The New York herald., 1877-03-06
informal way. and took seats on sofas a. the right OF


the Judges
rnE cERENoNiEs
Prayer wes then offered by Dr. Sunderland, Chaplain
OF the Senate After the Prayer Mr.. Gorham Clerk Of
the senate. called the body order Senator Hamlin
tho Oldest Senator by consecutive terms OF o.cc then
paid the late acting President OF the Senate Senator
Thomas W. Ferry, the compliment OF offering resolu-
ton Tor his reelection President pro tenn o: tho
senais which was unanimously adopted Mex, the
new.y elected Senator'S who were no, objected TO-
we're sworn In by him. some OF them taking the modi
ned oath. snc then The announcement made ,ha;
was IN order 10 swear In the Vice President OF the
Cnised States, Hon. William a. Wheeler This was
really the ehiei feature OF exercises E the senate
chamber so shas n soon as she announcement was
made Senator Mccrecry. o. Kentucky. advanced from
tho central entrance Of the Senate chamber arm and
arm with the second onaccr Of the government
TAX vics PRESIDENT ~
Assoon as Mr. Wheeler had assumed the presiding ON.
GERS chair no addressed she Senate IN
hones' sa1utatory which was received with grea. re.
speci and attention. When Governor Kellogg OF Lou.
!sanA. walked forward to be sworn IN Senator from
that STATE many o: the diplomatic corps looked peer
ingy forward 10 the celebrity who hac created
much excitement auc turmoil IN Southern affairs BIZ.
Senator Bogy arose 10 object papable nervousness
became pefccptibe IN the Chamber "was there 20 be
sccnes Could al angry debate possibly arisei What
was coming ncx,'"
These were questions uppermoss IN the m,nda Of
many. Fortunately Senator Anthony offered rcsolu.
lion 70 refer all shese disputed Sonatorshps, which
was adopted
CoiNo TO THE IXArGCRArioa.
Vice President Wheeler announced that the
Senate and It's associated unctionaries would proceed
according TO the arranged by serseantat-Arns
French 70 participate in the:nauguraton Of President
Hayes. The several corps Of officials and diplomats
accordingly aled tho order Of tho announcement
made tor each, led by the supreme Court OF the United
States preceded by their clerk, Nr M.ddlcton. who
bore the largo bible on which the President elect was
to take the oath Of Office Following came the Senate
preceded By ex-Presdcnt Grant and President Hayes
walking arm In arn Tho Senators marched by twos
out OF the Senate chamber TO the Rotunds and thence
out upon the platform.
And now for few pen pictures OF she women and
men who were grouped in this impressive Fol-
lowing the etiquette OF such occasions, the ladies' Of
the Grant household were conspcuously absent, not
withstandinR which they were cur,ously looked
for oy ths people who scrulinzed the crowded
galleries, she procession ana the platform The rctr
Ing President. as grave, sphinx like and silent ever
evident expression OF reiei that onerous
burdens Of office had rolled from bis shoulders
Colonel Fred Grant, who occupied . foremost place
At his tahers side and lacks only years him
! 1rmness and seriousness often his young
/ and manly face Young shoulders are never so ready
10 shake on responsibilities for sake OF ease,
| ever
| President Hayes bore himself with modest, easy
carriage and countenance composed a though ,n-
augurations a matter Of every day occurrence
with him, and betrayed GO. tho slightest sign OF ag
tauon throughout the whole ceremony.
| Vice President Wheeler, the contrary, was pale
,rcmbIed delivering his short but pertinent
10 the Senate. Mr. Wheeler has recovered from
the afDci:oa he suffered In the death, few months
ago. Of hrs charming wife, whom he idolized, and
settled melancholy fallen upon him which o:hng
seemingly can tighten. Il 10 said that Mrs Wheeler
bore very close resemblance 10 Mrs Hayes both in
| personal appearance and character
large share Of The reserved gallery was occupied
by the Hayes party, including personal friends this
city and those who accompanied hin, from Columbus.
Upon the front sat Mrs. Hayes her quiet, mothery
face a. placid and undsturbed though she
seated IN her paror at homo. instead OF being the
cynosurs Of all eyes and the hrs. lady OF the land
xRa HAYES TOILET
Her dark hair, gu.ltless OF crimps, brushed low
over her forehead, and surmountcd by good sized
\ blac Bonnet trsmmsd wAh whiis feathers and aco
few simple flowers behind and q VI for face
trimming Her dress plain but elegant black silk,
with trimming OF velvet and valoncienncs, taultless
white KIDS, cames hair shawl aud black veil. The
only bit Of jcwelry upon hor person was heavy gold
scarf pn combining knot OF old iaco at throat
| THE CHILDREN.
Two OF her children were with hor Scott and Fannie
and beautiful little grandniece, OF whom Mrs. Hayes
has charge. This child has ono Of the most interest
ing Of faces, framed In wealth OF blonde hair, and
eyes that positively speak, but unfortunately her lips
uro scaled and she dumb from the effects of scarlet
fever contracted when sho was but six years OF age
| Fannie Hayes about nine years old, and, like her
brothers. was dressed in suit OF navy blue
On the day whom Hayos received his nomination for
the Presidency little Scott discovered nur-
sery weeping II his hoart would break because ho
heard tho school boys say they were going
his papa into tho Whito House, which TO youthful
imagination seemed sort Of bastile.
| MRS. suERxAS's TolLRT.
| Next to Mrs. Hayes sas Mrs. Senator Sherman, an
other model OF quiet taste ~ dress. who never In
duges In an approach 10 display. She upon this
occasion plain black silk, with velvet sleeves and
| trimmings; Ulack velvet bonnet with single red
rose over tho iorehesd, and q handsome shawl, her
| only Jewel rare cameo. Tho Whtc House tor the
next tour years bids air be nythng but a OF
extravagant Jolly dress with such staid ladies' at
| the head OF society
rHE DIPLOMATIC GALLERY.
Tho diplomatic gallery, on the other hand, presented
very brilliant scene The ladies', with their bright
oregn faces and court manners, always elegantly
attrcd.
Most conspicuous among them was the beautiful
Nine. Msntllia, the wife ot Senior A. De Mantilla do
los RIOS. the Spanish Minister, who woro u superb
toilette OF vino colored velvet and shell pink.
showing worths magical skill IN every iod The
bodice and tram were Of velvet trimmed with pink,
with pinx pestcoat aud bows. lace stomacher with
coquct,sh bow upon tho left breast, and diamond
ornaments. Upon her stately little head, which she
carries high IRON Of blue blood,
white hat Of the Normandy cap shape, trimmed with
vine colored velvet aud rose PINK feathers, . !uii
| ruilic OF soft white lace III 'front.'
Her husband. fine looking old gentleman, with hair