The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-03-10

to the newly elected members of The Sen
ate, TINS, nv this simple process compile
ting the reorganization OF that body in
very hrief time, aud the Senate OF th
Ash Congress passed away and It's plac
was filled, as II by magic, with the Sen
ate Of the 49ih Congress. The new sen
ators sworn 10 the procession formed 70
the purpose Of escorting the President
elect to the platform in front Of the esp
i,ol where he ives to be sworn in aud de
liver his inaugural 1t form ed in lh'
following order:
Marshal Of the Day aud Supreme Court.
Justices of the Supreme Court,
Sergeant at-Arms OF the Senate.
COMMITTEES Of Arrangements.
The President apd Presideut-e!ect.
Vice President ami Secretary of Senate.
Members of the D plomatic Corps.
Heads Of Departments.
General of the Army, Admiral of the Navy
Those receiving the thanks of Congress.
Members and Membsrs-elsot Of the House
Governors aud ex -1overnars Of States.
Officers Of House aud Ssnate
All other persons admitted to the flor.
All persons admit ed to the galleries.
This procession moved through the
Capitol IRON the main door of the Sen.
ate Chamber 20 the rotunda, and thence
through the main door at the east from,
OF the Capitol building to the great plat
form that had been erec'ed up"n which
the oath of offi:e was to be administered
to President Cleveland In front OF the
Capitol, as they emerged, they found q
sea OF people. The great space in front
OF the building was packed With . mass
of people. from whose throats came a
mighty shout as the procession and The
President. to he, appeared. Marching
forward 10 the platform, the President
and President elect took seats in The cen
ter, assigned them 5y the committee,
those following filing right and left to
their seats, as assigned As the new
President took his seat there was a pres
sure forward by the great crowd, hum
OF voices and struggle to get sight OF
the man Rbo was then and there to as.
sumo the duties OF the greatest office in
the gift OF the greatest nation on earth.
Thcs, who we're near enough to crafty
this desire saw in him man whose face
seemed famil'a ny reasons Of the events
of the past six months, faultlessly at'ired
In black, his familiar features atri1e pale
from the suppressed agitation OF the
great part in the drama 10 real life which
he was to plar.
All uncovered as they stood facing the
Gro wd the vast sssemhlace cheered se ain
and again for several minutes. When
persons who were to assist at the cere-
monies were seated on the platform,
President-elect Cleveland
Began His Inaugural Address.
FELLOW Cir zeEs-In the presence OF
this vast sssemblaoe of nv c,untrymen
I am abnat to supplement and seal by
the oath which ] shall take the manifes-
ta,i IN OF the will OF great and free
peop'e. 10 the exercise Of their power
and right of seff government, ihev have
committed to one OF their teliow-ci izens
supreme and sacred trust; and he
here cnnsecra es himsefto tieir service.
This Impressive ceremony adds little 10
the solemn sense of responsibility with
which | contenpla the du'y | owe to
all the people of The land n thing can
relieve me from anxi-tg lest oY any act
Of nine their interests may suffer. aud
nothing is needed TO strengthen my reso-
luton to engage every faculty and ct
fort in promoting their welfare. Amid
the din Of party strife the peoples choice
vas made; but is stlendant circum
Stances have demonstrated new strength
and safety OF government by the people.
In each succeeding year it more clearly
appears that our Democratic principle
needs M apollo gv, and that in its fearless
and faithful application is to be found
the sursst guaranty Of gond govern
ment. Bat The best resn'ts in the opera
ton of Q government wherein every citi-
zsn has share. largely depend upor
the proper limitation Of purely parti'an
zeal and effort, and correct appreciation
oil the ii ne when the heat OF partisan
ship should he mergei in the patriotism
of the cit zsn. To-day the ex cutive
branch OF tie government il transferred
to a new keeriag, hut this Is still gov:
eminent of all the people. and il sboul3
he none the less an object Of their Of
fectionate solici.ude, At this hour tht
snimosi'ies OF political strife, the litter
ness OF partisan defeat and the exu''a
ton of partisan til imph should be sup
planted bv an uneruing acqniesrence il
the popular will, and sober, c,nscien
tious concern for the general wea'
Moreover, il from this hour we cheer
fully and honesty abandon all sectiona
prejudice and distrust. aud determine
with manly confidence in one another t,
work ont harmoniouslv the achievement
OF onr national destinv. we shall deserv
to realiz, all the benefits which nur hap
py form of gov rnment can bestow Oh
this auspicious occasion We NAV vel
renew the pledge of.our devotion to tn
Constitution, which, launched by tn
founders OF the republic, and conse
Grated by thei- prayers and patriotic de
votion, has for almost century horn
the hopes AMI aspirai ms Of grea
people through prosperity and peace.an
through the shock OF foreign conflict
and the perils OF domestic strife an
viclssi,udes Bv the father OF bis cour
try, our Constitution was cummen lie
for adoption as "the result OF split G
anity and mutual concessi N"
In that same spirit 1t should he a.
ministered in order to promote the las'
ing welfare of the country. and 10 st
cure the full measure of its priceless
benefits 10 us ami to those who will SUI
ceed to the bles ings of our national lit
The large variete OF diver and con
peting Interests subject to federal cor
uol. persis.en.ly seeking the recognitio
OF their claims, need give us no fe'
that "the greatest good to the create
hummer" will fail ID he aceompish
in the halls of national legislation, tn
spirit OF amitv and mutual concessio