The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-03-10
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WASHINGTON. March I. 1881.
It rained and showed 1t intervals last night
ard at .. y. was showing rapidly, but at
this hour, 10 O'Clock, the clouds are working
away aud the sun shining. All Washington
was out 1t an carly hour, notwithstanding
the storm. and men, women and children
hurrying through the snow and mud from
every direction-all bent on reaching Penn
sylvanis Avenue to witness the inaugural
procession, or to the Capital to be present 1t
the ceremonies to take place there. During
the entire night, trains lsden with military
and civilians arrived. and continued through
out the morning to pour In their living
freight. Stands are erected atvari0us points
near the CapitOl-seating twenty-five thous-
and people-and every seat has been sold.
II is estimated that fifty thousand strangers
are in Washington.
At 1880 q. M. the sun commenced to shine
quite brightly, with a chilly March wind
blowing from the Northwest. At this hour,
the greater portion of the population Of
Washington and Georgetown were out along
the line OF march, and with the number Of
strangers here there over one hundred
thousand persons assembled to witnesses the
procession. The sidewalks on Pennsylvania
Avenue, along the route, are literally packed.
and the windows OF the buildings, rs well US
the stands, were crowded with spectators.
The various divisions marched along the av-
enue according to the programme, and at
halC-past eleven O'Clock the head OF the pro-
cession passed around the south wing and
reached the east front Of the Capitol. The
Presidential corriage was driven TO the lower
entrance Of the Senate wing, aud the Presi-
dcnt-elect accompanied by the Vice Presi-
dent-elect aud Senators Pendleton and Thur
man entered the building and proceeded to
the Vice Presidents room where they re.
manned till IL o'clock.
As early ~ 10 o'clock crowds began to Ms
semble in front Of the platform erected over
the steps leading to the main entrance, and
at IL o'clock ii was estimated that a, COO were
massed in front Of the building Holders of
cards Of admission thronged the approaches
to the Senate long before the doors opened.
aud within few minutes after eleven O'Clock
the Senate galleries were filed to their ut
most capacity. They presented very gay
appearance, much the larger proportion Of
their occupants being ladies, who graced the
occasion with holiday attire.
Mrs. Garfield wife Of the President-elect,
aud her venerable mother, occupied front
seats in the private gallery, and Mrs. Hayes
sat between them. Misses Mollie Garfield
and Fannie Hayes and . few personal friends
were also Of the party.
The floor of the Senate began to fill up
quite early with distinguished invited guests
including number Of army officers Of high
rank.
The routine business Of the Senate pro-
ceeded till about 1870, when the diplomatic
corps appeared at the main entrance. and ut
once attracted universal notice rs they filed
down the center aisle in their gorgeous court
costumes respcndant with gold and silver
embroidery, and glittering with diamonds.
Sir Edward Thornton headed the corps as its
Dean. The French. Italian and German
Ministers followed. Then came the Turkish
Minister wearing his red fez, and still more
conspicuously attired, the full Chinese lega-
ton next appeared and afforded fresh topic
for buzz and comment IN the galleries, alike
by their grave demeanOr and their red but
ton mandarin hats and peacOck's feathers.
A minute afterwards the Supreme Court of
the United States was announced, and the
Justices, headed by Chief Justice Waite. aud
clad in their robes of Office, entered the
chamber, marching slowly down the center
aisle, and took seats prepared for them In
front OF and facing the rostrum. Exclusives
Swayne and Strong also entered with their
former associates.
shortly before twelve o'clock General Gar
field and President Hayes entered the cham
Der arm In arm, escorted by Senators Pend!e-
ton, Anthony and Bayard, the committee OF
arrangements, and folio yed ty all the men,
beers of the Cabinet. As they proceeded
down the aisle to the seats reserved for them.
The Senators and all other occupants OF the
floor arose and remained standing until they
had taken their seats. The galleries applaud
ed by clapping hands and waving handker-
chiefs. The Vice President elect was next
announced. lie was escorted by Sergeant.
at-Arms and Senator Pendleton to seat on
the right of Vice President Wheeler who had
arrived.
Vice President Wheeler delivered vale
dictory and the Forty-Sixth congress was
declared at an enfl, and the newly indicted
Vice President administered the oath Of of.
flee to the Standardized.
This work Of organization being completed
III, San.
Court and invited guests world proceed to
the east portico of the Capitol to participate
in the ceremonies OF the inauguration Of the
President-clect.
A procession was accordingly formed. and
all the late occupants of the floor OF the Sen
ate proceeded through the corridors and rO-
tunda to the place indicated, in the follow
Supreme Court, aud the Marshal Of the Dis ]
tIict of Columbia, Supreme Court, the COM |
mttce of arrangements, the Sergeant-a;-
Arms of the Senate. the President and Pr-.i- |
General Arthur and Mr.. Wheeler,
members Of the Senate, the diplomatic corps. |
heads Of departments, members Of the House
of Representatives, members elect, Govern
ors and ex-GovernOrs Of States, officers OF
the Senate and OF the House. As the pro.
cession filed out through the main corridor
to the rotunla, the crowds pouring down
from the galleries soon caused q blockade,
aud finally breaking in upon the procession.
merged with it, aud passed ON to the rotunda,
making confused mass Of Senators, Repre-
diplomatists and citizens, with
out much regard TO precedence On reach.
ing the main entrance leading from the ro-
tunda to the platform. the pressure was re.
licved. aud the Presidential party was ena-
blcd 10 reach the front. Mrs. Garfield, Mrs.
Hayes. Gen. Garfield's mother and other Ia
dies Of the party were caught in a crowd aud
experienced considerable difficulty in reach
Ing the platform. At haf-past twelve the
reached his place at the front Of
the platform and took a seat with Chief Jus
lice Waite and President Hayes upon his
tight and upon his LETT were Senators PEN
ileton. Anthony and Rayard. while immedi.
.tcly behind sat his mother. Mrs. Garfield.
Mrs. Hayes and Vice President Arthur.
At ls:2s Senator PenJleton arose and in
reduced Gen. Garfield, who began his ina,i-
,ursl address: Ii
Fsliow- Caissas-We stand to-day upon the I
minence which overlooks hundred years {
# National life-a century crowded with /
'erils. but crowned with triumphs Of liberty I
nj of love and before continuing the on |
yard march let ns pause on this height for q
aonent to strengthen our faith and renew {
ur hope by n glance at the pathway along b