Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-03-08
MISCELLANEOUS.
Interesting Relio.


We have in our temporary possession, a
copy of the Gazette of the United States -
printed at the ''seat Of Government" and dated
May I'd, 1889. 1t contains the proceedings
Of Congress, the ceremonies and inaugural ad-
dress OF Gen Washington, the first President
of the United States, and is the property of
Mary and Elizabeth Lloyd. of Westtown town
ship, this county. maiden ladies', aged rcspee-
lively 81 and 81 years. Thos. Lloyd, the
father, was the first reporter TO Congress. and
was familiar with all the leading men of that
date. The elder of the two daughters. who
is now blind, vas then six years of age. was
present at the inau"uration and retains dis.
tinct remembrance of the event-the ap-
pearance of Washington and the snemnity of
the proceedings; on which subject her CON
versatiGn is very interesting. The Gather sub.
sequently went to England, his native mace.
and published the debates and proceedings
there. and III consequence was arrested and
thrown into prison, where he remained for n
long time. On his return to this country he
was met by his old friends. who iocuiarly
bestowed upon him the honorary title of ..ial
bird" for his daring to beard the Lion in his
den"
The account Of the proceedings as publish
ed in the "Ga2eNe, is as follows
Wednesday, April 90, 1880 The House
took up the consideration of the resolution Of
the Senate for attending divine service. in St
Pauls Church Immediately after the oath is
administered to the President
Thursday, April so. arreeably to a resoIu.
tion Of both Houses Of Congress. the iuar>
gura;ion of the President of the United States
was sOlemRized.
At nine o'clock, A. NJ. the people assem-
bed il the several Churches with the clergy
OF the respective denominations, to implore
the blessings Of Heaven upon the new govern
ment, its favorand protection to the President,
and success and acceptation to his adminstra-
tion.
About twelve o'clock the procession moved
from the house of TIE President. in Cherry
street, through Queen Great DacI. aud Broad
streets, to the Federal State House, in the
following order
Col. LEWIS, CAttonded by two Officers
Capt. STAKES, with Troop Of Horse
Artillery.
Major FANHoRvE
Grenndiors under Capt HARsIy.
German Grenadiers under Capt serbia,
Major BICKER.
The Infantry of the Brigade
Major CHETsTIE.
Sheriff
Committee of the Senate.
The PRESIDENT
His suite and Assistants
Committee of the House Of Representatives.
Hon. Mr.. JAY
Gen KNOX.
Chancellor LIVINGSTON.
Several gentlemen of distinction.
When within proper distance of the State
House, the troops formed line on both sides
of the way. the President passing through
was conducted into the Senate Chamber, and
introduced to both Houses of Congress.
Immediately after, accompanied BIZ the two
Houses, he was conducted into the gallery
adjoining the Senate Chamber and fronting
Broad St, where, in the presence of an i'm
mense concourse of citizens. the Oath pre-
scribed by the Constitution. was administered
to him by the Hon. r. r. LIVINGSTON. ESD.
Chancellor of the State of New York.
The Chancellor then proclaimed him THE 7
PRES1DENTOFTHE UNITED STATES. /
which was followed by the instant discharge
of IL cannon, and loud repeated shouts. The
PRESIDENT bowling to the people, the air 4
again rang with their acclamations He then
retired with the two Houses to the Senate T
Chamber,w where he made his inaugural speech. G
Vest Chester CPa.) Jc6ersoniian.