Complete issue of the Boston Patriot from April 7, 1809, four pages, 13.25 x 19.25, reporting on James Madison's inauguration of one month earlier. The column, in part: "On Saturday, James Madison, in obedience to the voice of his country, assumed the duties of President of the United States. The day, from its commencement to its close, was marked by the liveliest demonstrations of joy. It appeared as if the people, actuated by a general and spontaneous impulse, determined to manifest, in the strongest manner, the interest excited by this great event, and their conviction of the close connection between it and their happiness. For many days before, citizens from the adjacent, and even remote states, had been pouring into the city, until its capacity of accommodations was strained to the utmost...Mr. Jefferson arrived about 12 o'clock...Mr. Madison then rose and delivered the speech given heretofore. The oath of office was then administered to him by the chief justice Marshall; on which, and as the President retired, two rounds of minute guns were fired." The newspaper offers further information on the gubernatorial election, and features an interesting advertisement for a new edition of "The Federalist," the genius joint-work of James Madison, John Jay, and Alexander Hamilton, asserting that "for the opportunities of acquiring accurate views of the objects of the Federal constitution, no men were better qualified to explain this important carter of our rights." In fine condition, with scattered light staining.
