Perley S Reminiscences Of Sixty Years In The National Metropoli
Chapter 34
PIERCE BECOMES PRESIDENT. Inauguration of President Pierce--Vice-President King--The Cabinet --Popularity of the New President--Pryor, of Virginia--Rare Old Wines--Peale's Portraits of Washington--Brady's Portraits--Visit of Thackeray--A Copyright Victim--Jullien's Concerts.