National Republican., 1885-03-05

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Since tho birth Of this country twenty
nine inaugurations have taken place. OF
the presidents who have been iuaugu-
rated Washington, Jefferson, Monroe,
Jackson, Lincoln, and Grant were each
twice elected, and had tho oath twice ad-
ministered. Tyler, Fillmore, johnson,
and Arthur who had boen elected vice
presidents. succeeded to the offico Of presi-
dent by reason of the death of that Of
fcer. Below is annexed brief account
s the circumstances attending former
fnaugurations as gathered from contem-
poraneous publications.
The first inauguration Of Washington
served as a precedent and model for sub
sequent events and is on that account
of special interest. This did not take
place on the 4th Of March. 1850, for the
reason that tho senate lacked quorum
until April 8, and on that date the two
houses of congress in joint session counted
the votes for president and vice prcsi-
dent. The notice OF his election did not
reach Washington at Mount Vernon un-
ill the 14th Of April, and 1t was not until
April 80, after he had made n triumpha 1t
march from his homo to the city of New
York, where congress then met, that ho
was sworn in at Federal Hall, and inducted
into his office. The site of Federal Hall
is now occupied by the subtreasury build
ing in Wall street. Religious services
were held in all Of tho churches in the
morning of chat day. A procession con-
sistinR of a troop of light dragons and
legion of infantry, followed by the COM
mittees OF congress, heads of departments,
foreign ministers, and citizens In carriages
was formed, aud escorted the President
elect from his residence to the hall.
There Washington alighted, passed into
the senate hall, and was formally re-
ceived by congress, the members rising
and remaining standing until ho had
been conducted to his designated seat by
Mr.. Adams, VINO had on April 81 taken
the oath of office as vice president. When
informed that all was ready, Washington
proceeded to balcony designated for
the services. His appearance was the
signal for applause. After this had sub
sided. Chancellor Livingston admins
tered the oath of office. Secretary Of
State Otis holding open the bible before
him to be kissed, after which the chan
cellor waved his hand and with loud
voice exclaimed, Long Live George
Washington" The artillery at the bat.
terry belched forth its fiery salutes and
amid the joyous peals Of bells the shout
of the multitude went up for tho first
President.
Washington's second inauguration took
place in Philadelphia, March 4, 1893, con-
Rress having removed thither since the
first ceremony of that kind. The scene
of this event was at the corner of Fifth
and Chestnut streets. A large concourse
of people had collected 10 see the cere-
mony, and promptly at the appointed
hour, Washington drove up in coach
drawn by six white horses. He was
dressed In q full suit of black velvet,
with knee breeches and black silk stock
ings. His hair was powdered and gath
cred in black silk bag. Among the
distinguished personages present at this
service were Thomas Jefferson, James
Madison, and Gen. Knox. The oath was
administered by Judge Cushing. Having
read his inaugural address, Washington
paused few moments, and then quietly
withdrew.
John Adams was inaugurated March A,
1897, at Philadelphia in o most formal
manner. MIR. Adams took his seat in the
chair of the speaker Of the house of
representatives. A large concourse OF
distinguished people were present. The
oath was administered by the chief jus.
tice Of the supreme court, after which the
president retired from the hall. An in
cident Of this Inauguration was the
rivalry Of courtesies between Jefferson
and Washington, each insisting that the
'ther should take precedence.
Jeferson's was the first Inauguration
ield in this city, the date being M..rch
4, 1901. The arrangements were out
ined by the president-elect in note to
,he house of representatives. He went
o the scene of the ceremony unattended
After delivering his inaugural address
before the crowd which packed the old
senate chamber, he was sworn in amidst
the discharge of artillery.
jefferson was inaugurated second
time March a, 1905, in the senate cham
ber, four justices of the United State:
supreme court being in attendance.
James Madison assumed control Of the
government March 4, 1909. Extensive
preparations had been made for the
event, and on the daw ming Of the day @
federal salute was fired from the navy
yard. At an early hour the volunteer
militia from adjacent points began to as
semble. The senate met at IL o'clock
with Gov. Milledge as president pro tenn
pore. MIR. Madison, under military es-
cort, left his house at IL o'clock, and
entered the hall of the house of repre-
sentatives at IL, accompanied by secreta'
ries of the treasury and navy and tht
attorney general. At the conclusion Of
his inaugural address the oath was ad
ministered by Chief Justice Marshall
after which another salute was fired
After the ceremony the president held 1
reception. Madison's second administra
tion commenced 4th of March, 1918, thu
oath being again administered by Chic
Justice Marshall. In popular demon
strations the day resembled the former
event.
James Monroe began his career as Pres
ident March 4, 1877. He and the vic,
president elect were escorted to the capi
tol by cavalcade of citizens and were re
Ceived with full military honors. Tn,
exercises took place on platform erected
in front of the capitol and consisted o
the delivery Of the inaugural address b.
the President and his taking the oath o
Office and tho national salute. After th
formal exercises were over the Presiden
and his wife held q reception and tn,
evening ended with ball.
MonrUe's second term began March
1921, the 4th being n Sunday. Although
the weather was very unpropitious
great crowd assembled to witness the for
NAL ceremonies which took place in tn
hall of the mouse of representatives; tn
marine band was called upon for musi
during the entrance OF the President
The oath was administered by the chic
justice.
John Quincy Adams was sworn il
March 4, 1925, in ceremonies similar h
those that obtained at the Inauguration
of Washington and Madison. The chic
justice administered tho oath of Office
and after tho conclusion Of the forma
mart NJ thu aNercigpA he receiypl the cnn
gratulations of his friends. Andrew Jack
son rode unattended TO tho capitol on tn,
day OF his Inauguration, March 4, 1928
The recent death of his wifo prompted
him to decline popular attention. HI
arrived at the scene Of the ceremony be
fore the senate had adjourned. He dc
liyered his address TO an immense audi