'And now, O Lord, my God, thou hast made thy servant ruler over the people.

Give unto him an understanding heart, that he may know how to go out and come in before this great people; that he may discern between good and bad.

For who is able to judge this thy so great a people ?' were the words of a royal sovereign; and not less applicable to him who is invested with the Chief Magistracy of a nation, though he wear not a crown, nor the robes of royalty.
"My thoughts and my meditations are with you, though personally absent; and my petitions to Heaven are, that 'the things which make for peace may not be hidden from your eyes.' My feelings are not those of pride or ostentation, upon the occasion.

They are solemnized by a sense of the obligations, the important trusts, and numerous duties connected with it.
That, you may be enabled to discharge them with honor to yourself, with justice and impartiality to your country, and with satisfaction to this great people, shall be the daily prayer of your A.A." MR.

ADAMS TO HIS WIFE.
"Philadelphia, 5th March, 1797.
"My Dearest Friend, "Your dearest friend never had a more trying day than yesterday.[Footnote: The day of his inauguration as President.] A solemn scene it was indeed; and it was made more affecting to me by the presence of the General, [Washington,] whose countenance was as serene and unclouded as the day.