Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-01-31

with the greatest difficulty that was
could be cleared for the disling uished
party Flags and flowers in profusion
were displayed from every house and
the windows were Illuminated with the
sparkling eyes of thousands of ladies'
A special body guard was rendered
Washington, aud in reply q tue offer
he said that for the present occasion he
would accept its services, simply, how
ever. as n matter Of ceremony. Lccause
he needed no other body-guard than
the affection of the citizens.
A procession was formed, with Col
Morgan Lewis as chief marshal. A
band of music, the mayor OF New York
City, tho French and Spanish AInbassa-
doris, and the state Officials were men
toned as prominent in the parade.
Washington, in blue coat. buff waist
coat and buff brooches, was the central
figure 10 the short but imposing line
of march, which ended at the Franklin
House, where Washington hai estab-
Iished another Of his headquarters.
Later the General dined with Governor
Clinton. The streets were all brightly
illuminated and crowded with people
but the ram was falling heavily.
The capstone was placed on the
national structure on the Gosh Of April,
1899 From early dawn crowds OF
people poured into New York, although
for two weeks previous the city had
been apparently filed to its utmost
limit, and every tavern and boarding
house was damned full. The cere-
monies of the day were opened by dis
charge of artillery at Fort George. At
8 O'Clock the church bells rang joyous
peals. At 12 O'Clock the military
marched to the presidential house on
Cherry Street, followed shortly after
ward by the Congressional committee
OF reception and the heads Of the prin-
cipal governmental departments Half
an hour later the procession. com
msnded by Col. Morgan Lewis, with
Major Van Horn and Major Morton as
anus, proceeded to Federal hail. The
President-eleet was in state coach,
drawn by four horses. Behind him
We're General Jay, Gen Knox, Chan
cellor Livingston and number of
other dignitaries The militia made
remarkably fine showing, the two COM
panies of grenadiers attracted especial
attention. One of the companies was
composed Of the tallest young men in
the city, while the other was made
up exclusively of Germans. The Federal
building was crowded almost 10 suffo-
cation long before 10 o'clock In the
Senate there was much nervousness and
discussion as to how the Senate ought
to act when Washington appeared.
Should 1t stand or sit? Parliamentary
precedent was sought for in vain, and
John Adams was finally left without
instruction as to the Presidents recep-
ton. Then arose another debate as to
| how the Senate should receive the clerk
of tho House of Representatives, AMI
while the Senators were in the midst Of
the debate the Speaker OF the House,
closely followed by all the members
entered the chamber. That put stop
| to discussion, and for one hour and ten
inmates the two houses sat together
When the President arrived he was
received by the joint Congressional
committee and by them his coming was
announced to Congress. Just at this
time Chancelor Livingston discovered
that there was no bible in the Federal
building. His being grand master OF
the free Masons, however, relieved him
from this dilemma, for he remembered
that there was a Bible in the rooms of
St. John Lodge, No. /. These rooms
were in the immediate Yieinity~ u the
Federal building, ard .ue Bible made
its appearance without delay. Wash
lipgtJn was conducted 10 tho open gal
lery. in front of tho Senate chamber,
which looked out on Broad Street. He
was accompanied by John Adams, Gov.
Clinton aud Chancellor Livingston.
The multitude which thronged the
streets and houses shouted itself hoarse
when the hero appeared. Washington
advanced to the front of the ba cony,
laid bis hand on his heart, bowed
several times aud then sat down.
When Chancellor Livingston adj.
vanced toward him he arose and paid
the closest attention while the oath was
read. The open bible was lifted up
and Washington kissed Ii. Chancellor
Livingston cried, Long live Washing
ton, President ef the United Statesr'
Then Washington bowed once more TO
the people, while guns were fired and
the populace renewed its cheering
Washington WAS dressed in o suit of
dark brown cloth, with metal buttons
on which eagles were embossed. His
hair was dressed and powdered after
the fashion of the day and was worn in
bag. On his shoes were silver bu,k lCs
and at his side was sword
The President returned at once to the
Senate Chamber. When he returned
all arose, and, still standing, they
listened to the inaugural address. The
President was extremely nervous; he
trembled continuously. He attempted
couple of gestures, but they we're so
awkward that one of the spectators, in
writing of the AFFAIR. remarked that he
wished the President had not attempted
oratory. He did not like to feel for a
moment that Washington WAS not first
in everything. From the Senate Cham
| Der the President and a great crowd of
! legislators proceeded TO st Paul's
Church, where the chaplain Of the Sem
ate conducted services. Prayers for
the President were said and the re
Deum was sung, and then the President
returned to his official residence. AT
night there was o gorgeous display Of
fireworks. paid tor by private subsorip-
ton, which lasted over two hours.
The fiery beauties were witnessed by
the President from tho windows of
Chancellor Livingston's house, on the
lower part of Broadway. Illuminated
pictures Of Washington were numerous
but not always artistic or true to nature.
1.-The best picture said one of tho
chroniclers, Twas over the door of 4
baaT house. a placo which Washington
never freauents.n From the Chancel
lor's to his own residence tie President
returned on foot because the crowds
were so great that carriage would
have been useless. 1t was a great oc-
casion when the nation honored the
greatest of its citizens.
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