The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-15
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K. Gore. Brig. Gen. b. A. Richardson. Col.
Orange s. Runnels, Col. William f. Eng
lish. Col. George e. Rockwell, Col. William
J. Robe. Col. James r. Henry, Col. a. r.
beardsley, Col Charles Kahlo. Lieut.. Col.
William C. Irwin. Lieut.. Col. d. \. Coulter.
Lieut.. Cd. C. c. Schroeder, Lieut.. Col.
Samuel r. Murdoch, Lieut.. Col. A. F.
Ramsey. Lieut.. Col. A. W. Lyon, Lieut..
Col. Charles A. Carlisle. Lieut.. Col. William
c. Burke. Maj r. J.. Kennedy. Mai. George
w. Krietenstein, Maj. r. ]. Robson, Maj.
Sherman Trout, Maj. F. f. Stevenson. Maj.
j. d.. Wellman, Maj. Fletcher NJ. Durbin,
There were also present Maj. Charles Sha-
Ter. commander of the United States Ar
senal at this point; Maj. Charles H.. Noble,
United States recruiting officer. Maj. Alfred
Il. Schanz, Of the Artillery Battalion, of
Attica, was present with his staff. as fol-
lows: Surgeon Reginald W. Garstang, of
Indianapolis; Adjt. Robert I. Oliver, OF In
dianapolis; Quartermaster Raymond p.
Van Camp, of Indianapolis. Two other mil
itary men present were Colonel Doyle, of
Chicago. and Capt. William F. Ranke. of
Battery b, Fit. Wayne.
On the stand in front of Colonel and
Mrs. Durbin was a vase of beautiful white
roses and carnations. At fifteen minutes
before 1 o'clock Governor Mount called the
great audience TO order and the exercises
began with prayer by Rev. Henry W. Dem
nett, Colonel Durbin's pastor. The prayer
In substance was as fellows: Almighty
God, creator of all things. we bow before
Thee In alteration and thanksgiving. We
praise Thee for the great Republic which
Thou hast promoted and protected all these
years. We pray that Thy wisdom and
spirit may so permeate the executive, judi
cial and legislative departments of admins
tration that that righteou sness which ex-
alteth a nation may be upheld in all the
land. We thank Thee for the splendid his
tory of this State of Indiana and for the
noble men who have in .IIe past discharged
the responsibilities of it's official admins
tration. We thank Thee for all the educa-
tional and benevolent Institutions which
have been created and fostered by the
State. We pray that our brother, about to
be ~inaugurated Governor, may be so filled
with divine wisdom and grace that his adj
ministration may be equal i'm its record for
righteousness. humanity, education and Cit
iZenship to any IF his predecessors. We
ask Thy blessing upon his family and his
home so that the highest ideals of Chris
family In home and state shall be upheld.
We ask Thy blessing upon the executive,
judiciary and legislative departments of adj
ministration in this State, so that right
e~ousness, morality, education and the high
est enlightenment may be promoted In all
the State. We ask these favors in the
name Of Jesus. Amen"
GOVERNOR MOUNTS ADDRESS.
Immediately at the close of the prayer,
Governor Mount addressed himself to the
member of the House and Senate in the
following language:
-Four events of my life involving service
to my country and State have taken place
An this capital city. The first was in the
summer of 1862. when, with my regiment, L
came to this city, where we were hurriedly
mustered into the United States service,
and. with the parting benediction OF our
great wal Governor, sent TO the front.
When the war cloud had passed away, and
peace had been restored, 1t was my priv
ilege to be welcomed back to my beloved
State by the soldiers friend, Governor
Morton. Four years ago, with a full reali-
zation of the responsibility, L was in this
place inaugurated your Governor. Trust
ing in God for His guidance, l humbly as
sumed the duties Incumbent upon that
state. / beg at this time to bear testimony
OF my appreciation of the steadfast sup
port the people and the public press have
given my administration. The party oppo-
site to me In politics have treated me with
commendable fairness. The asperities OF
POAltiIdl QilCititCS Il ON~OiAt@ho oFN
more softened by the touch of that charita-
bic spirit which recognizes the fatherhood
of God and the brotherhood of
man. This day / gladly lay aside the
burden of public duties and responsibilities;
/ cease to be a public servant and become
a sovereign citizen.
1T is my high privilege to present to you
my successor, a man who has proved his
devotion to his country in two wars; one
who by his energy and ability has gained
success and achieved honor.
81 now introduce TO you Col. Winfield
L. Durhin, your Governor
Colonel Durbin arose and Chief Justice
Bowling, of the Indiana Supreme Court, adj
ministered to him the oatn CT Office. The
new Governor then delivered a forcible and
logical address. His remarks were received
with attention by the great crowd and
were frequently applauded. He outlined
briefly the policy that would be pursued
by him and frankly announced what would
be expected Of those employed by the State.
Governor Durbin completed his address
about twenty minutes after l o'clock and
the audience was dismissed. The band dis
coursed music as the people left the build
ing. Governor Durbin and Ex-Governor
Mount retired to the executive office, where
they talked awhile and then left the State
house in a carriage, accompanied by Gov
ernor Durbin's SON.. Governor Durbin's in
augural address was as follows: