The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1878-01-10
Inaugural Ceremonies.

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and the other State officers ASSUMING
Office. The exercises are thus described
by correspondent:
At II o'clock the inaugural train from Mil
waukee, with ter coaches, with State officers
and military companies from Green Bav. She
boygan, and Milwaukee, prominent citizens of
Milwaukee and other cities, and large num-
Der of ladies, arrived at the West NJ tdison de-
pot, where very large crowd awaited it. A
procession was soon formed with the State
otficers-elect, outgoing State officers. the Re-
ceptlon Committee, ladies in carriages, the
Governors Guard, of Madison. other military
and citizens in line and marched to the State
House, the streets being alive with people. On
arriving at the Capitol, the military formed
around the east steps, where the carriages con-
tanning the State oficers-elect the outgoing
officers, and the Committee of Reception were
escorted to the Senate Chamber, where Gov.
Smith and other State officers were sworn in by
Chief Justice Ryan, of the Supreme Court.
Gov Smith, after sill of the State officers had
taken the oath, made the following remarks:
FELLOW CITIZENS: Profoundly impressed
with deep sense Of the grave responsibility
just assumed, [ cannot in justice to myself re-
tire to the Executive Office without attempting
at least to convey to you, on behalf of those
who are to be associated with me in the admin
istration of State affairs, no less than for my
self, some expression of the 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 honorable posi-
TONS
''For myself and for my colleagues [ thank
you most heartily, and beg to assure you that
this hour and its lessons shall remain mont
tor, forever reminding us Of your profound So
licitude that, in the discharge of cur official
duties, we may faithfully reflect the integrity,
the wisdom and the patriotism of the people
whose servants and representatives we are. It
would be manifestly improper for me to
detain you with extended remarks 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
me, trust, if I avail myself of this opportun-
ity to extend to my distinguished predecessor
the thanks Of the State of Wisconsin for the
efficient and economical methods which have
characterized his administration, and to con-
graduate him that, in retiring to private life,
he carries the largest measure Of public conf
dence. [ desire to say, further that not only
from public report but from personal acqualnt-
snce, I take great pleasure in bearing teStimo-
ny to the urbanity, the fidelity, and the integ-
rity which have characterized The admini8tra-
ton of the several departments during the i'll
cumbency of the gentlemen who are to-day re-
lieved from official duties. Again I thank you,
one and all, and especially those citizen-sol-
diers whose presence contributes so much to
the completeness of these ceremonies, and I
bespeak for myself and my associates the char
table and tolerant judgment of our fellow
citizens, and invoke the Divine guidance in the
performance of our official duties"
Gov. Ludington, the outgoing Executive,
was to have made few remarks, but, owing
to hoarseness, was unable to read his manu-
script, which, however, he handed to the rep
resentatives or the press as follows:
| GO FELLOW CITIZENS You have to-day wit
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of our form of Government The citizens who
have had charge of the affairs of the State,
having served the term for which they were
chosen, to-day turned over their several trusts
to other citizens whom you selected for the
purpose. So it happens that I, who yesterday
enjoyed the honor Of being Governor of this
Commonwealth, am to day private citizen,
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private citizen is to-day your Governor. These
changes are the very essence of our institu-
lions, and I cannot doubt that their
effect is altogether wholesome. For my
own part, I was very grateful when
the people of Wisconsin chose me to be the
Chief Magistrate of the State. I have sought
: to show my gratitude by performing the duties
faithfully and for the best interests of the peo-
pie. If could be certain that I have sue
ceeded in this effort there would be no alloy
in the satisfaction that l feel at being relieved
of the cares and Iabors of Office l am we'll
advanced in life, and it is improbable that
will ever again accept official position, but I
will never cease to take lively interest in
everything that concerns the honor and pros
perity of Wisconsin and the happiness of her
citizens. am deeply grateful to my worthy
successor for his complimentary remarks, and
T hope that his duties may prove as pleasant,
and his relations with the people of the Com
monwealth as cordial, as have been NINE"
After which the officers were escorted to
their several departments by the old officers.
7 The crowd was immense, but portion of the
crowd gaining admission to the chamber to see
the oath administered. The weather was in
tensely cold, and the crowd who were unable
to get in the Capitol rapidly dispersed. At
o'clock the Sheridan Guards the Bay City
, Guard, of Green Bay, the Mansion Zouayes
, the Evergreen City Guard, of Sheboygan, and
{ the Governors Guards, of Madison, had q
. parade and review on Main street, and we're in
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