The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-03-05
THE GREAT PARADE.
Grand Military and Civic Pageant-The
Order of AInrch,

Grand Military md Civic Pageant-The
Order of March.
With wonderful patience the expec.
tant spectators waited for the procession
while the Inauguration ceremonies were
in progress. The rain had abated some.
what and taken the form Of a fine driv-
ing mist. 1t triCkled from the thousands
otumbrellas and trickled down the backs
OF the unfortuuates who did not possess
these useful implements. Despite all OF
the uncovered surroundings the crowd
preserved its good humor and passed the
long interval in hinging jokes and jibes
at self important and isolated members
OF the parading organizations.
Finally the head OF the great process.
sion turned into Pennsylvania avenue
on its march to the White House and
interest ceased In all else.
Forty.eight years ago William Henry
Harrison on his white horse headed a
procession Of 1000 paraders on the same
route. At that day Admiral Porter
then Lieutenant said II was the finest
pageant in the world, To-day, probably
10000 men were In line, to honor the
grandson, many Of them coming from
sections OF tho country which In 1871
were trackless areas Of uninhabited ter
ritory.
A SPLENDID SPECTACLE.
Gen. Beaver rode in advance, and his
head was uncovered a great part Of the
time in acknowledgment of the greet
ings OF the great multitude. The long
line Of troops and militia civilians with
banners and guidons flyingin the north.
ern wind completely filling the vision.
In its marching step varying with the
time OF the numerous bands OF music,
II seemed to roll like the hillow Of the
sea, and always onward. Over all was
heard q continuous roar, made upof the
voices OF thousands and thousands
OF spectators Us they Cheered tho Presi.
dental party or greeted some particu.
larly fine looking body Of troops. When
the head OF the procession reached the
Treasury, a halt was called, aud the
Presidential party, In its two carriages,
turned on and droyo rapidly In the
White House. When Q hdsty luncheon
had been taken The party, with the OK.
Ception Of Mr.. Cleveland, repaired to the
reviewing stand, and the President and
Vice President had their first view Of
the grand pageant in which they had
taken 80 conspicuous a part.
| THE REVIEW.
When the president and VICE Prcsi.
dent took their places at the front Of the
stand, they were at once recognized by
the crowd gathered beneath them, and
q mighty s6outrent the air. The steady
down pour Of rain did not seem to have
dampened the enthusiasm OF the crowd,
and ths cheering lasted for several
Both Mr.. Harrison and Mr.. Morton
raised their hats In response and bowed
right and loft 10 the crowd. They stood
aide by side and tho remainder Of the
party took seats behind them. The
stand was elaborately decorated with
flags and bunting and presented pretty
picture, despite the rain. 1twasthronged
with ladies In gay costumes aud army
and naval officers In full uniform. The
reyiey began Immediately aiter the
Presidents arrival, CnI was indeed a
beautiful spectacle despite the adverse
surroundings,
GeneTal Beaver, chief Marshal, headed
the line, with General Hastings as ChlCI
OF stat, followed by great number ol
aides. AS they approached the stand
they barred their heads and gave the
President a marching Balutg. Tho Pres,
ident and Alr. Morton returned tile COIN,
pllmont by removing their hats,
rilE TROOPS.
During a lull In the rOyiSS an excited
coIorel indjyjdp9l on the sidewalk d.
reCtly below tho reviewing party called
iorthree cheers for Harrison and Morton
They were given with a hearty vlgoi
that was really inspiring and were FOL
loved Immediately by three cheers FOL
Mfs, Harrison, which compliment the
/, President acknowledged with bow.
The National Guard Of Pennsylvania
+. composed the second division, II wa
! commanded by Major General JOHN i
| HArlrahit, end % ubual ybpp the lilatt
had appeared at the Capitol, II created {
Q sensation. The perfect 9llghment oi W
marching columns % they passed thI
: PtUeldehta stand, the sDldiDfly bearlnI
OF tho men aud their UrOaly for am
emergency" equipment called iOrll
9 from the great crowd cheer after Choo
Q oi admiration,
The Third division was commanded
i ny Governor j, u, Foraker, Of Ohio, ant