Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-03-09

cessor, who made brief and very appropriate
address. The oath Of office was administered TO
him by Mr.. Wheeler, after which the latter made
his farewell speech, and the entire assembly ad-
journed TO the grand portico to witness the final
ceremony that made James A. Garfield president
Of the United States, and TO listen to
THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
The scene that here lay spread out before the
eye was one that battles description, and which,
In Its imposing features, was never exceed In the
history OF our country. The spectacle was bril-
liant, overwhelming and picturesque. In front
OF the immense platform were assembled nearly
one hundred thousand people, from every rank in
life, eager 10 see the face and do honor to the
man whom they had elected to the highest posi-
ton within their gift. II was sea Of upturned
faces-an ocean OF humanity. General Garfield
occupied the center seat the front Of the plat
form, with Chief Justice Waite Immediately be-
hind sat President Hayes and wife, General Gar
fields aged mother and Mrs. Garfield. The lat
ter was the object OF much interest, and bore her
honors with becoming dignity and composure.
The address was listened to with marked atten-
ton by the multitude and often applauded. At
its conclusion, the chief justice administered the
oath Of office, when the newly-made president
turned to his mother and with much tenderness
kissed her, and afterwards his wife.
The return OF the procession from the capitol
was the scene Of the greatest enthusiasm Of the
day. In addition to the First division, above
enumerated, there were four other divisions in
line, comprising in all some twenty-five thousand
men. The Second division consisted OF the Ma
tional Guard OF Philadelphia, under command Of
Major General Hartranft, and numbering nearly
six thousand men, all uniformed alike In the
United States regulation and presenting SPLEEN
did appearance The Third division was COM
manded by Major General Thomas @. Fletcher
Of Missouri, and comprised some Of the finest or
CARNATIONS in line, including regiments from
Ohio, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Philadelphia
and New York. The Fourth division was COM
posed OF military organizations from the Sunny
South" and commanded by General Charles W.
Field. The Fifth division included a large num-
Der OF republican organizations from this and
other cities, and was marshaled by Colonel Rob
ert Boyd. The presidential party occupied the
same position in the line as 1t did in the morning,
and was greeted with perfect ovation all along
the route. On arriving at the white house
grounds the president and party took position in
passed. On this stand were assembled many Ct
the most distinguished people In the country, il
Guiding the governors OF the states Of New Hamp-
shire, Ohio and Pennsylvania. members Of the
cabinet Generals Sherman, Sheridan, Hancock
Meigs, Fitzpatrick Hardee, Robinson and Smith
and Admiral Worden. Throughout the entire
two hours and half which the review lasted
President Garfield remained standing, uncovered
and bowed his Acknowledgements Of the saluta.
tions showered upon him from every side. When
the brilliant pageant ended the new president and
his family, consisting of his mother his wife, four
sons and daughter, repaired to their new home,
and the change Of occupancy Of the white house
was completed.
THE BALL
in the evening was fitting close to the grand
festivities Of this ver-to-be-remembered day. lt
was a proud and joyful success in every particu-
lar. The theory of the affair WAS entirely dem
ocratic; its attendance was decidedly arlsto-
cratic. The hall was larger and better; the dec.
orations were more beautiful and costly; the
music was much finer, and the dancers were
happier, than was ever the case at an inaugura-
ton ball in America. The spacious Smithsonian
grounds were lighted by an electric light, and the
long distance, resembling a veritable crystal
palace.
1t is estimated that nearly six thousand people
were in attendance. In the early part Of the
evening the attraction was the presidents recep-
ton hall. At the end Of the space set apart for
the ceremony, stood President and Mrs. Garfield.
A constant stream of hand-shakers passed by
from half-past nine till eleven o'clock, when the
reception ended and the dancing began. Space
forbids lengthy description Of many magnificent
toilets seen, but few OF the more noticeable
are given.
Mrs. Garfield wore rich mauve satin, trimmed
with white lace and lunches Of pansies. Her
hair, as usual, was simply arranged and she
wore no jewels. The costume was very hand
some and in keeping with her modest dignity.
Mrs. Hayes, who stood near Mrs. Garfield, wore
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plain satin and trimmed with pearl passemen-
terie. She looked very bright and was, as usual,
disposed to merry chat Mrs. General Hazen,
who stood at her right, was attired in an elegant
ivory-tinted satin front, with waist and court
train OF the same shade OF embossed velvet. The
trimming was applique embroidery In white silk
and rich fringe Mrs, Secretary Evarts was
dressed in black velvet, court train, point lace
barbe Mrs. Geer of New York, a sister of Mrs
Judge Olin, of this city, was one OF the most at
tractve ladies in the ballroom, not only for her
beauty, but for the elegance of her dress. She
wore white satin brocade, with a point lace
overdress trimmed with natural flowers. The
costume OF Miss Rosa Williamson, daughter Of
the commissioner OF the land Office was strikingy
handsome. The dress was of delicate silk, made
en- trdine, with square neck, sleeveless corsage
and trimmed with white point lace and pearls,
and was draped with pink gauze the latter being
caught up with blush roses and sea grasses in
pretty clusters. With this toilet was worn long
"Bernhardt" gloves, diamond and ruby Jewels
and an unique head dress Of pearls, with pink
feather and diamond clasp
NOTES AND COMMENTS.
President Hayes and family left Washington
for their home In Fremont, Ohio at one o'clock
this afternoon. The regrets expressed at their
removal from the city are as universal as they are
genuine.
There is not likely to be an extra session of the
house, and the senate will probably remain in
session no more than week or ten days.
Ex-Mayor Wallack OF this city died yesterday,
deeply lamented. at the age OF sixty-four.
Among vermonters in the city are Hon Joseph
Poland, L. Bart Cross and wife, and Miss Maria
White Of Montpelier. Sol.
FOrty-sixth Congress.