The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1881-03-12
THE INAUGURATION.

A. Garfield has been insugurated President
" the United States, and in happy contrast
with the gloom which ushered IL in the day
ended in blaze Of splendor and glory.
attended from every section Of
the country. Civil and military dignitaries,
and representatives Of every rank, class aud
color assembled 10 do honor 10 the event.
The administration Of President Hayes has
passed out Of existence, and III .re's n new
tensut at the White House, The story II
the day, interesting as il is, is not exciting.
The official programme was carried out TO the
letter. In the morning Mr.. Garfield was
escorted to the White House, and thence
driven to the Capital, attended by tho mill
tary. Amer the usual ceremonies in the
Senate, the procession Of dignitaries moved
out to the grand stand, where, in the pres
ence Of some thousands Of his fellow- citizens,
the President delivered his inaugural ad-
dress.
General Garfield read his inaugural ad-
dress, which was vociferously applauded,
previous to which Chief.Justice Waite ad-
ministered the oath Of Office. Mr.. Hayes
thsi shook hands with him, as did the
Chief Justice, and then instantly the Presi-
deut turned to his mother, tenderly and af-
feetioaately kissing her and Afterwards his
wife. The incident was one which was no
ticed with a sense Of much qualification, that
so vigorous and brilliant an intellect as the
President has shown he possesses, was
warmed and irradiated by so tender and af-
fectionate heart.
The military display was, without doubt,
abe EnSst brilliant ever witnessed here, and
the visitors were fortunate, in the fact that
the volunteer organizations were the best in
the country, and the regular army was rep
resented by bsttalions Of picked men from
the artillery, infantry and marine corps, land
the magnificent battalion Of naval cadets
from Annapolis. The Grand Army Of the
Republic, Boys in Blue, and political organ
iations of the several states, were represent
ed, sni each appeared to have Wed with
each other in the matter Of unifUrming. IL
was indeed wonderful array, and though
the procession was two hours aud thirty
three minutes passing given point, the
spectators did not show the least sign of
we ,riness, but cheered aud clapped their
hands and waved their handkerchiefs en-
Enthusiastically during the entire march.
The decorations were the most elaborate
that have ever been seen in this city. The
Presidents house aud the ground surround
sng it were tastefully adorned with bunting,
lo1 onl V.il u soh
support the archway over the main entrance
to the Executive Mansion, were entwined
with garlands of evergreens and flags In
the angle Of the arch was suspended large
crystal star, rensating various colors, sur
rounded by gas-jets. Strcamers of every
description were joined together and formed
arches across the east and west drives. The
portions of the State, War and Navy De-
Smrtments, fronting upon Executive avenue
were hung with flags and pennants, and our
Star Spanglcd Banner fioated to the breeze
from msny sections of these handsome build
ings. Passing out the east gate TO Pennsyl-
vania avenue, the scene was gorgeous. The
Treasury, on the right, was artistiually les
TONED with large American fags-one en-
circling each Of the giant columns that 50
adorn the entrance u the nations treasure.
house, while from the three nags,alTs at the
north, east and south fronts were suspended
a rainbow OF Signal Corps flags and PEN
nants, which produced pleasing effect.
The stern hooking building of the Depart
ment Of Justice and the Court of Claims was
completely robbed Of its cold exterior, by
the ample drapery Of American flags aud
banners forming curtains at the windows.
The Inauguration ball, which took place
al hlght, IN the National Museum building,
<Tas in all respects growing success, and in
keeping with the other leading events Of the
day. 1t is hard to conceive how any of its
parts could be improved upon, everything
working tremendously. From the opening
TO the close, there was neither hitch Or de-
lay, and though the number in attendance
was very large, made up, as it was, from
parsons from sll sections of the country-a
truly cosmopolitan assemblage everything
passed. off in the most pleasant manner.
The members of the committee who had
charge of the perfection and arrangements
Of the details can compliment themselves
upon the results of their labors, as all who
participated in the ball were free in their
Acknowledgements that nothing had been
left uudone, and what had been was well
done.
As the crowd surged up 10 the reception
stand in the ball room, sudden excitement
ran through the building, and a turning OF
heads and hasty rush uf people directed
every eye 10 soidiefiy hgure coming up IN
sne nne 10 tender ms congratulations TO the
rtesiaeht' IL was zen, hancock lie was
10 iuIi UNIFORM ana MS superb physique,
Siear' oiue eyes fuudy complexion anu hne
bearing would nave made nm marked
man ID me 'hrohg, even u lie had not by
nls presence wruhg such graceful victory
ir",n MS ne,eat' ne was accompanied by
Coiohei Ooroih ana one OF TWO stan oihcers,
ana sharcd the honors OF the evening with
the fresideht ana Mr.; Hayes. Alter shak-
ing hands the crowd nled slowly by the
slana and spread itseii IN the square halls
ana long eorrldors IL was ike the opening
oi pen iull oi "atleau nguree, i1r IN the
wedge ana Jam nothing could be seen but
heads and as ths space widened, number
Of very elegant toilets became visible, the
ehrysalls OF odd e"lors opened into butter
ny wlpgs' and huttsTed Oh 10 tho dancing
oaIIs'
30 more imposing ceremonies weFe ever
witnessed an this eoiiunent Than thoss which
attended the inauguration ot the twentieth
president The whole nation seemed yes
ierdaY 10 honor the man IN whom 1t has
Imposed Its greatest trust. The splendid
pageant, on the historic avenue, will never
pc forgotten
INAUGURAL ApDhEss.
Fellow. eiLizens.-We stand to-dav upon
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