Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-04-12
The Inauguration of Governor.

The Nashville Press thus describes the ceremonies
on the occasion of the Inauguration of Governor;
AT the moment when the Governor entered with
those who had been specially honored with an in
vitation the members of the House rose and re-
NAMED standing until after the oath had been adj
ministered, when they resumed their seats TO listen
TO the address
From the moment when the Governor advanced
to the rostrum and began his address until its close
the most breathless silence and attention prevailed
iu az s. ~rrlouoo and marks of oSat,on
for the moment interrupted the delivery. 1t was a
sight which, once beheld can never be efiaced from
the memory. An old man, palsied in limbs, but
vigorous in intellect, and filled with stern determi-
nation, surrounded by an audience of which the
ton is proud-deverng to those over whom he has
been called to preside his intentions for future ac-
ton General Thomas, General Rousseau General
Milroy and those of inferior rank but equal worth
listening with interest which such q theme as he
dwelt upon only can secure. How grand the spec
acle grand equally to the spectator and the man who
was the hero Of the hour.
At the conclusion of his remarks, Gen. Thomas
advanced grasped the hand of the Governor and
evidently felt that the remraks Just uttered came
from the heart of the man before him. 1t was
strange meeting. Two of the most widely known
and noted men now in the State of Tennessee were
engaged in the expression of mutual congratula-
tons.
The Generals face glowcd with the patriotism
with which his heart is constantly thrilled and his
hand trembled with the strength of the emotions he
was endeavoring 10 suppress.
Never during the past four years has the Capitol
witnessed so magnificent a display of the beauty,
galantry, pride and intellect of our country
When the different Major and Brgadier Generals
had saluted the Governor, and the many other Off
GERS present had offered their compliments recess
of five minutes was taken, in order that the mem
bers Of the Senate and House might paw the newly
inaugurated Governor their respects
The president of the Senate again called the
House TO order, and announced that members of the
Senate would again retire TO their Chamber The
spectators then dispersed and order being restored
once more, the Legislature renewed its deliberations
The Nashville Union makes these remarks:
very large number of citizens and strangers
were present yesterday at the Representative Hall
to witness the Inauguration of Hon w. G. Brown
low as Governor of the State of Tennessee The oc-
casion was one of peculiar interest II has no pre-
cedcnt in our history and may never be repeated
All present seemed to feel It's impressveness and
behaved with the utmost propriety and decorum.-
The incidents OF the Inauguration will pass into the
records Of these momentous times and in after years.
when peace shall have returned TO our bleeding
country, will be required to with pride and satsfac-
tion by those Of us who still remain and the new
generations that come after us. To Tcnnessecans
the Inauguration Of Gov Brownlow is of as great
moment as, TO the people Of the United States, was
the Inauguration of the first President under the
constitution which the Government is now defen
ding against the assaults Of domestic conspiracy
and treason.
Gov. Brownlow appeared to be sensible of the
Importance of the occasion, and his inaugural re-
marks assumed ahue and form remarkably in uni
son with IT, We publish elsewhere his very appro-
pirate and touching address. and invite the atten-
ton of our readers to it.
Gov. Brownlow's life has been spent in the advo-
cacy of great principles, which we trust we NAV
live to see become the rule of action in the admins
tration Of our government. This accomplished he
60 to the grave assured that his country should
il ever again be threatened by treason, will have ,
power to crush the bud ere it expands into the leaf
The Nashville Times thus alludes to the Inaugu. .
raj ceremonies
The installation of the first Governor of the Ma,
Regime went off admirably in all respects Yesterday
The two houses had agreed TO meet in the Hall of
Representatives at II o'clock, and wait to receive
the Governor elect who was TO deliver his inaupi-
raj at II o'clock, NJ But long before ten the lobby .
and galleries were crowded with earger spectators
and by eleven not an inch of standing or sitting
room was 10 be had for love or money.
The Committees of both Houses appointed TO
wait upon the Governor elect entered and announced
the performance of their duty and his arrival. In
n few minutes afterward, Governor Brownow ar.
rived, and with him Major Generals Thomas, Mil
roy and Rousseau, and Brigadier Generals Tower.
Miller and Donaldson, with their respective STATS
and many officers whose names we are unable TO
give. We have rarely seen so strikingy brilliant
popular assembly. The massive form and lion-like
head Of that accomplished soldier and gentleman
General Thomas, rivetcd the gaze Of all M the de-
fender Of Nashville entered the splendid Hall,
II.
its preaervor. The splendid figure Of Rousseau, Of