The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-01-01
lNAUGURA TON or THE MAYOR ELECT.

The Inauguration of Morton McMichael, Es l.,
the new May OF elect, took place at noon in Com
mon Council Chamber, IN the presence of the
members OF Doth branches Of Councils Ga recess
having been taken for that purpose) anu a large
assemblage OF spectaJoIs-the gallery and lobby
being oVercrowded. large number OF citizens
were unable to gain admttance, and it IS matter
of regret that large hall was not secured Tor the
ceremonies.
FAREw ELL OF MAYOR HENRY.
The Mayors office was crowded this morning
by Lieutenants OF Police, Detectives, and other
officers, to receive the final farewell extended
by Mayor Henry.
Mr.. Henry and the Mayor elect, Morton
McMlchael entered the office from the private
room of the Mayor, accompanied by a number
each branch OF CounciE He took his seat with
MIR. McMichael at his side, and the Lieutenants,
Sergean;s, and other officers in front.
Fire Marshal Blackburn then, on behalf of the
police force of the city, presented the retiring
Mayor with a magnificent gold watch. The Fire
Marshal made the following remarks:-
MIR. Henry you are the familiar
faces of the representatives OF the Police De-
partment with whom you have held the most
intimate and sacred relations during your late
long and eventiul official career. We are here,
sir, to greet you for the last time. Our hearts
are too full Tor words, and we can only bid you
an ailecdonate adieu,
we are sure that higher honors await you at
the hands OF your felloW-citiZeDs in the future,
and you haze our heartiest wishes for your
neultl anu nulplD6Sb. Anu we KNOW tudG you
will readily and cheerfully mingle your prayers
with ouIs for blessings on the head OF him upon
whose shoulders your mantle has just fallen.
Ere we part, my dear sir, we have one last
little favor to ask Of you. We crave your ac
ceptance of small token of our esteem, affec.
tion and gratitude. We never rendered you
such an Offering while you were the Chief Magis-
trate of our beloved metropolis, becaSSe NC
knew that 1t was not proper to do so, but nov
that you are about to lay aside the official toga,
we feel that you will not refuse US. Permit u.s.
then, sir, to present you with the testimonial
1t will hourly remind you of the warm place you
occupy in the hearts of the donors.
Mayor Henry then replied as follows =
Fire Marshal, Mr.. Chief, Leutenants, and
0fficers:-0nly one duty yet remains TO me
before our official relations shall cease, and
that is to make my heartfelt acknowledgment of
the fidelity and efficiency with which you have
aided me IN every endeaVor for the protection
and peace of our city. There are many among
you who have met me here day by day for more
than seven years.
The confidence won from me in the earlier
times OF such Intercourse has ripened into per
sonal regard such as cannot now fully express.
II have ever indulged a pride in aught con-
nected WITH my administration ofthe Mayoralty,
1t has been the police force of Philadelphia,
such as | now leave to my esteemed successor.
see those around me who from the organiza
tion of the force TO the present time have
readily co-operated in every measure devised
for it's discipline, usefulness and reputation. |
recall those frequent emergencies when the pub
lie peace has been imperilled in our midst by