The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-12
Inauguration ofthe New Gov
ernor at Columbus.
Brass Bands, Big Crowds, Mud
and Militia Capture the
Capital. .f
Governor Fosters Inaugural
Address.
Special TO the Star.

.ugural ceremonies. 1t has been showing
,ard since daylight. The streets are full
If mud and are in bad condition. The
crowd, however. will be immense Hun
lreds had arrived by IL o'clock last night,
and military companies have been arriving
Oh every train The Governors Guard and
Thurman Light Guards Of this citv, headed
by the U. s. Barracks Band. are doing escort
duty to. the visiting soldiery. The in
augural ceremonies will take place in the
rotunda of the State House at Q p. m. Owing
10 the bad weather the line Of march will
be cut down considerably. ..,
THE PROCESSION MOVES.
: COLUMBUS, O., Jan. 12-2 P. M.-The pro-
cession has Just commenced to move in the
line of march. There are visiting mill
tary companies present and the sight is
very grand. The city is crowded and great
prevails. .....
THE ADDRESS.
The following is Governor Fosters in
augural address:
Gentlemen OF the General Assembly: +,..,
In appearing before you t" take the oath
of Office required by the Constitution, and
in assuming the duties of the Chief ExeCu-
live office OF this State, am not unmind-
full of its responsibilities, or of my deep
sense If gratitude. 10. the people VINO have
thus horfored me. shall bring to the dis
charge of this high trust an honest purpose
to faithfully perform all the duties it I'M
poses. ,f
! We meet under most favorable auspices.
The period is one OF unprecedented agri-
cultural and commercial prosperity. All
the great industries of the State are active
and thriving and our more than three mil
lions OF people, in the main, are contented,
prosperous and happy.
At this time there seems to be no press
ing necessity for extensive legislation, and
am pleased to know that we are in per
feet accord concerning the propriety of a
sh rt session of the General Assembly.
have but little to add to the recon,men.
dations made by my immediate and dis
tinruished predecess0r-in mast ,f which
l concur-aid especially desire to repeat
and emphasize his suggestions under the
headings nf "Penai Institutions" "Insane
Asvlnms," Board of State Charities, VI
"Ohio State University" and "Ohio River
NaviaatioD." .'
Your attention is especially called IN tina
mart of the report Of the Auditor Of State
relating to the condition Of the Sinking
Fund. -s
The honor and credit of the State shoult
be placed above air other considerations
and to maintain them, all constitutions
and lawful requirements should be rightly
and faithfully observed. ~
q kl,n fN}A -
the Constitution confers on the Governor
the authority ITO grant reprieves and pa:
dons, after conviction, except in cases o.
impeachment" - ..''
Crime is punished, not because the State
is vindictive towards the criminal, but t.
restrain and prevent the commission O
crime ;,,t, protect society against lawless
ness IT this is the rightful Interpretation O
the object of punishment, then the NOR
certain the convic ion and the hopelessnes
of Executive clemency the. more certaif
will restraining influences be felt, and the
better will society be protected. a''
In my Judgment this power can be safely
exercised only when the Executive is con
vinced OF the illegally or injustice Of til.
sentence. 1t ought to reucn but few, j
any, other than those whose cases come
within this limitation.
The safety and security OF society depel,;
upon the rigid, impartial and certain exc
cntion Of the penal laws.
Every application for pardon and re
prieve must rest upon the exercise OF wis
dl cretion and sound Judgment, which cal
only be so exercised BY a careful examina
ton of every case brought before the Ex
ecntive.
| 1t is apparent to ME that IL is PHYSICAL,
impossible for the Executive to give ever
apulication for pardon or reprieve tina
comes before him such examination as vii
enable him to act with discretion and wis
dom. T,ese ,,nfav ,rable conditions vii
be augmented as the number 0fconvictsil IN
creases.
| Under these circumstances the prerogs
tive Of the pardOning power 10 liable 4
abuse. both by withholding the pardon !
deserving cases. and the ton frequent cxel
else of it in cases not meritOrinus.
| In some Of tile States boards Of pardor
or advisory boards of pardon, have bee
established with gratifying results. X
| suggest to yOu the consideration OF tn
subject Of establishing an advisory board {
pard0ns. -.
Iii this connection permit me to ca
your attention TO the resort Of the Boar
Of State Charities up N this subject
The National Guard of the State Is, judi
ing from, the report of my predecessor. an
from knowledge that have gained frol
personal observation and otherwise, in a
excellent condition. That 1t should SO r,
main, and even be rendered more effectiv
I am sure is the desire Of the citizens OF II
State. l trust, therefore, that proper ar
necessary appropriations for the. mairt
nance of the National Guard may be ma'i'
and tina in the event Of its services ey'
being required, our citizens ma have can'
70 feel that the apProlgiat;;"ns were % w1rs, p,
4 proud of the National Guard. hi
| And now, trusting that our relations wi
be harmonious aud mutually pleasant, ~
thal our service will mark mn improvement
in every department of St,te government
liam ready TO take the oath OF office. a!
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