Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-15
Simple Ceremonies When Washington
Entered Upon Second Term,
JUDGE GUSHING ADMINISTERED OATH
Subsequent Occasions, Including
the First in This City.
TWO TERMS

The second Inauguration of a President
| that of Washington for his second term
which took place in Philadelphia March
4, 1893, was somewhat different from the
initial event of the kind in New York April
| 80, 1889, described in a contribution to The
Star by DR.. S. c. Busey, published Janu-
ary %.
A paper bearing date of March s. 1893.
| noticed the second Inauguration as follows:
Yesterday, the 4th of March. 1893. our
beloved and venerable George Washington
| came into the Senate chamber of Congress
and took the usual oath of office, which
was administered to him by Judge Gushing
at noon, in presence Of an immense con-
course of his fellow citizens, members Of
both houses Of the United States legisla-
ture, and several foreign ministers. con-
suls, &c. There was likewise an assem-
blage of ladies attending on this solemn &C.
casion-and the day was extremely serene,
for Providence has always smiled on the
day Of this man, and on the glorious cause
which he has espoused, of liberty and
equality.
After taking the oath the President re-
turned as he had come, without pomp or
| ceremony; but on his departure from the
House the people could no longer refrain
from obeying the genuine dictates of their
hearts. and they saluted him with three
cheers"
The President was driven from his house.
the Morris mansion, to Congress Hall In a
coach drawn by six horses, and there was a
large assemblage in the streets, every place
inside having been filled before the hour
set for the ceremony. Two gentlemen with
wands with difficulty opened the way to the
entrance to the Senate chamber, in which
the members of the House had Joined the
senator's AS Washington entered the as
semblase arose and remained standing till
he reached the Vice Presidents chair. He
q a IN
proper occasion he would endeavor to eX-
press his appreciation for the distinguished
honor conferred and of the confidence re-
posed in him by 1.-The people of united
America" adding before taking the oath:
"If it shall be found during my adminis-
tration of the government l have In any
instance violated willingly or knowingly the
injunction thereof. may (besides mourning
constitutional punishmenD be subject to the
upbraidings Of all who are now witnesses
Of the present solemn ceremony"
The oath was then administered by Assoc
ciate Justice VIM. Gushing, the President
repeating the words after the justice
Washington soon afterward retired, being
heartily cheered as he left the building and
in the afternoon he received the congratu-
lations of many Of the people.
Inauguration of John Adams.
The third Inauguration took place March
4. 1897. when John Adams stepped up from
the vice presidency. and 1t was the last
to take place at the birthplace Of the nation
1t was memorable occasion, marking as
it did Washington's retirement from public
life, and it was, in addition, the last meet
ing of Washington and Jefferson. Mr..
Adams afterward wrote of the event that
many ladies were present, and believe
there was scarcely dry eye but Washing
TONS.
Mr.. jefferson had taken the oath as Vice
President at IL o'clock. The ceremony of
ilaugurating the President took place in
t1,., tatf -ac' 1,on hi
filled to overlooking, as also the streets ad-
jacent to the building. Mr. Adams was
escorted to the House by the members of
the cabinet Of Washington, whom he con-
erng, Secretary of State: Oliver Wolcott,
Secretary of the Treasury: James McHenry
Secretary of War, and Charles Lee, Attor-
ney General. They We're accompanied by
the marshal of Pennsylvania, Mr.. Lenox.
Washington had entered a few moments
before. There were also present Chief JUS
tice Ellsworth and Associate Justices Cush-
ing, Wilson and Iredell of the Supreme
the Speakers chair, where the oath of
office was administered by the chief JUS
tice. Mr.. Adams then read his inaugural
paper of exceeding interest, for even
There were difficulties with France, and
the Presdent-elect had been charged with
favoring a monarchial form of government
With telling effect Mr.. Adams repealed the
latter charge, ana was VOclIerOuSly cneereQ.
William Duer, who had served in the con-
ttnental congress, wrote Of this occasion:
AT the close Of the ceremony, as the VEN
cradle hero moved toward the door, there
was rush from the gallery that threat
ened the lives of those who were most
eager to catch a last look. Some of us
effected our escape by slipping down the
pillars
Washington and Adams were heartily
cheered they left the hall, and while en-
route to their homes. The rejoicings were,
however, somewhat dampened, for 1t was
known that Washington would leave the
city in q few days.
In the afternoon Washington called on
Adams and again congratulated him. ex-
pressing the hope that his administration
would be happy, successful and honorable.
and at night 1t took the form of i1lumina-
lions. The merchants Of Philadelphia gave
Washington a dinner at the circus build
ing, at which there were 240 covers. This
closed the day Washington remained five
days in the temporary capital, and with
Mrs. Washington set out for Mt Vernon
the 9th of the month.
Washington city had been selected for
the permanent capital and was being pre-
pared for the reception Of the President,
Congress and the government, and the &C.
cupancy Of Philadelphia for ten years was
approaching close. Since this period the
istered here excepting that to Mr.. Arthur,
on the death Of Mr.. Garfield, which was
taken in New York, and, of course. was
unaccompanied by any ceremonies.
First at Washington City.
For the fourth presidential term-that Of
Thomas Jefferson-the inauguration was
in this city, and this was the initial
event Of the kind in the permanent
capital. What ever else may be said
of Jefersonian simplicity. this was an
occasion for its exercise. The Capitol
building, public offices and many houses
were unfinished, and there had been no
street improvements made. In such por-
ton of the north wing Of the Capitol as
could be used, both houses Of Congress
met, and the sessions Of the Supreme Court
Of the United States, and Of the local
courts were held there. From the Capt.
toll, near what Is now New Jersey avenue,
there was a narrow roadway to the lower
ferry, across the Eastern branch to Poplar
point another wagon road reached the
navy yard, and one crossed the commons
to the northeast boundary Of the city. Be-
tween the Capitol and the western section
of the city, there were two roads, one on
what is now Pennsylvania avenue. on low
ground skirting the Tiber, over which, at
I'd street, was rude bridge, and the other
took northwest direction from the