St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-03-14
INAUGURATED.
President Arthur It Was, Presi-
dent Cleveland It Is.
An Inspiring Demonstration of the Beau
ties of Our Form of Government
The inaugural Address-The
Parade, Ball, Etc.

elimination of the National demonstra-
ton in honor of the President of the
United States occurs to-day Prepare
tons for the inaugural festivities on the
grandest scale ever known were complete
last night. Nothing but fine day was
desired to bring out the realization OF the
fondest hopes of the thousands who are
here to participate. The weather bu-
reau's predictions were verified with the
rising sun, and the day opened with
bright and beautiful weather.
The skill and ingenuity of the decora-
tor had been tested to the utmost, and
every public building, the hotels and
many of the residences show evidences
of his workmanship. Pennsylvania ave"
nue. from the Presidents mansion to the
Capitol, distance of more than mile,
is one stretch of banners, bunting, flags
and steamers. The demonstration is
unprecedented in magnifcence ana I'M
rivaled in magnitude.
The city was astir early, and by nine
O'Clock martial airs could be heard IN
every direction. Civic and military Or
CARNATIONS were marching to their re-
spective rendezvous and streams Of peo-
pie were pushing their way to the line OF
march,
Before nine O'Clock, the tide of people
flowing to the Capitol was one food.
Around the building all was animation
and hustle. Crowds of persons not for
tunate enough to secure tickets OF adj
mission to the Senate, lounged listlessly
about as if the coveted admission were
to be won by patient and purposeless
waiting. The number of passes issued,
however, was not small, each Senator
receiving i've and each Representative
two.
AS soon as the doors were opened the
galleries of the Senate rapidly filled.
Many holding tickets of admission to the
Senate wing, but not to the galleries,
filed the windows and corridors.
Between nine and ten o'clock the mill
tary organizations began assembling on
the cross streets of the Capitol Park,
where they are to remain until after the
President-elect has delivered his inau-
euraI address. The sight of marching
troops ascending Capitol Hill from all
directions was grand one, and the diff
ferent strains of music from the many
bands had an inspiring effect on the null
titudes.
At 1890, the space at the east main
entrance to the Capitol was literally
packed with human beings. Many per-
sons took positions on the steps OF the
House wing as early as seven O'Clock in
order to have good view OF the proceed
ings. Nearly as far as the eye could
reach from the Capitol in all directions
the streets and avenues were crowded
with military and social organizations.
Both sides of Pennsylvania avenue from
Eighteenthth street to the Capitol were
lined with surginr mass of humanity
The stands erected along the route were
crowded, and the greatest enthusiasm
prevailed.
At half past ten o'clock the Senate
Committee called at the White House
and with President Arthur, drove to the
Arlington Hotel, where Mr.. Cleveland
was in readiness. Mr.. Cleveland oc
cupied the left seat. Beside him sat Mr.
Arthur, and in seat fac
ing them were Senators Ransom anc
Sherman, members of the Senate Com
mittee The carriage was an open ba
rouche, drawn by four white horses II
silve-mounted harness and with white
reins. Following them came Mr.. Hen.
bricks and Senator Hawley and the Dem
ocratic Committee in carriages.
Promptly at 1885 O'Clock the process
sion, headed by squad OF police, started
for the Capitol, Major General Slocun
chief marshal, in command.
The first division, composed of United
States district troops, followed as mil
itary escort to the Capitol. The march tx
the Capitol was an uninterrupted ovation
to the incoming President the cheers o
thousands of voices continually resound
ing about his carriage. Frequently Mr.
Cleveland responded by lifting his hat
And so without incident or mishap, tn
Presidential party and escort reached tn
Capitol.
The Chaplain here offered a prayer c
uncomfortable length, at the close c
which Mr.. Hendricks delivered FEY
opening remarks in voice which thong
low was clear and audible. He said: 81
was some years since he was connecte
with the Senate and he might not at frs
be SO familiar with its rules as he shoul
be. and he would have to lean upon the il
diligence of Senator's" He added: 18th
Senate is now in session by virtue pre-
clamation Of the President of the Unite
States, which the Secretary will no
Eead'
The Chief Clerk read the proclamation
The Vice President then called on nev
ly elected Senators, whose credentia
were on file, to advance four at a tim
and take the oath.
This ceremony over, the v ce-Presidel
called for the reading of the Order of tt
Inauguration ceTes anies, anGsthe entil
assembly adjourned to@iag cenSral porto
to witness the final cereuE pysof Rsakin
Grover Cleveland President the Unite
tC+o4ec Than wa Z witnessed ~ Aa1 aipSi