The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-03-05
THE aovERNoR's ADDRESS.

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The clock struck twelve as the PRAYER
ended. Then the Hon. E. Willis wilson,
beaming blandly on the crowd, and prob
ably wondering why there wasn't more Of Z
II, placed himself at theSrail and unrolled (
his Manuscript. He wore q high-hutt toned
Prince Albert coat faced wftlisilk, black
scarf, overcoat and q look Of complacent
satisfaction. He began ina clear voice,
pitched go ligh thatit soon became husky
and at the conclusion had grown almost
inandibiy husiier. The new Governor
has not pleasing delivery. He has some
unhappy mannerisms Of which he ought
to be able to rid himself without difficulty.
Upon this occasion he carried himself
with more dignity than in his campaign
speeches, though when he hoped on to I
the railroads he came in with much Of the
Characteristic swing Of the hustings. He
commanded very close, attention, but
forsome reason excited no applause.
Having got through with the address he
turned to Judge 0key johnson and said
hc was ready to take the oath. Judge
johnson, In voice more than ordinarily
subdued, administered the oath and
turned up the gilt edge of the Book for (
the Governor to kiss The Inauguration
ceremony was over, and II, had occupied
Just thirty ty.aye minutes. 1.-THE inaugural
address will, found on page 81
Very few business men or other promi-
nent citizens were present. Many of the
faithful were off doing homage to Cleye-
land, and Others seemed otherwise en- )
gagged. AS the new Governor took up. his
hat and started to move away thereiwas q
faint cheer, which lie aclsnowledg dged with
Iaigrateful smile. The band played a short
piece and the people quickly dispersed.
The other State officers were sworn in in
their various offices, aud the State started
off on another four years. cruise with q
new crew.
LAST NIGHTS FESTIVITIES
at the State Hease-A Very Pleasant AZ.
fair.
The events connected with the inaueu-
ration Of Governor E. Willis Wilson wero
brought to a close last evening by a recep-
ton and ball rendered to the new Execu-
tive by the citizens Of this city, which was
held at the State House. 1twas predicted
by some, that owing ito certain ncircumstan-
ces which need not be mems
toned at this time, that the
affair socially, wouldbe adiamalS failure,
but such was not case. While the attend-
ance was not as large as might have been
expected on an occasion, OF this nature,
there was goodly number present,
enough To eomtottab bly, flll the hall ithe
House, which was usedfor dancing, and
they were all from w heeling's best people.
Therecepton, which was held about 10
O'clock, took place in the Governors
apartments. Mrs. Wilson was prevented
from being present, both ahe and her little
daughter being threatened with 3pneu-
monia, in fact they. were both quite sick
yesterday, and there were expressions OF
regret that such was the case heard
on all sides last night. Governor
Wilson was assisted In receiving
by Secretary Of State Walker and
wife, Attorney General Caldwell and wife,
Mrs. Woodman, OF Charleston, Mrs. Post,
Col. w. w. Arnett and wife, ex.Auditor
Miller and wife, and ex.State Superintend-
ent Of Schools Butcher and wife. The two
gentlemen last named were the only reps
Tesentahves Of the old administration that
were present.
The reception being over the dancing
commenced about Fl O'Clock and con.
tinued untila late hour this morning. ]
Eight pieces Of Kramer's orchestra and
Killmyer at the piano made glorious
music, and the young people especially,
took advantage oft Supper was served
about midnight in the Supreme Cont
room. The bill!of fare embraced a nntn.
Der Of good thing and there were, what's
mt t1guallv fnttnd mn an itt,a asia
plenty OF waisefsto serve the same. n 4
Lae li., reception and dancing rooms We're
There were several present from out Of
town. A3number Of handsome toilets