Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-10
GF0RGIA'S NEW RULER.
ruE JNAUGURAL \ PLEA FOR
STATES RIG HTS.

Ilat pavss Among Those Present.
,r,.NTA. GA, Nov. 12.-Gen. John b..
nordon was inaugurated as Governor Of
o,argia TODAY. The escort for the Gov
.eIecr formed on Whitehall street in
the following order:
M Wonnted police, commanded by Chief Con-
molly ,Sat Col. Wiley. of the Second Georgia
pl,teiinn narshal Of the day, assls, ed ov
bdWfant Z. D. HuReDin, Capt % Ron sims
1nH SHirsviiie. and Col = arrel, OF Balnbrldge.
A3aii A3parimines'wics Rifes. Capt. III. Dart, preceded
h.. tha n runswcR Band.
Atlanta Rifles. Capt. Snead.
nnsbIonega Cadets. Captains PhShps and
woodward. - t,l.-o~d
1as,cl- van Guard, Capt. j. c, S1mons.
9sann go life. Capt. John G. Hart.
aIsnta Artillery, Capt. Jones.
nnstar6ment Of The LaGrange Light Guard,
eergt. Wlnn C.4 pvrto
Atlanta Capital Band.
HHe'tarSTsi Association, Col. Thomas.
netaobmeut Of the Hill City Cadets.
Thomson GUARDS.
Qutman Guards'
Snsdng Grays.
covsrn0r's Horse Guard, Capt. Milledge.
Refora the line began its march rain be-
ron 10 fall and continued all day, Qetract.
ing greatly from the brilliancy of the oc-
resion. The procession started at II
oiciock. Its route was up Peachtree
street IN the residence OF Mrs. Walter Cor
Jon where it saluted Gen. Gordon, who
vas in a carriage drawn by four white
horses. He was accompanied Senator
lanes. Chairman OF the Senate Commit
zoo and MIR, Glenn, Chairman OF the
House Committee.
AT THE CAPITOL.
The Governor-elrct was escorted to the
capol, where soon after rain dispersed
the military. The Legislature met in
ioint session at y O'Clock. The Governor
elects party entered the hall In this order:
Cen. Gordon and Senator James, GOV.
Mcdaniel and Mr.. Glenn, of Whitfield,
ex.prpsident Hayes and Senator Butts,
Prot, Frances w naley of Yale, eX-Lieuten.
ant Governor of Connecticut, and Mr..
Rawls OF Efiingbam county, State House
officials. United States Senators, eX-GOv-
srnors. Judges and eX-Judges OF the Su-
preme and superior Courts.
Gov. Mcdaniel aud GOvernOr-elect Cor
don we're seated with President Davidson
and Speaker Little.
PRAYER was ofe ed by the senate Chap
Jain, Rev. Mr.. Jones, who asked a bless
ing on the retiring executive, the
G0vernor-eIect and the people.
President Davidson, at the conclusion
Of the prayer, said:
We have assembled for the purpose Of
inaugurauug the Governor elect OF Georgia,
Hon. John B. Gordon, of Dekalb county. |
have the pleasure and honor of presenting to
the &c eral Assembly the Governor elect,
Hon. John b. Gordon.
Gen. Gordon then delivered his inau.
gural address After the address the
oath was administered by Chief Justice
Jackson and the great seal OF the State
vas handed to Gov. Gordon, who gave it
to Secretary of State Barnett.
President Davidson then proclaimed
Gen. Gordon Governor and Commander.
in-Chief OF the Army and Navy of Geor-
gla for the ensuing term.
Inc joint session dissolved, while the
band In the gallery played "Dlxie."
Inc crowd then CONGRATULATED Gov.
1ordon. EX-President Hayes was among
those shaking his hand and complimented
bis address.
Inc galleries were crowded and scores
Of ladies' were on the floor in the men,
bers' seats.
Inc right gallery was filed with men,
oers Of the Prison Congress officially in
Eited.
THE TWO SENATOR'S.
Senators Brown and Coluuitt occunied
'front.' seats together during the ceremony.
A large floral design of the coat of-arms
Cl ueorgla, presented to the Governor by
le State Agricultural Society, was on
ne Speakers desk.
n Ihere was some apprehension that the
nVuse was not safe, owing to the weight
VI 'ue Iafge crowd, and President David
Sun requested the audience, for prudential
9asohs' 10 abstain from applause.
,.S, a.IeI tne ceremony the additional mill
sq q'y g., leature' we're abandoned on account
|persed. "" 'Ae 0io"" us
NV dordon went to the executive
he day. '"oie 'ne leSI vi
p. as a, OH, lls trst official act he signed a war
a, u' lU %lVO Tor John NJ. Matlock. a one
sSvu Confederate soldier of Ware
IA, ,A,T9F' IA, I9. MCDANIEL, with his family. is
.ae g hlmball House, but in a few davs
Wv "Hl return to MOnroe and resume his
'sU,ssslon. .'S.ssn. As his last official ACT he
msIe4 ne warrant for Daniel Mcdaniel. n
o~gu Confederate soldier Of Gwinuett
naa% aaaa'rresident Hayes during the cere-
/ |or,Is5 " mNs seated by the colored members
|1ot ~ tlouee' whose presence he seemed
", 70 he aware nf.
tne ladies' on the floor were Mrs.
|GordcrD' 'l MSS Gvpsie Mcdaniel, Miss
'uU otners Of Official connection.
y. IHE MILITARY BANQUET.
koT. ne banquet rendered by the Cover.
#oeaI moIse Guard 10 the visiting and
/Wsl n,.l.,dry IN the Brown block on
spsts ecI today was an elegant affair. |
iaera voe "ele arranged tor $50 people.
|f Inc Saree Sie zen tables, running the length |
|0or va" vi" IN Jhe three stories. The first |
Ihorsp y occupied by the Goyernor,s |
EaGrang"o "udfd' Brunswick Rlfiemen. |
kcbooI "a LISht Infantry, Means High |
ben Of 49, ,'e's' Atlanta Rifles, the gentle. |
&omr'a. tue press and Col. q. NJ. WIIav
tsf '"O'uA oiicer OF the day, and the
Iusr5sss second floor were the ouitman
/ raw, ana tuVms0n Guards, SpaldinK
| Tse ',1u @nu Atlanta ARTILLERY.
reen d." uoOr was occupiod by the
Ity CaH.,.n...s, b, Hancock Van Guard. Hill |
y en-, Ddhionega Cadets and Gate
10 osI'o'I Inc tables were loaded
Zee srd sr1di'GSae'es and substantials. hut
eecbe. r,,s.nlonade were the only liquids.
spers, "ero made by Col. Wiley. Can't.
&an' toTI sPt' Jehu Mllledge. Capt. Jobn
be bsuonou,e ue3fge W. Adalr and otheru,
''snIy enjoyed. ""N ""'
Irb.t., THE BALL.
The lot The Kimball to.niob. gIvon
ori. ,'o'ernors Horse Crards sa''a
In ',,, success. The m IitSrv Vors
i asnnru'.' lorce and the fiash,n, ,,nitorms
iG,1s,,M,l WIN The vailed tlnts OF the eis'
J., l.p,',es ,s OF the ladies' under m. brii-