The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-01-18

xRoHG THH oAFxrAL
The League Island Bill-CoAgressman
Dawes speech--2robable De-
feat Of the Measure.
FROM HARRlSBUR0.

Special Dsspatch TO The BesnfHs Telegraph. 81
HARRIsBURe, Jan. 1S.--It il alleged that the
hremen who left the line of the inaugural pro-
cession this morning did so, not so much be-
cause the colored regiment from Philadelphia
was allotted place in the line, az because itwas
given place in the FIRST division, while the fire.
men were thrown back towards the tail end.
There was no dissatisfaction manifested on the
part of any other organizations, the military
especially being apparently well satisfied to
have the colored troops In the line. The feeling
against the colored troops, however, is intense,
and 1t is feared that dificulty will take place
before their departure
The inaugural Cercuenics
took place on platform erected In front of the
south portico of the State Capitol. The platform
was decked with,battle-aags and was crowded
with members of the Legislature, heads of de-
-partments, and ladies. srtt
At 12 o'clock, noon, both houses of the Legis<
laturc had met In the House OF Representatives
and Immediately afterward marched to the plat
form in front of the Capitol ihli
The proceedings were opened by the delivery
of the following impressive
Sa Prayer by Bishop simpson, $40
of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
o Lord of Hosts Thou art King. Immortal, eter-
nal, and invisible Thou art God over all, and
blessed f0revermore. The universe owns Thy sway.
Thy open hand SATISFIES the desire Of every living
thing. All power comes from Thee; all authorities
exist by Thy ordination. We praise Thee that Thou
hast had thoughts OF pity and OF condescension to-
wards our race and those who are sinful and poll
luted. We praise Thee that Thy thoughts OF mercy
have been higher than the heavenS and Thy COM
passion boundless a. Thy own inflnity. Thou has
sent Thy Son into the world to sinners, anil IN
for Tby Word, for the revelation OF Thy truth for
the gift OF Thy Holy Spirit, and for all blessings
Thou hast conferred upon u.s. We pray Tor the Ior-
We praise Thee because Thou hast given us goodly
heritage Thou vast with cur fathers In their days
OF trouble and has made deep and broad the foun Ia
tions OF our national existence We praise Thee
that Thou vast with us in the recent days OF dark
and trial. and hast brought us safely out of Our
conncts We thank Thee for the return Of peace
| aud unity to our nation, and pray that rhy
| the people Of our nation, and may they
ever continue Ia union. Bless Thy servant the
President Of the United States, both houses of Con
gress, all officers OF the army and navy all powers
executive, Legislative, or judicial, and may our
And % we praise Thee, Almighty Father for Thy
goodness to US as Commonwealth. We thank
@ noT nass % euI sas sn wt mp plenty
the bosom Of our mountains the richest treasure
We praise Thee for all mercies oiv and social con
ferred upon And now we come before Thee
srsat name FOR the e' blessings Which in
May Thy special benedction be upon this multitudt
now gathered before Thee Bless Thy servant tIt
| Chief Magistrate OF this Commonwealth who II
about to be inaugurated for the duties OF his
| term. We thank Thee that Thou hast preserved
| him in the perils OF battle and watched over hin
| in the hours OF peace. We pray that Thou viii
guard his life and health. May Thy blessing
| be upon the members OF the Senate and House o
4 Representatives who are now In session, and may
all their enactments be in Thy wisdom and fear. ans
/ all things be done to promote the interests OF this
| great State, and may all the ofncers who occup,
subordinate positions rule also In Thy fear and may
the people, with habits OF frugality and industry b.
great people, whose God Is the Lord. Hear us
while we unite in praying as Thou hast taught us
The Invocation was concluded by the repeti
ton of the Lords prayer. IH .a.V
IL The PrelIminaries to the Address.
At the conclusion of Bishop Simpsons prayer
Chief Clerk Hammersly, of the Senate read-th,
certificate of election, and the oath of Office wa
then administered by the Hon. Charles 8. Stin
I son, Speaker of the Senate, Immediately afte
which the Governor proceeded to deliver hi
inaugural address, the reading of which occupies
about twenty minutes At Its conclusion
salute was fred from Capitol Hill. .5
don e The Governsr Congratulated. ~
At the conclusion Of the inaugural ceremonie
about thirty members OF the Scott Legion al
dressed the Governor through Colonel Rey
nolds in speech of congratulation, to whic
the Governor replied briefly but feelingly. A
through, owing to the dense confusion, his n
marks were inaudible except to those in b
immediate vicinity. Y lg. 1esg