The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-01-09
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COLUMBUS, o., Jan. s.-The inaugura.
ton Of Gov. Z. r. Noyes took place this
afternoon, in the r0tunda Of the State
House, In the presence OF the members Of
the General Assembly, State officers and
large numbers or citizens from various
portions Of the State.
Gov. Hayes, In 0 few words, Introduced
the Governor elect, Gen. NOyes, who de-
liyered the following inaugural address
Gentlemen Of he Senate and House Of
Representatives.:
In accordance with the expressed will
ofthc people, appear before you today
To take the oath OF office, and to assume
tho duties OF Governor OF Ohio. do not
fail TO appreciate tho important trust
Con6ded 10 my charge, IN honor too little
merited, OF being selected Us the Chief
Magistrate Of o State numbering nearly
three millions inhabitants and holding 50
high o position In the nation on account
OF the intelligence, virtue and material
prosperity Of It's citizens. It's fortunate
that the emergency Of our civil war and
tho heavily burtlened years which follow.
cd II have passed away, 30 that there Is
less need than formerly Of those high ad.
ministratiye abilities aud that experience
IN political affairs which made the State
OF Ohio pre.eminent when exercised by
my predecessors. While may not ex'
pect 10 rival them In successful admins.
tration, ! shall hope not 10 be outdono
in zeal for the public good and in honest
eliort-tO promote the best interests Of
those over whom l am called 10 preside.
To this end invoke tho support and CO.
operation OF the law making branch ofthe
State Government. PrOpriety and the
prevailing custom make Is the duty ofthe
retiring Governor to communicate TO the
Legislature such recommendations as, in
his judgment, may be necessary. This
service has been SO well performed by
Governor Hays that ! do not feel called
upon to repeat or modify any of his sug-
geslions. II may not be improper for me,
however, 10 add the remark that some
amendment to the existing legislation
seems to be desirable with reference to the
manner of selecting iuries in our courts.
The habit OF filling the panel largely from
the by.standers who are present in
the court room for the express pur.
pose OF being jurors, opens the door for
corrupt and dishonest practices at va.
Rance with the public morals, and sub.
versiye ofjustice. It Is feared this evil is
too common, especially in large cities, and |
your attention Is respectfully invited TO
the subject. There docs not seem to DO |
at this time any pressing demand for
extensive legislation, and | therefore con.
graduate the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives upon the prospect Of short
and harmonious session. Inasmuch as
the Constitutional Convention will assem-
bic during the present year, and will un.
doubleday make many changes with
regard to the powers and duties Of the
Legislature, enactments which otherwise |
might seem TO be desirable, may well be |
deferred for the present. 1t is n great
satisfaction 10 know that the internal i'm.
provement Acknowledgement of the State
is being carried on successfully by indi. |
vidual enterprise and capital. Railroads |
and telegraph lines, are being rapidly |
extended into the parts OF the, State |
heretofore more or less inaccessible, |
whereby the districts rich in coal, iron
and agricultural resources are being
brought nearer ready markets. Our null |
tiplied industries are inviting labor from
other States, and furnishing employment
and homes TO Immigrants from other
lands. Towns aud cities arc being built
with unexampled rapidty. The finances
OF the State are in prosperous condition,
the public debt grows smaller, and the |
burdens Of taxation lighter. Educational
advantages arc brought to the doors Of
the poorest and .humblcSt citizens, and
the common schools Of Ohio are perhaps
second In excellence 10 those of, no other
State. II Is our great privilege 10 guard
them with jealous care, as the nurseries
OF brain and heart Of our pOutl. While
neighboring cities and States have
within the past year suffered almost un-
precedented Affections, and subjected
TO appalling disasters, a kind prOvidcnce
las dealt gently with us and crowned our
lives with prosperity. Gratefully remem-
boring all our manifold blessings, / am
now ready TO cnter upon the discharge Of
tho new duties in the position assigned
me. III at tho end Of my official term
shall be permitted to return TO private life
bearing with me the respect and good
will Of the men Of all parties, and c0ndi.
tons in tho measure enjoyed by tho dis
tinguishe1 gentleman who today bids
yop officially farewell, 1 shall be for.
tunate indeed.
The oath Of office was then administered /
by Chief Justice Scott Gov. Noyes was
then escorted 10 the Executive Chamber,
where q public reception was held. The
General Assembly then proceeded to tile
Senate Chamber where the oath Of office
was administered to Lieut.. Gov. Jacob
Muller by Judge WEIGH. Mr.. Muller, on
taking the chair, made a brief speech.
The State Auditor, Treasurer, Attorney
General and School Commissioners were
then sworn into their respective offices.
A reception Was held tonight at the |
residence Of eX.Gov. Hayes, which was
largely attended,by members Of the Gen.
eral Assembly, State officers and promi.
nent citizens