The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-17
JERSEYS NEW GOVERNOR.
Inauguration OF Joel Parker at
Trenton Yesterday.
Interesting Display-Music, Mirth and Military
Parades-A Large Assemblage in Attention
Inaugural Address Of Governor Parker
His Views on Corruption in Office
aud State Rights-Reception in
the Senate Chamber


simple In Its way. was, nevertheless. marked by
very popular demonstration. 1t was, In fact,
grand gala day, and what with the music, military
parade and subsequent reception the occasion was
rendered very interesting and seemed to
anord much pleasure TO the crowd OF signt-
seers that thronged the city. At an early nour
the gayly dressed militia came pouring in from
raj parts OF the state while nearly all the trains
stopping at Trenton conveyed large numbers to the
scene. The lively little metropolis was arrayed in
holiday attire, and although the day was somewhat
cloudy the general aspect OF the place was gay and
animated. From all appearances It was evident
that the recipient Of the hOnors was held In high
esteem, since there was every disposition manifested
on the part Of the citizens to make the surround
ings OF the Inauguration as brilliant as possible.
The military escort consisting OF the Third regi
ment from Elizabeth, company OF the Fourth reg-
ment OF Jersey City, the sixth regiment and Bat
terry OF Camden, and the Third battalion OF LAM
bertville, all commanded by Major General RunyOn,
formed on Clinton street about halr.past ten
O'Clock, and shortly afterwards the procession
commenced to move through Greenwood avenue
to the residence of Judge Scudder from which
place Governor Randolph and staff with the Gov.
ernor elect were escorted to Chestnut avenue thence
to State street, up State street to Greene street and
down Greene street TO Taylor Hall. The sidewalks
were lined with spectators, who took great interest
In the display, the Governor receiving at inter.
walls hearty demonstrations. Every available spot
from which view could be obtained was occu-
pied, while from the windows of many houses
were suspended the national flag in honor OF the
event. The fine appearance of the militia attracted
mucn attention. The procession was headed bv
band; then came the escort, next the joint COM
mittees or the Legislatures under whose auspices
the arrangements were carried out The Governor
and Governor elect rode IN an open carriage, fol-
lowed by the state military staff OF the Commander
sn-Chlef and next IN order were several State
officers and large conc0urse OF citizens. Taylor
Hall, the
SCENE OF THE INAUGURATION
was crowded long before the procession arrived.
The Senators were seated on the stage and the
members Of the House of Assembly occupied the
first three rows OF seats in the parquet. For the
purpose OF carrying out the ceremonies the Senate
and Assembly went formally into session at noon,
prayer having been offered up by the Rev. Mr. Dob
bin. Martial strains soon announced The
approach OF the procession, and amid great
cheering the Governor elect. arm-in-arm
The committee and Chief officers OF the escort,
entered the hall and took his seat on the PLATFORM
DR.. Hall delay suose quently occurred OWING ' to
the want Of a Bible with which TO administer the
oath OF Office and the circumstance gave rise TO
some humorous comments. The muc0-deslred
volume. however, was procured, ana Mr.. Bette,
President OF the Senate, administered the oficial
oath. The responses were made by Mr. Parker, In
a clear, measured and confident tone.
Ex-Governor RANDOLPH then came forward, and,
In presenting
THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE
to Governor Parker sad mat he was sure the great
executed. The people Of the Stale knew that We'll.
ana an was WIN great pleasure and that
nor Parker the great seal of the State.
Governor PARKER briefly replied that he was very
happy to receive 1t from one SO worthy.
m m cd tha Goya
nor to the Senate and House OF Assembly. After
THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
Governor Parker commenced by saying thar,
having taken the Oatn prescribed by law he now
had been second time elected by the people OF the
State OF New Jersey. Recognizing the fact that gov
were YER npaea 1y ne g Ruler OF the
c0unsels were IN vain, he prayed God for strength
and wisdom to execute the trust reposed
pleasing In HIS sight His heart swelled with
gratitude to his fellow citizens. bv whom
constant aim to prove worthy their confidence. The
annual message OF his predecessor exhibited fully
the present condition OF the state. 1t would there
conformity with CUSTOM some general views would
be presented upon lew topics OF public interest.
some OF which were OF local and others OF national
importance. He then alluded to the question OF
PATRONAGE and , passed nigh euogium on the
single decision OF their Courts open to the
faintest
or corrupt influence. Alter adyertng to the law
passed by the Legislature relative 10 bribery, the
Governor discussed s the question or free schools
tages that the people derived from them. He also
compllmented the active militia OF New Jersey upon
their efficiency. and condemned the legislation that
gave municipal governments into the hands OF COM
missoners. The adjustment OF the hours OF labor
and the proper treatment Of children employed in
factories we're strongly urged. lie commended
tnat the taxes and expenses OF the government
should be watched, anu commented severely upon
the prevailing sin of
CORRUPTION IN OFFICE.
10 such an alarming extent had 1t spread that 1t
mad brought reprOach on us as nation. scarcely
day passes but some new deiacati0n or fraud In
city, state or general government is discovered.
life stood above suspicion seem to lose
moral tone the moment they OBTAIN office.
pecuaton from the public treasury by those hold
ing nigh confidential trusts is Infinitely worse than
public Sentiment mas grown up e especially a@onS
the young, that prevents them from re-
azng sne Of ssa fraud The
compensation, and failure to duplicate the
legal pay is. by many, considered evidence
nanced in society by those who claim respectabilty
and who must know, from their sudden acquisition
OF wealth, That they are not honest In the admins
tration OF Office The Governor went to state that
the chief cause OF the increase OF corruption
Is dne TACT that when populations are ds,
to go unwhipped Of justice by cOmpromis-
YH cSSrs oca v only
until ali men who thus abuse public trusts be
compelled not only TO dsgorge their -gotten gains,
but Ue dealt with common felOns. He who robs |
the people OF tnelr treasure should certainly stand
no better before the law or IN society tnan the |
vagrant whom necessity drives TO crime Equal |
justice should be administered to ALL without re-
gard TO nigh position. respectable connections,
OF birth aud association adventurous
wealth. The speaker dwet at considerable length
on the question OF
STATE RIGHTS,
which, he submitted, was oil great importance. He |
cOntinued:-Slnce the rebellion there is q growing |
disposition To ignore the political existence OF the
States, treat them subordinate TO the federal
government and TO centraiZe power in the Presi. |
dent and Congress. The disastrous consequences |
OF the heresv OF secession nave driven unrenectIny
and prejullced minds to the opposite extreme. 4
The modern doctrine Is That the States hO.d their
powers at the Will OF the nation; that they |
have inherent vitality and without authority