Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-02
with him TO his new field of labor and crown
all his coming years with Thy richest IA

stii MS coming years Hith 1bF faeheSe -
vors.
sour Father, most fervently we COM
mend TO Thy care and kindness Thy SER
want this day invested with the honors and
with the responsibilities which pertain to
the Governor of this Commonwealth. Give
him grace ever TO remember and faithfully
to keep the covenant enjoiDed in the osth
Of Office. Preserve his life and health, ana
may tho duties and tolls of each succeed
ing month be made prosperous ana happy
by Thy blessing resting on his Efforts to de,
fend the rights. maintain the credit, a1d
advance the true and permanent interests
Of the Commonwealth.
Bless our judges and magistrates; may
wisely enacted and Justly executed law Sc
cure tranquility and public order:
Fill the land with plenty, fill the hearts
Of the people with gratitude TO the Giyg,r,
OF all good; and 10 God. most high, WIZ
we ascribe all honor and glory iore'cr'
Amen"
THE OATH TAKEN. ~
Az the conclusion of the prayer Mr.
cardwell called on Judge j.. IL Lewis.
president of the Supreme Court OF Ap-
neals TO administer the oath, which pe
did using pretty gilt-edged BiDle whien
lad been purchased for the occasion by
Colonel Bigger.
partly opened and Mr.. Mckinney placed
his hand on the inside OF IT, but pressed
his lips to the lid, he then took the new y:
pen handed him by Colonel Bigger and In
q bold hand wrote ''P W. Mckinney" at
the bottom Of the pringed OATH.
Captain Mckinney stood on the edge OF
the platform which b b0lds the CLERKS desk
while Judge Lewis vas reading the oath.
His double-breasted Prince Albert coat was
closely buttoned about him. and be wore a
black cravat with white polka dots. Ihee
new Governor, like many smart men ana
talented penmen OF this day. holds his
pen between his index and middle finger.
Major Tyler was now presented by Mr.
Uurt and took the same oath taken by
the Governor. He had q different Bible
and pen, both procured for the occasion.
Major TYLER wore a double-breasted Prince
Albert coat and black satin tie, and, Il Se
Mr.. Mckinney, his halr was especially
nicely combed.
The ieint convention was declared adj
iouraed and the audience cheered Justify
TO THE LITTLE GIRLS.
Colonel John Bell Bigger asked mo;
ment's indulgence of the audience. ana
said:
Little Miss frankie Irving Mckinney
and little Miss Lille Tyler, / desire that
you shall accept these Bibles aud these
pens which were used this dav by your
fathers in the modest ceremonies attend
inc their Inauguration rs Governor and
Lieutenant-GOvernoro OF our dear old Com
monwealth. In after years it may be q
consolation to You 70 read these very
sacred volumes and write with these very
pens. which were dedicated by me for t9ls
occasion, 80 full Of interest to your pare hts
and yourselves and the public generally"
lGreat applause
Major Tylers little girl stood at his side
while he was being sworn IN, and looked
very sweet in a becoming blue dress ana
with her 5a1r waving loosely over her
shoulders. She received the BiDie and pen
for herself, and Governor Mckinney re-
ceved those for his little girl, who was not
present.
CONGRATULATIONS.
The ceremonies over the crowd pressed
forward to shake hands with the Gov
ernor and Lieutenant-Governor. There
were loud calls for Mckinney. but his
Excellency had no idea of making q speech
and withdrew rs quickly as possible, 1T;
Tyler was also called for loudly, but he dld
not respond.
THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE.
After the Inauguration Ex-Governor Lee,
Governor Mckinney, Mrs. Mckinney, and
the Governors son, Mr. Il. Christian Nc
Kinney. went up TO the Executive Office.
In the Capitol, and the Ex-Governor Tor
mally turned the department over TO hls
successor.
Governor Mckinney for over an hour
held an info rinal reception. There was q
constant stream of visitors, most OF whom
came 10 offer congratulations, and others
visited the room solely from curiosity:
A large number of tine members of the
Legislature were among those who called
to pay their respects.
AT THE MANSION.
From the Capitol Ex-Governor Lee es-
corted Governor Mckinney, Mrs. Mckin-
ney, Mr. II. q. Mckinney, and Mr. Il g;
Murray to the Mansion, and committed
that property to the hands OF the new Ex~
ecutive.
Major Frederick Il. Scott, Major Z. i. ID;
MYERS MAJOR Charles $. Stringfellow, and
"A few others called on the new Official at
the Mansion. 81,
Governor Mckinney remained in the
Office in the Mansion with his predecessor
until 3 O'Clock. when he went down to the
Exchange Hotel with Judge Flournoy.
THE PRIVATE SECRETARY.
Mr.. K. C. Murray, who has been ap-
pointed private secretary to the Governor,
spent considerable time in the office at the
CAPITOL with Mr. Mcleod. Ex-Governor
Lees secretary, receiving information as 10
the run of the routine affairs.
Governor Mckinney has appointed Mr..
Robert l.. Smith. of Estillville, Scott coun-
tv, as his messenger. Mr.. Smith is young
man who took especial pleasure III driving
Captain Mckinney about during the can
vass. -,
Mr.. Thomas A. Jones, who served IN tins
capacity under Governor Lee, VIII go WIN
the latter to Lexington. Mr.. Jones l-ade
many friends by his courteous and gentle
manly bearing while here.
TYLER III THE cHAIg.
As soon as the confusion was over Sena-
tors Berry, Hurt, and HeatoD. cons'ltu-
ting committee appointed for that pur-
nose. waited on Lieutenant-Govcrnorl Tyler
and escorted him TO the Senate chamber,
where he was received with quite an oya~
tiOn.
Mr.. Massey addressing his successor,
said 1T becomes my duty and 1t Is my
pleasant privilege to hand you on behalf OF
tho people of Virginia this insignia, OF
Off sc, and / do it with the confidence hat
YOU will use il and fill the Office into wmch
YOU now enter with credit TO yourself and
satisfaction TO the Senate and to the peo-
pie of Virginia" IApplause.l
MAJOR TYLER's SPEECH,
Major Tyler in accepting the gavel made
a very nice little speech, which was libe-
rally uDDlauuCu. iif Sdlis
MIR. President,--As take the gavel the
insignia of my Office, from the hand that
has held it so wisely and SO well for the last
four years and look upon your .silyered
locks. tolhng of years of ripe wisdom and
mature Judgment, and think of your long
and able service to the State. and reflect
upon my own inexperience, more fully
than ever realize the truth that we must
remember Him who has promised TO siye
to those who ask wisdom literally, and up
braideth not. -,
MANY are the worthy and illustrlouss
characters that have been chosen TO I'LL
this place, but among them all none, ulr,
are more conspicuous than yourself for
the able. fair. and impartial manner with
which Won have discharged the duties that
have devolved upon you. May your man
tie fall on me. and with it some OF the Wis
dom. prudence, and fairness which has
your action. And TO you,
over whose deliberations nave
been called to preside by the voice and
favor of the people of this grand old Com
a compliment greatly appre-
ciate, permit me TO say | shall rely on
your generous consideration and coopcra-
fion in the discharge of my duties, and as
.x~.k.