Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1860-01-19
INAUGURATION OF
HON. CHARLES S. OLDEN,
GOVERNOR OF NEW JERSEY.

On Tuesday last, Hon. Charles S. Older
was inaugurated Governor of New Jersey A
large number OF people from all quarters o
the State visited the Capital to witness the
display, and the inaugural r9mones. At IL
o'clock the Senate was called to order. Mr.
Brown of Ocean offered resolution informing
the House that tie hour for inaugurating the
Governor hal ;r ived, and inviting them te
attend in the Senate Chamber This was
adopted and the Senate adjourned till quar-.
ter Of IL o'clock, when they again assembled
and the members of the House, headed by the
Speaker and Clerk, entered the Senate Cham
Der. The procession, escotting the Governor
elect, then entered the State House. headed
by Rusbam's Brass Band
Senator Perry then announced that Charles
S. Olden, Governor elect of New Jersey, was
in the ante chamber.
PRESIDENT the Governor elect be ad-
mitted.
Senator Perry then escorted Gov 0lden to
the Presidents desk, the members Of the Leg,
isature rising to their feet as he entered the
chamber.
When the hour had arrived the ceremonies
were opened with prayer by Rev MI Duane
Hon Charles s Olden then laid his hand
upon the Book, and repeating and subscribing
to the official OATH became Governor of New
Jersey,
During the administration Of the oaths the
members remained standing
The President then introduced to the Sen
ators and members of Assembly the Governor
of New Jersey.
Elk Governor Newell then said the last but
not least pleasant act of the administration
was to deliver to you addressing Gov. OIden)
the Great Seal of the State, and wish you
peaceful and prosperous administration
Gov. Olden then deliver ed the following
inaugural Address.
Gentlemen Of the Senate and General assembly:
Sensible of the obligation assumed by the
oath just taken, and of the confidence reposed
in me by my fellow citizens trust that God,
without whom nothing is strong. nothing is
holy, will give me wisdom SO to fulfill the one
as to strengthen the othsr.
The communication recently made to you,
by my able predecessor, showing the present
condition of the State, aud judiciously sugges-
ting what is needed for its future prosperity,
prevents the necessity for more than few
words from me, upon such subjects, as are of
deepest interest to the community.
No apology is requisite for giving promi-
nence to the topic Of popular education, as
one which presents an imperative demand on
the fostering care Of the Legislature Our
obligations are only partially discharged, by
the appropriation of means to sustain Free
Schools The character and qualifications of
teachers the healthfulness and convenience of
school fouses proper adaptation Of books,
regular and punctual attendance o. pul lis are
OF vital Importance Many schools in the
State are closed half the yea, during which
time, much has been learned, is lost Although
these subjects may be within the more direct
jurisdiction of each Board of School Trustees,
it is the duty of the Legislature to see to it,
that the monies contributed by the State and
the laws in their operation and administration,
do actually secure the end in view--that is,
the diffusion of useful elementary knowledge,
among all ranks and conditions of the people;
so that the time may soon come, when each
and every girl and boy in New Jersey shall
have assured to them, GOOD and sufficient
schooling. to fit them for any position in the
State Under Government like ours popu-
lar ignorance is an unmitigated curse; Just so
far as it prevails, the best interests of the coun-
try are put in jeopardy. 1t is of little benefit
that population increases, if knowledge does
not keep pace with it.
Whatever, therefore, falling within the
province of the Legislature, promises to in
crease and diffuse useful knowledge, is most