Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-06
Letter from Washington.

1Co rrespondence OF the Alexsndria GsZrtte.l
WASHINGTON. March 5.-The inauguration
of Mr.. Hayes-it is about time titles were
drorped and we had once more returned to
pau mistcr-took place to- day upon the cas-
front of the Capitol, 10 the presence OF large
concourse OF people. The inaugural address,
as will have been seen, is temperate and COO
ciliatory Ia tone, and if an iudex Of the policy
to be pursued during his administration, MIR.
Hayes will 90 out Of Office with much mere oil
respect and esteem thar is entertained Ter HIM
at present by one portion of The people at
least, and while the stigma of the fraui com
mitted by his party So near y attaches 10 hun
He locked well-lu he full vigor of life
spoke, or rather read, his inaugural lu Il cI a"
voice and without exhibiting any s. Gus OF OK
element; took the oath with becoming rev,r
cuce; saluted his friends with apparent warmth;
teudery received the congratulations ut his
wife, and left for the White House with the
good wishes OF all.
The scene in the Senate chamber prior to
the inaugural ceremonies Was Interesting. The
Hsll-iu the galleries and on the Hoor-~aS
crowded. tut what struck the spectator mos;
Was the tinse{-and there was more Of II than
usual The Diplomatic corps, in tuli court
dress gold and glitter, stars and spaa5oges;
Gen. Sherman Gen. Hancock aud Gen. Terry,
with their stats, all in full uniform, and Gen.
Sherman, with a wide scarf of gold cloth aud
all the e glitter" he could put on, we're on hand
to be gazed at. The ladies Of the foreign lega-
tons occupied the Diplomatic gallery and were
gaily dressed. Mrs Hayes occupied a eorser
~ llor RI hnf nj
legations, With her little son 10 front OF her as
shield from the gaz IS Of the curious crowd.
She was attired becumingly and deporled her
self modestly.
MIR. Ferry was chosen President pro tem.,
and was sworn 10 by Mr. Howe. Mr.. Wheeler,
Vice President was sworn in by MIR. Ferry,
and promised to rise above partnership 10 the
discharge Of his duties. lie exhibited much
agitation while speaking and after taking his
seat, Tie CONSCIOUSNESS that he occupied a
place to which he was not chosen seemed to
make coward Of him. lie was escorted to the
chair by Mr. McCreery, OF Ky, democrat.
The procession was a very crcdltabie affair.
There was not much military display and but
little enthusiasm. The decorations were not on
an extensive scale.
The Cabinet has not yet been announced,
though it seems TO be Known that E0arts,
Sherman, McCrary and Sohurz will have
portfolios, and it is also asserted that Frye, OF
Maine, is to be an adviser, though he will
make a bad one, judging from his course III
the House.
There are conflicting views as to an extra
session, aud many there be who think there
will be none.
From uudoubtcd authority the organization
Of the next House will be democratic, and not
withstanding the late unpIeasantness MIR. han
dali will be next Speaker.
The bad feeling engeudered by the presl-
dental count among some OF the democrats Is
rapidly being dispelled, aud it is not doubted
that the party will be unit 10 less than q
month aud everything be harmonious.
Col. Burke left here for New Orleans at a
late hour last night after long Interview with
President Hayes. He goes with assurances and
instructions to Nichols that will settle the
pre- sent Louisiana muddle in favor OF the
Nichols government. Hayes will carry out
CRAFTS pledges to the LOUISIANA delegation.
70 a delegation which called 90 him to-day
urging the retention Of Don Cameron 10 the
regard for all the Cameroos but that be
thought that it was public policy for him to
make az entire new cabinet. 10 New Hamp-
shire delegation, headed by Senator Wadleigb,
who called aud asked for the appointment of
Senator Cragin to the Navy Department, be
said he would consider the matter. Coy. Hart
rant, of Pennsylvania, stated to q friend to-
night that he could go in the cabinet, aud
would do so but for the fact that the demo-
cratic Lieutenant Governor would succeed him,
ADD the State would thus be revoutionized.
The following is the revised slate for the csbi
net at midnight: Secretary Of State, w. NJ.
Evarts; Secretary Of the Interior, Carl Schurz;
Secretary Of the Treasury, Johr Sherman; At
torney General, Geo. W. McCrary; Secretary
of the Navy, John NJ. Forbes, Of Boston; Post
master General D. Nj. Key, OF Tennessee;
Secretary of War, left open fer Joe } ohnstou.