The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-10-29
MIS- SIS sIPPI.


Inaugural Address or Governor Hunph-
Gentlemen " the senais. and House Of Representa-
tives The founders Of republic having
first experiment Of government under ARTICLES Of Con-
federation" fast falling into decay and contempt at
home and abroad om , Ss.ec % a
ordained and established the constitution OF
the United States. The trainers Of that instrument
perence the weakness Of leagues the naure OF govern
ment and felt tho necessity OF federal government its
ana ~ ri Se sy as snd
OF the domestic concerns OF the people;
and to enable TO achieve these ends certain enumer
tuition which, for the assurance OF those rights and
powers was declared TO be .the supreme law of tho
al Se rights and powers not delegated to i sx
pressly PRESERVED TO the States or to the people," Such
Of those rights reserved were not by State constitu
tons excepted frostho general powers OF government
were reserved TO the States. Such as wore excepted
reserved 70 the people In the exercise of the
powers and rights granted the federal government,
and in those only il the sovereign power OF the land
In exercise Of the powers and rights reserved to the
states and not excepted by the people and In those
only IL the sovereign power within Its territorial
limits In the exercise of the powers and rights ex-
cepted from the general powers Of government, and
still retain q residue Of sovereignty to them
selves, neither Of these governments can rightfuy
exercise any power properly delegated to the other
Upon this threefold division OF power is based the
sovereignty Of the State and federal government and
both designed protect the people in their pablo
and private and in their foreign and domestic rights
In view Of the supremacy Of the constitution of the
United States and the laws made by Congress in pur
suance thereof and in view Of the duty imposed ON the
President that the laws faithfully executed
have always believed that or more States could
constutionaly the ties that unto the people of
mindful that different doctrine taught IN the carly
stages of government, and was maintained by
Of the brightest inteects and most ustrous patriots
that this school of politicians could not have found
better mode for solving the question than the arbta
ment Of war But the Quetion uas thus referred, and has
decided against " tribunal tom ,vhich there
appeal The people of the State Of Mississippi,
acknowledging the decision, desire to return to the
Union and their fcalty to the constitution OF the
United States II has been officially reported from
quarters that people arc nsincere and that the spirit
ity in gives evidence Of reliable fidelity in peace-
the unvarying professions that spring from private and
GENTLY demonstrated that the people Of tho South who
long and against such terrible odds maintained the
mghest conflict Of modern ages may be safely trusted
when they profess more than Willingness to return TO
their allegiance. The South having ventured all the
arbament OF the sword has lost all her honor and
now accepts the result in good faith 1t is our duty TO
address ourselves to the promotion Of peace and order
to the restoration Of law the faith OF the constitution
and the stability and prosperity Of tho Union-to cul-
tvate anicabe relations with sister States and estab
lsh agricultural and commercial prosperity upon
durable foundations trusng that tho lessons taught by
the rebellion viii not be lost either TO the North or the
to wrong injustice-that sectional aggression VIII
meet with sectional resistance and that the price of po
ltical perfdy is blood and carnage Tho State Of Mis-
ssspp has already under the pressure Of the Of
the war, by her own solemn act, abolished slavery. II
would Be hypocrical improbable attempt per-
sudde the iaYid thai she has dune tviuisgy Is due
,ceuer to her lunar to shotc by her future that she
has dime so ia good faith, and that slavery shall
guise may be attempted The sudden emancipation Of
her slaves has devoved upon her the highest RESPONSE
Of rs nes d rao for o ousS
with the white race, have been turned loose upon
society and in the guardianship she may assume
this race she must deal justly with them, and protect
them in all their rights Of person and property The
highest degree Of elevation in the scale Of civilization
which they are capable, morally and intellectually
be secured them by their education and religious
training; Ju they cannot b. admit cd to polticl social
equality ch Ne sche race. 1t is due TO ourselves-to
be forgotento maintain the fact that and
shall ever be a government OF white men. The purity
and proress OF both races require that caste must be
maintained and inermarrage between the be for
hidden. Mscegenaiion must be the work and taste Of
other Chimes and other people 10 work s the Law OF
God and is the only certain protection against the pau
persm and crimes Of both races The negro is pccu-
iiary adapted 10 the cultivation Of the great
staples Of the South He should be encouraged
TO engage at once in their production, by assrr-
Of protection against the avarice, cupidity and
injustice Of his employer. he is free to choose his
required to choose some employment that will insure
the maintenance Of himself and family. On the other
hand the employer must be assured that the labor
tIac,ed for will be specifically performed The cutva-
ton Of the great staples Of the South requires continuous
labor from January TO January. The planter cannot
venture upon their cultivation unless the laborer is
PEELED 10 comply with his contract, remaining and per.
forming his proper amount Of labor day after day and
week after week through the whole year. and If he at
temps escape he should be returned 10 his employer
and forced 10 work until the time for which he
tracled has expired BY such system OF labor the
welfare and happiness Of the African may be secured,
the agricultural and commercial prosperity of the State
sustained and homes again become the abode OF
property III the civil war just closed the troops that
responded 10 the call aud command OF Mississippi have
senazcd all those high qualities that adon the charac
ter OF the soldier by their vaor, courage and heroic
consiancy whether in camp, the march amidst
the carnage OF the battle field, they have
tanned her honor and glory, and made her name
immortal Many have returned 10 ruined homes
and fortunes Others have fallen upon he
battle field have becn manned disabled for life.
Many 81 them and their families and the widows and
orphans OF the dead, in state Of restitution The
federal government has rnagnanimousy thrown tho
rebel soldier the mantle Of oblivion for the pasbut
pension from It's Golfers awaits him his family-no
homestead from ils vast territories invites them TO
comfort and repose. To Mississippi, alone, they
look for assistance. Whether it right wrong TO
call the soldier TO arms, cannot be Uyong 20 make ch
proriss,s or than uiu reispe them and their fdai
from ,cd ana suffering, and 10 their children the
rsd1s Qf education. Jsi1 ana gratitude dsBtdad IT,
Hour and gRdgno1tnaiy riu bssoD IT, From q long
retirement TO private life and absence from the State for
the last four years am ignorant OF mitch OF her legis
lavc history, and feel Incompetent TO advise farther
altered dstraced and desoated condition OF the people
To yon gentlemen, is wisely and safely intrusted this
important duty Invoking the blessings OF Almighty God
upon youf abors, / can only pledge you my cordial
corporation the effort 10 restore and advance the vel
iarc and happincns Of the people Of mississippi.
Personal Intelligence.
NJ. A 2l m.