Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-01-16
Inauguration of Gov. Hamilton.

Hon. VIM. 7. Hamilton was inaugurated
Governor of Maryland on the !4th inst, with
a great popular demonstration which his
spotless life merits The State militia and
the people turned out in force on the occ aston
The oath of Office was Administered by Chief
Justice Bartol, in The Senate chamber The
Gov S address was brief and IL as follows
Mr. Chief Justice and Gentlemen This is
not 10 be regarded, perhaps, us an appropri-
ate occasion 10 refer IN detail TO specific mea.
sures of public policy. Probably may find
IT proper, during The session, 10 communicate
with the Legislature upon subjects of general
interest. The able and elaborate message OF
the retiring executive, together with The COM
prehensive aud lucid report Of The comptrol.
Ter, give full and precise Information in respect
10 the financial affairs of the State, besides
calling the attention OF the General Assem-
bly, TO the Consideration of matters of great
public concern, But in presenting IN, self TO
lake the OATH OF ofve MS prescribed hy the
constitution shall indulge the liberty Of say.
ing that fully recognizes the impressive sip
nihcance of The late expression Of the popu.
lar will. In becoming the chief magistrate
Of the State, and in the exercise of the now
crs aud in the discharge of the duties incl
hNhA w ih'o hosN HbHblhbit huu Responsible
position, il will he with the determination
that everything shall be directed solely in the
interest OF good government There " III BE-.
upon the part Of the executive most cordial
cooperation with other departments of The
government IN promoting wise aud unselfsh
legislation in assuring fair pure and peace
10! elections; IN enforcing rigid economy ia
all branches Of the public service in reduc-
ing taxation 10 the lowest point enmpatible
with economical administration ia correct.
ing all abuses, whether great or small and
were aver existing; In limiting official EN-.
ployment 10 The absolute necessities of the
State, and in maintaining an elevated stand
ard OF Official probiir, capacity and applicn.
ton, 20 the end that We and our children At
ter M may continue 10 enjoy the blessing. OF
free government Rad still further thai the
just and well-found-d expectations Of the
people may he realized The Governor, the
Senator, the Delegate, Invested Of The pomp
and Circumstance Of place aud siripped OF
his Official robes, Is, at best but a plain. sim.
pic ana unadorncd. agent entrusted by the
people with duties 10 be performed in tho,r
interests, and for the faithful aud fearless
performance Of which his honor and I'm thar
be should bold dear 10 life are pledged To the
people Allow me now The privilege Of adj.
monishlsg an. ia language ~ impressive 80 II
u IN my power 10 use, that 10 l. not With spe-
cious pfomises. or gIlded words, or glil,erine
Fcncrali,ies. but with living deed. aud actions
that The people will be- or ought 10 be. con.
tent Called by the people 10 the Office of
Governor 81 Maryland ! AN deeply sensible
q the responsibilities ! am about 10 incur
w highest ambition will be gmtifed II. when
come 10 lay down ibis great authorii,-.nd
once more mturu 10 The walks Of private life
] shall bear with me the consciousness OF
having isirly, honestly and faithfully dis
charged The important and Imposing obhra-
lions here nos assume