Passaic City record., 1893-09-16

A dispatch from Washington says The
birth df baby in the White House, few
days ago, was an event in which more than
usual interest was felt. In an incredibly
short space Of time the news that daugh.
ter had been born to President Cleveland
was known in Congress. and was spread
through all the departments. Doctor Bry-
ant, who accompanied the President and Mrs.
Cleveland back from Gray Gables and took
up his quarters in the White House, was the
attending physician.
Just before the occurrence the gates lead
ing through the rear part of the Executive
Park were closed to insure absolute Guiet
about the mansion. Earlier in the day or
ders had been issued suspending the regular
afternoon concert of the Marine band for that
day and the rest of the season.
The President during the morning at
tended as closely as usual TO his official du-
ties He signed two bills passed by Congress
In connection with the celebration of the
Tooth anniversary of the founding of the
Capitol, and gave an informal reception TO
Prince Yorinito Komatsu, grandnephew OF
the Mikado of Japan, who is travelling in
cognito in this country The Prince was ac-
companied to the White House by Secretary
Gresham, the Japanese Minister, some at
taches OF the Japanese Legation and by his
travelling companion, Prince NJ. s. Nagasiki,
Minister of Ceremonies OF the Mikado's
household
The President absented himself from his
office shortly before IL O'Clock, and remained
anxiously awaiting a message. When in
formed by Doctor Bryant and the professional
nurse of Mrs. Cleveland's safety. he at once
went to his wife'S chamber, and two hours
afteryard quietly re-entered his office and
authorized Mr. Thurber to confirm rumor
which by this time was all over the city
The closest reticence was maintained at
the White House as to the event. The first
statement given out was that it occurred at
o. m. Later it was permitted to be known
that the event occurred exactly at noon Tho
President was informed by Doctor Bryant,
but it is said did not mention it to Private
Secretary Thurber until P. m. In the mean
time the news had become known outside,
the first public mention being made OF it in
the War Department
Immediately after the news had been con-
f1rmed members of the Cabinet and their
wives called to congratulate the President
and to leave their cards for Mrs. Cleveland.
Mr.. Olney happened to be at the White House
when the President came back to his Office
from the sick room shortly after O'Clock.
and was the first member ofthe official family
TO tender his good wishes.
Bunches of roses from intimate friends
poured into the White House, and there
was general air of suppressed excitement
grants Of congratulation were received from
all parts of the country. The baby IS bright
eyed and healthy looking. 1t has not yet
been weighed but is said to be of good size.
This is the first child born to President
In the White Honse. though there have been
other births in the Executive Mansion. OF
the babies who first saw the light of day
in the old house, probably only two were
living, until this happy event added an
other. One is Mrs. Mary Donelson-Wllcox,
q daughter of Andrew D0nelsOa. nephew
of President Jackson and the private
secretary and confidential adviser ol
s.Old Hickory during his entire official
lie. and the other is Julia Dent Grant, the
first child born TO Colonel and Mrs. Fred
Grant. and now young lady just past sweet
sixteen Mr.. and Mrs. Donelson had two
other children born In the White House,
which, with grandchild of president Jeffer-
son ana another OF President Tyler. CONF
plete the list.
OF christening fetes in the old mansion
Mrs. Wilcox has said of the event in which
she took the most important part
s:Both Houses were invited. and for few
minutes was of more Importance than any
Of the great diplomats, jurists or Statesmen
Mt the capital Over near the big window OF
the East Room the ceremony was performed,
Uncle Jackson holding me in his arms, and
Martin Van Buren, standing as godfather,
while Miss Cora Livingston. daughter OF the
Secretary OF State. and the reigning belle and
beauty OF that Administration, took upon
herself the responsibilities of godmother..
was said to have behaved very well during
the ceremony.
when Miss Julia Dent Grant was christ
ened the company invited by President and
Mrs. Grant assembled in the Blue Room,
where the ceremony occurred The last
christening to take place in the Blue
Room was during the first part OF
President Harrisons term, when his
granddaughter. Mary Lodge Mckee. was
baptized with water from the river Jordan,
and the Clergyman officiating was the baby's $
grandfather, the venerable Doctor Scott
The presence Of four generations OF the fam
lily made notable gathering. and one prob