The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-03-14
CleYeland's Inauguration.

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tai. The city was literally crammed
with people from every section of the
Union, and it is estimated that fully
one hundred thousand visitors par.
ticipated in the ceremonies, either as
active participants or interested look
ers-On. The weather was exception
ally fine and this added an additional
charm to the pleasures of the occa-
sion. Nothing occurred to interfere
with the arrangements, which APP
peared to be nearly as perfect as it
was possible to make them, and ev-
erything passed decently and in OIL
der, which is saying a greal deal con-
sidering the dense crowds which fill
ed the city, and whose enthusiasm
appeared to be boundless. The grand
parade was magnificent affair, made
up of military regiments and compa-
MES from many States, and scores of
civic associations and clubs from
almost every city in the broad land.
There were upwards of $4,000 men in
line, who, with their brilliant uni
forms, nodding plumes, waving BAN
ners and soul-inspiring music from
scores of bands, made up a scene
rarely to be met with. 1t was indeed
gala day in Washington, and the
whole country has reason to be proud
of the occasion.
Mr.. Cleveland, accompanied by
President Arthur, seated in mag
nificent carriage, headed the process
sion, which was the grand feature of
the day, and moved smoothly under
the following organization.
Chief Observation-Disclosures. Henry
w. Slocum, of New York chief of
staff, Brevet Brigadier- General AL
bert Ordway, United States voIun-
teers marshall of first division, Bre-
vet Major r. B. Ayers. u.
S. Army; marshall ofsecond division,
Major John F. Hartranft,
National Guard of Pennsylvania :;
marshall of third division, Major
General FitZhugh Lee, Virginia vol
unteer militia; Marshall of fourth
division, Mr.. Thomas j. Luttell, of
Washington, ID. G.
The first division consisted of the
regular army, the marine corps, and
the District militia the second of
the National Guards of the State of
Pennsylvania, which was represent
ed by 1874 companies the third divis-
ion comprised all the other visiting
militia, while the fourth consisted of
the civic organizations.
The military turned out 10000
men, the civic organizations 1000,
while brass and cornet bands aggre-
eating $50 men furnished the music.
Gen. OadWay, chief of staff, had
telegraph communication with each
division during the five-miIe march,
by adoption of the field telegraph of
the signal corps. AS there were a.
900 men in line this was found to be
the safest and most accessible way of
communicating with the divisions to
be informed Of delays or Interrupt
tiOns to the line.
The line was two miles long, and
included military and political organ
izations from all the states and seY-
eral of the territories. Maryland was
represented by the Bond Guards, 40
men; StOneWall Club, of Baltimore,
Is men; Rifles, colored, of Baltimore;
Monumental Guards, colored, of Bal
timore, 10 men; 9TH Regiment. 400
men; Crescent Club, of Baltimore,
100 men; Baltimore City Guards, col
ored; Governors Guards, or Annap-
oils; Calumet Club, Of Baltimore,
500 men; Montgomery County Club.
The route of the procession was via
the north side of the Capitol to Penn
sylvania avenue, to Washington Cir
Gle, to K street, to Connecticut ave-
nue., to Rhode Island avenue, to Mas
sachusetts avenue, to 14th street,
where the parade was dismissed. Be-
fore the head of the line reached the
avenue opposite the Executive Man
sion the President left the line and
proceeded to the stand in front of the
White House, where he reviewed the
parade.
The doors of the Senate Chamber
were opened at II o'clock to those
entitled to admission.
The President and the President
elect entered the senate wing by the
bronze doors, each accompanied by
member of the Committee of Ar
rangements. The President proceed
ed direct to the Presidents room,
and the President elect to the Vice.
Presidents room, where they re-
manned until they entered the Senate
chamber. Having been introduced
by the Committee of Arrangements,
they occupied seats reserved for them