National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-02
INAUGURATION OF GOV. LEE.
OMINOUs ATTACK UPON THE PRESIDENT
BY A DEMOCRATIC NEWSPAPER.
Deplorable Condition of Anairs in the
ola Dominion-Sale of Lands for
Delinquent Taxos-Pensions for EN-
Confcderates-Onicers sworn In.

RICHMOND, VA, Jan AT 1l'4O this
morning, and Just before the lower house
of the legislature was called to order the
Joel Parker Democratic Association, Of
Newark, N j., entered the hall, displaying
their beautiful banner and wearing blue
and gold badges. They occupied the space
around the outer railing, and stood there
during the Inauguration of Gov. Lee.
Among the prominent politicians in the
hail were Representatives G.. T. O'Forrall
and John w. Daniel.
Mr.. Daniel was received with loud APP
plause. The galleries were crowded with
ladies and gentlemen, and n number of la
dies were sandwiched between members of
the body.
There was one colored man in the hall,
and he wore n Fitz Lee badge.
The house was called to order by the
speaker. Prayer was offered by Bishop
Randolph. After the introduction of three
bills, the senate was announced and was
received in body, and committee OF three
was appointed to notify Gov. Lee that the
assembly was ready TO receive him.
At 1920 the committee returned, Gov.-
elect Lee and Gov. Cameron, Judge Flour
noy, and John G.. Massey preceding them.
The joint assembly received them standing.
The oath Of Office was then administered by
Judge Lewis, president Of the court Of
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and recess Of fifteen minutes was taken,
when Gen. Lee was congratulated by all
who could reach him. Gov. Lee had q "Jocl
Parker badge pinned 20 his breast by
mCmlcr Of that association, aud did not
osCGpc until he had shaken hands with
rlmCst every person In the hall, and IN
short while the vieitors disappeared.
RECEPTION AND INAUGURAL BALL.
The reception and inaugural ball at
A1ptry IiUl tp-riVltt tyltish p1aIp p1 thp
induction Of Gen. Fitzhugh Lee into the
cubeiGatOrial chair OF Virginia, was the
grandest social event which has illustrated
the history of the commonwealth since IL
cast Oft its royal governors and assumed Its
own sovereignty over century ago. The
hundreds OF "fair womcD and brave men,
who were present, In intellectual acquire
ments in manly and womanly presence, in
dress and dcmeanor, and, IN fact, in the
possession Of every attribute Of the
better class Of humanity, would have graced
and adorned any occasion, either Of Ameri-
can or European getting up. The crowd
began TO pour into the hall about $3.50
o'clock, but IL was $3.50 before Gov Lee and
his escort arrived, when the band, composed
Uf some thirty musicians, struck up
Baseler's grand march, "Fitz Lee,n as the
initial welcome Of the governor to the hall.
He was Immediately escorted to a dais at
the cast end OF the hall, where, after being
hall, the ceremonial part Of the affair began
by his introduction generally to his friends
and fellow citizens. Some Of the former
had come many leagues to see this happy
COnsuInmatiOn of theirgood wishes for Lee.
Everything moved smoothly, showing
the perfection Of the arrangements. The
hall wss decorated with national and state
flags In profusion, most gracefully disposed,
and intertwined with those of many foreign
nations. On the walls were seen many Pal
metto leaves, and at the entrance of the hall
splendid specimen Of that tree, sent hither
from South Carolina especially for this oc-
Casion, spread Its branches TO the friendly
Cncirclng air. Formal introductions ceased
about midnight, when dancing and music
were simultaneously begun. The sound of
tripping feet in answer to cadences of the
band were accompanied by the tramp, tramp
Of hurrying hundreds bound for the banquet
hall. As about fifteen hundred persons were
present 1t was only possible for portion OF
them at time to find room at the tables.
Prof Chas. l.. Siegel was the general de-
signCr and manager Of the entertainment,
which was, In all respects, success, Mrs.
Lee accompanied the governor and received
with him.
Capt. L. NJ. Hayes, Of the 9Th United
States cavalry, who was the bosom friend
and companion Of Gov. Lee when the latter
was lieutenant in the same regiment be-
fore the war; and who came all the way
from the Indian territory to be present at
The Inauguration, was among the crowd,
captain with, "Hello, jack, how are you
to-day ~ to which Capt. Hayes answered
''Very well, Fitz. Allow me to congratu
late you,n and warm and cordial grasp OF
the hand followed.
VISITORS FROM THE NORTH.
The Joel Parker Association Of Newark,
n. j., arrived here this morning on the 1886
train, and were met outside the city by
members of the Democratic city committee
The association marched from the station tC
Broad street, headed by a brass band and
then repaired to the capitol to attend the
Inauguration Of Gov. Lee. They were ther
escorted to Murphy's saloon, where lunch
was set, and speeches OF welcome were de
livered by Lieut.. Gov. Massey, Judge Stuart
speaker Of the house of delegates, and re-
sponded to by Maj, Klotz, Of New Jersey
and others. The association are the guests
of the city Democratic committee, and are
quartered at the Exchange Hotel. They
are forty in number, and many of them at
tended the inaugural ball tonight, whicl
is the most brilliant affair OF the kind eveI
known in this state.
OMNIBUS ATTACK UPON PRESIDENT CLEvE
LAND.
The Richmond State this evening, II
copying President Cleveland's letter to
Joseph Keppler, New York, says editorially
''Are these the words of some Buffalo
rough? They may be, and yet they are
the words of the President of the United
States. Shades Of Washington, jefferson
and Adams He, the President, has for
gotten his own beginning and all that he
owes to the newspapers for acquainting The
people Of the country with his acts ant
making IL possible for him to rise to the
place he now fillsn The State concludes
that Mr.. Cleveland has not risen above thu
ungrateful politician, and refers to his let
ter as q serious blunder and an exhibition
OF folly and arrogance
From a southern Democrat this attack
npOn the President is ominous.
NEW BILLS INTRODUCED.
In the senate three bills were offered Of
local interest only. A bill was presented
fill vacancies in boards Of school commits
sioners in the counties. In the house bill
was presented by Mr. Cardwell, authorizing
the assembly to elect special court Of ap
peals, TO be composed Of five judges, who
shall aid the present court OF appeals IL
- clearing the docket, which Is several year
behind The pay of the court will be fixed
by law.
TOOK THE OATH or OFFICE.
The following newly-elected state olllcer
took the oath to-day and assumed the dutie
Of their offices A, II. Mcon, superintend
ent of public printing; A. W. Harmon
state treasurer; II. A. Ayers, attorney
general.
WILL QUALIFY TO-DAY.
The superintendent Of the penltentlary
will qualify tomorrow.
TO PRESIDE OVER THE SENATE.
Lieut.. Gov. Massey notified the presiden
pro tempore Of the senate that he wOult
preside over the senate hereafter