Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-23
FROM THE STATE CAPITOL.
DoysR, January q, 1863.

DbNnNi NNhhaAy 80 ASN's
HENRY EcKRI, Ese.,
Yesterday after sending my dispatch as
certained that the House of Representatives
at its morning session, had reconsdered the
resolution granting the use of the House, to
Gov. Cannon, for the purpose OF reception
of his friends last evening. Mr. Bewley then
offered an amendment to the effect that the
Hall be granted to the Governor, with the
proviso that the Sergeant-at-Arms was TO
see that Gov. Cannon, and his friends did
nothing therein, that was contrary to the
limit to which they were prescribed by these
Democratic Solons. The Union members
became justly indignant, and expressed their
disapprobatiOn of the measure in such terms
as 10 draw forth the applause of every loyal
man in the State. The amendment was
voted down. The vote was then taken on
the original resolution, which had passed the
night previous by vote of IS to 2. when
strange as it may appear it was defeated.
Every Democrat voting against it except
Mr.. Goottee, and for the first time that am
aware Of the Hall of the House was refused
to the Governor Of the State to hold a re-
ception in 1t meets, however, the condem-
nation of respectable men Of all parties here,
except the small cotere of secession lead
ers' by whose advice, no doubt, the whole
scheme was concocted. This same party. a
year or two since, did not hesitate to admit
Mr.. Dickinson, rebel Commissioner from
MlgelgslUDi b. IT,1I 60. Il,
son in, but could not find it compatible
with their sense Of dHiy, TO allow the choice
OF the loyal people of Delaware to use it,
for the purpose Of receiving their congratu-
lations on his assuming the responsible
ties OF Chief Magistrate Of the State. The
miserable subterfuge employed to cover M
the real intention of the Democratic men,
hers in their action iu relation to this mat
ter-that arrangements had been made for n
ball-was destitute of truth, as they we're
repeatedly assured by Mr.. Gemmill, who
presented the original resolution The true
reason why they refused the use of the Hall
to MIR. Cannon is, that he is a loval man.
against whom they cherish the most bitter
feelings OF animosity, because in the hour of
MS country's peril, he would not subscribe
to the reasonable heresies OF that party, but
fearlessly cast of the shackles of the So
called Democracy, and took bold and de.
cided stand in upholding the honor Of his
country's flag, and lent all his energies TO
aid the Government in the suppression of
the rebellion. Although he has been eleya,
ted to the Chief Magistracy of the State,
and should receive the respect of every good
citizen, the viper still fingers in their breast.
and in their vileness, there is no act that
they will not be guilty OF, no matter how
contemplate, that they think would afford
Mr.. Cannon any displeasure. At the con
clusion Of the Inauguration ceremonies il
was announced that the Representatives had
refused the use Of the Hall for that purpose
and that the reception would be held in the
Court Room. The people expressed theil
disapprobation of that wise act of legisla
ton with hisses and if the blush of shame
did not mantle the checks of the Democrat
ic members of the House, it was becaus,
they are lost to all sense Of shame.
The two Houses returned to their respec
tive chambers after the Inauguration. Ii
the House, Mr.. Gemmill moved that 1901
copies of the Inaugural Address be printe,
for distribution by the members. The Dem
ocratic members not having received in
structions how to vote on that subject
postponed its further consideration unit
tomorrow.
The Governors reception was held be-
tween the hours of 8 and II o'clock. las
evening in the Court Room, and is said T.
have been the most brilliant affair of th
kind, ever witnessed in the Capitol of ou
State The room was literally thronpe,
anuug the time with ladies and gentlemen
embracing the wealth and beauty of Della
ware, The ladies were attired in manne
appropriate to the occasion, their dresse
being tasletully trimmed with national co
lors. A number Of officers of the arm
were present. The amable daughters an
son and other members of the Governor
household, were also present exchanging ci
Whites with tho ladies' and gentleme in at
tendance. The Dover Cornet Band di,
coursed spirit-strring airs at intervals dur
ing the reception. The Court Room wa
decorated in handsome manner. The wor
Union" elegantly worked in green an
spangled with golden stars occupied a prom
inent position over the Judges stand. /
front of the Green, whilst the reception eel
emouies were progressing bon-Gre wa
kept blazing brightly, At IL o'clock, all re
tired, after having paid their respects to on
patriotic Governor.
Governor Cannon's Inaugural is receive
by the Union men with much favor, and tn
sentiments enunciated, meet with heart
approval. Even the Democracy with al
their pTejudices admit that it is an abb
written document.
Daniel c. Goodwin, whose term of oaic,
would have expired in March next, has re-
signed the Office of Register for Kent Conn
ty, and James l.. Heverin, has been appoint
ed by Gov. Burton as his successor. Thi
IS another piece Of the programme of tn,
Democracy, which they have been carryin.
out in regard to appointments, during The