New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-01-04
FROM ALBANY.
Inauguration OF Governor Renton.
ALBANY Monday. Jan. 2, 1865


tive Chamber by Governor SEYMOUR and staff ard
thence proceeded to the Assembly Chamber, where
Governor SEYMOUR sptke as follows:
FELLOW CITIZENS: The Office Of Governor OF New
ork has always been one of labor and To oct
upon every law touching the varied interests OF lour
millions Of people to that those laws are fdtfJ
carried ont. to take that the rights OF the people
are uphed to listen each year TO thonsand pleas for
pard0n which urged CT 81 times and in all places
where hearing be gained for the sacred rights OF
misery and Of suffering cannot be restrained by rules or
methodshas ever mode e position one OF anxiety ana
OF toll.
The present war has added to these duties until tie
poston Of chief magistrate Of this State Gala forth
every energy OF body and Of mind. Within the
pas four years New York has sent nearly 10000 men
10 the armies and nayes Of the country. More than
10000 military commissions have been given out by the
Executive Department during tie same period.
therefore. ask for my successor liberal support III
the position which lie Is to mold Tor the next two years
This is duo matter Of Justice " wise economy and
Of generous patriotism.
Whatever may be the course Of the war his labors
will grow greater. In their nature they are accumula
tive Each year adds 10 the use and the value OF the
records OF the office as they prove claims for pensions
and bountes show the quotas due from different towns
and counties under the calls for men, and will IN tne
Claims Id 81 Of this State upon the General
should be untrue TO the position when nave heid
and unjust to him. who now takes that place, II did
urge upon our people and our Legislature We out!
which will not only give 10 him SUFFICIENT number OF
ss.stan.s but which will also enable him to call to his
support by liberal compensation men o. aDty ana o'
experience in public affairs know this policy Is De-
mapded By enlightened economy and justice.
Mr.. SEYMOUR then addressed GOVERNOR FENTos;
To you sir who now enter upon the duties OF Chiei
Magistrate OF this great State, tender my sincere
wishes for your successful 'ministration.
You and look upon puolio affairs from ditereh,,
stand points and We have held conflicting views and
have reached differing conclusions with regard 70 the
methods by which country can best be saVea rom
the peril. which Ovehang it, but none the !ess s nav
YOU my best wishes for your personal welfare ana sue
cess in all the affairs OF public and private life In these
DAYS when called upon to confront prooieins 80
great 80 vital and farreachng In their effects te
who does not speak out his earnest convielons ach
manhood And be who cannot treat with respect ana
forbearance the CONVICTIONS OF Others acAs seso a"
patriotism. -, -.
political conflicts of the day, and the distinct ahlhso'
isms of positions relationships baVs been tnose
of friendly courtesy.
In the performance Of your great and varied duties
Won will encouuter much that Is painful ard many NIB
apprehensious with regard "a your conGuct ana your
motives. but DO not doubt sir that at the emo o. your
official term. although (as those who have gone DeIors
ION have done) You may fall into errors, bat you WIN
be animated BY the ousness OF having served yot
state with ZEAL fidelity and integrity The great duties
and questions OF the day will lin you above passing pts
.ons and preudiecs aid you will De governed ~ tte
important objects Of UNFOLDING the honor OF OFF,
and saving the UGion Of our states. ,.,
The spot upon which we stand inspires us vita
Convention OF delegates from the several colonies ~
which by Franklin and others, was drawn up pan
for colonial unioU against foreign hostility ana ss'a
warfare Acting upon the motto OF the Ho'anders Who
nj nted The first settlement upon tie banks OF the HUI
son that unity makes might these delegates tooh
ne 20 the first step which ended IN making these en-
feebled and divided settlements into great coh'sa
The capital Of New.York IL TIE birthplace OF our
Union ard to-day New.Yock Is the chiel support oi
that Mon and whose vital principles Were mere mn
Ill shAr NlGf
ae, and its Treasures the power Of its national gov
eminent which ineugurated IN Us great emporium.
There IL no stain upon ito history. from Tie tiiAe
when at this point and at the mouth Of the Hud,oi'
ooloue. were planted by the Netherlands, W ho under
stood better than other people OF ina. 4ly the primer
ole, Of evil and religious liberty New York has ever
been foremost in giving generous Nelcc me 10 al M
,,oneiities rnd creeds In ts bold enterprises its wise
and con prchensve system OF public edncaton Us gen
erous charities for the relief OF all forms OF suhelng
md its great works of internal improvements when
nave bu up lot only Ito own but the natipLa! prosper
h. virtue of its wise and generous policy il has ont
sppcl all other States and now s.anGs hist IL 'Ic
Union, in wealth. in population aad Ia power. IN
your keep placed its honor is interests ana
les rights. m, . 81,
the past four years have rebuked tina. pride OF opinion
which attempts 10 forete results which rest with the
wisdom OF power higher than thst OF uAh' bH' tbe
duty striving earnestly ana hSPs 70 't ,be r Ug'
we NAV be ed to follow different pathways. Dnt may
kghy od grant that before the end Of your term OF
We nay rejoice in common over mon rcstorea
throughout land. and renewal OF that Aappirrss
and prosperity which heretofore marked US among the
stations OF The earth
In reply. Gov. FESTo" said:
GOV SEYMOUR: In taking the ,th to support the
Cor ttuton of the United Sates and the Constitution
If the state VI New York am deeply coDst ous oil The
sacred ohlis alton imposed and accept the Executive
trust with lively sensiblity Of the high honor con
ferrel am aware sir that IL Is an honor not unm19d
with graye responsibilities. Your testimony 70 the
delicate difficult and ardlous duties OF the station as
well as my own observation. adm1nshes me 10 invoke
the best shes of all good men, TO hope for their counsel
and COOPERATION and 10 seek strength and courase IN
tho discharge Of these duties rom the foAnta'n OF
divine wisdom.
of our grea. state TO promote the welfare and honor or
the people and will also. 10 the extent Of my ExeGu
tive authority aud influence. faithfully maintain the
NatoAal Freedom and Unity end porpetuate the Iiosr
ties Of the people.
The progress NJ our arms the determined patriotism
Of the people their fidelity the principles OF free in
sttutons and their calm and heroic resolve TO defend
at whatever cost the Inheritance Ion MS by the fathers
is cause for heartfelt congratulati0n and gives a@uT
apce that the unquesoned supremacy OF the Govern
ment VIII be established over every portion OF the
Republic.
Iion ,ou Governor in expressions Of lOihsarsnoo IN
political matters and thank you for assurances OF
friendly consideration and good wishes IN coming to
this ancient and renowned oily Of Albany the capital OF
our noble Common eah to enter upon the dut!es OF
the position that the people have called me TO occupy
Subsequently, Gov FESroS returned TO the Executive
Chamber and received the congratulations Of crowds
OF citizens
Legislative Caucus.
ALBANY, Monday Jan. .. 1865.
The Republican Assembly Caucus met IN the