Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1857-01-07
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[ALEIGH. SATURDAY. JAN. 3. 1857.
Inauguration off Gov, Rrayg

ALEIGH. SATURDAY.. JAN. 8. 1857.
Inauguration of Gov. Bragg.
On Thursday, the 1st, in the Commons Hail. in
fhe presence Of the members Of both Houses of the
General Assembly, and large concourse of persons
both sexes, Gov. Bragg took and subscribed the
efore twelve o'clock, NJ, the members Of the Sem
lie, headed by their Speaker and Clerks, entered
|ee Commons chamber. Mr.. Speaker Shepherd
Ind the members of the Coulmons rose to receive
hem, Mr.. Speaker Avery, of the Senate, taking
eat to the right of Mr.. Shepherd. Soon after Gov
Bragg, attended by the committee of the two Houses,
pd by the Chief Justice and Judges of the Supreme
Court, entered the hall, the members rising to re-
ceive them. Mr. Speaker Avery then, in due form,
proclaimed THOMAS BRAGG the Governor elect for
Two years from and after the 1st January, 1857;
nd the oaths of Office were administered by Chief
Justice Nash after whsth Gov. Bragg delivered in
IN impressive manner tn allowing very appropri-
kte address, Rl
andgY useef Commons:
Two years ago it WI / fortune to appear before
G before W entering teri upon discharge of the duties of
Chief Executive oficerf the State. The time for
which | had then been Eqcted has expired.
1t, may hardly be f9faipg in me now to sneak
of my past official rodKe Ny fellow citizens Of all
parties will of that 5eeSs leS ben bem n mg
q DO il not only considerably, but kindly.
III ffFrOrs no doubt ha, k,een committed by me-
cla;im no exemption from the weakness incident in
greater or less degree to us all, and trust that
m sensible, to some extent at least of my own inn
7 <l,o
,1lieye that have been atuated by honest purpo-
es and have, on all occasions endeavored to main-
,in the honor and dignity of the State, and to ad-
srce her welfare and prosperity, so far as l had
sower TO do it, within the scope of my official au-
Aority.
"a majority Of my felloF.citizens have reelected
= Governor of the State. Indebted to them
vSs before, for tie generous confidence reposed in
"a when comparatively stranger to most Of them,
| Ican find no language now adequate to express my
deep sense Of the obligation under which they lave
naaccd me- and my gratifudc for their decided sup
port, after they had had sn q opportunity, to some
sxtent of passing upon my Official conduct.
II is nnder these circumstances that appear be-
re YOU day to renew the pledges of official fide
~ heretofore given; and 1T enter upon the dis
LARGO of my official duties for second term not
1Ifh entire confidence. shall do SO with alacrty,
NAV be- will be fairly and impartially passed upon
NV all and that my errors ii any, will at least meet
ith the kind indulgence Of those whose good opin-
IN and support Ihave heretofore been SO fortunate
Us to secure. sltx
We enter to-day upon another year-whether it
n IN he one of veal or for country and our
Sfata.-;s known only to Him who rules and directs
he destnes of nations
8 Though the prospect before Us is not one OF calm
nhroken brightness, and fragments of the storm.
buds which but lately oveshung the land still foa
onr politcal horizon, yet they have aSed for the
Inc to threaten us with danger or to excite our i'm
s,e5;ate apprehensions. These indications may be
ielusvc. but have persuaded myself that there is
fcalmer, better and mcrefe'erant spirit abroad in
he country. Our people have profited by the
breathing time they have had since the late struggle
Through which they have passed. Educated in self
Spycrnment, they have, on several occasions been
Ne to withstand excitcments which would have
byed fatal to other institutions than theirs and have
3nmphed over dangers which seemed almost insur
bountable.
ne these excitcments appeared ike uphcavings from
she great deep of society. Time has proved tina
ybev were but as the tempest tost ocean waves. ag
itatne the surface, while below all was tranquil ant
w hil aFfns this hopeful view Of affairs, am no
i unaware Of the fact that many regard tne presen
ronarent calm as decetfu-a mere anll N the storm
ysftch ;s destined at no distant day to burst upor
Y usJwith renewed violence
However this may be, it is now the duty of every
A,ood citizen to endeavor to alay the excitement
Ehating at the same time none of our rights, bu
firmly and unfalteringly sustaining them; as th'
surest of their preservation and OF perpetua
ting that Union and those institutions under which
We hare, in short time, grown to be one of tht
great powers of the earth.
Simple and unostentatious as are the ceremonies
today, we have mere represented the efhtee depart
,nsnts of our State government-the Executive. the
Iep;slsfiye, and those who compose our {Supremt
Jndicial tribunal. We have all of US, distinct bu
;mnortant duties to discharge. aHI
The most important, however, are those Adevolyet
anon YOU as The exclusive law-making power Of tn,
State. 3i. - %9{
a,oe more varied and important than formerly, aht
..a-ofoye rcauiring more time for their dispatch
=. .he resources Of the State are brought to notic
"a become better known, these duties are likely 1,
1850 rather than dminish and the scope of ou
,nSsi.,;on ,nS. to be widened and extended.
am aware, gentlemen, that several OF the mos
II subjects upon sshich you hare been called
III during the present session are yet nndsposet
h,t & is not my purpose now to speak of thss,
Oh ob o.hers having % lately had an opportunity o
o. l.aan;catng With, you in another way. trust
IA nardoiled however, for expressing the hope
nay s,,hough your session may become somewhat
.nes .n,eotrssted, you will not suffer yourselves on thai