Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-06-05

WIN an nOneSt determination HoL oHly
to construe all laws, justly and fairly,
for the benefit of the people and the
preservation of their rights, but to see
that in every decision here rendered
equal and exact justice be lone between
man Inc man; that no influences OF
rank, or station, or wealth, or personal
friendship, be allowed to interfere with
the perfect fairness Of judicial action.
and that the scales in the hands of JUS
tice may never deviate for a single mo-
ment from the absolute level Of equal
ity.
And may the long line of governors,
Of territory and of state. who shall ex-
ercise the chief executive authority
within these walls be fully equal to the
requirements of. the high office they Will
bear. Let the history of each be the
chronicle of exalted impulses, of noble
resolutions, of patriotic words. or
worthy deeds. Let each remember that
for a time he stands before the world
as the most conspicuous citizen and the
highest official representative of New
Mexico, and that her honor calls for q
line Of official conduct SO irreproach-
able that even the shafts Of SANDER and
malice will fall harmless at his feet.
May each devote his official term to the
welfare of the people and the increased
prosperity and glory Of the state. And
thus may each In turn add fresh luster
<o %1o Lt-I, op3oa Vyhioh ha hnQ re and
by inspiring example set a still higher
standard for the emulation Of his sue
cessors.
And so of all who in this place shall
hold any official position, may each be
endowed with wisdom, with ability, and
with honesty of purpose, that every
law may be we'll made and well admin
istered, and that under the blessing OF
providence all things may be SO or
dered and settled by their e%ndeavors
upon the best and surest foundations,
that peace and happiness. truth and
justice, religion and piety. may be es-
tablished among us for all generations.
Here the chair called upon Rev. Fa-
Their ]. L. Gay, who, in strong and Wig
orous tones. pronounced the ~benediction
in these beautiful words:
80 Almighty God, who art the III
preme architect and governor Of the
universe, whom the heaven Of heavens
cannot contain. much less this house
bullded here for the enactment and X
eeution Of the laws Of this territory, we
acknowledge that law has her seat In
thy bosom, and that her voice Is the
harmony Of the world; that all things
In heaven and earth pay her homage,
the very least as feeling her care, the
greatest are not exempt from her
power; and that all things with uni
form consent admire and own her as
the mother of their peace and JOY. And
upon those who now or in the future
shall enter the portals of this majestic
civic temple, charged with the high
honor and great responsibility Of hold
ing and exercising office under the laws
of this commonwealth, we implore thy
benediction; that thou wouldst be
pleased to direct and prosper all their
consultations to the advancement OF
thy glory, the good Of thy church, the
safety, honor and welfare Of thy people;
that all things may be so ordered and
settled by their deliberations. upon the
best and surest foundations. that law
and order, peace and happiness, truth
and justice, may be firmly established
among US for this and all future gener-
atoms. These and all other needed
blessings for them, for us, and all thy
people we humbly invoke thy benedic-
ton In the name of the Father, and Of
the Son, and Of the Holy Ghost. Amen"
Amidst music and the joyful exchange
of congratulations among the people,
the audience dispersed.
CLOSING FESTIVITIES.
In the evening at twilight the Las
Vegas band gave a concert In the plaza,
and its music was highly praised. At
$3.50 both bands were playing at the
capitol. The great building was richly
illuminated, over 500 electric lights
throwing a blaze Of glory everywhere.
Here from $3.50 to $3.50 Governor Otero
and members Of his official staff held q
public reception, which was attended by
a great throng constantly going and
coming. Probably 700 people greeted the
officials and inspected the building dur
ing the hour. Many of the ladies and
gentlemen were in full evening dress.
The governor stood at the west end
corridor on the second floor, beneath
the folds of a huge flag, while receiv-
ing, and those Of his staff, In full mill
tary dress, who attended him were Adjt.
Gen. VIM. H. Whiteman, Col. E. G..
Austin, Col. W. r. Upton, Col. E. w.
Doleson and Col. R. E. Twitchell.
During the evening other territorial
officials were in about their elegant new
quarters, receiving and entertaining
visitors, among them being Secretary
Wallace, Solicitor General Bartlett and
Judge McFie.
Later in the evening the ball and
supper at the Palace hotel, given in Gel
ebration Of the completion Of the capi-
toll by the Woman's Board Of Trade and
Library Association, was attended by
over 200 persons. who enjoyed them
selves until long after midnight. Nearly
every one was in full evening dress.
The music was good. the refreshments
all that could be desired. and this fea-
ture proved one Of the happiest events
Of the day. The committee on reception
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