Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1857-01-14
Othello, Act III, Scene 5.



InangaFatien - Gsv. Kin9.
This ceremony took place in the Assembly
Chamber yesterday. In accordance with pre-.
yious arrangement, the Buraesses Corps, Capt.
6pelman, with full ranks, acted a. escort to the
Governor from his quarters at Congress Hall.
At IL o'clock precisely the escort moved to the
Capitol There Was large throng in attendance
and the galleries, Hobbies and floor Of the Assem-
bly, Chamber were compactly filed by those de-
sirous Of witnessing the impressive ceremony.
On entering the Hall the Governor was cheer
cd, and in few minutes proceeded to the As
sembly Chamber, in company with Gov. Clark,
through the open ranks Of the Burgesses Corps
preceded by Adjutant General Townsend and
followed by the Governors staff and State Off.
GERS.
Cows. Clark and King took their seats in the
Speakers desk, and Gov. Clark addressed Gov.
King Is follows:
governor King: The time has arrived when
am to be relieved from the duties and respon.
sibilities of Chief Executive officer of the State
and have to congratulate myself and the peo-
pie that the important and responsible trusts of
the office are to be transferred to one of SO much
practical ability, intelligence and experience as
yourself.
"Permit me to remark that, with the honors Of
the Office, you will find many cares and perplex.
tiles, and much labor. While there will be many
things pleasant and agreeable, there will be much
to annoy and embarrass. You will also find the
duties which the Constitution devolves upon the
Governor of our Empire State to be onerous aad
constant.
you are, however, accustomed to active life,
and doubt not will be able to perform the va
rious duties of the Office with credit to yourself
and also to the general satisfaction of the peo-
pie, who have called you to the exalted position.
Be assured, Sir, that during your official term,
es for your success health and happiness"
Gov. King then responded, as follows:
governor CLARK The moment which re-
lieyes you from the duties of Chief Magistrate of
this State, invests me with the charge and re
sponsibility of that high station. To be the Gov
ernor of my native State, and that State New
York. is browning honor for life now not
short, of which much has been passed in the pub
lie service. l accept the trust which the people
of this State have thought proper to contide to
my hands; and the oath have Just taken faith.
fully 10 administer that trust intend to keep in
its true spirit and intent. will, to the best Of
my ability, endeavor to discharge its duties SC
| as to advance the interests and maintain the
honor and just influence of this State. In such q
| purpose and policy l count with confidence on
the cooperation and support of my countrymen
and with these cannot fail.
Il return to you, Sir, my thanks for the senti
ments of regard and confidence you were good
| enough 10 express in my behalf; and while I an
about to assume the cares and responsibilities Of
official station, may with truth envy you the re-
pose and satisfaction which await you after the
faithful discharge of great public trust. My
best wishes attend you on your return home, and
will be with you always"
The Secretary Of State then administered the
oath of office to Lieutenant Governor Selden and
the audience dispersed.
During the ceremony salute of 100 guns was
fred under the direction of the Albany City Re.
publican Club.