The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-01-17
FROM COLUMBUS.
Governor Bishops InauguratlOn-GeO. u. Con-
verses Welcoming Address-The Governors
Reply-The Inauguration Ball, sc.

verses Welcoming Address-The Governors
Reply-The Inauguration Ball, &c.
The weather on Monday was disagree
able at Columbus, and the streets were
horribly muddy; but the people were on
hand from all parts of the State to greet
the new Governor, and wish him good
speed" The principal streets were crowd,
ed from early morning, and as the day
advanced it was q tedious process to
work ones way through the dense mass
of humanity that crowded the sidewalks
opposite the State House. The military
companies advertised to take part came
promptly and took their places in the
procession regardless of rain and mud.
This part of the display was unusually
large, and on a pleasant day would have
been gay attraction, with the numerous
bandc of music and splendid uniforms
and displayed banners. AS 1t was they
braved weather and mud, and made the
march assigned, Long before the time
the rotunda, corridors and stairways in
the Capitol were jammed. When the
members of the two Houses sought to
move from the Senate Chamber to the
rotunda to take their place in the pro-
ceedinga, it was found impossible to get
them through the dense mass of human
ity, and it had to be abandoned By
much effort the Governor and the
Governor.elect forced their way to
the platform, and the proceedings that
brought change of rulers were speedily
gone through with. Governor Young
thus introduced his successor:
FELLOW CITIZENS 81 have the honor to
introduce the Governor.eleCt, the Hon.
r. M. Bishop, who now appears before
you to take the oath of Office, and to en-
ter upon the discharge of his responsible
duties. His history as citizen is guar
antee that he will do his best to execute
the laws, and carefully use the high pow
ers vested in him by the Constitution of
the State.
Chief Justice Gilmour of the Supreme
Court administered the oath Of office to
the State officers elect. The delivery Of
the inaugural was brief affair. There
we're shouts and hurrahs, and soon
the crowd dispersed. A little later the
members Cf the two Houses assembled
in the Senate Chamber, and the inaugu'
raj oath was administered to j. w. Fitch
Lient. Governor.
The reception in the evening in the
Legislative halls to the Governor and
Mrs. Bishop was pleasant affair. The
halls, galleries and lobbies were filled
with people anxious to greet the new
Chief Magistrate. Order was called in
the Hall of the House at 7 o'clock. Gov
ernor Bishop and family occupying seats
in front of the Speakers desk. Hon.
Geo. L. Converse made the welcoming
address on behalf of the citizens of Co.
lumbus without distinction of party, as.
suring the Governor and family of cor
dial welcome to Columbus. "In the
name of all classes of people, all shades
of political opinion, the Governor of
Ohio, who is not the Governor ofa mere
political party, but the Governor of all
parties and all the people, Governor of
the whole State, is thrice welcome to our
beautiful city" The orator spoke ofthe
commercial Importance, and attractive
features of Columbus and the Scioto Val.
ley, the munifCence of the State to pub
lie institutions located here, and conclu-
ded with arepeated welcome.
Governor Bishop, from the Speakers
place, replied, after the applause bad
subsidized II thank you, and through
you the Young Mems Democratic Club
and citizens of Columbus, for this very
hearty and cordial reception you have
given me. l have often heard of the
liberality ofthe people of Columbus, and
have been here occasionally and visited
you, and while l expected to be received
in cordial way, must confess that this
is more than l had right to expect. l
feel the responsibility of my position,
and intend to discharge the duties of the
office to the best of my ability as Cover
nor of the whole people of Ohio. ZAP
plause.) Let me in conclusion say to
the ladies of Columbus, that am very
much gratifed with the cordial reception
and the Courtesies extended to myself
and family since our arrival in your
midst"
The speech making over, all moved to
the Senate Chamber, where general
hand shaking was endured fortwo hours.
THE INAUGURATION BALL.
At O'Clock the doors of the City Hall
were thrown open, and the Closingscene
Of the day was soon begun with music
and the dance. The hall had been mag
decorated for the occasion.
The old and the new Administrations
we're represented in person, attended by |
many personal friends. The ball was
under the auspices and direction of the
Guard, and attracted the
beauty and chivalry of many cities. Of
course the boys in uniform were on hand
and actively participated. The two Gov
ernors retired early in the evening, and
he gay dancers early in the morning.