Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-01-11
MOVES.
Inaugural Address of Governor r. r.
Noyes.

Gentlemen of the Senate and House of Rep
resentatives:
In accordance with the expressed will
of the people, appear before you to-
day to take the oath of office, and to as
sumo the duties of Governor of Ohio.
do not fail to appreciate the impor-
tant trust confided to my charge, or the
honor too little merited of being select
ed as Chief Magistrate of q State. num-
bering nearly 5000, 900 inhabitants, and
holding high rank in the nation on ..ac-
count of the intelligence, virtue, and
material prosperity of its citizens. 1t
Iis'fortunate that the emergency of our
civil war, and the heavily burdened
years which followed it, have passed
away, so.that there sis less need than
formerly, of those high administrative
abilities, and that experience in polite
alsaffairs which made the State of Ohio
pre-eminent, when exercised by my
predecessors. While may not expect
to rival them in successful administra-
ton, shall hope not to be outdone, in
zeal for the public good, and in honest
| effort to promote the best interests of
all, over whom am called to preside.
To this end, invoke the support and
cooperation of the law-making branch
of the State government.
Propriety and prevailing custom
make it the duty of the retiring Govern
or to communicate to the Legislature
such recommendation as in his judge
ment may. be necessary. This service
has been SO well performed by Gov.
Hayes, that do not feel called upon to
repeat or modify any ofhis suggestions.
1t may not be improper, however, for
me to add the remark that some amend
menr to existing legislation seems to be
desirable with reference to the manner
of selecting juries in our courts. The
habit of filling the panel largely from
bystanders, who are present in the
courtroom for the express purpose of
serving as juror, "Opens the door for cor
rupt and dishonest practices, at vari-
ance with public morals, and subversiye
of justice. 1t is feared this evil is too
common, especially in large cities, and
your attention is respectfully invited to
the subject.
There does not seem to be, at this
time, any pressing demand for eXten-
sive legislation; and l therefore con-
gratulate the Senate and House of Rep
resentatives upon the prospect Of a
short and harmonious session. Inas-
much as the Constitutional Convention
will assemble during the present year,
and will, undoubtedly, make many
changes with regard to tt powers and
duties of the Legislature. enactments,
otherwise might seem to be desirable,
may well be deferred for e present.
1t is great satisfaction D know that
the internal improvement and develop
ment of the State are being carried on
successfully, by individual enterprise
and private capital. Railroads and tel
egraph lines are being rapidly extend
ed rapidly extended into parts of the
State heretofore more or less inaceessi-
BILE, whereby districts rich in coal, iron,
and agricultural resources, are brought
near to ready markets. Our multiplied
industries are inviting labor from other
States, and furnishing employment and
homes to emigrants from other lands.
Towns and cities are being built with
unexampled rapidity. The finances of
the State are in prosperous condition,
since the public debt grows smaller and
the burdens of taxation lighter. Edu-
catiOnal advantages are brought to the
doors of the poorest and humblest citi-
zens, and the common schools of Ohio
are perhaps second in excellence to
those of no other State. 1t is our great
privilege to guard them with jealous
care, as nurseries of the brain and the
heart of our youth.
While neighboring cities and States
have, within the past year, suffered al
most unprecedented Affections, ,and have
been subjected to appalling disasters, a
kind Providence has dealt gently with
us,and has crowned our lives with pros
perity.
Gratefully remembering all our mani
fold blessings, am now ready to enter
upon the discharge of new duties, in the
position assigned me. If, at the end of
my official term, 1 shall be permitted to
return to private life, bearing with me
the respect and good will of the men of
all parties and conditions, in the meas
ure enjoyed by the distinguished gentle.
man who to-day bids you officially fare
well, shall be fortunate indeed