National Republican., 1877-03-06
THE INAUGURAL,
Continued from rIrst raue,
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Arrival Of the Procession.


drawn up in order before the platform. Presiiant
Hayes, with the eN.President aud Cabinet. we're
escorted Immediately to the Presidents ronn in
the Capitol. A salute was fired upon tHe arrira.
of the procession.
Thc Ceremonies In the Senate Chamber.
At ten minutes to u O'Clock the Diplomatic
Corrs, which had assembled in the marble room.
were ushercd into the Senate by the SergeAn;-Ai-
Arms, and to the seats assigned - them at the
right Of the Presidents desk. Sir EipAri Thorn
ton, the dean Of the corps. LED the
way into the Senate, and renamed standing
until all were seated. The members Of the ccrps
with one or two exceptions, were attirei in
brilliant court costumes They were literally
covered with lace and gold.
The following members of the Legations were
present: Senor Don Manuel r. Garcia, Co1nt
Landislas Hayes, Mr.. Maurice DeIf1sse, Coua-
cillor A. r. dc Carvalpo, Senor Don lgu,eia
Zeuteno, Senior Doctor Santiago Pereir.
Senor Don Vincent Dardon, Mr. '. II. de
Hegermann Lindercrone, Mr.. A, sar
tholdi, Mr.. Kurd Won SehleiTer. Senior
Den Vicente Dardon, Mr.. Elisha H. Allen.
Mr. stephen Preston. Baron Albert Blanc.
Jushin Yoshida Kyonari, Senor Don IEnaeia
Mariscal, Mr.. de Pistol, Scnor Doctor Don Adam
Csrdenas, Senor Don Jose Machsin, COroneI
Don Manuel Freyrc, Baron de Soutanns, Mr.. Mich
olas Shishkin, Senior Don Antonio Mantilla de
Los Rios, Count Carl Lewenhsupt, GreEOire
Arestarchi Beyand, senor Don Juan h. Dalla
Costs. of Venezuela.
At Eve minutes to twelve the members OF the
Supreme Court arrived, and were ushered in
headed by the Marshal Of the Supreme Court
etJustice Waite headed the Justices Juise
payis led his little son in with him.
Promptly at noon the door was opened, and the
Presidential party was ushered in. The Ser
gtant.at. Arms, Of the Senate advanced to
the bar in front Of them. Ex-President Grant
and Ibrna n.,sa
bar of the Senate, followed by the members Of
the Cabinet, the Presidents aids. and In the
rear OF all police escort. As the Presidential
party ended every one present in the chamber
arose, and remained standing during the de-
livery Of an earnest exhortation by the chaplain
of the Senate, Dir. Sunderland. The
Secretary Of the Senate then read the
proclamation oil the President calling for an ex-
ira session Of the Senate
The usual formalitics were then gone through
with by which Senator Ferry was chosen as
President pro TEN. and the oath was admins
tered to him by Senator Howe.
The Senate was then org anired and the regular
business was the swearing in Of
Senators. When Judge Davis. the
Senatorelect from lllino,s was ealeli he lent hi.
seat as 4 member Of the Supreme Court, and
throwing aside his gown, did not sgsin resume
that seat after the oath was administered. About
12:45 the business Of organizing the Senate
having been disposed Of,
THE vIcE-PREsIpENT
elect, Hon. VIM. A. Wheeler. was escorted into
the Senate Chamber by Senator MeCreery, and
proceeding to the Presidents desk. was formally
Introduced to the Senate as the yice-Presldent
Of the United States. Mr.. Wheeler make short
address in relation to his dates as yiee-Presi-
dent. The Senate was then adjourned and rush
was made from the galleries to secure
places on the platform TO witness the formal IN.
auguration Of the President. The several koiie.
occupying seats in the Senate Chamber were
formed In procession and proceeded to the plat
form.
The Inauguration.
Upon the large temporary platform which
had been erected on the eastern portico bat =
small party Of ladies and gentlemen lai gath
cred, the officers having charge Of the doars leae-
ing thereto being very sparing In granting a pas
sage even TO those having the necessary ereden-
tals. The frst intimation that the immense erOxd
had that the great event Of the day was close a:
hand, was the appearance Of the Judges Of the
supreme Court, who descended down ths steps
slowly and nsjestically, preceded by their clerk,
Mr.. Middleton, who carried the Holy Bible upon
which the President-elect was 10 take the oath Of
Office.
Amer the Judges Of the Supreme Court came
the Diplomatic Corps, and not far behind. the
President-elect, arm-in-arm with President
Of the well-known features Of their new Chief
Magistrate than they snt up q shout that reached
and reverberatsd all over the wide expanse
In front Of the Capitol.
Reaching the platform, President HAYES forth
with began the dilivery OF his address, which ne
read from manuscript with great posiiIveness and
earnestness of manner, although it was utterly
impossible even for those on the platform,
not Immediately beside him, to hear = word he
following
INfTGURiL IDDHESS.
FFLLow-ClTIZENs:-weh have assembled to r.
peat the public ceremonial begun by Washing
ton, observed by all my predecessors, and now .
time-honorcd custom, which marks the commence
ment Of 4 new term Of the Presidential once
Called to the duties Of this great trust, proeeed
in compliance with usage. 10 announce some Of
the leading principles on the subjects that now
chieny engage the public attention, by which il
is my desire to be guided in the discharge Of tbote
duties. shall not undertake to lay dosa ire
vocably principles or measures Of administration.
but rather TO speak Of the motives which should
animate us, and to suggest certain important
ends to be attained in accordance with our fnsti-
tutions and essential to the welfare Of our
country.
THE OLD LETTER or AoCErTAScE-
At the outset Of the discussions which pre-
ceded the Presidential election, It seemed TO me
fitting that should fully make known my senti-
ments In regard to several Of the important Ques-
tions which then appeared to demand the con-
sideratiOn Of the country. Following the exam
pie, and in part adopting the language, Of one OF
my predecessors, wish now, when every motive
for Misrepresentation has passed away, to repeat
what was said before the election, trusting that
my countrymen will candidly weigh and under
stand II, and that they will feel assured that the
sentiments declared in accepting the nomination
for the Presidency will be the standard Of nv
conduct in the path before me, charged, as nov
am, with the grave and difneult task o! carving
them out In the practical administration Of the
Government so lar as depends. under the Cons,i-
tuition and laws, on the Chief Executive Of the M
tiOn.
FUTURE soTTHERS POLICY
The permanent pacihcatiOn Of the c0untry, upon
such principles and by such measures as will &c.
cure the complete protection Of all its citizens in
the free enjoyment Of all their Constitutional
rights, is now the one SUBJECT in our public a.
fairs, which all thoughtful and patriotic citizens
regard as Of supreme Importance.
Many ofthe calamitous effects Of the tremend-
Gus revolution which has passed over the South
ern States still remain. The immeasurable
benefits which will surely follow, sooner or
ater, the hearty and generous acceptance Of
the legitimate results Of that revolution, have
not yet been realized. Diihcult and embarrassing
questions meet us at the threshold Of this subject
The people Of those States are still imposerished
and the inestimable blessing OF wise, honest, and
peaceful local self government is not fully en-
Ioyed. Whatever difference Of opinion NAV ex-