The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-03-30
sTRoUDsBuRG, MONROE COUNTY, PA MARCH So 1866

: ry ground. Chief Justice Marshall az
ministered the oath of Office, amid CON
parative silence, and the address was rea
to quiet assembly, but was totally inau
: dible. Amidst tremendous cheering tn
} President drove off to his reception, an
the duties of his executive career began
J The lndugtrdtion of Martin Ndn Baren
MaftiG Van Buren was inaugdrated OF
a day which seemed particularly pfdpi
tious for such ceremony. On the 4tt
OF March, 1887, not cloud in the sky
all was quiet, bright and beautiful. A
chronicler narrates that the assembIaee
which came to witness the imposing exhi
bition was the largest that ever assembled
In the Capitol; but as each historian has
made precisely the same statement of the
man whose biography he has written, we
may be pardoned if we decline to youch
for its truth.
After the reading of the ordinary ad-
dress, an extremely ordinary one, the new
Chief Justice, Roger Brooke Taney ad-
ministered the oath, the venerable John
Marshall having died in the interim since
the last inauguration After that, ac-
companied by the ex-President, the new
incumbent repaired to the White
House, where the usual reception was
held. The representatives of foreign
powers rendered their congratulations
through Mr.. Caledron, the Spanish en-
voy.
The Inauguration Of William Henry
Harrison.
The consummation of the great politi-
cal contest which terminated in the elec-
tion of Gen. Harrison, took place on the
4th of March. 1S41. For days before the
appointed time persons from all parts of
the country commenced to jam into the
Capitol. At the time selected, the Pres
ident elect escorted by the National Greys
of Philadelphia, the Corps diplomatique,
and the high officials, but the nearest
were the veterans of his wars, proceeded
to the Capitol. On the platform sat Chief
Justice Taney in his robes of office, the
President elect, the Cabinet, and the off,
GERS of the Army and Navy.
The people, in dense masst surroun-
ded all. When the General appeared a
deafening shout went up from delighted
people. A deep, expectant silence fol-
lowed, when the General came forward
and read in a clear, distinct voice his ad-
dress, which was continuallyInterrupted
by cheer. Previous to delivering the clo-
sing sentences, the oath was rendered him
by the Chief Justice, and was reverently
taken by the President. The pealing of
cannon announced that the country had a
new Chief Magistrate and amid universal
applause the General was escorted to the
White House. Before thirty days were
passed, the dark border of the National
MteHigencer announced to the nation the
loss of its executive.
The Inauguration of James K. Polk.
The 4th of March, 1S45, was remarka-
BILE for the unpropitious state of the wea-
ther, the morning being wet and lower
ing, but the spirit and perseverance of the
spectators were proof against any unfa-
vorable influence of the weather. AT IL
o'clock the procession moved from the
quarters of the President elect, at Cole
mans Hotel, Mr. Polk and his predeces-
sor, Mr.. Tyler riding together in an open
carriage. Arriving at the Capitol, the
two Presidents entered the Senate Cham
Der together. Here procession was
formed that proceeded to the East end of
the Capitol, where the President elect
delivered an address, remarkable only for
its length at the conclusion of which
the Chief Justice, R. b. Taney, admins
tered the oath, when the President pro-
ceeded by circuitous course to the Pres
ident's house, to receive the congratula-
tions of his fellow countrymer.
The Inauguration Of Zachary Taylor.
On the 4th of March, 1S49, Zachary
Taylor was sworn into Office. At II o.
clock, the members of the Senate met in
their chamber and formed into procession.
The Marshall of the District of Columbia
leading; next the Supreme Court of the
United States Here the President elect
leaning on the arm of the late Chief Ex.
ecutive, the Vice President, with full
Senate, and the Diplomatic Corps brought
up the rear. General Taylor delivered
the shortest inaugural on record, at the
conclusion of which, R. B. fancy admin
istered the usual oath There was moi
as much enthusiasm as usual, but the
ceremony was almost oppressive.
The Inauguration Of Franklin Pierce
The FIRST Inauguration which was at
tended with show was tfat OF Franklin
Pierce. The procession which usually ac
companied the President elect was on this
occasion extended over a mile in length
The usual arrangement was made. In ar
opeu baroucke stood the incoming Prcsi
dert, supported by his predecessor and
surrounded by the Marshals. The whole
corps of foreign ministers were present IL
full custome, and made the imposing
scene still more grand. The route of pa
rade was disturbed by a band of men dis
guised as beggars, who while adding t.
the fantasy Of the uniqueness of the ex
bibition. detracted considerably from its
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