Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-02-02
HARRISBURG.

HARRISBURG
Tie inauguration Of Goo PoRock-T The
Ne1 1dn!inis'ratton- interesting Cere-
monies-7he applicants t6r office.
Editorial Corresp. of Chanbersburs Repository whs
HARRIsBURG, Jan. 10.
One of the Winters sunnicst smiles wit
messed the Inauguration of Gov. POLLOCK
on Tuesday last. The day was warm and
beautiful, and the ceremonies we're of the
most imposing character The military
were on hand some dozen Of companies
strong, with their uniforms brushed up
and their buckles, eagles and arms of fault
less polish /; and the crowd Of republicans
is said to have exceeded any similar de-
monstration in the history Of the State.
1t has been maliciously reported that
many of the outsiders in attendance
were ambitious to serve the administration
in such responsible situations as Flour,
Leather and other lnspcctorshiPs /: but
why can't we have sunny day and little
frolic in winter time without questioning
each others purposes?
The inaugural ceremonies took place in
front of the Capitol The members of both
branches Of the Legislature were placed on
the large portico, and on the stand with
the new Governor were Ex-Governors
BIGGER, JOHNSTON, and PORTER, and the
officers of the two Houses After having
been sworn, Gov POLLOCK delivered his
inaugural address il distinct and anima.-
ed style. He was several times interrupt
ed with the applause Of the vast audience,
and particularly WHeu nc uUuIls'. -
sorbing topic Of Americanism. The crowd
was manifestly devoted to "SAM, and the
main channel of enthusiasm ran in that
direction. The address was well received
throughout, and the earnest manner Of its
author left no room to doub. that its pro-
fessons would be faithfully maintained.
The leading men in the new adm;nistra-
tion are comparative strangers about llar
risJurg-a fact which will doubtless be
considered as speaking we'll for them,
Gov POLLOCK has been chosen to Con-
cress in three consecutive contests IN
heavy Democratic district, but has never
been in either branch of the Legislature.
lie is about five feet ten in height, thick
set, and graceful in person has biac..
hair and eyes, and face denot!ng pscu-
lisr combination Of character. Under all
circumstances he is an easy, atfable, frank
gentleman-one whose sunny points seem
never cloudcd, and yet in all his intercourse
with his friends he displays marked deci-
sion of character, though singularly happy
in maintaining it.
Col. ANDREW G. Curtin, Tie Secretary
of the Commonwealth, halls from Centre
county, and until now has been unused
to official station. He has been perpetu-
ally swamped by Democratic counties, and
has been content to serve his party with
uutirinc zeal while others reaped the ho-
nors and emoluments. As campalgner
be is probably second to no man IN the
State, and certainly no one OF his age has
rendered equal service to the Wing party
have never known the political sky SO
clouded as to deter him from his duty ,and
he has struggled year after year, suffering
defeat upon defeat, without impairlng his
energies in the cause Of truth. He stands
six feet two in his boots, swings a hand
some pcrson with more ease than elegance,
and wears round full Irish face, always
kindled with smile unless pcrplexed
about law or appointments. Ills light
auburn hair sports in undressed curls and
enjoys the largest liberty as to the partlcu-
lar direction it may choose to point, and
good humor plays in every feature Of the
man.
JOHN NJ. SULLIVAN, of Butler, is De-
putty Secretary, and will make most efil-
cient and acceptable officer. He has ser
ved some four or FIVE years in the Senate
as Transcriber, Assistant Clerk, and Chlel
Clerk, and is intimately acquainted with
the duties pertaining to the different bran
ches of the government. He is eminentiy
business mau-methodical, patient and
persevering, and will be most valuable
snolo IN The administration wheel. Nc
man ever left the Clerks desk of the Sc
nate so highly esteemed by all parties a
Mr.. Sullivan.
Mai. HENRY c. HIcKoK, OF Union
rraces the desk in the School Department
and makes everything smile around h'm
. For the sake of "auld lang syne,' as wei
t as.fo. lis admitted competency. .H!'ice