New-York tribune., 1872-01-17
NEW-IERSEY
INAUGUEATION OF GOV. PARKER-A BID FOR
NATIONAL POPULARITY-TAME CEHEMONIALS
-APPOINTMENTS TO BE MADE-TuE GOV

NATIONAL POPCLARITY-TAME CEREMONIALS
-APPOINTMENTs TO BE MADE-TnE GOV
ERNORS MESSAGE
FROM THB SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT or THE TRIBUSE.I
TRENTON, Jan. 16.-" Joel Parker makes his
big FOR the Presidency Tomorrow remarked prom
incnt Republican Senator Monday evening, and
that the OF inauguration over Democrats
rs well Republicans, accept the Senator'S concise
summary OF Governor address complete and
The leading Democratic politicians express
satisfaction with the spirit Of the address, but when
questioned closely they acknowledge that far state
interests and issues concerned 10 II simply negative
in its character making no recommendations and deal
ing only in gpneraes They frankly admit that IL il
an attempt Outbid eX-GOy Randolph in securing the
Democratic nomination for the Presidency, and that in
Gov Parkcrs zeal do this. he hte care to tie
preparation OF his remarks upon state politics. but
devoted all OF his energies 10 the discussion OF
national affairs In cxtenuation OF ths. they
Gov Randolph had discussed State affairs completely
in his Last message to the legislature Gov. Parker
had nothing do further than 10 ndOrse his predeces
sor views which H. did The Republicans say he com
pecy ignored all OF the questions Of interest which are
usually discussed inaugural addresses, and went
long distance ont Of way fight dead issues and to
attack Republican legislation. They there Is moth
nig in the document to he either approved or con
demncd far state politics are concerned, but thlt
il is only q clean bid for the Presidency.
Whatever may be the merits OF the address II Ger
tany has attracted attention beyond general dis
position TO laugh at the Governors high aspirations
II its reception by be all like that given by
tbe audience who listened to-day certainly viii
be call It lukewarm. 1t would be difficult
imagine less enthusiastic Assembly. When the new
Governor came into the crowded hall, arm in arm
with eN-GOv. Randolph and surrounded by
his ,ta very weak attempt AT applause, but
it ended before he had mounted the stage. The same
lack of enthusiasm manifested during the parade
previous to entering Taylor Hall, where the exercises
were held According custom the Governor elect and
members Of the Legislature were escorted from the
state House TO the public hall by portion OF the state
militia under command Of Maior-Gen. RunyOn. and as
the procession moved along the small crowds which
gathered on the street smyercd in the falling
snow and gave token Of enthusiasm save when u
favorite military organization passed
The exercises at the hall very Simple. and were
conducted as the requires, bin che presence of The
members Of the Senate and House Of Assembly organ
lied in formal session After prayer by the Nv. DIR.
John Hall the oath Of Office administered to the
Covernorelect by Mr. Bette, President Of the senate
and the great seal of the state was delivered by the rer
Ing Governor Gov Parker was then formally presented
T. the Senate and House Assembly and proceeded to
deliver his address lie alluded first to the embarrass-
ments which the appointing p0wer brings 10 the EXecu-
tive and paid a high compliment to the Judiciary Of
Jersey. He sboasted that not the fantest faint
rests on the character or any member OF the
state Courts. Referring 10 education, he SAID /;
For the first time in. the history Of this state our
schools are free Every child within her limits has
the means of common school education. Our fathers.
who wisely laid the foundation Of school fund, hoped
and abored for this grand result but not permitted
to witness its accomplishment. This contamination has
been reached in our day and NcwJersey In respect TO
her educational system stands in the very forefront
of states Let interest in this great cause suffer no
abatement Whatever is required to keep the schools
free should be done.
The militia system Of the stated receives due attention.
and the pays his respects To the various
Commissions" which. he says, made to usurp the
popular will municipal government. BY means OF
these commissions citizens subjected TO the grossest
imposition. Large powers are given, involving an i'm
mehse expenditure OF money hha almost IN tG
municipality where their operations are carried 0n the
rule the people with despotic power. Depending upon
the Legislature the Executive for their ap-
pontnet and continuance IN office the mighty power
they WELD is naturally extended beyond the bounds Of
their jurisdiction and felt even In State elections The
people oppressvey taxed against their and
yet are poweress Their hard earnings are often taken
to purchase property Of the favored few fabulous
prices, To pay for contracts awarded at enormous
rates for unnecessary work This ia the worst form OF
tyranny for they who feel the burdens have not the
means OF redress. II is taxation without voice in
lecting those by whom the local assessments deter
On the question OF the relative rights Of capital and
labor, Gov Parker has nothing novel TO advance but
thinks there no natural conflict between these great
interests He thinks the Legislature should institute
rigid inquiry into the treatment of children employed
workshops and factories There reason TO belle We
that the provisions of the Act OF 1851 the section
Of which limits the hours OF labor of minors and prohibits
the working Of children OF tender years
/ hllshmeuts, often diSregarded. He
Thing about national taxation etchOing the pop
uar demand for reduction, but nothing relating tO
I State finances
GOV Parker has say concerning Official corruption
and also state Rights. On this last topic he speaks
, length, summing up follows The tOundatIOu pTin
cue Of our political system the inherent sovereignty
OF people always existing by right. yet u
| aDcyaD under the Colonial GOYcrunlrnt Upon
declaring Independence Of the Mother country state
Constitutions formed. by which the people vested
in the states all necessary governmental powers In
union stronger than that which existed
under articles confederation, and create Govern
mept 10 hold intercourse with foreign powers and pro
vide for the common defense, the Constitution Of the
United States was subsequently framed by delegate
from the several states. That instrument recognizes
state Rights direct terms and expressly provides that
I Inc United States snail be Government or lmifed
powrIs reseTVng 10 the states and the people a powers
moi therein granted To the General Government small
po,fon Of already vested IN the state WIS
fakcB from Them and delegated To the Federal Govern
/ mcut, leaving all Others 70 remain az before.
Within their legitimate sphere he several states are -
free ami sovereign - the Unitd STATES wIthil Hs
sphere They not subordinate, but coordinate. ana
their lawful rights cannot be- taken from tem ny con
lc-s OF President. The reserved rights they hOn hre
absolute subject To the discretion OF Fednfai iu
/ tIDIltY.
The Message concludes with few good words Tor Un
versal Amnesty, the need Of encouraging ein
and suggestion that hnrmOnY should tAlr ft"v,, ~.
the brnnche, OF the Government IN Ordrf thh' P. ~
Affair." he fairly and ably conducted fohprns ~
inaugural ceremonies, the Governor held frrcp Dl ~
The Henne Chamber mud Afterward reNtr"rn ''i' III"
tstry a stand IA frunt of Lhs 5saie i"Hsi o., ,t
Several tiFNiant appointments dtp W ~ W' - - ~