Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-25

| Just completed when he succeeded. The
| day of his econd-fnaugural was SO cold
\ however that the House had again to be
| resorted to. All subsequent oath-takings
| have however, been3upon the great portico
| II never saw such a crowd here before
Persons have come hys hundred miles to
| Jackson's first inaugural. Survivors of the
| revolution called upon Jackson at Gadsby's
Hotel before he left for the Capitol He
| rode alone In an open carriage accom-
| District of Columbia and the "Immorta,s
of Washington" An uproarious crowd fo:-
| lowed him to the White House, where he
had prepared generous spread for all
wrecked by the multitude. and much of the
| carpets, draperies and upholstery on the
| first floor was ruined. The second inaugu-
ration of Jackson was a quieter affair.
Van Buren, rode to the Capitol with Jack
son, the retiring President in a phaeton
built of wood from the frigate Constitution,
| presented to odd Hickory by the democ-
| racy of New York. They were preceded
| by splendid escort of cavalry and in
fantry. Van Buren, permitted Jackson to
continue in the White House until his de-
parture. a few days later. to the ''Hermi-
tage,' in Tennessee. In the evening there
was a grand ball in what is now Herman S
Theater.
First Big Inaugural.
The first inaugural program arranged on
a scale in any way comparable with those
of the present times was that of the first
Harrison, in 1871. The preceding campaign
had been one of unprecedented bitterness
and had given birth to many political clubs
Fully 10000 people were present. The
Baltimore wings gave Harrison a coach to
carry MIN IN the procession, but he pre-
ferred to ride on horseback. Floats in the
form Of log cabins, veterans who had
fought under "Old Tippecanoe," members
of the convention which had nominated him
and many organizations formed part of the
parade. Harrison attended three inaugural
balls in the evening, after holding a public
reception in the afternoon. Three inaugural
balls were again held when Polk came in
at the National Theater. Carusi's saloon
and the Washington assembly room. In
clement weather detracted from the bril-
liancy of the parade on that day and re-
suited in Harrison's death a few weeks
later.
The Taylor inaugural was a big affair
One hundred marshals of the parade divi-
sions paid their respects to the general at
3 in the morning. With large military
escort he rode to the Capitol behind four
gray horses. He stopped on the way for
Polk, the retiring President, at Irvings
Hotel. where the latter had repaired from
the White House. About 10000 people lis
tened to his inaugural address. In the
evening military and civic balls were held
at three places. Pierce rode to his oath
taking In barouche presented by Boston
friends. The attendance at his Inaugural
ton was doubled at that of Buchanan. For
the inaugural ball a large temporary hall
was constructed on Judiciary Square Presi-
dent Buchanan and ex-Presdent Pierce
joined in the festivity, a supper being held
at midnight.
Sharpshooters Guard Lincoln.
Lincoln left Springfield as early as Feb
ruary II, when he started his journey to
Washington to receive the oath Of office.
81 leave, not knowing when or whether
ever / may return, with a task before me
greater than that which rested upon Wash
ington,'' were his parting words to his fell
lowtownsmen. He arrived in Washington
February %. So great was the feeling in
the country at that time that 1t was thought
best by the authorities to post. upon he
roofs of buildings along the route of the
procession to and from the Capitol, sharp
shooters provided with forty rounds of ball
cartridges each and kept in their places all
day. The program for the procession was
arranged by Generals Scott, Sumner and
Stone. Buchanan, the retiring President.
as well as Senators Baker and Pierce were
seated in the same carriage with Lincoln
They were headed by a bodyguard of cav
airy, infantry and riflemen. Upon a plat
form erected on the east portico of the
Capitol President t4incoln read his inaug-
ural address in the presence of 10000 peo-
pie. Stephen A. Douglas, his rival for the
presidency, held Lincolns hat during the
ceremonies. Chief Justice fancy admins
tered the oath of office. The inaugural ball
was again given in a temporary building In
judiciary Square. Lincoln was given the
oath the second time by Chief Justice
Chase and the inaugural ball was held
in the model room of the patent Of
flee, this being the first occasion when
federal building was utilized for the pur-
pose.
Grant j ohnson Incident.
Grants first Inauguration eclipsed all pre-
procaSSiOn moved in
eight divisions The President-elect rode to
the Capitol in an open carriage, accompanied
by General Rawlins, the members of his
late staff following. His relations with
Johnson were known to be strained, and it
was thought improper to drive them to the
Capitol in the same vehicle. 1t was pro-
rosed to escort them in separate carriages,
abreast of each other. but the suggestion
naturally angered Johnson, who abSented
himself from the entire ceremony. the
oath was administered by Chief Justice
Chase and the ball was held in the north
wing of the treasury. The second Grant
ball was given in Judiciary Square, in
temporary structure costing $4,000. The
day was the coolest inauguration on record.
Hayes was inaugurated twice. although
he served but one term. March fell on
Sunday, and 'as a matter of precaut1on ne
took the oath privately in the red parlor OF
the White House Saturday night In the
presence of President Grant and several
others Again on Monday he took the oath
publicly Because the uncertainty of the
preceding campaign remained almost up to
the very day of his oath-taking there was
no elaborate preparation for his induction
into office. At $50 In the afternoon ne
served a sumptuous lunch in the family
dining room of the White House. In the
evening there was a torchlight procession
and a reception to the new President in the
Willard Hotel The Garfield inaugural ball
was held in the unfinished National Mu-
scum building, already outgrown and snort
ly to be replaced by larger and grander
structure.
Cleveland in Four Parades.
Cleveland's first inaugural holds the rec
ord for attendance-1750 600. On that occa-
sion the precedent of holding the inaugural
ball in the court of the pension office was
set. All inaugural balls since that time
have been held there, although Congress
has agreed that Roosevelt's will be the last.
The wettest Inauguration was that OF
Harrison the younger. Nevertheless 10000
men braved the elements and Pennsylvania
avenue was a "heaving sea OF shining UNI
brelIas'' The venerable eX-Vice President
Hannibal Hamlin, in his ninetieth year, was
present at the ceremonies. Mr. Cleveland
was conspicuous figure in four successive
inaugural parades, the two which escorted
him to his own induction into office. that OF
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