The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-01-17
Inauguration Of Governor Hamilton.

Hon. William 7, Hamilton was inaugural.
Cd Governor of Maryland at Annapolis on
Wednesday, the popular demonstration being
on larger scale aud more attractive than on
similar occasion for many years. The mil,
itary display was ine, the commands nun
boring about 500 men and consisting OF the
Fifth Maryland regiment, Garrett county
Guards, Kent Guards, Governors Guards,
company from Catonsville and the Anne
Arundel Cavalry. With these we're the Fillh
Regiment band, Naval Academy band and
drum corps. The military escorted the Gov
ernor.elect from the Governors mansion 10
the capitol. Gen. Herbert aud staff, mount
ed, heading the procession.
Governor Hamilton, on appearing at the
entrance to the grounds Of the executive man
sion, was saluted by the military. Entering
his carriage, the escort conducted him to the
entrance to the Capitol grounds, whore, de
scepding from his carriage aud standing IN
covered, the military passed IN review, giving
marching salute. He then, escorted by
Senator Wells, Thos G. Hayes. Gems. 4. A.
Bond and James K. Herbert, and Secretary
Of Stale Hollyday, who represented Governor
Carroll, that gentleman being sick, walked
up to the Capitol, upon entering which the
Naval Academy band played "Hail to the
Chiefn In the Senate chamber we're the
Senators and Delegates, Judges Of the Court
of Appeals, and all the other available space
was occupied by visitors, including many la
dies. Governor Hamilton was escorted to
the Presidents chair, where he delivered the
following address:
M. Chiet' Justice and Gentlemen, This is
not to be regarded, perhaps, as an appropri-
ate occasion to refer IN detail 10 specific meas
ures Of public policy.
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session, to communicate with the Legislature
upon subjects Of general interest.
The able and elaborate message Of the re.
firing Executive, together with the compre-
hensive and lucid report Of the Comptroller,
give full ard precise information in respect to
the financial affairs OF tie State besides call
I ing the attention OF the General Assembly to
the consideration of matters Of great public
concern.
But in presenting myself to take The oath
OF office Ms prescribed by the Constitution, |
shall indulge The liberty OF saying that fully
recognize the impressive significance oi the
| hate expression ol the popular will.
/ In becOming the chef magistrate Of the
/ State, aud Ia the exercise Of the powers, aud
/ in the discharge of the duties incident to this
most honorable and responsible position, il
/ will be with the determination that everything
/ shall be directed, and directed solely, ~ the
I interests OF good government.
4 There will be upon the part of the EXecu'
4 tive a most cordial corporation @ith other
/ departments Of the Government in promoting
wise and unselish legislation; in assuring
fair, pure and peaceful elections in eniore-
4 ing rigid economy in all branches Of the
public service; in reducing taxation 10 the
1 lowest point compatible with economical al
| ministration; in correcting oil abuses, whether
/ great or small and wherever existing; in lin
| iling official employment to the absolute ne.
eesslties of the State, and in maintaining au
1 elevated standard Of official probity, capacity
! aud application-io the end that we aud our
ehildren after US may continue to enjoy the
i blessings of free government; aud still further
that the just and well.iounded expectations
/ of the people may be realized.
/ The Governor, the Senator, the Delegate,
I Invested of the pOmp and circumstance OF
\ place, aud stripped OF his Official robes is, at
/ best, but a plain, simple aud unadorned agent,
entrusted by the people with duties to be
performed IN their interests, aud for the faith
/ iul and fearless performance of which his
/ honor and all that he should hold dear in
life are pledged to the people.
/ Allow me now the privilege Of admonish-
/ ing all, in language as impressive as it is in
/ my power to use, that 1t is not with specious
promises, or gilded words, or gliuering gen.
eralties, but with living deeds and actions
| that the people will be, or ought to be, con-
[ tent
| Called by the people to the office OF Gov
ernor of Maryland ! am deeply sensible Of
! the responsibilities am about to incur. My
highest ambition will be gralifed II, when /
come to lay down this great authority, and
] af 10 IA lie Of life
! shall bear with me the consciousness OF
having fairly, honestly and faithfully dis
charged the important ind Imposing obliga-
tons here now assume.
At the conclusion OF the address the Gov.
ernor turned to Chief Justice Bartol and took
the oath OF office.
Gov. Hamilton was soon surrounded by
4 friends, eager to congratulate him. The new
| Governor passed through the crowd OF warm
friends, detained at every step in the aisle, in
| the lobby and on the stars 10 the executive
| chamber above, where the retiring Secretary
of State, Hon. Il. G. Holyday, turning the
office over to him, said;
Your Erceliencg I'm consequence OF the
unavoidable absence Of Gov. Carroll the duty
| devolves on me, as his representative on this
| occasion, and in his behalf, to surrender to
your keeping the great seal and the archives
l OF the State OF Maryland. In so doing per
NIT ne 10 express to you my sincere hope
that yours may be a successful ADMINISTRATION,
and will rebound to the honor of the State,
and add to the prosperity aad happiness OF
her people
IN the afternoon reception was held at
the executive mansion and hundreds Of PEG.
pie were continually crowding in to shake
bands with and congratulate the new Cover
!