The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1879-09-05

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bill now pending in Congress, an6
said its passage viii give us rs SOUND
and stable currency rs was ever de
vised by the wisdom Of man, ant
which would revive every branch o
business prosperity Of the land. Oh
the subject Of the pardoniug powel
and the penitcntiary system, he said
have been called philanthropisi, an'
shall quarrel with no one who bcsiow
upon me such a compliment but in ihi
connection Il has been alleged that would
throw open all your prison doors, and thu
let crime run riot through the land.
trust shall ever feel compassion for th'
suffering and unfortunate; but as Governol
Of Kentucky, ] shall FIRST regard my duty
to the State, and, whatever may be m,
sympathies, shall endeavor 20 to act a.
best to promote order, tranquility and tho
common safety.
In my FIRST message TO the Legislature
shall recommend what believe 70 Ne ne.
ccssary and essential changes in our Peni-
Tertiary system. The whole Christian and
civilized world is calling FOR reforms upon
this subject, and has come to the conon'
sion that attempts should be made to re-
form, and not utterly 70 degrade, our mis-
cradle CONFLICTS. II Is often asad sight to
look within prison doors, and il Is indeed
pitiable sight sometimes to see mere boys
behind these iron bors, and to feel that the
probabilities are that when they emerge
from them ihev will come forth ruined
and degraded men, more reckless in the
future than in the past. Ny iellow-citi-
1ens, It Is our duty, both to God aud our
ellow.man, to correct our unwise and de-
grading system Of punishment.
He congratulated the military on
their appearance, and for their valua-
bic services, and spoke as follows in
regard to the cowardly practice Of
carrying concealed weapons
It isam matter Of deep regret that so ma
ny of our citizens indulge in the reprehcn-
sible practice Of carrying concealed weaP-
ons. This should be discountenanced by
all good men. II is a cowardly practice,
for it is not to be presumed that any citi-
zen, in the daily discharge Of his duties,
walks forth with an armory belted around
him. A man armed with bowie-knife and
pistol has the advantage Of one unprepar-
ed for assault, and no gentleman would
take advantage Of such unequal contest
We car only imagine that bastard or saw
age would do so. We have law against
this detestable practice, and | hope It will
be rigidy enforced None should he ex-
empt from il, whether high or low. The
safety Of our people demands this. Many
a helpless widow and orphan plead for it,
Let us not be deaf to their cries Of distress
Human life must he protected.
The concluding portion of bis adj
dress was in these words;
In conclusion, ! will merely remark
that accept the duties this day imposed
upon me, with fervent prayer that our
Heavenly Father will direct and guide me
in the right way, and with firm purpose
to do the utmost in my power to uphold
the laws and honor and integrity Of our
proud old Commonwealth. ! can not for
get that illustrious and patriotic men have
filled the place have this day been sum
mcned to occupy but although they NAV
have been gifted with greater wisdom and
experience than myself yet can at least
say that none were ever actuaied by more
fervent desire to maintain, in is entire and
perfect integrity, the honor af tho State
and the welfare and happiness Of our
whole people.
As am about to take the oath Of office,
can not do 10 before first returning my
sincere thanks to our present distinguished
Chief Magistrate, Governor McCeary, for
the courtesy and kindness he ha shown
me. know that he has we'll and WORTH
ly filled his high position; and in his re-
tirement he will be greeted with Oh, gen
eral exclamation "Well done, thou sood
and faithful servant"
Mr.. Chief Justice. ! am nov read to
take the oath Of Office.
, The oath of office was administered |
by Chief Justice Pryor, and DIR. Luke
was duly installed. 1t. Gov. james
f. Cantrill, aud Secretary of State
Col. S. b. Churchill, were afterwards
sworn in. AT this point Mr.. Ira Ju-
lian appeared in behalf of the citizens
of Frankfort, and presented Governor
McCreary with a copy of series Of
very enlogistic resolutions adopted BY
them in token Of their appreciation of
HIS faithful and statesmAnlike admin
istration of public affairs, his worth
as a gentleman, and regroiling hiS de-
parture from their midst. Governor
McCreary made neat response. and
then Gov. Williams, old "Blue jean"
was introduced and made some happy
remarks. After which, the proceed
ings were concluded with prayer by
the Rev. ii. A. NJ. Henderson. At
night one Of the grandest of the grand
Inaugural Hops was given, which was
participated in til a late hour by the
beauty and gallantry of all parts of
the State.
GEN. j. b. HooD, late Of the Con.
iederate army, his wife and daughter,
died at New Orleans this week Of yell
low fever. There have been several
other coses there but the disease Is not
an epidemic yet. In Memphis, it