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THE EVENING STAR ff. WALLACH, Editar Proprietor. CITY I SATURDAY.MARCH 4, 156-, THE This of March, ie65, opened rather disagreeably, especially to the eyes of those designing to take part iu the procession, and who did not relish having their fixlns'? spo lei by drenching rain and mud-bath com. bioed. Tbe night bad been drizzling, and this morning, about 6 o'clock, a heavy gale sprang up from tbe south, lasting bnt lor a few minutes, but doing considerable damage, uprooting sbade trees, Ac.

It was followed by brighter skies through the morning, but as the day wore on it became pretty certain that the manhood ol the processionists was to be tried by a march oi considerable discomfort. Either Mud er Dust. Four yesrs ago, on the occasion of the inauguration, the weather was dry, and tornadoes of dust swept through the streets. Coiuiuieioner Blake then had a large force of men at work on the night preceding the inauguration removing tbe dust from the avenue between tbe U'mte House and tbe Capitol. This year the streets were covered with a thick coating of mud.

carrying out tbe saying that Washington alternates lrom dust to mud or rice versa. Tbe Perils of the Day. The Engineer Corps, it is reported, made a survey and took soundings of the avenue, for the purpose of determining the practicability of laying pontoons lrom the Capitol to the White House, but it was found tbat the bottom was too soft to bold the anchors of the boats, and tbe project was abandoned. Tbe police were careful to confine all to the sidewalks wno could not swim. At some of the crossings, a steady stream of people were passing throughout the day, some of whom dashed out into the avenue in the most reckless manner, but fortunately no one is believed to have been lost.

The City Last Night. The day, yesterday, which had been rather disagreeable under loot, closed rather threateningly over head witn driving miau and black rendering it an unpleasant job for new arrivala to pick their way through the muddy of a strange city in discouraging quest of longings. Carpet-bagged and ped strangers were bolting in every direction fu a dazed haphazard sort of way, and a good many of them found their way to the brilliantly lighted and comfortably warmed Capitol aa if with an eye to quartering there for the night. in the course of the evening the torches or the flremear's procession lu up the fog of the avenue with a curious sortcf siivervbaze. A somewhat similar atmospheric effect on a grander scale was observed over the Capitol building, the great roof light, over the two houses In session illuminating heavens with a brilliant halo seen loi miles away in the country.

An inspiring effect was produced by tbe manner iu which the national floating over the Capitol was thus emblazoned, every fold in the glorious ensign being brought out in radiant relief. Within the Capitol curious crowds vibrated between the two Houses, now meres ting themselves with the bustle, confusion aud whirl of the House proceeding-, and an.n ta- king a sedative by listening to the tranquil debate of the Senate upon the question whether the Smitbsoaian trust fund interest should or i not be paid in gold: and so, what about the Indian annuities. Mr. Lincoln was at the Capitol during the night attending to official business, as was also most of tbe Cabinet. Mrs.

Lincoln wa. also there during the evening as a spectator ot the busy proceedings. Representative? from Ihe Army. A large nusiber ot eliicers from tbe Army of ihe Potomac availed themselves of the occasion to visit tbe city, and added not a little to the i'ulitary aspect of ceremonies. Among them weie Major General Webb, chief of General Meade's staff.

Major General ing ills, chief of armies operating against Richmond General Sharpe, assistant Provost Marshal General of the Array of the Potomac: Lieut Colonel Barstow, of General Meade's i staff; Captains Webster and Robmette, of General Grant's atad; and Captain Huwell and Lieutenant French, of General lngall staff; all of whom ame np on a special steamer from City Point. Tbe army in the Sheuandoah, at Baltimore, and all the military posta near I Washington, were more or less by officer, and men. The t'rowd. lip to this morning the number of strangers arriving in the city wa? nut the case four years aero, when the excitement in to me Inauguration of President Lincoln and the anticipation that some foul play might be attempted by secession gangs to prevent the President elect from taking his s-at, caused an extraordinary rush to this city some days in advance ofthe inauguration. On this occasion large numbers wbo proposed to come, in order to avoid tbe difficulty of getting lodgings, deferred coming until the day of the inauguration itself, and for tbeir accommodation extensive arrangements were made by the different railroad companies in the way of running special trains.

Numbers from a distance stopped over night in Baltimore, arriving here by tbe morning trains. The Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore road run special trains here yesterday and to-day, and make return trips north at p. m. and I p. to-night, and at 11.15 a.

m. and 30 p. m. to-morrow. Rumors ef the Day.

So Important a day could not well pass without its due proportion of rumors, and amongst these was one that was going on," indicating that trouble was anticiEated from some undeveloped quarter. Rumor ad it that all the roads leading to Washington had been heavily picketed for some days, and the bridges guarded with vigilance, as It on the watch for suspicious characters. Also, that the -th Illinois cavalry had been pushed out from Fairfax H. on an active scouting expedition, as it in search of some of the same suspicious characters. Also, that an undue proportion of "ornary looking cusses'' in costume were to be seen upon the streets, indicating something portending.

But as the day wore on in tranquility Dame Rumor tock a back seat and was heard no more, f'ntrolin- the Streets. For the preserving order the military patrols were doubled, and made more frequent rounds of the streets than uaual. but notwithstanding the largo number of strangers in tbe city, uood order prevailed, and but few arrests were made by either the military or jrolice authorities. Pickpockets aad Pongh? in Town. As usual upon such occasions, quite a number of pickpockets aud roughs made their way to Washington, some of whom were tracked nere lrom Boston, Philadelphia and New York by detectives.

The military and other detectives watched their movements closely, however, and but lev opportunities were afforded beni to operate succeselully. The City Railroad. That there should be no blocking up tbe streets, and car? being blocked in the procession, the rsilroua company, when the was about to move, caused the travel between 17th street and the Capitol to be suspended until after tbe return of tbe procession. Tbe cars to and from the Navy Yard changed track at tbe south gate oi the Capitol and those on tbe western end at 17th street, while the 7th street line ran all day, except that the of tbe procession tbe cars jumped the track north and south of the avenue. Arrivals.

As esrly as Friday morning, hundreds of began to arrive in me city, and each 1 succeeding train increased the number. Near- ly all ol the room? ol our leading hotels had been engaged a week in advance by telegraph for parties from all sections of the country. Tbe hotel proprietor made every effm to accommodate those applying for lodgings, but not At nine o'clock yeeterday morniag, guests were at Wiliarda' Besides tbe usial sleeping accoramodations of the hotel, the proprietors had cots and mattresses placed In the parlors, passanes, some ofthe ar joining buildiugs, and, in fact, available space, all of which was taken possession ot by II p. and lt wab found necessary to turn away hundreds who applied for lodgings. Tbe National Hotel adopted the same measures as at Willards', and at an early hour last evening, 700 guests bad been provided for.

The Metropolitan was densely crowded, and Hi? guests were provided with sleeping accommodations outside of the main building. The Avenue, Seaton, Ktrkwood, and Washington Houses were crowded to overflowing at an early hour, and those wbo applied for lodgings after tbe arrivals of the late trains, were turned away. The smaller hotels of the city were proportionately thronged witb guests, as were also rnanv ol tbe private boardlog and lodging where visitors were satisfied with getting sleeping accommodations on the floor. One thousand vtsi'ors were furnished with logdinee by the Lincoln and Johnson Club, and the versus flre companies of tbe city eatertained a large number ot brother firemen from other cities. During the past few days the radroad companies have been taxed to th-ir utmost every train, composed of from 10 to IS cars, being crowded, and often ladies even compelled to take a standing It is estimated that the number arriving daily has reached from lo e-too since Monday, and thia excluding soldiers returning from furloughs, Ac.

Preliminariea. preliminary arrangements were similar in most respecte to previous inaugurations, excepting, perhaps, that of four platform was erected on the front of the Capitol, of ccmmodate the President entrances to the building were closed to all except supplied with the talismanic pass of the SerVant-at-Arms of the Senate. Daring the last three or four days the attendance of vittore at the Capitol had Increased wondermilv and yesterday the throng was so to obstruct all the halls and and interfere not a little with the preparations for to-iay's ceremonies. The Sergeant-atArms of the Senate held a levee at hi. office in the Capitol, issuing tickets of admission.

These were given to Senators, members of the House, tbe President's snite, foreign legations, members of the press, and their respective families. Many, however, availing themselves of Senatorial influ? nee to secure passes, effected an entrance where they had no business to come, and not a few slipped in many hours previous to the ceremonies, and patiently awaited tbe arrival of the procession. Tbe old trick ol shysters, ot the press, tir," did not work at all. The precautions against all such schemes were well taken, non-plussed many a complacent chap who flattered himself with the idea of his own peculiar cutenees. The Sereeant-at- Arms was courteous but inexorable.

The regular representatives of the press belonging to Congress received tickets promptly; to all others an invariable lefnsal was given. The park in frontot the Capitol was stripped of much of the building material which occupied its broad area; and on tbe marble blocks plank flooring was laid, so that no portion of the grounds were left obstructed. The entrances on the north and sou li sides of the park were enlarged, and nothing neglected that was necessary to afford favorable opportunities to the crowd for comfortably witnessing the init-resting ceremonies. Plow and Then. Four years ago the preparations were of a far more warlise character.

The city was filled witb rebels who proclaimed their sentiments boldly in the streets, and hinted violence to the Executive. National airs were hissed down in public places of amurement, loyal men were assaulted on the avenne, and cheers for Jeff. Davis were of common occurrence. Por sometime previous to tbe inauguration tbere had been threats of bloodshed on that occasion, and tbe military authorities taxed their brains for devices to prevent any such catastrophe. Every preparation was made for fighting.

The volunteer organizations In the procession were supplied with cartridges, harps hooters were posted at convenient spots along tbe avenue and on the roofs of buildings, aud at tbe market house a small force of infantry was posted for the support of the riflemen in that vicinity. Gen. Scott, with Magroder's and Fry's batteries, were at the corner of Delaware avenue and street, ready for action, tbe gunners and drivers remaining at tbeir posts throughout the ceremonies. Gen. Scott in the meantime kept his sconte busily occupied visiting all parts of the dense crowd and watching tor tbe first indication of trouble.

The day, however, passed off quietly, but the anxiety of tbat morning, and the certainty ot terrible bloodshed following any riotous demonstration, created impressions oh the minds of those who were present tbat probably will never be erased. The commandant (Magruder) of one of these batteries referred to left Washington a few days after, and subsequently was made a General by tbe rebels. The Avenne. Pennsylvania avenue, about the time of the starting of the procession, presented a brilliant appearance indeed, despite the unpleasant weather. Thousands of people occupied the sidewalks and tbe windows aud balconies of private and public buildings.

Tbe long colonade of the Treasury Building bore an immense freight of human beings, and the west front of tbe Capitol was similarly loaded. Tbe State Department attracted much attention by its brilliant display of gracefully draped flags; as did the War Department by its diaplay uf flags and also of other decorations of evergreen. The national flag in some shape, mammoth or miniature, was to be seen at every available point along the avenue, and npon the various carriages, cars, harness of horses, Ac, on the streets, giving an exceedingly lively appearance to tbe scene. At the White Honse. As early as nine o'clock a crowd began to assemble in Iront of the White House, on Pennsylvania avenue, and in a short time both sides of the street were completely jammed np hy those eager to see the President, but they were disappointed in doing so.

as he was called to the Capitol early this morning to sign a number of important bills passed by both bouses cf Congress yesterday and last night, where he remained, and consequently was not in the urocession. ns was expected. At five minutes to eleven o'clock, "yiar.nai i.amoD, ana a number of United States marshals acting as nts aids, entered the east gate of the enclosure leading to the President's mansion, for the purpose of escorting the President out and aasignin. him to bis position in line. At this time it was first discovered that the President was at tbe Capitol, when Marshal Lamon immediataly detailed Marshal Millard, of Philadelphia and Marshal Mnrray, of New Lork.

to escort Mrs. Lincoln through the crowd to tbe Capitol. Mrs. Lincoln then entered her carriage, in company with Senators Harlan and Anthony, and passed out the west gate of the enclosures of the White House, under escort of the Union Light Hoard, and drove in advance of the procession to the Capitol. The Procession.

As tbe hour tor starting tua une of procession approached the clonds broke away auspiciously disclosing clear sky In tbe west. The procession formed on the avenue, between und streets, and commenced to move about half past eleven a. In the following order: One hundred and nineteen Metropolitan Policemen, under charge of Superintendent Richards. Squadron ltith N. Y.

cavalry, commanded bv Capt. Leary. followed by tbe band of tbe 1st brigade Veter Reserve Corps. Section of the It? U.S. artillery, Lieut.

King in command. Tbe ut brigade-Veteran Reserve corps, commanded by Col. beaded by the Finley Hcspital band. The corporate authorities of Washington, escorting tbe visiting delegation of the Baltimore municipal government. Delegation of the Washington Turners Association, accompanied by a flue band of music.

The Firemen. This portion of the procession was In charge of Mr. Wm. Dickson, Chief Engineer of the Steam Fire Brigade, as Marshal. The Government steam fire brigade, it was expected, would have led off this portion of tbe procession, but an order was unexpectedly issued last evening that the members of the companies? Hibernia, Meigs and remain at their quarters, ao that in case of fire they should not be out of the way.

THB riULAnKI.ru: FIB. MEN. Chief F.ngineer D. M. Lylc and Aitistant Engineer J.

Robin ton. Good Will Engine, No. '20, headed by the Liberty Cornet Band, and marshalled by W. J. Pascoe, came next.

This company had with them three splendid steam fire engines, drawn by six powerful bay horses, and members of the company drew a beautiful hose case, wbich was finely decorated. There were wt? men in the line, first six stalwarth axemen, then 'lx plpi-men, and six torch-hearers, followed by the members. Perseverance Hose, No. 5, with about sixty members, drawing a beautiful hose carriage, which was handsomely decorated. The members of thie company are an athletic looking eet of men, who are uniformed in the New York style, with a white belt, bearing tbe number of the company.

They were headed by the Douglass Band, and marshalled by John J. Butler, of the United States Mint. Mr. Jacob Tiipler, of the United States Enirine Company, the oldest fireman of Philadelphia, and said to be tbe oldest in the country, was with tbis company. Franklin Hose, No.

29. with about 7u men, whose fine physluue was universally remarked, followed, drawing a beautiful bose carriage, and having wi'h them their fine steamer, drawn by six bay horses, and a handsome ambulance, lettered Hose Company This Company was marshalled by Darrngb. and accompanied by the Frankfort Brass Band. WASHINGTON CITY RE DEPARTMENT. chief Engineer John B.

Sessford. No. 1, W. H. II in es foreman, with bose car.

riage, handsomely set off, drawn by a large bay horse, and ten members uniformed in red shirts, black coats, black New York hat, with black belt. No. with their splendid steamer, handsomely trimmed off, drawn by four beautiful gray horses, with ten men, uniformed as No. 1, unaer John Maddox, foreman. On this engine were two magnificent wreaths of flowers presented by lady friends of the company.

No. 3, with their steamer, which was received on Thursday, gaily decorated, drawn by four gray horses. James W. Lowe foreman, with ten men, uniformed as tbe others. No.

1, Hook and Ladder, John T. Chauncey foreman, witb 'he truck, which has been lately pnt in complete order, handsomely decoratoci, uiawn by tour beautiful gray horses. The ten men of this company were mounted on the truck wbich had a line of miniature flags hanging tbe entire length, making the apparatus a most beautiful sight. This company also bad a fine reel wi'h them. The Waebiiigton department was on this occasion -en the time together, and Us fine appearance attracted attention not only of onr citizens, who felt justly prona of it, but of tie numerous strangers who lined the streets.

There was some disappointment expressed that the steamer of No. 1 company was not in 1 me but its absence is accounted for from the tact that although it was shipped from the factory at Manchester. N. in ample time to reach here, tbat the preoccupsncy of the roads by the Government prevented lt from arriving A beautiful Temple of Liberty car drawn by four large bay In this car, which was surmounted by a beautiful tent; it was intended tbat there should be a number of youug ladies representing the different States of the ion. but owing to the threatening state of the weather in tbe morning tbeir places were supplied by boys.

East Washington Lincoln and Johnson Club, headed by William Dixon, Presi lent, and marshaled by J.C. J.iilin. With this club there was a fine working; model of the Monitor, drawn by four white horses. At intervals two guns were fired from the turret by George if. Dice.

Tbe Monitor had on the bow, Union: Our Home:" and the turret was gaily decorated with flags, one for each State. Aft tbe tnrret were twe streamers, while on the turret was a captain's pennant; forward, a Union jack, and aft, the American ensign. This was gotten up in a handsome manner, under tbe direction of Mr. Wm. Beron.

dpi. Bowman's I utery of howitzers, manned by men froar. the yard, accompanied club, and before the procession started fired a salute. Loyal Pennsylvanians, numbering about sixty, marshaled by Joseph M. W.

Wilson, and headed by the band of the 2d Pennsylvania heavy artillery. Seven lb Ward Lincoln and Johnson Club, numbering over 101), headed by the band from Finley Hospital, and marshaled by G. Z. Collisoli. Potomac Hose Company of Georgetown, about 30 members uniformed iu black pants, red shirts and New York hat, drawing a beautiful reel gaily decorated.

Mount Pleasant Hospital Band. Wagon ol Hope Despatch Co. with a printing press, under a canopy of flags drawn by six bay horses. Two companies of United States Marines from tbe Barracks and Navy Yard, numbering about lm men beaded by the Mamie Band under the lead of Professor Scaia. Captain Tilton had command of this detachment assisted by Lieutenants Young, Reed and Robinson, and Sergeant Major Dunn.

Detachment of -d Battalion, V. R. 141th company,) under command of Sergeant Conwav. Battalion of 45th regiment IT. colored troops, from Camp Casey, Captain Brown and Lieute.

Walton and Roberts. Hay's Brass Band, (colored.) Delegations of colored Odd Fellows, from the following lodges John F. Cook, No. Union Friendship, -91, and Kasteru Star, J. F.

N. Wilkinson, chief marshal: G. W. GBir.or, B. E.

Gant, and E. Bell, assistants. The colored Odd Fellows bad a fine banner, bearing on one side a portrait of John F. Cook, and on tbe other the ensignia of the order. Band of Campbell Hospital.

Giesboro' cavalcade, numbering over loo. on horseback, beaded by the mounted band of the V. s. cavalry. This brought up the rear of the procession.

The Marshals. Goodloe. Aids to the Marsh J. S. Poland, Lewis Clephane, George H.

Plant, Dr. D. Bliss Z. R.bbius, Wm. S.

Mitchell, J. Henehaw, Major G. W. DeUo3ta, Colonel A.G. M.

Provest, Dr. I). Oilman, J. T. Clements, Z.

Richards B. B. French, Jr. Charles Hamlin, De Vere Burr, Alexander Shepherd, James W. Deeble, Job Angus Lieutenant Colonel GardnerTufts, J.

S. Brown. John G.Adams, H. C. Addison, Lieutenant Samuel Fessenden.

John P. Hilton, W. il. Craig, Seward A. Foot, A.

G. Hall, Geo. Hill, U.C. Field. Dr.

G. K.Smith, John W. Jones, Dr. H. A.

Bobbins. Franklin Rives, Major E. E. Paulding, Robert S. Stevens, Willard Seares, Clement L.

West, Major E- M. Stebbins, I.ientenant Colonel James A. Hall, A. L. Hayes, John R.

Thompson, George H. Plant, C. H. Snow, R. B.

Clark, Dr. Daniel B. Clark, J. Brooks, M. Keyes, Sergeant Major A S.

Perham, J. P. Bartholow, Carey White, H. Grossmayer, James Galway, John W. Fitzhngh.

W. J. Stephenson, A. H. Sawyer, A.Cluss, Lewis F.

Perry, Campbell, Georg? VV. Brown, J. W. Thompson, Thomas E. Baden, Warren J.

Collamer, Franklin Philp, O. A. Stevens. Edward Griggs, T. B.

Brown. L. B. Jackson, Gratiot Washburne, Lieutenant G. A.

Whitman. M. G. Lewis, Asbury Lloyd, William Orme, Fielder Dorsett, John Alexander, Major T. H.

Gardner, Chas. J. Frazier, R. J. Meigs, F.

A. Boswell, Lt. Albion Howe, George A. George N. Beali, Captain N.

Darling, L. F. Parker, Geo. A. Bates, James Kelly, Charles S.

English, J. A. R. A. Shinn, James A McKean, Joseph Gerhardt, Fred Myers, D.

Forney, Edward Baldwin, S. P. Bell, F. N. Blake, Jonas B.

Ellis, William H. Rohrer, William J. Murtagb, John Paxton, H. O. M.

Wiilian. Richmond J. Southworth, Dr. Julius Nichols, W. C.

Tuek, D. F. Guy, J. R. Dodge, B.

T. McLain, Prof. W. E. Gilbert B.

Towles, C. R. Vaughn, Samuel T. Ellis, Chas. Lathroti.

Daniel Baker, Thomas Adams. J. H. Thomas, William w.iis, W. D.

Moore, Captain James Lawrence, Dr. S. A. H. McKim, L.

H. Walker, Captain R. T. Shillinglaw. Assistant Marshals, Stati? and John C.

Oaldwell, Major Evarts W. Farr, N.H.; Edw'd S. Dana, Major Chas. O. Rogers, Waltor C.

Simmons, Hon. Beuj. Noyes, Col. E. M.

Whitaker, N. Dr. A. P. Fardon, A.

S. Fuller, B. F. M. Hurley, H.

M. Slade, Ohio; James H.Clemente, Prof. B. S. Hedrkk, N.

J. P.M. Epping, S. Harrison Reid. Capt.

Dan'i H. Bingham, Ala Gen. A. Alderson, E. Murphy, La.

Gov.Wm. Bebb, Col. Jas W. Irwin, J. J.Cuin__ings, Dr.

J. S. Bangs, 111.: H. J. Gray, G.W.

McKean, Mo Major Rob't J. Stevens, B. N. Hawes, Major Geo. W.

Barter, H. H. Min; Edward E. Fuller, Kan: Col. R.

W. Furnas, Stephen Gate, Hon E. Upson, Wm H. Burleigh, 1-iak. I nited State? Marshals.

H. Lamou, Distici ol Columbia. Assistant U. S. S.

Keyes, Mass: Wm. Millward, Pa; Robert Murray, N.Y.: A. C. Sands, Ohio; Sherman, Chas Clark, Maine; C. C.

P. Baldwin, Chas. Dickey, Earle Bill, Ohio; 111.: Geo. Vt. Phillips, Robert Lamon, and Wrra.

A. Mulloy. Washington. The following gentlemen acted as citizen aids to the S. Marshals E.

S. Cleveland, J. P. Bartholow end P. Hanseom, Washington: Wm Stowe, Mass-, Ex-Gov.

Newell, N. Maj Gen. Julius Stahl, Jobu MtiManus Franklin Johnson, Erasmus J. Mitidleton, Washington. James W.

Clayton, Col. Blake, W. Y. Sellick, C. B.

Denio, Cal Judge Delehay, Kansas; B. Van Riper, N. Edward Gregg. Dr. Stephenson, Capt.

W. Smith, Iowa; James Currens, Pa Sherrell, N. Y. At the Capitol, Early this morning the grounds surrouuding the Capitol assumed an animated appearance, and rapidly filled up with visitors, determined on securing favorable positions. A Hue of guards were posted about the steps of the eastern other entrances being closed,) wbo permitted none to pass except those provided with tickets of admission.

The doorway leading from the steps to the Senate chamber was completely invested by ladies awaiting tbe hour for their admission; and approach trom tbe outside being impossible, a skillful flank movement by the Star reporter on a neighboring window became necessary, and resulted in bis trimphant occupation of the reporter's gallery. A number of the Metropolitan Police were stationed at various angles of tbe corridors, and a few of the Capitol police posted at tbe bronze doors between tbe House and the eld Hal I of Representatives, prevented all from passing over to the senate from tbat Bide unless provided with the necessary pass. Tbe Senate Chamber was arranged at au early hour for the ceremonies. Within the arc formed by the desks around the front of thu Vice President's chair, elegant cushioned arm chairs were placed and cane seats sandwiched between the widely separated chairs of the Sena'ore, while solas and settees tilled np the rear. The proceedings of the Senate were quite uninteresting, aud about 10 o'clock, on motion of Mr.

Powell, the doors of the galleries were opeued to the ladies. The rueh and scramble for seats was characteristic of the gentle sex, and from that time until the Senate adjourned the confusion rendered the proceedings inaudible. At 11 o'clock tbe galleries were filled, with no room for more, presenting terraces of variegated hues that vie in beauty with the finest effects of the rainbow. The time slipped wearily away to the outsiders, patiently waiting in the mud and rain, while inside the Senate vanu? endeavored to transact business, with loud and repeated but unsuccessful sails of the presiding officer upon the ladies to preserve order la the galleries. Vice Admiral Farragrtt entered the Senate Chamber and quietly sut down in one oi the back seats.

Next came Major General Hooker, then Major General Bartlett, and others, while the attaches of the several foreign legations, gorjus lor to see," leisurely sauntered into their gfcllery. At fifteen minutes before twelve Vice President HatBlin escorted the Vice President elect to tbe desk, and soon af ti the Cabinet appeared, followed by the Supreme Court of the United States. The President was seated in front of the Secretary's table, and the Committee of Arrangements on the left Vice President Hamlin, tbe Chief Justices and Associate Justices of the prune Court were seated on the right ot tlie Chair, the Diplomatie dorps on the right of the Chair, next to the Supreme Courtbeans of Deoartmento on tbe left of the Chair. Officers of tbe Army and Navy who, by name, bave received tbe thanks or Congress; Governors of States find Territories of the Union; ex-Governors of States: Assistant Seoretarles of Dep artmenfs; the Assistant Post masters General; the Assista? Attorney General, and the Judge Advocate General, Comptrollers, Auditors, and Register of the Treasury; Solicitors of the several Departments: Commissioners, Treasurer, Judges, and tbe Mayors of Washington and Georgetown, occupied seats on the right and left of the main entrance. Memi of Corgress, and members elect, entered the Senate Chamber by the main entrance, and occupied seau on the left of th? Chair.

Vice Pre. ident rim lin. in a brief farewell address, feelingly alluded to his connection with the Senate as ite presiding officer, and after referring to the brilliant future of the Republic, concluded by wishing all a safe and happy return to their families. Vise President Johnson followed, referring to his elevation from the ranks as an illustration of American privile, es. and proceeded at length npon the subject of the subordination of Presidents and Secretaries to the will of th? pecple, at the conclusion ol which the oath of office was administered to him by Vice President Hamlin, the Vice President elect taking the bible in bis hand and elevating it before tbe audience, exclaiming, kiss this book before my nation of the United States." Vice President Johnson, after some further re marks, then took the chair, and calling the Senate to order, administered the oath the Senators elect to Congress, after which tbe body repaired to the east front of the Capitol.

Meanwhile the threatening clouds bad dispersed, and the sun lighted up tbe and circumstance of glorious In the irks most cheerfully, and brightening with its beams the snow white dome and upturned faces of tbe throng, a well accepted omen ot the better days just dawning on the country. As the President, followed by the imposing cortege that bad filled the Senate Chamber, stepped ont from among the columns et the eastern portico, and in his unassuming way came into full view of the throng, a loud, loug aud enthusiastic cheer welcomed him, witb many repetitions, that seemed as though they would not be checked, even by the expectation for the Inaugural. Finally the tumult subsided, the privileged visitors to the Senate Chamber clustered on the porticoes and at tbe windows, and iu the universal hush, tbe President addressed the pecple as follows The Inaugural Address. Fellow-countrymen: At this second appearing to take the oath of the presidential office, tbere is less occasion for an extended ad. dress tban there was at the first.

Then, a statement, somewhat in detail, of a course to be pursued, eeemed fitting and proper. Now, at the expiration of four years, during which public declarations have been constant. ly called forth on every point and phase of the great contest which still absorbs the attention and engrosses the energies of the nation, little that is new could be presented. The progress of our arms, upon which all else chiefly depends, is as well known to the public as to myself; and It is, 1 trust, reasonably satisfactory and encouraging to all. With hig.i hope for the future, no prediction in regard to it is ventured.

On the occasion corresponding to this four years ago, all thoughts were anxiously directed to an impending civil war. All dreaded itall sought to avert it. While tbe inaugural address was being delivered from this place, devoted altogether to sarin? the Union without war, insurgent agents were in the city saeking to destroy it without to dissolve tbe Union, and divide erects, by negotiation. Both parties deprecated war: but oue of them world make war rather than let the nation survive; and the other would accept war rather than let it And the war came. One-eighth of the whole population were colored slaves, not distributed generally over the Union, but in tbe southern part of It.

These slaves constituted a peculiar and powerful interest. All knew that this interest was, somehow, the cause of tbe war. To strengthen, perpetuate and extend this interest was the object for which the insurgent, would rend the Union, even by war. while the Government claimed no to do more than to restrict She territorial enlargement of it. Neither party expected f.r the war the magnitude or the duration which it has already attained.

Neither anticipated that the cause of the conflict might cease with, or even before, the conflict itself shorfld cease. Each looked for an easier triumph, and a result less fundamental and astounding. Both read the same Bible, and pray to the same God: and each invokes His aid against the Util-I XI -Treni sboulii dare to ask a just God's assistance in wringing their bread from the sweat of other men's laces; but let us judge not, that we be not judged. Tbe prayere of both could not be of neither has been answered fully. Tbe Almighty has his own purposes.

"Woe nnto the world because of offences for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by wftom the offence cometh." Ii we sball sup. poee that American slavery ie one el thosa which, In the providence of God, must needs come, bat which, having continued through His appointed time, He now wills to remove, and tnat He gives to both north and south tins terrible war, a3 the woe due te those by whom the offence came, shall we discern therein any departure from those divine attributes which the believers in a living God always ascribe to Him I Fondly do we do we praythat tbis mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away. Yet, if God will, that it continue until all the wealth piled by the bondman's two hundred and fifty years of unrequited toil shall be sunk, and until every drop of blood drawn with tbe lash shall be paid by another drawn with the sword, as was said three thousand years ago, so still it must be said. judgments of the Lord are true aad righteous altogether." With malice toward none; with charity for all, with firmness the right, ae God gives us to see the right, let. us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind np tbe nation's wounds: to care for him who shall have borne tbe battie, and tar bis widow, and his do all which may achieve and cherish ajust and a lasting peace among ourselves, and with ali nations.

At the conclusion ot the address, the procession was formed and moved towards the Executive Mansion, President Lincoln accompanied in his carriage by lus son. Master Lincoln, and Senator Foster, of Connecticut. Next followed the carriage of Mrs. Lincoln, who was accompanied tsf Senator Anthony, ef Rbode Island, then tb?) carriage of Robert Lincoln, and next two of the Foreign Ministers, succeeded by the procession. The Military Escort.

The military escort, consisting of the First Brigade Veteran Li. Col. Johnson, a section of 4th U. S. artillery, Lieut.

and a squadron of the Kith New York cavalry, Capt. Le.ary, all under command ol Col. made a flue appearance, and added much to tbe attractiveness of tbe precession. The Baltimore Vialters. At 11.20, the Baltimore delegation having arrived, were conducted to the Council Chamber of the City Hall by Alderman Utermehle and Coun Miman Lamer, of the committee of reception.

Alderman Utermehle introduced the delegation tbe Mayor and Councils of Washington. Mayor Wallach welconjeil the gnests to Washington, and assured the pleasure it would give tbe corporationt. make them comfortable duringtheirstay. Dr. Wayson, marshal of the delegation, responded briefly, appropriate terms delegation consists of tbe president (James Young, E3q and twenty members of the First Branch, the president (Daniel Harvey, Esq.) and ten members of tbe Second Branch of the Baltimore Councils, John A.

Thompson, Esq, register, and Samuel McCuhbin, coraptrollerof the city, John F. Plummer, the Mayor's secretary, and the commissioners of finance, E. T. Ellicott and F. Lit tig shaeffer, Esqs aleo tbe Union Glee all about six tv members of tbe delegation, Dr.

George W. Way sou and Mr. Lam? den, marshals. After a few moments of preparation the delegation was invited to partake of a fine collation. While waiting for tbe call to the table, tbe Glee Clnb, nnder the direction of Gen.

W. H. Hay ward, favored tbe company in the Council Chamber with some patriotic glees, sung in excellent style. Tbe delegation afterwards joined In the line of the inaugural procession. The delegation are still in charge of the reception committee, and will to-night partake ol a dinner at the Seaton House, prepared by order of the committee for the entertainment of the guests.

The committee having the visitors in chargeMessrs. Utermehle, McCathran and Noyes, of tne Aldermen, and Larner, Wilson and Ruff, of the the visitors had proceded to the Capitol and witnessed the ceremonies, took charge of them, and escorted them to tbe City Hall, where thev visited the two chambers, and went to tbe lop of the bn tiding, where they obtained a fine view of the city, surround log country and fortifications. Wbile on tie top of the building they drank the be-iltn and prosperity ot tbe city of Washington, which, at tbe time, they were overlooking. This afternoon tbe committee are doing tbe agreeable towards tbe visitors, and at eight o'clock this evening tbe Baltimoreans are to dine with our corporate authorities at tbe Seat in House, where they stop to-night, and leave in the Qfcorning. The Police.

Thirty policemen, headed by Superintendent Richards, were detailed to form tbe avenue in front of tbe procession, for the purpose of clearing the way, and another squad was detailed to loim a line on each side of the avenue. The police arrangements were admirabie, and tne men deserve much credit for the manner tn which tbey carried ont their A force was also held In readiness at headquarters, subject to orders. Mounted Militury Patrol? Col. Ingrabam detailed a strong mounted military patrol, who were posted at the iruer? sections of the varions streets r.ro**slng the ay. enne to prevent vehicles from getting in the way, and to assist the police.

In this way the avenue was kept clear of obstructions, and tbe proceseion meyed along in perfect order. Photographie. Among the incidents of the day were the operations ot the eminent photographers, Gardner, of 7th street, and Brady, of the avenue, taking pictures ef the spectacle at the Capitol. The photographs are snperb, and will preserve to the future a life-like and remarkably soirited presentation ot the scene. Brady also made a.

group picture of all the members of the House of Representatives, a work of art unsurpassed by any similar undertaking. Closing of the Day. The day will close in an appropriate, manner with a public reception at the White House by the President and Mrs. Lincoln, for which the most extensive preparations have been made similar to those of New Year's day, in anticipation of a large crowd. CONURESSIOXAL.

Sa tv Ri) a March 4. Skhatb? The Senate continued in session from yesterday through the night, until seven o'clock this morning, engaged mostly on the miscellaneous appropriation, "omnibus" bill, as tt is called.) tbe chief point of contention and debate being the House amendment of Mr. Henry Winter Davis for securing to all civilians arrested by the military trial by the civil courts. Tbe amendment was finally re. jected hy yeas 18, nays 15.

The bill was then passed as it from the House. Various other bills including appropriations suspended by reason of disagreeing amendment-? between the two Houses were finally disposed of by agreeing to the reports of conference committees respectively thereon. At ten o'clock tbe Senate again met this morning. Mr. Morrill reported back from the District Columbia Committee the House bill to prevent the enlistment ot or persons charged with crime from the prisons in this District; and ft was passed.

The galleries ou all sides of the chamber were now crowded, and the confusion increased, so that several Senators declared they did not know what tbe bill was. Mr. Conness called up the bill to regulate commerce betweeu the several States. The pending question was on the amendment of Mr. Wi'eon, that ne citizen ot the United States shall be excluded from any railroad car, steamboat, or other conveyance, on account of any State of municipal law, or regulation of a corporation, the penalty being fine or imprisonment from three months to five years.

Mr. Hale moved to amend the amendment by adding, from any meeting house, church, of hotel:" which was carried; and Mr. Wilson's amendment, as thus amended, was agreed 21, nays 11. Messrs. Chandler aod Sumner again called for the question on the passage of the pending bill, but ineffectually.

In tbe meantime the Cabin members and Jnsti.es ol the Supreme Court, the latter in their robes, entered the chamber, and soon the members of the Diplomatic Corps, in their rich and superb official dress, and followed, all taking their appointed seats in front and on the right of the dais. Tbe members of the House also -oon 'came in and tbe floor was filled. The hour of IS approaching, Vice President Hamlin rose an delivered a neat valedictory, referring to the fact that through the four years of his service the republic bad been afflicted with war to preserve its own existence, devolving upon tbe Senate the consideration of most important measures iu connection with the struggle, and expressing bis gratitude to Senators lor tbe manner in wbich they had supported him ln the discharge of bis duties, at the same time giving assurance that he had always desired and aimed to regard the riights and feelings of all. He closed by introducing the Vice President elect, Hon. Andrew Johnson, as ready to take the oath of office.

Mr. Johnson then came forward on the dais front of the the assemhlv. He announced it as wholly by the aid people that he was there to take the oath as Vice President of the United States, and we were yet a nation. It was not because of your President, your Vice President, your Secretary of State, your Secretary of War, your Secretary of the Navy, or any or all these, because of yonr Supreme Court Judges, who like the rest, were of the people, that the nation, that the American government, bad been preserved It was because of the people, and because this government was so cicely connected with, and was of the people. He himself was a plebian, and he wished to announce it here to the ministers of foreign governments before him and to this vast multitude that all this power of the nation was because of the people.

lt was by. them and through them that the nation had maintained this great struggle, and wae putting uown its enemies, and this Union had been and would be maintained. Tennessee was a State of this Union, and he thanked God and the people that she was. The power of tbe people had made her 6uch, and would keep her so. He wi-hed to announce this fact, as well as repeat that other geueral idea of the power and efficiency of our institutions through their popular character.

Mr. Johnson, after lurther enforcing these views, announced himself ready to take the oath ot office. He was then cworu iu by Vice President Hamlin. Mr. Hamlin then announced the 38th expired by limitation, and the Senate adjourned.

Vice President Johnson now assumed the chair, and called the Senate to order. The President's proclamation for an extra session of the Senate was then read. The new Senators and those re-elected for new terms, were then cAUed to be sworn in and they came forward and took the oath of office. The Senate subsequently returned to the legislative chnmbr, and then adjourned till 12 o'clock Monday next. House after half-past seven o'clock in the evening was engaged in the consideration or not only general appropnaton but bills of other character.

Tbe usual contusion prevailed throughout the proceedings. Mr. Cox introduced a resolution of respect to the Speaker for tne dignified, able and courteous manner which he discharged the duties cf the Chair, and he (Mr. Cox) supported it in a neat little speech. Mr.

Daweon, of seconded the resolution and endorsed tbe remarks of the gentleman from Ohio. The resolution was passed, three or four members only voting against it. The army appropriation bill was in danger of being lost. The House bad inserted a promise tbat no part of tbe money suould be paid to tbe Illinois Central Railroad Company. This the Senate struck out, and two Committees of Conference bad failed to adjust the disagreement.

Mr. Thayer effered an amendment, so as to bring the subject before the Supreme Court of the States, to adjust the legal point, upon wbich, he said, the disagreement rested. After debate Mr. Morrill moved that the House recede: and tbis was agreed to, and so the bill was passed Mr Schenck, trom the Committee on Military A flairs, reported a resolution requesting the President to direct Gen. Augur to repeal the regulation which requires colored persons to obtain passes as a preliminary to leaving the city.

The House transaeb'd much miscellaneous business, and at a lew minutes past 7 took a till P. On reassembling, there being bat few members present a recess waa taken for 10 minutes. Mr Davis, of made a report from tbe committee of conference on the civil and miscellaneous appropriation bill. All points were agreed upon, except that which precludes civilians from being triea by military tribuMr. Pendleton unsuccessfully mored to moved to lav the whole subject on theTable; but the motion The civil appropriation bUl was loit lrom various causes.

omnAmm arrived Trie hour of twelve having arrivea, The Sneaker delivered an eloquent and patrmtic address, concluding as follows: offlclal labors senate Chamber, and tbe portico of the there, with tbe statue ot the Goddess of Liberty looking dbwn.for the first time, from ber lofty pedestal, on snch a scene, to witness and In the inauguration ot the elect of the American people. And now, thinking most truly for tne approbation of my official conduct wbich yon have recorded in your journal, I declare the House of Representatives of the Coogress of the Uuited States ri jour ned fin? die. Tbis speech was applauded. O'CLOCK M. PRESIDENT LINCOLN'S SECOND TBRM.

Since the inauguration George Washington no similar event has so stirred the popular beart of the country where that is loyal to ibe principles of free government, ae this ic.ngu ration of President Lincoln lor a second term. This means, unmistakably, that the people with comparatively few exceptions, empbuti. cally approve the policy aud meayres by wbich he is suppressing the rebellion, and ti 9 universal confidence in his energy, capacity and patriotism, as the result of their ezperleuce with him at the bead cf American public aflairs during the past four most trying years of our brief national lifetime. We submit, to thoae Who reflect, that thia so remarkable display of popular approbation of our country's Ohle' Magistrate, means neither more nor less than an overwhelming endorsement of the new departure" the course of our national our public which tb? so wide spread treason of the times, now happily gasping in death tbr.es, has prectp. itated the country.

We need hardly remark that the rebellion has already worked an entire revolution in tbe public mind with refer, enee not only to tbe rights and duties of tbe Statee, but concerning the obligations whien the citizen owe to the state and National Governments, respectively. In tbe same'manner have civil commotions repeatedly worked revolutions iu the popular readings of English constitutional and other laws, more tbau once affecting changes without resorting to scratch of pen, which have amounted to well-nigh an entire reconstruction of English rights, if not of English society. transitions have resulted tortunately for the British nation; increasing and strengthening English liberty, and amazingly furthering the material prosperity of tbe English people and the power of the English State tbe attain of the world. We see no reason to doubt that the revolution in our own government, which tne rebellion is so swiftly working, as explained above, will tail to operate as beneficially for sasa THI INAUGURAL OP PRESIDENT LINCOLN. Tbe Star was the first eity paper to present Mr.

Linco'n's Inaugural addrees to the public; aun ourjpower press was kept busy for a long time -Mjfiplying tbe eager demand for it. In pithy brevity, sagacity and honesty of purpose, the address is Lin.onian all over. FROM POINT LOOKOUT. The steamer Charleston, from City Point, Capt. Wheeler, with H.

E. Goodwin, Poet and Dr. Thompson. Medical Director at Prisoner Camp, Point Lookout, arlived here to-day. Tbe steamer Balloon arrived at Point Lookout on Friday, from Baltimore, with twelve rebel murderers, r.ngbt from Louisville, among them Major Douglas, Capt.

Peacher, Capt. Ray, Capt. Moore, Lieut. Cooley, and aleo the laotoriou. Capt.

Gurley, who murdered Gen. McCook he been wounded and placed In an ambulance. The Government have not yet decided what to do with them, altiicogh they have all been sentenced bv "onrt martial to death. "There are prisoners at the Point. The steamer brought up the body of Malcom Woodruff, who died of consumption aboard tbe boat, aged tbirty-five.

He belonged at Kingston, Y. FfiU.il THE SULTH. The Rebels claim to have Checked Sehe? admit he is not likely to stay Checked. The Fall of Wilmington. We know, fronr Northern papers, tbat the enemy occupied Wimington on the morning of the ult.

As the last train left, our Whltwortb battery, planted at the head of Front and Market streets, wa? firing upon the enemy, who had appeared upon the causeway on the western side ot the Cape Fear River. Their main advance was then checked at Alligator Creek; some few skirmishers pushed forward, but were driven off. Our troops retreated across the northeast branch of the Cape Fear River, at what is known as Big Bridge Ferry, or MclCee'e Ferry, is emu mm. our airemptea io burn the railroad bridge at Northeast, nine miles from Wilmington, bnt were only partially successlul. Later accounts say that our forces had checked tbe forward movement of the enemy there.

If so. it is probable tbat Schofield will next try the FayetteviUe route, or attempt to effect a junction with Sherman. Since Sherman has already been reponed as moving towards Cheraw, tbere is no impropriety in indicating fbeopinion that this may be a movement by tbe flank, to cross tbe Catawba river, below tbe railroad, and thence move on Charlotte, along tbe eaetern bank: or it may mean a change of front, with tbe intention to reach FayetteviUe, and be in co-operation with Schofield. Gen. Scholield becked" by Junction with Sherman.

(From the Richmond Inquirer. The situation at Petersburg is unchanged. Scores of deserters coming into onr lines every night indicate tbat fighting is imminent. The roads are still too bad for t-eriou. movements of troops It is stated tbat our forces under Gen.

Bragg have succeeded iu checking the forward movement from Wilmington, under Schofield, on the Wilmington and Weldou Railroad, and that the latter bad advauced no further tban Northeast river, or 15 miles from the city. It is thought that Schofield will try to effect a junction with Shermau via FayetteviUe, perhaps. An immense war meeting was held In Mobile on the 13th ot February, at wh'ch patriotic speeches were delivered and appropriate resolutions passed. It is reported that Gen. Hood will be resigned to an command in Texas.

stated will be hehl iu the Council Chamber, City flail. Till, 1VIN1MQ at7', o'clock. MacMURRAY. Secretary. AND-AHALF 8TREB? PRBSUYLL5 TBRlAN morning anT evening, by Rev.

Or. ot O. O. A special nmetingof MUFNT BO ENCAMPMENT, will be held onMONDAY SVININO- next et 7 oclock. Tne preaence ofevcry member ia earaesily requested.

By order of the C. P. W. FOWLER, 3cribe, WASHINGTON L0SG1 No. 1.

K. of leu ote hereby notified to attend a special ii-atlnn ou TTTENDAY INO, 7th instant, at 7 o'clock. Bnsineas of importane? domande the attention every member. J. P.

BULLOCK, W. C. WM. A 8 Rev. J.

G. Mobris. of Baltimore, will deliver a lecture on Sunday evening. at the English Lutheran ef aod 1-th streets, for the benelt of the Su.day School. SnM.ct: "THE AMERICAN FLAG Tick-tn, CENT8, to be had at Wm.

7th and Philp A Solomons, Penugylvania 4 ATTENTION. POUR.H WARD BMPTION of this Club err to meet TO MORROW EVENING. at7 o'clock, at Council Chamber'Citr Hall. Business of importance will be brought forward. A8-URY LLOYD.

Presi ent. B. 8. DAVIS, a 2t YOUTHS' MISSIONARY SOCIETY Lkj? c.unaected with the Kirit B.p'istChurch will hold th.ir anniver-ary on SUNuAY NN.IIT. the 6th instant, in the church.

13th street, between Gaud commencing at Addrieses will he delivered by Senator of York; Ii Gov. Wbhiht, of Indiana, aad ANNIVERSARY EXERCISES OP Waugh Chapel M. B. Sabbath will pisce at the Church, corn-r A atre.t north and 3d street east, on SUNDAY AFTERNOON B.xt. Sth instant, o'? lock.

Addrf-nee will be delivered by Hen. Me uri. Willey.Od.il and Price Dunne th? exercises Missionary CertileafcM aad Piizes will be awarded to meritorious acholare, infinger the HEREBY THAT Books to receive subecriptionM the Capital Stock of the National Union Iimarance of Washington. will he opan at Ho. S9T etreet.

on the 11th day of March, A. 1 between the hours of II o'clock. M. aad 6 o'clock. P.

day. JAH HARPER H. MOODY. I THOMAS PATTON. Commise une s.

JAB MONTGOMERY," JOHN M. RIBLY. fe GRAND ME MRTH8 of new MRTHODlsT EPISCOPAL OHUKCH, of and Fourteenth now open. audience roon? has. beea beautifully decorated and arranged with special regard to the con ven 'eri nt tintore.

There will be select instrumental end vosal each evening. There wi 1 be a variety of wbeh will be vieits from the Coaninanderie? a-d ode-? of our own and other fett.