The Portland daily press., 1877-03-06

successful party in the contest
The fact that two great political parties have in
this way settled dispute 10 regard to which
good men differ as to the fact and the law, no
less than as to the proper course to be pursued
in solving the question in controversy, is an &C.
casion for general rejoicing: Upon one point
there is entire unanimlty in public sentiment
that conflicting claims to the Presidency must
when so adjusted, the general acquiescence of
the nation ought surely to follow. 1t has been
reserved for the government of the people,
where the right of suffrage is universal, to give
to the world the first example in history of
great nation, in the midst OF struggle of
opposing parties for power, hushing Its party
tumults to yield the Issue of the contest TO ad-
iustme.t according to the forms OF law,
Conclusion.
Looking for the guidance of that divine hand
by which the destines OF nations anu indiVldu-
ais are shaped | call upon you, senators,
Representatives, judges, fellow eitlzens, here
and everywhere, TO unite with me IN an earnest
effort to secure to our country the blessing not
only OF material prosperity but of justice, peace
and union, union depending not upon the
constraint of force but upon the loving devo-
ton of free people that all things may be so
settled upon the best and surest foundation,
that peace and happiness, truth and justice,
religion and piety, may be established among
us for all generations.
The address was delivered with animation.
but owing to the constant hum of conversation
in the crowd, it could not be heard at any con-
siderable distance. He was vociferousIy an
plauded throughout.
The absence of Judges Clifford and Field
from the inauguration to-day is much com.
mented upon.
Judges Davis at the conclusion of the inaug-
ural address, audibly criticised it as an able,
excellent state paper.
Ben Hill listened to it with intense interest
and evident satisfaction.
The Oath Admi nisae red.
The oath of Office was then administered NV
Chief Justice Waite and salute was fred
the cheering being kept up several minutes
Meanwhile the President received the congratn-
lations CT those near, including ex-President
Grant and the Chief Justices. Judges Clifford
and were not present during any portion of the
ceremony. ReturnlDg to the Senate wing,
President Hayes, with Gen. Grant, Vice Presi-
dent Wheeler, and Mr.. McCreery drove to the
White House, escorted by the military and
other organizations.
The inaugural ceremonies being concluded
the procession was reformed and returned te
the executive mansion, escorting the President,
who together with the ex-President and Sena-
tor Morrill, of Vermont, chairman of the COM
mittee of arrangements occupied the open
barouche that conveyed the party to the CAPT.
tol. Before noon thousands of persons lined
The President was frequently cheered by them,
which compliment he ackuOW lodged by raising
his hat. The gentlemen in the Presidential
party express qualification at the orderly char
acter Of the proceedings throughout
At the white House.
The President with the ex President reached
the executive mansion about half past 2 clock,
when the Presidential salute was Numbered by
the artillery stationed in the white lot in the
vicinity of the executive mansion. Mrs Grant
had prepared sumptuous lunch Iii the family
dining room of the executive mansion, to which
the President, ex President, members of the
Cabinet and several friends of President
Hayes repaired. Many ladies were present,
1t was altogether an informal affair, and was
intended by Mrs. Grant for the comfort of the
new incumbent of the mansion. The house
has been placed in excellent order for President
Hayes and his family. Rare flowers ornamented
the different rooms, and great care has been
taken by Mrs. Grant to have the mansion in
every way comfortable.
The Torchlisht Procession.
The torchlight procession tonight in honor OF
the Inauguration of President Hayes was fully
up to the standard of torchlight professions in
| general, and in point of numbers was great
success. There must have been fully 5000 in
line. No transparencies were visible The af
| fair was altogether matter of torches. The
Avenue was brilliantly lighted from one end to
the other, while archways of Chinese lanterns,
red lights, blue lights and calcium lanterns at
intervals made the scene of very great brllian
cy. Rockets and Roman candles wers fired ct
intervals along the route and cheers greeted the
display almost incessantly The participants
in the parade were mostly citizens of the Dis
trict, majority being colored people. The
Avenue was densely crowded, and large DO
lice force was on hand for the preservation OF
order
Reception TO President Hayes.
President Hayes received large number OF
friends at the Executive Mansion this after
noon. A great many Congressman were among
the callers. A grand reception was given to
President Hayes at Wizards Hotel tonight,
under the auspices of the Columbus Cadets,
There was dense crowd
President Hayes remained only about twenty
minutes, during which time a number of Iadits
and gentlemen were presented to him. Hewas
accompanied by Gen. Sherman.
Resignation of the Cabinet.
The members of the Cabinet have all sent in
their designations, but they have not been ac-
cepted. In fact, the envelopes containing them
have not been opened, as no official business
was attended at the White House today but
they will be tomorrow.
As soon as the chief magistrate had reached
the White House an immense crowd cousre-
gated on the portico, hoping there would be a
general reception. In this they were dis
appointed. though many were admitted during
the afternoon and paid their respects to Presi-
dent Hayes. The green parlor was the scene
OF great animation after the party returned.
1t was profusely decorated with flowers, and
the new President received therein the first
welcome to his home