New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-05

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In the front seat of the reserved at the right
of the diplomatic gallery there was gathered little
group of three which. during the hour preceding
the entrance of the official witnesses OF the days
ceremonies monopoized to great extent the atten-
ton of the assembled throng They were the ven
cradle mother of the President-eect, his wife, and
between the two Mrs. Hayes. Mrs. GARFIELD the
elder, slightly bent with years, and apparently not
robust. bore in her face look Of almost youthful
nrids ard enjoyment. which might have had its
origin in the feeling that the honors of the great
occasion were in some part her own, inasmuch as
they were all his who was himself her own. The
wife of the President-sect, wearing the years OF
her mature womanhood with quiet and unassuminR
dignity. her intelligent face lighting up now and
and then with smile as she recognized acquaint-
ances in the galleries near her or joined in the con-
yeIsation with her companions. gave promise by her
air and appearance that the graceful lady on her
right who for four years has made the White House
the typical home Of pure and refined hospitality,
would have no unworthy successor. The touching
Difference paid by the two younger members OF the
group to the mother of the Presideneect was noted
by all observant lookers-on.
The occupants of the other galleries were in large
part the wives. daughters and friends of the Con-
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oured. by reason of their position. TO take part in
the proceedings in the arena below. The members
of the Senate occupied three Of the rows of seats
forming the quarter circle upon the
left. and the remaining space in the chamber was
unoccupied. The Vice-Presldent sat in his chair
and the officials of the Senate were all in their
places Among them Captain Isaac Bassett. for
more than half century continuously an officer OF
the body and the reputed master OF more executive
secrets than any other living man-tau, straight
and vigorous as young man OF twenty, with MS
full suit of snowy har-was most inquired about by
the strangers present in the gallery. fringe OF
sprightly. neatly clad pages surrounded him and ex-
tended around tho entire dals Colonel James
Christy the pOrtly deputy of the Sergeant-at-Arms
and general master of ceremonies, was the only ac
tive parsonage in the hall during the hours OF walt
ing. as he moved about. pointing out to the official
personages who entered from time to time their
allotted places The loud hum of conversation fill
ing the air hushed momentarily as some of the OIL
cial routine of tue expiring session took place.
About 1890 o'clock Lieutenant q eneral Sheridan
entered the chamber and was escorted to seat in
the inner semicrce Of reserved chairs upon the
left and facing the Vlce-President. He was greeted
by the hearty capping OF the hands OF the falr
spectators III the galleries. little later General
Hancock led Familiarity by the arm by Senator Blaine
entered quietly by a side door and was escorted to
a seat beside General Sheridan. In the moment be
was recognized he too was heartily greeted by the
asqemblage.
ENTRANCE OF The DIPLOMATIC CORPS.
Another long period of waiting WAS broken by the
entrance of the Diplomatic Corps, headed by Sir
Edward Thornton. and followed in the official order
of precedence By the other members OF tho corps.
to the number Of about one hundred. As they
and p,en,hNra of tho
Senate, at the tap of the gavel, arose and remained
standing until the distinguished strangers were
seated They filed the two inner rows Of Senators
chairs upon the Vce-President's right The dplo-
mats we're for the most part dressed III full Official
costume wearing the swords orders and decorations
of their rank. Sir Edward Thornton and some other
chiefs of legations Tere ablaze with jcweled hnery
aud gold lace with which the more subdued but
still striking costumes OF the Chinese Ministers
aud their attaches contrasted with novel effect Tie
more notable members Of the Diplomatic Corps
present were Sir Edward Thornton, of England;
Count Won Schlozer. of Germany; Baron Mayr. OF
Austria; Aristarchi Bev. of Turkey Chin Ian Pin
and Yung Wing, of China; Jushie Yoshida kyOnari,
of Japan; Count Lewenhaupt of Norway and
Sweden: NJ Outrey. Of France; NJ. Michel Bartholo-
mel, of Russia and Senior dc Zamacona, of Mexico.
About 1880 o'clock the Presidents Executive
Secretary, Mr. Prudcn entered the main door of the
chamber and formally delivered message from the
President OF the United States. which when opened
proved to be a copy of a proclamation converting the
Senate in extra session. The Clerk of the House Of
Representatives made his appearance. and on being
recognized announced that the House. having con-
cluded its business, had appointed committee to
&C company a similar committee of the senate TO in
form the President of the fact that the two bodies
were ready to adjourn without day. These rou.
tine procedures, everyday occurrences except IN
their su jet matter seemed by reason OF the un'
usual as,emblage and the day To have more than
ordinary interest, as the incidents Of an occasion
which was perhaps to be written about in future
histories and were listened to and observed with
close attention.
Another tap of tho little block of ivory which
serves the VicePresIdcnt as a gavel summoned SEN
ators and diplomats to their feet. as the Judges of
the Supreme Court in their sombre official robes of
silk with the ChIei-Justice At their head, entered
and were escorted to their seats in the inlernost
semcircle at the right At five minutes OF ~
o'clock Senator salisbury. the chairman of the conf
mt tee appointed to wait upon the President with
the notice that the Senate was ready TO adjourn,
arose and announced that The committee had dis
charged its duties, aud the President had said in
ply that he had no further communications to make
to the Senate. Silence reignei, and all eyes were
turned 10 the main door of the Senate. Two mIn-
utes passed, whcn the doors were swung open aud
Senator Pendlcton. accompanied by Secretary
Bright, appeared. followed closely by Senator Bay
ard and Senator Anthony. These were tue commit
tee having control Of the arrangements for the in
augural ceremonies
ARRIVAL OF THE PRESIDENTIAL PARTY.
They preceded the Presidential column. which en-
tered two by Two. as follows President Hayes and
President-eect Garfield, Secretary EYarts and Act
ing Secretary French. Secretary Ramsey, Secretary
Col, Attorney General Devens, Secretary Schurz
fostmastcrGcneral Maynard and Colonel Corbin
The President aud Presdent-elect were escorted to