Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-01-16


Long before the hour arrived the various
streets lesdipg to the capitol were thronged
with people anxious to witness the Inaugural
ton of Gen. w. B. Bate. The exercises
commenced al II O'clock, and by that time
all the available space in the hall of the
House OF Representatives was occupied.
Many ladies we're in attendance. Gen. Bates
wife and two daughters occupied seats in
front Of the Speakers stand. The hall was
beautifully decorated with flags and tropical
plants. A splendid brass band furnished
excellent music for the occasion. The Rev.
J. b. McFerrin opened with PRAYER. Gov.
Hawkins was introduced by Speaker Alex
ander, and just before he commenced some
persons in the hall cried cut, "Good. bye,
goodbye" Gov. Hawkins spoke as follows
GOV. HAwKIEs's ADDRESS.
Mr.. PRESIDENT AND GENTLEMEN OF THE
AssEMBLY-The people OF Tennessee have
heretofore called me TO the highest Office
within theIr:sif', and am here now, in obe-
dience TO the constitution of the State, 10
surrender the nigh trust which has been con
hdeI TO my hands, 10 the end that another,
recently CHOSEN by the popular will, may be
inaugursted governor OF the State. In the
ceremonies now Transporting we behold an
other triumph OF the genius OF our govern
ment and the wisdom OF our fathers.
avail myself oil this opportunity Of express
ing to the people through you, as their
chosen rtpres entatives in this General As
sembly, my most sincere thanks for the
honor they have conferred UPON me, and of
assuring them Of my ever grateful
remembrance. | accepted the Office with q
full appreciation OF its responsible dis.
trusting my ability to perform lie Varied and
delicate duties In such a manner az to ac-
ccmplish the greatest good. have at no
time been governed by anv consideration
other than sincere desire 10 promote the
general welfare. Ny term mas been an event
full one. l have been called 10 act upon
questions OF vital importance to the present
and future welfare Of the State. 10 the dis
charge OF what considered to be my duty /
have shruuk from the performance of no task
imposed upon me. / b Te evaded no respon-
sibility. All my official acts are matters
OF public record, and have passed into hisio-
~, and while do not claim that il ia entire
ly free from mistakes, vet confidently sub.
nit that record for fall aud complete yin.
dcation thereof TO = Just and enlightened
public sentiment when time and experienc.
have demonstrated lis wisdom or its folly.
Before the official relations which now bind
US are finally dissolved, | wish 10 make
due and public acknowlt dgnent of the uni.
form courtesy and kind consideration
which l have received atyour hs nds indiyid.
pally and collectively, as well as from
each and all the officers connected with the
administration oil the State government. in
all It's departments With whom I have had
official intercourse during nv entire term.
now, with malice toward none, but kindness
for all, most chesrfully yield the honors and
AID responsibilities Of the office of chief ex
ecuiiye of the State 10 my successor, trusting
that wisdom, courage and strength NAV be
given him TO meet its every duty, and Guide
the ship OF stste toward her fual and glorious
destinations; aud sincerely wishing That his
administration may be a peaceful one: that
the happiness and prosperity of The people
may thereby be increased MANIFOLD; that The
credit Of the State may be elevated and her
honor In iiutaiued; that her material inter
ests may be built up and strengthened: tbat
her children may be educated. and peace
and brothtrly love reign throughout all her
borders.
The band played "Hail Columbia ann
Gen. Bate was introduced and spoke az fo,.
lows:
COY. BATES ADDRESS.
Mr.. President and Gentlemen of the Housa n, p.-
resentatyes, and You, Ladies and Gentlemen
my Feliow-Citizens:
At no time in the history Of Tennessee bas
an incoming Legislature been looked 10 AZ
home and abroad with prouder satisfaction
and deeper anxiety thap this. Certainly no