Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-01-09

At the close of this Address, the oath o
office was administered TO the Governor, by
Judge BRNKERHoFF, OF the Supreme Cour
of Ohio when he was escorted to his or
flee by the Joint Committee. After listen.
ing to another piece Of music, the Senators
and Representatives returned to the Senate
Chamber where Lieutenant Governor Nc.
BURNEY delivered his Inaugural Address
as follows: -ll
INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF THE LIEUTENANT
~, .....r., rIs 1l GOVERNOR. lGi
io Gentlemen Of the Senate :--When the last
Senate OF Ohio was In session, our country
was engaged In that great civil war, which
history will demonstrate to have been the
most extensive, and well organized oppo-
sition, ever brought In conflict with lib
erty; and In which the declared object OF
the assailant was the extension OF slavery,
and a corresponding reduction Of the area
of freedom. Since that period, however,
liberty has, In this long and eventual con-
test, completely conquered her foe, and the
result is, that freedom is given and secured
to millions of men heretofore only known
as chattels; and that, which has been the
cause otso many years of bitter strife and
dispute In, and out of Congress, has been
forever removed; and for these happy re-
suits, a grateful Nation should give sincere
thanks to Almighty God.
Our country now, fully and forever dedi-
Gated to Liberty, must, under wise and lib
eral legislation, soon present unprecedent-
ed prosperity, In all industrial pursuits
known to civilized lite.
There has never been period, since our
al laflfr flN1-
tIee, generosity and calm dellberation,
were such necessary attributes in the minds
of our statesmen, as now all so important
in the proper solution and adjustment of
the momentous questions which at this
time are so interesting to us as nation,
and which, also, engrOss the attention Of the
civilized world. ...',
My duty, as the presiding officer Of this
body, does not require me TO say anything
respecting public affairs, but feel assured
that ypu will pardon me for thus briefly ex-
pressing sentiment that must be in the
breast OF every patriot.
% Our duties, gentlemen, are to a certain
extent, reciprocal; 1t Is yours to preserve
order, 1t is mine to restore 1t, when lost
Your number Is comparatively small and
composed of gentlemen oflarge experience;
hence flatter myself that In presiding over
such q body, few differences need be ex-
pected.
need not say to you, that to insure a
speedy and thorough transaction of your
business, order, decorum and close attention
to what is being done, are indispensable,
1t shall be my aim and desire to discharge
the duties devolving upon me, faithfully
and impartially. Ever relying on your
patience andsforbearance in case difficult
ties and embarrassments arise in the trans
action of our business.
With these objects in view, let us at once
enter upon the discharge Of our duty.
The Lieutenant Governor then assumed
the duties OF his position, and proceeded to
preside over the Senate. That body imme-
diately thereafter adjourned.
The Members of the House having gone
to the Hall of Representatives, also adjourn
ed Immediately after the Inauguration Ger
emonies were concluded.