Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-16
Governor Smiths Inauguration.


On Monday the 7th inst Hon. VIM
E. Smith was inaugurated governor at
Madison with more than the usual dis
play. A special train arrived at Madi-
son at noon from Milwaukee with the
gubernatorial party escorted by a large
number of prominent citizens of the
state. At Madison the party was met
by the following military companies and
escorted to the capital Sheridan Guard
of Milwaukee; Bay CityLight Guard,
of Green Bay; Evergreen City Guard,
of Sheboygan; Light Guard, of Maus-
ton, and the Governors Guards of
Madison.
At the assembly chamber the new
governor delivered the following
INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
FELLOW CTTIzENS:-PrOfOundl i'm
pressed with deep sense Of the grave
responsibilities just assumed, [ cannot
in Justice to myself, retire to the eXecu-
tive office without attempting at least
to convey to you on behalf of those who
are to be associated with E.e in the ad-
ministration of state affairs, no less
than for myself, some expression OF the
I gratitude we feel for this exhibition of
YOUR congratulations and good wishes,
following and confirming, AS it does
that expression Of confidence which
called us from among you to these hon
orable positions.
For myself and for my colleagues, I
thank you, most heartily thank you;
and [ beg to assure you that this hour
and its lessons shall remain monitor
forever. reminding us Of your profound
solicitu6e, that in the discharge of our
official duties, we may faithfully reflect
the integrity, the wisdom, and the pat
riotism of the people, whose servants
and representatives we are.
1t would be manifestly improper for
me to detain you with extended re-
marks at this time. particularly as |
shall be called upon IN a very few days
to communicate to the legislature my
views in regard to public affairs; but
you will bear with ne, | trust, if l
avail myself of this OF portunity to eX-
tend to my distinguished predecessor
| the thanks of the state of Wisconsin for
| the efficient and economical methods
tration, and to congratulate him that,
in returning to private life he carries
with him the largest measure of public
confidence.
[ desire to say further that not only
from public report but from personal
acquaintance, take great pleasure in
bearing testimony to the urbanity, the
fidelity and integrity which have char
acterized the administration of the sew
eral departments during the incum-
bency of the gentlemen who are to-day
relieved from official duties.
Again, / thank you, one and all, and
especially these citizen soldiers whose
presence contributes so much to the
completeness of these ceremonies; and
[ bespeak for myself and my associates
the charitable and tolerant judgment of
our fellow-citizens, and invoke the
Divine guidance in the performance of
our official duties.
At the conclusion of the address the
usual oath was administered to the
new state officers and they were induct-
ed into their respective offices by the
retiring officials.
THE RECEPTION.
The reception. in the evening rendered
to the incoming state officers in the cap
itol was largely attended.by the promi-
nent citizens of the state and the public
generally. The senate chamber had
been beautifully decorated, and in the
eastern end thereof the state officers
and their wives, assisted by Mr.. Ira B.
Smith and his charming bride received
their friends. The arrangements were
very complete and this feature of the
inaugural ceremonies was Of great in
terest and benefit.
THE DANCE
commenced early in the evening in the
assembly chamber, which had also been
tastefully decorated and canvased.
In this chamber, Severance &
Williams celebrated quadrille band of
Milwaukee, discoursed sweet music
throughout the evening. Dancing COM
menced in the senate chamber imme-
diately upon the close Of the reception,
Bach's quadrille band of Milwaukee,
furnishing the music. The exercise
last evening were exceedingly enjoyable
as was manifested by the large numbers
who availed themselves of the terp-
sichorean facilities The programme
was excellently selected and was long
enough to afford the most ardent lover
of tripping the light fantastic y ample
opportunity to crafty his taste.