during the existence of a Congress; but should there be no President pro tempore, and the vacancy occur during a recess, after the expiration of one Congress and previous to the assembling of another, while there was no Speaker, there would then be no officer to fill that high and responsible station. These tables may afford a useful suggestion of the importance of preserving the biography of distinguished citizens who may have been, or may be called to important public stations, with a view of extending the practical political history of the country, which, perhaps, could not be more effectually developed than by a faithful delineation of the characters, principles, and acts of the American statesmen, whose wisdom and patriotism have elevated the character of the Republic, and will continue to guide its destinies, as it is fervently hoped, through the long vista of ages to the consummation of time. 30* ELECTORAL VOTES FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Election for the First term, commencing 4th March, 1789, and terminating with 3d March, 1793. 294 63 621 10 10 5976936975 10 :: :: :6: 2 i !. 1 1 :: G. Washington, of Virginia. John Adams, of Massachusetts. Sam'l Huntingdon, of Conn't. John Jay, of N. York. John Hancock, of Mass. R. H. Harrison, of Maryland. George Clinton, of New York. John Rutledge, of S. Carolina. John Milton, of Georgia. Jas. Armstrong, of Georgia. Edward Telfair, of Georgia. Benj'n Lincoln, Į of Mass. George Washington, elected President, took the oath of office and entered upon its duties on 30th April, 1789. John Adams, elected Vice President, entered upon his duties in Senate 21st April, 1789, and took the oath of office on 3d June, 1789. No. of electors appointed by each State. Election for the Second term, commencing 4th March, 1793, and terminating 3d March, 1797. STATES G. Washington, John Adams, of George Clinton, Thos. Jefferson, George Washington, elected President, took the oath of office for a second term on 4th March, 1793. John Adams, elected Vice President, took the oath of office and attended in Senate on 2d December, 1793. Election for the Third term, commencing 4th March, 1797, and terminating 3d March, 1801. John Adams, elected President, took the oath of office, and entered upon its duties on 4th March, 1797. Thomas Jefferson, elected Vice President, took the oath of office, and entered upon its duties on 4th March, 1797. |