-elect was then ushered into the Senate Chamber by
the Committee, of which Mr. Preston was chairman. The Judges of
the Supreme Court, wearing their black silk robes, had taken their
seats in front, below the Speaker's chair. The President-elect
shook hands cordially with a number of the Senators and Judges,
and appeared much younger than many who were his juniors in years.

At half-past twelve o'clock the signal was given, and the officers
in the Senate Chamber formed in procession and proceeded to the
eastern front of the Capitol, where there was a platform some
fifteen feet high and large enough to accommodate an immense crowd.
The President-elect took his seat in front, Chief Justice Taney
and his associates by his side, the Senators and Ambassadors on
the left, and the ladies at the sides. The large area below was
filled with an immense multitude of probably not less than from
forty to fifty thousand persons. General Harrison, as "the observed
of all observers," was greeted with prolonged cheers when he rose
to deliver his address. When the uproar had subsided he advanced
to the front of the platform, and there was a profound stillness
as he read, in a loud and clear voice, his inaugural address. He
stood bare-headed, without overcoat or gloves, facing the cold
northeast wind, while those seated on the platform around him,
although warmly wrapped, suffered from the piercing blasts. All
were astonished at the power and compass of his voice. He spoke
until two P. M.--one and a half hours--with a clearness that was
truly surprising. So distinctly were his words heard that he was
cheered at the closing of every sentiment, particularly where he
said that he would carry out the pledge that he had made, that
under no circumstances would he run for another term. Just before
the close of the inaugural he turned to Chief Justice Taney, who
held the Bible, and in a clear and distinct voice repeated the oath
required. It was a singular fact that when the President took the
oath this multitude of spectators before him spontaneously uncovered
their heads, while the pealing cannon announced to the country that
it had a new Chief Magistrate. As soon as the ceremony was over
the immense concourse turned their faces from the Capitol, and
filed down the various walks to Pennsylvania Avenue. The procession
formed anew and marched to the White House, cheered as it passed
by the waiting crowds.

Entering the White House,