The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-08-28

at sunrise, and the avenues and streets
soon presented an animated appearance.
Mounted marshals galloped to and fro,
political clubs were fastening to the po-
sitions assigned them, bands performed
patriotic airs, and nearly every one Wore
Il Tippecmoe badge.
ed. which escorted the President elect
from his temporary residence to the
Treasury Department, and thence along
PENNSYLVANIA Avenue to the Capitol
There were no regular troops on parade,
but the uniformed militia companies of
the District of Columbia performed es-
cort duty in very creditable manner.
A carriage, presented by the Wings of
Baltimore, and drawn by four horses,
had been provided for General Harrison,
but he preferred to ride on horseback, as
the Roman emperors passed along the APP
plan Way, and the old hero made fine
appearance. mounted on a spirited white
charger, attended by staff of mounted
marshals. Although the weather was
chilly, the general refused to wear an
overcoat. and rode with his hat III his
hand, bowling Acknowledgements of the
cheers Of the multitudes on the side
walks. Behind the President elect came
Tippecanoe clubs and other political as
sociations, with music, badges and ban
ners. The club from Prince Georges
county, had in its ranks large platform
on wheels, drawn by six white horses,
on which was a power loom from the
Laurel factory, with operatives at work
under the direction Of their superintend-
ent, General Horace Capron. Several of
the clubs escorted large log cabins on
wheels. decked with suitable inscriptions,
cider barrels, coon skins, and various
frontier articles. \ feature of the pro-
cession was the students of the Jesuits'
College at Georgetown, who appeared in
uniform. headed by their faculty, and
carrying Il beautiful banner.
The Senate chamber at the Capitol was
meanwhile filled to overlooking. and
nearly all of the prominent dignitaries
of the country were present. On one
side, Scott. Gaines, Macomb, and Wool
were the leaders of brilliant group of
officers connected with our proud days of
triumph, whilst on the opposite side of
the hall were the nominated members of
the Cabinet, inspiring auguries not less
cheering of future prosperity and glory.
The Diplomatic Corps made striking
appearance. half covered with the rich
est embroidery in gold and silver and the
insignia of their various orders, while
near them. and in strong contrast with
them, were the Justices of the Supreme
Court of the United States, wearing black
silk robes.
At twelve o'clock John Tyler, Vice
President elect, took his oath of office,
and was escorted to the chair, where he
delivered his brief inaugural address
with great dignity. Soon after he had
concluded, General Harrison entered the
Senate chamber and took the seat as
signed for him. His bodily health ap-
peared to be perfect, and there was an
alertness in his movements which was
quite astonishing, considering his adj
vanced age, the multiplied haGdslips
through which he had passed, and the
fatiyues he had lately undergone.
\ procession was then formed in the
Senate chamber, which moved on through
the rotunda, out on the temporary plat
form erected over the steps of the east
ern entrance to the Capitol. On this
platform seats had been provided for the
military and civic dignitarieS, with many
distinguished citizens, intermingled with
great company of ladies. In the space
before the Capitol was a solid mass of
humanity, valiously estimated to con-
tain from thirty to forty thousand. Hap
Ply was he who could climb upon an iron
ftliiilS. VI Sboie p'ot, W ooI'lh Il oSe-
ter sight of the expected pageant. All
such places were filled with clin9ing oc-
cupants, while others assembled the trees
on the square, whose dcnuded branches
afforded an unobstructed prospect. On
the verge of the crowd We're drawn up
carriages filled with ladies' while here
and there pcercd up staff bearing the
pacific banner of Il Tippecanoe club. At
last a deafcning shout announced the ar
rival of General Harrison. who became
1.-THE observed of all observers.
When the uproar had subsidized. Gen
the platform, and there was Il profound
stiffness as lie proceeded to read, in Il
loud and clear voice. his inaugural adj
dress He read from his manuscript,
standing re-headed, without an over
coat or gloves, facing the cold northeast
wind. while those seated on the platform
around him, although warmly wrapped
up, suffered from the piercing blasts.
AS he touched on successive topics
lying near the heart of the people, the
sympathy of his audience with his senti-
ments was manifested by shouts which
broke forth from time to time. When
he had nearly concluded, the oath of
office was administered to him by Chief
Justice fancy. and the pealing cannon
announced to the country that it had a
new Chief Magistrate.
Again declining to ride in his carriage,
President Harrison remounted his horse.
and was escorted by the military to the
White House, chccred by the immense
crowds which lined Pennsylvania Ave-
nue.. while the ladies at the windows
waved their handkerchiefS. On reach
inc the White House, the President held
reception for three hours. during which
time he was constantly shaking hands
with the multitude which suryed past
| him. At night there were three inaugu
ration balls each one receiving Il visit
from the new l'rcSluent, VINO was greeted
| with the warmest demonstrations of re-
spect.
The Wing editors and correspondents
| assembled ut the Inauguration of Gen
| Harrison met around festive board OF
the succeeding evening. There were ovel
forty in attendance, some of whom ha(
been more than two-score Years IN the
service. and others had labored with pei
| or TYPO for upwards of a quarter of cen