The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-01-21
GRAND TURNOUT OF THE MILITARY
MAuCU RAJ ADDRESS OF THE GOVERNOR.
hold Deuunciation Of Federal AS
SYMPTOMS.
Illegal Arrests, Suspension Of Tie Habeas Corpus
and Emancipation Repudiaied.
THE CONSTITUTION THE ONLY GUIDE,
re, &css &es

Tho inauguration Of Governor Parker Of New Jersey
place at srenton yesterday, and was sgnalzed BY
enc the randest displays that occurred in the
Kingdom Of Camden and Amboy. People from al parts
througed the capital and the military turned
in mpos ing numbers to honor the inauguration OF
conservative, constitution lovn gGoyernor. The scene
witnessed was altogether novel and interesting.
About eleven O'Clock the procession, consisting OF
s~elve companies Of infantry two squadrons Of cavalry
companies Of artillery and IN immense o.
citizens formed in line, and shortly after salute was
Aired which the signal for the procession TO move
the State House, which thronged in every
department.
Tie Governor. passing the crowd received with
the widest enthusiasm by the people
ON ing the State House he conducted to Tho
desk the President Of the Senate where the cath q
sEice administered to him and the seal Of the state
handed to him by Governor 0lden.
After religious services he escorted TO The
south part of the state House, where the presence Of
dense Of people, he delivered his inaugural address,
% follows
GENTLEMEN or JnE SENATE AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
FELLOW Gin ENs:-
Deeply impressed with the vast responsibility OF the
position to which have been elevated have appeared
before you and taken The oaths prescribed by law. I
have sworn TO support the constitution OF the United
States have also u bear true faith and ale
glance to the established by the authority
tho people in the state Of New Jersey her peace
and prosperity, and maintain her lawful rights. May
sod give wisdom fully to comprehend the obligations
which these impose and may be enabled per
form Alright every official duty.
SYSTEM.
The constitution Of New Jersey imposes upon the Legs
hare the duty Of providing by law for enrolling, or
CANNING and arming the militia. There are upon
statute book various acts in reference TO the militia,
passed at different periods and containing among
excellent provisions, much that s Obsolete contra
dctory War has revealed many defects in present
law which were undiscovered in time OF peace.
thorough revision OF the militia system IL needed What
~ worth doing at all is worth doing well. II is false
economy to expend money that which Is deficient
10 attain the object sought, when, by small additional
expense the desired result be obtained. The
and best Of statesmen has said that IA free people ought
not only to DO armed. but disciplined, 10 which end
uniform and well dgested plan is requise.o We know
not how may be involved in with foreign
Powers and be called upon - defend state from nva
sion The time has come when this sub should
gage the earnest attention Of the Legislature.
NATIONAL AFFAIRS.
The unity national government has been threat
sned and in its defence aud for its
gagged in Of greater magnitude than any history
cords Our sons and brothers engaged IN the
conflict Every call Of the general government has been
answered by New Jersey with vounteers Her citizens
have exhibited undoubted loyalty They Nave suffered
and sacrificed much The war, which was PROMISED and
expected to be Of but short DURATION still conues,
parcDty increasing in magnitude and intensity Under
these circumstances IL s only the privilege but the
solemn duty Of the citizen freely 10 consider the
connected with the and discuss the policy which
STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND FEDERAL AUTHORITY.
The general government is sovereign 20 the extent of
the delegated, who the residue OF
remains with the States and the people thereof The
sovereignty State complete real in proper
sphere, s the sovereignty OF the United States within
iss sphere. In general language II be said that the
United States supcrvscs the external affairs Of the people,
N their relation to other while to the respective
States committed local self government having refer
chiefly to the domestic relations and including tho
protection Of the e liberty and property OF the citizen
.Sds, 10 assert and maintain, in legal and constitutional
manner their several and appropriate sorerientp. II is
essential free government that the rights and
nc ehnnA afI
defined and adhered to.
In order TO ascertain the dividing line between the
delegated and the powers reserved, the constu
lion Of the United states DO guide In that che
delegated the general government clearly
Va Of doubt controversy 70 the extent OF those
quotations. must referred final decision ,ros not
provided that the constellation shoud BE- the supreme ia'o of
e poaep over ana sbsy. e. coss,son, Tnsa oiV ~
ezert by ndtcdudt opinion and discretion The reserved
rights o. The states and the rights Of the people were to
dscord and angry sire-when passion often rules the
hour. and power Y prone 10 encroach on law.
nC1xSIoN POLITICAL HRxsY
The doctrine Of secession IL political hcresy, at
with tho letter and spirit Of the consultation. The
nature OF our national compact negatives the idea that
secession q reserved right q the states The very
language and terms OF the constitution negative the idea
NO CAUSE FOR REVOLUTION
Upon exatnation the aud proceedings Of
the various seoesso0) conyentons Il will be found, by
their showing that although there had been great
revelation One Or the chief complaints was thai The
then recent election had resulted in the triumph Of
sectional party, aad that the incoming
udg from the antecodents Of lis members would pro-
baby violate the constitutional rights OF the southern
people The President although not receiving majority
Il the popular VOTE nevertheless legally elected and
apprehension Of prospective action on
his part dad net the disruption the govern.
ment.
ILLEGAL ARRgsrs
The in progress with unauinity declared
by Congress be waged the part Of the United states
not for any purpose OF conquest or subugaton
institutions Of the States hut defend maintain the
supremacy Of the constitution and 10 preserve the Union
with the equality add rights oil The several States
paired This was the only legitimate purpose for which
the could be prosecuted and with this purpose in
view the people q the loyal States responded to the cali
or the government In accepting the reality of
foe the mantainaDce o. the constitution they had
right 10 expect that ther constitutional privileges
would be respected They din no capaf thoi IL ori, 10
suppress REBELLION faa,ea,le l.tr,is cT iovai
usad BE- sacrtcod fAey did not ci that the constitution
@ ne gn.ted State ras 50 imIo,enf tAai ~ supremacy
ccutd only be mdirataed ~ ricidon OF AZ proriioas
Citizens OF this State hive been seized whou, due pro-
GEES Of law, without the opportunity a.
before committing magistrate without being confronted
By accuser witnesses without benz informed Of the
of dccntiop snd without indictment or trial. have
BEEN forcbly taken aad confined prisoners OF
state Of New Jersey such action violation Of the
rights Of the individual IL demands serious consdera
the privilege as we'll ss Toe solemn duty II free people
90 inquire into any claim Of power which inringes upon
'hs well defined guards Of per.onsi liberty
warrant shall issue excc upon probable cause, support
ed BY OATH or Affirmation that "no person shall be do
wived Of his lie. liberty property without due process
Of law" and tina, ,he accused shall enjoy the right
speedy and public trial by impartial jury OF the State
and district where the ehs have been committed,
and to be nforncd OF tho aud
ton, aud TO be confronted by the against him.
PERSONAL LIBERTY ABSOLUTE
Personal liberty l. Of the absolute rights or man.
~ profession is cue Of the primary secis Of govern
menI Under our system courts 81 Law established
w criminal offences Of every grade. The federal aud
cssc courts, having their dedned aud proper ursdc-
spn nave continually been accessible The law points
~ ns oe o' proceeding against the alleged ogenser
may be the of the crime the courts
N New jersey viii fairly nvestIVate Tie charge ana
prs,so ne cp,n.. ieassy consi:,ed II any citizen
let bun be punished bu, his ruu shoud bc es,shsheJ
BY the same Judicial THAI the law awards 40 The
meanest culprit. ~ '''
rr RIomrs or NEW JERSEY 10 nv yror,r7rn
whatever legal and constitutional pon ers arc vested h,
she Executive Of New Jersey, the pro,ect,on az inc
lawful rights Of the citixers OF the State VIII be exercd
curing my ADMINISTRATION cannot be that these ami
frary arrests OF citizens without doe process, and i'm