The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-01-18

velopments were anxiousy looked for.
When the procession had gone over portion
of the prescribed route, aud had reached Market
Square, the Friendshp Steam Fire Engine Com
pany, No. l, Of Harrisburg, left the line and
went home. There were come manifestations Of
both applause and disapprobation among the
spectators. The Friendship lie largely composed
Of Democratic members rfT ET NrvEV
After the Friendship company left the line
oil the other fire companies Of Harrisburg fol-
lowed their example. 1t was reported at fret
that the Philadelphia Gre companies also left
the line, but 1t turned out that only the Harris
burg companies did so, while the PhiladelphianS
remained and completed the entire route 4
The Inaugural Ceremonies
transpired In font OF the Capitol building as
usual, and were commenced as soon as the pro-
cession reached this point and was satisfactorily
arranged. After the oath of Office had been ad-
ministered, Governor. Geary delivered the fol-
lowing !
800 inaugural Address. Il
Notwithstanding Been honored
second time by the voluntary suffrages of my
countrymen as their choice for Chief Magistrate
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania have,
In the presence of God and of this assembled
multitude, renewed the solemn and binding obli-
CATION required of me by law, to support the
State and National Constitutions, and to perform
with fidelity the duties devolving upon me as
earnest effort to observe the very letter as well
the full spirit, meaning, and intent of the OBJ
legation have just taken o7s ite, esa,s4-
Deeply impressed with the most profound
gratitude, can but express my most hearty
thanks to the good citizen of this Common
wealth for the generous confidence and par
tality they have reposed In me by reelection to
the most honorable and most responsible posi-
ton in their gift. But knowing well their ex-
actions and requirements of one who occupies q
position so exalted, 1t is with extreme difidence
| again undertake responsibilities of such vast
Importance, which even the boldest and most
gifted might hesitate to assume. And however
determined may be my endeavors to realize the
expectations of my friends in support of the
right, and to battle, against whatever, in my
Judgment may be wrong, still am
conscious of the necessity for some sustain
ing power, and therefore unhesitatingly acknow-
ledge my dependence upon the enlightened sup
port and patriotism of my feIlow-citizens and
my firm reliance upon the unerring wisdom and
never-failing aid of Him who controls alike the
destinies of Individuals and nations. 7
The settlement of the vexed questions grow
ing out of the armed conflict with treason de-
wolves mighty responsibility on the loyal men
of the land. Armed rebellion was signally
crushed by the force of armed loyalty, and the
Government has triumphantly established its
| ability successfully to suppress domestic insur-
rection, however gigantic The war itself has
served to stimulate our people to fresh en-
erges, and to the development of new enter
| prises.o Our manufactures have multiplied,
plenty has smiled upon our fields and blessed
| the labors of the husbandman. Peace has
| restored our. people to their homes and
cheered our fresides. - The rates of taxation
have been reduced, and are entirely abol..
ished upon real estate for the use OF
| the Commonwealth. Our State debt is
being steadily and surely liquidated. Immense
sums have been paid for pensions and other
charities. The cause of education has advanced,
and the institutions for the support and tuition
of the soldiers orphans have been literally sup
Piled Railroads have been constructed, and
L rop w m rint nod md
| our State and nation are rapidly progressing in
| the attainment of those elements of greatness
which have already placed our country in the
| foremost rank of the powers of the earth. The
great railroad which binds our State to the Far
West, and it in turn to the oriental nations has
been completed, and all our efforts to add to our
material prosperity have been crowned with uu-
paralleled success. fiaf
4 It was my privilege to announce from this
| stand, three years ago. the principles which
would guide me in the administration of the
office of Governor AT that time dweit upon
| and expressed my views in reference to all ques-
tions then occupying share of public attention.
| l have since, from time to time, in messages to
the Legislature set forth the condition OF the
| State, recommended such measures as l deemed
expedient and calculated to advance her
interests, and expressed my views upon the
| various topics of The day that we're of State or
National Importance. And having fully reflected
| thercon@I am the more confirmed therein, aud
| know of no reason why, should not endorse
and reiteratc them fully, on this occasion, as
| If again promulgated them word for word.
And now, acknowledging my responsibility It's
| broadest sense, as representative, to my con-
| stitucnts and, considering the magnitude Of the
| interests which have again been committed to
my charge, feel it is due to the people and in
| cumbent upon myself to refer them to the docu-
| ments indicated for an outline Of the general
| policy which is intended guide for the
| incoming administration rather than cucumber
| this address unnecessarily delay this audience
| with their repetition. have no new pledges
| tomake, but confidently refer to the record of
my past life as evidence at least Of my zeal and
! devotion to the best interests of my State aud
1 country and for the rectitude of my intentions.
| And although the ability which bring to the
| discharge of such high duties may be limited,
shall confidently rely upon the kind indulgence
OF my feliow-citizens and upon conscientious
| tarnished to my successor in office and to pos
terity, the fair fame and good name of our mag
| nlficent old Commonwealth
Difficulties of no ordinary character con-
stantly surround the Executive officer in the dis
charge of the many duties devolvlng upon him,
concerning each of which there may be con-
flicting opinions. It being, therefore, impossi-
BILE to satisfy all, his only safeguard is to adopt
and act In accordance with those sterling and
benefcent maxims to which the early fathers
gave utterances which have been sanctioned by
| wisdom and experience, !. and resulted Ia the
| rapid growth and prosperity of our institutions,
and the liberty and happiness of our people.
The Constitution vests s'the supreme Execu-
tive power" of the State in the Governor, and
directs that she shall take care that the laws be
| faithfully executed The supreme earthly
authority recognized by US. therefore, is the law
1.-The rightfully determined will of the people
| "No citizen is SO exalted as 10 be above, and
none 80 low as to be beneath its power.f The
| Executive Is as much the subject of the laws of
i "a aq nm fnA al wi