Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-01-18

was then administered by Judge Min
shall, of the supreme court. Gov. Nc
Kinley then presented Gov. Bushnell
with his commission in the following
speech:
We have assembled to-day to perform o con-
stitutional duty OF great dignity and import
ance-the transfer OF the office and power of the
governor to the chief executive chosen by ths
people last November and whose term Of once
by the constitution begins to-day.
1t is q tribute to our institutions and an as
surance Of their strength and permanence that
those who stood opposed to each other at the
last election. now cheerfully acqulescing in the
popular will have gathered here to participate
In the Inauguration of Gov. Bushnell and to wish
him God speed and the realization of useful,
honorable and distinguished administration.
No governor ever entered upon his duties with
more kindly sentiments Of regard, and more
certain evidence Of public confidence, coming
from every quarter of the state and from all
classes Of our people, than he who takes the
oath OF ofnce to-day
No governor but one ever came to the offlce
with larger plurality, and but one with q
larger popular vote than he. 1t will be source
Of comfort and n tower Of strength TO him to
realize always that he has behind him the peo-
pie whose only aim Is the public good and whose
support can be counted upon in every effort to
promote the welfare of the state. I congratu-
late him that he enjoys this confidence and am
sure the people will follow him with their bless
ings and prayers.
My last Official act is done when present to
you, Gov. Bushnell, In behalf OF the people and
by their command, your commission as gov
ernor No act in my four years incumbency
has given me more genuine pleasure than this
know 1t will not be out OF place to say-for it
| is in my heart to say it-that you have my warm
and sincere personal good wishes, both in your
| public and private life May a kind Providence
| guide and preserve you, not only during the
| years OF your Official term, but mall the years
| of the future, and may your administration be
of great advantage to the people, a credit and
honor to yourself, and one illustrious in the an
| nails OF the state.
Gov. Bushnell then delivered his in
augural address. There was u mag
niticent parade of 60 civil and political
organizations and 80 military organiza-
tions which was reviewed by the GU
bernatorial party from stand on the
north side of the Capitol.
Immediately after the parade ext Gov.
Mckinley and Gov. Bushnell were driv-
en- to their respective quarters and the
members of the legislature and Lieut..
Gov. Jones repaired to the senate
chamber, where the oath of office was
administered to the latter. On taking
the oath of Office Gen. Jones spoke in
very eulogistic terms of the retiring
! governor.
The other state officers went to their
respective offices accompanied by their
predecessors, where, by arrangement.
different members of the supreme court
were present to administer the oath of
Office as required by law, and the in
auguration exercises were over.
Last night the governor held n pub
lie reception in his Office in the state
house, the usual concourse of people
taking advantage of the opportunity
to shake hands with the new chief ex-
ecutive of the state.