The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-01-02
Inauguration of Governor Tilden.


concourse Of citizens. The weather was
clear and cold, with the sun shining bright
". BY 10 O'Clock a. NJ. military, consist
ing of the tenth and twcnty-fifth regiment,
of tue national guards, a squadron of cav.
airy and The jackson corps, acting as an cs.
cort of honor, were in line ard the process
sion moved promptly at about 1890 o'clock.
proceeding to the residence of Governor
Tilden on Eagle street. The military were
drawn up in line and at about II o'clock
Governor Tildcn came out in front of bis
mansion and, raising his hat received a
military salute, when the band struck TN
"Ilail to the chief Governor Tldcn then
took seat in a carriage with Lieutenant
Governor Dorshcmer on his left side.
Members of his staff took seats in other
carriages drawn up in front of the man.
sion, and the carriages were driven out
upon the street and took their places in the
line. The procession then started and
marched through the main avenues of the
city. The escort of honor, the jackson
corps, made fine appearance. They had
with them Gilmore's band. The entire
procession, which was quite lengthy, was
highly complimented. At 1885 o'clock
Governor Dix entered the assembly cham
Der eseorting Mr.. Tilden followed by the
latter's staff. Walking up to the clerk S
desk Governor Dix addressed Mr. Tilden
as follows:
Mr. Tilden, the people of the state have
called upon you to preside over the admin
istraIion of their government by a majority
which manifests the highest confidence in
your ability, Integrity and firmness. |
need not say to you, who have had so long
and familiar acquaintance with public af-
fairs, that in state of such magnitude as
ours, with interests so vast and diversified.
there is constant demand on the chief
magistrate for the exercise of essential at
tributes of craftsmanship. 1t is gratifying
to know that amendments to the constlttl-
ton, approved and ratified by the people
powers of the legislature in regard to local
and special laws, will, in some degree,
tighten the burden of your arduous and re-
sponsible duties. While material progress
has been made during the last two years in
correction of abuses, much remains TO be
done, and the distinguished part yon have
borne in the work of municipal reform in
the city of New York gives assurance that
under your auspices the great interests of
the state will be vigilantly guarded ]
tender you my sincere wish that your labor
in the cause of good government may DC
as successful here as they have been else
where, and that your administration may
rebound to your own honor and to the last
ing prosperity of the people of the state.
Gov. Tilden responded as follows:
Governor Dix it is he who has complet-
ed period of distinguished public service,
and having gathered all its honors, has
nothing left TO but TO lay down its burdens.
1t is he who is to be truly congratulated on
this occasion. can not stand in this hall
to assume the chief executive trust Of the
people of this state. now to be transferred
by you, without my thoughts turning on
him (Silas Wright, your friend and mine,
my fathers, who held it in early manhood.
l came here to sustain his administration
in the interval how vast and diversified have
the interests become which are under the
guardianship of the state administration to
build up this great commonwealth in her
policy and Institutions until they shall be-
come greater blessings TO the people within
her Jurisdiction, and example worthy of
imitation by other communities is work far
surprising any object OF human
ambition. had hoped to pass the coming
winter in the cradle of ancient literature
and arts, in exchange for which | undertake
the duties you have so honorably perform
ed. understand that you will find an op-
portunity to visit a portion of our own
country not inferior in natural advantages
to the renowned climes of the old world
felicita'e you on the pleasure to which you
may look forward by reason of your tortu-
nate transfer, and beg to assure you that
you and your accomplished lady, and other
members of your family will carry with
you my warmest wishes for your happi-
ness in those recreations and IN all your
future.
Mr.. Willers, secretary of state, then adj
ministered the oath of office, (the ron.clad
oath to Gov Tilden) the same oath was
then also administered to Lieut. Gov Dor
sheimer. In administering the oath to the
governor the secretary of state asked him
which oath he would take he replied,
" The new" Ex-Gov. Dix then escorted
Gov. Tilden to the executive chamber, Gill
more's band playing Hail Columbia, and
the audience dispersed at Q O'clock. The
Tenth regiment N. G. S., escorted Gen.
Dix to Hudson River railroad depot. A
large concourse of citizens flanked the pro-
cession on either side and forced their way
inside the depot and surrounded the draw
ing-room car assigned to the general and
his party.
Sullivans band played several airs, and
as the General mounted the step of the car
three cheers were given for General Dix,
the General raised his hat and bowed an
acknowledgment. Considerable delay en-
sued but just as the Train was ready to
start the General stepped out on the plat
form and spoke substantially as follows
"Fellow citizens of Albany thank
you heartily for this generous leave-taking,
assure you part with you with regret,
but feel that it is not for all time, ] hope
to meet again from time to time"
Don Alfonso.
LONDON, Jan. !.
In his interview with the Paris CORE.
spondent of the London Times Don AL