The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-10-24
THE INAUGURATION.

Thursday the lGrh instant. The ceremonies
we're opened and closed with prayer by th'
Rev. Mrssrs. Cross and Furgus"n, and th'
,atks of office were administered by tht
Hon. Thos. Nancy. Tne Vuledic'ory ant
Inaugural addresses will be found below:
|VALEDICTOSYOF GOV. TROUSpALE
Gentlemen Of tie Senate. and
eflhe House Of Representatives.
| Two years ago ! assumed, IN obedience
10 the expressed will of he people of Ten
nes.ee. the discharge of the duties Of their
chief executive officer.
| In cheerful Obedience TO The 50 me will,
en- now here TO surrender to those who
gave 1t, all the authority with which have
asnp invested ~ 'la, cnpoclty.
rel lolct IN the con grc'iun that the people
with whom ! hive thus been connected nre
III he Enjoyment Of he highest prosperity
ami the greatest happiness, and that lhey
are rapidly accomplishing u glorious d.sti,
ny.
The time has come when they must de-
velope their immense mineral and agrlcul-
turaI riches; when they will encourage NAM
uIaclures, aud perfect the organization OF
/ their society by adding TO the devo,ees of
! the picneh those Of the loom and The anvil.
Ine SOL OF Tennessee is SO fertile, and her
geographical boundaries 50 large, that her
interess will be, in my humble opinion.
pest promoted by an extensive Hnd elicl, mt
DIVISION Of her productive labor.
| II has become our duty to retain, it we
can, within our limits, all ,huse who nre
born aud reared amongst us. by furnishing
t,.r,n with the msans o! ho,orabIe and corn>
| f,rtabie sub>lslrhce--by utinrding to the
rising generation suund religious. moral,
an intellectual In>iIucuon-lna word, by
enabling lie successive generations t" bel>
tar 'he.r condition, and 10 CRAFTY oil their
reasonable aspirations.
Even u par.lnl system of Internal I'm.
provcmenls Will, am very sure, if pu, in-
to successful operation, soon act benIgnant.
! iy throughout our whole State. The nils
lion of persons within our borders cannot
remaIn stationary. Their wacl-word must,
und doabt not will dc "onward."
Scarcely three quarters of century have
pa ssed away since the savage and the beast
of the forest bore sway over the spot on
which we now are assembled, in perfect SCI
cur.ty-over yonder lofty eminence that is
adorned by un editice which would have
commanded The admiration even OF the mas
ter, of Grecian und Roman architecture
over this whole city, no" having its church.
es, academies, schools, and public charities;
its warehouses, illed to overllowing with
rich and precious merchandise-over the
spot where now sianls the splendid private
residences, adorned Nth taste, and fIled
with comforts anG IuXuries.
Every patriot will fervently pray that
these blessings may be perpetuated TO our
descendants until time shall be no more!-
They are the offspring manly OF our pecu-
Ilar form OF government, embodied into
written constitution, und adopted by the
people. We are now o Confederation of
,hriy.one free. sovereign, and independent
States. Our federal constitution SECURES
the enjoyment Of certain rights 10 each OF
these States. and to every citizen thereof.
1t is my solemn convection that q sacred
regard for oil these rights will preserve our
Union wholly unimpaIred tc the most dIs-
tan, ages. An infringement of these rights
by any one of these States. or strong conlA
b!Eat,uns Of citizens thereof, will engender
discomfort, and at last bcget dislrust and a.
Ienntion in the rest, and il Obstinately per-
sisted in, may induce large numbers even
seriously to question The value OF the Union.
Whist, therefore, we should look upon
even o possible dissolution OF our Union
with horror, we ought tenderly, earnestly,
and almost slernly to admonlsh all those
whose fanalicsm, folly and treason are
leading them astray. to beware how they
disturb or impair The clearly defined constl-
,uional rights of others, especially where
they ure left IN the full enjoyment Of their
own.
Many years have elapsed since first
becom- connected, IN an humble way, with
the affairs ofcur beoved :ountry. Most of
my cunt, mporarIes have passed from the
public stage At intervals throughout ihls
proiiacted period, have been employed III
her service, with heart always full, trust
of devotion to her honor-tO the perpctuIiy
of our Unlon-,0 The security of the right
of the people, and to the increase of their
wealth and power, and the public interests.
All those who are most dear to me on
earth are clustered around me upon the soil
of their native Tennessee.
gave my small service with a willing heart
to our common country. | shall scarcely
forget my youthful affection in my dcclin-
ing years.
Permit me to express the earnest wish
which | cherish, that my distinguished sue.
crs>or may discourage the dunes which will
ue davolvrd UPON him. with satisfaction TO
himself and with signal benefit to his pa
trio,ic aud generou, constituents.
INAUGURAL OF GOV. CAMPBELL.
About to enter, fellow citizens, upon the
discharge of the duties of the office to which
have oeen elected BY the votes Of the Peo-
pie Of Tennessee. custom makes it incum-
bent upon me to foreshsdow on this occa'
SION the policy by which | shall be goveIu-
ed in the administration Of its nffairs. Un-
sffec,edy d,ffident Of my own abilities.
can only promise. in the outset, TO apply
with moderation aud 6rmness whatever OF
experiences and Judgment. | may p"sses-,
to tue promotion of the best interests Of the
State, relying upon the Legislative deparl-
ment Tor a cordial cO'operstion, whenever
INV Recommendations may be deemed ssIu-
tary and judIciuus.
In ihi. country. the people are, as we all
l,o.,., ,I,o ,.,nrco s,f oil nuillIcal nuWpr- md