Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-03-06


called upon President Arthur, who, an
hour or two later, returned the courtesy,
the distinguished gentlemen chatting
pleasantly together. Many gentlemen
called upon him during the day and even
ing, very many more, IN fact, than 1t was
possible for him TO receive. Early in the
evening be called together the gentlemen
who are TO compose his Cabinet B yard :,
Manning, Garland, Villas, Lamar, Whit
ney and Endicott-aad read to them his
inaugural address. These gentlemen ex-
pressed themselves as greatly pleased with
its sentiments, and fully in accord there
with.
TO THE CAPITOL.
To the first division of the parading col
umn was assigned the pleasant duty of
escorting Mr.. Cleveland, Mr.. Hendricks,
and President Arthur from the White
H ouse to the Capitol. Promptly at 1890
General Slocum reported at the Executive
Mansion, with the five military compa-
MES comprising that division. The gen.
tlemen named took their seats in a car
riage, followed by two or three others fill
ed with other men of note and few of
Mr.. Cleveland 8 lady friends. The column
started amidst the widest manifestations
of enthusiasm from the dense multitude
that literally packed the avenue. All the
way to the Capitol. distance of a mile,
the Column moved rapidly, the presiden
tial party being greeted with
TUMULTUoUs WAVE OF APPLAUSE
that swept along the avenue abreast of
the carriage. seeming to constantly gath
er in volume, from hundred and fifty
thousand voices. That is a large figure,
but it does not exceed the truth. All the
committee stands and balconies erected
on the avenue were filed to OVERLOOKING;
everv window was a group of faces in a
frame; every housetop was full of people;
and trees and even telegraph poles were
were as eager as was Zaccheus of old. 1t
seemed as if every man, woman and child
had caught the all -pervading inspiration
of the magnificent scene and joined hear
lilly IN the loud acclaim. Arrived at the
Capitol the Presidential party passed into
the Senate wing and entered the Presi-
dents room. where they awaited the ad-
journment Of
THE SENATE AND HOUSE
which were then in their OK piring mo-
ments The Senate galleries were deusely
crowded. Only those having tickets were
admitted within the Capitol building, this
precaution being absolutely necessary to
avoid the exuberant crowd that would
have chnked all lis corridors and passage
ways. TIE Senate. which had been in ses-
sion almost continuously for "a hours, was
engaged in clcsine up its business prepare
tory to adjournment. Almost the last
thing was the announcement that tho
House had passed without amendment the
Senate bill to place Gen. Grant on the re-
tired list, with rank and pay of General.
This was greeted with applause. and
when, few moments later, President Ar
thur sent in
THE NAME OF GRANT
this not being expressed in the bill-for
the appointment, it was confirmed by a
unanimous vote of the Senate. Then fol-
lowed great cheers and applause, in which
nearly all the Senators. from North and
South. heartily joined. By law. Congress
expires at - o'clock, noon. The haSds on
the big marble clock moved too fast for
the business. and at AS the venerable
and white bearded Captain Bassett took q
long pole and
TURNED THE HANDS BACK
Fifteen minutes, just as he has done in
that branch of Congress for more than
forty years. Upon the fl ,or of the Senate
were many distinguished men. Evarts of
New York. Payne of Ohio, and Others of
the Senators-elect were there and we're
warmly greeted. General Hancock was
loudly cheered as he entered with General
Sheridan. The Justices of the Supreme
Court entered in solemn pomp. arrayed in
their long, black gowns of office. "There's
THE FUNERAL PROCESSION
of the Republican administration!' said
man at my side, and [ thought the re-
mark might be pardoned considering its
aptDess. Fifty NJ ambers of the Diplomatic
corps, in full dress costumes, resplen-
dent in cold lace and imperial decorations
formed an interesting feature Of the as
semblage. At twelve o'clock Congress
was declared adjourned. aud few mo-
ments later "The President of the United
States'' was announced. AS Mr.. Arthur
entered, f1anked on either side by Senators
Ransom, of N. c., and Sherman, of Ohio,
the committee OF escort, ha was loudly
cheered. the whole audience rising to their
feet. Two minutes later the same Sena-
tors appeared again at the door with Mr..
Cleveland between them.
1.-THE PR EsIDENT- ELECT
of the United States" shouted the crier,
and, again rising, the whole assemblage
cheered and applauded, again and again.
Mr. Cleveland passed down the main aisle
bowling gracefully in recognition of his
generous reception, and took a seat beside
Mr.. Arthur directly in front Of the presid-
ing officer. The ceremonies in the Senate
chamber were very brief. All things be-
ing ready Mr. Hendricks assembled the
platform and. standing with upIifted hand
beside Senator Edmunds, received from
the latter the oath of office. He became
Vice President