National Republican., 1885-03-05

realized by citizen or senator.
lie now declares tho senate adjourned
without day.
MR.. HENDRICKS
now took the gavel aud called the senate
TO order in oxtra session. Prayer was
offered by tho chaplain, following which
the yico president made q brief address,
the new senators wero sworn in, and
after tho reading of the message Of tho
President convening the senate, the pro-
ccssion was formed aud filed its way to-
ward tho platform on the central portico
Of tho capitol. 1t was in the following
order:
Marshal OF the District Of Columbia and the
marshal of the supreme court,
Ex-pfesidents and Cx-vlcc presidents.
The supreme court,
The serReant.at.arms Of the senate.
Tho committee OF arrangements
Tho President aud the presldcnt-elcct
Tho vice president and tho secretary OF the
enutC.
Members of the senate.
The diplomatic corps.
Heads of departments
The retired general OF the army.
The lieutenant general Of the army.
The admiral of the navy and the officers OF
the army aud navy. who, by name, have re-
ceiyed the thanks OF congress.
Members of the house Of representatives and
menbers-elcct.
Governors and ex.govornors Of states
Of representatives.
All other persons who had been admitted
TO the floor of the senate chamber followed By
those who had been admitted TO the galleries.
THE STAND CEREMONIES.
The stand on which tho President do
livered his inaugural address was erected
almost on levol with the floors
of tho senate and house and directly
in front OF tho middle entrance
to tho capitol. IL WAS about 100 feet
square-larger than any ever before
erected for an inauguration-and
was covered by two thousand chairs.
These were occupied by senator's men,
bers Of the diplomatic corps, judges of
the supreme court members OF the house
of representatives, and press representa-
tves. Before the President left tho SEN
nte chamber the crowd in front of the
stand had increased until it became one
solid mass of humanity for nearly 400
feet in front Of tho stand and moro than
1000 feet ON either side. The crowd con-
tinued less solidly in rear of this multi
tude. This immense throng was variously
estimated as to numbers. President
Arthur subsequently said 1t was simply
immense-the greatest crowd he ever
saw"
PRECISELY AT 1890 T.. NJ.
the head Of tho procession appeared
coming out OF the main east door Of tho
capitol.
President Arthur stepped to the front
Of the platform followed by the Presi-
dent elect, Chief Justice Waite, and tho
sergeant-at. arms of the senate. All un-
covered as they stood facing the crowd
and the vast assemblage cheerod again
and again for several minutes. Tho per-
sons who wero to assist at the ceremonies
were seated on the platform in tho fol-
lowing ORDER Chief Justice Waite and
Senator Sherman sat with the President
elect: the committee of arrangements oc-
rupied seats Immediately to tho right of
the President elect; ex-presidents and
ex-vice presidents aud associate justices
OF the supreme court, the vice president,
secretary and members of the senate &C.
cupied seats further on tho right.
The diplomatic corps occupied seats on
the left Of the President and the heads
of departments, the retired general of the
army, the lieutenant general of the army,
the admiral Of the navy, and tho officers
of the army and navy who, by name,
have received tho thanks of congress,
governors. and cx-governors of states and
ex.mcmhers ofthe senate took their seats
lust behind the President.
The members and members-elect of the
house occupied seats further back on
the platform, and other persons included
in thcnrrangementS occupied tho steps
and the residue of tho platform and the
poItiCo. ..
At 1910 p. m. president.elect Cleye.
land arose and he his inaugural ad'
dress. He was cad in Il full suit Oi
black-Prince Albert coat, high, old.
fashioned standing collar, and black tie
In speaking he held his left hand closed
behind him, and emphasized his speech
by gestures with his right hand. HI
spoke without manuscript, but occasion
ally consulted small piece Of papel
bearing notes of the heads Of his dis
course. His voice was clear and resonant
and he slowly cnuuciated his words anC
occasionally turned about at the pause
as If to note the effect of his remarks.
He spoke as follows:
THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
FELLow.CITIzENs: In the presence o
this vast assemblago Of my cOuntrymer
/ am about to supplement and seal b,
the oath which shall take the manifesto
ton of the will of great and free peo
pie. In the exercise of their power anC
right of self-government they have com
mitted to one of their fellow-citi2ens
supreme aud sacred trust. and he her
consecrates himself to their service.
This impressive ceremony adds littl
to the solemn sense of responsibilit,
with which contemplate the duty ow
TO all the people of the land: nothing cai
relieve mo from anxiety lest by any &C
of mine their interests may suffer, AM
nothing is needed to strengthen my reso
luton to engage every faculty and etfoT
in the promotion of their welfare
Amid tho din Of party strife the people
choice was made; but its attendant cir
cumstauces have demonstrated anew tn
strength and safety Of government b.
the people. In each succeeding year
more clearly appears that our democrati
principle needs no apology, aud that il
its fearless and faithful application is t.
be found the
sUREsT GUARANTY OF GOOD GOVERN
MENT.
But tho best results in the operation
government, wherein every citizen hi
u share, largely depend upon propl
Limitation of purely partisan zeal an
effort, aud correct appreciation of tl
time when the heat Of tho partisan shOul
be merged in the patriotism Of the citizel
To-day the executive branch Of the 90
ernmcnt Is transferred TO new keeping
But this is still the government of all th
people, and il should be none tue loss a
object Of their ahectionate sOlicitude. A
this hour, the auimosities of politics
strife, the bitterness Of partisan defet
and tho cxultation of partisan triumph
should be supplanted by an ungrudgin
acquioscence iu tho popular will, and
sober, conscientious concern for the ger
eral veal. Moreover, If, from this hOul
we cheerfully and honestly abandon a
sectional prejudice and diStrust, aud d,
termine, with manly confidence in on
another, to work out harmoniously vi
achievements Of our national destiny, v
shall deserve to realize all the benefit
which our happy form Of goVornmen
can bestOw.
On this auspieious occasion we ma
we'll renew the pledge Of our devotion