Year: 1878

On the day of the Inauguration the
streets were crowded, though the day
was wet, stormy, and discouraging. But
the parade came off according to pro-
gramme, and was regarded as a spirited
affair.


Lieutenant Governor Fitch arrived at
one o'clock in special car, accompanied
by personal friends and Cleveland Of
ticials, and escorted by seventy members
of the Cleveland Greys.


The Inauguration ceremonies were
held in the rotunda of the State-house.


The reception to Governor Bishop by
the Young Mems Democratic Club, in
the State-house, from seven to nine
o'clock at night, was social affair, while
the ball, at the City Hall, under the
auspices of the Governors Guard, was a
very elegant dress affair. Many of the
members with their wives and daughters
attended the bali and the other festivi-
ties.


Senator Wilson and Representatives
Covert and Townsend, who were ap-
pointed by the Republican caucus to
prepare resolutions expressing the SEN
timents of the Republican members in
regard to the administration of Gov
ernor Young, called at the Executive
Department and presented the resolu.
tions in question. Mr.. Covert made q
presentation speech, and in response
Governor Young said: Gentlemen
can only shake your hands and say am
profoundly grateful for this expression
from the Republican members of the
Sixty-third General Assembly, and
while my heart is too full to permit mt
to say much, yet this much must say
l shall treasure this document, not only
for myself, but for my children, as we
shall feel proud that my administration
has been such as to merit your indorse
ment."


THE INAUGURAL.


Gentlemen:


In accordance with the usual custom


it becomes my duty, as the Governor


elect of this Commonwealth, to appea


before you, and in your presence to tax,


the oath of office. And it becomes m,


duty also to call your attention to suci


matters as may deem important to tn,


best interest of the State you represent


Happily, my distinguished predecesso


has left me very little to do in this las


respect. At the opening of your session


in his annual message, he submitted t.


you a comprehensive statement of tn


condition of the several executive de


partments of the Government, and, con


sequently, all that is necessary for M


to do now is to urge upon your atten
tention those matters only which deen
of such grave Importance as to deserv
very special mention.


Among the first and most imperativ


things demanding your attention, is tn


present financial distress of the country


| am not unmindful that this is ger


orally regarded as national question


and consequently some may conside
any discussion of it here as quite out @
,, place. But little reflection may hel
us to see that this very view of the mat
ter contributes largely to the distress @
which we complain. 1t is very com
, mon habit 10 refer our grievances t
causes as far from home as possible; an
consequently our willingness to hold ou
national Congress entirely respons
BILE for the present financial COZ
dition of the country, is precisel
/ what might be expected. But it ma
; be worth while to seriously ask tn
question: Is this view consistent wit
the facts in the case? l certainly d
; not wish you to understand me as apo
ogizing on behalf Of our national Coz
gress for any unwise or injudiciol
legislation; or even failure to give tt
. legislation that itneeded What l mea
to say is, that our real and permanel
,, , help must come from economical livir
and judicious legislation at home. W
E must begin the work of reform in OF
E own State Government, Hence I wou
earnestly call your attention to the il
. portance of such enactment as wi
: secure an honest administration al
f rigid economy in all the departments
T. our State service.


. In Republican Government all ci,
reform must, for the most part, be t
: outgrowth of virtuous and economic
:: people-being, in fact, composed of t
;. peoples own immediate representatives
is it should be your constant aim to set
e example in the character of your legis
o tion, such as will be worthy to
u initiated by our national represent tativt
9 When we have secured for ourselves t
e. right kind of record at home we c
re then hope that our influence will
n potent in the higher councils of t
te Nation, in securing for the whole peol
u =, that retrenchment and REFORM whit
ID ! am thoroughly convinced, must an
v. date any permanently healthiul con
a tion of our financial affairs.


,g do not wish to convey the idea IL
er you will be able successfully overco