Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-12-06
GOV. MES VA1Ep1cToRY.

Address as h4ecuIFe OmCeI Vi ANS'
' Territory. The ceremonies were quite in
teresting to witness, and we were really
glad that we were there. The speakers
stand was neatly arranged with NUM-
Der of Star Spangled Banners; ana 'heis
WAS a full turnout of the youth anu
beauty of Carson City. In iact' 1t Sesn-
J ed as though every body in carson men,
women and children, whatever their po-
Iitics, took an interest IN the ceremonies
and it was quite gala day.
Before the ceremonies OF inaugurating
Governor Blasdel and the other State
Officers commenced, procession was
formed at the Pavilion, consisting of
Band of Music, followed by number of
Members of the Legislature, and repre-
sentatives Of the press in large carriage,
a carriage containing Gov. Nye and Gov.
Blasdel, carriage with the new State Off
GERS and their illustrious predecessors,
the whole being escorted by two compa-
MES of I. S. cavalry, under the command
of Captain Wells, from Camp Nye-our
friend Pete Hopkins, acting as Marshal of
the day. The meeting was called to or
der by Warren WATSON, after which Rev.
A. F. White, opened the ceremonies with
prayer. Music by the Carson City Band
followed, when Mr.. WATSON introduced
Governor Nye, who delivered his Vale
dictory Address. The document is quite
lengthy, and during its delivery, elected
frequent applause. We have room in
our columns, at present, only for the fol-
lowing extract:
The adoption of the Constitution and the
majority BY which it was adopted, was trans
mitted to the President as soon as practicable
after it was aseertained, and on the 3lst day
of October last the State Of Nevada was ad-
mitted into the union of States, and another
star now stands emblazoned on the feld-work
Of our National banner That day will be
ever memorable in our history us State, as
well as in the history of our Nation. The
Nation has never before witnessed the birth
of State under such circumstances, and
probably never will again; circumstances well
calculated to deeply impress themselves upon
the public mind, and when the future histo-
rian shall write the history of the admission
Of all the States, that of Nevada will be the
most interesting. The circumstance itself at
once tells Of the wonderful power and elastic
ity of the Government under which we live.
It speaks Of the abiding faith Of both people
and the popularity Of our in
situations. It speaks Of the parental and fos-
tering care ever extended to the most distant
of the citizens Of our country; that even
amid the thunder Of cannon and the shock Of
battle-amid the shrieks of the wounded and
the groans Of the dying, and while one hand
of the nation is red with the blood of defense,
the other is stretched out over her most dis
tant settlements, ready to embrace them with
maternal love and affection, and aiding to
bring them within the charmed and sacred
circle of the indissoluble Union. On the
other hand, what q beautiful commentary
upon the abiding confidence of our own peo-
pie that the foundations of our Government
will never be Shaken-that it will outliye all
other forms Of government and become the
adopted form Of government for the earth,
and our people the model people of the world.
The Enabling Act was so amended as to have
the election for State officers elected on the
Ssh day Of November last, the same day on
which all the States voted for President and
Vice President of the United States. The
State officers elected on that day furnish the
highest possible evidence that the head and
heart Of the people of this new State are all
right, and that they duly appreciated the I'M
portance of launching Alright the ship Of State,
and placing her under the control Of skillful,
competent and able officers The ship is
II Nd fol af
The officers who have superintendent her con-
struction, who laid her keel and inspect
ed her every timber, are now to give
place to those selected by the people. At
the same session Of Congress in which this
Territory was created, the Territories of Col
orado and Dacotah were created also. They
both remain Territories, and probably Will
for some years. We have cast off our Terri
torial garments and assumed the habiliments
of State. l think we have acted wisely,
and that the future will demonstrate it. Our
growth and immense business interests de-
manded more comprehensive government
than Territorial Government could furnish.
The machinery Of Territorial Government,
modelled after the older times form, was not
adapted to the wonderful progress which ours
has witnessed. Looking from the standpoint
which l occupied, became convinced, long
ago, that the change would have soon to be
made; hence l have favored all movements
in that direction. was an earnest, if not
successful, advocate for the adoption OF the
first Constitution. / favored the passage OF
the Enabling Act, as well as the adoption OF
the new Constitution, and my judgment ap-
proves my action. Our condition required
State Govenment-our progress and full de-
velopment required 1.-THE condition Of our
common country required it-and, as good,
loyal, grateful people, we complied with the
request, and both will be greatly benefited
thereby.
! cannot refrain from again referring to the
auspicious moment this action was taken
lust at the moment that we could mingle IN
the civil strife of the nation, and lend our aid
in unfolding the country at a time and IN I
yay most essential to its interests. 1t IS
source of State and individual congratulation
that we had reached the point in our progress
TO be able to cast our votes for the mon
candidates for President and Vice President
of the United States-to place the name of
our State in that imperishable column OF the
faithful, where, in all future time, the eyes of
the loyal will see this first and most enduring
proof Of our early attachment TO the parent
Government and its principles. Happy, IN
deed, is that State which has made record
so enduring and lasting-a record that will
stand and testify to the world through all
coming time to the everlasting glory OF the
faithful, and to the utter shame aad contu-
sion Of the recreant. / again congratulate
the officers and the people that to all human
appearance the voyage of this new Ship of
State will be made upon the smooth waters
of peace, and not subject to the dangers and
embarrassments Of the Territorial Govern
ment while tossed upon the turbulent pillows
OF Revolution.
ABsURDrTY OF IHPovERIsHNENr.-A An
English gentleman who has been travelling in