Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 60, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 April 1917 — WHEN COUNTRY WAS YOUNG [ARTICLE]

WHEN COUNTRY WAS YOUNG

Two Historic Inaugurals That Recall Early Days in the History of Our CountrjLWhen Madison took the oath he was escorted merely by two troops of cavalry, who brought him back to his own residence, which he had occupied as secretary of state under Jefferson. That night he was given the first inaugural ball at Long's hotel on Capitol hill, which, according to the newspapers of that day. was so crowded and hot that panes of the windows were broken to give more ventilation. The inauguration of Andrew Jackson was attended by a larger crowd than had ever visited the capital before, and the accommodations being poor, many slept ea the park benches. Jackson’s personality was one to excite curiosity, since, in addition to winning the battle of New Orleans and fighting in many Indian waA, he had fought several duels, threatened to bang everybody who opposed him, and broken several laws which did not suit him. Like Jefferson, lie was extremely democratic. On the day-he was inaugurated the White House was thrown open for a reception in the afternoon, and the whole nation was invited. The result was disastrous. Diplomats, great ladies and congressmen were trampled upon and jostled about by the proletariat, who stood upon the delicately upholstered chairs and sofas, grabbed the refreshments and smashed the china, and finally ended by carrying pails of punch and ices away with them.