Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-03-05
II THE SENATE CHAMBER
A Distinguished Assem- blsg. Taking the
OnIh Of Office.

No person was all wed 10 enter the Capitol
building who had no ticket of admttance pre-
pared especially therefor. The only way of ad-
mission was through the east door of the Sena.e
wing OF the building. The Blue Gallery facing
the Vite-Presidents chair, was reserve for the
member OF the DIPLOMATIC corps in person or
on the floor OF the chamber. the families of the
diplomats aud their invited guests crowding the
little bNx 10 oyerfiowine. 7 he Pr. SIS Gallery
directly over the Vice Presidents chair, was
crowded with correspondents from every part
OF the country. Adjoining tins gallery on the
west places had been reserved for the families
OF the President-elect, President pro tempore of
dents All other gallery space was allotted 10
the tamil es of Senators and Representatives
About l 100 tickets to the building were issued.
many less than would furnish accommodation
70 those who desired to see the brief cer monies
IN the Senate Chamber. Long before the hour
Tor the commencement of the ceremonies every
inch OF room in the galleries was occupied, and
the corridors were packed with people unable
to obtain a glimpse of the interior of the cham
floor.
CROWDS POURING IN.
AS early as o'clock people began to pre-empt
choice seats in the galleries and very soon after.
ward the stream flowed in steadily and uuceas-
Ingiy. The Senate was in session but il per
formed very little actual business except when
some conference report came over from the
House aud the Senate was asked to concur in the
Dill but no one paid any attention 10 the DR., sed-
lngs, and there was such hum of conversation
and buzz OF tongues that the Senate Chamber
seemed more like a fashionable social gathering
than legislative assembly. The galleries were
crowded with weli-dressed people who used
opera,elasses to stare across the chamber and
them on he floor and gazed at the Senators.
Members OF Congress and Governors who were
rapidly forming past of the gathering
HANLIN AND BLAINE.
At II O'Clock ex-yice-Pr President Hannibal
hamlin came into the chamber and was re-
mi <sE nn
Vice-President living bears the weight of years
We'll and looks as il he is still able TO enjoy life
he dresses in an old fashioned =" shad-beily'
coat, showing a wide expanse of shirt-fron
Ten minutes later Blaine came in through the
east door and was received with vociferous
applause He took a seat between Hale and
Stewart and was soon engaged in earnest con-
versation with the Senators around him.
The next distinguished arrivals were General
Sherman and Major General Schofield in the
fun uniform of their rank. broad yellow sashes
covering their breasts from shoulders to waist.
SCENES IN THE SENATE.
A message was received from the House an
nouncing that 1t had finished work and was
ready 10 adjourn Ingalls, appointed Sherman
and salisbury committee 10 wait on the
President and notify him that Congress was
ready to adjourn The south door directly
facing the gallery swung open. the doorkeeper
announced the Diplomatic Corps. ard blaze of
Minister Preston. of Hayti, Dean OF the corps
lead the procession, and next TO him came the
German Minister, respondent in uniform and
gold lace The diplomats filed the large sec
ton TO the right of the chair and made a very
brilliant picture.
The people talked aud laughed and chstted
until 1lY0, when the House Committee came
over 10 join the Senate Committee to tell the
President that they were resdy TO 60 home
Five minutes later the United States Supreme
Court was announced, and the entire assem-
blage arose as the highest judicial tribunal in
the land. led by the Chief Justice took the seats
reserved for them facing the President and
President-elect.