Life and works of Abraham Lincoln . session, he de-livered the Inaugural Address. After Mr. Lincoln had concluded the readingof the address, the venerable Chief Justice admin-istered the oath, which Mr. Lincoln received sol-emnly and with emotion. The Chief Justice ven-tured to bestow his benisons, the venerable ex-President offered his congratulations heartily,and the change of administration was accom-plished—the renaissance was begun. ^Old thingshad passed away, all things had become new. Mr. Lincoln reentered the barouche, the ex-President followed; the carriage was driven rap-idly to the
Life and works of Abraham Lincoln . session, he de-livered the Inaugural Address. After Mr. Lincoln had concluded the readingof the address, the venerable Chief Justice admin-istered the oath, which Mr. Lincoln received sol-emnly and with emotion. The Chief Justice ven-tured to bestow his benisons, the venerable ex-President offered his congratulations heartily,and the change of administration was accom-plished—the renaissance was begun. ^Old thingshad passed away, all things had become new. Mr. Lincoln reentered the barouche, the ex-President followed; the carriage was driven rap-idly to the door of the White House, the moss-troopers clattering alongside with clinkingsabres. The President alighted, sought , who had preceded him and who nowbeamed upon him. The family and two or three 312 LINCOLN THE CITIZEN relatives sat together at luncheon, Mrs. Lincolnperfectly radiant with happiness. The Presidentappeared relieved. Tad and Willie were was dignified. The life at the White House was
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