The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-12-15

was dissolved, the Senate retiring to their
chamber.
1t is worthy ofmcu,ion that Governor Thomp-
son occupied during the inauguration ceremo-
MES the chair ofGovernor John Rutledge, which
was furnished for the occasion by great grand
daughter Of the old Dictator, and that the clerk
of the House sat in the chair which he used when
South Carolina seeded from the Union
After receiving the heartfelt congratulations
OF his friends Governor Thompson retired from
the hall. lie has entered upon the discharge
OF his new duties and will fulfil them with that
ability and fidelity which has ever characterized
his services TO the State which has honored her
self in honoring him.
TIE NEW REGIME IN THE SENATE
The Senate attended the inauguration cere-
monies in the House. Just before the departure
OF tho Senators in procession Senator Smythe in
very graceful speech offered resolutions warm
ly expressing the regret of the Senate at the
severance of the pleasant relations existing be-
tween that body and its presiding officer, ani
commendatory OF his urbanity, fairness and
efficiency in Office. The resolutions were put
aad unanimously adopted.
Lieutenant Governor Kennedy was thoroughly
surprised at the suddenness of the tribute, and
was $, affected that he could barely express his
thanks.
The Senate returned after the Inauguration TO
Its Chamber, Gen. Kennedy and Mr. Sheppard
walking arm-in-arm. The Chamber was soon
filled with visitors
Gen. Kennedy doffed his purple robe Of Office
and Mr. Sheppard, the new Lieutenant. Cover
nor assumed it. Gen. Kennedy, Advancing to
the presiding officers stand, said
Senators, it is my privilege and pleasure to
introduce to you Lieutenant Governor John C.
Sheppard, who will pr, side over tho delibera.
lions OF this body for the next two years. All
ask for this distinguished gentleman is that the
same consideration, courtesy ona Linlness which
have been shown me for the last two years shall
now be shown to him.
Mr.. Sheppard then addressed the Senate. lie
said: Honorable Senators, 1 am here TO enter
upon the discharge of the duties imposed by The
Constitution upon the Office to which have been
elected by the people Of South Carolina. / trust
that need not assure you that shall endenvor
to discharge the duties of the office faithfully
and to your satisfaction. l could not hope
for entire efficiency without the benefit Of your
generous indulgence, and your cordial CO opera
ton, which | do not doubt shall receive
Important as are the duties that devolvc upon
me they dwindlc into insigniicance in compari-
son with the grave responsibilities that rest up
on you. by your fidelity to the :rust conferred
upon you, by your devotion 10 the highest in
terests of the State, and by your wisdom you are
to vindicate tho endorsements given by the peo.
pie to the policy and princi les which have pre-
vailed in the administration of the State govern
lncnt for The last six years. Practices locking
to the preservation of peace and the enforcement
otlaw should be continued policies looking to
| the encouragement ofcntcrprise and the devel-
opmcnt of resources should be maintained and
principles looking to The regulation of the e1.
| ecutive, legislative and judicial departments by
constitutions! limitations should be preserved.
When You remember that person Of large ex
perence and intimate acquaintance with the
history of South Carolina has remirkei that
'this is the abest Senate that ever convened in
this State.' you will appreciate the rcsponsibi..
tiles by which you are confronted and the conf
dent expectations which you are to gratify.-
Being substantially of the same opinion upon
''the main question" let harmony characterize
all your proceedings, and in their results the
people will sustain you. Invoking the blessings
of Almighty God upon your deliberations and
trusting that from your labors great god may
como to the State, declare the Senate ready to
proceed with business.
The Senate Immediately after, at 2.45 p. NJ,
adjourned until ll.30 next, day