Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-03-10

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After Il moment they RELAXED from the strain.
glanced at each other half foolishy and
altogether proudly and then sank into natu-
raj attitudes once more. Mr.. Morton mean
time was reading his farewell address. He
said
Mr.. Morton'> Address.
The time fixed 10y the Constitution for the
termination of the Fifty-second Congress has
arrived, and shall soon resign the gavcl OF
the President of the senate to the honorcd
son OF Illinois who has been chosen AS my
successor.
cannot. however. take my leave OF this
distinguished body without offering my most
grateful ackn0wcdg mcnts of the honor con
lcrrcd by the resolution Just adopted, de-
clnring your approval ofthe manner in which
have discharged the duties OF the hair,
aud expressing my deep sense Of the uni
form courtesy and Kindness. even III critical
and complicated situations extended to me,
As the presiding officer, by every member OF
this body. If have committed errors, you
have restrained from rcbuking them, and |
have never appealed In vain to your sense OF
Justice and have ever received your support.
NV associations with the representatives.
OF ;hC a states of this great nation in this
chamber will he among the most cherished
memories OF my life. and | can express no
better wish for my successor than that he
and kindness thtt have never been limited
10y party lines or controlled by partisan ntlil-
iatiOns, and which have so happily marked
my intercourse with senators.
And now, senators and officers OF the SEN
ate, from whom | have rect iyed so many
good Offices in the discharge Of my duties
acCrpta frrb'eCXpresSOn of my grateful APP
prrc,a.ion Of your kindness, with heartfelt
wishes for YOUR future welfare, happiness
and prosperity in life.
Is the Nic"-Presidcnt-cleCt now ready to
take and subscribe TO the oath Of office?
Mr.. Stevenson Takes the Oath.
Mr.. Stevenson arose slowly aud held up
his right hand. Mr.. Morton stood facing
him and in clear and distinct voice read
the words Of the otliCia! oath,
When Mr. Stevenson had bowed his head
in uckmow Iedgment OF the oath, Mr.. Morton
hastily pressed into his hand the little block
Of marble hch serves the Vice President
ia lien Of grvel. and turning to the Senate
pronounced the formal won ds that adjourned
Congress without day. Then he shook hands
again with Mr.. Stevenson and stepped from
The plat form.
Mr.. Stevenson. with wave of his hand,
called attention to the Chaplain, who rose TO
pray. With him rose tho whole body OF
men upon the floor Of the senate, except
Justice Field who leaned his head revercnt-
y forward upon his cane, and John Wanna
maker, who SIT bolt upright, apparently alb
>orbcd in meditation, Mr.. Harrison stood
| leaning upon his umbI ella and shifted ner-
vouSly from foot to foot Mr.. Cleveland
was sock still, motionless as n statute from
I beginning to end
Mr. Stevenson'S Address.
At the conclusion of the PRAYER President
| Harrison aud Mr.. cleveland sat down So
nearly together that the floor seemed to
| shake, and Weep esident Stevenson began
his inaugural address which was as follows
SENArORS-Dccply impressed with sense
| of its responsibilities and OF It's dignity, !
: now enter upon the discharge of the duties
OF the high office to which have been called
| am not unmindfu Of the fact that among
the occupants OF this chair during the l0i
years of our constitutional history have been
statesmen, eminent alike for their talents and
their tircless devotion to public duty
Adams, Jefferson and Calhoun honored IL
| incImbCnCy during the early days OF the
Republic, while Arthur, Hendricks and Nor.
ton have, at later period Of our history
shed lustrC upon the Office Of President OF
the august deliberative assembly known
| to men.
assume the duties of the great trust con.
ided to me with no feeling OF sclf-con'
tidenCc. but rather with that of grave dis
trust Of my ability satisfactorily to meet It's
requirements. | may be pardoned for saying
that it shall be my earnest endeavor to dis.
charge the important duties which lie before
me with no less of impartiality and courtesy
thon OF trmness and fidelity.
Earnestly invoking the cooperation, the
torhcarance, tn. charity of each of its mem
bcrs, now enter upon my duties as presd
ing officer of the Senate.
Mr.. Stevenson spoke firmly and delibcr
ately and seemed thoroughly master of him
self
The Parade.
No inaugural parade was ever formed un
der more trying circumstances. There wer,
about twenty thousand people in the parade
| but viewed as whole 1t was not q conspic
uous success. How could II be? There wer,
long halts between the divisions the baC
weather had dampened the flags and trim
mings Of the buildings along the route, anC
it dampened the ardor of the people who
came out to see the show as well.
Like the surprises for children, the bes
part Of the parade came last, when the Tam
many braves, the John Y. McKane Associ
| alton, Troop A and the Seventh Regiment
of New York, and all the hurrahing ant
jolly boys of the civic clubs came marching
along, and great part Of the cnd-the bes
part was spoiled by confusion. But there
was n long, cold, weary wait before John Y
McKane-or rather his boys-came march
Ing along
The Presidential Party Passes.
1t was well on towards o'clock when tn,
police began clearing the open space before
the grand stand. Then suddenly there wa!
quick dash of outriders and the carriage
Of the new President and Mr.. Harrison anC
that holding Mr.. Stevenson and Levi p
Morton dashed along the park side of thu
avenue. Mr.. Harrison's silk hat was on hi'
head; Mr.. CIeveland's head was uncoy
| cred.
A cheer went up. A shrill staccato voic,
cried out above It, "Grover, Grover, foul
more years for Grover" Mr.. CLEVELAND
smiled and bowed low as he was whlred by
Mr.. Harrison watched the Outburst with biz
hands clasped. The two barouches wer,
driven by very quickly. By quick turr
they we're snatched off into the grounds o
the Executive Mansion.