The Indiana State sentinel., 1885-03-11
Who, After Twenty-Eight Years, Is
erected by the Grandest Pa
geant Ever Witnessed in
Washington.
A Mammoth Procession. Most
Notable and Gorgeous Fire
works and a Brilliant
Ball.
Cleveland, the Cynosure of All Eyes,
Makes Friends by His Address
Among All Parties.
INAUGURAL DAY.
TIE Closing Scene IN the ola Senate by Mr..
EGmuods. and the Opening OF the
New by Vice President Hen-


dricks.
WAsBISeToH March "A little after IL
O'clock, when the doors of the Presidents
gallery were opened and the people entitled
10 admission we're escorted in, among them
were Miss Cleveland and Mrs. Hoyt, sisters
of,the President elect; Rev. w. 4. Cleveland
and wife and their two sons, Hr. Hastings,
nephew of the Prssident-elect; Miss Hast
ings, Miss Nellie Yeomsns, Miss Annie Yeo-
mans. nieoes Of the President.elect Mr.. and
Mrs. Bacon. OF Toledo aud Colonel and Mrs.
Lamont The blue tspestried seats of the
diplomatic gallery remained the longest va
cant, out they were flied by 11:15.
A quorum of Senators having arrived, the
business Of the Senate proceeded, with fire.
qUent and long interru Dtions, while await
ing the action of conferences on the ApPrO-
pTlabOn bills.
Among the early arrivals upon the Dor
were Senators elect Evarts and Payne, who
were warmly greeted by dozen or more ao-
qusintanees As they csme in at the main
door of the hall Ex Senator Upton, of Ne
brsska; Surgeon General Murray, Mr.. Bis
sell, lew partner of President Cleveland;
Com missIoners Eaton, Thomas and Gregory,
of the Civil Service Commission arrived in
their turn and we're greeted by friends and
acqUainiaDces and conducted 10 their sp-
IOlnTe0 places n the rear OF the REPUBLICAN,
seats. The only events Of the early proceed
ings " hich were not upon the programme
were tie outbreaks of applause which
greeted the announcement Of the passage OF
the Grant retirement bill, and the reception
of the Presidents message nominating Gen
eTal Grant to the newly created vacancy.
The applause, which was heard and
prolopgeG was not suppressed by
MT. Edmunds The arrival of the Diplomatic
Corps, fifty strong, clad In their uniform
varying from silken robes and mandar an
Gals CT the Chinese TO the gorgeous gold
bedecEe ed dresses of the Europeans, ocos-
stoned suspension OF the buzz of conversa-
lion for tie moment They entered unan.
noUEced, and were escorted TO seats in the
front and upon the right Of the Char. Just
before the entry Of the members of the Su-
IRENE Court arrayed IN their ample black
Eilk,govls, and preceded by their marshal,
the annual sct OF turning back the hands OF
the Senate clock was performed by the vet
cram doorkeeper, Captain Isaac Bsssett.
The Supreme Court Justices Were placed
upon the right front of the Chair.
President Arthur was now announced,
aud his coming was greeted with clspping
of hands. ia recognition o: which he bowed
gracefully 10 the asssmolage.
A moment later and the buzz OF converEa.
was again suspended in anticipation OF tue
announcement, The President elect of tie
United States" Mr.. Cleveland had already
entered the hall with his escort and halted
within sight Of the assemblage- While his
arrival was being announced the applause,
clappiDg OF hands at first, and then cheers
loud and prolonged welcomed him. Then
stslwsIt voice in the gallery arose above the
din demanding three cheers for Grover
Cleveland This wss not held by the as
semblsgs TO be in good taste, and Edmu1ds'
proclamation that order must be preserved
or the galleries would be cleared was asuper-
fluffy. The Vice Presidsnt-eIsct
was now escorted into the
Chamber and without delay, but with
solemniiy and decOrum befitting the occasion
the oath was administered to him by the
President pro tenn. Mr. Edm1n now
turned TO the front and said:
SESAToRs-We now close another epoch In the
cOurse OF the Republic under toe Constitution.
This brief period OF our National existanee has. by
the exeItion OF co ordinate forces, National and
Social and political government to an establSneo
and secure triumph. think. l may safely say for
future OF the Repabiic vii more ana more ii1e In
crease the peace. liberty, order and security of all
oe improper Tor me to say that In view of our
recent experiences il may be doubted whel her
Congress can congratulate itself on being the best
example OF legislative body, conducting its
business with that deliberate ana timely dill
gence which is the inseparaDle handmade of wis
Com and justice, as well in making as IN the al
minisrati0n OF laws. IL is, / think, an evil Of
large and growing proportions that measures Of
proper examination and DISCUSSION in detaii, are
brought 10 our eOnsdera ton late thar IL Is i'm
possible 10 deal with them intelljeently, aud
act into laws in the hops thar fortune rather than
time study and reflection viii take care that
the public suffer NO detriment Toe Chair mas
heard win deep senSibilitv or the resolution you
have Kindly adopted concerning the administra-
ton OF his duties and he begs tOexpress sincerely
his gfstituJe fOrit III in the course of the exc
eution Oi hts duties he has gas ne sometimes NJ ~
nave oOnel wounded the feelings OF any Senator
or officer OF the senate, he eau truly say he mas
not intentionally given offe2se to anyone, and in
closing this session Of the SeKsfe he assured every
reIatOrs whether retiring or continuing in pub
lie duty, that he wisnes him every friendly good
= WISH aud hopes that he mar long ENJOY sll the
happiness tnar can be realized by citizen or
senator. he now declares the senate adjourned
Witfout day.
NE. Hendricks now took The gavel and
cslI-d the Senate to order in extra session.
Prayer was offered By the Chsplsic, follow.
ing which the Vice President made q brief
sd6zees. The new Senators were sworn in,
and after reading the message of the Presi.
dsrt convening the Senate procession was
foT2ned and fled its ~Ry toward the plat
foIm IN oH the central Portico of the Ca aoitol.
IL was 10 the following erd,r:
The Marshal of the District OF Colum hia
and Marahai of the 6uprer1e Court EK-
Presidents End Ex-Fiee Prezidents, the Su-
pieme Court, Sergeant-at-Arms OF the Ssn-
ste. Committee of Arrangements the Pfesi-
cent and President.elect, Vice Prem dent aud
Secretary OF the Senate, the members OF the
Senate, Diplomatic Corps. Heads OF l'spsrt.
ents. retired Generals of the Army the
Admiral Of the Navy, and officers of the
me thanks Of Congress- members of the
Houfe Of Representatives snd the members
EJECT, Governors ard Ez Governors Of States.