The New York herald., 1869-01-02
TIE STATE CAPITAL.

me last day OF the year 1865 finds us locked in the
grip OF winter snow and ice enwrapping, us like q
shroud; but. despite the low temperature. the tunes
are high, for people appear TO be enjoying the
prospective session OF the Legislature IN ad-
vance, one can judge from the merry
sleigh bells Jingiing through the streets. the
| bustle In the market places and the smiling
faces TO be met everywhere The accession to the
| population Of the city to-day was very large but
mostly from the Interior OF the State Country mem
bers in large numbers have arrived TO be present at
10 s to sS tsme very s' lew from New York city svs
turned up at their old quarters here. Lieutenant
Governor Stewart \. Woodford, whose Official LIE
terminates at noon Tomorrow, arrived from Brook
| lyn this morning AND IL stopping At the Delayan.
General Patrck II. Jones. Register Of New York, is
| Governor Fcnton and Governor Hoffman had
pleasant interview this morning and talked over the
| from the Executive chair and Mr. Hoffman inaugu-
rates tne new year and new political Ye1sne at tne
1,,'S n the iorenan th ect - e revad
by his friend at the Delavan House After the plea
sant greetings are over no Will De escorted 20 the
Capitol, where Governor kentOn Will receive HIM in
the Executive chamber. Tha party will then proceed
TO the Assembly chamber, where, at twelve O'Clock
the oath OF office Will De administered 70 Governor
Hoffman. Appropriate addresses Will ne delivered
by the two Governors, and the seals OF once, papers
&C., will be formally handed over by the then plain
Mr. Fenton to his Excellency Join I. hoffman Gov
OF the Emplye state Of New York by the will or
the people. This ceremony win take place In the
A Sew Years. Day reception will be held by She
outgoing and the incoming Governors at their re-
spectlve residences. Governor fenton says that his
house will be open all day to his frienas. and
Governor Hoffman will not be behind in old
fashioned democratic hospitality.
republican caucuswiil be hold on Monday evcn-
ing to settle upon speaker. There IL hardly
love, OF saratoga. AS the caucus decides, SO goes
The vote. Other names are mentioned for the pest
1n wa oa So ma nave nos ol ts one s9 n @
poets OF Y0unglOve. There are three or four candi
dates ior the cerksnip or the House. Mr.. Underwood
being the most PROMINENT but affairs In that direction
have not laken shape yet- 1t Is an Important DO
stion and viii no doubt De hotly contested. II one
could forestall the proceedings Of the coming Legs-
laJure 1t would be safe tosay that the railroad in
tercst will be the prominent feature, Erie and New
York Central, OF course, having many axes to
grind. II tne operators In city railroads-under-
ground, overground or IN tae air-have any plans TO
work out they are keeping sllent about them. But,
no doubt, they will all come down like an avalanche
In lew weeks
emit Weather and a Large Crowd-Address
of Ex-Governor Fent0n-Reply of MIR. H0R.
man--The Oath Of Once Administered.
ALBANY, Jan. 1. 1859.
The Ninth brigade composed OF the Sixteenth
and Twenty -1fth regiments, and company OF artil-
lery paraded this morning and escorted the Gov
crnor and his stan to the state Capitol, where. al
though the snow was falling and heavy west wind
blowing, making 1t the most disagreeable day Of
Jackson Guards, politico-milisary organization Of
about one hundred men, succeeded in maintaining
perfect order.
At noon national salute was fired by the brigade
and the "Little Giant" gun.
A little before one O'Clock Governor Fenton and
his stan, followed by Governor Hoffman and his
stan, entered the Assembly Chamber, which was
soon crowded by spectators. Occupying the Clerks
desk, Governor Fenton said:
GOyERNoR HOFFMAN-In welcoming you to the
Chief Magstracy Of the state, as 1t Is alike my duy
and my pleasure TO do, cheer1uy transfer the SYM
bos OF It's authority 10 your hands. | bad you wet
come 10 the capital, not mercy To the exalted station
10 which you nave been chosen, but also to the
friendly regard and generous hospitality OF its ctti
In terminating my stay among them cail-
not forbear 10 express my grateiuI appreciation
OF their unl0rm courtesy. l AIN sure taat the
Kindness wnicn they have mvarlapy extended
Co me viii be az freely continued 10 YOU and will
contribute greatly 10 the pleasure Oh your Official
residence IN tneir midst. Wniie onerng You iny
best wishes upon your accession TO tue ONCE of Cow
ernor, speak from my own experience when re-
mind you that u Is position oi arduous toll aud
unceasing care To preserve and obey tie essential
requirements Of pubic duty in the OF urgent
appeals and individual hardsnirs viii demand all
your 1rmness and patience. u you are subject %
criticism you Will bur share the lot o all your preie
cessors Tne trusts oil the position are 80 tificut
and delicate as to forbid the hope Of ente escape
rom mlsintcrpretaiion and censure. Bu; mighty
mas be the cares, tue aDors and the responsibilities
OF the oilice, tney are not without compensaions
Ii the trials severe the rewards are no less
signal and lar more lasting. 10 him who holds
relation 10 the people wiicn You now
assume the highest opportunities FOR useful
ness are Afforded, wnisA, II improved, wiIl
enable him 10 secure for himself ample recOin9eiisc
Tor the prccipltate and erroneous judgments acgl
And f.r his own conscientious aad faithful services
"a popu alton 20 be counted by millions, VIA lnter-
esis WASH IN number and ilcaicuable IN vallc
whose enterprises extend In every direction ana
every ne.d .ol aclon and useful eiort, with
freedom OF opinion aas u nowhere else surpassed
necessarily constitutes q COMMONWEALTH 30 ditersi
ned IN claracter and sentiment tnat tue Chief
Magistrate who snali expect by his administration
70 satisfy all VIII not fan 20 be disappointed. lie
may not hope FOR exemption from nisfakes
but the merit whicn belongs 10 zeal for the public
good and integrity In the puDlic service VIII sooner
laser be disce ned and ITS requital wiz not cease
to himself 10 his name Us long as the people are
just and the memory oi ills good iltenions
tnat the Executive can disregard ms party
obligations bus n y not Too Inucn 70
sag that IN the administration OF public
affairs recognition Of the general good aud tile
foundation principle OF equity and justice ~ not only
the nl.hes. obligation, bat includes all others. As
the representative OF the Whole people hIs own sense
OF responsibility Tor the permanent good ana tue
ultimate II not immediate support OF Just public
sonrlment unite to strengthen and ENFORCE Tits sa-
cred and comprehensive duty. In the effort 10 pro-
mote the general welfare which doubt no! you viii
MAKE invoke Tor your encouragement and support
the prayers OF all the people OF the great Common
wealth and the guidance Of Him who Is wise IN all
things.
Governor Holman replied as foows:-
In receiving from you, Governor fenton i'm the
presence Of THESE our friends and fellow cilzens,
the symbols OF authority which belong 70 hgn Office,
the duties and cares OF which you lay aside and
ASSUME to-day, realize how beautiful thai system
ofgovernment Is which permits the transfer OF 70
much power with SO little ceremony. The simplicity
which attends the clothes II with additional Dig
nIty and the kindness and good Will you manifest
when surrenderng the trusts you have ncd so long
assures me that you forget as do the asperties Of
q great political contest the results OF which.
whether the state nation, The people cheerluily
accept. The words with which you welcome me 10
the capital OF the state are words OF generous feeling
and impress me deeply. am not stranger TO TITS
city or 10 the hospitalties OF It's citizens Many VINO
were known TO mo here In earlier life have been
called away leaving 10 the living the priceless legacy
Of an honorable name. cherish their memories and
feel sure that those who have survived them Will
show to the same courtesy aud Kindness which
have been extended 10 you and TO predecessors
Looking back upon the long line OF great men VINO
have occupied the Chair OF state. to which have
been called, whose presences seem yet 70 MI tue
Capitol IN which stand, ana feeling the tui
weight OF the responsibilities now assumed by
me. l invoke the generous support 0f all