The City of New York in the Year of Washington's Inauguration, 1789A. D. F. Randolph, 1889 - 244 páginas |
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Act passed Albany Aldermen Alexander Alexander Hamilton announced appeared appointed April attorney August born brick Broad Street Broadway building citizens City Tavern Columbia College committee Common Council congregation Congress Consistory corner Cortlandt Street Court Darby's Return death December died dollars Dutch Church east side election erected February Federal Hall feet long feet wide four Henry James January John Broome John Pintard John Sloss Hobart John Street July June ladies Lawrence Livingston March Mayor merchant minister Morris Nassau Street newspapers Nicholas November o'clock occupied October Old American Company performance Philadelphia preached Presbyterian present President published Queen Pearl Queen Street received removed Revolution Robert Samuel Provoost Secretary Senate September 1789 shillings Smith Society stone theatre Thomas tion Trinity Church Vice-President votes Wall Street Ward Washington Water Street west side William Samuel Johnson William Street Yale College
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Página 234 - ... on the death of any relation or friend, none of us, or any of our families will go into any further mourning-dress, than a black crape or ribbon on the arm or hat, for gentlemen, and a black ribbon and necklace for ladies, and we will discontinue the giving of gloves and scarves at funerals.
Página 216 - The display of boats," says Washington, in his private journal," which attended and joined on this occasion, some with vocal, and others with instrumental music on board, the decorations of the ships, the roar of cannon, and the loud acclamations of the people, which rent the...
Página 210 - SIR : I have the honor to transmit to your Excellency the information of your unanimous election to the office of President of the United States of America. Suffer me, sir, to indulge the hope, that so auspicious a mark of public confidence will meet your approbation, and be considered as a sure pledge of the affection and support you are to expect from a free and enlightened people.
Página 224 - His entrance on the balcony was hailed by universal shouts. He was evidently moved by this demonstration of public affection. Advancing to the front of the balcony, he laid his hand upon his heart, bowed several times, and then retreated to an arm-chair near the table. The populace appeared to understand that the scene had overcome him, and were hushed at once into profound silence. After a few moments Washington rose and again came forward.
Página 232 - I live a very dull life here and know nothing that passes in the town. I never go to any public place ; indeed I think I am more like a state prisoner than anything else.
Página 120 - And whereas the ministers of the gospel are, by their profession, dedicated to the service of God and the cure of souls, and ought not to be diverted from the great duties of their functions; therefore, no minister of the gospel, or priest of any denomination whatsoever, shall, at any time hereafter, under any pretence or description whatever, be eligible to, or capable of holding, any civil or military office or place within this state.
Página 47 - The venerable oaks and broken ground, covered with wild shrubs, which surround me, give a natural beauty to the spot, which is truly enchanting. A lovely variety of birds serenade me morning and evening, rejoicing in their liberty and security...
Página 222 - It seemed from the number of witnesses,' said a spectator of the scene, to be a solemn appeal to heaven and earth at once. Upon the subject of this great and good man, I may perhaps be an enthusiast; but I confess I was under an awful and religious persuasion, that the gracious Ruler of the universe was looking down at that moment, with peculiar complacency on an act, which to a part of his creatures, was so very important.
Página 210 - About ten o'clock I bade adieu to Mount Vernon, to private life, and to domestic felicity ; and, with a mind oppressed with more anxious and painful sensations than I have words to express, set out for New York in company with Mr.
Página 226 - ... it was a very touching scene, and quite of the solemn kind. His aspect, grave, almost to sadness ; his modesty, actually shaking ; his voice, deep, a little tremulous, and so low as to call for close attention ; added to the series of objects presented to the mind, and overwhelming it, — produced emotions of the most affecting kind upon the members. I, Pilgarlic, sat entranced. It seemed to me an allegory in which Virtue was personified, and addressing those whom she would make her votaries.