Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-02-17
THE INAUGURATION,



The following is the program for the pro-
eession arranged for March 4th next by Gen.
Sherman. chief marshal:
1.-THE inaugural ceremonies 50 far as the
military are concerned, will consist or escort
Ing the President elect with MS attendants.
from the White House to the Capitol aud b l;k;
to oe reviewed on retttrt by the President from
stand on Pennsylvania avenue. In front OF
the White House. The military and unsrmed
XII dred organizations will be divided into four
divisions. and should be formed prior to II a.
m., as follows: The f'rst--Breve5 Major Gene
raj Ay res-on the north side OF New York and
Pennsylvania avenues, facing south, the right
opposite the War department. The Second
Major General HartranIt-around and outside
the square on the east side or The Capitol the
right opposite the north or Senate wing. TIE
thtrd-Major General Fletcher-on the south
SlCe of PENNSYLVANIA avenue, between Ist ana
18th streets. facing north, the right near B0-
tanical Gardens, The Fourth--Najor General
Fe!don the north side OF Pennsylvania aY9-
nue.. facing south, the right on 18th stree.
haying an open interval between the 81 AMI
4th divisions OF about twenty-ti PAGES
The sidewalks should be LETT free for the
people. Should the spaces allotted 10 any one
OF these divisions prove insufficient. the CON-
ma1-1ing general thereof will group the excess
In any Of the streets or parks 20 his rear. The
carriages for the Presidential party. and the
special mounted escort chosen by the i'reSi-
dent elect. will assemble inside the presiden-
tfAl grounds, prepared 10 leave at II a. no. by
the west gate. When this party is ready,tt VII
approach Pennsylvania avenue and halt when
a signal gun will be fired 10 give general no
Ice. The hfst division VIII present arms re
cover. break from the right. and march 10 the
LETT down Pennsylvania avenue, pausing near
The Treasury TIL HE Presidential party and Che
special escort have taken their places IN tn5
Column, when the first division WIN resume the
march by c0lun or companies guide left. dosn
ienhSy iHania avenue. between the third and
fourth Givlsion. around the capitol by the
right or South, and form line on the east ir1nt
facing the Capitol and well back TO IL ford
ample space Tor the mass OF citizens who WI!
attend 10 hear the Inaugural address. The
carriages ana mounted escort OF the PreSifrG.
iial party win proceed tn the Senate entrance
OF The Capitol. and remain near there TIL tae
return OF the same party.
All The ceremonies, Inside and on the norti-
Goes of the capitol, are exclusively under The
control OF The proper officers of Congress. Dur
ing these ceremonies all the troops will remain
In perfect silence aud at rest, especially during
the speaking from the east 'front.' When me
ceremonies are finished about / p.m.) the pre-
sQential party VIII resume their carriages and
draw out when another signal gun Will be
fir d. The first division Will again form column
OF companies. march down the north front OF
The Capitol to Pennsylvania avenue aud uD
that aVeI Iue iii the head OF column reaches 18TH
street and New York avenue. when q short
pause will occur 10 permit The presidential
party, by the south gate OF the Treasury, 10
reach the stand pre- pared for them. Tho whole
force viii then pass the President Ia. f..ri4,r
In the order OF their numbers the first division
followed by the second; the third facing to the
right, CounfermdIrh 10 the left, and form com
march TO the right form company and close Oh
the third: all in column OF companies at wheel
Ing distance.
AFTER passing the reviewing stand each sub
division viii quicken its pace and regain its
quarters by any route of its own selection
" h1ch does not interfere with the marchtng
column. Civic bodies desiring TO participate
VIII form In the streets and avenues netwaef,
Judiciary square and Pennsylvania avenue
aid follow the 4th division according TO their
own methods. aiming to form as compact
column as possible. lest the procession may
extend into The night Ia passing the review
iLg stand only division comma nders, with two
Aus. Will leave their horses at the west gate
aud take post near the President whilst their
own troops are passing. The soldiers and sun-
alierhS viii not salute while marching: only
Officers commanding divisions brigades r5gl-
nehis AID separate battalions. Bauds aill Ut.
careful LOT 10 confuse by too much music:
each band In front should cease When that a.
the next behind is within fifty yards OF the
itNeWing Stand, when the later begins. Elru
oTgahLa!1on should pass the rev ieTiuE 5. -.tlc
by iIs own music, Win Whicn 1t Is familiar an.
ty which the men can hest keep step.
EEt troops, "hich stand last, VIII carr
arms, present and salute The Pre5lfenl ii Ic
passes; but Whilst forming or awaiting TIE
Htlfn oi the escort, may stack arms. post !
SthliGtl, break ranks. realty 10 he aSa,a ,at,!-..
prcmpil! al the call or lie drum or trunpr-
The police or The District vi keep clear in
space ahort ;he White House. the Treasury
anG Capitol. and WIZ precede the marcnin
column 6p detachment OF their mounted
IL
ments On arriving or reporting will be as
signed to one Or other OF the foregoing diyi-
slons, OF which public notice will be given la
the newspapers, and the division commanders
viii brigade the regiments and group the
companies into battalions OF four or more
companies, according to the time allowed; but
the military movements must conform to toe
time prescribed by the civil officers OF Congress
who have charge OF the Inauguration at the
Capitol Maps and verbal explanation Will be
given to interested parties on application at
army neadquarters War department.
w. T. SHERMAN, Grand Marshal
Inaugural Reception Invitation.
The foundation Of the design is formed by the
massive steps from which the inaugural al
tance loom out the enormous propoIt tions of the
Capitol Itself. Prominently Ia the foreground,
symboilzing our early history, is portrait or
Washington, surrounded by the Is original
stars. Emanating from this center are the nl-
uonal drapeIics. A fierce eagle spreads ht.
protecting wings above this design. The upper
emblematlc of our growth and prosperity. The
IS stars interviewer In the words Inaugural
Reception and Promenade Concert" star in
each letter, contrast with the IS below. IN
which the motto E Pluribus Unum'' Is
written. The peace, justice and liberty when
We hope may crown the efforts OF the coming
administration are sympoliked by the laurel
spray. the Roman rods and the goddess cap,
which emblems surround the exquisite por-
traits OF the President and Vice President efecJ.
The llkenesses OF Generals Garfield and Arthur
as excellent. The manner In which they are
treated is mafye eNonS, and comes as near flesh
as IL can be approached without muscle ttsef.
The portrait or Washington Is from Stewards
painting. and, nOtWithsta ndDg the thousands
that have been made OF this head Is the finest
pure line engraving OF 1t yet produced. The
execution OF the design. which was engraved
on steel by the Homer Lee Bank Note Co. of
New York, and printed by their patent plate
printing process its brilliant effects and high
nn1sh, reflect credit upon all concerned. and the
gentlemen OF the committee VINO have had the
matter In charge are to be congratulated Oh
their selection and success.
Besides this card OF invitation, there is q card
or admission, for which you pay s.. You can put
the invitation In your card basket IL you want
10. The admission card Is small, and reads as
follows: admit one person to the National
Museum On the 4th OF March, 1851. II. Z. Cor.
DIN, corresponding secretary" In the left hand
lower corner the number 5 Is engraved, 1,Ist like
1t is on national bank notes which are so ranti-'
lar that further description Is unnecessary
The number OF each ticket will be put On in a
blank space left for that purpose
Meeting of the Executive Com inittce
The executive committee of the citizens In.
auguratfon organization met az the National
Metropolitan Bank building last evening"
Mr.. j. w. Thompson In the chair. Mr..
Thompson stated that since the iass
meeting they had received such aid
from their friends as to warrant him in re.
commencing an appropriation for e-Works
LIE cOngfatu led the committee on this cOndi.