The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-01-21

petuao thar government II should rather increase our
eSer'ops 70 bring s rulers back 20 tho true principles
on which tho government was iouDdeethe only primer
pies upon which II be successfully administered
II retaliation for THE acts Of diners
lost We should cling the cons,itlton-"eug 70 the
constitution the shipwrecked mariner cngs 10 Tue
last plank when nigh, and the tempest close around
him."
We should take care that both national and state
governments conhne their action within the sphere o.
their respective powers. The constitutional demands Of
tho national should be responded TO- whether
~ peace or N war.
Fellow citizens, ia there way consistent with the
honor interests OF all 10 bring to end this nnna
tural strife which shedding tbe best blood Of the land
and e out sh tance2 There Is not good citizen
IN the whee country who does not, in his heart desire
there Is not Christ family in the land who,
VIXEN ne shades Of evening close around, DO not 'nsr
devetoas At the family altar pray for peace ana the
SAFE aud speedy return Of the long absent one lhere
Is not soldier. IN the Northern or Southern
armies who, as be PAGES az night his weary
round or lays his head the rude camp pillow does
Inauguration veit the Preside home, and sign Tor
peace We should be afraid Of peacean honorable
and permanent peace whether by the exercise or
power by the exercise Of Cancellation. II should be
peace On The basis of "the Union il was-not Union
q states where part are held n subugaon as conquered
provinces. adding nothing 20 the material interests ana
pros erly OF the nation and cniy furnishing theatre oi
seton Tor swarms OF military officials but Union OF all
The states with their "equalty aud rights unnpared
10 should be peace founded the submission oil all 10
the rghiful authority OF lbe government ard the qua
rantee 10 all Of their constitutional rights by the govern
mont II should be peace bringing with II such unity
as VIII have the constitution for IT'S foundation ana ODE
diepce 20 law its stone
Gentlemen OF the Legislaure--It win afford me much
pleasure 10 cultivate kindly relations with those com
posing the other branches Of the government May we,
discardng all selfish corsderitons, be Influenced by
love tor cur cou try and may sevefy perform cur
duties as Goa fearing
Fellow citzens-With sincere gratitude 10 the people
Of inns State their MANIFESTATION Of confidence
enter upon the duties OF the high office designated by
their sutfragcs. by ifst duty performed, hut
yet only upon the threshold. | trust that tally
realize the vast resi- ons bility OF tho position Omnis
aioue look into the luture win not attempt
TO raise tho clrtan which conceas from view IN the
next hsoo years may be crowded big with the
fate Of beloved gate and natiUncTents that may
cnnvrse the world. We who may be humble actors N
this fearful anna, should De prepared sacrifice upon
tho tar OF our country every cyI passiou and preJu
dice and w,th hcnes hearts ana good motives perform
sesesl parts looking with faith Ham who holds
nations ii the hollow Of his hand
Tne Governor VAS frequently enthusiastically applaud
cd during delivery Ct his addftss aud upon ~ con-
oson the procession OF citizens and soldiers again
formed in line and escorted him h,s quarters.