The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-01-12
Gov. ELLlSs Inaugusal Address,
Fellpp. ct:s.ns ofihe Ssnats

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Vie ceremony in which we are about to
fsngage. presents a fitting occasion TO render
sar humble Acknowledgements TO Almighty
God, for the many social and political bless
inEs that We have enjoyed under His Provl-
dgnce;
This day we have assembled as free peo-
ple, through our representatives,, to witness
i succession in the Office Of Chief Executive
Magistrate Of the State: a succession which,
like those preceding 1t. being efectedby the
free action Of the popular viii. presents to
the world renewed evidence, that, with US,
nall political power is vested in, and de-
rived from the people only"
Based upon this great principle, our poll
tical organization. formed though It was u
the most unpropitious hour Of doubtful re-
solution, has, under Divine uperlHtendence.
been sustained and preserved, through al
most an entire century; securing 10 our peo-
pie the blessings Of peace, and presenting at
stated periods, as prescribed by law, the
spectacle we are allowed to look upon to-
day. From the inauguration Of the govern
ment to the present time, one Chief Magls-
trate after another has quietly departed from
Office, upon the expiration of his term, and
his successor has been duly installed, with
out disturbance or commetlon, and with the
ready acauiescence OF a united people.
During the same period almost all the ma.
tons Of the earth, beyond the circle OF A.
merican States, possessing forms Of govern
ment similar to our own. have been convuls-
ed by internal violence and discord. In many
of them revolution has rapidly succeeded
revolution, and war has followed fast in the
footsteps Of war, deYouriDg with rapaclty the
blood and substance of their distracted peo-
pie.
While these obvious truths Of history in
slime our hearts with gratitude towards the
Supreme Ruler Of the Universe, that He has
50 controlled the affairs Of men as to avert
from this people the calamities that have be-
fallen others, they induce a pleasing con-
temptation of those principles of our govern
ment that have been made the instruments
in the hands of Providence, of eiecting for
us so Distinguishing happiness.
4. 1t is this government of the popular VIII,
as ascertained through the medium OF The
majority, that has secured to US this uninter-
rupted peace, this unbroken repose, with all
their attendant social and domestic blessings.
Indeed, it is difficult to perceive how such
government. so long as the people them
selves continue yirtuous and intelligent, car
ever be shaken BY internal violence.
Founded in national reason, the will o
the majority cOmmends itself TO the judg
msnts Of men, and receives united support
BIZ drawing after il, through conviction o
It's justice, the quiet acquieseence OF th'
minority. There is moral force derived
from the we'll aseertained judgment OF ma
jority Of intelligent freemen, before which N
resistance Of faction can prove dangerous
and over which no case of rebellion can eve
triumph. And il is case not to be suppos
ed, that an enlightened people would. at an.
time, resort TO the irregular means or fore
20 effect a desired change in government
when the sane might be accomplished b.
peaceful methods entirely at their discre
zion.
Well assured. then, are we OF the soii'
foundations upon which rests our domesti
tranquility: And this peace at home is tn
most reliable safeguard against those exter
nal dangers 70 which nations are liable, sine
under its gentle Influences prosper most th
great material interests Of the people whicl
constitute the wealth, in which lies IN
strength Of the State. But the superiority owe
Others Of a government Of the majority Is nc
sion. manifested BY our own successful exam
ple, or the example sf those States associate
with Us in the American Union. The com
mon consent Of mankind furnishes testimO
nv in behalf Of popular government. w
occupy al the present time a stand point !
history, from which. lacking back upon event
that have passed, and around Us upon tho'
that are transpiring 10 the present, we az
ensbied 70 measure the triumphant march I
democratic principles in every land, an
among every people where the lights
civilization have reached, dissolying as the
progress. those mis;s that have hung arOan
The minds II men, enehining. for long age
the human intellect in the strong bonds
prejudice, and Illustrating the beautiful COZ
sisteney u the Creators wisdom, who,
ne holds men accountable Tor heir acton
has not denied them the capacity for st.
government; AID control.
Ih- jrs' powers cf the people are 10
beingvidelrteit AID acknowledged; and Il
plain n ~ seen that HE curreRt II Cover
mea,al relorms. ii least il civilized con
tries. 4 democratic III III tendencies: aud
all States like our own. shere the mind h
freedom ~ action. and men are left II iollt
ne convictions of Ire judgment, these e
denotes are mare decided and unequiyot
in their character.
believing ire democratic t. be the n
theory ~ government shall ever regard
extension II III teachings amnngst ~ AZ
pablie Messing. Convinced ~ the truth
nv principle II involves, 10 not fear
rnisersai application and. following prn
r.. worid willingly see the popular y
bronght 10 bear directly, and without
initrention ~ agents, upon Az gaestif
touching lie practical operations otour q
eminent. where Ire same may not be rend
ed impossible by TIE Interpolation q mer
physical causes
Entertaining these sentiments. can. y
entire satisfaction. congratulate you upo
recent advance made n popular ggsernm
IN our own State. 40 the late elections
mani. ,sege far the fret time, permitted