The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-05

his handsome appearance. dignified bear
! ing and somewhat unusual oratorical
powers.
Lincoln was inaugurated with degree
of military preparation that gave an out
| ward sign of the disturbed condition Of
the country. For the first time the SOL
diers were in line with a purpose beyond
that of display. large force of regular
troops had been ordered to Washington.
ard precautions were taken on every side
to prevent an attack upon the life of the
, President-elect. Lincoln himself showed
no sign of apprehension. He delivered his
inaugural address in the presence of a
vast throng. Stephen A. Douglas, his rival
at the polls. standing beside him and hold
ing his hat. In the evening Lincoln held
public reception at the White House
The second inaugural of the war Pres:-
dent was also conducted with great pre-
caution. ard was attended with much mis-
giving on the part of those having charge
of the ceremonies.
Johnsons accession to office was con-
Quoted with the unobtrusiveness natural
upon the occasion of the tragic death of
Lincoln. He took the oath privately at
his hotel.
Grant rode TO the Capitol alone. because
the retiring President was dissatisfied
with the arrangement of carriages. it hav-
ing been decided that they should occupy
separate cOnveyaIces side by side. The
military display was dominant in the
parade, many thousands of the veterans
VINO had followed the President-eiect in
his great campaigns being in line. The
weather at the time of Grants second
inaugural was so Indictment as TO be
unique in the memory of the oldest Wash
ingtOnians. Never before, however, had
there been assembled such Il number of
militia organizations, but owing to the
intense cold and bitter blasts OF north-
west wind, many OF the visiting companies
refused 20 take their places in the line.
Hayes inaugural was attended with
considerable precautionary measures,
owing to existing political excitement \
formidable BODY of troops was on hand.
and the President took the oath of Office
on the Sd of March, in private to guard
against possible interruption which had
been threatened. He repeated the cere-
mony openly, however. on the stand be-
fore the Capitol two days later
The inauguration of Garfield was a
~ INFANT sAAdlls 4 ASeAAhtS tNA2A5 AAt pAtS-
ence on the floor of the Senate when he
entered OF General Hancock. his unsuc-
cessful rival for the Presidency.
Like Hayes, Arthur twice took the oath
of Office Upon being notified of the death
OF Garfield he took the oath at his home
in New YorK. Two days later he came to
Washington and was again sworn in, this
time in the Vice Presidents room in the
Capitol, where he read brief inaugural
address TO the few persons gathered there.
There were no other ceremonies.
CIeveIand's first Inauguration gave rise
to the expression Cleveland weather."
The day was as balmy as any in late
spring. The crowd, too, was the greatest
ever known to attend the Inauguration of
a President, and the procession was IN
usually long and attractive.
At the Inauguration Of Benjamin Har-
rison, four years later. the display was
imposing. although the rain poured down
continually, turning the bright flags and
bunting into a neutral tint. and neeess.-
ta;ine the troops wearing their Overcoats.
The President delivered his address in the
open air sheltered beneath an umbrella
7 he weather on the occasion OF Cleve-
lands second Inauguration was in decided
contrast to that attending his first. a wet
snow throwing something of a damper o.:
the proceedings. The military display.
however, was effective, an impressive
showing Icing made by the National
Guard froul Pennsylvania. New York, and
other nearby States. Il was noted that
Mr.. Cleveland sat in his open carriage
with his hat off, along the entire lire Of
march.
The Inauguration of Mr.. Mckinney four
years asO had everything in its favor
Fine weather. a magnificent parade, and
a large crowd were all in evidence. After
his return 10 the White House at the
conclusion Of the ceremonies at the Cap
itol the President took walk, unat-
tended, along Pennsylvania Avenue. re-
spending courteousiy to the many salutes
with which he was greeted by pedestrians
who recognized him.