The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-03
OUR ALBANY CORRESPONDENTS.

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OUR ALBANY CORRESPONDENTS.
ALBANY, Jan. /, 1859.
FareceH address Of E1 Governor King-Inauquroz Speeh
Of Governor Aorgan-Ariral Of Senator'S and Members Of
The House Of assembly
The ceremonies Of inaugurating a new Governor ara
always Of considerable interest the Capitol and on this
occasion the excitement ran high any previous
occasion. Ex-Governor King escorted from mis- resi-
dcnce by detachment of the city military under com,
mand Of Captain Van Vechten. Governor Morgan was
under escort Of the Burgesses Corps Captain Spelnan
At twelve O'Clock fifteen minutes both deachments ar
rived at the CAPITOL and the doors OF the Assembly Cham
Der thrown open The crowd was immense and not
more than quarter Of the people could obtain
admittance. Ex-Governor King and Governor Nor
gan occupied the Speakers chair, the latter on
the right. Some fifteen minutes time occurred be-
fore order was restored, when the oath of Office was
administered TO Edwin D. Morgan Governor and Robert
Campbell as Lieutenant Governor, by the Hon. Gideon
j. Tucker Secretary Of State This ceremony having been
gone through with, the Ex and incoming Governors
face to face Ex-Governor King in very handsome
and appropriate Speech delivered the keys of the
tive chamber and the great seal Of the State of New York
through an address which he read the hands of Gov
Morgan. The latter replied, upon paper Also in aveyy
feictous and commendable speech.
Governor King spoke as follows
GOVERNOR MoRGAs-On the first day of the year tho
stated period under the constitution for swearing ,D
the Governor elect Of the STATE have great satisfaction
in welcoming you in that capacity and committing into
hands competent the authorities and OF
that high Office 1t great and noble trust not with
out its dlcncs and cares, but not without its coapen
sations IN the opportunity for faithful and dsnterested
service to the Commonwealth. 1t cannot but be an en-
couragcmen TO you, as Is is memorable honor 10 be
called TO administer the government of the State bv 80
decisive a vote OF constituency which in num-
hers, intelligence, integrity, and above all. in Ia
loi,o
men, rs not anywhere in the brotherl,ocd OF
States surpassed To such constituency your personal
character and political anecedents ltly couu.nd yop
and you will not dsappont that trust This no. the oc.
cason mine the Office TO call your attention TO the sn
portan interests OF the state these will be officially pre-
sened 10 you by the heads OF the departments ana Il
only remains for me in again bidding you welcome hero
In the capitol as Governor Of the State OF New York 70
express the conviction that your hands this noble Com
monwealth will lind her honor principles ur-
held and advanced and that IN the future in the past
she will prove that fidelity freedom Is loyalty TO the
constitution and the Union. lII
Governor Morgan replied follows -
GOVERNOR Krye-F ything needed to increase
my sense obligations to those who have called me 10
this station, would be found the generous Commend
atory address you have made retiring from the office
that you have SO honoraby ded. 1t will be pleasing
reflection you and noble bequest TO transmit 10 YOUR
children, that through life neither brief nor nneyent
full your motives have been impugned nor ques-
toned Party spirit may have assailed and viifed you
for not less is expected The press may have criticised
your official acts for that is its province and oy that
vhin proper limitations the public good is promnsed,
but one, friend opponent has ever attempted To-
impute TO any public private act OF yours q dis
honest, dshonorabe or unworthy motive. This much,
respected sir is record to be cnvied The moment YOU
are relieved from your official duties invested with
mine. Your freedom from becomes my anxiety
More accustomed to commercial than political pursuits
feel the full weight Of the responsibility Of the obligations
am about to assume No discussion political questions
is expected of me here, but ! shall in a few days
make fully known my views relative to public affairs
That my views will meet with common con-
currenGe t in all respects ! cannot antic,pase but
be the means Of promoting in degree the honor and
credit Of the State and the welfare advancement Of
the people Fortunately, am not required to
principles of government. This has been done and
think, well and wisely, by the statesmen of the Reyo,
luton, the patriotic avowas of the objects and doctrine
civil and POLITICAL Of the early fathers and thew kept te
faith, and fulfilled the high expectations of the people Of
their day and generation They answer fully the purnoses
and objects OF all good citizens Now for myself Eopo
TO be guided by such principles and follow tho paths
marked out by those ilustrous men, and if "n mo-
ments OF error and alarm / wander from them I will
hasten to retrace my steps and regain the road which
leads TO peace liberty and afotyn Having taken tho
oath which the constitution and laws make necessary in
order TO discharge the duties which the people of tho
State OF New York have devoved upon me, now move
TO them in humble reliance upon the Divine favor and
upon the aid and support Of all good men.
There present during the ceremonies the Comp
troer Secretary of State, Attorney General Treasurer
Canal Commissioners and believe all the State officers
Though very recently arrayod in political hostility in
strife to obtain political ascendcncy day all was harmo
and acquescence in the voice of the people, Tho
military staff of Gov. Morgan in attendance but not
fun and complete They, however, presented ne ap-
pearance, calculated TO sustain the military arm Of the
in chief
After the ceremonies in the Assembly chamber were
ended, the distinguished gentleman retired the execu
tive chamber The multitude then paid their compliments
to the new Governor, who remained standing some two
hours shaking hands with the populace. He made very
favorable impression upon the people, who are always ON
New Years dayespecaly at the hour of two O'Clock
Undetermined to be pleased with almost anything and
with every body Pity New Years day and election dav
for Governor did not come upon the same day
We told that incident occurred in the hall of tho
Capitol which very producing disastrous con
sequence The Burgesses Corps entered the Assembly,
chamber In advance Of Capt Van yechten's Contneuta
The latter in consequence Of the crowd were
whispered about that the Burgesses were the cause Of
the prevention. The Contnenas under this belief wero
in the act as we learn, of charging bayonct and were
General Townsend Had such an aftempt been made th
most lamentabie consequences would have been te re-
suit The Burgcsses and Connentas are both nm honor
70 .nc anu y hoped that satisfactory cxpIana
Nearly all the members Of the Senate and large mum
pyr Oh nc Assembly are n the city. Senator Hastead,
VINO was recently injured by accident, here and
both houses will be in attendance Tuesday The eau
Gus Tor speaker and Clerk OF the House will be held
Monday evening. From present indications, IL seems
more than probable TINT Mr. Ittlcjohn will be speaker
(though western influence will be brought to bear
against him. and MIR. Richardson Clerk Both have
cuped the positions heretofore with considerable
ability, discharged their duties satsnrtOriy far
politicians may be regarded TO Mr. Hughes OF WASH
lngton county is opposing Mr. Richardson Nj LHejohn
mas no formidable opponent Mr. Lawrence, or Queens,
will be the democratic candidate fer Speaker securing
twenty nine votes There viii be no serious attsmpt
made TO oust Gen. Mandevc from his Ia the Senate.
lils opponent being Know Nothing, consequently tho