Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-19
OTERRALL NOTIFIED.
af,lallJ Informed OF His Election
as Governor.
IT LEAVES FOR HARRlSOKBURG.
r, NIL Be in Richmond on the
30lh Instant.
Yl H0GE IN WASHINGTON.
r.t. Prepared to p''pro'e tho Charges
,,,lc Against Hin Consul-Gen-
crai JoTcs's Death.
IT LEAVES FOR HARRISOKDURG,
nj. H0GE IN WASHINGTON.

yss.crlay afternoon; and this
..t e.a O'Clock in the parlors Of
..5i,sn. the gentlemen performed
The committee was composed
r William Lovenstein. OF Rich
.armau. Senator Thomas 4.
1902. Of Rockingham county,
Wu.am II. Blakemire. OF Rock
De..s.ts J. Z. sheffey. OF smyth
.-. uel,Aatc Thomas W. Russell.
county.
.- ,hc Governor-elect had en-
...l,rs with the committee. Sena-
e ~ North Carolina, came in.
thc notification took place. the
introduced TO the Nirginians.
.. was always glad to meet Nir-
-4 added that he never saw
vso had been in politics who
.... 60 be Governor Of his State,
Was saif in such pleasant
.ratit caused a feeling Of mer-
.. .NENSTEIN'S ADDRESS.
..,.nstein called the gathering
..l. addressing the Governor
..rcrraH.- are here as
.r.s ot the General Assembly
g.. bring you the official no
.- lection TO the highest posi-
... ..ft ~ the State. While due
...a 90 the country that at
r.d in that state on the
>...u ulhrr the people had ly
....,g majority decrced your
.. N., not until the two branches
.-al Assembly met In joint
OIL the Sth day of December
...--.i the vote that it was OIL
wsi
-..-,santatives OF that joint
u. s.s pleased 10 convey 10 you
..... -toce. and TO say 10 you OF
.-. .st they will unite with you
...- .- s-avors 10 promote the pest
.-..e -. our Commonwealth. h.
.. .--..mrly gratifying TO me- as
40 tfis committee. 10 communi-
....- -..-saCo. as ] remember with
. .r., many years ago we served
- t,a General Assembly, and
.. r.s my privilege to vote ioI
,s which position you filled
..-.r and credit, and transmitted
..-cess1r the judicial ermlhe
and urtarnished; that atter
. ,.r district for many years IN
.- II the United States 1
,..- triumphant election 70
- chief Executive. and that
wars IL will be my auty 10
,h. legislative department. VI
-.... .~ler your administration
r. sir that ! express not ohly
...... ans ~ this committee ana Oh
.... .... department which we re-
... .ret Of the entire people ot
-... yr.1 we wish for you a sue
t. -l brilliant administration.
. o. -- sir. that on the Isl Gay VI
...-. in the enjoyment OF ht3l'u
We may welcome you 10 the
l ,hst YOUR administration ol
-.- Hrs may not only add lresh
.. ,1ur past record, but ma!
...... --i renown 10 the glories OF
. r.umouwealth."
.>r.. 0,FERRALL'S RESPONSE
e. -r9r-elect replied as follows:
....r.-I an indeed profoundly
... rr the announcement you have
ana the information you nave
.e. g. me. -.
E.reulan 10 the manner born.
20 Oh. traditions and glories OF
-..-- that led In the conflict which
g.. foundation upon which later
ms have. stone by stone, buiided
..-- rlvernmental edifice that con-
. much Of blood and treasure
.-. tie American Union, and then
freely Of her heritage Tor me
.. .. other States; that has earn
b.. accorded - her the appella-
.s te Mother Of States and or
....- and whose name shines with
-.v,r civilization has dawned;
g. material chair after her state
r. ir-t illed by Patrick Henry,
.-.ltly by Thomas Jefferson.
.'.-.-. and John Tyler. L would
FL. uv feelings and false 10 truth
-r- declare that l receive the an
..t ~ ny election by the people
-- as their chief magistrate Tor
.- ..lr years with the deepest emo
pride and gratitude.
, ..rt.-men, while by the voice OF your
..3 -y people this great honor has
r.l upon me, and II makes me
beg % assure you. that ! accept
I. t-.n-clorious spirit, but, ] trust,
r. ~ true humility. / am not un-
the Importance Of the duties
r dev0lye upon me. and feel
-v own weakness; but have
faith in the charity. forbear-
.. indulgence OF those who have
-. 81, preside over the destinies OF
immortalized, and glorihed
rwelth; and with this reilec-
.r.aging me- and relying upon
... .1v-rns all things by his al
" 0er and wisdom. ] shall, on the
% January assume the hlgh
"a in ne. and with a heart
.I q soul swelling with love lot
- lr~clous mrmories, grand ira-
t.4s fame. and unsullied honor.
these blue waters or the Foto-
sl1c 80 softly by Mount yer
.aEton. murmuring gentiy the
Ha-hirgton ana Lee--l shall de-
earnestly and faithfully 10 the
~ the welfare Of her cru
.s,-y section OF her historic ana
and fertile domain
late. gentlemen, more than
your kind words. and assure
rt r.rhegt personal esteem.
.,rlsHED PERSONS PRESENT
-- those who were present during
u1n In addition TO Senator
arl who warmly congratulated
aF,ual. were Hon. Charles +.
E.r OF the House OF Repre-
lsJge John r. Harris and
.r. Of Harrisonburg' Represeh-
r.or OF Tennessee. and Dins-
Arkausas. Senator Pasco. OF
.rresentatlve James W. Mar
.. .-,jrla: Colonel W. T. Atkins
.t..-.. county; Rev. Dr. Kinzer.
t.t p,yat. MIR. Pennybacker, or
..... l,uuty. who served In the
L.-isiature some years ago, ana
others
mmittoe OF the committee
tt.ye VIII 20 at once 10 Wythe
.Y notify Officially Hon. X. {.
his election an Lieutenah'-Eo'-
islhld.
-J MORE A CONGRESSMAN.
,a.r-elect OFerrall left TINS
., "a 1890 O'Clock for HARRISON
.rl viii not return 70 Washington
none in the capacity OF a repre-
.'te in Congress. bis resignation
- been rendered 20 take effect on
-rh instant. lie will be busy al
airanging his affairs before going
eh'nono. and preparing his inaugu-
-lross He and his family, together
FL number of friends. expect 10 leave
t9aburg for Richmond on the Sih
Lt
COLONEL HAMPTON HOGE.
Dnel J. Hampton Hoge, OF Virginia,
Vas by order OF the President no.
al San Francisco some weeks ago
10 proceed 10 Annoy as United States
.i, but 10 return 90 Washington
ei here this morning from his home