Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1843-12-15

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tutions might continue to exist, but they
would be destitute OF all force and vitality.
Having just pledged myself 10 the support
of the Constitution of Indiana, and the Con-
slituton of the United States, by the most
solemn of sanctions, in the presence OF this
assemblage of the public functionarIes and OF
my fellow citizens, II only sremains that l
should announce my intention OF being gov.
erned IN the discharge OF my duties by con.
! timing myself strictly within the scope of the
powers delegated, by regarding the affairs and
interests OF Indiana the first object of my
care and solicitude, and of zeaouSly devoling
my best energies 10 the common welfale.
And beg leave 10 renew the expression OF
my hope, that IN this new and untTied si.ua-
ton, may receive from the coordinate
authorities and from my fellow citizens gem
orally, that indulgence and support, OF the
need of which | am deeply conscious. But
above all, lmpore the guidance and protect
ing care OF Almighty God, in whose hands
the destinies of nations. whose blessings
have been 50 largely dispensed 10 US ind,vld-
uallv and collectively, and to whom we owe
Iastlng gratitude for the past, and our iervent
prayers for the future.
JAMES WHITCOMB.
The oath Of office was then administered to
the Hon. Jesse ID. Bright, by the Hon. Isaac
Blackboard; when
The Senate retired to their chamber, and the
House took a recess for half an hour, TO be pre-
In the Senate Chamber, TO hear the address
OF the Lieutenant Governor taking the chair.
SENATE.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Senate met at two clock, and retired 10
the Representatives Hail.
After which the Senate returned, and the Hon.
Jesse d. Bright, Lieutenant Governor, having
he din U nj tn oil ed
the chair, by Mr.. Walpole.
The Lieutenant Governor then delivered the
following address,
In entering upon the duties of the office that.
by the voice OF the majority of The Fremen OF
Indiana, i have been appointed TO perform, L
avail myself of this, the only occasion that may
present itself, of expressing to you, and through
you. trust, 10 those you represent, my thanks
and very grateful acknowledgements for this
mark of their confidence and regard And the
only recompense | can make. offer them in
return, Is the faithful and impar:a al DISCHARGE of
my duties, Gin the language of the oath l have
just taken)i accordIng 10 the best of my alignment
and ability.
My connection viii, this branch of the Legis-
laiure for the past years, has fam.liarized me,
somewhat with the duties of the responsible po-
sition | am about TO assume. 1t has also given
me an opportunity of becoming personally &C
quainted with large majority of you, which
serves, In small degree, TO remove the en-
barrassment should otherwise feel.
| approach this stand with diffdence. well
knowing that have much to learn. Trusting,
however, that official intercourse progress
ses, practical experience will tighten up the
pathway of duty-,hat we will know more and
more OF one another-more and more OF the
Constitution and Laws. the legal landmarks to
guide us-and finally that our united efforts Will
rebound TO the advantage of deserving constit-
uency and reflect credit upon ourselves. 1t
would doubtless be considered departure from
precedents and a irespass upon the appropriate
functions Of another office of State. were | 20
enter upon the examination Of questions, either
State or National, III their character. But must
be permitted here 10 remark, that | attribute my
success IN the late contest, to the advocacy OF
| class of measures, then and ye. conceive, deep
ly interests my country; and should those ques-
lions, any OF them come before this body
IN such a shape as to give me voice In their
settlement here again renew my pledge TO the
country, to carry out the doctrines publicly adj
vocated. We have met here. the servants of the
people. 10 do their will The condition Of
State Finances, admonishes US, that whatsoever
we do, should be done quickly. Let US each
and every one, then pass the enquiry around.
what shall we do, 10 raise down trodden Indiana
from her present PROSTATE and ruined condition.
;, The plan devised, let 90 TO work IN GOOD
FAITH TOWARDS THOSE WE REPRESENT, regardless
of party feuds and party feelings; do all In our
power, in the shortest possible time, and return
every man home. This done, we will deserve,
as no doubt we VIII receive from an approving
cons uency, the welcome plaudit cf sswe ell done
thou good and faithful servant" 1t shall be my
constant aim to administer the duties of the
r Chair, as to secure to each and every member
upon this floor, those rights and privileges guar
anseed by the Constitution and laws TO the KEEP
resentaves of free people. All OF US concur
in the necessitytllat requires the adoption of set
of rules and regulations for the government OF
every delibcra.ve assembly; and when adopted,
important for the harmony and usefulness of such