The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-01-17
INAUGURATION OF GOV. HAMIL
TON.
The Oath of Cfiice-AGdress OF the Gov
ernor-Scenes and Incidents.

TON.
Oath of Cfice-AGdress OF the Gov
ernor-Scenes and Incidents.
he Inauguration of Governor Hami!-
took place on Wednesday. The pro-
mme, as previously announced was
city adhered to. The following was
order of ceremonies:
t noon Governor Hamilton left the
ecutive Mansion. escorted by General
nd. AS they approached the front
e the band played Hail to the Chief"
ere he was received by the committee
he Legislature, together with General
rbert and staff. The military, sta
ned to the right and left OF the man
4. presented arms as he passed into
street. The order to shoulder arms
move by the right Hank was given by
neral Herbert. Passing the Fifth ,
.iment, which rested on the right. the
riages of Governor Hamilton and the !
sislative Committee. escorted by Gen. !
rbert and staff on horseback. took 20 /
on at the head of the column. then
we'd in the following order:
ov. Hamilton and Gen. Bond in one
iage, the Legislative Committee in
next, followed by the Fifth Regi-
then the Governor Guards, the
TT County Guards, Bonds Anne
Eel Cavalry. the Gainesville Guards.
"he Kent County Guards bringing
III year.
-olumn moved around the Execu-
'NAsion to the intersection of Main
Town Main to the intersection of
treet, thence to the Capitol
1 No my resting on the north side
Governor carriage halted at
viz ate of the Capitol from which
P''''io Governor reviewed the mill.
."is Imoved around the Capitol
eioult he Governor here left his
.,St with his escort. walked to
| s i.o where he was received by
p"p;",n 3r>on $ Company of the 9th
iS .i,et had been held i'll reserve,
) civ '''eie o the Senate Chamber.
NJ ALONG THE ROUTE.
rom Time that Gov. Hamilton
ii'''No ms ,arance at the gate of the
rAec"',o i zion until he entered the
'oei''.e Than he was cheered enthu-
","H'i''iiS Wv crowds which lined the
streets all alobs route
III" UGURATION.
At 1915. GtI,n,;,+o, onnoorod :,
the Senate Cha ,,ononr,n;nd Inv Soc
Rotary Vi 9laIe .lliday, and the inau-
S =. coih'ni Is of the two Houses.
Judges Bartol, A, Rran+ aud W;lIer
and members of tIo,,sn ,f Dalon,tas
had already precet tho Governnr 4
large number of l,s Woo ,rnrant
The Naval Acade pand tfnrni.h.,,
InuSi'; re .'''eiiyas announced by
itsi.'ei', stump "l'cended the Pres
lowing stirring addre, .hich was warm.
ly received:
M'. Chjcf JtStico aHa ,,1o,,,,., Til. :,
not to be regarded, perl ~. nm ,nnro
pirate occasion to refer i.,,; ,,,;f,
measures of public policy
Probably | may find it ,s,. ,l,,r;,,, III,
nUn' ~ ,',,;,, the Lcgisla
The able and elaborate nj ~ - ,t -,
firing Executive. together VII. ,.l,,,,,r.
} henSive and lucid report of ,, ,
give full and precise intorma, II, r,sm.,.
to the financial affairs of the 10 I'LL
calling the attention of the ,nsr,l A..
senbly to the consideration ,,,,tt.r. -
great public concern.
But in presenting myself to [, tho ont,
of office az prescribed by the Co;
shall indulge the liberty of sa,r ,I,nt
fully recognize the impressive Sifr,nc
of the late expression Of the popn will
In becoming the chief magistr If RI
State, and i'll the exercise of the pots an
in the discharge of the duties incnt :
this most honorable and responsible non
il will be with the determination tina .r,
thing shall be directed solely in the IT,
of good government.
There will be upon the part of the E..
tive Il most cordial cooperation with =.
departments of the Government in pr,
ting wise and mSeltish legiSlation: in
surfing fair, pure and peaceful elections
enforcing Il rigid economy in all branche
the public service; i'll reducing taXatio,
the lowest point compatible with econom
administration; i'll correcting all ahl
whether great or small and wherever
listing; in limiting official employment
The absolute necessities of the State, and
maintaining an elevated standard of Off
probity, capacity and app!ication-to
end thai wa and our children after us
continue to enjoy the blessings of free
eminent: and still further that the just
well founded expectations of the PEI
may be realized.
The Governor, the Senator the Dclcg
Invested of the pomp and circumstances
place, and stripped of his official robes i.
best. but Il plain, simple and unador
agent, entrusted by the people with du
TO be performed in their interests. and
the faithful and fearless performance
which his honor and all that he should |
dear in life are pledged TO the people.
Allow me now the privilege Of admon
ing all, in language us impressive rs it i
my power to use, that il is not with Speci
promises, or gilded words, of glittering {
eralitieS, but with living deeds and acti
that the people will be, or ought to be, c
tent
Called hy the people to the office of G
ern"r of Maryland, ! aIa deeply seusibl
the responsibilities | am about to incu
My highest ambition will he gratitied
when come to lay down this great autl
ity and once more to return To the walk
private life, | shall bear with me the c
seriousness of having fairly, honestly
faithfully discharged the important and
posing obligations here now assume.
THE OATH OF OFFICE.
Immediately upon the conclusion
the address. the Governor, in loud
distinct voice, that was heard all over
chamber. took the oath of office and
ceived the congratulations of his frier
Chief-.Iustice Bartol being the first to
so.
CONGRATULATIONS OF FRIENDS.
The Governor immediately left
chamber. and the Senate adjourned,
Governor Hamilton and lady recei
friends from to 3.30 p. NJ Among
many spectators at the Inauguration W
Senator Groome, Major ii. kyd Do
lass, and James I. Briscoe.
THE OLD SENATE CHAMBER.
| The Senate Chamber where the in
guration took place, has witnessed
inauguration of thirty-nine Govern'
Governor Hamilton making forty. |
also historic otherwise. The most
markable epoch was the resignation
General George Washington of the C
mand of the armies of the colonies, VIII
has been handed down to posterity i
painting copied in copper and steel, 81
then the Senata Chamber las heen