The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-19
THE INAUGURATION
AND HOW THEY WILL
BE CONDUCTED ON MARCH 4.
A Comparison Between the Induction of
Presidents Into ONCE Today and in
Years Gone By-This VIII Be Grand
Affair.
special pisnntch 10 The Anpeal.

make good deal OF difference in the way
things are conducted, and the manage
ment of Presidential inaugurations is no
exception TO the general rule. Tradition
asserts that on Jeflerson's inaugural day
he rode on horseback, unattended, to the
capitol, hitched hi horse to a tree and,
after taking the oath, rode back to the
Executive Mansion in the most unostenta-
tons way, Ii that story be true, the
founder OF Democracy might well be ex-
cused feeling OF envy were he to reap
pear on the scene and be present in Wash
ington on the 4th OF next month. This
great country has outgrown the eimple
ways of our forefathers, and each success
sive President is greeted on the day he
takes the oath of Office with greater and
more magnificent reception than his prede-
cessor. There is an element OF fitness in
this, too for as the country expands so
does the office OF President become magn-
fed and the honors paid to each successive
occupant naturally proceed in something
like arthmetcal proportion.
Possibly 1t is for this reason that the
preparations now being made for the
formal induction OF Gen. Harrison into the
Presidential chair are on so large and law
= ish a scale. Instead OF the Presdent-elect
proceeding to the Capitol alone and unat-
tended fully 800, 900 people will accompany
Gen. Harrison, listen TO his inaugural al.
dress and cheer him rs the mantle Of his
predecessor falls upon his shoulders. The
day will be given up to rejoicing and fes-
tivities and nights sable wings will be
edged with fire in recognition OF the fulfill.
mcnt OF the wish OF thcpeoplc as expressed
at the polls.
Washington will put on its gala dress
for the occasion. Along Pennsylvania
avenue, the route of the procession, every
building will be gaily decorated. An at
tempt, which promises to prove very sue
cessful, has been made to eclipse all
former efforts in this direction, and artistic
designs in flags aud bunting will greet the
eye in every direction. In order TO pre-
serve unbroken the grand panorama OF the
avenue IRON the Treasury 20 the Capitol
and to retain the splendid effect OF the
width Of the street, it has been decided 10
permit tho erection OF no arches or other
unsightly projections. Instead, two mas.
siye and unbroken walls OF color will
stretch from end TO end OF the broad
thoroughiarc, the effect OF which will he
extremely pleasing. The Government
buildings along The entire route will each
be deliberately decorated all the illgs from
tho Quartermastcr-Gcncr Office at
Philadelphia having been ordered here
for the purpose.
The ceremonies OF the day will be for
mGly opened At 10 o clock, at about which
time President Cleveland will be driven
in the Tx Cuiiyo Carriage 10 Wizards llo.
tel and meet the Presdentccct Mean
while, the Presidents troops, consisting Of
N companies % the regular army sta.
toned here, the Marine Corps, and the
District Militia win form IN front uf the
hotel 90 act rs their escort 10 the Capitol
AZ being ready. Cleveland and Harrison
will leave the building arm IN arm, aud,
entering their carriage the incoming Pres
idcnt taxing the front seat with his back
10 the horses aul the ouj Going occupying
-thc seat OF honor, 10 which he is still en-.
titled until the hour OF noon, they will be
driven 10 the Capitol, followed by the os.
curt
The services at the Capitol are short.
The President and the Pr,sijcnt-clect pro.
coed TO The senate, which Is then engaged
with the closing business OF the session.
Senator ingalls, announces the arrival oi
the "PrcsiicntClect OF the United States ~
who advances down the aisle bowling his
respects to the Senator'S. The oath OF
Office is then taken ~ Nicc.Prsident-rlcc,
Morton, Who after u short speech from
Mr. Ingalls, assumes the gayel ani calls
the Senate 10 order In extra session. The
new Senators are then sworn In aud after
a little routine business q procession, con-
si,.ing Of the Justices OF the Supreme
Court, the Senators aud members oil the
House, Is formed 10 escort the President
and pfesdcni-elcgt 10 the platform erected
on the east front Of the Capitol, where the
inaugural ceremony proper takes place
Harrison stands with his head uncovered
and delivers his inaugural 30 the coullcs-
thousands below him. Then turning e
Chief Justice Fuller, who stands besid,
him. the oath ~ prescribed by law, Is adj
minisicrcd 10 him:
II do solcmnly swear that will faith
fully execute the Office OF President Of IA,
United States, aud will 10 the best OF my
ability, preserve, protect and defend III,
Constitution Of The United States.
IL j. President Harrison then, and al
once hc aud Grover Cleveland, nov plan
Mr., leave the stand arm In arm aud nylif
enter their carriage, commence their r.
turn journey up the avenue. Nos, how
ever President Harrison will occupy th.
J. scat OF honor aud Mr.. Cleveland viii b.
seated with bis back to The homrs. Ihci
hallway ON either side will b. lined will
Lurmhinr crowds and their escort tai
time will consist OF nearly 5000 people
homecoming every state ia the Union
Tie number Of military aui civic orglnl
cations which have sicniGrd their intn
ton Of taking part IN this parade Is 81
great that the new President will hav
reached the White House fully six hour
before the last company has LEFT the Capt.
col grounds But every thing possible hn
been done 10 facilitate the movement O
~ large body Of men. The whole brua'
spacn VI Pennsylvania avenue will b. KEEP
clear for the parade, and 10 prevent th
people from crowdng into the streets
long cable will be- stretched along ci,hc
curb.
Gov. Beaver, Of Pennsylvania, will b
the chief marshal oi the parade, and vii
be- helped by argc stall Of assistants, Ut
chief aide being Col. Hastings. For thvi
assistance, and in order that they may b
kept informed OF the eXac, condition q
cvory part Of thc immense procession
telegraph stations have been placed at vi
places along the route. Any breaks 10 Oh
iinc will thus be- prevented. The miliiar
will number over 2b,OOl. including larg
representations OF the Pennsylvania nn
Ohio state Guards. the Seventh Regimen
oi New York. and nearly all the Oihc
crnck regiments oi the country. tn
civilians vino propose ~ march Ia the 81
cort are fully az numerous. and come irui