The New York herald., 1878-01-16
His Triumphal Entry-Bnnting and
Cannon SaluteS.
! A. PATERNAL ADDRESS
The Presidential "Feeler' on Policy, Finance,
Commerce, Capital and Labor.
TRENTON, n. j., Jan. Is, 1878.

torm erected IN front OF tle stite OaPto, was occu
pied by members of the Legislature, with 800 invited
guests
AN IMPOSING PROCESSION.
The procession was imposing II formed al
foows:-
delegation from Hudson county, numbering 4o(
persons, preceded by carriage drawn by tour
grays, and containing Senator Albeit ard
Colonel Glichrist OF Hudson county
The stevens Pioneer Corps
Tho White Boys IN Blue, IRON lrenton. ,
The James Page Library Company. from Philadelphia,
numbering 200.
The Mcclellan Corps oi 1854, OF Camden.
The Ardmorc Association, OF Montgomery county.
The McCandicss CLUB. OF Bucks county, Pa, as po-
ncers.
squad OF police, marshals and aids
Third Ward Club, OF Philadeiphla
The Joel Parker Association, OF Newark, number
ing 200.
Tho Randolph LAgnl Guards, OF Newark.
The Pioneer Corps.
The Nineteenth Ward CLUB, oil Philadelphia
Governor Hoffman.
Mr. Kelly and others, from New York.
The procession moved up State street. passing the
Capitol TO the residence OF Governor Mcclellan, and
utter receiving him into the procession It then
turned TO the State House, and tho Governor elect
was brought to the platform and Introduced to the
members OF the Legislature then in session, accord-
Ing 10 a resolution the night before.
BUNTING, GuSpowDEa HURRAH.
Hundreds OF flags and banners flying along tho
line when tho procession started, and on it's return
from General McClellan's residence, at twenty five
minutes past twelve salute OF one hundred guns
fred General Mcclellan entered the carriage with
Messrs Albeit and Gilchrst. The shouts OF the peo
pie tremendous when the carriage containing the
Governorelect appeared The tops Of tho were
covered with people
Ex-Governor Bede, Senator Sewe and Senator
LUDLOW walked into the Capitol with the Governor,
while the band played Shall to the Cnicf"
CEREMONIES IN CAPITOL.
When the party had been SEATED and ordcr was
stored Rev. John Hall. D. D., of this city, onered
prayer. The oath of ofico administered TO General
Mcclellan by Chief Justice Beasley. Ex-Governor
Bedlc then IN brief address presented to Governor
Mcclellan the great seal of the State The General
sowed received The seal thanked his predecessor
IN a few well chosen sentences.
McLELLAN's INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
When the General arose TO deliver his Inaugural ad-
dress there immense cheering aud capping of
hands by the audience present He spoke clearly and
emphatlcally, investing the subjects with uncommon
interest, and frequently interrupted by the ap-
plause OF his hearers lie said
SENATOR'S GENTLEMEN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
AND FELLOW CITlZENs-An admirable provision oil the
constitution OF our state regulates the time for the
Inauguration OF new Governor as to enable his pred
ecessor give the bencht OF his ripe experience and
asinteresled judgment to the Legislature IN bis last
annual Message under these circumstances 1t is not
necessary nor Is it expected. that the new incumbent
should dwell upon matters of detail IN the customary
Inaugural address. shall, therefore, follow time
hcnored custom when conlne myself TO brief alIu-
sons TO lew topics o general interest, where mpor-
tant principles are involved.
TAXATION ECONOMY
ii is striking proof oil the ability of tho admns-
tration OF my hOuorcd Predecessor, and "a source OF
sincere gratlhcaion to all the citizens oil the State,
that he has been enabled TO advise The reduction oil
the State from and ore-hali TO mill upon
the dollar trust mat hls recomme endation VIII be
carried INTO effect, and ask your cordial cooperation
Ia a system oil legislation ana administration us
viii soon make further reductions possible Tho nnan-
;al condition OF our people is sucn as to render 1t
imperative pfactise tho closest economy compati-
be with efficient istratlon ana The honor OF the
CommOnwea While AL unnecessary Offices should
be abolished and the compensation allowed neces.
Bary work strictly scrutniZcd 1t should be for
the laOorcr worthy 0i his and that
there is no true economy-but on the contrary real
extravagapce-in reducing the compensation tor po-
sons demanding higb order OF intellect, learning,
Integrity and experience below tie point required
best nrttcd TO MI them. Appropriations
Tor purposes should be confined within the
LIMITS OF strict necessity and the Inauguration OF any
lsbic undertaking, however mcrtorious 10 itsei,
wnIcn Involves an Increased expenditure without I'M
mediate returns, should, whenever practicable, bo
postponed uhti prosperity hgaIh sniies upon our
people. TIE most urgent matter within he sphere OF
our aciiop is 10 eive 20 the people OF tins Sale tho
greatest possible relief from their burdens during the
nnancal depression, and TO do all IN power
hasten the return OF better state o. affairs.
ELECTIONS.
In this country tne power o state government Is
hmitci-iu direction, by tue made to
the general government tue compact; Ia the
other by tue rights OF counties aud municipalities 10
regulate their own domestic affairs. But within these
limits every state ms cservcd ITS u rgnts of
crcsnty, and, by udicOus OF It's covers aud
hucuce may still accomplish muGu Tor It's oSn and
sometnine Tor the general welfare In regard to
tuoso subjects over winch exclusive Jnrlsdc-
ton was conceded to the general govern-
nent, the state government eau exercise a
airecl influence only by the selection OF Seuators
representing lhe interests ana sentiments oil the pco
pie, aud by frank expression o ophioa appropri-
ate umesi wnile the people themselves possess
drect iunuencc through tLer representatives In Con-
Rross ana their votes ~ the Presidential elections.
heso considerations, If constantly held view by tie
people, should inUuco tnen to Il that none but
true ana aoe men are permitted to represent
The national Councils and IN tnc Gays present
should never be lost sight Of Or there are subjects
pending rcpcte aith interest TO US and children
which demand all our care, all our vis lance and the
intelligent formation and candid expression vi our
opinions
PEACE IN THE SOUTH.
There are TWO or tnrcc SUBJECTS "a regard TO which
believe that you, gentlemen V the Legislature, alt
agree wh me, 'bd eoDceraing which II seems proper
speak briefly. Ibc nfst the sO-calied Southern
question. However some o. US may nave differed IN
regard to the naun,r VI prosecuting the late war,
however widely We may nave DceG AZ variance 10
the manner If dealing wi.h rs results. ana with The
seeding states Shc1 IL was over, ! uppre-
hend tnat there is little difference OF opinon
among Us as 10 the present coudi.ton OF aaairs
1 am sure tnat We all ugrve ,n uctcptiup A. uuaI
the emancipation OF the negro and claim - Iull
aud ampc IrVtocll0n IN all thc rguts oi a lreemau
cannot believe that any cousiderabie number of mo
people oi New jersey TAT to undeTrtand mat their
owl prosperity aud tnat OF tue nation nsepara-
bly, connected with tLat Of the southern states and
only by tue iuli enjoyment OF tnof rights OF scl-
government, with me attendant consequences OF
peace, order ana security laOse States are now IN
entire posscsslon OF these rights, aud the result Is
manifest 20 all ia the absenCe turb-
auce ana IN tho slow but sure return
of a prosperity which, u not rudey AIS
lurbed By other causes, will soon react upon us anu
give employ ymeEt 10 very many Oi tbo idle hands
among US | trust, gentlemen. that you will agree
with me In gladly accepting the existing settlement OF
the southern question as nna ana In insisting thaL
no sensh Interest OF individuals or mistaken policy
.rulI ms uIln a. ItI 4 "A
and interest alikc require buried forever among
the dead H. sues o. the irrcvochbe pbst
orr NATIONAL FINANCE.
The ntxt national subject OF great ana immediate
interest to Us IA New Jersey rs the financial uostiun
IL Is not necessary to repeat tho long hisory our
national HuancIa policy since the beginning OF Tue
great civi war 10 relate now irredeemable paper
money took the place OF gold and silver, ana to wnut
fluctuations and dcprecinIoh was SUBJECT 70 repeat
now enormous expenditures were nade ana an i'm
nepsc bonded acut contracted; how wc demonstrated
our abinty ana intention ~ meet tue DEBT by