Perley S Reminiscences Of Sixty Years In The National Metropoli
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THE GARFIELD INAUGURATION. Washington City Crowded--The Weather Inclement--Military and Civic Procession--Crowds in the Senate Chamber--General Garfield's Mother, Wife, and Daughter--Hancock, the Superb--Plucky Phil Sheridan-- Decorated Diplomats--Installation of Vice-President Arthur--Majestic Scene in Front of the Capitol--The Inaugural and the Oath of Office --Grand Review--Inauguration Ball.