Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-01-25
HARRIsBURG CORRESPONDENCE,

Iue iEtWSuEdhon OF NtDF- hteiJ WIS NANi-
dedly the most imposing demonstration Of the
kind ever Witnessed in Pennsylvania credit
able to the people Of the old Keystone, aud
fitting tribute of respect to hero who had
so nobly defended his country in its hour Of
peril. When the Union was in danger Of be
ing destroyed by rebel hortles, who determip
ed to dissolve it, John W. Geary bpckled on
his sword and marched forth TO defend the
fag he loved so well. Now, when the traitors
have been whipped, and peace is restored,
the people have chosen the man we have
named to preside over the affairs of State IN
the second Commonwealth of the Union and
the same John W. GeaFy, who proved him
self a hero on the battlefield, was, on Tues
dsy last. inducted into the highest Office with
in the gift Of the people Of our State, where
he will Gas he has done already, elsewhere,)
prove himself statesman, worthy Of the
honors of the position to which be has been
called. There was an immense outpouring
Of the people from the counties North, South,
East and West of us, and although the day
was not the most favorable, the procession,
composed Of military and civic societies. eiti-
zens and strangers was the largest that ever
| marched through the streets Of Harrisburg
| upon inauguration day. 1t seemed as if
| erery6ody desired to do honor to the man
who, for the next three years, will occupy the
gubernatorial chair Of cur good old Common.
wealth.
Now, that the affairs OF our State have been
SO admirably conducted during six years, "a
greater part Of which time the war was in
progress by a patriot who never faItered in
the hour of trouble, it is gratifying to know
that we are not to be governed by man Of
| whose loyalty any doubt can be entertained
| Andrew G., Curtin was a model Governor
and every citizen Of the State respects him
for his firmness in the dark days Of the re.
belljon We believe, however, that John W.
Geary win maintain for Pennsylvania the
good name she has earned, and while 1t is 10
be regretted that the old Governor could not
be reelected, towing to provision of the
constitution prohibiting III we are gratified
that our new ruler viii in every respect equal
the one who has just retired from Office,
crowned with the blessings Of the people.
Gov. Geary has announced the following
appointments: Isaac B. Cara, Of Erie, 20 be
Deputy Secretary Of State; Capt John Stew
art, Of Allegheny to be State Military Agent
at Washington, vice Col F. Jordan, (now
/ Secretary Of State;) William A. Cook, of
Westmoreland, to be Deputy Military Agent.
Flour Inspector Of Western Pennsylvania,
Capt. William B. Coulter, Of Westmoreland.
Messenger to Governor VIM. C. Armor, Of
Venango.
A bill has been offered in the House, by
Mr.. Diese, of Clinton, to prohibit railroad
companies from issuing passes except to em-
ployees, persons who have been injured on
the roads, or wounded or disabled soldiers.
How Mr.. Diese expects 10 get the bin passed
/ cannot conjecture, for certainly no legisla
tor who would vote for such measure could
hope to receive the support of newspaper,
for reelection. If the railroad companies
see proper to issue free passes, it is their own
interfere.
Since the close Of the Senatorial struggle
hundreds of politicians have left the city, and
those yet remaining have quietly settled down
and are devoting their attention to matters Of
more importance to themselves and the pub
lie The friends of Cameron are satisfied
with the victory the General has won while
the supporters Of Curtin, Stevens and Grow
have submitted gracefully to their defeat
The election Of Z. S. Senator took place
at three 0 clock on Tuesday afternoon 18th
inst the Senate and House voting in their
respective halls. A very large number of
outsiders gathered in and around the Capitol,
eager to learn the result as soon as the ballot
ing ended. In order that your readers may
have a list Of tAe voters or Cameron aud
Cowan to preserve for future reference, / ap-
pend the names, as follows:
SENATE
Messrs. Bigblm, Browne Lawrence
Brown (Mercer), Coleman, COuneIl, Cowles
Fisher, Graham, Haiues, Landon, Lowry
! M'Conaughy, Ridsway, Roger Shoemaker,
StUtzman, Taylor, Worhngton and Hall
Spedker-l9 yotel for Simon Cameron.
Mcssrs Burnett. Davis, Donovan, Glaiz,
jackson, James, Randall, Schall, Searght,
Wallace and Walls. voted for Edgar Cow.