The New York Herald Newspaper, March 6, 1845, Page 2

NEW _ YORK HERALD. New York, Thursday, March 6, 1845, Mr. Polk’s Inaugural Address—Upinions of the Press—The Doings at Washington. The {oavgural Address of the new President, James K. Polk, has now been before the commu nity four aod twenty hours. t has been read, eri- ticised, discuss.d, acd pronounced upon by the masses of the people. Oa the whole, it has been weil received. Calm, intelligent, and candid men of all partics appear to unite in regarding it 4s @ sober, prudent, plain and dignified exposition of the views entertained by.the new Chief Magistrate of the Union, on the great political questions of the day, and of the principles on which he intends to administer the government. J The whig journals with few exeeptions, epeak of the Addrees in terms of respect, mingled with a degree of upprobation, which, after the torrents of vituperation and scurrility poured out by them against the late occupant of the White House, ap- pears not a lide strange and unusual. In this region the only paper that aseails with any degree ot acrimony this, the first «ffivial declaration of the President, is the Tribune, and its assault is coaracierized by a degree of rabid ferocity, such ws we seldom recollect to have observed in avy of the party joursals of the country, low, scurrilous and degraded asthey have been. Not content with aitackiog the principles avowed, certainly with by Mr. Polk, the Tribune « elf with every epubei ot & h can possibly be { partizag malice aud partizin hate. — a “low demagogue” of “narrower in pressed i the service Tt calls hi tellec ol snd deseribes his an they had eupposed address as « “ mixture of verbal piety anc kunavery.”” Never, indeed, ia any of the moat rabid abolition organs, amongst which the Tribune now appears tairly enrolled, have we inet wiih cuch a urade of seurrility astaat poured forth yesterdey in the columns of that print, against a President, who has thus far been received witha more general ex pression of respect, than most of his predecessors on their entrance upon the discharge of their solemn and elevated duties. With this exception, the whig press of this city, have treated Mr. Polk’s inaugural with much respect, candour and fair- ness. With respect to the movements at Washington, the greatest possible anxiety prevails in every quarter. Every eye appears to be directed to thr capital. The very hush and quiet which reign in the political circles, betoken most significant th all-absorbiug interest felt in every movement o! the new President. The trading politicians are a’ their wits end, and the hearts of those ihat hav: long boughtand sold in the shambles of corrup tion, appear to be failing them for tear. Tam- meny Hall is as silent as the chambers of death.— Ao one knows what is coming next, and doubt, un- certainty, disappointnfent, feverish anxiety and be- wilderment are seen in all faces amongst the fierce democracy. The whigs look on and smile, bu: why they should smile they know not. They alsv are wondering and puzzled. This extraordinary state of affairs—the bewilderment and anxiety, and alarm of the politicians—reminds us in- deed moat fairly of a memorable scene which oc- eurred in the history of the English Common- wealth, when the “Protector” unexpectedly made his appearance in the midst of an assemblage that had just been brought to the verge of conspiracy against the State. Clamorous, loud, eager, and excited was the traitorous gathering, when sud- denly the stern, decisive, single knock of Crom- well, at the outer door, thundered throughout the building, and in a moment all were hushed, be- wildered, and subdued. But every age has not a Cromwel], We are sometimes startled by a mouse We bave yet to wait and see. One thing with regard to the reception of Mr Polk’s Inaugural Address, 1s worthy of note. 1: has excited interest and attention in many quar- ters where heretofore political affairs were little regarded. The advent of Mr. Polk appears to be watched by many eyes that hitherto have been seldom directed to the political arena. It isa fact, to which we have frequently directed the attention of our readers, that vast masses of the electors of this country stand aloof from political parties, and do not even go to the polls. Amonget this mighty neutral throng, including a vast proportion of the intellectdal and moral worth of the republic, a newly awakened interest in the movements at Washington seeme to be developed. This ha: been owing in a considerable degree to the discus- sions arising out of the Texas and Oregon ques tions. Fresh and powerfuf appeals have thus been made to the patriotism of the country. It is asil the chords of the mighty heart of the repub- lic iteelt had been touched, and that thu: powerfully aroused, the genuine lovers of free- dom and of free America, who had shrunk in disgust from the conflicts of factions, fighting merely for opportunity to wallow in corruption, had started from their supineness and were determined now,to stand in the gap—to drive off the lazzaroni, who, from prowling around the camp, had come to occupy it—to give to the service of the republic pure patriotism and honest statesmanship. This indeed auspicious for the new President. But even this view of the present hour brings with it considerations which add to the difficult by which he is surrounded. He is thus reminded that he will be tried by severer teste than those of mere party feelings, likings and dislikings. The position of Mr. Polk, is, indeed, one encom- passed by great difficulty and peril. He assumes the most elevated office in the government of this country at a most important crisie, not only in its history but in that ofthe world. This republic has now come to exercise a mighty influence on the nations of the ancient world. With its destiny is commingled that of freedom and the human race for ages to come. Well, indeed, may we give cre- dit to Mr. Polk for great sincerity when, in his [n- augural Address, he refers to his deep sense of the weighty obligations imposed upon him, and we have no words to express our indignant detestation of such malevolent, low, and prejudiced partizanship as that of the Tribune, which accuses him of “hypocrisy” in his touching and unaffected allusions to the difficult position to which he has been summoned. Sow he will be able to sustain himself, time alone can tell. Justice and patriot- ism, however, alike demand for him, from all good citizens. that measure of support whieh he may rightly and honorably earn. Our correspondence from the Capitol is of the greatest possible interest, as our readers will at once perceive. We give also a full and graphic report of the ceremonials of the “Inauguration.” The pageantry is over—now come the sober realities. Look out for our daily accounts from Washington. They who would be wise betimes, must keep their eyes open. Heed not the silly ramors, idle stories, and statements meant to deceive of the mere par- ty papers. These are the times when the value of independant journalism may be known and read of all men. Commence with Venezogta.—El Liberal, the dministration paper of Venezuela, of the 25th of January, contains a correspondence between Ves- pasion Ellis, Esq., our chargé to Venezuela, and that government, relative to a reduction of duties on American products. It isto be hoped that the efforts of Mr. Ellis will succeed. We can supply that republic with flour, &c., much cheaper than any other nation can; at the same time we relieve our farmers of their surplus supplies, and thus benefit the mass of the people. Hopson River Sreampoats.—The new boat, ealled the Niagara, under the command of Capt. De Groot, and the Troy, Captain Gorham, are to run between New York and Troy by da; during the coming season. The Empire, under Captain May, and the Swallow, under Captain Squires, are put upon the night line actical THE INAUGURATION, Incidents of the Procession to the Capitol, and the Day, The Vice President's Inaugural Address. Congress edjourned on Monday morning, at halt | past two v’clock. The heavens then were some- what overcast, and many were the fervent desiré: sent upwards for a fiae day on which to consum inate the action of the people at the polls, by the inauguration of James K. Polk, the peoples’ Pre sident. The weather was, however, unpropitious. 1. the morning, about half past eight o’clock, the clouds, which had overspread the whole horizon began to give vent to their superabundant moisture, and rain drops fell at distant and uncertain inter vals, and gradually increasing in frequency, thei: fell a continued, but not very heavy rain througl, the morning and afternoon. For the past few days the city has been over flowing with strangers from all parts of the Union; and every conveyance to the city poured into it~ limits an additional number of individuals, wh« came on vatious errands—some to see the Presi dent, and witness his inauguration, some to see the crowds and enjoy the fun, and some, and I can- not say how many, to seek after office, the sweete of which they desire to taste. On last evening, the trains arriving from Baltimore were so full bringing so many Visitors, that, what with those who were already in the city, and who were per ambulating the streets, and the hosts pouring ou: of the Railway depot, it was a matter of imposei- bility te make your way along Pennsylvania ave- nue, otherwisethan by taking the middle of thr road, which many were compelled to do. This morning, at an early hour, Pennsylvania Avenue was thronged with pedestrians, and car. riages and vehicles of all sorts. There wasa con- tinual stream of life pouring along the sidewalke towards the Capitol, and for one who wished to go towards the President’s mansion at the other ex- tremity of the avenue, there was no recourse left but to take the road, for it were as easy to swim against the current of the mighty turbid and swol- len waters of the Mississippi, as to stem the living tide of souls which bore its way to the Capitol Every age, sex and condition were represented, but conspicuous above ail were to be seen thos: whose air, dress and manner, told at once they were from the country—the farmers, sinew of the country. c As the rain increased, umbrellas became in great request, ard as all wese well supplied, @ spectator some distance up the avenue, looking towards the Capitol, could see only a long line of moving un brellas terminating at the Cepitol, the dome of which towered up like a gigantic umbrella held up by some invisible hand. Every public place on the avenue was crowded to overflowing and at Coleman’s, where the Presi- dent has lived, t ‘rowd that it was at first very difficult to approach the house, and when you had succeeded in obtaining a position on the steps it was still more difficult to force your entrance, and when you got in, you were equally anxious to get out. " The taces of all wore a smiling aspect notwith- standing the showere; of dissatistaction, however, at the wanes int weather being occ ionally visible. All sorts of incidents were mean- while transpiring all over the city. The military, who were to form part of the procession, attracted the usual number of gaping personages, and of course there was the usual amount of noise, pa rade, display and music. Opposite the market had been fixed upon as the rite for assembling the citi zens who were to join in the procession, and here was the Razor Strop Manto be seen mounted on his stool with his basket of strops at his feet, and a gaping, wondering crowd, around him, while he was putting in requisitioi his seductive arts, to entice the halt dollars fromfthe pockets of his au- dience, with his rhyme and prose and English pro- vincial pronunciation, in exchanging for his riziour strops, which he said were “‘as keen as |-a-w law,” and you need only your raziour d-r a-w, drawr,” Scrom his strop to fit it for every purpose you re- quired. On another part of the Avenue there was the large banner of the “Empire Club,” of New York, with a large band of musicians, about 15 or 20 not over agreeable looking individuals, who anding around, and composed ail that was ible in Washington of this celebrated Club, ading the observer to the inevitable conclusion that money for travelling expenses was not quite so lenty now as before the election. Following this ‘lub was apiece of ordnance, and around the lot and on the side-walks was a ragged lot of negroes, loafers, and mischievous lads. ‘I'he negroes look- ing on with open mouths, the loaters leaning against the lamp posts, and the lads playing tricks of all sorts. i“ At another point was to be seen two or three men, dressed in Indian attire, with their faces and arms daubed over with paint, (we suppose to hide the dirt,) and poking about as unlike the aboriginal red man as they well'could. One of these geniuses was mounted and cut up various antics during the day and procession, which afforded food tor laughter to the boys, who ran after him as they usually do after those who lack intellect. About half past ten A. M. we made our way to Coleman’s, after witnessing such scenes as those mentioned above, and ther rants for offices, and politic: kers bu- ly engaged in comparing notes and seeing how their work would hang together. Ina few minutes @ general clearing out of the Hall announced some- thing about to happen, and, on going outside, lo,! there was his Excellency, Presid Tyler, in carriage. Such pushing, and squeezing, and crowd- —the people might never havegeen Joha Tyler betore! He got out of his carriage and went into the Hotel to see President Polk. The mil: then beg to arrive in front of the Hotel, with drums beating, trumpets blowing, colors flying, and bayonets fixed, and taking up their posi- tion in front, they formed in line and await- the President’s appearance, his carriage having just drawn up to the door. The footpath in front of Ooleman’s, and on the opposite side of the avenu as blocked up with human beings; while every available spot was occupied in the neighbor- hood. The boys climbed up into the trees which skirt the sidewalk, and the ladies (sweet creatures!) occupied the windows. The marshals had greet difficulty in keeping clear a sufficient space for the military, in conse- quence of the pressure of the crowd, whose demo. cratic feelings would not suffer them to see the ne- ceasity of keeping the middle of the road in front of the hotel quite clear of persons, when they wanted to see the President wnom they had helped to elect. The roof of the carriage was, however, opened, notwithstanding the rain, (which was not very heavy) and Mr. Polk shortly made his appear- ance, accompanied by Mr. ‘Tyler, and both got into the carriage. Some hearty cheers were given on his appearance, and that trite, although, it would appear, yet unanswered question, repeatedly asked, with great emphasis, “ Who is James K. Polk ?” and it elicited roars of laughter. The next carriage to the President was occupied by two young gentlemen unknown to the writer and to the public also, the bone and vit lei while in the third were Post aster General Wickliffe, Mr. Secret i and a third not recognized. The procuattn teed began to move off towards the Capitol, and the fol- was | fun tney ee —S Mr.Polk Proceeding to the Capitol P }. adjusted system of action in thie chamber, carefully de vised and Sesdily Waeee by those who have pr. ceded us in it, has indeed largel; ributed to the undoubted success of our great politcal ‘xperiment. Instability, haste. procrastination, \discourtesy,and indecision, habitu- ally discountenanced and banished, leave, in undisturbed supremacy here, the powers of enlightened reason, and the vigor of practical patriotism. Our country rears thence solid and substantial advanteges in her policy, in- e stitutions, prospects, and renown The citiz n whom it has pleased a People to elevate their suffrages, from tl its of private and do! life, may best evince his grateful sense of th conferred, by devoting hi tual, resolutely to their with a diffidence unavoidal every step in his eppointed path, new and untri- and sensib'e how dangerous a contrast must occur in the transfer of {powers from practised to unpractised bands In observing, however, upon this floor, a number of those experienced and skiifal stateemen on whom the nation justly looks with pride and relianee, I am assured that there can be but little danger of greed disadvant: {vom inadvertencies or mistakes which their counsel readily averc or rectif And thus, aiming, irankly partially, to exercise of ap unaccustomed station in the spirit of the Constitu. Yon, for the enlerged and lasting purposes of a revered \ ountey, and with will towarda all, I cherish the encouragi of being able, TS ‘ . 4 - Mr Proceeding to the White House. anise } assent ofan indulgent rows lence, at once to perform my oo — meni hrocee fae Se uity, and to attr onfidence. The Diplomatic Corps entered the hall while the Vice President wes speaking, and took their seats on the lett of the chair, opposite the Judges. If the appearance of Mojor General Scou, with his towering form and y plumes, aod other General aud Staff Officers, in full uniform, called forth com~- meuts and izsjuiries in all quarters, who cap tell the impression on one of the sons of the West, now visiting cities for the first time, of the brilliant, jored, dazzling sp: cetacle ‘of official na- mes now presented to his gaze? At length the two Presidents, uctunl and elect, entered and tock theirseats below the Clerk’s table, and with their faces towards the audience, and then, alter a brief pause, the order of arraugements wes read aloud, the parties falliag into (heir places as they were respectively named, and the whole mass left the Senate Chamber and proceeded to the eastern portico Here a temporary. stage had been erected, as at the inauguration of President Harrison, over the geeat flight of steps; and, from the front of this, the President Elect read to 6s many of the vast mass which filed the space io front as could hear, him, the Address. H» read it in a firm tone of voice, with the air of # man profoundly impressed oy ithimself, and desirons to impress it upon others, The delivery of the inangural being concluded, he oath of office was administered to the Presi- deat by the Chief Justice of the United States, and the new President was saluted by loud cheers irom the surrounding multitude. ‘The procession was then again formed, and es- zorred the President to the Presidential Mansion. where, in the course of the afternoon, he received “he congratulations of alarge number of his fellow- cuizers Anniversary Dinner of the St, David's Soclety, The anniversary of the St. D.vid’s Society of this city. was celebrated at Niblo’s on Tuerday evening. The saloon was decorated ina tasteful and elegant manner, with the natiofal flag of Wales, banners of the St. David’s and other bene- volent societies. The arrangementa altogether were in excelleut taste, and reflected much credit on Mr. Jones, and the other stewards. About three hundred and fifty ladies and gentlemen sat down to a sumptuous dinner, which was provided and served in admirable style by Mr. Niblo. Amongst the guests were David C. Colden, Exq., the President; Mrs. and Miss Colden; Mrs. Ed- — ee ing is the order of procession as published in the papers of the District :— ORDER OF INAUGURAL PROCESSION. Chief Marshal and Aids, Military. Officers and Soldiers of the Revolution. Reverend Clergy. President Elect and his Predecessor, in an open carriage. raat Ex-Presidents of the United States. it " President Tyler’s Cabinet. TPeee 4 Justices of the Supreme Court. re RA Diplomatic Corps. Members elect of the 29th Congress, and ex-Members of M49 “Congress. Members of the Baltimore Democratic National Convention of 1844. Governors and e¢x-Governors of States and Territorics. Members of State and Territorial Legislatures. Federal and State Judges. Officers of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Militia. Citizens of States and Territories. Authorities of Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria. Democratic Associations dnd Clubs of the District of Co- lumbia, and others from a distance. Professors and Students of Colleges of the District of Columbia. Citizens of the District of Columbia. The Chief Marshal and his aids were bedizened with the usual quantity of silks and ribbons in the way ef scarfa and rosettes, and for batons of office, each was provided with a piece of young hickory about two feet long, which of course each had decked with as much ribbon as suited his taste, some with much, others with little. Of course, the marshals were obliged to make the usual, or rather an extra quantity of fuse, and to gallopabout most furiously for no other bap ad se, but the endangering the lives of the crowd who accompa nied the procession. The military were Il represented. There were several fine companies, and all in excellent order, and apparently well drilled. Their appear- ance gave universal satisfaction, and attracted the greatest share of attention next to President Polk The “ Officers and Soldiers of the Revolution,” were represeated by one fat, pursy gentleman, iv a sort of navy undress, who might be some purser or other, about 50 years of age, two young naval officers, one of them (Lieut. Eld) late of the Ex- ploring Expedition, and two boys peel) mid- shipmen, about 16 years of age, and this respecta- ble number of five individuals represented the Re- velutionary warriors. The Cleray turned out well There were about twenty of that profession and the different denomi- Nations were well represented. The President came next, looking well, though thin and anxious in appearance, with President Tyler in the same carriage. x-Presidents—none. A Tyler’s Cabinet—Wickliffe and Wilkins. Supreme Court—none. Diplomatic Corps—none. Then came the members and ex-members of Congress, of whom there were a goodly number, headed by Shepherd iret Me., of yeomenary memory, and long Join Wentworth, of Ill., who stands the head and shoulders taller than his fellow members of the House of Representatives. ‘Th. sum total, however, of Members of Congress, of the Baltimore Convention, Governors and ex-Go- vernors, Members and ex-Members ot State Legis. latures, Federal and State Judges, did not number more than 100 or 120 persons. Officers of the Army, Navy, Marine Coy and Militia, we did not see at all, except those belong- ing to and with the inilitary in the procession. hen came the Empire C!ub, or rather the ban ner with the few accompanying members and the band, and the piece of ordnance aforesaid ; and the balance of the procession, perhaps, numbered four or five hundred persons. certainly not more. .Te one who has been accustumed to witness the displays which are made in processions in New York when any thing of importance calls for one, this was certainly small potatoes, and fully exempli- fies the superiority of the arrangements, and means al years of the whigs in matters of this kind jat however was lacking in the appearance of the procession, was amply compensated by the masses that accompanicd it—and here was the su- periority of the democrats demonstrated. Crowds upon crowds, thousands upon thousands, accom- panied the procession and ironged especially about the part where the President’s carriage was to be seen—and every available window en the line of route, the porticoes, balconies, galletiee, and foot-paths, were crowded to the utmost extent of their capacity to accommodate. Fair faces and sweet smiles were to be seen at every win. dow and every gallery or balcony, their owners all seeking to have a view of the new President, and accompanying the line of the procession, and often inconveniently interiering with it was o cloud ot (not exactly light horsemen, nor yet heavy dragoons, but,) the yeomanry, who did such excellent service by their votes in the late political contest, mounted on their steeds, (not e: ‘actly fiery or graceful, but certainly steady and useful,) pro- bably taken from the plough or the wagon to ena- ble their riders to see Col. Polk, the democratic President. These volunteer guards, for in such a capacity they seemed co act, completely environed the President's carriage, and it was with difficulty the marshall’s could keep them from breaking the line of the procession. On the outskirts of the procession too, were to be found every variety of vehicle, from the pretentious private carriage, to the hack and-the country wagon and bugey, with loads of children with bright eyes, rooye Wealthy ing cheeks, and laughing lipe, enjoying all the €, and stretching their precious necks to sight of the President, whom their anxious mama’s and papa’s were pointing out to them with great and Jaudable assi- duity; the usual number of tag-rag and bob-tail, with extra quantity of dogs and skeery lade were also on hand, with every thing that combines to make a democratic crowd in splendid profusion. The genteel,"upper-crust soaplock, the undercrust Corporate soaply, the loafer, the rowdy the politicians, (parti i cularly thebar-room ones, whowere very authorita- tively fen in laying down the principles on which Mr. Polk must conduct his administration, and the men he must choose to compose his cabi- net,) with every variety, from the codfish aristocra cy ‘to the honest hard-fisted eoman, all mingled together, and getting hustled about with democratic freedom and energy. ; In this order the procession reached the west gates of the Capitol grounds, where the President and those accompanying bim left their carriage~ and the proceesion, with the members of Congress and others who were entitled to admission into the Capitol, and proceeded through the grounds to the Capitol. And on the procession coming in sight of the Capitol grounds, there was a new scene for wonder; for every conceivable foot of space on the elevated terraces of those grounds, where a spec- tator could have a chance of seeing the procession and the President and suite, was crowded to suffo- cation. It was literally black with the swarms ©/ people—here and there relieved by the bright dres= of some democratic lady, who was not afraid of either the falling rain or the thronging crowds, but was determined to see and be seen. The remain- der of the procession, consisting of the military, the clubs, and the citizens, pursued the route up th: Capitol Hill leading outside the grounds, and having made a detour, entered in at the Eastern entrance: of the grounds and marched up in front of the Capitol, and there formed a line; while the wholr space in front of the Capitol was crowded with the vast mixed multitude which had preceded and ac companied the procession, and even the grounds beyond were swarming with the overflowing and redundant population. And here, too, were to be seen the country cousins, eagerly engaged in ga- zing intensely at the gold fish in the pond in the grounds, and wondering where they came from, and whether they were fit to eat. f Meanwhile the rain continued to fall at intervals, sometimes ceasing fora few moments, and theu commencing again, and the crowd employed them- selves in looking about, talking politics, and criti- cising their neighbors, and those who passed in re- view before them. In a few minutes the Presider t was perceived with the members of the Senate, and other pivieged parties, entering the easi steps of the Capitol, and hurried enquiries and re- plies of ““Whichis him?” ‘“That’s him.” ‘No, that’s too big.” ‘*Down with the umbrellas— you’ve no business to have ’em here.” ‘ That’s him with the paper in his hand.” ‘ Which?” “Which?” ‘Do tell me, which ishe?’ * No. { tell you, that’s not him—he’s not so big.”— “Down with the umbrellas! Down.” ‘TI tell you itis him—I know him as well as I know you. “Down with the umbrellas, I tell you,”—and such like were heard all around. One honest old lady, with a girl about eleven or twelve years of age vate her, addressed me with, ‘Please, sir, do tell me which 1s the President?” ‘ Why, that’s he with the paper in hishand, nght in froat, turning now to the right and bowing.” ‘* No!” says a person at my right, “that’s too big for him.” “It may be too big, but iv’s he, nevertheless,” I replied; and after some difficulty the old lady was able to distinguish Mr. Polk, and then she was a great deal more anxious that her little girl, who was her grand-daughter, should see him; tor, she sald, “I wanted to see him very bad, because I’ve seen so many Presi- dents inaugurated.” A queer reason that for want- ing to see more; but ‘much wants more.” “I’ve seen them all but old Johnny Adams; I saw Gen Washington too, and my girl here mustn’t go back without seeing the President, as we have come al the way from Pailadelphia a purpose to see him.” As this was an unanswerable reason, of course her wish was gratified, and as Col. Polk then began to reed his inaugural, it was easy to distinguish him, though it was impossible to hear what he said. In the process of time, I was able to worm myself through part of the crowd, to where his remarks were partially audible, and there could be heard the comments of thos: who were in the crowd. “Tsay,” says one, ‘it takes an Andrew Jackson to get through this crowd.” ** Yes,” says another; aad is about to add some thing more, when anoth- er breaks out with—‘ Listen! he’s poking it into them abolitionists.” ticket.” “Give ’em Pepper, Hickory” By and by another remarks, ‘ don’t hear him say any thing about protection.” Protection behanged,” says another, “ we don’t went any”— “Don’t “-ant a protective tarifl ? what an Ameri- can not te want a protective tarifl?” cries the man, verfectly aghast with fastonishment. ‘* No Ame- rican wants protection; he fi no favor; ana I don’t thank me against another.” “ It second, when a third says, ‘stop your talk, then, ‘I want to hear what he’s saying”—‘ Say. ing? he’s reading, and Peay can too if you like,” replies another, on which a horse laugh goes up and Mr. Polk goeson. ‘There, he’s on Texas now,” says another. ‘* That’s it, keep the ball rolling,” cries another. ‘Texas and Oregon,” shouts another—and these remarks, with varia- tions, are to be heard all over the ground. The Inaugural is finally finished and **down with um- brellas !’—*‘take *em down !"— lown —* down !?— resounds from every part of the crowd and simul. taneously goes down every umbrella, and Mr. Polk is perceived by the vast congregation with the Bible in his hand, and his lips are seen to move as he repeats the oath to protect the Constitution and finally kisses the book, when, agunis fired, adeafen- ing cheer rends the air, and the crowd sways toand fro asif agitated by some mighty impulse which it is unable to restrain, and then it brea 8 off inall di- rections, every one scampering in a diflerent road, but all aiming to get a further sight ot the Presi- dent when he returns to his carriage and resumes his place in the procession, which sets out on its way to the White House, while the guns are thun- dering out a national salute ee “Go it, old boy! that’s the~ wards, relict of the late Rev. Thomas Edwards, Reverend Mr. Jones, Dr. A. Cjand Mrs.. Castle, Mr. Raymord and the Misses Raymond, Mr. Jee- sup, of the St. George’s Society, Dr. Manley, Mr. Dillon, of the St. Patrick’s Society, Mr. Girard, Mr. Edwards, &c. &c. 4 After dinner, Mr. Coxpen briefly addressed the company in his usual happy manner—complimen- ting the members on the zeal which they had dis- covered in the cause of benevolence during the past year, and congratulated them on thecontinued prosperity of the society. He then gave the first regular toast—“ Wales.” This was responded to bythe Rev. Mr. Jones, in a speech delivered in the elsh language, and which was frequently inter- rupted by enthusiastic applause. % ‘he following sentiments—* The United States”—“ Queen Victoria, may che ever reign in the hearts of her people ’—*t The President of the United States”—and “‘ the Mayor and Municipal authorities of the city of New York,” were then im suceession given from the Chair, and were fol- lowed by appropriate music from an excellent orchestra. i Then came the “Sister Charitable Societies,” which elicited speeches trom Dr. Mantey, on the part of the St. Nicholas Society, Mr. Jessup, on. the part of St George’s, Mr, Dillon on the part of St. Patrick’s, Mr. Edwards on the partofthe New Englanu haga o and from Mr. Girard, who, at the request of the President, represented the St. Andrew’s Society. Mr. Girard’s speech was full of wit and eloquence, and was received with great applause. ° : The next regular toast was ‘‘ Woman,” which was followed by Burns’ beautiful song, ‘Green grow the rashes, O!” by an amateur. “ The Press,” was the next sentiment, and on the call of he Chair, was cen 4 by Dr. Vilas tos fh vel eeable part of the proceedings then od. "This was t th The procession then resuimea its erder of march, and sehr this time the rain had soaked in’. the dust, which had so plentifully laid in the streets previously, it had acquired that consistency which is not sufficient to make it splash, but produ- ces that pleasant, agreeable state of the roads de- nominated greasy, and with perfect justice so far as its slippery, uncerthin ways are concerned. The § procession, however, pursued its way with the w: dows and galleries and buildings, and vacant spa- ces under cover tenanted as before with ladiee, who testified their joy by waving kerchi owels, sheets, pantalettes, or whatever came next to hand, and in return for which the Pre- sident graciously took off his hat and bow. ed through the window of the carriage, the top having been closed in consequence of the rain, which had become heavy. On arriving opposite Fuller’s hotel, the two carriages, which were now in the procession (President ler’sand President Polk’s) drove out of the (which halted) up to the private door, over which might be seen two windows open, garnished with the presence of ‘‘my son Bob” and his wife, with a number of ladies and children. Here President, now ex-Tyler, alighted and enters the hotel, while President Polk’s carriage, and he in it, resumed i's place on the line, which preserved its march to the White House, passing the new Treasury build- ing, the portico of which would certainly have given way under the load of human beings it sup- ported, had it not been pretty substantially built. Having arrived atthe White House entrance, a perfect rush was made to get inside the grounde, which only partially succeeded, and then the mili- tary defiled into the ground and formed a line be- fore the door of the White House, which had to be guarded by a detachment of the military to pre- vent the people from taking violent and forcible poss session of what is their own property, and where they consequently think they have a perfect right toenter. The carriage then drove up, the Presi- dent alighted and entered the White House with a salute from the military and the firing of guna, af- ter which, the military were reviewed, and all left the White House, inhabited by Mr Polk, and be- sieged by au army of ragmuffins and negroes, who enjoyed the scene of Slipping about inthe mud, and occasionally taking a full length impression therein most mightily. The Scene within the Capitol. ‘Within the Capitol a more interesting scene pre- sented itself than on the approach to it. The ave- aues to the building had all been closed and care- fully guarded till the hour appointed in the plan of ota a But, when that hour did arrive, the rush was fearful. No limbs, happily, were broken, though injuries both to clothes and persons cer- tainly were sustained. The gentlemen’s gallery inthe Senate chamber was crowded, as in a mo- ment, while the stairs leading to it, and a large space about the door long continued to be occu- pied by a struggling mass, vainly hoping to work their way in. The circular gallery opposite to the gentlemen’s gallery was given up to the ladies, on condition, however, that beaux and _ brothers should be lett behind; and, accordingly, when these doors also were thrown open, such a din of sweet sounds burstforth, and such a bhai 4 ot plumes, fanned by ambrosial breath, astonished the de- lighted air, as would call for a poet duly to de- acribe it. i 2 In the ara& below, the officials might be seen arranging seats, and making preparation for the august assemblage that was soon to enter. Sena- tors and Representatives in Congress began to drop in, with now and then one of our naval or military heroes in eiroribe military dress; and then the craning of necks, and peering ot eager curious eyes, and the pressing of incessantqueries, showed that to a large portion of those who beheld it the scene was entirely new. At length the Marshal of riet of Columbia, and the Clerk of the Su- preme Court made their appearance, at the head of the Judges of the Supreme Court in their robes, who, entering the space in front of the Secretary’s table, occupied seats in a semicircle on the right of the Chair of the President of the Senate. A solemn, beautiful, and very appropriate prayer was delivered by the Chaplain of the Senate. followe i he announcement of the suc- cesstul competitors for the prizes annually given by the society for the best essays in the Welsh lan- guage on presented subjects. The fortunate com- petitors were — Williams and W. Price,who were called forward by the President, and received each a handsome silver medal. After this pleasant interlude, a number of yolun- leer sentiments were given, one of them wishiog perpetuity to the Welsh lan e, eliciting an ex- ceedingly eloquent speech{trom Mr. Jones, who offi- ciated as Vice President Shortly after eleven o’clock, the party broke up, all evidently much delighted with the entertain- ment. It was indeed a most agreeable occasion. The presence of the ladies gave grace, life, and brilliancy to the scene, and us no wine-cup “ sparkled on the board,” the festival was in every way worthy of the sacred and hallowed feelings Sentiments to which it was consecrated. Very Late rrom Hayti.—The brig Republic, Capt. Smith, arrived yesterday from Port Repub- lican, whence she sailed on the 2lst ult. We have received the Feuille de Commerce, Figaro, and Le Manifeste to the latest date. It appears that Hayti cannot remain quiet. With elements enough to become a comparatively weal- thy Republic, she is rapidly going to ruin. Ano- ther revolution was on the eve of breaking out when the Republic sailed. 1t was expected that the Ex-President Riviera Herard would return from Jamaica in order to regain the power he once possessed. Preparations were making to receive him with open arms by his friends, and on bayo- onets by those opposed to him. If taken, he will of course be shot. Hayti is becoming, like Peru and Mexico, ripe fora revolution every other day. It is a sort of dejewnir a la bayonnette with them. It is natural, however, forthe Haytians thus to copy the acti ona ef their neighbors,.for the blacks have ever been remarkable for their imitativen Wreoxs ano Victims —We are indebted to Mr. The Senate being called to order, the new Sena- | Benj. Downing, keeper of the Eaton’s Neck Light bet ypeen in wah wea beds bs eee House, for the annexed note :— with cordial satistaction, the noble intellectual! Eaton’s Necx Lieut Hovss. L. 4, countenances of several good whigs and true, the March 8, 1845. m eloquent advocates and guardians of the Union and ‘ ‘ the yo ara ise voice has been as a battle peg tiled Wedd oder emnatiewn history, of the darkest days of our changetul | in company this morning; at 10A- M. one of them, supposed to be the schooner, capsized. Soon after a schooner bore away for her, and apparently took When all the new Senators had taken their seat the appearance of the Vice President elect attra off hercrew. The wreck then drifted witha North West wind towards the Smithtown beach. d, as well 3: the dignity as the enow-like white. $ The cook of the ill-fated Reeside—a mulatto, % af ait which A ipods sg ae e immediate notice of all spectators. 6 Oat ii of office was administered to him by the Hon. M. peined Cave vas (ocnd abtegrot tite, if five feat Mangum, the President of the Senate, who imme- | {ay Buryiag Granado che points diately vacated his own seat, surrendering it to the ‘Another body, thought to be that of Hubbell, the new occupant. s mate of the same unfortunate vessel, was found on A beet pao ensued ; after which Mr. Dantas | Wednesday night. He had large dark whiskere— the print of an anchor on his left arm, and that of rose and delivered with great self-possession and composure, the following Address :— half an anchor on his right. He appeared to be about thirty years of age. Skxarons! In directing the Vice President to preside at the deliberations of this body, the Constitution of our country assigns to him a sphere ond a daty, alike eminent Nieut But ong oF THE PerFoRMANCE OF sas ert, Wien ss ie ie fw 4 real byl Ping Reh a Cincue This evening, Mr, J. W. none of the responsibilities of legislation, except in rare conjunctures, he is associated with the dignibul de. | BaneKer, treasurer of the company, t Lye fitatthe Park Thea varied and novel. but one, therefore be Patmo’s Taeatre—Benerit or Mr. T. Fiynn. This veteran of the stage takes a benefit at Palmo’s this evening. A whole host of talent has promised to lend their assistance, and donbtless his friends will muster stre i lected will be well worth seeing, the principal fe- The performances are is positively the last night ly to secure a gocd seat. legates of Republican Sovereignties : entire American Peopie in your con! Pi it would seem, a8 an organ of Freedom's fund: mental princip'e,of Order, and partly, perhepe, as 8 mere symbol of tha; more popular and ‘more perfect Union,” on which depend the blessings of our Peace, Indepen- dence and Liberty, His mission, tranquil and unimpos- ing, is yet noblein its origin and objects, and happy as well as proud in its relations to you. fo one, gentlemen, can apy iate more bot ha re. Commies more deferentially, than does the incumbent of this chai 3 forms ofthe | Male character in which will be taken by Mrs thle chair, the ined "Minor fe, maint thee, enim: Flynn. It isto be hoped that this old favorite teels paired and.unrelaxed, he tobe an officialduty, se will have a bumper, ashe needs and deserves it on the eeewion. The pieces se. ‘ '