New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-01-17
NEW-JERSEY.
inauguration Of Gov. Ward.
His Address to tho Legislature.
State and National Topics Discussed

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The inauguration OF the hon. Marcus L. Ward
as Governor Of the State Of Newersey took place at
Il o'clock yesterday afternoon in the Senate Chamber
OF the State Capitol at Trenton In the presence Of both
branches of the Legislature various officials and large
number OF prominent citizens from all parts Of tie State
and quito o number Of ladies. His Excelency left
Newark by tho o'clock Washington train from Jersey
in special car provided for the occasion. Accompa
nyng him were his venerable father and mother. two
sons and number OF prominent citizens. among whom
We noticed H. L. Conger esq. sI Minister 70 lima;
Ortlandt Parker. Prosecutor OF Pleas; W. jackson.
Superintendent Of the NewJersey Railroad; United
States District Attorney Keasby: Col Nichols, Col.
Wagner Of Gov Wards STAFF; DR.. stephen II. Coneer
OF Michigan; John p. jackson. Amasa Dodd, " Van
derpool VicePresident Of the Morris and Essex Rai
road Company; also q number OF ladies'
While en- route to Trenton Gov. Ward, at the solio
ta,ion ~ the members Of Company A. State Rifle Corps
was introduced 10 them by Col Woodruff when he was
COMMUNICATED with .ersnads bg the nS Eeg.%sn'
| Upon arriving at Trenton, the Governor ana SUITE
were conveyed 10 the fremont House; where HIS TX.
cclency Gov. Parker and staff and the Committee OF
Arrangements OF the Senate and Assembly were In
waiting TO receive him.
There were in waiting at the fremont House Quar-
termasterGen. Lewis Perine Adjt Gen. X; n. STOCK
officers Of the Veteran Reserve Corps, stationed al
Trenton; eIGov. Ford. Secretary OF State W. s.
Johnson State Treasurer Dayld Mar C SierS OF 'ne
Gummere; VIM L. Dayton Private Secretary 70 GOV
Ward: Col. II. Dickinson. Secretary TO Gov Parker
and Lieut. Coils j. A. Nichols. ID. Z. StratoD, James
L. Rue and WIN. Sweeney aids to Gov. Parker. to-
gctber with large number OF citizens VINO were miro
duced to Gov Ward
AT o'clock .. m. the procession formed in 'front.' OF
! the fremont House. and marched In the following
order: Hexamer's Battery under command OF Capt
| He1amer; LIST and ID Regiments OF the State Rine
Corps 10 companies In ALL and mberlng about 40
men, Veteran Soldiers. Committee Of the Legislature
Governor and Governor elect. Adjntsnt and Quarter
master General and STAN Chancellor Chiei Justice,
Justices Of the Supreme Court aud judges 0 the Court
Of Errors Secretary Of State. Treasurer ana other
State officers; Clergy Officers Of the Army and Navy
Mayor. Recorder. Common Council and Ci'y omcer''
The military were under command Of Col Plume.
Commander Of tho I'd Regiment, Brig. Gen: Runyon.
and Col Peckwsll Of the LIST Regiment, and next In
command. failing. from some cause to be present
The procession was an imposing affair and the side
walks. windows and doors OF the houses on etate,st
crowded with people, who manifested great enthu
siasm the retiring and incoming Governors passed
along.
took open order the Legislative Committees. tho Gov
crnor and Governor taking the lead Upon reach
ing the Senate Chamber the members OF both Houses
who were assembled there rose TO their feet and Gov
Parker presented Mr. Ward in front Of the Presidents
chair for Inauguration. prayer was then offered by
the Rev. Mr.. Heiser. after which the Hon Mr. SEQ:
field President Of the Senate. administered the oath VI
Office TO the Govornor.eect
Gov Parker then addressed bis successor Ia Office
follows Gov Ward. three years since the great seal
OF tho State 81 NewJcrsey was intrused to me- now
deliver 1t into your keeping Senator'S members OF the
General Assembly. and felowcitizens, introduce 20
you IN: E.es,sne{ Marcus L. Ward. now Governor OF
GOV Ward then proceeded to deliver his Inaugural
Address which occupied less than twenty minutes In
| its delivery, as f0lows:
enimta Of the Senate and Of the General Assembly: In
assuming the responsible and important duties devoly
ing upon the Chief Magistrate OF this State. de-
/ u Al Iu.tw I<l n
may be enabled 80 to administer my office to rebound
TO the welfare and happiness OF the people and to the
honor Of the State.
While / bring little experience lin governmental
Affairs the discharge Of the duties OF the position
which by the generous SURFACES Of the people Of my
native state i have been called TO I'LL. pledge an
honest endeavor meet its obligations 20 tho best Of
my ability, and with single eye 10 the general good.
TIE WAR AND us REsULTs
The past year has been eyentfu one Ia the annals
OF onr Government aud 1t VIII ever be memorable for
the momentous events which crowd its history A re-
bellion. the most wicked and the most formidable the
world has known amer four years OF fearful war
fare has by the vaOr of our tr00ps and by the wis
dom and determination Of our rulers been crshed the
Cor sttuon and laws have been indicated; and the
authority OF the Government restored Human Slavery
has been extinguished and prohibited forever and the
millions Of who have drunk its bitter cup now
drink the pure waters OF liberty. No longer may ono
hold another in bondage. but all are held equal IN
der the law entitled to equal protection and alike per-
mitted 20 noy life, liberty and happiness
In painful contrast with these blessings OF peace and
realization Of universal freedom, which the past year
has brought US, is the lamentabo death OF Abraham
Lincoln martyr 10 his country's cause. The signal
and usrious services OF hts life, bis pure and noble
character arc now everywhere admitted and admired.
They will ever bless and honor q nation.
THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
have received from the Honorable the secretary Of
State OF the United States an official copy OF the Joint
Resolutions which passed by Congress on the first
day " February last proposing an amendment 10 the
Federal Constitution. and requesting that would
case the decision Of the Legislature 10 DO taken the
subject. The resolutions are In the following words:
ARTICLE xIIi., SECTION Neither Slavery involun
tay .ervtude except punishment for crime whereof the
patty shall have been duly convicted shah exist within the
United States any place subject to their Jurisdiction
"sEo Congress. shall have power to entoce this Article
by appropriate regulation"
The Constitution OF the United States provides tina,
tho concurrence Of recourtbs OF the States shall be
necessary to ratify an mcndment ~ that instrument
before the same can go into effect.
The required number Of states Is supposed TO have |
already adopted the amendment and the vote OF New.
Jersey may not DO necessary 10 the ratification. But
for the honor Of State aud people, should avail
ourselves Of the occasion which is here afforded of
forever OF human Slavery In our land. The people
OF the State, by their late action at the polls have
spoken clearly and emphaoay In favor Of this meas.
ure, and demand It's prompt passage which know you
will gladly accord No argument Is needed from me 70
seoure yonr cordial support ofthis measure, when
my high privilege to make the subject Of my on'E e'V~
meDdatioI. lc
OUR SOLDIERS. IL
To the patriotic and gallant who have ,oIss .W
battles and saved country from nftcinp. pavor
ton we owe debt OF gratitude which We o anu h
fully DISCHARGE 1t has been tssa5 70 OF their sacr
the war to DO engaged attention hsSa had
soldiers and their iam:i s "r YewJcrey troops as
rm vd"s IN ~" state have seen them In camp
On the march and 10 the hospital weary breeding and
dying suffering trials ana 10 ,pbsccd and Il is NV BRIDE
90, ,imnsy 10 their uniform patience, fortitude