they were unavoidable in a nation too young to have traditions unsanctified by it's a latter day cincinnatus. adams knew the day would be the illuminated by the setting, not the rising sun. wherever he looked he beheld streaming eyes. the president-elect covered his own face to disguise a flood of tears. nor was washington immune to the intense emotions surrounding the historic transfer about to take place. it was probably just as well he was not called upon to speak during the brief ceremony. the inaugural address concluded. the new president waddled up the aisle and out of the hall. ex-president washington motioned for jefferson to follow, but the tall virginian and his blue frock coat held back out of deference. washington repeated the gesture a bit more forcefully, and then reluctantly, the new vice president preceded him to the door. outside a large crowd was on hand to cheer the outgoing president, slowing his progress down chestnut street. a few rejoiced at his departure. unrepen tent to the last, the philadelphia aurora proclaimed, quote, every heart ought to be high with exultation