The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-13
Over 5000 People Witness the Ceremonies at
English's 0pera-Iiouse, and Many More
Unable to Gain Admittance.
The Inaugural Address Which Was De-
4ivered by Governor Gray.
The ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Address to the
Senate--The Reception Given Last
Night by the Governor.
THE INAUGURATION.
The Oath Administered by Judge Niblack-
Gov. Gray's Inaugural Address.


Gov. 'Gray's Inaugural Address.
The popular desire to witness the ceremonies
of the inauguration of Governor attracted more
people to Englisi's Opera house yesterday than
could be admitted. The third floor, or gallery,
which was the only one open to the public with
out tickets of admission or cards of invitation,
was crowded as early as lo'cock, and only those
who had succeeded in obtaining tickets
were admitted afterwards. The crowd
about the entrance was such that the presence
of number Of policemen was required to pre-
vent ''crush' The members and officers of the
General Assembly, headed by Governor Porter,
Governor Gray, acknowledgements Hanna,
and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Manson marched from
the legislative hall, with Bessenherz's band as
an escort, to the opera-house shortly before 2
o'clock. The members of the General
Assembly were seated in the parquette,
and those who, by special favor, held
tickets of admission occupied the remainder
of reserved seats. There were many ladies
among the spectators. The boxes on the right
were occupied by the relatives and invited
friends of Governor Gray and Lieutenant
governor Manson, while those on the left were
reserved for the families of Governor Porter and
Lieutenant governor Hanna. The house was
deliberately and .tastefully decorated with flags
of all nations bunting and stands of flowers, and
presenteda beautiful appearance There were be-
tween 400 and 500 ladies and gentlemen who oc-
cupied seats on the stage, among whom were
Vice7president Hendricks and wife, William Fl.
English. Speaker Jewett, State Auditor Rice,
Secretary of State Myers, Mr.. and Mrs. F. r.
Hord, Mr.. and Mrs S. P Sheerin, and Mr.
and Mrs. j. w. Murphy, Mr.. and Mrs. F. M.
Dice Mr. and Mrs. John c. Shoemaker, General
Knefer and wife, Col. j. B. Maynard, William
Mitchell, of the Hancock Democrat, John w.
sHoleombe Miss Lizzie O. Calls, Eb Henderson
and DR.. John Collett
1t was a few minutes after o'clock when
Governor Porter and his successor, Governor
Gray, made their appearance upon the stage,
arm in arm, followed by Lieutenant-governor
Hanna and Lieutenant governor Manson. Their
appearance was greeted with applause from the
audience. After the; playing ola national air or
two by the band, Lieutenant governor Hanna,
who acted as the presiding officer announced
prayer by Rev. O. III. p, Abbott. The inyoca-
ton by Mr. Abbott was as follows:
-Our Father to Thee we give thanks. We
thank Thee for the civil government secured to
us on this earth We invoke thy blessings, oh
God to-day upon these Thy servants just enter
ing upon their official duties, to which the people
have called them. We pray the Divine bless
ings to rest upon the Governor and Lieutenant
governor that they may be endowed with wis
dom for the duties and responsibilities of their
Offices. We pray that the prosperity so much
desired may be secured to the entire
people of the State. We invoke
Thy blessings, oh God, upon the
and representatives; that their actions may Sc
cure the Divine appreciation and the appreciation
of the people as we'll We pray for ali the institu-t
tions OF our State. Oh God, we invoke thy bless
inss upon the benevolent institutions, that they
may be founded in wisdom. Let thy blessings
rest upon the school-houses of the State to,
which are committed. the training of the young
and rising generation. We, pray Thy blessings
may rest or all the departments and the State
institutions. We invoke Thy bless
ings on the national government. Bless
the President of the United States. Bless
the Vce-presdent and may Thy blessings
rest on all the important duties to which they
are called We pray Thy blessings to rest on
the officers of the entire federal government
Oh. God we pray the Almighty to give them
understanding. We pray Thy blessings may
rest on all the various departments of the State
and national government; that we may glorify
God in spirits and bodies which are Thine.
May the words of our mouths and the medita
oh, Lord, our strength and our Redeemer We
ask in Christs name. Amen.
ADMINISTERING THE OATH.
The important formality of the Inauguration
was the oath of Office, which occupied but mo-
ment's time Lieutenant governor, Hannas..an-
nouncement that the oath wonld next be admin
fstered TO Governor Gray was received with
wild applause. The Governorelect and Supreme
Judge Niblack arose together. and the oath to
support the Constitution of the United States
and Of the State, and to faithfully
discharge the duties of his Office
was assented to with the customary "a do"
which marked Governor Gray's entrance upon
his duties as executive of the State. When
General Manson arose to take the oath of Office
as Lieutenant governor. he was greeted with u
rousng cheer from the audience
The Inaugural Address.
After the legal formalities of the inauguration,
Lieutenant governor Hanna, the retiring presi-