Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1846-11-12


the residence OF Governor George Clin-
ton, in Pearl street who occupied the
large double mansion which fronled the
resent Cedar street, known a few years
ago as Redpond's United States Hotel
" ashington walked in the procession,
side by side with his old companion in
arms, Governor Clinton.
THE INAUGURATION.
The 30'h Of April, 1889, was the day
fixed upon for swe airing Washington in
to office. Atan early hour in the morn
ing, the churches OF the various con-
greg ations were thrown open, service
held and prayers offered 10 heaven Tor
it's blessings on the new government
which that day was 10 60 into operation.
And truly heaven has blessed US in the
filiy seven years that have passed away
since that event. AT twelve o'clock
precisely, the procession was formed to
escort the President from his residence
in Cherry street to Federal Hal, where
he was TO be sworn into Office. The
grand marshal was Col. Morgan Lewis,
assisted by MAJOR Morton and Major
Van Horne as aides 7 The military
division consisted of Col. Bauman's reg
imenl of artillery, Capt. Van Dyck's
company, a squadron Of dragons under
Capt Stokes, battalion Of infantry un-
der Captains Swart~oui and Steddiiord,
and the German Guards, commanded by
Capt. Serbs.
Aaer reaching The mansion Of Wash
ingtoD,t the President elect entered a car
rage attended by John Jay, Gen Knox,
and Chancellor Living ,and the pro.
cession moved from Cherry to Queen
or Pearl street down Queen stree, to
Broad street, and up Broad street to
Federal Hall The latter building oc-
cupied The spot now the location of the
custom house. 1t was a large, hand
some ed'fice, built by French architect,
and it extended arcade fashion, over The
sidewalk, supported on pillars Above
was an open balcony, and here Wash
ington, in full view Of the assembled
multitude, was 10 take the oath of Office
Us first President of the United States
The proee $500 halted in Broad street,
and fosmed 10 two lines, facing inward.
ly, through which advanced the maJes
tic 6g ore Of " ashiDgion, arrayed in a
sui, en,Mely Of American manufacture.
lie was accompanied by the leading pub
llc men OF The new government, and en-
Ierpng the hall, I've was introduced in the
Senate chssaber to both houses OF Con
press.
In short time Washington made his
on the balcony, and loud and
long continued cheers arose from the |
sss OF faces that thronged Broad and
w nh streets. His dress was of dark,
Adelaide color-coai, waistcoat and
brcerhes white silk stockings, shoes
and buckles. Never did his fine figure
and digoitied coun,enance appear more
sublimcly great. John Adams, the Vice
President elect, was lUst behind him.
Ills dress was of pearl coloyed cloth or
ght drab. On one side Of Washington
stood Chancellor Livingston, ready to
the oath on the other side !
he Secretary Of the Senate bearing an
open bible. The back ground was filled
up with the members OF Congress and dis
ing uished men, among whom Baron
Stcuben, General Knox, and other well
,nowp soldiers Of The revolution. 1
What a magnificent scene al last the
es,hls Of the Revolution, for which ma
~ OF the spectators had fought, were
,ow consummated The leader Of their
los,s on The battle field and in the hour
# danger the man whose devotion and
'xcrt,ons IL the cause Of liberty had won
he admiration Of the world, was now
heir free chosen header at the helm OF
iaIc--to Washington was gwen the
t,adance of The ship OF The constitution.
" asi,ingtor look, d around upon the
'eope before him, and then placed his
ight hand upon the open bible, as
Ihsnccllor Livingston administered the
,aih i
81 do solemnfy swear that I will faith
vi Mly execute the office OF President OF
he t'naed States, and will to the bes,
II my ability, preserve, protect, and de-
end the Constitution of the United
states"
Washington kissed the sacred volume,
md Chancellor Livingston pronounced
n loud tone
"LoxG LIVE GEoRGE WAsHINGToN,
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES !"
Shouts upon shouts rent the air. 1t
seemed as il the people were deirious
wih. Joy. Hats were thrown up cheers
echoed far and wide--the old and the
oung alike entered into the spirit of the
scene. George WAsuyGToN was Pres
dent-the government was instituted.
The President bowed to the cheering
multitude and ihen retired to the Senate
chamber, where he delivered his frs,
speech to both houses. From
hence, with the members, he went in
roc ession TO ST. PauPs church, where
u eloquent discourse was delivered by
Bishop Provost. An elegant dinner al
Governor ClInton's closed the celebra-
ion, as far as the day was concerned -
Never in the annals of our city was
lay SO splendidly KEEP, up. There was
10 rioting, nor drunk enness, nor dis
uroance of any kind. Every citizen
eemed TO think the day too nobly solemn
o be desecrated by hcentious orgies or