Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-04

to the result of the presidential election, and the
short time given for arrangements to come to
Washington, the city was crowded. It was es-
timated that $4,000 persons left New York for
Washington on Saturday, March 3. The Avenue
was gaily attired in waving bunting the strik-
ing features being pyramids or arches composed
of flags and streamers Of variegated colors stls-
pended across the avenue by strong cords. The
decorations were not so extensive as would
forded for preparation. At about O'Clock the
procession moved, Brevet Major W. D. Whipple
being grand marshal: The first division was
composed of regular United States troops. The
second comprised the United States Marine
corps. In the Sd division were Co. A, Washing
ton Light Infantry, the State Fencibles of Phil
adelphia, the Weccacoe Legion, the Washington
Light Guard, Washington Artillery, LIST bat
TALON colored troops, and the Columbus Cadets.
dent Grant, the President OF the Senate, and
other prominent officials composed the 4th di-
vision. The Hartranft Club of philadelphia
the National Veteran Club of the District, Mary
land Veteran Association, and the Grand Army
of the Republic of the District of Columbia were
prominent in the 9Th division. Various repub-
lican associations, number of citizens and the
city hre department completed the procession.
At the Senate the gallery had been filled at II
% nd thousands had vanly
Grant and the President elect entered arm in
arm. The oath of office was administered for a
cred at the inaugural stand, east front Of the
Capitol. Mr.. Hayes had already taken the oath
of office at the Executive Mansion on Saturday
the 4th falling on Sunday. He read his in
augural in a clear voice, from a small manu-
script book: The procession escorted President
Hayes back to the Executive Mansion and
broke ranks at 18th street. In the evening there
was grand torchlight procession. Fireworks.
calcium lights and Chinese lanterns also made
the streets brilliant. An inaugural reception
was held at Wizards Hall under the auspices
OF the Columbus Cadets. The names Of Hon
John Sherman, Gen. Garfield, Gen. Sherman,
Judge Lawrence, Hon. Lorenzo DunfOrd, Hon.
James Munroe, and John l.. Savage are given as
constituting the reception committee.
Garneld's Inau&uratiOn.
The Inauguration day of March 4th, 1881
opened under rather depressing circumstances
there having been q show storm during the
previous night, which covered the streets, and
as the snow continued to fall until nearly 10
o'clock the outlook was not assuring. The sum-
however, finally came out, the snow disappear
ed and the bright sunlight and pleasant air
added to the enjoyment as well as the Srilliancy
of the pageant of the day. Gen. w. r. Sherman
was marshal OF the day, and with the lirst d..
vision, composed OF the regular troops and mill.
tia cOmpal lie met the President and Vice.
President-ciect James A. Garfield and Chester
A. Arthur, at the White House and escorted
them to the Capitol. President Hayes rode in
the same carriage with the Presidentelect The
ceremony OF swearing In the Vice-President oc-
Cured in the Senate Chanh n and was witnessed
by q distinguished aud n composed Of the
members Of both House,, -.ie judges Of the SUI
preme court, the members Of the diplomatic
corps and other officials. In the ladies' gallery