On the left, the Diplomatic Corps, in the costume of their respective Courts, occupied the place assigned them, immediately before the steps which lead to the chair.
The officers of the army and navy were scattered in groups throughout the hall.

In front of the Clerk's table chairs were placed for the Judges of the Supreme Court.
At twenty minutes past 12 o'clock, the marshals, in blue scarfs, made their appearance in the hall, at the head of the august procession.

First came the officers of both Houses of Congress.

Then appeared the President elect, followed by the venerable ex-president Monroe, with his family.

To these succeeded the Judges of the Supreme Court, in their robes of office, the members of the Senate, preceded by the Vice-President, with a number of the members of the House of Representatives.
Mr.Adams, in a plain suit of black, made entirely of American manufactures, ascended to the Speaker's chair, and took his seat.