Milford chronicle., 1895-01-18
FRUITS Of VIGTORY.
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Of Gov
8rlOT NGTUiI.
Thousands Of ElthuSlaS-
tic Republicans
RelOiGG.
here PEOPLE IN DOTEa THAH Vas EYER
EH0HH BEFORE.
HOUSES GAILY DECORATED. THE
TOWN IN HOLIDAY ATTIRE.

Goveruor-elect Joshua H. Marvii wa.
formally inaugurated on Tuesday in the
presence of the General Assembly. state and
county officials and a large coucourse Of en-
thusiastic Republicans. The ceremony took
place in the Court House. which was pro-
fusely decorated with bunting Every avail
able space in the court room was occupis d,
and those who could not gain admittance
stood on the green outside with the National
Gusrdsmeu and the Delaware College Ca
dets
Prior to the inauguration there was a
large parade made up of the rirst Regiment
N c d Delaware College Cadets aud Re
publican clubs from various parts Of the
state
It was in three divisions, with D. NJ, Will
son as chief marshal aud John B. Wharton
and Eidad L. Clarke, aides. The FIRST di-
vision consisted Of the First Regiment under
command Of Colonel George W Marshall.
The second division was made up of the
Delaware College Cadets, Governor Rey-
Euolds and staff, Golernor-elect Marvil aud
State officials in open carriages, followed
by a large number of Republican clubs, the
Young Mems Republican Club and Repub-
lican Invincibles of Wilmington taking the
lead in points of number and marching
order
The third division, composed of all col
ored political clubs, formed on Slaughter
street
The procession was headed by the militia
and the cadets, who were accompanied by
the First Regiment Fife and Drum Corps.
/ They we're followed by barouche contain
ing the Governor Reynolds The latters
staff came next, riding in carriages. The
| last barouche contained Senator Higgins,
General Wilson and Mayor Shortlidge.
! Next cam the Republican Iuvincibles, ac-
companied by the First Regiment Band
Tney were followed by the Young Men S
Republican Club, which Immediately pre-
ceded the East Dover Hundred Republican
Club
The route of parade was Lockerman to
New. New to Fulton, Fulton to Bradford,
Bradford to Lockermau, Lockermau to Gov
ernor's avenue, to Cicil, Cicil to State and
along State to the Public Green, where the
parade was dismissed.
The day was cool and bracing but the
streets were terribly cut up and made the
walking difficult. Many houses were deco
rated and the streets along winch the parade
moved were lined with enthusiastic people
and houses in holiday dress. The governor
elect, National Guard and Delaware College
cadets were the especial recipients of public
favor The marching was excellent and in
perfect time with the martial strains OF the
brass bands of the several divisions.
ACTIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
AT 1880 O'Clock Clerk Hastings, of the
House, was directed to inform the Senate
that the House was ready to receive Senate
to attenu the inauguration Of the governor
elect.
The Senate Immediately adjourned, and
both Houses, accompanied by their officers,
proceeded to the Court House, the Senate
leading. Speaker Watson's i'll health pre-
vented him from being present
They took the seats reserved for them,
while Governor elect Marvil. attended by
the committee on the part of the town, Gov
ernor Robert ]. Reynolds Secretary of State
John d. Hawkins, and other state officials
and prominent citizens took seats on the
platform.
Rev Cyrus Cort chaplain of the Senate,
offered au earnest prayer for the well-being
Of the new governor aud divine guidance Of
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the Office
The joint resolution conyening the two
houses was read by Clerk of the Senate
Hastings.
Associate Judge. David T Marvl then ad
administered the following Oaths of Office to
the governor-elect:
81, Joshua H. Marvil, do solemnly swear
on the Holy Evangels Of Almighty God,
that will support the Constitution of the
United States Of America, SO help me God -
II, Joshua H. Marvil, do solemuly swear
on the Holy Evaugels Of Almighty God |
that will support the Constitution of the
State Of Delaware, so help me God"
Il, Joshua H Marvil, do solemnly swear
on the Holy Evangels of Almighty God,
that will perform the duties of governor of
the State of Delaware with fidelity, so help
me Cod"
Acting upon the advice of his physicians,
The governor did not read his inaugural ad
dress, as it would have been too great a tax
ipou his nerves. It will be submitted to
he Legislature in about week.
rHE GOVERNOR WARMLY CONGRATULATED.
AT the conclusion ofthe formal ceremon-
es the new governor held an informal re-
option and at its conclusion returned to his
lotel
INAUGURATION BALL.