The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1876-12-21

zcns OF Columbia, who had closed their
places Of business to witness the impos-
ing ceremonies Carriages containing
ladies were ranged on tbs outskirts Of
the crowd, and the ncighboring house.
tops and windows revealed the presence
Of hundreds of others. II Has a pretty
and inviting scene, and well calculated
tc inspire the participants with fresh
courage and hope for the future, when
the women of Carolina scanctioncd and
hallowed the event with their cheering
presence.
A large canvass was suspended in the
rear of the platform, bearing life-size
portraits Of Hampton and Simpson,
gracefully decorated with the Star. and
Stripes and the Palmetto flag, and fes-
TONED with wreaths of evergreen. The
stage was covered with handsome carpet.
ing, and in the centre was large arm
chair for Governor Hampton, while seats
were provided for prominent visitors and
citizens, among them Speaker Wallace.
Hon. T. j. Robertson. Judges Mackcy
and Cooke, Hon. Mr.. Errngton, member
of tbs British Parliament. and Others
The Columbia Brass Band enlivcned the
occasion with martial and inspiring mu.
sic.
When all things were ready. Gen.
Hampton came to the front az the plat
form, and WINS again greeted with the
most enthusiastic applause, and in every
direction waving handkerchief attested
;i,r admiration Of the ladies fnr the c!insen
Governor of South Carolina. As the
cheering subsided, Gen. Hampton pre-.
cccdcd to deliver his inaugural address
in clear and distinct tone of voice.
amid tie brcathlcss silence of the audi
enrc, which seemed to catch each word
~ il fell from his lips with the most en-.
raptured attention. Only once or twice.
was the delivery Of the address in.crr,ip.
ted with applause. but ut its conclusion
the mir was rent with the most v0ciferoun
cheers, nnd strong men wiped away toms
of joy from their own eyes, which had
been permitted to witness the most notn.
BILE event in the history Of our State.
The booming cannon from IN adjacent
bill proclaimed the glad tidngs that thu.
long. anticipated inauguration was taking
place, AMI the echoes reyrrbcralcd for
miles around The scenc,- already rem
drrcd so solemn and impressive, wn-
heightened by the administration of the
oath Of Office, during which time the
asscmblngc stnMl with uncovered heads.
Judge Mickey, with the constitution in
his hand. advanced to the front, vhrn
Hampton said, IL am now ready t. re-
crive the oath Of Office prescribed by the
Cnrlstitution," and Justice MnrshmlI
placed in his hand the Holy Bible. Ar
Judge Mackcy recitcd the oath .af office.
Gen. Hampton repeated Gael, sentence
and ut its conclusion kissed the Bible.
The shouts of the joyous populace again
burst firth, and the artillery fired another
salute to the Governor of South Carulnn,
while the band broke nut with "Hnil Ia
the Chief" Hon. W. d. Simpson was
then sworn in as Lieutenant Governor
md was greeted with immense applause
when tho ceremonies of Inauguration
were ended, and the Representatives re.
turned to their Hall. Fhe dispersion ol
the crowd did not take place for som.
minutes, however, ns each one Was deal.
rous Of shaking hands with genuine
Governor, and the enthusiastic audience
We'd with each other in extending con.
grntulations to Hampton, Who gave botl
his hands to the surging mnss before him
The Indies went forward also to extend
their congratulations, aHi the men were
so enthusiastic that they placed the Gov.
ernor in the large armchair. and carried
him on their shoulders up the street int
the Wheeler House. And thus ended
the Inauguration Of Wnia Hampton
which il the beginning O. new era o,
prosperity, and the restoration Of honest
government in SS;:.h Carolina.