The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-03-06
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refer to what should be subject OF con-
graduation to every patriotic American
But n few weeks since the most pain
ful forebodings as to our future 90 re-
nublic prevailed from Niagara to the
Cult and from the Atlantic to the racine.
After the most exciting national canvass
which we have ever known, the result OF
the Presidential election was left in great
doubt. A contingency had arisen Tor
which not only no clear
provision had been made by law, but
which had never even been anticipated.
Party spirit ran high, and each party
claimed determinedly that, it had tri-
umphed. ANY possible mode OF peace.
able adjustment was almost despalred OF.
Neither party could endure the sugges-
ton even that it should make
some concessions. That the re-
public was tottering to Its
fall. would soon be one more OF that long
line of the
"Giant forms of empires on their way
To lutn-One Dy one =.
They tower and they are gone,
seemed not improbable. That scenes of
civil strife would again be re-enacted
here seemed not unlikely. New dispo-
sjtions were made of the national troops,
and there were rumors of military or
panizatlons and Incorporate and bitter
expressions were freely INDUCED in.
When an attempt was made IN Con-
gress to devise means of settling pescea-
Div the great, absorbing and exciting
question there were few so hopeful as to
believe the attempt would succeed.
When, however, it was announced that
the Joint Committee, TO whom this great
and patriotic labor had been assigned,
had reported and that the report had
been accepted by both houses OF Con-
q, ess, a greatful sense of relief extended
Throughout the country, for it was seer
that at least a pesceable settlement was
secured.
"From this nettle danger we piucked THIS
flower OF safety
The creation of the High Commits
sion to determine the question
con nected with the Presidential
succession was the work of wisdom and
patriotism ard as important as human
intelligence could desire.
1t was behind that q tribunal was Gre
sted which would be the embodiment of
Justice and far beyond the reach OF those
motives and influences which sometimes
determine the conduct of partlzsns.
Whatever may be our individual opinions
OF its action, let time "the old justice that
examines all offenders, extinguish preju-
dice and assusge passion before judg.
ment of its decision is pronounced. 1t
is enough now to realize that both par
ties are under the highest obligations to
carry out that decision, whether accept
able or distasteful, in the utmost good
faith. Neither time nor change can di.
mlnish the honor and praise which are
due those unselfsh states men who, in the
hig hest effort of patriotic duty, gave us 4
tribunal which they at least believed
would hold the scales in perfect equipolse
and impartiallv, and be MS blind to mere
personal, sectional or party considerations
as the Goddess of Justice herself.
can in conclusion give you no fuller
pledge of my earnest desire to discharge
faithfully my duty as the Chief Magis.
trate of the State than that contained in
the oath of office which / am now about
to take.
ADMINISTERING THE OATH.
At the conclusion of Gov. Mathews re-
marks, Hon. A. f. Raymond, presiding
Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals,
steppedto the front, and presenting a Bible
to the Governor, on which to lay his hand,
administered the solemn oath of office,
which concluded the inaugural cere.
monies, and the vast concourse of people
repaired TO their homes to- make preps.
rations tor the ball ard
RECEPTION.
His Excellency, Governor Mathews,
held a public reception in the Senate
chamber, last evening, commencing at 8
o'clock. The chamber was handsomely
furnished and tastelully decorated with
flags and flowers, and under the bright
gas light presented beautiful appear
ance. Crowds of ladies and gentlemen
called in TO pay their regards to the new
Governor, and present their congratula-
tions. Throughout the evening, the
room was crowded with throng Of mer-
ry people, all enjoying the gaieties of
the season.
THE BALL.
The hall of the House of Delegates
had been fitted up for bail room. The
carpet had been taken up, the desks re-
moved and the floor smoothed over with
a coat of gum shelac. The walls were
beautifully decorated with flags of all ma
tions and festoons of flowers and ever.
greens. The ball room presented
beautiful spectacle as the lights from the
numerous chandeliers falling upon the
elegantly dressed couples gliding along
in the mazes of the dance, and the flash
Of jewels, reminded one o. scene in
some fairy land. Prof. Kramer, with
his splendid orchestra, furnished the
music, and the dance went on till tie
hours or morning rolled around.
Among the many handsome toile.tes
of the ladies, We observed the following
as among the most attractive:
Mrs. Joseph Rutfner, fascinating
brunette, from Charleston, wore white
silk, black lace overdress, powdered hair;
jewelry, diamond s.
Miss Jennie Smith, of Parkersburg, a
lovely blonde. Pink silk, pink trim.
mings, hair Ia chatatasne; jewelry,
cameo.
Miss Lille Fry, an attractive brunette,
of Lewisburg. Pearl colored silk, light
blue trimmings and white lace; turquoise
jewelry.
Miss Rose Fry, of Lewisburg, another
sister-in-lAw of Governor Mathews.
Black silk, white tulle trimmings, hair
powdered, pink flowers; jewelry, gold.
Miss Mary Stausker, bewitchng
little Italian brunette. Most modestly
dressed in white carleton embroidered
with cardinal; jewelry, corsls.
Miss Williams, of Rochester, n. Y,
stylish blonde. Black brocade silk,
trimmed with lace; jewelry, onyx and