New-York tribune., 1869-01-02

tIp,xy. Jan. 1.-The Ninth Brigade, COM
,oscd Of the 10th and 25th regiments and company
90 ortillery. paraded this morning and escorted the
Coenor and his staf1 to the State Capitol, where,
ortboncb the snow was falling with heavy west
Wind blowing. making it the most disagreeable day
of the Winter, thus far, tho multitude was large
The Jackson Guards pOlitico-mllltary organization
ofobout 100 men, maintained perfect order. At noon
n national salute was fired by tho brigade and the
Little Giant" gun. A little before l o'clock Gov,
rcnton and his staff, followed by Gov. Holman and
Ms staff entered the Assembly Chamber. which was
soon crowded. Occupying the Clerks desk, Gov,
Fenton said:
GOV. FENTON's ADDRESS TO GOV. HOFFMAN.
GOV HOFFMAN: In welcoming You TO the Chief Mag
tracy OF the state il alike my duty and my pleas
nre 10 do cheerfuy transfer the symbols OF its author
iy to your hands bid you welcome to the Capital not
merely the exalted station TO which you have been
chosen but also to the friendly regard generous hos
nalty Of ITS citizens. In terminating my stay among
them cannot forbear express my grateful apprecia
uon of Their uniform courtesy. that the kind
ness which they have invariably extended to ne VIII DC
freely continued to you and will contribute greatly to
the pleasure Of your official residence in their midst
wo offering you my best wishes upon your accession to
The oice OF Governor, speak from my own experience
when remind you that is position OF arduous toll
hnd unocasng To preserve and obey the essential
requirements Of public duty in the face Of urgent appeals
hatusnlpS VIII uelnanu al
md patience. you subject to criticism You will but
snare the lot Of all your predecessors The trusts OF the
position are so dcnt and DELICATE as to forbid The hope
Of entire escape FROM msneTpretaon and But
mighty may be the cares the labOrs and the RESPONSE
bes OF the Office. they net without conpensaons; ;
the trials severe the rewards less signal and
Tar lasting To him who holds the relation to the
people which you assume the highest opportunities
for usefulness afforded which, II improved, VIII
enable him to for himself ample recompense for
f,S,, ~ mo nd
Tor hs own conscientious and faithful popua
counted Dy millions. with interests vast In
and ncalculable in value, whose enterprises
tend every direction and cover every edof action and
nseful effort with freedom Of opinion that is nowhere
rlse surpassed, necessarily constitutes commonwealth
20 diversified character and sentiment that the Chief
Magistrate who shall expect by his administration to
satisfy ALL will fail TO be disappointed. He may not
hope fer exemption from mistakes, but the merit
which belongs to zeal for the public good, and integrity
Ia the public service viii later be discerned,
and Its requal will not cease to himself or to lis name
ns long as people just and memory OF his good
intentions survive These considerations do not imply
taat the Executive disregard his party obligations;
but s not too much to that in the administration
Of pnbllc affairs recognition Of the general good aB4
the foundation principle Of equity and justice not only
the highest obligation, but includes all others AS the
representative of the whole people, his sense Of
responsibility for the permanent good aud the ultimate,
not Immediate support OF JUS public sentiment unite
strengthen enforce this comprehensive
dutv In the effort promote the general welfare,
which doubt not you will make, invoke for your
couragement and support the prayers of all the people
Of the great Commonwealth, and the guidance OF Him
who is wise in all things.
Gov HoFFMAS's REPLY.
receiving from you, Gov Fenton in the presence OF
these. friends and feowcitizens, the symbols OF
authority which belong this high Office the duties and
cares Of which you lay aside and to-day,
lzo beautiful that system OF government s which
permits the transfer Of so much power with so little cere
Inouy The sympathy which attends the act clothes il
with additional dignity. and the kindness and good will
you manifest when surrendernE to the trust have
held long, that you forget as do. the as
peres OF great political contest the results Of which,
whether the State Nation, the people oeerfully
cept The words with which you welcome me 10 the
capitol Of the State words Of generous feeling and i'm
press deeply. not stranger TO this city, or to
tie hospalities Of its citizens. Many who known
earlier life have been called away leaving
living the priceless legacy OF honorable name.
cherish their memories and feel that those who
have survived them will show TO the same courtesy
md Kindness which have been extended you and TO
your predecessors Looking back upon the long line OF
great men who have occupied the Chair State TO which
lave been called whose presence scem yet to fiji the
Capital in which stand and feeling tho full weight OF
the responsibilities assumed by me, Invoke tho gen.
support Of all the people, and the aid Of Him who
directs the destinies Of men md OF empires
Public life has its trials and rewards, its pains and
pleasures its disappOintmens and hopes; but the true
man. caring little for harsh judgments unjust censure
viii find his fun reeompense in the approval Of lis
sttueus and IN the consciousness OF having performed
his duty faithfully and we'll The passions and preudices
Of the hour are forgotten but the record
Is for all time and entered upon the pages Of history
never TO be erased In welcome you given me-
Won wisely omitted all reference 20 the issues OF the
Gaya Discussion OF which by either OF here would be
violation OF the propTetts of the occasion. We cannot
tell what the future may have in store for Let
indulge the hope that wise Providence will direct all
things the greatest good OF our State and country,
ard that We may live to them both attain degree OF
peace and prosperity which has parallel IN their past
history.
After Gov Hoffman had finished, the Lieutenant
Governor Allen G. Beach, sworn into Office, the
oath being administered by Judge Nelson Secretary
'of State. Subsequently, the immense multitude
called upon Gov. Hoffman at the Executive Cham
Der, aud upon Mrs. Hoffman at the Governors resi-
dence to exchange the compliments Of the season.
At $50 D. m, the retiring staff Of Gov. Fenton dned
~ the Dcavan House with the staff Of Gov. Hoffman.
GOVERNMENT OF PHILADELPHIA.
INAUGURATION OF TIE MAYOR-ELECT.
PnLADTLPHIA, Jan. 1.-Daniel NJ. Fox was
sanguTated Mayor this afternoon The oath of efiee
"a administered by Judge Allison, in presence OF the
~ Councils. Mr.. McMchael the retiring Mayor,
,std his TO the Mayors Office. and put him
s~-sAion OF tho The contest for the office, on
"'sasesert
G. ATEsT FROM GEN. SHERMAN