The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1885-03-27

/, treom our r.sala. correspondent,

WAsuiNaToN, MARCH. 7th, 1885.
Never did the sun shine more bon-
lgnly on human pomp and pageantry
than on tho fourth Of March 1885
when Grover Cleveland WIS inaugu-
rats d President OF tho United States.
The superb broad avenue which
stretches from the Capitol 10 the Trea.
sury had been swept as clean as q
floor and II was kept clean from curb
10 curh. The sidewalks, Windows,
and hundreds Of temporary balconies
were filed, II il estimated, by more
than two hut drcd thousand specta.
tors. Promptly Of half past ten the
presidential cortege started from the
White House TO the Capitol. The
President aud the presIdent-elect
rode In carriage drawn by four bay
horses, and were driven at walk
tho entire distance.
The Inauguration ceremony pissed
Off smoothly. Mr.. Cleveland deliy-
cred his address In a clear, strong
voice, and without other gesticula-
ton than q slight motion with his
right hand. When he had conclud-
cd no turned 10 tho Chief JastIcs OF
the Supreme Court and swore that he
would maintain tho constitution and
tho laws OF tho United States. The
bible used was one that had been
presented b Mr.. Cleveland by MS
mother. After President Gle yslaod
had returned 90 tho White House be
took his poeillon on the stand thai
had bsen erected for the purpose, and
surrounded by President; Arthur
and n number Of distinguished per-
sonagea, reviewed procession of -
500 uniformed civic aud military or.
ganIzatIons. Tho parade was the
most imposing ever seen Ia tbs
city. The crowd was the largest,
best behaved and most respectable
looking ever seen here. The day
was the finest ever vouchsafed TO
pageantry, and President Cleveland
entered upon his ardunu- work under
the most cheering auspices.
I had never seen the pr-~id .nt un-
III he appeared IN the c,rri'gc "ri his
way to tho Capitol. I was impressed
by bis pallor, his expression nf wear
Iness and barrassment. lie lo,ks
older than his photographs. raw
him agaln NJ the lnaugursl bali when
he was escorted around the den.t.ly
packed hall between Senator Pendle.
ton, Of Ohio, and Mr. Merrick of this
city. The scene, the enthusiasm "f
the crowd, the greetings nf ladies
who did not wait for an intrDductlpu,
was evidently new 10 tho Presid sut.
He was pleased, AMI did not know
how Ia conceal II, or rather did not
try 10 conceal Il. AS result he was
perfectly natural, and the very oppo-
site of blase. His face wore a large
uncultlvated smile, such rs might be
worn by healthy country lass mt her
debut In the city, and In the surprise
at finding herself an unprofessional
attra:tlon. But do not think Mr..
Cleveland will prove himself wanting
the sGdritsr jn modo, that is the natu'
raj outcome OF cand1r and simplicity
OF character. As for The fortiter in re
everyone knows he has II. and some
: good Democrats fear he has too much
Of Il for practical purposes.
The city Is oyerflowing with vlsi
, tors, and so great Is their enthusiasm
and good win that II Is feared tha
they Will bore the President TO death
His time on the day after !naugura
tIon was occupied In shaking hand
with delegations, which had no othe
excuse or object than desire to NEE
and greet The President Of the Unitet
sltates. II was observed that th
, President shook hands without gloves
To have shaken hands with the P s
| ident Is doubtless very pleasant souv
enir OF tho memory to those VIII
como 10 Washington, hut those VIII
wisely and patriotically wish hin
we'll, will not take the time an
energy that does net belong to ind
: viduals, bat is consecraied to tn
interests OF sixty millions of people
President Cleveland has great an
appalling work before him, and IL b
does not sterniy protect himself fror
the gusn, drivel, and importantly
pilgrims who come singly and in bal
tallions his four years will 60 OF
r without their mead OF accomplish
ment.
"Oh: Cast that shadow from thy Brew
You can't do IL IL YOU have live