The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-03-12

will everywhere so apparent. The recent
election not only most fortunately dem
onstrated the oblteraiion of sectional
or geographical lines, but to some ex-
tent also the prejudices Which for years
have distracted our councils and marred
our true greatness as a nation. The
triumph of the people, whose verdict is
carried into effect today is not the tri-
urnph of one section, or wholly one party,
but of all sections and al the pee pt,.
| The North and South no longer divide
On the old lines, but upon principles and
policies; and in fact surely every lover
or the country can find cause for true
fellcitation. Let us rejoice in, and cul-
tivate this spirit, it is enObling and will
be both gain and blessing to our be-
| loved country. 1t will be my constant
aim to do nothing and permit nothing to
be done that will arrest or disturb this
| growing sentiment of unity and CO.
operation, this revival of esteem and
aftliation which now anmates so many
! thousands in both the old antagonistic
! sections but l shall cheerfuly do every
! thing possible to promote and increase
| il.
Let me again repeat the words Of the
cath administered by the chief justice
which, in their respective spheres, 50
far as applicable | would have all of
my countrymen observe: Il will faith
fully execute the office of president Of
the United States, and will, to the best
OF my ability preserve, protect and de-
tend the constitution of the Unitel
States"
This is the obligation have reverently
taken before the Lord most high. To
| rely on the forbearance and assistance
| keep it will be my single purpose; my
constant prayer and shall confidently
OF all the people in the discharge of my
solemn responsibilities.
Immediately after the close of his ad-
dress President Mckinley and ex-Presi-
dent Cleveland re-entered their carriage
and were driven to the White House
amid tumultuous cheers all along the
route, President Mckinley this time oc-
cupying the seat of honor, to the right.
The procession, REINFORCED by the
numerous civic organizations which had
been assembled on the capitol hill since
early this morning, reformed and
marched down the avenue and past the
White House, where they were reviewed
by the president and his friends from a
special stand erected for that purpose in
front of the edifice.
William Mckinley then formally en-
tered upon his duties as the chief execu.
tive of nation of 100000 of people,
and Grover Cleveland retired to his new
nome at Princeton, N j., to resume the
practice of law
The Inaugural Bali.
The Inauguration ball, held in the pen.
sion building, was the center of all attrac.
ton during the evening, and surpassed
in brilliancy and grandeur all previous
functions of it's kinds. Here We're gath
cred the leaders in the great events of the
day, and with them the fairest of Amer
lea S fair women. 1t was one of the most
magnificent scenes the eye ever rested
upon, it's ever changing beauty filling
the spectator with both rapture and
surprise. The costumes, decorations
and surroundings all seemed in keeping
and well marked the close of an import
ant day in our history.
The decorations of the inaugural ball
room in artistic beauty and harmonious
treatment oVershadowed anything of
the kind hitherto seen in Washington
About $4,000 had been expended by the
committee in the lighting and adjournment
Of the great court of the pension building
and as a result it had undergone COM
plete transformation and presented to-
night rare scene of beauty and brill
fancy. Past errors in the general design
of the decorations were carefully avoid
ed. The armor and shields and such
medieval adOrnment together with the
great areas of red, white and blue bunt-
ing, and the familiar feature of the flags
of all nations, which largely predomi-
mated in the decorations in past years,
were discarded, and an entirely new
scheme of treatment adopted, making
everything subservent to the floral deco
ratlons.
The ladies of the presidents party
We're dressed in the most excellent taste.
Mrs. Mckiney's gown was of pale
gray brocade satin, tinting from The gray
to the blue. 1t is lined throughout with
blue silk, and the skirt is a stately train,
with three panels OF embroidered bro
cade. The waist has fluffy fichu of pure
point dAiencon, producing a decClette
effect. The sleeves were full length and
finished with a wide frill of lace. The
lace at the Corsage was caught with
diamond pins and she wore n brilliant
sunburst in her hair.
Mrs. Mckinley mother of the presi-
dent, was one of the most sought fol-
women of the ball, and in her stately
black satin gown. trimmed in rare old
lace and a half length train, she looked
dents mother.
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