The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-12-12

with the brilliant ability which has
I characterized my predecessor. I am
conscious of the heavy responsibilities
resting upon me and of my human
weaknesses, but I am reassured by
knowing myself sufficiently we'll to
enable me to offer my people heart
which beats alone for their happiness,
and a hand ever ready to strike for
their interest and liberties. I am
powerless as all executive without
your cooperation and feel assured
that this you will freely give me.
. Your responsibility is as great as mine
and all I ask is that in your delibera-
tions you shall be governed by those
principles which will cause you to en-
act such laws as will secure the happi-
ness of the greatest number of onr
people.
| now take my commission, thank
ing the people for the confidence re-
posed in me. In doing so. I pray
that the God of nations will be with
me and sustain me, and when 1 shall
have returned my commission to those
who gave it to me, may it be as pure
and spotless as when / received it. If
I can then say-Behold happy peo-
pie in peace, love and unity-my re-
ward will indeed be great and suffici-
ent. Asking the support of my friends,
the charity of my enemies, and the
help of God, / now dedicate my head,
my hand and my heart to the service
of my State.
When Mr.. Evans ceased speaking
and took his seat great appleause and
cheering came from the floor of the
House. Then the band played Dixie
and every one cheered. Several bou-
quets were carried up to Governor
Evans.
Mr.. Harrison stepped to the eleva-
ton and made the same announce
ment as to the Lieutenant Governor.
Slowly DR.. Zimmerman rose and just
as soon as he arose:a litter began. In
fer moments it was a chuckle and
then subdued laugh. 1t was the
campaign experience over again. 1t
was what carried DR.. Zimmerman
through, and he was neither surprised
nor panied. The Doctor was attired in
long wine-colored Prince Albert.
His thin hand grasped the Bible and
he took the oath, making his response
in rather husky voice. He gave
the Bible good kiss and then slipped
to the elevation and had a few words
to say, thanking the members for the
high honor they had conferred upon
him, and asking them to bear his
thanks and expressions of appreciation
to their continents. He promised to
do all in his power to discharge the
duties of his Office to the best of his
ability, and would do all he could to
aid the chief executive in upholding
the pride of his State.
. DIR. Zimmerman, as the presiding
officer of the Senate then declared the
joint assembly dissolved.
AS Ex-Governor Tilluan and Cover
nor Evans came down, the latter hav-
ing a handsome bouquet in his hand,
many admirers shook their hands.
AS they were going out the band
played lover the Waves" Thus the
ship of State started on another voy-
age.
Governor Evans went to the execu-
tive chamber, where many crowded
to pay their respects. About 2 o'clock
all had gone. Governor Evans very
first official act was to appoint Chief
Liquor Constable NJ. T. Holley of
Aiken notary public. His next was
to sign the commission of D. H.
Tompkins as Secretary of State. This
was the official work of the first day.
Last night an impromptu reception
was rendered the Governor at the ex-
ecutive mansion by Ex-Governor Till
man.