The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-03-18

dore Preble, who had recently returned |
from his bombardmeut Of Tripoli. As
before, the ceremonies took place in the
Senate chamber, and Chief Justice
Marshail administered the oath.
MADISON.
Madison revived the imposing core
monies of Washingtou's time, and his
second Inauguration was remark able for
it's display. Mrs. Madison was very
hospitable lady, aud was the originator
Of the system Of etiquette which has
prevailed at the White House ever
since. The presidential .'leyees" we're
an idea Of hers, for the purpose Of Civ. |
iog the people generally an opportunity |
Of visiting Che President without the
formality Of an imitation. His first
Inauguration took place on the 4th Of |
March, 1909, in the House Of RepreseD-
tatives, where he took the oath Of Office
and delivered an address. In the eve.
ning he gave a reception at the White
House. '.5.
At his second Inauguration, in 1913,
he was escorted 10 the capitol By To-
gion Of volunteer dragons, and was re-
ceived with martial honors by the militia
Of the District A very large crowd
was present, among them Henry Clay,
aud the oath was administered by Chief
Justice Marshall In the evening there
was grand inauguration ball at Davis's
Hotel.
Munroe was inaugurated, for the frst
time, on the 4th Of March, 1917. The
President aud d. D. Tompkins, Of New
York, the Vice President, we're escorted
to the capitol by cavalcade, and met
the dignitaries in the Senate Chamber,
where the Vice President was sworn 10.
Then, for the FIRST time at any inaugu-
ration, a procession was formed, which
proceeded TO the platform erected out
side Of the building, aud the President
delivered his inaugural address within
hearing Of he multitude. The oath of
office was then administered, and the
event commemorated by the firing of
cannon. In the, evening there was m
Inauguration ball At Dayis's Hotel.
The 4th OF March coming on Sunday
in 1921. the second Inauguration Of
Nunroe took place on Monday, the 9th.
The ceremonies occurred in Represent
atives' Hall, in the presence of the dig
nitaries Of the country aud an immense
crowd Of ladies and gentlemen.
10 ADAMS.
The Inauguration OF J. O.. Adams, In
1925, was the most imposing that had
ever occurred, aud was in striking con-
trast to the simplicity Of his predeces-
sor. Adams and Munroe were accom-.
paried to the capitol by troops and a
civil cavalesde, where they were received
with military hopors by the marine
corps. The ceremonies took place IN
Representatives Hall, where were as
sembled the members Of Congress, thu
Judges Of the Supreme Court, the Head
OF Departments and the diplomatic corps
The galleries were filled with brilliaptl,
dressed ladies aud gentlemen. Tn
President read his add ess from tn,
Speakers chair, after which the oatI
was administered by the Chief Justice
As soon as the proceedings were over
Gen. jackson, who had been the caudi
date Of the Democracy against Mr.
Adams, at the late election, advances
and shook hands with him. The Pres
idest was escorted back 10 his house q
he came, and in the evening receives
his friends
JACKSON. e
The concourse of people who cam
from the most distant parts Of the coun
try to witness the Inauguration Of Gen
jackson was so great as 70 excite as
constituent 10 the Journals Of the dn,
aud among public men. His electiol
had inspired feeling Of confidence
through all sections Of the country
which had not been fek Cor some years
aud the curiosity 70 witness aOld Hick
ory" was very great Like Jeffersoo
disdaining all formalities, jackson de
, clined large escort and rode on horse
back 10 the capitol. He entess1 TIL
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! in front of the seoretary's desk, Their
we're present on the floor the dignita-ie
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