St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-03-14

mate citizenship.
Polygamy In the Territories Is destructive
of the family relation and offensive to the
moral sense of the civilized world, and
should be repressed. The laws should Dc
rigldly enforced which prohibit the immigra-
ton of n seTvile class t. compete with Amer
lean labor, with no intention OF acquiring
and bringing with them and re-
tanning habits and customs repugnant TO our
civilization.
The people demand reform in the admins
ton of the Government and the application
of business principles to public AFFAIRS AS
means to this end civil service reform should
be in good faith enforced. Our citizens have
q right to protection from incOmpetency in
public employees who hold places solely as
the reward of partisan service, and from Cho
corrupting influence OF those who promise,
and the methods of those who expect such
rewards. And those who worthily seek pup
lie emp oyment have right to insist tnaG
merit and competency shall be recognized
instead of party subserviency on the sur
render OF honest political belief.
In administering a Government pledged
to do equal and exact justice to all men, there
should be no pretext for anxiety toucnlng
the protection of the freedmen In their
rights, or security in the enjoyment OF their
amendments Discussion as to their fitness
for the place accorded to them as American
citizens, Is Improbable, except as 1t sug.
gests the necessity for improvements The 1hct
that they are citizens entities them to oil
its rights, and thatrelatiOn charges them win
all the duties, obligations and responslblll,
ties. These topics and the constant anu
ever varying aWants of an active and enter
prlsing population may well receive the at
ention and patriotic endeavor OF all VINO
make and execute Federal laws. Our dutles
are practical and call for industrious app!t-
cation and intelligent perception OF the
claims of public office and above ALL a urn
determination by united action to give all
the people the full benefits of the best 10TH
of government ever vouchsafed to man.
Let us not trust human effort alone; DuV
humbly acknowledging the power and GOOD
ness OF Almighty God VINO presioes - pE eII
the destinies of nations, and who has az al
times been revealed in our countrys history.
Let US invoke His aid and His blessing upon
our labors.
At every pause the multitude applaud
ed. Cleveland spoke in q Gear, strong
voice, which could be distinctly heard oY
all within reasonable distance. He con-
cluded his address at 1858, when the
oath of Office was administered by Chle1
Justice Waite. But little time was lost
after the ceremony before the President
re-entered the Capitol, and proceeded to
his carriage and thence to his quadren-
NAL residence, the Executive Mansion.
The crowd slowly dispersed to swell
the immense hosts fast gathering on
Pennsylvania avenue.
The Senate returned to its chamber,
accompanied by the diplomatic corps IN
body. Mr.. Hendricks took the chair, but
without transacting any business, the
Senate adjourned until two O'Clock to-
morrow.
THE INAUGURAL BALL.
WASHINGTON, D. c., March By the
time the doors of the new Pension Build
ing were thrown open, the wide asphaltum
streets for squares around presented an
animated scene. Carriages rushed In
from every direction to the entrance where
their occupants would enter the vast build
ing. Judiciary Square, upon the northern
side of which the new Pension Building Is
located, was alive with people.
Upon entering the building a dazzling
sight presented itself, while throug hout
the immense ballroom the strains of the
world renowned Marine Band, under the
leadership of Prof. Saussa, caught tn Q ear
and added greatly to the enchantment OF
the scene
Once inside the building, all was whirl
of excitement and gaiety. The appear
ance of the ballroom battles description.
1t is so immense-116x376f feet; and lighted
by hundred colossal candles, otherwise
Siemen gas burners, with trailing steamers
of National coIors sweeping from nave 20
nave: with pillars and posts and balconies
covered with bunting; with entrances to
scores of rooms on the nrs5
floor beautifully draPed ana arcned
and handsome curtains gathered in rich
| folds: with the walls entirely hid by
| hunting as q background for shields and
| elegant silk flags, and with the bright gi-
gantic circular pillars, seven feet In dl :
ameter, which support the ROOF, rising SIM
upwards hundred feet. all tas6etully
wrapped and completely hid with drapery
! and evergreens; and with the crowd
| promenading below, all combined, pre-
sented to view picture most beautiful
I indeed.
concert, when the guests were compare
lively few and the Marine Band played
slow and stately marches, the Vls1as pc
tween the massive pillars gave the lmpres.
| sion of some vast cathedral. But that
was only a passing aspect, which quickly
/ CHANGED into one of the brightest ANNA
I ton.
In the Presidents reception room chaIl
decorated with flowers under "a magnlh'
cent floral canopy. had been prepared 1ol
the President, and the whole room wa'
! festooned with smilax, whilst round thu
walls and at the north end OF the mali
/ hall floral designs of large size and beautI
fri elaboration of detail were placed, typl
fving the different executive departments
Of the Government. For instance, ship
the hull composed of double violets
the masts and sails of roses set in back
ground of marquettes, represented Gn'
Navv Department. Keys and massive
safe ali in flowers represented the Treas
ury. .. A stamped envelope of flowers ad,
dressed the Post Office. An open law-booi
with the motto ssFiat Justitia," the Depart
ment of Justice, and so on.
With regard to toilets the greatest va
rietv was observable. Many of the vas
crowds of strangers visiting the clty car al.
treme. and came to the ball without tn
SLIGHTEST pretense at evening costumes
willie on the other hand many Of tn
toilets displayed excelled n richness an
beauty ANYTHING ever before seen in thi