The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-02-09
GOVERNOR wIoKAFFEs INAUGURAL ADDRESS.

GOVERNOR wICKLIFFE's INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
The Inauguration of Governor r. O. Wickie Of Louisi-
ana took place at Baton Rouge the 2sth utmo under
circumstances Of highlyimpcsing character The adj
dress delivered by the Governor the occasion Is worthy
Of the encomiums bestowed upon 1t BY the democratic
press OF louisiana Our limits this morning will only per-
init few Speaking Of the principles Embodied
in the Nebraska Kansas BILL the Governor says:
The South satisfied with the principles Of the Kansas
and Nebraska BILL and it Is to be hoped they win be adopted
by returning good Of northern brethren To
use the language Mr. Calhoun that great statesman whose
sagscty seldom deceived and whose wisdom rarely
erred they the principles of Justice the constitution,
and self government-the principles only which the
question southern rights be settled II be settled
that ground simply by actonby leaving the Terrific
RE. free and open the emigration of all the world
when they become States adopt whatever constitution
they please with the single restriction to be republican"
The know nothing outages in New Orleans during the
late election thus alluded to:
Popular election Is the Of popular government, and
popular elections would justly be regarded with
party combination individual violence the forms Of law
the voice Of the majority should be suppressed controlled
or disregsrdcd. ..Mn
The purity Of the ballot box 30 large theme for decla
nsop and essential rghtfu government an idle
dream II the protection Of the baotbor be regarded
secondary consequence As party excitement Justify
fraud In voter party excitement Justify
citizen Of the republic who would psiae directly nd
recty, the acts the corruption the intimidation the vio-
enoe by which the wishes Of the majority senced de-
feated. .ar#E.. ....#.." u..
" to the recently enacted In New Orleans
with pain and hpmilisonthe polls dsgracod by turbu
enoebalot boxes broken-men threatened wounded and
murdered has bloodshed ceased since the election
The recent political contest has inaagurated OF
In New Orleans heretofore for her love Of
peace and order There must be fault the law it,
mnsaton there must be something radically defective in
the government Of the city and should be thoroughly
remodeIled."
In regard TO the in which he intends to exercise
the appointing power, the Governor takes the following
high ground
The consultation and laws confer the executive
qualified power OF appointing certain officers like ali
powers this Is trust be for the benefit Of
the public. In exercising the authority thus vested sha
look to the interests Of the people In
any person claim public office founded in capacity
integrity and good citizenship Party service when fairly
and honorably performed duty which every man owes
bis country and hmse and entities him 10 respect
consideration bat something is needed from him
justify his nomination public oceho must have the
requisite qualifications DO all The law reques and acting
principles shall appoint person 10 any Office re-
qune peculiar sk who without the proper education or
experience discharge t duties. can never consent To
appoint to office incompetent person. order TO enable
reap profits while its labors are performed by
deputy. shall feel myself responsible for the eff
cheney and good conduct Of every public officer appointed by
and should indeed have heavy burden bear n
permitted myself be guided by amy other rule than that
which have thus laid down, and to which intend stead
lastly 10 adhere" t