The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1893-03-10

down upon the scene from her lofty perch,
5remble for the stability other foundation,
Enthusiastically that the hero of
the hour, the man of destiny, had come
within view. Twenty thousand eyes were
turned to the door of the Capitol, and
there, arm in arm, were seen Grover
Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison, just
as they were seen precisely four years ago
to day and hour, with one remarkable
difference. Then Harrison was the man
of destiny, about to take up the reigns Of
Government, which his companion was
laying down. Now the defeated OF that
occasion was the victor ofthis, and as Mr.
Cleveland for the third time walked down |
thelong, rapidly descending path made of
plank, thousands of men simultaneously
and instinctively remarked this broke all
records, and that Grover Cleveland's ca
reer was thus crowned with an incident
which makes it unparalleled in the histo-
ry Of the Republic.
Mr.. Cleveland walked with strong and
self-oonfident stride, the independent and
masterful poise OF the head which had
been seen in thousand ways since his
arrival in the capitol cityto be among his
predominating characteristics. AS he as
-cended, instead of permitting his escort
to lead the way through the narrow aisle
which the people made for him, he led,
himself, pulling Mr.. Harrison along with
him. 1t was ajourney which Mr.. Harri-
son,evidently did not much enjoy, and it
was not entirely the chilliness of the
weather which caused his discomfort.
Buthe bore his part with the fine grace
and courtesy which has marked his
every public movement since he became
President, and which would have added
to his popularity had they been inyaria-
bly, displayed as well in private, OF in his
relations with theleading men of his own
party.
The appearance of the two men, twice
the opposing candidates for President,
leaders OF rival parties, arm in arm as an
act of ceremonial courtesy, is striking
tribute to the amenities of intercourse
which exists between officials in our re.
publican form of government, and the
lesson was not wholly lost, if one could
Judge correctly by indications, upon the
representatives of monarchy who sat and
shivered near by.
AS Mr. Cleveland walked down the
platform, pulling Mr.. Harrison along he
hind him, the people arosea one man anC
lifted up their voices and doffed hats. L
was apparent that with all his phlegmatiC
self.control, thismagnifcent welcomeant
unparalleled occasion had their inhuenc,
upon Mr.. Cleveland. There was warn
color inhis cheek and something of majes
ty in his bearing. He gave no evidenc,
either now or at any other time dHrinj
his public appearance. that the extrem
cold blasts from the North annoyed hin
physically or chilled the ardor with whicl
his soul was filled as the supreme mo
ment approached.
Soon the great gallery was filled, an
once more the populace, unable to longe
contain itself, burst forth in one long an
loud cheer for the incoming President
= Mr.. Cleveland arose and stepped to tn
front of the platform. With voice a
ways clear and strong and in manne
: earnest and impressive, he begun his at
: dress to the American people.
d His eyes glowed with feeling and hi
words rang out effectively. The sovel
eigns who were present in two arches
d heads quickly showed it was not who'll
i idle curiosity that had brought them thitl
er. The most striking points of Mr.. Clev,
lands address they instantly perceive
= and roundly cheered. Those OF thel
. who were Democrats. and the majority
{ them were, cheered Justify when M
9 Cleveland spoke of the pledges Of an
party"
All cheered when he talked of a sour
y currency, and to no other passage.of h
speech did Mr.. Cleveland give more Ell
phasis than to this. Here his voice WI
g louder and more earnest, showing
= once that this is topic near his heai
- The address was substantially as follow
y MY FELI.ow-CITIzESs--I obedience to
is mandate of my countrymen am about to de
!, cate myself to their service under the sanction
= a solemn oath. Deeply moved by the expressl
VI of confidence and personal attachment which
Id called me to this service, am sure my gratitu
,d can make ne better return than the pledge n,
give before God and these witnesses of unrese
% ed and complete devotion to the interests q
OF welfare of those who have honored me-
s. Ideem 1t fitting on this occasion, while indie