The Arkansas banner., 1844-11-13

INAUGURATION OF GOVERNOR DREW.
 Saturday last was the day fixed upon by the two Houses for the inauguration of General Drew, and a committee on the part of each House, acting with a committee appointed by the citizens made suitable arrangements for tbe purpose.
 About II o'clock a procession was !ormedin front of the ANTHONY HoUsE, in the following order:-- 1 Musicians-LIrrLE Rocx GUARDS, formed in front and rear of the Governor elect and suite--the Ex- Governor and Committee of Arrangements.-the l Clergy--the Judiciary and Ex.Judiciary-O ficers of State and Federal Mayor and AL dsrmen of the City--and Citizens, without distnc- ton of party. The procession was quite large and it was exceedingly pleasing to see the citizens gen erally, forgetting their political differences and join ing, to pay their united respects, to him whom 8 majority had chosen Chief Magistrate of the Slate
 Col. T. D. Merrick, acting as principal Marshal conducted the procession to the Capitol. The Rep resenatve Hall lad been prepared for the occasion, and the two Houses were assembled for the purpose of receiving the Governor elect, There were also present great many lades-the beauty, intelligence and fashion of the city had turned out to witness the interesting ceremonies. Many bright eyes flashed upon the new Governor, as he entered the Hall and
 
 seated himself
 A lively tune from the Band animated every coun- tsHlnce, in the large assen bly, and made all eyes look bright with pleasure.
 REV. DR. YoUNG inYoked the blessing of the su- preme Being upon the assembly, the Governor elect his administration, and the country.
 Governor Adams was then conducted to the Speak CTS desk and read his bricf hut very appropriate yaledicory address. which may be found in today's paper.
 Hon. Thos. J. Lacy, one of the Associate Justices of the Supreme Court, next administered the oath of office to General Drew in full clear voice, and dignifed manner The General was then conducted to q seat in the Speakers desk, between the Presi dent of the Senate and Speaker of the House; at which time several rounds of artillery were fired by the GUARDS, near the State House the Band in the mean while filing the Hall with the most insprit- ing, national airs
 Governor Drew next arose to read his Inaugural Addrass-and instant burst of applause testified the respect of the audience for the new Chief Ma gistratc of the State
 The Governor IS of medium size. apparently about 10 years of age, and has a firm, sensible, honest countenance. He appears to De, what he really s, a man of ample intelligence to fill the high station ] o which he has been called and of too much ser- ling irmneas, and honesty of purpose, to be moved cut of the line duty, by any influence or conside ration whatever.
 He read his address in an elevated, firm, and dis tinct tone of voice, marking the more important sentiments, with lorcbe aud commanding em- phasis and he proceeded repeated buIsts of loud applause manifested the approval of the attentive audi nee.
 The address nay be found ia this paper, and we commend it to tie perusal Of all our readers.
 The styie is certainly chasts. mcd, and torcible Tho mater worthy o the heart and head o. an en- ligbtenad statesman and true patriot Il proves it's aithor to b deeply devoted 10 oaF form of Govern mea., and thoroughly acqaai4tsd with it's organic arrangement aud functions. Protesting the s4nti- ments uttered in s inaugural, thz psoP. have noth- ing to fear, and much to hope fota tae admnstTa- ton of Goq. Drew.
 After the conclusion of the address, and an appro- priala Benediction, by the Rev, Mir. Kern. the GUARDS fired several additional rounds of artillery, making, VIC have been informed, P guns in all ;A 2G fer the States and ONE FOR TEXAS!
 The procession again forming, conducted the Gov ernor to his lodgings. Thus passed oil the inauga. ration, alordias pleasure to the majority, and of fence, we presume, to none,