Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-02
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Inc Federal building was crowded almost 10
snHocation long before 10 O'Clock. I'm the SEN
ate there was much nervousness and discussion
as 10 now the Senate ought to act when WASH
ineton appeared Should 1t stand or sit ?
parliamentary precedent was sought for in vain.
ana john Adams was finally left without instruc-
uons as TO the Presidents reception. Then
arose another debate to how the Senate
shouid receive the clerk of the House Of Rep
fesentatlyes. and 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 dis.
cussion.
On his arrival at the Federal hall, Washington
was received by the Joint congressional COM
mlttee and by them his coming was announced
TO Congress Just at this time Chancellor Liv-
ingston discovered that there was no Bible in
the Federal building. and one had to be procured
in haste from the rooms OF st. John lodge OF
Free Masons near by. When Washington en-
tered the Senate chamber the members of the
two houses of Congress there assembled stood up
ami remained standing until ne had been con-
Quoted TO a seat by John Adams, the Vice-Pres-
ident, who had taken the oath of office on the
2lst of Anril. Mr.. Adams soon announced to
Gen. washington that all was In readiness for
him to take the oath. Washington was con-
Quoted TO the open gallery in front of the Sem
ate chamber. which looked out on Broad street.
he was accompanied by John Adams, Gov.
Clinton. and Chancellor Livingston. The null
shouted itself hOarse when the hero appeared.
Washington advanced to the front of the bal
cony. laid his hand on his heart, bowed several
times and then sat down.
Washington was dressed in q full suit of dark
brown cloth. with white silk stockings, all of
American manufacture: silver shOe-buckles and
his hair tied and powdered. 4 steel-hilted
sword. which he always wore on public and
cOurtly occasions. hung by his side.
The oath was read slowly and distinctly by
the chancellor. the hand Of Washington lying at
the same time on the open Bible. MIR. Otis
would have raised the Bible to his lips. but he
bowed down and kissed it reverently. As he
took the oath, and in act of kissing the Bible
he was observed audiby to say 81 swear" adj
ding. with closed eyes as If to gather all his
being into the mOmentouS act. 80 help me
God" Then the chancellor said. at is DONE"
and turning to the multitude. waved his hand
and with loud voice exclaimed. Long live
George Washington. President of the United
States" AT this moment a flag was displayed
from the cupOla of the hall, and at this gnai
the artillery Numbered its salute from the Bat
terry. the bells rang out their joyful peals and
the multitude rent the air with acclamations.
The President returned at once to the Senate
chamber. When he entered all arose. and, still
standing. listened to his inaugural address.
The President was extremely nervous he
trembled continuously. He attempted couple
of gestures. but they were so awkward that
one of the spectators in writing of the affair re-
marked that he wished the President had not
attempted OratOTy. From the Senate chamber
the President and great crowd of legislators
proceeded to st. PauIs church. where the chap
lain of the Senate conducted services. Prayers
for the President were said and the TIE Deum
was sung and then the President returned to
his official residence. At night there was dis
play of fireworks. witnessed by the President
from the windows OF Chancellor LivingstOn's
house. on the lower part of Broadway. From
the chancellOr's to his own residence the Pres
ident returned on foot. because the crowds were
so great that a carriage would have been USE
less.
Washington's Second Inauguration.
Washington took the oath the second time on
March 4, 1913. in the hall on Chestnut street,
corner Of 9Th. Philadelphia. where Congress then
heldits sittings There was dense crowd about
the hall when Washington drove up in a superb
coach. drawn by six white horses. Two gentle
men. bearing long white wands. preceded Wash
ingtOn from the Coach. opening way for him
up the steps through the crowd and into the
hall of the Senate. On either side of the broad
aisle were seated the members of the Senale and
House, who arose on his entrance and remained
standing till he had passed through the hall and
taken the Speakers seat upon the platform at
the further end of the hall.
Washington was dressed in full suit of rich
black velvet. his lower limbs in short clothes.
WIFI huet-DuCkieS anu Dldck SILK
stockings. His shoes. which were brightly la
PANIED. were surmOunted with large, square
silver buckles. In his hand he carried q plain
cooked hat decorated with the American cock
ade. His hair, powdered, was gathered into a
black silk bag, on which was bow of black
ribbon. Hewore alight dress sword, with green
shagreen scabbard and richly ornamented
hilt.
At the head of the Senate stood Thomas JEFF
fersOn, in a blue coat. single breasted with
large bright basket buttons. his vest and small
clothes of crimson. The oath was administered
by Judge Cushing.
Washington arising from his seat after few
minutes. drew from his breast roll of manu-
script. proceeded to read his address and at its
conclusion. laying the manuscript upon tine table
and resuming his seat for few moments. rose
and withdrew. the members remaining and
standing until he had passed from the chamber
The paper was then taken up by the clerk of the
House and again read from beginning to end.
John Adams.
John Adams was inaugurated in the hall of
the House of Representatives at Philadelphia.
Saturday. March4, 1891. In letter written to