One of the best issues to be had on Washington's first inauguration...
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May 02, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, April 29 - May 2, 1789 In the world of significant American newspapers, this issue ranks among the best.
This is issue number 6 of the newspaper which was essentially the mouthpiece of the new federal government. Any significant (and even insignificant) report from Congress would often find its way to this newspaper before most others as the Gazette of the United States was published in the nation's capital at that time, New York City. When the federal government moved to Philadelphia late in 1790 so did this newspaper.
History tells us that George Washington was sworn into office on the balcony of New York's Federal Hall on April 30, 1789. This issue reports on page 3 that very historic event, and also includes Washington's inaugural address which was delivered in the senate chamber.
The report begins: "On Thursday last, agreeably to the resolution of both Houses of Congress, the inauguration of THE PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES was solemnized. At nine o'clock, A.M. The people assembled in the several churches, with the Clergy of the respective denominations, to implore the blessing of Heaven upon the new government, its favor and protection to the PRESIDENT, and success & acceptance to his administration..." and what followed is text on the procession from Washington's house to the Federal State House, and eventually: "...in the presence of an immense concourse of citizens, the Oath, prescribed by the Constitution, was administered to him by the Hon. R. R. Livingston, Esq. Chancellor of the State of New York. The Chancellor then proclaimed him THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, which was followed by the instant discharge of 13 cannon...". with a bit more, and then: "...He then retired with the two Houses to the Senate Chamber, where he made the following Speech:" This is followed by the inaugural address which takes an entire column, and is signed in type: George Washington (see).
There is additional reporting on the inaugural events which can be seen in the photos.
Certainly of less significance but worth mentioning is the back page address to George Washington from the Mayor & city of Alexandria, concerning Washington leaving Mount Vernon to be inaugurated President of the United States. This is followed by Washington's reply signed by him in type: G. Washington (see).
This issue is of such significance that it has been reprinted, and the reprints turn up with much frequency. Indeed, it appears as one of 18 issues on the Library of Congress's "Information Circular on Authenticating Old Newspapers".
This is a genuine issue. Disbound at one time from a bound volume, just a slight bit of moderate wear, some foxing to portions of pages 3 and 4. A period correction to a word in the inaugural address can be seen in the photos, as well as a period writing of "Senate" at the head of the address. The margins are very nice and even. There is just a slight bit of loss at the blank spine margin from having been disbound (see photos).
A newspaper for the best of collections, and one which rarely surfaces in today's market.
This is issue number 6 of the newspaper which was essentially the mouthpiece of the new federal government. Any significant (and even insignificant) report from Congress would often find its way to this newspaper before most others as the Gazette of the United States was published in the nation's capital at that time, New York City. When the federal government moved to Philadelphia late in 1790 so did this newspaper.
History tells us that George Washington was sworn into office on the balcony of New York's Federal Hall on April 30, 1789. This issue reports on page 3 that very historic event, and also includes Washington's inaugural address which was delivered in the senate chamber.
The report begins: "On Thursday last, agreeably to the resolution of both Houses of Congress, the inauguration of THE PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES was solemnized. At nine o'clock, A.M. The people assembled in the several churches, with the Clergy of the respective denominations, to implore the blessing of Heaven upon the new government, its favor and protection to the PRESIDENT, and success & acceptance to his administration..." and what followed is text on the procession from Washington's house to the Federal State House, and eventually: "...in the presence of an immense concourse of citizens, the Oath, prescribed by the Constitution, was administered to him by the Hon. R. R. Livingston, Esq. Chancellor of the State of New York. The Chancellor then proclaimed him THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, which was followed by the instant discharge of 13 cannon...". with a bit more, and then: "...He then retired with the two Houses to the Senate Chamber, where he made the following Speech:" This is followed by the inaugural address which takes an entire column, and is signed in type: George Washington (see).
There is additional reporting on the inaugural events which can be seen in the photos.
Certainly of less significance but worth mentioning is the back page address to George Washington from the Mayor & city of Alexandria, concerning Washington leaving Mount Vernon to be inaugurated President of the United States. This is followed by Washington's reply signed by him in type: G. Washington (see).
This issue is of such significance that it has been reprinted, and the reprints turn up with much frequency. Indeed, it appears as one of 18 issues on the Library of Congress's "Information Circular on Authenticating Old Newspapers".
This is a genuine issue. Disbound at one time from a bound volume, just a slight bit of moderate wear, some foxing to portions of pages 3 and 4. A period correction to a word in the inaugural address can be seen in the photos, as well as a period writing of "Senate" at the head of the address. The margins are very nice and even. There is just a slight bit of loss at the blank spine margin from having been disbound (see photos).
A newspaper for the best of collections, and one which rarely surfaces in today's market.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
