The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1886-07-16
The Goyernor's Farewell.

The Governor's FAREWELL Ns,x >
At noon to-day Governor Thompson relin.
quished to his constitutional successor, Lieut. :
Governor Sheppard, the high office which for
nearly four years he has held with honor to
himself and the State. The ceremony was very
brief and simple, but it was as imposing as if
1t had been interviewer with pomp and display.
All the doors and windows Of the room were
open. aud light breeze hickered through it,
moderating the heat. There were assembled in
formally, TO witpcss the ceremony, Col. Coward,
Superintendent of Education, Railroad Commits
sioner Bonham, Attorney General Miles. Comp
troller-General Stoney, Mayor Rhett, Col.
Lipscomb, Superintendent of the Pententary,
State Treasurer Richardson, State Chemist
Chazal, Colonel Butler, Commissioner Of Agri-
culture. Secretary of State Lipscomb, President
MoBrydc of the South Carolina College, Gel. A.
c. Haskell. Gen. Rudolph Siegliug, Assistant
Attorney General Bachman, Col. II. ID. Goodwyn,
Col F. w. McMaster and other friends Of Gov.
Thompson and of his successor. BY request of
tho Governor the clerks Of the State depart
ments had also assembled TO see him out OF office.
Governor Thompson, Lieutenant Governor Shep-
pard and Chief Justice Simpson were in the
room before the assembling of the party. Messrs.
Thompson and Sheppard chated with their
friends until the city bell struck twelve. At
this sigma, they walked TO the north end of the
desk facing the spectators who were arranged
around the room. Chief Justice Simpson stood
near them. Turning to MIR Sheppard, the re-
firing Governor said " Governor Sheppard
have the honor tUhand you this communication,
Informing you that have this day filed with tho
Secretary of the State my resignation of the
office of Governor of South Carolina" Cover
Sheppard received the letter, which was
enclosed in official envelope, and, without
reading it, bowed to his predecessor. Then
turning to Chief Justice Simpson, who stood at
his left side, he said If your Honor please
am now ready to take the oath of office" The
oath was administered according to the usual
form, the affirmation being taken on q small
Bible.
AS soon rs this had been done ex Governor
Thompson warmly shook the hand Of his suo..
cessor and wished him successful administra-
ton. Chief Justice Simpson was the next TO
offer congratulations, and in q few moments the
new Governor was receiving the hearty good
wishes Of the officers and friends present. As
Ex-Governor Thompson proposes to leave to-
morrow for Washington mauy of those present
took the occasion of bidding him good bye and
expressing their best wishes for his success in
Washington. After half an hour thus Informally
spent, the spectators dispersed and Ex-Governor
Thompson returned to his residence.
The following are the official papers connected
with the transfer Of the office. The resignation
of Governor Thompson was filed with the Sec
rotary of State at quarter to II O clock to-day:
TIE RESIGNATION.
STATE OF SOUTH CARoLISA,l !
co,.,3h;c MXEcrJlyE " I;1. Gn1AMnEE. M (
Having been appointed by the President Of the United
states Assistant secretary of the Treasury, and av
ing accepted said Office do hereby resign the office
IIUGH s. THOMPSON.
THE FAREWELL LETTER.
Columbia. 4. C., July TO- 1SS6.-My Dear Sir: It be-
comes my duty to inform You that have this day re-
signed rs Governor of South Carolina.
tion OF the office of Governor which thus devovcs upon
YOU, will meet fully your desires and the expectations
In sevcring the official relations which for nearly fou,
years have brought me into constant intercourse witt
tho other State officers, desire to Express my highest
npprecia ions OF their uniform courtesy and of tn,
z% and nHey with which they have dis
myasurc of success las been attained in the effort Sc
cure wse just and efficient administration of the Stat,
With profound gratitude to the people of South Caro-
lima for The confidence they have rcpOscd in me-
the honors they have conferred upon me- with tho earn
est hope that harmony may prevail in all the councils
abound Throughout this tammonwsaG "'pp'"eS' may
have the honor to be, very respectfully your obed
TO his Excccncy John C. sheppard Governor Of soail
Carolina.
Governor Sheppard, upon assuming office,
issued the following
PROCLAMATION.
STATE or SOUTH CAIoISA,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT. J
Whereas, the Honorable Hugh s Thompson has vsc.-
ofSouth Car9lina appears by his resignation now
file IN the Office OF the Secretary of State.
Now therefore, John q. sheppard, do proclaim, that
by virtue OF the provisions of Article ILL., Section o.
oath Of Office as the Governor Of the Stale Of SOUTH
Carolina and have entered upon the discharge Of the
In testimony Whereof have hcrcunto set my hand
and caused the great seal of the state to be affixed AT
one hundred and eleventh year of the Independence
OF the United States Of A'nerica. &c; SHEPPARD.
By the Governor: JAS n. l.IpStOMB,
Secretary OF State
Ia addition 10 taking the oath verbally, Gov.
ernor Sheppard subscribed 10 it in printed
form, and it was attested by the Chief Justice.
Governor Thompsons last Official act was to
sign the commission Of Mr.. l.. ID. Childs, OF
Columbia, as captain of the Richand Volunteer
Rihe Company. Governor Sheppard's first
official act was to sign the commission of l.. J.
Lewith, Of Charleston county, as O notary pub
lie. lie remained in his Office during the usual
office hours. Solicitor Bonham paid him the
first official visit of his administration.
Mr. Henry Il. Thompson, son of the retir-
jng Governor, and for many months his private
secretary, will be retained by Governor Shep-
pard in The position he has filled so admirably.
Governor sheppard will not bring his family
to Columbia for the present, but will stay at the
Grand Central Hotel
Ex-Governor Thompson expsats TO leave for
Washington tomorrow at .32 p. M, if tie con-
dilOn of q sick child will warrant his doing So
Ills family will remain in the Executive Man
sion for the present, and will probably not fol-
SOW him to Washington until October
Shortly pfter Governor Sheppard's accession
to Office the Columbia Flying Artillery took u
gun into the State-IIouse grounds and compli-
mcntcd the new Chief Magistrate with series
Of booming congratulations.-N. G. G., News
and Courier.
JoNEsBoRo, Texas, Dec. 10Th, 1885.
TO DR.. J. II, Mclean. st. Louis, Mo-:
This certifes that my sister, Emily Crews,
was taken fifteen years ago with a breast disease
in connection with menstrual arrangements,
which produced severe cough and general
debility, rendering her helpless and unable for
eny kind of service, and after battling the skill