Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-01-29
INAUGURATION or GOV, DIGLER.
THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
HARR1sDURe, Jan. 30.

rcsentalives, Immediately proceeded 10 the
Hail OF the House, for the purpose of taking
part in Inc ceremonies Of the Inauguration of
the Hon. William Dgler, us Governor Of the
Commonwealth. The Hall was already crow.
ded almost 10 sufocation, large numbers OF
ladies occupying The seats Of members,whlle
the floor was held by members Of the House
and Senate, and citizens indiserimlnately.-
The town during the morning and preceding
night had become crowded with strangers, ,and
several military companies from the immedl>
ate adjacent counties were present, TO take
partin the ceremonies. The Governor elect
was waited on at his quarters shortly before
ID O'Clock, by the Committees OF the two
Houses, consisting of Messrs. Packer, Guern-
sey, aud Crabb, "f the Senate; and Messrs.
Fritz, Mott, and Kelso, of the House; ard &C.
companied by the military and very respec
table procession OF citizens, conducted to the
Hall of the House. A lout Committee ofthe
two Houses, also waited on Gov Johnston,
and the Heads OF the Departments, and eScor-
ted them 10 The Hail.
Upon the arrival of the procession at the
Capitol, the retiring Governor and The Cow
ernor elect were introduced 10 the assembage,
and took their seats upon the Speakers plat
form, the Speaker of the Senate on The ex-
treme right, the Governor elect seated next 10
him, and Inc retiring Governor and the SPea.
kcr ur The House on his left. The certificate
ot the election OF William BigIer, as Govern
or OF the Commonwealth, WAS then read by
the Clerk, and he usual oaths of Office hav.
ing been administered 10 him by the Speaker
or The Senate, lie was declared invested with
tbe Office Of Governor, and proceeded TO de-
liver lis Inaugural! address, as fo.lows:-
FELLOW CIrIzENs-Tne providence Of God
has prospered our great Commonwealth. The
will CT the people has called an humble ci;i-
zen 10 the performance of the duties Of her
chief executive Office. In accordance with
- the requisilion thus made on me, and in obe-
dience to the provisions Of the constitution, |
appear before YOU 10 day, for The purpose of
subscribing to he oath OF office and assuming
the duties. embrace This opportunity TO cx-
press The profound gratitude feel towards The
people for this distinguished mark oftheir con.
fidence.
In contemplating The high and delicate na>
turc Of the duties apperlalning 10 this station
their complex and difficult character-;he
magnitude of the Interests involved in their,
faithful performance-I am most solemnly
impressed with the responsibility they neces.
sally impose. The junior Of all my pred0.
cessors in this high station, enter upon the
discharge Of lis duties with the utmost dis.
trust of my own qualifications for The task. |
have, however, resolved TO devote my best en-
ergics, my hopes and prayers 10 a faithful dis
charge Of the obligation have just laken,a ,and
look TO the people for that generous indulgence
which has ever characterized their action 10.
wards public servants who have honestly en-
deavored 10 perlerm their whole duty. The
efforts Of man al best are but feeble. All the
aid tha; his wisdom can bring 10 the accom-.
plshment Of any great purpose must fail
unless accompanied and controlled by the
guardian care Of Him who gives direction 10
all human affairs. On His power and good
pleasure all results must depend. On Him
we should rely in & spirit of humility and
Christian confidence.
Our republican institutions are based upon
the axiom that the people are.ihe only righlfnl
source Of power. Under these Institutions
thus founded, the viii Of The people, reflected
through the ballot box, gives direction to pub
lie affairs. Through Ibis medium the hum
blest, not less thanthc most distinguished, can
stamp The impress Of bis will upon the public
policy Of the country. This feature of our
republican system is its great distinguishing
& Characteristic, and guided by the general in
ieligencc and patriotism Of the people, the
cause Of our success as a naton-the Right
of Suffrage-should therefore be held invio-
late and its independent exercise enjoyed by
every citizen. To prepare the minds Of the
people by general educaton-by the incul>
cation OF moral precepts and religious truth,
should be accounted the noblest purpose Of the
government All that we are and all that we
can hope TO be, as a nation, is dependent on
The source OF power. The right of the citizen
over property, has personal liberty and securi.
Is, tha freedom Of speech and liberty OF the
press, the free toleration Of reg gious sentiment
are nike sabservient 10 tips great source Of
human law Row important, is it, then, that
this great head should remainpure and iade,
pendent. When tie fountain is pure the
stream emanaiing thereirom, will be also
pure. Then by promoting the moral and IN
ieieciltaI culture OF the people, the source of
vitality Of our government, orr laws will be
made wise, our institutions be preserved pure
and our country remain, free, prosperous and
happy. el1I
The experience Of the world seems 10 des
monstraie that general intelligence and repub>
Iicanism must 90 together. The successful
government Of the people is the government
Of intellect directed by virtue. A thorough
education Of the, youth ofour country, will
therefore tend far more 10 the security Of
Our Institutions and the maintenance ofoor