories Of the
POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE OF WAR,
and the sidewalks, thronged, as they
are, with pedestrians, present an ever
changing view OF life and animation
The enthusiasm appears to be universal.
Whatever disappointment may be felt
is not, at least, visible, and general good
humor prevails. The hotels are crowd
ed with politicians, discussing the situa-
ton from all manner Of Standpoints, but
nothing is seen to indicate anything else
than that the choice Of the nation will
this day assume the control OF the next
four years destiny.
Every window along Pennsylvania
avenue was crowded with eager faces,
and the steps and windows of the Treas
ury Department building, which was in
the route Of the parade, were filled with
spectators.
PRESIDENT HAYES AT THE WHITE
At 10 o'clock President Hayes ac-
companied by his son and Senator
Sherman, left the residence OF the Sena-
tor for the Executive Mansion, where
he was met and cordially greeted by
ex-President Grant, who was in waiting
to escort the new President to the Capt.
tol.
There were also present the Vice
President-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
Circle, in the west end OF the ty,about
mile distant from the White House,
started with their flying banners and
bands of music.
THE PROCESSION IN MOTION.
Lieutenant Colonel Grant, in field uni
form, and Colonel Amos Webster, of the
militia of the District, Official Aides to
the President, preceding the grand
parade, reported at the Executive Man
sion that the procession was approach
ing.
The carriage of ex-President Grant,
to which four horses were harnessed,
was standing at the door, and without
delay the President, escorted by eX-
President Grant and Senator Morrill,, Of
the Committee of Arrangements, took
seats therein, and driving 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 few moments the procession,
headed by Gen. Whiflle, Grand Mar
shall, reached the space opposite the
Executive Mansion, coming in the fol
lowing order:
Adiutants General and Aides to the
Grand First Division, Brevet Maj or
General W. H. French commanding !;
Band of the Second United States Ar
tillery; battalion of United STAGES Ar
tillery, First, Second and Third Regi-
ments.
Second Division, Brevet Lieutenant
Colonel Charles Haywood commanding.
Band and battalion Of United States
Marines.
Third Division, Colonel Robert j.
Flemming commanding. Band; Wash