The daily gazette., 1883-01-16
REoEIv1Nu ran aovERNoR.

The joint. Session. Of the HOuse-Mr
CoOper's Eloquent Welcome.
The first few hours OF the forenoon passed
without much incident. The crowd,
thronRed the streets around the green, and
the corridors OF the State House, where tn,
members In accordance with last night'C
adjournment had met at o o'clock-au houl
earlier than uRual--to do soue business and
get ready for the coming greatest event VI
Delaware for four years to como Every
member looked his best, but work was
transacted as usual, with this exception.
At yesterdays session the passage of q joint
resolution convening both Houses in joint
session to welcome the new Governor,
escort him TO the Inauguration hall and at
tend the ceremony had been neglected.
This was passed the first thing this morning,
was speedily enrolled and became a law
n,Routine business followed and time was
died along until IL O'Clock when Chief
Marshal F. NJ. Dunn, accompanied the com
mittee of reception, consisting of Messrs.
William A. ComeRys, "a. N. Sutton, j.
Thomas Lowe, d. Mustard, Edward Belts,
c. J. Hall, c. 8. PeDnewill, John r. Nichol-
son, across the square TO the Capital Hotel,
and here Mr.. Comegys, chairman of the
committee, took the incoming Executive IN
charge aud there was hearty handshakiDg
all around, No ceremony was there yet and
the small party, the object of thousand
eyes, walked slowly and with dignifed
stride, toward the County Building, going
around by way of the State House. The
most prominent figure, and certainly the
most observed, though not on that account,
was Charles c. Stockley.
just as the party arrived at the State
House the members, judiciary and others,
iled out upon the steps. The Governor-eleci
was presented, and on behalf of the General
Assembly Senator Alexander B. Cooper
proceeded to welcome him, while the many
gathered around and paid rapt attention.
Senator Cooper said
Honored Sir: The members of the General
Assembly, now convened In this ancient
capitol, by joint committee OF both Houses,
have requested me, as one of their number,
In their behalf, to say few words Of
friendly and respectful greeting to you as
you approach your induction into the Chief
Executive office of the State.
The duty thus imposed upon me, can
assure you, is a most pleasant one.
For many years 1t has been the uniform
custom aud practice (growing out of our
political system and institutlons) for the
people to assemble at the capital of the
state, on the third Tuesday In January, fol
lowing a Gubernatorial election, for the
purpose of taking part In and witnessing
the inaugural ceremonies. This is our mis-.
sion here to-day. This is why this large
concourse of peopleis gathered around and
about you, without regard to party ties
or political affiliations. With you,
sir, elevated as you will have been to the
high and exalted position of GOV, rnor Of
the State by an unusually large majority of
the votes of your fellow citizens-by most
emphatic expression of the public will-the
dividing lines between political parties must
for time fade and be obliterated. For into
your hands will be committed the best IN
terests and dearest hopes of all--of the mi
nority equally with the majority, OF the Re-
publican as well as of the Democrat; In a
word, for The entire people Of the State.
In the execution of your official duties
you can know no difference between them,
aud we feel (that as all possess equal rights
under the law) all will receive equal and
impartial consideration at your hands. For,
sir, without flattery, let me say that the
people of this State have that abiding faith
In your integrity and wisdom, In your
strength and judgment, which assures them
that all Will be well in your keeping. That
while you will deliberate with caution you
will act with decision. That while you will
ever be ready to yield, with graciousness, to
all that is right, you will oppose with firm
ness all that you believe to be wrong. And
IN so doing, IL is supernuOuS 10 au0 JnaJ the
approval, esteem and best wishes of your
fellow-citiEens will ever attend you, as they
always do an official who, in the exercise OF
his duties, shall be Influenced only by due
regard to the honor and interests of our
State.
We trust, sir, and believe, that your
administration will meet the hearty approval
and support of all people, and that you will
steer rith safety the ship of State, in which
we are all embarked, amidst the conflicting
elements which may surround and endanger
II.
The administration under which we have
lived for the past four years, and which
(under our constitution and laws) is about
to retire and give place to yours, am glad
to say has been successful and satisfactory
TO the people. We are now on the highway
| OF prosperity In every branch of popular
occupation and industry, and the prosperity
| for the future, under your guidance, is
eminently hopeful.
In conclusion, sir, again extend to you,
| in behalf of the General Assembly their sim
cere and cordial welcome to the capital OF
the State, and we trust that the Infinite
| Power, which rules the destinies of all, may