Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-02

| Of the men whose wisdom and patriot
| ism whose virtue and valOr, have Deeh
| illustrated in the. halls Of legislation and
on a thousand fields Of conflict
Beneath the shadow of this Capitol wo
| behold the stately monuments or me
patriot sages and soldiers whose names
are among the brightest and purest i'll
human history, and whose memories are
| the common inheritance, not only Of the
citizens of our own Commonwealth, but
of all whose hearts beat I'm sympathy
with exalted worth and unselfsh devo-
ton 10 freedom, truth, and justice
| throughout this great land from North
to South ard from East TO West.
And now. az this auspicious hour in
this new era in the history Of our COM
monwealth, we offer our fervent prayers
i'm behalf Of Thy servant this day IN
vested with the ioffce which has been
adorned by the long line Of illustrious
predecessors who have bequeathed to
him the instructive experience Of their
successive administrations.
May the God who guided and animated
them in the discharge Of their high du-
ties be his God and sure defence; pre-
serving his health and life and crowning
that life with loving kindness and tender
mercies and enabling him so to fulfil
every obligation as to make his term Of
service one of personal honor and public
advantage.
Remember, also, we beseech Thee, Thy
servant who to-day resigns the trust
he has guarded so faithfully and well.
May Heavens richest blessing rest on
him. upon his family, and upon every ef-
fort and enterprise that can make his fu-
ture career prosperous and happy
May Thy blessings abide upon our
Lieutenant Governor. upon the Senate
over which he is to preside, upon the
House of Delegates. upon all the officers
of our State Government and upon all
our people, that order and harmony,
prosperity, and peace may prevail
throughout all our borders, and 10 God
most high Will we ascrbe as is most
due. all honor and glory, evermore.
Amen.
THE OATH ADMINISTERED.
The hush in the hall during DR. Hoges
prayer was perfect. Not a sound arose
from the great crowd, save the solemn
tones Of the clergyman as he asked Gods
blessing upon the administration about
to begin and upon the head of the one
just closing.
At the conclusion of the prayer Judge
Cardwen advanced, Major Tyler arose,
and approaching the foot Of the dais,
placed his hand upon the Bible, which
Colonel John Bell Bigger handed to the
Judge.
The silence while Judge Cardwell was
reading the oath of office was nearly
as impressive as that which marked Or.
Hoge's prayer. The judges full voice
penetrated to the remotest corner of the
hall. and he gave a decidedly impressive
character TO what easily becomes an un- !
interesting formality
Governor Tyler signed the oath or ONCE, |
using a beautiful gold pen handed him
bv Colonel Bigger. When he had affixed /
his signature and returned the pen 10 the
clerk Governor Tyler turned TO take his |
seat. when the then Ex-Governor grasped |
his hand and congratulated him warmly. !
RIFLES AND PENS PRESENTED.
Mr. Echols. who had been standing at |
the left of Governor Tyler then advanced
10 receive the oath but Colonel Bigger's
voice interrupted him.
"Miss Belle Norwood Tyler is requested
TO accept the Bible upon which her
fotber took the oath, and the pen with
which he signed It," called the veteran
clerk of the House. at the same time
bouine IN the courtly manner for which
he ,s noted, towards the gallery. where
Miss Tyler was seated
Mr. Fchols then received the oath, and
after having signed IL, using different
Rible and pen from those employed In
administering the obligation to the Gov
ernor. Colonel Bigger, taking these, ana
looking towards the east gallery, where
tho wife Of the Lieutenant-Governor was
sittin0 said: 81 beg Mrs. Echols 10 ac-
cent with the compliments Of the {. II.
ID the Bible and pen used In administer
ing the oath Of office 10 her husband
GOVERNOR TyLETrs INAUGURAL.
He Expresses HIS Appreciation and
discusses some Legislative Needs.
Governor Tyler then ascended the dais,