Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-02

xSxueURArED YESTERDAY

Ass~nhlass.
Tho Inauguration Of General Fitz-
hpsh Lee as Governor and Hon. John
j. Massey ~ Lieutenant Governor took
plaes IN The Hall Of the Hocse Of Dele
rates Yesterday 1t few minutes after
11 O'Clock. The galleries were crowd
sd--she western one with gentlemen,
end the eastern one (which was set
apar4 for ladies and their escorts) was
fllsd with much Of the beauty Of the
Conmonwealth.
About 1880 o'clock the Joel Parker
Association, Of New Jersey, entered
he hall and were given standing-room
under the eastern gallery. Their ar
rival was the signal for an ou.burst OF
applause by tho members Of the House
end spectators.
OVATION TO MAJOR DANIEL.
When Hon. John w. Daniel entered
Ne hall the Sergeant-at-Arms escorted
him TO privileged seat on the right OF
The Speakers stand. near which were
seated Bishop Randolph and Rev. Drs.
Newton and Read. As he entered the door
there were shouts, " Eere comes John
W. Daniel - and every eye was turned
upon this distinguished son Of Virginia
who was recently awarded the highest
honor in the gift Of the State--the
United States senatorship. AS ne
walked down the aisle, which he did as
rapidly as his lameness would allow,
he was wildly appiauded, and this en-.
thnsiasm did not subside until ne had
taken his seat.
THE SENATE ENTERS.
At12 o'clock the senator's entered
n pairs, led by Hon. John L. Hurt,
the President pro tenn, and the CLERK,
DR.. j. Dudley Pendleton. The senator's
were given seats on the left OF the
Speaker.
President Hurt took seat near the
Speaker. Speaker Stuart called the con-
vention to order and stated that the hour
for the execution Of the joint order,
which was to comply with the resolution
adopted the day before inviting Governor
Lee to take the oath Of Office in the
hall Of the House Of Delegates in the
presence Of the General Assembly, had
arrived.
He accordingly appointed Senator
Taylor Berry, Of Amherst Hon
Abram Fulkerson, of Washington
and Hon. R. M. Stribling, Of Fauquier
. committee to inform Governor Lee
that the convention was ready to re
ceive him. Before Governor Lee ar.
rived Attorney General Ayers and
Congressman Charles t. O'Ferral
came in and took seats inside the bal
Of the House. Shortly afterwards en-.
tered Captain +. NJ. Hayes, Of The
Fifth cavalry, United States army, whC
was bosom friend Ct % Fitz," as he
familiarity calls him.
Near to and just in front Of the
Clerks desk were seated Mrs. Genera
Lee, Mrs. Beckham, and the Misses
Ross.
On the floor Of the House were seat.
ed the wives and daughters of many o
the senator's and delegates.
GENERAL LEE ENTERS.
When Governor Lee entered the no
tunda Of the Capitol the dense crowd
which was assembled there to get 0
look at him cheered him loudly.
He walked down the aisle armand
arm with Governor Cameron, and was
followed closely by Northumberland
Massey, who was accompanied by Hon.
Henry W. Flournoy, Secretary Of the
Commonwealth. Judge L. L. Lewis,
president Of the Supreme Court, who
was invited to administer the oath o.
Office to the Governor and Lieutenant
Governor, accompanied the party
Governor Lee walked around behinC
the Clerks desk and stood to the left o
the Speaker, and Lieutenant-Governo
Massey stood on the right.
Mr.. Fulkerson, from the committe,
appointed to wait on Governor Lee anC
Lieutenant.G Governor Massey, said
MIR. Speaker,-I have the honor, as chair
man of the committee. OF presenting 10 TN
convention the Governor and Lieutenant
Goyefnor-elect. who are now ready TO tax
the oath Of Office.
THE OATH ADMINISTERED.
The Speaker then requested Judg
Lewis to administer the oath, and b
did so, reading copy Of The prescribe
oath. The oath, as taken and signe
by Governor Lee, reads as follows
/. Fitzhugh Lee, do declare myself cit
zen OF the Commonwealth OF virginia, an
90 solemnly swear that l will support an
maintain the Constitution and laws or u
United States and the Consultation an
laws Of the State OF Virginia; that recoi
niEe and accept the civil and politics
equality OF ali men before the law, an
that j viii faithfully perform the duty
the Office OF Governor TO the best OF IN
ability that have not, since the ISL ga
OF May. 1852. fought In duel the issue
which was, or probably might have beef
the death OF either party; nor have l beei
knowingly, the bearer OF any challenge
acceptance 20 fight O duel actually tough
cerned, directly or indirectly, Ia dn
actually fought since said time; nor VIII
during my continuance In Office, be so ei
gagged, directly or indirectly. 80 help II
God.
The oath taken by Licutenant-G
ernor Massey was the same as Il
above.
GREETING THE VISITORS.
After the oaths were administers
Governor Lee took his stand just
front Of the Clerks desk and shoe
hands with and received the congratl
lations Of the New Jersey visitors an
hundreds of Virginians. 1t was SON
time before he could get out Of Ii
hall, so universal was the desire on IL
part of all present to greet him. Co
ernor Cameron remained in the ha
with General Lee, and shook hands wit
many persons.
Governor Leewas becomingly dresss
IN dark business suit.
FROM THE CAPITOL.
Governor Lee, upon leaving the ha
Of the House Of Delegates, resting upc
the arm Of Senator John L. Hur
passed through the rotunda, followt
BY large number Of people. upc
reaching the steps leading upstairs
the direction Of the Governors oiiic
he met the Hon. John w. DAME
whereupon cordial hsndshaking toe
place, Lee saying TO Daniel, John,
am glad to see you, old fellow; walk a
stairs" Daniel responded, Thank
Governor, had to come down to s.
you through"