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~ THE DEMOCRATIC JIIRIT.Eft THE NATIONAL CAPITAL THRONGED WITH PATRIOTIC PEOPLE. A Pageant Surpassing Anything Known !n the Country'* History?The Procession Some Miles in Length?The President's Inaugural?Other flatter* of Interest. "Washington, March 4.?Before 9 o'clock fully 3,000 people had congregated on the broad plaza to the east of the Capitol, and on the terrace to the west the approaches to the building, both f^r carriages and pedestrian?, were black with strangers going to and from the great structure. On the north of the building the military companies and societies were forming and preparing to march to the centre of the city. Hundreds of people who had passed the night in Baltimore, and who arrived on the early morning trains, lined the thoroughfares. Members of political organizations who had found quarters for the previous night in the smaller hotels in the vicinity of the Capitol stood gossipingon the subjects of the day. Their conspicuous high hats and overcoats of light or . dark material, and gaudy badges of 1 red, blue or purple silk, were objects of curiosity for the uniniatiated stranger. An occasional rooster design ornamented the head coverings. The people on the east plaza stood in groups or promenaded the length of the Capitol with resident friends. Occasionally a member of Congress, whose wearifrnm thp Mtntinncd sittiny was conspicuous, strolled with country or town constituents and pointed ont the objects of interest. Many of the strangers had been unable to find a resting place during the night and their faces and clothes were covered with dust and dirt. Many of them carried carpet sacks or valises in hand, while a few held their visiting clothes in averagesized bandboxes. Talkative individuals related their experiences of the past inaugurations. An old whitehaired man with a beard as long as Rip Van Winkle's entertained many with his accouut of the burning of the Capitol by the British in 1SI4. lie saidlhe -u ?j A was yz years oiu anu was uuui vuc ui the first families of Virginia. ctLittie did I think," he remarked, "when I saw that building burning that I would see Grover Cleveland inaugurated in 1885." On the-east steps, at the House side of the Capitol, three or four hundred people had seated themselves. A few of the early birds had secured choice positions at 6 o'clock and had held them with chairs which they had brought from their own homes. The western terrace was crowded with spectators looking upon Pennsylvania avenue, along which the procession was to move. At this hour (9 o'clock) that thoroughfare was filled al'iiost from curb to curb with moving humaarty^ The policemen who stood at me eutrauucs ivrvugu wmui ycisons \r?re to be admitted to the Capitol wete vigorously engaged in moving from the doorways'the hundreds who had congregated about them. At the basement entrance to the east front of the Senate wing, both men and women were using their argumentative powers to thflucuce the officers, but without success. Through this entrance the Senators "Mined admission the Senator in.'" shont ed the lagre-sized officer present as he gave a dozen or more men and women a vigorous shove. .Senator Cameron of Wisconsin was the party to enter, lie was wedged through ami succeeded in aiding the half dozen ladies who accompanied him in gaining admittance. "Let the Senator in," again shouted the officer, and Senator Confers slight form was squeezed between the two, almost as closely united as the Siamese twins. The few ladies who accompanied the distinguished gentlemen were the recipients of no greater favor than were the Senators. They were pushed through and lifted from their feet until after they had gotten beyond the threshold. Their hats and bonnets were subjects for general repair. Bv 10 o'clock the procession began to form in the streets ami avenues east of the Capitol. On all sides were to be lieard the strains of martial mnsic. The tattoo of the drum corus coming np one side of the Capitol mingled with the sound of the bujfie and the brass bands of the troops advancing on the opposite side. The Tammany Society from New York was one of the first organizations on the. ground. As the Tammany SacberrJ attired in aboriginal costume entered the plaza, he was accosted by "Ugh!" "Ugh!" and other charccteristic expressions. The civir and military organizations, preceded by a single drummer boy or a band of 100 pieces, as the ca*c might be, followed and took the positions assigned to them. The sun shone brillsartly on the uunorms ui uie uvujjs imu ujcii u;i\unets gleamed in the sunshine like a sea of burnished steel. At 11 o'clock the crowd hud increased to 6,000 or 7,000 and crowded the plaza. General Hancock and Lieutenannt General SI cridan arrived, and as they ascended the steps to the east front of the Senate wing a deafening cheer arose from the crowd. Twenty minutes later the President's carriage with fonr horses fairlv nrancinrr. en tered the west end of the plaza. Prior ?" to its arrival the people stood en masse over the east front. Policemen ou horses rode among them and with shouts and clubs cleared a passage way. The carriage began to move through the passage way preceded by the military escort. The people cheered, first faintly, but as the vehicle proceeded the hurrahs increased, hats were lifted aud thrown into the air, aud handkerchiefs were waved above heads both by ladies and gentlemen, the tiny flags held by patriotic children and their elders were waved. The bands se*med to play with srreater vigor and the drams were beaten with greater vehemence; the fife's shrill soandJ was more piercing and the bogles' blast londer <uid loader. The carriage was driven in front of 4-V.a Aftef on/1 on/1 ff\ fha noc. IUC OMU I?i VUHM vv WKV ?/< ?' sage-wav benesth ,thera. It had been \ expected that the distinguished occupants wouid ascend the steps and enter the building on the main floor. When, however, it was discovered that they would enter through the basement passage-way* there was a rush in that direction; but in a moment the President and President-e'ect, the Senators who had accompanied them in their carriage and the Vice-Presidentelect and his companion were within the buildinsr and the doers were clos ed. Mr. Cleveland, on the arm of Senator Sherman, went to the private entrance of the benate Chamber and proceeded immediately to the Vice-President's room. President Arthur went to the President's room, where his Cabinet was assembled, and where he engaged himself in signing the measures which Congress was rushing through the legislative halls. Hendricks on the arm of Senator Ilawley, entered the anartment where Cleve land had previously ?rone. The stand on which the President was expected to deliver his inaugural address was erected almost on a level with the floors of the Senate and House and directly in front of the IIMIMIMI?????? ! I III middle entrance io the Capitol, It is | abont 100 feet square?the largest ever ! before erected fhr the inauguration? i and was covered by 2,060 chairs. ! These were occupied by Senators, ! members of the diplomatic corps,! T J ? !._ O ^ ] t) UUi^eS <Jl UJC CUpR-JIIU im,m- j bers of the House of Representatives , and the press representatives. Before I he President left the Senate j chamber the crowd in front of the j stond had increased until it became i one solid mass of humanity for nearly j 400 feet in front of the stand and more j than 1,000 feet on either side. The | crowd continued less solidly in rear ofI this multitude. The trees in the great : lawns were filled and the rooms of the j onwAiin/linfl- rl nrr>llin<??: WPl'fi COVd'Cd. ' OIS1 VUU\??b v- O- " | Ou the roof of the Capitol some two or three hundred men and boys had congregated. In the approaching ave- j nues and streets the military compa-; nics and society organizations were massed in colnmns, forming brilliant1 vistas as far as the eye could reach, j Cn elevated stands enterprising pho-; tographcrs had elevated their instru-. ments to perpetuate in pnoiograpnic designs the assembly ou the stand and | the sea of hats and faces that moved continually like -raves of the ocean. This immense throng was variously j estimated as to numbers. President I Arthur subsequently said it was "sim-' ply immense; the greatest crowd he | ever saw." Senator Hawley as lie I looked at it said he thought it nnm- j bered about 150,000 people. While waiting for the arrival of the j President-elect some one would occa-: sionally venture to the front of the j platform. His presence was the sig-1 rial for repeated cheers. Precisely at 12.30 p. m. the head of the procession appeared coming out of the main east door of the Capitol. President Arthur stepped to the front of the platform, followed by the Prcs-^j ident-elect, Chief Justice Waite and the Sergeant-afc-Arms of the Senate. Ail uncovered as tney ?ooci iacing me crowd, and the vast assemblage cheered again and again for several minutes. The persons who were to assist at the ceremonies were seated on the platform in the following order: Chief Justice Waite and Senator Sherman with the President-elect; the committee of arrangements occupied scats immediately to the right of the President-elect: ex-President and i- i- j A ex-v ice-rresiuenis auu -assuuuuc Justices of the Supreme Court, the Vice-President, Secretary and members of the Senate, occupied seats further on the right; the diplomatic corps occupied seats on the left of the President and heads of departments; the retired General of the army, the Lieutenant General of the army, the Admiral of the navy and officers of the army and navy who by name have received the thanks of Congress, Governors and ex-Governors of States and ex-members of the Senate look their seats jnst behind the Presi- j dent: members and members-elect.of the House occupied seats further back j on the olatform, and other persons in-1 eluded in the arrange man ts occupied seats in the steps and residue of the platform and portico. The Vice-President's room is at the end of the lobby in rear of the Senate Chamber. Jt is thirty-five feet square. A beautiful carpet of flowers in red and dark green covers the floor. On >the'8onth wall, beneath the American flag presented by the ladies a few weeks since, hangs a portrait of George Washington, while upon the other nrollc our! iTnr>n flift mnntol fli-p inninpll toes of other historic personages and of historic events. Two windows overlook the Capitol grounds and the city to the Norih and Howard University awl the Soldiers' Home in the distance. The only person unknown to fame admitted to the Vice-President's room was a colored attachee of the Senate. Mr. Cleveland paced the floor medi lauveij until ne was accorapameu uy j his escort to go to the hall of the Senate. At 12.40 p. m. President-elect Cleve-1 laud arose and began his inaugural j address. He was clad in a full suit of I black, Prince Albert coat, high, oldfashioned standing collar and black tie. Ia speaking he held his left hand closed behind "and emphasized his, speech by gestures with his right hand, j He spoke without manuscript, but oc- j casianally consulted a small piece j of paper bearing the notes of the heads j of his discourse. His voice was clear and resonant, and he slowly Jen unci- j ated his words, and occasionally turned I about and paused as if to note thej effect of his remarks. Ho spoke as j follows: The Inaugural Address. Fellow-Citizens : In the presence of this vast assemblage of my countrymmi t om olx-knf- fn cnnnlomonl ?tir? IJIVIIJ A UU1 UW U I WV %> V? seal by the oath which I shall take the manifestation of the will of the great and free people. In the exercise of their power and the right of self-gov- j eminent, they have committed to one ul lueir iciiu\vn;iii/.cua it mi[;jciuc uiiu i sacred trnst, and lie here consccrates ! himself to their service. This impres-! sive ceremony adds little to the solemn sense of responsibility with which I contemplate the duty I owe to all the people of the land. Nothing am relieve me from the anxiety lest by any act of mine their interests may suffer, atUi IIV/IUIII^ IC UV.VUV.Vi tv Cl/4 V/>l^kllV/U my resolution to engage every faculty and effort in the promotion of their welfare. Amid the din of party strife the | people's choice was made, but its at-1 tjendant circumstances have demonstrated anew the strength and safety <if a government by the people. In qach succeeding year it more clearly appears that our democratic principle nn Qt\/?lncrf aurl fhatin its fparlpsc and faithful application is to be found ! tjhe surest garantv of good govern- j orient. But the best results in the ! operation of a government wherein qvery citizen has a share largelv depend upon a proper limitation of purely partisan zeal and effort and a cor-! liect appreciation of the time when the | licnf- of thfi nartisan shonld be merged i &ito the patriotism of the citizen. To- ! day the executive branch of the gov- j qrnment is transferred to new keep-; aig; but this is still the government of j All the people, and it should be none | tjhe less an object of their affectionate j Solicitude. At this hour, the anitnos-1 fries of political strife, the bitterness ] of partisan defeat and the exultation I Of paitisau triumph should be sup-J planted by an ungruging acquiescence j 4r> tl>a riAmiloH n.ill onrl * cfill. I Si Ui^ TI 114 uuvi M J w? 1 acientious concern for thegeneral wcaJ.; iioreover, if from this hour we cheer- i fully and honestly abandon all sec-j iional prejudice and distrust, and determine, with manly confidence iu one j inother., to work out harmoniously the j ; Achievements of our national destiny, i | |re shall deserve to realize all the ben-! j efits which our happy form of govern- i ; inent can bestow. I j LOYALTi" TO THE CONSTITUTION*. ij On this auspicious occasion we may j well renew the pledge of our devotion ! to the Constitution, which, launched j : by the founders of the republic and I : consecrated by their prayers and patri-' ! otic devotion, has for almost a century j borne the hopes and the aspirations of i a great people, through prosperity and beace and through the shock of foreign i conflicts and the perils of domestic i ! strife and vicissitudes. By the Father j ! bf his Country our Constitution was | commended for adoption as "the result j pf a spirit of amity and mutual con-1 I (cession." In that same spirit it should j J be administered in order to promote i KBHZKBaBMDBIBBBHtfHMlBBXEBBBBSr ? ? : i the lasting- welfare of the country ana j to secure the fall measure of its price- j less benefits to us and to those who j will succeed to the blessings of our | national life. The large variety of I diverse and competing interests sub-! ject to Federal control, persistently i seeking the recognition of their claims, need give us no fear that "the greatest j good To the greatest number" will fail; to be accomplished, if in the halls of! national legislation that spirit of amity j and mutual concession shall prevail in which the Constitution had its birth.! If this involves the surrender or post- j ponement of private interests and the j abandonment of local advantages, j compensation will be found in the j assurance that thus the common inter-1 est is subserved and the general wel- j fare advanced. In the discharge of | my official duty I shall endeavor to be : guided by a just ana unstrained con-! strnction of the Constitution, a careful j observance of the distinction between j the powers granted to the Federal j Government and those reserved to the ! States or to the people, and by a can-j tions appreciation of those functions j which, by the Constitution and laws, I have been especially assigned to the : executive blanch of the government. | But he who takes the oath to-day to j preserve, protect and defend the Con- j stitution of the United States only assumes the solemn obligation which j every patriotic citizen, on the farm, in ! the workshop, in the bnsv marts of trade, and everywhere, should share j with him. The Constitution which prescribes his oath, my countrymen, is yours; tKc government you have chosen him to administer for a time is yours; for the suffrage which executes the will of freemen is yours; the laws and the entire scheme of our civil rule, [ from the town meeting to the State j capitals and the National Capitol, i3 ! yours. Your everv^ voter, as surely as your Chief Magistrate, under the same high sanction, though in a different sphere, exercises a public trust. Nor is this all. Every citizen of ours owes to the country a vigilant watch and close scrutiny*of its public servants, and a fair and reasonable estimate of their fidelitv and usefulness. rru: -* : > nnAn tlilft 15 uiu jjuv/pic o win i ?ii |#v/ov;v.i upvu the whole frame-work ol' our civil policy?municipal, Suite and Federal ?and this is the price of onr liberty i and the inspiration of onr faith in the ; republic. ECONOMY IX THE GOVERNMENT. It is the duty of those serving the people in public place to closely limit public expenditures to the actual needs of the government economically administered, because this bounds the ! right of the government to exact tribute from the earnings of labor or the property of the citizen, and because public extravagance begets extravagance among the people. We should nfroi- n5li?iinp/l nf fl>?> simnlififv nnrl I prudential economies which are best suited to the operation of a republican form of government and most compatible with the mission of the American people. Those who are selected for a limited time to manage public affairs are still of the people and may do much by their example to encourage, consistently with the dignity of their official functions, that plain way of lite which among their fellow-citizens aids integrity and promotes thrift and prosperity. OL'Il FOREIGN* POLICY. The genius of our institutions, the needs of our people in their home life, and the attention winch is demanded for the settlement and development of the resources of our vast territory, dictate the scrupulous avoidance of any departure from that foreign policv commended by the history, the traditions and the prosperity of our rcpub- i lie. It is the policy of independence, j favored by our position ana aeicnaea ; by our known love of justice and by j power. It is the policy of peace, suit-I able to our interests. It is the policy j of neutrality, .rejecting- any share in j foreign broils and ambitions upon j other continents and repelling their j intrusion here, the policy of Monroe and of Washington and Jefferson: "Peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations, entangling | alliances with none." FINANCES. A due regard for the interests and j prosperity of all the people demand ! that our finances shall be established j upon such a sound and sensible basis j as shall secure the safety and confi- j deuce of business interests and make j the wages of labor sure and steady, and j that oar system of revenue shall be so adjusted as to relieve the people from unnecessary taxation, having a due regard to the interests of the capital invested and the workingmen employed in American industries, and prevent!!)? the accumulation of a surplus in the treasury to tempt extrava-1 gance and waste. INDIAN" POLICY AXD POLYGAMY. Care for the property of the nation, and for the needs of future settlers, require that the public domain should be protected from purloining schemes and unlawful occupation. The conscience of the people demands that the Indians within our boundaries shall be fairly and honestly treated as wards of the government, and their education promoted with a view to their lllWJIiaie UHJ/^UIlSilip , iiuu luat |;ui igomy in the Territories, destructive of the family relation and offensive to the moral sense of the civilized world, shall be repressed. KOKEIGX PAUPER LABOR. The laws should be rigidly enforced j which prohibit the immigration of a j servile class to compete with American I labor, with no intention of acquiring I citizenship, and bringing with them j and retaining habits and customs re-1 pugnant to our civilization. CIVIL SERVICE REFORM'. The people demand reform in the administration of the government and the application of business principles to public affairs. ^ As a? means to this end, civil service reform should be in good faith enforced. Gur citizens have the right to protection from the incompetency of public employes who hold their places solely as the reward nf nnrfisnn service and from the cor rupting influence of those who promise* and the victious methods of those who expect such rewards. Ami those who worthily seek employment have the right to insist lhat merit and competency shall be recognized instead of party subserviency or the surrender of honest political belief. RIGHTS OF THE NEGROES. In the administration of a government pledged to do equal and exact justice to all men there should be no pretext for anxiety touching the protection of the freedmen in their rights or their securitv in the enjoyment of their privileges under the Constitution and its amendments. All discussion as to their fitness for the place accorded ; to them as American citizens is idle j and unprofitable, except as it suggests the necessity for their improvement. The fact that they are citizens entitles them to all the rights due to that rela-* f 1\a?v? nil ifp IIOII U.11U UilUlgCS lUClli tVlLll Ull iLO duties, obligations and responsibilities. These topics, and the constant and ever varying wants of an active and enterprising population may well receive the attention and the patriotic ! endeavor of all who make and execute j the Federal law. Our duties are prac- ! tical and call for tlie industrious appli- j cation of an intelligent perception of i the claims of the public, and, above j all, a finn determination, by united action, to secure to all the pople of ?gn??? na?c?hb??iaeai the land the full benefits of the best form of government ever vouchsafed to man. And let us not (rust to human effort alone, but. htunbly acknowledging* the power and goodness of Almighty God, who presides over the destiny of nations, and who has at all times been revealed in oiTr country's hisfnrr. let n> invoke Ilis aid and His blessing upon onr labors. Taking the Oath. When lie began the crowd applauded whenever he paused to take a breath, but after awhile contented itself with cheering him as he made his principal points. His reference to the prohibition of foreign contract labor called out loud and long continued applause, but his allusion to civil service reform / -.II .... -il ^ 'PI. ? o ..1 .1 icii pruuv nut* niu auuiuw >viin vury brief, and at precisely two minutes after 1 o'clock he concluded with the invocation of the blessings of Providence, and turning to the Chief Justice and bowing to him, said: "lam now prepared to take the oath prescribed by law." As the Chief Justice arose to administer the oath the vast assemblage r.hcereri a (rain and a?ain. The Presi denl-elcct stood facing1 the Chief Justice with the crowd on his right. Chief Clerk McKennev of the Supreme Court stood just to the side of Mr. Cleveland and held the Bible upon which the oath was administered, the President-elect also holding it with his right hand. The Bible used is aimall Morocco-covered gilt-edge Volume, pretty well worn. It is the Bible which Mr. Cleveland's mother gave mm wnen ne leic nome as a young man, and at liis special request the Committee of Arrangements had it in readiness- for the ceremony. The crowd preserved perfect quiet- as the impressive ceremony of administering the oath was taking place, but jgien it was coucluded and as PresidenroJIeYeland laid down the Bible after reverently billing it and shuok hands with the Chief Justice, who was the first to congratulate him, they cheered loud and lon<r. Ex-President Arthur was the second man t'- congratulate the President, and then followed Chief Clerk McKenney and Senator Sherman. President Cleveland was then introduced to the remaining Judge* of the Supreme Court, to Lieutenant-General Sheridan and General Hancock. The remaining persons on the platform then pressed forward and many of them shook his hand. As he re-entered the Capitol he was again greeieu wnn cneers. ne walked into the basement entrance where he first came into the building and entered the carriage to be driven in procession to the White House. Tli? Procession. At the conclusion of the ceremonies at the Capitol, the procession escorted the Presidential party back to the White House. The two carriages containing President Cleveland, ex-President Arthur, Vice-President Hendricks and the Senate Committee of Arrangements took positions in the first division and the line started. The greatest enthusiasm was manifested all - illUIJg IIJU I'UUIC. JL11U U?/Wl I Ull LliC sidewalks had increased so that it was impossible to pass through it. Many people were forced into the roadway, and the police had all they could do to keep the line open for the procession. When the front of the line reached Fifteenth street a halt was made, and the carriage containing the President and ex-President lefc the line and proceeded by way of Executive Avenue to tIip White TTnnse_ which fhev entered by the rear door. After a short interval the President appeared 011 the grand stand, to review the procession. The view from the Presidential stand was a grand sight, and it was the generally expressed opinion that 110 more brilliant pageant had ever been witnessed in this conntry. All the organizations gave the marching salute as they passed the grand stand, and the President at first recognized the compliment by raising bis hat to every separate conmand, but the length of the line and the chilliness of the breeze which sprang np compelled him before the second division passed to keep his head covered, and in most cases to limit his acknowledgments to a slight bow. In view of the fact that the procession was three honrsin passing, it is not a matter for surprise that he had to abandon his intention of standing with his head nncovered throughout the review. It is estimat cd that there were at least 2o,OUO men in the procession. The first division consisted of United States troops; the second of Pennsylvania troops under Gen. Uartranft; the third of troops under Gen. Fitz Hngh Lee,of Virginia; and the fourth of civic organizations under Maj. Thos. J. Lnttrell. Gen. Fitz Hugh Lee, commanding the third division. received an ovation from the crowd in and around the President's stand. He bowed to the President and the latter raised his hat in return. Among the Southern companies attracting especial attention were the Clarke Light Infantry, of Augusta, Ga., and the Governor's Guards, of Columbia, S. C. Vice-President Hendricks felt somewhat fatigued and retired to the Exec utive Mansion for rest before all the procession passed. Many other perIaTI l\nrAi?a fli/i dUUSt UI5U iu ii inv; oianu utivit uiw parade was over, because ;of weariness. At the conclusion of the review the President aud; party proceeded to the dining-room of the Whi'e House, where they partook of a lur.ch prepared for them by ex-President Arthur. There were present the members of cxPresident Arthur's Cabinet, Mr. Vilas, Mr. Manning, Mr. Lamont and several others. A Xote of Warning to Suffering: Humanity. We feel that we would be wanting in the duty we owe to suffering humanitv if we did not sound a note of warning in regard to the use of Mercury and other poisonous minerals in the treatment of Blood and Skin Diseases. If the reader could see the horrible suffering, the awful wrecks of human health and happiness, shown by our correspondence with those who have been dosed with these mineral poisons He would snuaaer wnn norror. -arsenic, Mercnry, Antimony and Iodide of Potassium are some of the remedies most ordinarily nsed for these diseases and they are all POISON. Do not take these poisons. They might dry up your disease for a few days, ancl with it you will have Mercurial Rheumatism, which may bring- you years of torture. The Mercury "seems to sink into the bones, and the Potash drives the Poison into the system, only to kirk there and attack the tender organs of the body, as the lungs, the throat, the nasal organs and stomach. Hundreds of people have been made deaf, and a great many blind, by the use of Mercury and Potash. Beware of Mercury and Potash Mixtures gotten up in imitation of our Specific. A few grains of sugar of lead dropped into a glass of these imitations will cause the poisouous drugs to fall to bottom, and show the danger of using them. Swift's Specific is entirely vegetable, and is the best tonic for delicate ladies and children and old people in the world. Treatise on l5iood ana ;5Kin diseases mailed free. Swift Specific Co., Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga. * ?William Corbin and John Gaynes, cA "Rnnrir? mnnfv. Kv.. fonfhf: with revolvers about a dog ou Friday afternoon. Both men were killed. 4 V rnvfitrves An.Tnni'va. | All the Important Measures Passed?Grant Placed on the Retired Lis). j The closing session of the Forty; eighth Congress occupied the entire i nio-ht of the 3rd hist. On motion of Keifer, of Ohio, a res! olution of thanks to Speaker Carlisle ! was unanimously adopted by a stand; in<r vofe, j?.mid much enthusiasm. The sundry civil appropriation bill, { as reported by the conference committee, was then passed. Randall then asked unanimous con; sent to take from the .'Speaker's table I and pass the Grant retirement bill, j [Applause.] Bennett, of North Carolina, and Wells, of Iowa, objected. But, after some discussion and much confusion the rules were suspended and the bill passed by a vote of 198 to 78. This I l-ill A.?il\Aua??AA 4 l\A U M/Nfs' rl rtn f 4- A nlrtAA Dili ttlltUVl LUC 1 ICSlUCIIt LU ^lO-CC one person on the retired list of the army, with (he rank and full pay of General. At five mi notes before twelve o'clock on the 4th inst., the House adjourned si tie die. THE SENATE. In the Senate a unmber of appropriation bills were passed. A message was received from the House, announcing the passage of the Grant retirement bill. A message was then received from President Arthur, which he requested to be read in open session. The clerk then read the message, nominating Ulysses S. Grant to be General on the retired list of the army, with full pay. The appointment was unanimously confirmed, amid great enthusiasm. The President of the United States was now announced, and Mr. Arthur appeared. Vice-President Hendricks soon after appeared, and was greeted with loud applause. The oath of office was administered to the newly-elected Vice-President who then spoke as follows: "Senators: In entering upon the | duties to which I have been cho.^n, I T f Ka ?n/4 1 Kof tuar x roo i/iiv; uw[/& auu uvoiiu iuav our relations may at all times be harmonious aud agreeable? I beg to assure yoti that in the discharge of my duties j I will seek to observe the most absoj lute impartially, ft is some years | since I was connected with the busii ness of the Senate and it may be that 11 am less familiar with its sules, usages and modes of proceeding than formerly, and therefore I may have occasion to leuu upon your indulgence and to ask yoor support." After the transaction of certain routine business (the swearing in of new members and those re-elected) the PrpcirJont nM flAclnrcrl flip Krmilffi adjournede dte. >i? THE WORLD'S EXPOSITION. A Llfe-Savloe Exhibition?A Glance at the Program me for March. New Orleans, March 7. ? T h c i weather here to-day was fair and mild j and the attendance at the Exposition was large. The first exhibition of the life-saving corps was given. The bench show of dogs will close Monday evening. To-night there was a magnificent display of fireworks. March 10th will be observed at. the Exposition hv the Southern Immigration Societv. aiid the resources of the South will be described by able speakers. March 14 is Tennessee, and March 16 Mississippi day. E. P. Wilson, chairman of the executive committee of the General Passenger Agents' Association, has telegraphed Director-Ocneral Burke from Cincinnati as follows: "All the roads have conformed to your wishes, and from Quebec to Portland, Oregon, and all intermediate points excursion tickets to New Orleans and return are available at rates of one cent per mile and less. The railroads have done nobly. It now devolves upon the people to show their public spirit and appreciation thereof." Cleveland's Cabinet. On Thursday last President Cleveland sent to the Senate the following nominatious for Cabinet officers: Secj retary of State?Thomas F. Bayard, of ' . CxAMA^uif yvf Kn rlTi?flnor*y\r L/ClitWUre, QCU1UIUI V UJ. uib aibuinai Daniel Manning, of New York; Secretary ofWar?Wm. C. Endicott, of Massachusetts ; Secretary of the Interior? L. Q.C. Lamar, of Mississippi; Secretary of the Navy?Win. C. Whitney, of New York; Attorney General?Augustusll. Garland, of Arkansas; Postmaster General?William F. Vilas, of "Wisconsin. A motion was marie that, in accordance with tbe special courtesy invariably shown in such cases to members of the Senate, the nominations of Messrs. Bayard, Lamar and Gariand be conr s:dered .immediately and confirmed. T?ifMlplv>r<r<?r ohiprtfpil as to Bav.li'd. and the motion was withdrawn 'as to the other two. The Republican $2na- j ators all expressed great indignation at Itiddleberger's action.- His pretext ! was that Bayard's views on the subject ! of Irish dynamiters are not sufficiently j American in spirit. On Friday all the Cabinet nomina| tions were confirmed by the Senate. 7,.i!nn>g tnr a W?>Ir New Yokk, March. 6.?The business failures occurrmg throughout the country during the last seven days, as reported to R. G. Dun & Co., number for the United States 238 and for Canada 36?total 277, against 283 last week, ai>d 290 the week previous. Threefourths of the whole number are furnished bv tiie Western, Southern and Pacific States and Canada. ?The extraordinary popularity of Avers Cherry Pectoral is the natural result of its use by intelligent people for over forty years. It has iudisputablv proven itself the very best known specific for all colds, corighs and pulmonary complaints. * ?At last accounts General Grant was in a.comfortable condition, resting XT-oil of n?orhf Tf- i? sjiir? that a cpIa. brated surgeon of Berlin will be consal teil in the case. ATTEVMO If, F AE E, S ! W E offer you the celebrated Peterkin j Cotton Seed at ?1.50 per bushel. It will j give forty per cent, of lint, and equal the j jneld in seed cotton of any other variety. ! We are agents for the Deering Binders, j Reapers and Mowers, the Thomas Rake, Corhin and A.cme Harrows,- Farquhar Cotton Planters, Iron Age Cultivators, Saw Mills, Engines, Gins, Presses, Plows, Etc. Repairs for Champion and Buckeye Machines and for Watt Plows. Write to us. McMASTER & G1BBES, 3Iar4L6m Columbia, S. C, Bid you Sup I pose Mustang Liniment only ?ood ! for horses.? It is for inflainmaj tion of all flesh. | i -.... I The Cotton Supply. New York, March 7.?The total visible supply of cotton for the world is 2,835,817 bales, of which 2,311,517 bales are American, against 3,263,679 bales, and 2,555,295 bales respectively last year. The stock at all interior towns are 3,159 bales; receipts from plantations 39,563 bales. The crop in sight is 5,310,646 bales. ?Take Aycr's Sarsaparilla in the spring of the year to purity the blood, invigorate the system, excite the liver to action, and restore the healthy tone and vigor of the whole physical mechanism. * ASK IOUK BANKER. Atlanta, December IS, 1884. To thK Constitution: I have been a resident of Atlanta 20 years, and am known by a large portion of its citizens: am 80 years of age and seldom intrude myself in public print. For these and other reasons I ask a place in your valuable paper, that I may lay before your numerous readers some truths which should sink deep in the heart of every man and woman. Tliese have become the palmiest days of m-ir lifo?T <im <tnil :I!) nnmifl-i more than I ever did in my life. I am a changed man; and really growing fat and saucy. 1 eat hearty, have good digestion, sleep soundly, walk the streets with activity and feel that renewed manhood has returned. But now to the point. What effected the happy transformation, you ask? Well, sir, forty years ago?yes, forty, and I mean it?I was attacked with a severe form of bleeding piles, and shortly afterwards erysipelas and neuralgia claimed me as tlieir victim. These troubles combined, gradually sapped mv life?reducing me in flesh and strength, and filled me with aches and pains which resisted all treatment. r\ .1 i , VJIIC uu) wuuc lauicuuii^ uij wuuiuuu, a friend suggested the use of that new Atlanta remedy which is creating such a furore round about and is springing up like magic. Being 50 years old and my disease being chronic, I was loath to believe that I could be cured. But, sir, the article referred to was purchased and used as directed. One bettle settled the question. Magical, sir, is not too strong. Relief was almost instantaneous. I continued its use and it soon conquered all neuralgic pains, and whipped out every vestige of erysipelas. I gained strength and flesh rapidly, and my whole system was regenerated. It worked on my blood, sir, it cast out all impurities and" put all the wheels and machinery in motion. Although I did not take it for the Piles, it cured them completely, with which I had been afflicted forty yean?. For over a quarter of a centurv mv liver has also criven me crreat trou ble with its torpidity nnd inactivity, hut that organ lias been completely upset and made anew and now gives me no trouble whatever. All these wonderful changes have been produced by the use of B. B. B. ?Botanic Blood Balm?the quickest, the f-andest and most powerful blood remedy ever knew. And, sir. I have watched its effects on others, and the cures have been almost incredible. It is not a humbug, it will do all that is claimed for it, and the people of Atlanta show their appreciation of its merits by the unparalleled demand here at home. T-rw*. fl.n ,rv4? l.t.tvtirt ity generally, and especially those who are suffering from some form of blood or skin disease, piles, neuralgia, b'ood poisons, derangements of the kidneys, chronic ulcers, or from scrofula and catarrh and rheumatism, I say take an old man's advice and try just one bottle of B. B. B. to be convinced of its wonderful powers. It is a blessing and no family should be without it, as it is good for men, women and children. It builds up and repairs broken down constitutions with amazing rapidity, and is a powerful tonic. I voluntarily write what I know to be true, and refer to General L. J. Gartrell, Judge George Hillyer, Dr. Fred Palmer, John H. James. P. H. Snook, and in fact to almost any banker, merchant or lawyer of Atlanta. Thanking you for so much sp?ce in your valu ible journal, I am truiy yours, MarllLly " Geohge B. Fkazer. TilTT'S s v a a w PILLS 25 YEARS ?W USE. The Greatest?MedicalTriu^h of theAge! SYMPTOMS OF A TORPID LIVER. L,obb of appetite# Bowels costive, Pain in the head, frith a dull sensation in the back part. Fain cnder the shonlderblade, Fullness after eatin?, with a disinclination to exertion of body or mind, 1 Irritability A temper, Low spirits, with a feeling of having neglected some Weariness* Dizziness, Fluttering at the Heart, Dots before the eyes, Headache over the right eye* Restlessness, with fitfhl dreams, Highly colored Urine, and CONSTIPATION. TCTT'S PILLS are especially adapted to such cases, one dose effects such a change of feeling as to astonish the sufferer. Tbey Increase the Appetite,and cause tho body to Take oa Fleshjthns the system Is nourished, and by their Tonic Action on the Digestive Organs,Itegniar Stools are TOTT'S EXTRACT SiBSlPABILLA Renovates the body, makes healthy flesh, strengthens the weak, repairs the wastes of the system with pure blood and hard muscle; tones the nervous system, Invigorates the brain, and imparts the vigor of manhood. $1. Sold by druggists. OFFICE 44 Murray St., New York. Warren Leland, whom everybody knows as the successful manager of the Largest Hotel Enterprises of America, says that while a passenger from New York oa board a ship going around Cape Horn, in th# early days of emigration to California, he learned that one of the officers of tie vessel naa curea nxmseii, auringiue yojage, of aa obstinate disease by the use of Ayer's Sarsaparilla. Since then Mr. Lelam> has recommended Ayer's Sahsapabilia in many similar case3, and he has never -yet heard of its failure to effect a radical core. Some years ago one of Mr. Lelajtd's farm laborers braised his leg. Otviug to the bad state of his blood, anngly scrofulous swelling or lamp appeared on the injured limb. Horrible itching of the skin, xrith burning and darting pains through the lump, made life almost intolerable. The leg became enormously enlarged, and running ulcers formed, discharging great quantities of extremely offensive matter. No treatment tras of any avail until the man, by Mr. Lelaxd's direction, was supplied will* Ayee's SaesapaEilla, which allayed the pain and irritation, healed the sores, removed the swelling, and completely restored the limb to use. Mr. Lelasp has personally used Ayer's Sarsaparilla W M for Rheumatism, villi entire success; and, after carefol observation, declares tint, in his belief, there is no medicine in the v.orld equal to it for the cure of Liver Disorders, Croat, the effects of high living. Salt Bheum, Sores, Eruptions, and all tho various forms of blood diseases. We have Mr. Lelasd's permission to inTite all who may desire further evidence in regard to the extraordinary curative powers of Atee'S Saesapaeilla to see him personally either at bis mammoth Ocean Hotel, Long Branch, or at the popular Leland Hotel, Broadway, Zlth and 28tfc streets, .Ciew lone. Mr. Lela^d's extensive knowledge of the good done by this unequalled cradicator of blood poisons enables him to give inquirers much valuable information. PP.EI-AEED BY Dr. J.C. Ayer&Co., Lowell, Mass. Sold by all Druggists; SI, six bottles for $5. ICEMK"ANTED^^? Hflf-ll I jCofjeta. Sample free to those beKHmII IV comirie areata. No rftfr rmf.-t- ?1m Territory given, satimafoa guaranteed. Address . DR.SC0TT,842 BroadwaySt.,K.Y. 11 WOMAN S1 i I I | Grace icas in all her step*, I!:ntcn\ to her eye, la every gesture dignity and lore.'" i So appeared Mother Eve, and so: j ] may shine her fair descendants, j J with the exercise of common sense, t I ! icare and proper treatment. Air J (enormous number of female com-! j | plaints are directly caused by dis-j : iturbance or sunnressinn of the! j j Menstrual Function. In ccery suchj jcase that sterling and unfailing, specific, Bkadfield's FemaleI j Regulator, will effect relief and cure. V. i ; ^ It is from the recipe of a most 2 distinguished physician. It iscom-jg I v posed of strictly* officinal ingredi-;? i gj ents, whose happy combination hasi ^ never been surpassed. It is pre-;SS i ^ pared with scientific skill from theig , aa finest materials. It bears the palm ?> for constancy of strength, certain-'[ ; m ty of effect," elegance of prepara- J? j tion, beauty of appearance and 85 ( H rp ? 2J t.irA pliiannruacc The A | SSjin its favor is genuine. It neverj i I m, fails when fairly tried. ^ [ | Cartcrsville, Ga. | ta This will certify that two mein-^ fibers of my immediate family, after' v having suffered for many years g : i from menstrual Irregularity," and:*? ! ! having been treated without bene-!* | i fit by various medical doctors, were! iat length completely cured by one! oouie 01 ur. j. uracineld's female; Regulator. Its effect in such cases! is truly wonderful, and well may; the remedy be called "Woman's! Best Friend." j Yours Respectfully, James W." Strange. ! Send for our book on the "Healthj !and Happiness of Woman." ilail!ed free. ' ! Bkadfield Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga. HEALTH BEST0S2L. Tf THE PUBLIC! seirffil s\ ^55? We beg leave to ixforji the citizens of Winnsboro and of Fair5eld County that we have taken charge of the Shop near the south-east comer of Washington anrl Vanderhorst Streets, opposite the Baptist Church, where we are prepared to do everything in the line of mm wow H UUU If UlLil We will give * peeial attention to repair ing WAGO.NS, CARRIAGES AND OTHER VEHICLES. And we unhesitatingly GUARANTEE SATISFACTION. Wft are now fully prerpared to manufacture Yertical Con ILLS, "Which are known to be of the highest excellence, and which have always given entire satisfaction. We are also prepared to make contracts for HOUSE BUILDING. Estimates and plans furnished on application. HOMEDY & SMITH. Aug 30-fxtf NEWS AGENCY. Subscriptions received for all News papers, Periodicals and Magazines at Publishers' prices. Information on application. Dcctfxtf drbose egleston. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. a bb m.?R aai nan mac GUNSUMCIIUN. I have a positive rercedrforthe above disease; bj- lis oso thousands of esses of tbo worse kind and of ion? standlnchavo been enred. Indocd. sostroncltmyfaiih In l:s ettlcacy.tliat I will send TWO BOTTLES KEEid, togetherwit a a VA F.tTABI.ETREATISE on :his disease to any sufferer. Givo express ami f O. addr s?. DR. T. A. SLOCSm, 1S1 Pearl St., New York. HHnilfl A LeadingLondonPhy BIIHfll eidaaEetablishesan I9 lUnl.Office in New York. ran 0 From An. Journal of Med. jfcjjj SB M "Dr. Ab. Meeem'.e who JH 'mwozIus a specialty ofEpHepty JB It JH ?MPhas without doubt treated 9 99 QH fmw cored more cases than aajotheriryingphjajcian. Hissuccess has srrnpiy been astotuatnae; we have heard of oases of over 20 yesrs stand tog cored by him. Heffuaranteesacure." Large bottle and Treatise sent free, GiveP.O. and Express Address to Dr. AB. MESEROLE, JTo. 96 John St.,Xew York. IMsIllaI CTM?g.WSTER-PR00F,?S2 S.KS; wrattZe. It i^oA SUBSTITCTEforPLASTEB at Half the Coat. Outl*m the bnlMln*. CABPET8 *adI?UGSaf?&a>e, <loo.tle tie?e?x of oilcloth*. CataJoco* ?^W.H.F?T8C0.camdeii,N.J. T> am ?V AW ei ? AWUgU WAA VVUgAAtf ? The Wonderful Success in Consume ion, Bronchitis, Asthma, Spitting or Blo.od. Sore or Tight Chest, Weak Lungs, Hoarseness. Sore Throat, Loss of Voice. Catarrhal Throat Affections Chronic Ilacklng Irritating and Troublesome Couch?, TROCHES, 15c. LIQUID, 23c. "BOUGH.ON COUGHS" Is adapted to and always effective and sale to be given in any cough or cold, or affection of the throat, chest, air passages or luags. and Is the only remedy of any avail In tsdlous, distressing \VHo pinq Cocgh. At Druggists. The Troches ean go by mcll. E. S. WELLS, Jersey City,*. J. MCh4L4W mm COLMGE^NETPABX, NEW JEESEY. Occnpies three Buildings. Largest and Best More positions for graduates than all other school's com. Dined. Life Scholarship. *40. Write Tor circular* COLEMAN, PALMS <fc CO., Proprietors. BRANCH OF LUDDEN MUSIC ] PIANOS AND ORGANS SOLE SMALL INSTRUMENTS AND SFIEETWENTY PER CENT. SAVI PIANOS AND ORGANS DELIVERE FREE OF ( H r> T7VfTC W A VTTn rk ilVJiJll i O ?| XJutJLy V/ Ef Write for Terms and Catalogn N. W Yeb4L6m \ e*,' ^ jtl v^icar oKin i is only a part of beauty; | but it is a part Every lady ; may have it; at least, what [looks like it. Magnolia | Balm both freshens and ! beautifies. TO THE CITIZENS -OFd FairfleM and CMster,* 9 I j Where you can get Groat Bargains in i Clothing, Hats and Gents' Furnishing I Goods, Trunks and everything kept at a | FIRST-CLASS ESTABLISHMENT. PHILIP EPSTIN, ; 143 MAIN STREET, COLUMBIA, S. C. " | I have introduced this season the novel j enterprise of distributing 1,000 of the most ; beautiful PAINTINGS to all my customi ers who will favor me with the purchase of ! a Suit of Clothes, at your own price, will j be entitled to one handsome Painting, ! which will make your home cheerful, fiee of charge. In my BOY'S DEPARTMENT of Ready-AIade Clothing, of tiie best manufacture, the latest styles, and ^best qualities are always on hand in large variety; and to every Boy and Youth's Suit sold the purchaser will be entitled to a handsome nair of Skits re<rardless of the price you agree to pay for it. Yet those handsome and valuable gifts are distributed to every purchaser. Remember I guarantee even- article sold to be as represented, and the prices lower than any house North or South, or the money will be reunded. Since the introduction of thQ above enterprise I have had a great rush for those beautiful Paintings, and the boys is determined to learn how to skate, especially | when it costs tliem nothing. Send in your i order for a suit if you can't come yourself and I will send you a suit, C. O. ? the beautiful painting or the pair of skates inn rvrivilnma -f/\ avjrt i wvwvuvuj iwii vtiv i/v ^..vaiu the suit before paying for it All visitors to the Capital are respectfully invited to call at my store and examine my Art Gallery of Handsome Paintings. PHILIP EPSTIX, Proprietor Ofth? New York Clothing Store, 148 MAIN ST., COLUMBIA, S. C. Novl2xc6m Charlotte, Columbia & Auqrasta E. R SCHEDULE IN EFFECT OCTOBER 12. 1S84?Eastern Standard Time. GOING NORTH. NO. 53. MAIL A2.D EXPKESS. Leave Augusta 9.05 a. m. Leave W. C. &. A. Junction 1.12 p. m. h Anive at Columbia 1.22 p. in. Leave Columbia 1.32 p. in. Leave Killian's i..w p. n?. Leave Bijthewcod 2.13 p. in Leave Ridgeway 2.:>4 p. m. * Leave Simpson's 2.47 p. in. Leave Winnsboro 3.02 p. ui. Leave White Oak 3.22 p. in. ? Leave Woodward's 3.43 p. nn Leave Blackstock 3.5C p. m. Leave Cornwall's 3.5S p. m. Leave Chester 4.17 p. m. Leave Lewis' 4.32 p. m. I Leave Smith's *1.40 p. m. Leave Rock Ilili 5.01 p. ro.- -? Leave Fort Mill 5.20 p, m. Leave Pineville 5.40 p. m. Arrive at Charlotte 6.10 p. m. Arrive at Statesviile 9.35 p. m. No. 17, Way Freight, Passenger Coach Attached, Daily, except Sundays. Leave Columbia 5.45 a. m. Leave Winnsboro 8.55 a. in. Leave Chester 12.05 p. in. Arrive at Charlotte 4.10 p. m. WING SOUTH. vn \riTT. iXTT* VVPVTTCS Leave Statesville 7.45 a. m. Leave Charlotte 1.00 p. m. Leave Pineville 1.27 p. m. / Leave Fort Mill 1.44 p. m. Leave Rock Hill 2.02 p. m. ^ Leave Smith's 2.22 p. im.Leave Lewis' 2.30 p ml Leave Chester 2.44 p. m. Leave Cornwall's 3.03 p. in. Leave Blackstock 3.12 p. n>. Leave Woodward's 3.18 p. m. Leave White Oak 3.30 p. m. Leave Winnsboro 3.48 p. ni. Leave Simpson's 4.03 p. m. Leave Ridgeway 4.16 p. ni. LeaveBlythewciod..... 4.32 p. m. Leave Xillian's 4.49 p. m Arrive at Columbia ">.if> p. iu. Leave Columbia 5.2.1 p. ui. Leave W. C. & A. .TuneHnn *.T o m Arrive at Augusta y.:is p. m. No. 18, "Way Freight, Passenger Coach Attached, Daily, except Sundays. Leave Charlotte 5.10 a. m. Leave Chester ^ 9.40 a. m. i Leave Winnsboro 12.15 p. m. J Arrive at Columbia 3.:55 p. ui. 51. SLAUGHTER, G. T. A. G. E. TALCOTT, Superintendent. D. CARDWELL. A. G. P. A. HAVE YOU A GARDEN? ] if YOU HAVE i m WILIM ja C. CipJ^ ! And will want the But tt the least monev. Then rar new Seed CaUlogne will rarprise yon. No where yon hare been dealing if vill save money. Ifc if miilcd to aU,andyou oo^ht to ltave It before Iroyins anywhere. WM. H. MAULS, 129 & 131 Proat St., Philadelphia. ! THE MANNING TIMES, PUBLISHED BY CEL T_.. JDJLtttt, CTR,., . l AXSIXG, S.C. J| Only ?i..?o i er annum in advance, uncap jsg 1 advertising mediuir. [Witt ~~ & BATES' SOUTHERN HOUSE. ) OX EASY INSTALMENTS. r MUSIC CONSTANTLY IN STOCK 15v T?nvivn vomr ttc A LJ XJ A A/V> A X ALV*/*.U. O* D AT ANY DEPOT IX THE STATE CHARGE. S LIBERAL TERMS. es to