Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1917-03-02

of the president, his family and guests
invited by the chief executive. up the
avenue at least as far as X street
Inauguration of Washington.
1t is almost 1873 years since the first
Inauguration of the first president OF
the United States Of America. George
Washington left Mount Vernon for
New York city. the temporary capital
OF the young republic. bearing wits
him deep sense Of his new RESPONSE
biiitles. The people converted his jour
ney into triumphal march. There
were no railways in those days. the
roads were heavy, the way was long.
and horses cannot travel as swiftly as
steam cars, and. though the first
Wednesday Of March, which happened
to be on the 4th of the month. had
been appointed for the day of the in
auguration. it was the 30th Of April.
1880, before it took place.
On that day George Washington
went in procession to the federal build
ing, at Wall and Broad streets. where
he was received in the senate chamber,
and thence proceeded to the balcony.
When he appeared shout went up
from the crowd gathered beneath the
balcony. After he had taken the oath
of office Chancellor Livingston stepped
forward and. raising his hand. cried.
Long live George Washington, presi-
dent Of the United States!
Washington's second Inauguration
took place in the senate chamber Of
Independence hall at Philadelphia,
which was the seat of government
from 100 until 1900. The oath was
administered by Justice William Cush-
ing of the supreme court. The Occa-
sion. like the man who dominated it,
was simple and dignifed. The presi-
dent wore the costume portrayed in
the well known Stuart picture.
Thomas jefferson was the first presi-
dent to be inaugurated in Washington
city. Tradition asserts that he rode
on horseback to the capitol and tied
his horse to a nearby fence while he
took the oath. A better authenticated
story has it that he went on foot and
was escorted by company Of militia
artillery.
This story goes on to relate that he
was preceded by company OF rife
men from yandria, dressed in the
old Continent; uniform of buff breech.
es and sky Bit clawhammer coat with
brass buttons md yellow facings. Mr..
Jefferson was supported OH either side
by Republican member of the senate
and was followed by nearly all the Re-
publican members of the house and
quite Il large cOncourse of citizens, all
on foot. the rear Of the procession be-
ing brought up by a company of artH-
lery. Reaching the capitol. he was
met at the door of the senate chamber
by Aaron Burr. who had just taken the
oath as vice president. AS he entered
the capitol there was salvO OF ar
tillery. and another salvO greeted his
exit.
Held Lincoln's Hat.
When Abraham Lincoln went to
Washington the country was on the
verge of civil war. Special precautions
were necessary. The regular army
was called upon for duty of more than
an ornamental nature. Sharpshooters
were stationed on the roofs and in Win
dows of houses overlooking the line Of
march. General Scott had in the city
two batteries. a few companies OF reg
ulars-G53 men, exclusive Of some ma.
rines-and the corps of picked Wash.
ingtOn volunteers. President Buchanan
left the White House in an open car
riage, escorted by company of sap
pers and miners. At Wizards hotel
the president elect entered the carriage.
and the two passed through Pennsyl.
vania avenue to the capitol. General
Scott with his regulars marched flank
ing the move nlent in parallel streets"
His two batteries controlled the plateau
extending before the east front Of the
capitol. Lincoln .:aS introduced by
Senator Baker of Oregon. and Senator
Douglas held his silk hat while he de-
liTered his address.
On March 4. 1855. the Inauguration
of Grover Cleveland. the first Demo-
cratic president elected in twenty .rour
years. was accompanied by fine wealth
err. In 1893 when Mr., Cleveland again
was inauSurated. after four years of
Republican rule. the great pageant was
spoiled by the weather conditions.
simple swearing In Of a president
was that of Theodore Roosevelt in
Buffalo Sept Il. 1901. President Nc
Kinley was assassnatcd on the Pan
American exposition grounds. and Mr.
RCoSovcl. who was vice president. be-
rau1e president. The oath was admin
islered in the parlor of the home Of
Ansley Wilcox. Della ware avenue. Buff
falO
March 3. 1909. the weather bureau in
Washington sent out fair and cooler"
as the forecast for the following day
set for the Inauguration of President
William Howard Taft. One Of the
worst storms in the history of the
weather bureau swept the national
capital and the surrounding country
on that day. The storm was so severe
that it was impossible to inargurate
Mr. Taft ont of doors. and for the first
time in seventy-six years the ceremO-
MES were held IN the senate chamber,
while thousands stood in the snow and