Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-03-31
FRANKLIN PIERcE's INAUGURATION.

Franklin Pierce, the fourteenth Presi-
dent, was sworn into Office March 4,
1858. The day was stormy, and is on
record as the first Inauguration day upon
which snow fell. The procession was
over mile in length the enthusiasm
intense. The incoming President and
his predecessor rode together in ba-
rouche. The whole Giplomatic""corps,
blazing in full court dress, enhanced the
beauties of the dazzling scene The line
Of march was interrupted by gang of
men disguised rs bcggnrs, who seriously
intericred with the dignity Of the occa-
sion but general fight. in which the
beggarS were roughly handled and right
cously beaten, enliycncd the general
proceedings, broke the monotony, and
restored the dignity that had been trail
ed in the dust. Chief Justice Tnncy adj
ministercd the oath Of office, this making
his fifth time. The inaugural was read
in clear, distinct tone
JAMES HrCHASAN's INAUGuEArIoS.
If the roar of cannon, the cheers of
the populace, the attendance Of wealth,
youth, beauty and intellect, the display
Of military, could make an administra-
tion successful and popular, then James
Buchnnan's ought to have been Success
ful and as popular as any Of his prcdc-
ccssor,' or his successors. The oath of
office was administered to James Bu-
chanan, of Pennsylvania, by Chief Jus
ticc fancy, on March 4, 1857.
ABRAHAM LtNCuLN's INAUGURATION.
The work assisted by Buchanan wa,
to culminatc under Lincoln. Monday.
March t. 1861. Will De- remembered by
every one who wa old enough 60 realize
the danger the country WAS in. Civil
war WAS upon MS. The Prcsidcut-cl,ct
had been smugglcd into th, capital hy
night Tor fear Of assas-iuntiou IN
truth, when the morning came that was
to usher in the new administration. IL
was doubted whether Mr. Lincoln had
arrived in town There were many
weak hearts who feared hc lacked the
couragcto face the danger that every one
realized had come upon us. But Lincoln
was "a, his post 4 large volunteer
force had been ordered 10 attend the
regulars. Mounted ordcrlics were
posted at every available spot. Gcucml
Scott disposed Of his small force to the
greatest advantage. The Senate had
been in session all night, and refused
TO adjourn until tine legal limitation
At | o'clock the supreme court WAS
announced. The Senate arose: the ju-
dietary swept in in their long robes of
office, headed hy the venerable chief
Justice. Mr. Lincoln entered the
Senate chamber with his predecessor.
He was introduced bv the III fatcd
Baker, and was received with cheers.
He read his inaugural with o distinct
uttcmncc and without o trcmor in his
frame. All felt the awful crisis that
was at hand. Chief Justice Tancy, with
trembling hands, administered for the
eighth and last timc the oath Of Office.
The Inauguration ball in tho evening
was a grand affair. Chief Justice Chase
administered the oath Of office To- Lin.
coin at his second Inauguration
ANDREW JuHSsoN's NtrouEtrIoS.
Andrew johnson took the oath Of
Office quietly aud privately before Chief
Justice Chase, at the KirkwooP house.
April IL, 1855, at TO A.N.
ULYSSES S. GRANTS ryArGrRAroS.
Ulysses 5. Grant the eighteenth
President of the United States. was
sworn into office hy Chief Justice Chase
ON March I. 1873. The morning was
gloomy. wet and cold, but hy noon the
sun came out and shonc brightly. At
1870 the Senate notified the President
that all was ready The galleries we're
packed. \ few minutes before twelve
the supreme court, headed Icy
Chief Justice Chase all in their official
robes, entered General Grants staff
consisting Of Generals Rawlins. Porter.
Babcock, Dent, Parker and Badcau. and
Colonels Lcct and Webster. all in full
uniform. followed. The oath Of office
was administered by the chief justice.
Upon the occasion Of his second inaug-
untion, March 1873. the morn.
ing was keen and cold and the wind
swept down Pennsylvania avenue with
terrible effect A grand procession Of
regulars, volunteers, and civil societies
commanded by the late General
Barry, grand marshal, escorted
the President to the capitol The
carriage in which he rode, and in
which we're also Senators Cmgin, Logan,
and Bavard. were drawn nv four cloaeIx-