The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-12-09

ing of deep thankfulness that pervaded
the hearts of all present that for the
next two years the interests of South
Carolina would be in the keeping Of one
! OF Carolna's most promine;.t sons whose
sole aim in the future would be- as il
had been in the past, to promote the
peace, the prosperity. the general welfare
Of her whole people.
| The Speaker then announced that the
Hon. John. D. Kennedy, Lieutenant.
Governor elect, was present and ready to
qualify. AS in the case Of the Governor,
the constitutional oath was adri Mustered
by the Chief Justice.
Tile Senate then returned to the Sen.
ate chamber, cscorting the Lieutenant
Governor TO his seat as presiding officer
Of the body.
The large audience which had witness
ed the ceremonies in the House had now
filled the galleries, and many ladies with
members Of the House and prominent
visitors shared the floor with the scna-
tors. After minutes intermission
employed by the Lieutenant Governor
i'll donning his purple robe of office he
was escorted to the front Of the presi-
dents desk by the president pro ,cm.,
Senator L. w. Witherspoon, who in u
few pleasant words introduced him to the
body over which he was thereafter to
preside. The Lieutenant Governor then
with his ccustomcd grace Of expression
| spoke as follows:
The Lieutenant- Governors Address.
Senator's Having been elected to the
Office of Lieutenant Governor, and being
required by the Constitution Of the State
to preside over this body. l appreciate
E.l IL
In the discharge Of the duties of this
tiality and ability that / posseas. The
party to which the majority of the Sen.
ate belongs has n grave responsibility
devolving upon it, and nowhere does it
rest with moro weight than upon this
General Assembly, of which you are a
component part. II, as has been assert.
ed, and with which l agree, we are by
virtue of our superior qualifications of
intelligence and property the custodians
OF the best Interests OF all classes aud con-
diiions of the people Of South Carolina,
let us prove to the country that we appre-
ciate this fact, and by our legislation
demonstrate it. Let our legislation con-
tinuc to b. above partisanship or mar
rowncss. Let it be broad and catholic,
and, while corrective, at the same time
progressive. Let us rise above political
considerations and direct our efforts &,
promote to the fullest extent the interests
and the welfare Of every citizen of the
State. Let us, by stimulating industries
and fostering our material development,
seek to alley political agitation and
bind more closely .hc bonds which
| should unite all Of our people. The re-
sponsibility is all the more imperative
because of the great propondernnce of
one political party in this General As-
sembly.
have such confidence in your wisdom,
courage of conviction and devotion to
the State, rs to believe that you will
meet the fullest requirements of your
responsibilities and duties, and legislate
accordingly.
Invoking the blessing of Heaven upon
you and asking your kind indulgence in
the task before me, pledge myself to
efficiency in the deliberations of this
body"
At the conclusion of the address,
which command so great interest and
attention, Senator Witherspoon moved
that the Senate adjourn. The vote was
taken and carried, and as The new Pres.
ident announced the result, his s.ss.
official act, the Assembly, after congrat-
ulations, dispersed.
The inaugural ceremonies in both
houses were deeply impressive. Upon
the table directly in front Of the Speak
er's desk in the House were placed the
old sword and mace of State handed
down through over one hundred years
from the old Colonial days, aud first
used in this ceremonial since the war,
upon the occasion of the Inauguration of
Governor Hampton in 1878. These
interesting old relics, bearing the regarl
quar.eripgs of William and Mary, iden-
tilted us they are with the very childhood
of the Province Of Carolina, appeared
typical then, as they did to-day, of the
two great eras in the history of this peo-
pie, the era of their birth and the era
ofther emancipation from the opprobrium
of Radical rule.