The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-13
Governor Gray and Lieutenant
Governor Manson Inducted
IntO Office.
The 0pera-HOuse Tastefully Decorated
IA Large Crowd in Attendance,
And the Ceremonies Impressive and
Interesting The Addresses
Last Nights Reception
Legislative Notes.


ana took place at Eoglish's Opera House
yesterday afternoon. and the event was wit
messed by one OF the largest assemblsges of
people that ever met together in that spacious
edifce. The attendant ceremonies were
highly interesting and impressive, and in
all respects worthy of the place and the oc-
casion. The house was beautifully decor
sted with evergreens, flags and Duating, and
pictures CT Governor Gray and Lieutenant
Governor Manson, and also of Cleveland
and Hendricks. Beissenherz's Band was
present and added music to the other inter-
esting features of the day.
At 10 o clock the doors leading to the gal
1eries were thrown open, and both the u D
per and lever gallery were packed in few
minutes, every svailable seat and foot of
standing room being occupied The men,
beers Of the House and Senate arrived
=. 2:15 and took seats in the
ofouet, tsis part Of the auditorium having
teen reserved for them and their ladies.
! De dress circle and stage we're taken by in.
vited guests, the State officials occupying
seats upon the stage. While the members of
The General Assembly were being seated
Governors Gray and Porter and Lieutenant
Governors Manson and Hanna appeared upoa
from all paris OF the house.
The scene which presented itself az the
yaet audience waited for the ceremonies
10 begin Was one novel IA many re-
speOts, and certainly impressive in
al. iii front OF the stage sat
the representatives OF the great common
wealth Sf Indiana, men Wnom their con-
slituency had delighted 70 honor, snd who
bHVe come up 20 the S.Stss Capital to msks
Laws Tor the perpotuity CT her institutions
a A. "a n No
on either eide were the families and Intimate
friends OF TIE Chief Executives OF tns State
ard the two Lieutenant Governors. In the
Dress circle were many VINO have held p)-
sifioDs o. trust and honor IN the State, aud
VINO came % witness the ceremonies OF the
Inauguration, psrtisi psting ia all the feel
iues Of pleasure which the event excited.
On the stage we're the Stats and ex State
GEirials aid many other distinguished gsn.
tfenlsB and ladies The first roy of chairs
were allotted % tbs men who have most re-
Gently received hOB0Ts at the hands OF 10.
cara. VICE President Hendticks and wife
were there; Hon. William IL English, az
oae tiRs the nOminse Of the party for the
second highest Office in the gift OF the pso-
pie, tas beside SIR. Hendricks; Speaker
Jewett. fresh from the field OF
1neIited laurels; Governor Gray, just enter
ing upon the duties Of bis Office; Governor
- PosteE~ reiinq nishing the trust; Lieutenant
Governors Manson and Hanna; Judge Nib
lack, who including Governor Gray, has
sworn into Office three Governors of the
State; Rev. o. II. =. Albeit, who opened the
Democratic Safe Convention with prayer.
Senator Weir aud Representatives Cory and
Moody completed the list.
At 2:30 o'clock Lieutenant Governor
Hanna arose. called the convention
to order. and announced that Rev.
DIR. Albeit would invoke the
Divine blessing. Mr.. Albeit made O very
eloquent and appropriate prayer, asking
that Divine blessings might attend the two
men who were about to be indicted into
office; that their labors might be directed for
the welfare of the people at large, and that
n sill things whatsoever was done might
rebound to the upbuilding of the Kingdo N
of God in earth. He prayed that harmony,
eood-feeling and fellowship might prevail
smong the Representatives assembled. and
that they might feel that they were called
together for purpose, the highest aud best.
Judge Niblack then administered the GUS
tomary oath to Governor Gray, who deliv-
cred his inaugural as follows
GENTLEMEN OF THE GENERAL AssEMBLY-To be
chosen the Chief Magistrate of the state is
an honor that impres6es me deeply and for which
lam profoundly grateful l approach the dis
charge of the labors of this high trust with a fuu
sense of the responsibility involved, but with q
determination TO perform the duties of the office
faithfully for the public good: and 20 that end L
You are convened by virtue of the Constitution
to enact such laws as will promote education,
protect the rights of person and property,
advance the general welfare OF the people, and the
prosperity OF the STATE thus c9ninnHing to sxsIt
Diana is so conspicuous an integral part, ever
mindful that republican form of government
not endure longer than simplicity Integrity
snd economy characterize Its administration and
fidelity marks the conduct of its public servants.
through which we have recently passed stirred
the ocean OF our politics as mighty storm, and
bodies Of wafer by agitation Of the tsmpsst' il i:
hoped will eliminate the impure elements from
so IN the si hs6 pg o on
more the commencement OF an era of retreach-
nent and reform.
Tax PRINCIPLES UPON WHICH OUR GOVERNMENT IS
FOUNDED,
snd under which we have increased from thir
teen 10 thirty-eight States. with large areas yet
which naturally divide public opinion as 10 the
policy OF the Government. The continuance OF
upon a wise aud honest administration of the
powers ana duties OF the Govern ment, will al
ways develop political dissensions and create
party DIVISIONS, thus periodically aronsing the
masses TO pass Judgment upon alleged evils OF
legislation ana deviation from constitutional
principles. cheek is put upon malsdministration.
reforms are peaeeaoly brought about tue Govern
rected and determined as q majority may de-
The present depressed condition Of the business
and industrial interests of the country invites the
careful attention and study OF the Legislator.
The earth has yielded bountitul harvests, pro.
.icce Is abundant all Of the material for active
tsiness and increased prosperity seems to exist.
Il the last year has witnessed q succession oil
ailures aud disasters among the commercial, in.
sIustrial and financial institutions of the country
that has shaken confidence and seriously dis
Turbed the business interests OF the whole land
The rspidity with which colossal fortunes have
been accumulated in late years by private indi
yfduRls: the development aud fostering OF railway
and other cooperate bodies of vast wealth by Gov
eminent aid the aggregation of the money OF our
country In various combinations OF power, aud
the influence which they exercise IN shaping leg
islation. raises the inquiry whether legislation has
not been too much IN the interest oil capital and
onA ofnof afrHr ofrf AL Al No
county.
The iaboring classes constitute q great portion
of our population, and TO this element We are
largely Indebted for our prosperity.
They comprise in . great measure the honest