Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-11-18
CAPT. JACK DOWNING.
MnLEpGEvILLE. Geo, Nuv. 10.


Both branches of the Legislature were organ
lzed and proceeded to business on Monday last
Thomas Socks, Esq. was elected President of
the Scnate--Stocks SS-Thomas Wooten ST.
Ivcrson l.. Harris, Esq. then elected Secre-
tary of the Senate--IIarris S9-John A. Cuth-
bert, Esq. 38-one member of the Troup party
absent Henry Darnel was elected Messenger,
and Reuben Z. Brown Door Keeper
In the House, Asbury Hull, Esq. was chosen
| Speaker.
From the number of notices on important SUBJ
iects, given in the Legislature on the two first
DAYS OF the session, we must conclude that the
present session will be a busy and interesting
ono The number Of strangers in the place was
never so great as at this time; every tavern and
boarding house is crowded to excess. The inau-
suration of the new Governor TOOK place with the
customary formalities, yesterday, at mid day,
when he delivered the following address:
FeLlow- Ciizens:-Called by the voice of the
people of Georgia to the first office within their
gift approach the responsibilities OF the station
with unaffected humility and dlffidence. But for
firm reliance on that wisdom which comes from
above. and an mistaken confidence in the virtue
and intelligence of my constituents, | should
shrink from the magnitude Of the arduous and
complicated duties of the Office oonfided
The basis of my political creed is, confidence
in the unofficial, sovereign people. They are the
only legitimate source of all governmental pow
or. and believe them to be not only capable of
self.poyernment, but of ViSe sef-governrDent-
therefore. my only hope of retaining their conf
dence, will lie in faithful discharge Of my pub
Inc duty.
To this station bring no spirit Of party ami.
mostly or political strife. have no pledges to
redeem, nor v,Ddlcti,e feelings TO crafty; am
now the servant OF ali.
laval myself of this occasion TO re-aflirm what
stated to the public in February last-that :. it
is my most ardent desire to see the whole people OF
Georgia united the great subjects of political in
terest and principle, which are inseparably con-
nected with liberty and the perpetuation Of our
Federal Union. "7he Federal Unton must be
preserred:" and it can only be done by the Gene
raj and State Governments conining themselves
within their respective constitutional spheres"
Pure patriotism demands of every public func-
tionarv. voluntary sacrifice OF all political pre-
iudices. WHICH may stand opposed to the public
interest. Thus far. make free-will offering
of nv own, on the altar of the public good.
In the presence Of that portion Of my fellow
citizens here assembled, aad in that of heaven. |
now proceed to bind myself by the solemnities of
the most sacred obligation, to discharge, with
zeal and fidelity. the duties of the high trust to
which have been called.
The votes for Governor were counted in the
Legislature on Tuesday, when Mr. Lumpkin's
majority was ascertained to be l442.
The Governor elect made his trumphal entry
into MiledgeviIle on Saturday last, escorted by
an immense cavalcade A display So pompous
and unusual in our State, was not relished BY
part of Mr.. LIS friends, whose feelings revoIted
against this man-worship, as inconsistent with
Mr. LIS professions of being plain, unosten,a.
tious Republican. 1t was not recolected that
such homage had been paid to preceding Cover
nors.-Recorder.