The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-04


the scene being in Davis hotel Amerl-
can eagles lowered over Mr.. Monroe,
| when he took the oath of office. as wen
as over his successor, John Quincy Al
ans. and were regarded as good omens
by the prophets of those days;
Mr.. Adams was chosen by the house
of representatives. and because the struec
gle was protracted until near the LIST OF
March there was little opportunity to ar
range for a demonstration when he sue
ceeded Mr.. Monroe. Nevertheless, the
people turned to the task with VIII;
and PENNSYLVANIA avenue was decorated
with q lavishness unknown before that
day.
Andrew Jackson had been recently be-
reaved in the death of his wife when ne
assumed the presidential office, so the
ceremonies were in minor key and win
as little display as was consistent VIII
the nature of the event. A feature oI
the Inauguration was Il carriage built OF
the hull of the frigate Constitution. IN
which Mr. Jackson rode with Mr.. van
Buren, to and from the capitol. fresl-
dent jackson delivered his inaugural ad-
dress to the people from the east front
of the capitol.
Van Buren's Inauguration was lacking
in distinctive features. There was
good show of military force. and the
usual display of bunting, and great
gathering in Washington of the presl-
dents party followers.
Up to the date of the inauguration OF
William Henry Harrison, besides the
United States regular troops and civil,
ians, only the militia of the District or
Columbia participated in the professions.
On that occasion, however. there were
many organizations of the citizen soldiery
from the states in line. The ceremonies
were drawn out to the utmost, and pollt-
zeal features were prominent. The log
ca bin was drawn in line, and the protec-
tive doctrine, then victorious. was Illus
trated in its workings by looms and other
devices symbolic of American industries
and labor. Theg reatest crowd known in
Washington up to that time gathered
to witness the sights, and as Gen. Har-
risOn rode down the avenue on horse
back, his guard of honor formed from u
battalion of soldiers who had served
under him in the Tippecanoe campaign.
he had a continuous ovation. A month
later Vice President Tyler took the oath
of Office as president at his own home
in Washington without ceremony. in de-
ference to the greif-stricken city. which
mourned the death of the president.
President Polk had to face bad wealth
er when he was inaugurated. This dim
med the display out of doors, though he
insisted on addressing the people from
the east front of the capitol. A very
successful ball at night redeemed in some
measure the evil effects of the weather.
President Zachary Taylor was obliged
to postpone the ceremonies of his inaugu-
ration for one day. because the 4th of
March fell on Sunday The celebration
on the succeeding day was all that could
be desired: there was fine procession
with much military from other cities.
and fully 10000 persons gathered before
the capitol to hear his address. Fill
more succeeded to the presidential office
through the death of President Taylor,
and although he took his oath before
congress, there was little other ceremony.
Pierce and Buchanan had eventful in
auguratiOns. the former in snowstorm.
The crowds were large Oh each occa-
sion.
Lincoln was inaugurated with de-
gree of military preparation that gave an
outward sign of the disturbed condition
of the country. For the first time the
soldiers were in line. with II purpose be-
yond that of display. 4 large force of
regular troops had been ordered to Wash
ington. and on every side precautions
were taken to prevent an attack upon
tiit IslhNolh ulHlStll.
however. showed no sign of apprehen-
sion. He delivered his inaugural address
in the presence of Il vast throng. his rival
at the polls. Stephen A. Douglass, stand
ing beside him and holding his hat. In
the evening Lincoln held n public recep-
ton at he White House. His second in
auguration was also conducted with great
precautions and with many misgvings
by those in charge of the ceremonies.
JohnsOn's induction into office was nee
essarily conducted with the greatest eau
ton, owing to the excitement resulting
from the assassination of Lincoln. He
took the oath in private at his hotel.
Grant rode to the capitol alone, because
the retiring president was dissatisfied
with the arrangement of carriages, il
having been decided that they should oc-
cupy separate cOnveyances side by side.
The military feature dominated every
thing in the parade. including, as i, did.
many thousands of the veterans who had
followed the general in his great cam
paigns. The second Inauguration of Pres
ident Grant was so bleak and repeiient,
80 far as the weather was concerned, thar
it has become tradition in Washington.
Never before had there been such a nu-
merous assemblage of militia organiza-
tons and picturesque features for Il pa
rade here, but owing 10 the intense cold
and the bitter blasts of northwest winds.
many Of the visiting companies refused
to take their places in the dine and those
who did suffered terribly, some of the
naval cadets paying the penalty with
their lives.
Hayes Inauguration was in a measure
BILE degree similar TO I.incoln's. for il was
again believed to be necessary to guard
his person from attack. A fOrmdabl
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