Democratic Sentinel, Volume 22, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 February 1898 — Where Washington Took the Oath. [ARTICLE]

Where Washington Took the Oath.

An interesting relic of the early days of the republic was discovered by workmen remodeling the old Senate chamber in the Court of Common Pleas building, adjoining Independence Hall. In the course of the work the court platform was

removed and underneath it was found aa old platform, which the members believa was that of the Senate chamber, and they argue that there is little or no room to doubt that upon these boards George W ashington was inaugurated President. Ihe historical associations of this building, and particularly of the room in which the old platform was fount!, are thus briefly recorded on the tablet placed on the Chestnut street wall: “In this building sat the first Senate and first House cl Representatives of the United States of America. He.t in George was inaugurat'd President March. Ibb.i, and closed his official career when herein; clso. Job:i Adams was inaugurated second President of the United States March 4, lio7.” —Philadelphia Ledger.