Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-03
NEW MAYOR GOES In.
M. Taylor Assumes The Reins as the
City'S Chief Executive.
OTHER OFFICERS ALSO TAKE CHARGE.
Both Branches OF the Council Organize
and Then Hold Joint Session to FIJI
the Places In Their Gift.

From early morn ill way after night
fall the city Hall was an animated pic
ture yesterday. The newly-elected officers
OF the city government and members or
the Council entered upon the discharge or
their official duties for the next two years
II looked at one time as If everybody IN
the big building had gotten into con-
gratulatory frame OF mind, and hand
shaking was going on on all sides. The
old officers greeted with pleasure the
coming Of the new ones, and the new
officers were earnest in congratulating the
old that they would remain two years
longer.
Just as the two hands on the dial OF
the city Hall clock reached II, Mr.
Richard NJ. Taylor. who had been chosen
by the people of Richmond TO stand at
the city's helm, entered the Hastings
Court room, and took the oath of office
as Mayor before Judge Samuel u. Witt.
Among those who witnessed Mr.. ray
lor's qualification were his aged father
Mr.. william Nj. Taylor. Edward NJ. Tay-
Mr. William II. Williams, Clerk OF spe'
cial Sessions; Peter J. Burton. Commit
tee-Clerk. and J. W. Woodward. VINO
cordially supported him during his cam
paign.
A VERY HANDSOME BIBLE
The Bible used by Judge witt in adj
ministering the oath Of office was pre-
scented by Mr. b. r. August. the City
clerk. who is one Of the Mayors warmest
personal friends. on the fiy-leaf Is TINS
inscriptions.
con this Bible Richard NJ Taylor quail
fed before me as Mayor of the city OF
Richmond, July ?, 1871
"s. Il. WITT.
Judge Of the Hastings Court.
"presented 10 Mrs. Richard NJ. Taylor
by her husbands friend,
BEN. T. AUGUST.
July ?. 1891"
After the ceremonial. which was simple
and short the new Mayor returned TO
the office that he is to occupy. Arriving
there. he found the retiring Mayor, Hon,
/ Taylor EliysOn, upon the threshoiu
readv to meet him. Here quite large
crowd had assembled to do honor
TO the new chief AS Mayor Taylor dP-
preached Mr.. Ellyson rendered MN NE
sincerest congratulations, and In rev
cordial remarks turned over the hlsh
Office of Mayor to Mr.. Taylor.
THE NEW MAYOR.
The new Mayor, accepting the. trust IN
brief and fitting words. expressed MS APP
preci,tion of the kindness and courtesy
Of tn retiring Mayor Mr.. Taylor said
II would always be his purpose and en-
deayor TO discharge the duties OF MS
office TO the extent of his ability; that he
would be accessible TO the people OF
Richmond at all times and seasons. anu
he had no fear but that he would nave
their hearty cooperation In his enueaVors
to promote the common veal. ana "Heh
| give place to a successor, SAD mayor
TavIor. 81 want no other thanks or re-
wards than those which are given the Ike
cutiye who is now retiring-the conscious
ness of duty well done. and the esteem ana
resuect of ALL" Mr. Taylors remarks
were greeted with hearty applause by
those present Mr.. Ellyson then took
AIavor Taylor TO his desk to explain 10
him some routine matters.
After this Mayor Taylor held an IN
formal reception and received the CON
gratulations Of several hundred OF his
friends during the day.
MESSRS. PHILLIPS AND SMITH
Mr.. Charles H. Phillips, the newly
elected CITY Treasurer assumed charge
of his office early yesterday morning, ana
was kept constantly engaged Throughout
the day receiving the handshakes ana
words of encoura cement from his friends
and admirers The Treasurers desk was
graced by several bouquets OF beautiful
roses but in this respect he had none
the advantage Of Mayor Taylor, who also
had two exquisite stands OF flowers upon
his table.
Captain Frank W. Cunningham present.
ed the new Treasurer with very pretty
snake-shaped ring made of gold ana
aluminium. and remarked that he hoped
this would be the only snake Mr.. philips
would see while In Office
MIR. c. Fred Kohler presented Mr..
Phillips with handsome silver blotter-
cover. made in the shape OF shoe-sole
with the following inscription: &C. H..
Phillips. July /, 81 | wish you many
happv returns OF the day from the bottom
of my sole"
Mr.. Phillips has appointed Mr.. Isaac
Held clerk in his office. to succeed Mr..
Robert T. Reynolds. This is the only
change made in the list of officials under
him. Mr.. G. l. Phillips holds his appoint
ment under the City Council, and Will
of course retain his place.
Mr.. H. NJ. Smith. Jr., who succeeds
Colonel NJ L. Spotswood as Common
wealth's Attorney, also qualified and en-
tered upon the discharge Of his duties.
lie fell right into "old harness" inasmuch
as he filled that Office for two years prior
TO Colonel Spotswood's last election.
Many other officials took the oath OF
office Yesterday and went about their
business US if they were accustomed 10
| doing that sort Of thing every day.