Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-02-26
Gov.sEKTER.
His Inauguration Yexterday-The
Ceremonies Witnessed by a Large
Crowd.


Among our own citizens present, we mo-
ticed ex-Gov. Neill S. Brown, ex Gov. H
S. Foote, Rev. DIR. Baird, Judge 10. c.
Guild, Gen. A. J. stubblefeld, Hon. A. s.
Colysr, Judge John Hugh Smith, Col.
Frank E. Williams, G. NJ. Fogg, Esq. A.
L. Dsmoss, Esq, Gen. George Nancy, M.
M. Brien, jr. ESQ., Col. s. D. Morgan, r.
q. Gardner, w. Matt Brown, J. w. Ter.
rsss, M. BurDs, VIM. 3. Reese, Col. John
L. spurlock, together with representa-
tives from our various business houses and
workshops, with considerable sprinkle of
the staid old farmers of the county. We
noticed, too, on the floor, the Hon. Russell
Houston, Of Louisville.
The occasion was altogether compli-
mentary to the new Governor, inssmuch
as there were present so many of those
who differ with him politically. It re.
minded US of the inaugurations of other
days, when our people of all parties, Joined
with one accord to do honor to the Chief
Magistrate of this great commonwealth.
Ruled as we have been with an iron rod,
and relieved of despot such as never be-
fore disgrsced the robes Of State anywhere
in this broad land, such an ovation was TO
expected. 1t is perfectly natural for the
sovereign people TO show signs of rejoicing
at a change, even if it is not known what
that change may bring forth.
The magnificent band of the 45th In-
fantry occupied the gallery opposite the
Speakers stand, and as the committee ap.
pointed to conduct the Governor to the
stand to receive the oath of Office, entered
the hall, the band struck up "Hsil to the
Chief"
Gov. Senter, reaching the stand, the
resolution adopted by both houses was
read by Speaker Richards, when His Hon.
or ], o. Shakelford, Judge of the Supreme
COurt, appeared, and administered the oath
Of Office.
Gov. Senter then delivered the follow
ing inaugural address, in a somewhat
embarrassed but clear tone, which was lis
tened to very sttentively:
Gentlemen of the Senate and House of
Representatives: The resignation by Gov.
Brownlow ofthe powers and duties of the
Office Of Governor of Tennessee imposes
upon me, as Speaker Of the Senate, in pur-
susnce of the twelfth section of the third
article Of the constitution, the duties and
Of that office.
The labor incident to the restoration 0
law and order in our State, forced from its
ancient moorings by the sweeping current
Of rebellion, has devolved on the admin
lstration of my predecessor, whose services
as Governor have been distinguished not
less by devotion to the principles Oh which
is based our National Union than q firm
and unwavering purpose to establish,
amidst conflicting elements, the civil and
peaceful relations of the people of the
State.
/ am deeply impressed by the magni- |
ude Of the responsibilities / am about to |
Issums. Most ardently could l wish that |
ONE one more able should have been |
'hosen to administer the Executive Depart |
nent Of our State for the remainder of the |
erm to which my predecessor was elected. |
Not, however, that l am wanting in appre-
,iation of the high honor of presiding over
70 gallant and noble State as Tennessee. |
She is the land of my birth, the home of |
ny childhood. In her soil are deposited |
he ashes Of my ancestors and kindred. |
der interests are my interests, and, while |
would make no inVidious distinction or 1
ectional comparison, will say that love
'ennessee-not more for her fertile val
eys, her majestic rivers, her lofty noun
aims, her ine1haustible treasures of min
raj wealth, than for the excellence of her
rave and industrious people. To be Gov
rnor Of such State, and to add anything
0 the prosperity of such people, ought
0 crafty the ambition Of any one. Feel
ug the full influence of this emotion, /
rust, then, gentlemen, that you will par
on me for expressing distrust of my
bility TO discharge the responsible duties
( the high office to which ] am called.
In cooperation with the other State
fhciala, it will be my earnest desirs and
fort TO faithfully serve the real interests
Tennessee and her citizens by reducing,
! all practical ways, the liabilities of the
tate and economiziDg in expenditures,
lus maintaining unimpaired our financial
,uudnese and credit, by preserving in
Ie most efficient operation the present |
Ommon School system, by giving
Ill play 10 our extensive Internal
Improvement system, by promoting and
peace, order, enforcement of
e lsws, security Of life and property in
parts of the State alike-in a word, TO
Dor to the utmost practical degree to
ing Tennessee TO that measure Of pros
srity and glory to which her geographic
j position and her inexhaustible re-
urces eminently entitle her. Ia my eff
rts 10 do all this, ii ia not too much to ask
to expect the cheerful cooperation of
good citizens of all classes, sects and
rites. .t
In few days your legislative labors
ii have been brought to a close, and you
II return to your respective homes
oar la5ors have been arduous and pro- !
acted. This vas necessary 10 adapt the 8
VS. TO the wants and interests Of Tennes-
2 as a free State.
In returning to your homes and families
u take with you my best wishes for your
alth and prosperity, individually, and {
E happiness and prosperity of all whom ,
u represent.
Then followed music again by the band,
d the convention was dissolved, ar ad.
lTnment Of the House took place, and L
: new Governor as he proceeded down 0
, aisle received the congratulations of v
, hundreds who oongregated around him.
Let u5 hope at least that the new era ?
ich has dawned upon Tennessee may 81
ound TO her interest, and in the
guage of Gov. Senter, be the means Of
ngipg Tennessee TO that measure Of I
sperity aud glory to which her geo. d
phical position and her inexhaustible ia
2urces cminently entitle her. 10
ihdraWn hfs PRtrOnaSe-TheP Paper
will Probably Suspend.
he City Marshal of Nashville has ad- :,
ssed the following note to the editor Of =
GAINESVILLE Patriot: