The New York herald., 1869-01-20
INAUGURATION OF GOVERNOR RANDOLPH.
or NEW JERSEY.

Imposing Display-Sccncs and frcideufs-In.
aueural Address.
At noon yesterday Theodore r. Randolph, Of Nor.
ristown was inaugurated Governor OF the State OF
New Jersey, at Trenton with the most imposing dis
play. The weather was auspicions, but the depth
OF snow on the ground impeded pedestrians most
uncomfortably and clogged the wheels OF the ve-
hcles In the procession; but, despite the obstruc-
tions OF the flakes offeahered snow. the programme
was executed in faithful and, on the whole, sue
THE rRELMrNAnrRs.
Hitherto inaugurations have invariably taken place
In the State House. to the disgust OF would-be spec
tators and the discomfort OF the officials. This
year, however, an innovation has been ef-
fected which Afforded satisfaction to all par
ties desrous OF beholdng the inaugural ceremonies
BY special legislation the old law regulating inau-
gurations has been so repealed az to egalze the OBJ
servances at any place the Legislature may desig-
nate and Taylor Hall was selected as the most ap-
proprate place In point OF accommodation for sthe
installation OF the Governor. In order 10 cquaiize
the privilege Of witnessing the ceremonies yesterday
each member and ofcer OF the Legislature received
twenty tickets, that people from all parts OF the
State might participate In the proceedings This ar.
rangement was the means OF having oil parts Of Jer
sey represented in the metropolis and rarely II ever
ors in Trenton The ladies' formed conspicuous in
gredient Of the audience and gazing from the stage
on the serried files OF human couutenances beamng
with smiles one could not avoid regarding the occa-
sion with feelings Of pleasure.
THE PROCESSION.
Az eleven O'Clock special train bearing the mill
tary escort arrived at Trenton and formed on Clin-
ton street. They consisted OF the entire Second
regiment of Newark and Companies b. ID and OF
the Third regiment besides the Four regiment New
Jersey Rine Corps. the Veteran regiment Of Eliza
beth, Newark Brigade, the Hudson County artl
lery and Companies and OF the First battalion.
After an organization had been erected on Clinton
street the procession formed the military being un-
der the command OF General Theodore Runyon OF
NewsrkJ in the following order:A platoon OF eight
police officers, music, military escort joint commit
tees Of the Legislature the Governor and Governor
elect. the Adutant and Quartermasier Generals, the
stan OF the Comrnanderfn-Chier, tbs Chancellor,
chief Justice and Justices Of the Supreme Court and
Court OF Errors, the Secretary Of state and state
oncerS, the reverend clergy, officers OF the army
and navy, Mayor, Common Council and city officers
OF Trenton and citizens generally.
direction OF the Mayor or Trenton, Mr.. Napton.
After the procession had paraded through the city II
the theatre IN military degree After the Governor
aud Governor elect had been escorted TO their seats
the Rev. Mr. Han, OF Trenton. offered the inaugurs
prescribed oath, administered by Henry .. Little
President Of the Senate and in the presepce Of the
| Legislature and the audience Governor Ward then
said:-"uovernor Randolph. take great pleasure in
besovIng 70 yon the great seal OF this State In ts
present form II has 10 since tne year lIf6"
The President of the senate then introduced 10 the
audience Theodore y. Randolph, future Governor OF
New Jersey.
GOVERNOR RiSDoLrH's ADDRESS.
Governor RaHdUnh, on coming forward, amid ioud
applause sad:--
GENTLEMEN or THE SENATE AND GENERAL Assem-.
\
meet Under circumstances demanding ny profound
est personal and political gratitude for The connding
pertMity ~ the people OF my native state. ~ nom
| erlns me a. tney have with their surrages snai
consider myself as holding the trust they have con-
| nded 70 me for the common good ana the general
weare OF the whole state. No duty shall be fntet-
uonaly neglected: no power welded but In accord
ance win ny best Judgment aud conscientious con-
vicuons Errors OF decision and mistaken or inlpcr
fect views win be rightly Understood by generous
| peeple fon OF the legislative department OF the
government VIII take faithful and iHtehigent caro-
., ,se Interests eenaded % you and y VIII oe my
with you In such udcious measures OF legislation ~
the pubic interests demand.
TIE BALLOT.
| IN a government founded an ours n, upon tho
sovereignty Of the people, and guided By their
virtue, intelligence and integrity, " must always,
ano necessarily, be matter OF the first Importance
70 preserve the source OF this controlling political
power IN the utmost health, vgor and purity. The
ballot box must be shielded from every tant Of
ruption. There should never he a doubt that ex-
presses fully and fairly the free will Of the people.
Inc privilege ol suffrage - tho right OF sell.
| me fundamental principle OF the other, and the ark
ol our safety We cannot then too jealousiy qua rd
] this sacred institution. While we should deny 70
we should frown Indignantly upon ever attempt TO
abuse u 70 base and fraudulent purpees aud punish
] inheAlDJ AZ concerned In such desccfaLon care