New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-11-21
GOVERYOR mCLELLAN AT HOvep

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Ever since the invention of the locomotive
engine has made it practicable for Chief Mag.
istrates Of New-Jersey to get away from Trep-
ton with case and rapidity, it has been the
habit of these potcntates while in the CAPITAL
to keep their carpet-bags in constant readiness
for sudden start For three-quarters of the
year, while the State has rest from legisla-
tive irritation, the modern Governor aims
to reach, and usually succeeds in reach
ing, the State House once week, taking
his coffee at home, and hurting himself INTO
the bosom of his family on the evening of the
same day. While the Legislature is in ses-
sion the Governor often remains at his post
for three days together. and occasionally pro-
longs his stay from Monday D. M till Friday
a. M There is n tradition of high antiquity
that on a certain Holy Sabbath one of Cover
nor Bedle's predecessors worshipped in the First
Presbyterian Church, but as a rule the Cow
ernOr is not to be found at the seat of Gov
eminent on Sunday when he can conveniently
get anywhere else. 1t does not follow from
this that the modern Governor neglects his
duties-GOyemOrs of New-Jersey never do
but it does follow that the Chief Ex-
ecutive constitutes no highly protuber-
ant feature of what is technically termed
Society at the Capital. A Governor who leaves
his wife at home, and is only accompanied to
his official residence by such members of his
family as he is able to get on the official pay
roll; who lodges in furnished apartments and
takes his meals at restaurant, or enjoys a
frugal sandwich in bis back Office, and
who steams away at every opportunity to
practice law in Freehold or Jersey CITY.
is plainly not in a condition to entertain with
any leisurey magmicence, or to achieve any
glittering spectacular effects. Trenton society,
therefore, CLEANS with no added lustre from
the GubernatOrial presence exists, in fact
without any reference to the Court, and "the
"seasOnn begins and ends without any regard
to the opening or adjournment sine die, of
the Legislative session.
All this makes it an especially interesting
item of news to Jerseymen, that General Me-
Clellan proposes to have a home of his own
at Trenton, and actually to live in it, Not
only would this plan, if carried out, fix the
somewhat shifty and uncertain residence of
the General, and establish permanent base of
operations for the Presidential campaign, but it
would do much more. 1t would again give
habitation. 1t would make the Capital more
famous than it has been since Washington
crossed the Delaware. 1t would cheer the long
Winter with a procession Of festal ceremonies,
and, by connecting the Administration with
these brilliant social events" it would tend
to amplify the magiSteral dignity Of the Gov
ernor, and invest his Office with more
formal circumstance. 1t would encourage the
rural Scion to bring with him his accomplished
wife and his swallow tail coat when he came
to make the laws. and it would inspire the
pOpulace with wholesome awe. BY all means,
let Governor Mcclellan be cat home" in
Trenton. So shall it come to pass at the fes-
tive Capital that there will be less whiskey
and more champagne; less poker and more
polka; fewer lobbyists and more ladies; and,
in the good time coming, reputable citizens OF
New-Jersey may not esteem it altogether an
affective dispensation to be elected to the
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