Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1859-05-12
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hasl assembled to greet him. and tho mo-
ment he set foot on the. wharf. a ,salve. of
artillery was let Of by company under
tlie command of Capt. John Van Dyck.-
"A large procession was Immediately formed
Of the military, the civil authorities, foreign
ministers and citizens, and they escorted
Washington to the residence Of Gov.
, Geo. Clintonin Pearl street. who occupied
the large, double manrion WHICH fronted
I the present Cedar, street, known a few
years ago as "Re.lmond's United States
Hotel. Washihg,ons walked in the pro-
cession. sideyby side with his old com pan
ION In arms. Governor Clinton y.I asm
III -. TIE INAUGURATION.
The 30ih Of April. 1889. was the DAY
fiSed upon for swearing Washington into
office At an carly hour in the morning.
the churches OF the various congregations
were thrown open, service held, and prayers
offered to heaven for it's blessings on the
new government which that day was to
gointo operation And truly heaven has
blessed ms in the sixty three 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
Hall, where he was sworn into .oflice.-
The Grand Marshal was Sol. Morgan
Lewis, assisted by Major Morfon ami Ma
ior Van Horn as ails. The military
divisions consisted Of Col Ballnan's eg-
siment of artillery. Capt. NanDyck' S com
pany. squadron of dragons under Cap
tain Stokes. battalion OF infantry under
7 Captains Swartwouth and Stcdford, and
the German Guards, Commanded 10y Cap
tain Serbia.
After reaching the mansion of'ivash-
.ington, the President elect entered car
riage attended by .Jonh Jay, General Knox,
and Chancellor Livingston. and the pro-
cession moved from Cherry to Queen
street, (Pearl down Queen to Broad, and
mp Droal street to Federal Hail. Tile
latter building occupied the spot now the
location of the castom-hoase. 1t was a
large and handsome cli6cc, built by a
French architect, and it extended, arcade
fashion, over the sidewalk, supported by
pillars. Above was an open balcony; and
here w aslIington. in full view of cthe as
sembled multitude, was to take the oath
of Office. as the first President of the
Unitcl States. The procession halted in
Broad street, and formed in two lines,
facing inward. through which advanced
the majestie form Of ashington, arrayed
in a snit entirely Of American Manufacture
He was accompanied by the leading pub
I lie men of the new Government, aud en-
tering the hall, Inc was introduced in the
Senate Chamber TO both houses Of Con
gress. snss-o sitsfaorsQ ,ssio s
In short time Washington male his
appearance on the balcony, and loud and
! long continued cheers arose from the sea
fcf faces that thropgcd Broad and Wall
Streets. His dress was of a dark Ade-
laile color-eoat, waiscoat, and brooches;
white silk stockings, shoes and buckles
Never did his fine figure and majestic
conntcnancc appear more snblimely great
John Adams. the Vice President elect,
was just behind him. His dress was of
pearl co!orc cloth, or light drab. On
one sile of Washington stood Chancellor
Livingston, ready to administer the oath;
on the other the Secretary and distinguish
ed men, among whom were Baron Steu-
ben, General Knox, anil many other well
known soldiers of the revolution
What magnificent scene at last!-
The result of the revolution, FOR which
many of the spectators had fought, were
now TO. be coasummate,l. The leader of
their hosts on the battle field and in the
honr of danger-the man whose devotion
and excrtions in the cause OF liberty had
won the admiration of the world, was now
their free chosen lcader7 at the helm of
State; to Washipgton was given the guiJ-
ance of the ship of the constitutions
Washington locked around upon the peo-
pie before him, and then placed his hand
upon the open Bible. as Chancellor. Liy-
inSstvn administered ,hc oath:
al do sslcmly swear that | will faith
fully execute the Office of President OF tho
United st ties. and will to the best of nv
cndeayors, preserve. protect. and de-
icnd the Constitution of the United
States" -' - .'~ i'''Hd N''H
Washington kissed the sacred volume.
and Chancellor Livingston pronounced in
loud tone--ic llsi ehi iE in59.cb of .e |
&c "tosG .hvEai GEORGE oWasHSGToS, |
PREsIDEsr OF THE UNITED STATES
Shouts upon shouts rent the air. III
seemed as if the people were delir.ous with !
JOY. Hats were thrown up--el,eers ech-
oed far and wide the old and the young
alike entered into the spirit of the scene.-
George Washington was Presilent-the
government was instituted
:" The President bowed 10 the cheering !
and then retired to the Senate |,
where he delivered his first in
augnral speech to both Houses. From
thence with the members. he went in pro-
ccssion to st. Paul's Chnfch; where an 1
elegant discourse was delivered By Bishop
Prevot.l An elegant dinner at Governor
Clinton's closel the celebration. as far as !,
the day. was concerned, Never in the
annal 5 of our city was a .lay SO splcndidly |,
kept mp There was no ricimg. no drink Il
enncss. nor disturbances of any kind.- +,
scemel ID sthisk, the day too
nobly, solemn TO be desecrcted by liccntious
orgies or drunken, recreations. +
At night there was magnificent dis |,
pmyeof fireworks gos up BY CoioEel Ran IA
nan cfafhs artilIory; = seserasas soldier of ,
.ho war 1,At theilpwes end of. Broadway. !,