Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-19

the assurance that LwiiI bear with
me in my retirement that I am es-
teemed not unworthy the honors I
have had, and that the evidence of
the endorsement of nay administrationi
is written In perpetual memorial upon
the generous hearts of the people of
Tennessee. With charity for all and |
malice toward none 1 now retire from
the public service Of my State, whose
hosor and glory on the field and in |
council have attempted to uphold |
with patriotic devotion, inspired by |
her brilliant history and exalted |
worth.
GOVERNOR HAWKINS INAUGARAL.
The newly elected governor, Hon.
Alvin Hawkins, then addressed the as,
semblsge as follows:
Hon. Senator'S and Representa- tsves:
In these ceremonies we view with pride
one of the triumphs of Republican form
of government We behold display of
the wisdom of our fathers when they laid
deep in the affections Of the people q
cornerstone, and erected thereon the
temple of liberty, with capacity and
strength sufficient to give a home and
protection to all men. These ceremonies
proclaim the easy and ready Transmission
of constitutional power in obedience alone
to the will of free people, peacefully
expressed through the medium of the
ballot-box.
Under the constitution and laws of the
State grave responsibilities rest upon US, as
representatives, senator's and governors of
this proud commonwealth. For the en-
suing two years. yea even down the stream
of time to our remotest posterity, the pros
perity and good name of our State may be
largely affected by our official action.
trust we may continually bear in mind the
fact that we hold the powers incident to
our several official positions, as sacred
trusts for the benefit Of the whole people
of the State.
CJngratulating you and the country upon
the fact that the animosities and bitter
ness which have so largely characterized
US as people, and retarded our growth in
the past are happily passing away, and q
| new and brighter era, full of rich promise
| has dswned upon our State allow me to
auger for our people the near approach of
day of prosperity and happiness which
has no parallel in our past history, and to
| the end that We may realize these rich
promises, allow me to invoke that wise
| states manship moderation and patriotism
which shall earnestly aud successfully seek
to build up our waste places and develop
| our great natural resources until our
whole land shall be made ito blossom as
q rose'
While we cherish with pride the nj mory
of cur achievements in the past which have
made Tennessee one of the proudest States
in the Union, We should remember that as
eternal vigilance is the price of liberty
so continued. united, manly effort is tho
price of permanent prosperity. Progress
is the law of our being. Whether our
progress shall be in the desired direction
or the reverse. depends upon the wisdom
of the policy VIII ch directs our course.
In free, popular government such as
intelligence Of the masses of the
people. In the language of one of Ten
| nessee's greatest statesmen, Education
is to the Republican body polite. what
vital air is to the natural body, necessary
to its very existence, without which il
would sicken, droup and d e." No more
noble exercise of the po ers of government
can be conceived than the welding of them
for the promotion of education among the
masses of the people.
Hand in hand with the diffusion o.
knowledge should go the encoursg gemen'
and promotion of virtue. Vice 10 its every
form should be discouraged and even ex.
terminsted. All temptations to the com
mission of crime, and all seductive infu'
ences which tend to lead US to the portals
should be, SO far as they may be reached by
Legislation, removed from our midst.
!, Industry and enterprise should be sedu'
lously encouraged. and every power of tt {
government should be earnestly and vigor
ously employed to develop the resources O.
the State and promote the happiness and
prosperity of the people. Public and pri'
vate faith should alike be held sacred and
inviolate.
Thanks to the wisdom of our fathers, We
have the noblest political future which has
ever blessed mankind. The patriotism
and valor of the people have borne u.
safely through the severest ordea
has bssI been estsblished, and to-day the fss
of the Union fl ,ats proudly upon every
sea and in every land, and everywhere
challenges the respect and admiration o
the civiljz ID world. All men pay it hom'
age. May we transmit it to posterity I'M
sullied and without the loss of singl,
} start
; The admin 'stl alton of our federal gov
ernment for the ensuing four yo. 2, has b.
its citizens been placed in the hands of
patriot and statesman worthy to WELD 1t
j. powers. No just cause for internal dis
sentions now remain to stir up sectiona
strife.
With peace and good will pervaiding al
! this brotherhood of States, may. we no
confidently anticipate such rapid strides Il
; national greatness as will provoke tn
wonder aud stimulate the friendly riv air.
, of the whole world.
That Tennessee should be no laggard i
, this general on ward movem ent to greatness
grandeur and wealth, is the earnest deslf
of my heart and to the accomplishment
these ends I shall earnestly aud faithful
devote all the lawful means at my comman
in the exercise of the powers conferre
, upon me, and in the name and in behalf c
all tho people of Tennessee l invoke you
earnest cooperation.
: AT the conclusio OF Gov. Hawkips
,, address the band layei 'Hail Col
. umbia."
Chief Ju. tics Deaderick then admin
istered the oath of flee to Governo
,, Hawkins, after whi h the benedictio
was pronounced by Mr.. Graham, an
! the band played Dixie
The ssnats then retired and ad
journed until tomorrow morning
while the house adjourned to 8 P. NJ.
At the afternoon session, large mum
bers of pt tltions asking for the passsg
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