New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-01-19

Penn. yivania-lraugu of Gov. ohnstcn.
Correspondence Of The Tribune.
HAsRrssrRs. Jan Is lsie.
Governor JOHSsToS was inaugurated this day
ct In the House OF Representatives in presence
OF the Members OF the senate and Hosse and Heads
Of the different Departments. Time Is cnly afforded
70 incose you as excellent Inaugural Address for TAe
Tribune
FRIENDS kSD FEILow-CIrizENs At
the commencement Of an Administration Il has been
custom with the Executive. 70 indicate the principles
which viii govern his eounsels and the measures be
nay desire for the benefit Of the STATE. The Annual
Message delivered 81 The opsnng Of the present session
OF the Legislature has superseded the necessity Of
strict compliance with this usage, and this occasion
u Will suffice 20 refer - few genera. views Of the pub
lie policy that shall receive my hands the fullest sni
steadest support and Consideration. At ali times and
under all circu instances the highest Obligation OF the
public servant = the maintenance and defence OF our
Republican Institutions That these shsl receive 10 the
exercise OF the Executive power sound Interpretation
that impediment shall lnerp0se TO prevent the ssu
tsry influence Of their principles that the popular
mind when understood. shall be obeyed. are lndices
which no public officer will disregard
70 Is venersted maxim that the object OF ST Just
Government, 6. the greatest good Of the greatest
Der In reducing tns theory % practice, u shall De
constant endesyOr 10 procure such legislation ~ sha
promote religion ana morality. and encourse science
and literature. Il viii sl.o be deemed duty 10 ele
vs,e By proper means the condition Of the leoorng
classes OF society 70 advance the active industry Of
the citizen, and foster commerce. agriculture and
Manufactures Measures for the reduction Of the pub
lie debt and the consequent relief OF the tax paying
and 5urdened people, shall Al all times receive most
cordial support.
An Indebted nation cannot command the fun measure
OF u independence feel the entire blessings OF IT.
Institutions Whatever may be It's desire 10 promote
active objects u general benevoence It's resources re
fuse compliance with It's will. and national justice Is
thereby frequently delayed. With deep conviction
Of the importance Of this subject and settled conn
dence that you viii sustain any safe measures having
in view the payment Of toe debt OF the State, II shall be
constant aim 10 pisce finances in condition 70
discharge every public obligation 20 maintain Gnsu
he'd the honor Of the Commonwealth and to preserve
uuspoued tie motto Of VIRTUE, LIBERTY AND lNpE
PENDENcE.'
The Intentions OF the people are pure and are uni
formiy directed to advance the general prosperity
When therefore, they believe public functonsry feels
anxious desire In unison with their own, Tor the
public welfare, they will willingly pardon errors OF
Judgment aud sustain him IN MS public course IL Is
hoped the same generous and manly sentiment-the
same construction Of motves-the same appreciation
public conduct which have been extended to others
In similar positions will shield the Administration about
20 be commen need from. az least unmerted censure.
An evil spirit Ia az work among US, against whose
magn influence all should be their guard. Il Is that
spirit which creates wrong whese none exists which
In advance condemns the public servant and laoors 20
dest oy confidence In the honesty his designs which,
unwilling 10 Judge of works draws from It's guilty INA
ginings tho spectres OF corrupt heart and holds them
up to the public gaze substantial truths IL is the
same spirit when would array in hostile positions
the classes into which society divides; that would
place capital and labor the rich and the poor AZ vsr
with each other. his the spirit which anma,es
the bosoms Of the Cstanes of every age. In Europe
there are nobemen and peasants; political and
social distinctions created and sustained by law, and
sanctioned by prescription.
In this country all are equal under the law and no
politician no party in country would desire
change in this fundamental principle OF our Consttu'
ton Fictitious distinctions can have no residence
where they are sustained by law and such are the
dan tran .fsfn 81 ALI
the rich man of Yesterday Is the poor man OF today
and the poor OF to-day, the rich OF morrow Where
property secured by legal enactments TO partcu
lar classes and wealth Is unguarded oy lmmemorlss
privileges an enlightened seltinterest Will teach the
rich hold in reverence the rights OF the poor for
their conditions may be changed In themselves or their
offspring.
The rich and the poor are equally dependent, each
other for the comforts and luXures OF civilized life
Separate Them and the interests Of both perish The
capital Of the rich IL yaueess without the assistance OF
the capital OF labor.
The most dangerous because the most insidous enc
mics Of the Republic those who prowl among the
honest unsuspecting citizens whispering insnustons
against whose every interest Is connected win tns
welfare of the country Such men should be rebuked
as dangerous the well being Of Society as ssernc
ing AZ the shrine Of party truth, honor and patriotism
and tearing ssunder the confidence when nocs US
together people.
In the dlscharse Tiny official duties, shall bear
10 mind the oath OF hdelity 10 the Constitution, ana
shall endeayOr with my utmost ability % perform the
In Judgment when most anxious do right must be
tcipaed tor human INTEL gence IL incapable OF reach
ng unerring truth and the hope that generous Tor
giyeness your part viii accompany honest ihten,
lions will sustain and If a, the end of my term OF
service 1t shall be my fortune 10 leave the people Of
my native state happier and more prosperous than
found them shall ask no prouder Inscription over my
grave. ~
With arm reliance that the God Of Nations will pre-.
serve happy country the home Of ais people, ana
will lend his support 10 an anxious enaeayot 20 Pr
mote their interests and perpetuate their civil and 70
giou. Institutions enter the discharge OF the du'
ties Of the Executive Department OF the state
WIN +. JOHNSTON
Harrisburg, Jan. 10, l-f9
Aher It's delivery. the band in attendance struck up
Hail Columbia, and the ceremonies being completed,
the Convention sdourned and the spectators gradually
dispersed.
When the Governor and senate had retired, on mo
don Of Mr. Frick 900 copies in English and 1000 In
German were ordered TO be printed. Adjourned.