The Gonzales inquirer. [volume] (Gonzales, Tex.) 1853-current, 1854-01-07

UgINAIAIIIlo, u EAAS, oA
10 preside, shall rely with confidence on the
! Cordial support ard cooperation Of the lcgis
! jattlrc withosste,N hich my efforts can bcfpro
lnesi e but littlcs benefit
@ sss e pssa'ar nss ssetSs' s tSSs S,s
4 by voluntary annexation 2our introduction
! led the way TO mn cxtenkiopiof its limits owe,
| New McSico, Utah and California, embracing
! q territory nearly equal to tho cnlirc area OF
the Union at its formation. Although some
fears werc for time entertained OF tho effect
4 TINT such large aud sudden acquisition might
4 have upon the peace and pcrpctuity of the
j Union, yet experience hns demonstrated the
fact that no danger is to be npprchcnded from,
IFS expansion 80 long MS the exercise Of lis
powers Is confined to those objects contcmpla-
! ted by tho constitutions
Our present attitude before tic world Is not
less interesting; with n territory containing
more square miles than many OF the govern
4 incnts of Europc; possessing by nature near.
! ly every element necessary 10 constitute q
great and powerful State, with largo public
do!aain uncquallcd for diversity and fertility
of soil, and n climate adapted to the prodnc-
! ton OF all the ncccssarics and most of the
| luxurics Of liic,r with vast mineral wealth
nnl great capabilities for manufacturing pnr-
poses, we have it in our power by a proper
usc of Nil these advantages, and judcious
| application OF our means, to lay the founda-
tion for those public improvements and insti-
tutions which will hereafter rank Texas as tho
first State in the American Union
While we have 80 many causes for congrat-
ulation in the contemplation OF orr past and
present situation, il becomes us us people to
remember with reverence that Being who has
hitherto watched over and assisted our pro-
grcss through scenes of difficulty and trial to
our present state Of prosperity, and humbly
solicit that he will continue 10 ns his hcniiicent
care and protection.
Tho example of my predecessors will not
Justify me IN dctaining you on this occasion to
give you my views upon those measures Of
public policy whicl, think sllonld receive
your attention during the present session |
shall avail myself Of an carly opportunity to
do this, satisfied that your patiiotisi,, aud en-
lightcncd Judgement Will give to them that
consideration and reflections which their inn
poiiance demands. H. NJ pEASE
Atihc conclusion Of Gov. Pcase's remarks,
the Speaker introduced tho Hon. David c..
Dickson, VINO delivered tho following
INAUGURAL. ADDRESS
Gentlemen Of tho .Senate,
" "'' <N'N''l'Y ftf{'feetHtNttit"tt
and fsio,r- f1ifisSas !.
The Office to which | have bccn elected by
the people OF Texas, is one under ordinary
circumstances, ministerial IN its character, and
the duties of which being restricted to the
Presidency of the Senate, are prescribed by
the rules adopted for the government cf that
body. Under these circumstances, IL will not
be expected of me that should attempt al,
exposition of State policy, or enlarge upon
| those views which should, IN my opinion, be
adopted by tho Legislature in ftrthcring the
r great interests committed to It's charge. This
duty has, by the constitution OF tic country,
been assigned to and performed BY another. and
there nm content fo lot it ;ssE / cannot, how
ever, suffer tho present occasion to pass INC.
hut on the contrary gladly ay,,il myselfof The
opportunity now Afforded uie 10 return to the
people Of Texas through their Senators aud
Representatives here assembled my profound
Acknowledgements Tor the distinguished honor
they Have conferred upon mo, and To give as
s,ltailcc Of an anxious dcsre and detcriiina.
tion upon my part 10 discharge the duties now
7dcyolving upon me IN such o manner ~ 70 ex-
pe,iito the business OF the Senate, aud at the
shmu lime advance rs far as may bc ahlr
the best interest Of the whole people OF Tex,
as. u. q. DICKSON,
Tic Inauguration ceremonies having hee,,
10 their chamber, and IN bciag called 10 order,
the Hon. NJ. d. Il. Taylor, President pro tcul-
l,oss Of tho Senate, conducted Iiontennnt-
Goycrnor Dickson TO the ciinir, from which hc
adircssed that body us follows
Geptlsaea n nc .ssncte
In entering upon tho discharge Of the ,,,-
ties confdcd 10 me hy the people OF Tex
rs, feel IL 20 hc inountetss stpnn me as a tniy
10 tsysclf 70 ask Il, advance OF Senators their
Kind indulgence for the many clgcrs whicl, T
feel shall nnintcnslonally commit during the
progress nt business here. Ii lias newer been
my ioriurc. geuileiaen, 10 have occupied n
scat within the Scnatoriasslassseh oe cur lsvlss
lail,rc, and while ds stss by any ,ncans psss-
tend 10 l,e unIamillsss with tho general xs,irs
and 'isagcs Ut legislative besiiee, an never.
tl,e'css, N consequence of the fact Just Ment
TONED, NOS 50 eonyeiSaAt with ilIa special
rilss Of this liesscs snd sls established ogslesa
aud pfreeStents under those ttlltz a. stssiek
either circumstances might hAx<, haFesl to i,c
! must iheycsase, flstew SELF u3son tho iss.
dulgei's cf isse Scaase end .r,,c tlsl IT, tars,s
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casseHs, tha hepetit ef she.r Gsssfe expssiesssr .
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