Weekly Chillicothe crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1878-19??, 1885-01-15

Inaugural Address.
The govcmor-elcct, having taken the oath Of
Office, delivered from the speakers desk the
following inaugural address:
Senators and Representatives:
1t is proper, upon assuming the duties which
dcvOve upon the chief executive Of 4 great
commonwealth TO acknowledge our depend
encc upon the Supreme Ruler Of the universe
for the manifold blessings We enjoy, TO invoke
His aid for continuance Of such blessings,
and TO indulge the hope that peace and pros
pcrity may continue, the facilities for the ac-
Qui,ition Of knowledge be extended, and hy a
wise and careful administration Of public
affairs, the happiness of the whole people he
permanently promoted.
Having been nominated for the office Of
governor by a convention " the Democratic
party, and elected by the qualified voters Of
the state, without the aid Of cliquCs ar rings,
but in spite OF their potent aud pCrsistant OPP
position, enter upon the discharge Of the du-
ties of the office without pledges Of any kind
and absolutely free 10 perform every duty
which may involve upon me, with an eye single
to the welfare Of the whole people of the state.
In the selection Of persons Ia I'LL positions,
which the constitution and laws dcyOlvc upon
me- ! shall appoint persons who in my opinion
have the necessary qualifications, and
WHOSE PREVIOUS GOOD CONDuCT
shall give assurance that they will honestly
and faithfully discharge the duties Of their re-
spectivc offices in such manner that there will
be no just cause for complaint.
You are called upon to perform legislative
duties, for more than 2jOO,NO people, occupy
ing territory more than 5000 square miles,
with salubriOus climate, almost every variety
of soil, producing all the grasses, grains,
fruits, and vegetables in great perfection that
ha tor n
forests Of valuable timber the soil underneath
with mines Of coal, iron. lead, zinc
and copper, in vast abundance and Of superior
quality, besides many Otner valuable minerals
Of great utility in the arts and manufactures,
You have nearly 5000 miles Of completed rail-
roads, with prospects Of large additions there.
TO. These and many other advantages which
might be enumerated, should stimulate you 10
leave nothing undOnc on your part which may
be proper to.
DEVELOP THE WONDERFUL RESOURCES
of our great and growing state.
You are assembled here, not TO make q new
code laws, but TO amend such laws as time
and experience have shown 10 be defective, or
not suited to the age in which We live and TO
pass such new laws as the increase Of popula-
ton, the growth Of agricultural, mining and
manufacturing industries, and the rapid cN-
tension OF the internal facilities for travel aud
transportation make necessary. Laws which
have been found to he unwisc or incXpcdicnt,
or not adopted TO the wants or conditions Of
our people, and all criminal statutes which are
practically disrcgarded by courts, grand and
petit juries, and utterly disrcgardtd by the
people generally should be either modified so
10 be Justly enforced, or repealed, as the "1.
bitual disregard of any law tends to lcssu
respect which all citizens should have fol ,.yI
and every law of the state,
My own opinion is that people are best goy-
erncd who have few laws, only those absolute
ly necessary, plainly expressed and vigorously
enforced
twill be my duty, in strict accordance with
the provisions of the constitution, and In COM
pliancc herewith, to cause all laws 10 be faith
fully executed, and to
IMPARTIAILY PROTECT THE RIGHTS
Of every citizen without distinction of race or
color; and this | will endeavor TO do without
regard to my individual opinions as TO the pro
priety Of any particular law,
The people OF Missouri have, from the ear
Hest period in the history of the state, favored
and encouraged education. Laws were passed
from time to time setting apart moneys arising
from various sources for the purpose OF cstab-
fishing permanent fund for the support Of
common schools. By statutory enactment In
1853, % per cent of the entire state revenue
was annually set apart for the support OF
common schools. That which was done by
statute In 1853 was incorporated intdsthc con-
stitution Of the state In 1910. In addition to
the % percent annually set apart
MISSOURI HAS PERMANENTLY INVESTED
in bonds, state, county and township school
funds, amounting to nearly Sl0,0O00O0 the
interest of which is annually collected and
used for the support Of our common schools.
To increase the sum to he annually expended,
the people Of the state yoluntarally tax them.
selves nearly $4,000 600 each year for the same
purpose. Separate schools are provided for
The children of colored citizens, by means Of
which all share alike in the benefits arising
from our excellent system Of common schools.
The State university located at Columbia,
together with the school of mines and
Metaliurgy located at Rolla, have liberal in.
vcstments Of n permanent character provided
for their support.
The STATE has established three normal
schools, located in different sections Of the
state, Tor the
EDUCATION OF TEACHERS
of common schools, and the Lincoln institute
at jefferson City, the latter especially devoted
to the education of teachers for the colored
schools throughout the state, which gives as
surance to the colOred citizens of Missouri
that the education Of their children will not be
neglected
When to these are added large number Of
colleges, academies and schools supported by
private means, the people of Missouri are
placed In the front rank among the friends Of
education. With such ample provisions thus
made, every child in the state without regard
to race or color, may acquire common school
education.
Financially, Missouri stands
AMONG THE FOREMOST STATES
.omposing the federal Union. Under the pro-
visions Of the present constitution the debt OF
the state is diminishing from year 10 year, and
the counties, cities anu towns are also rapidly
liquidating their debts; and being forbidden
by the fundamental law Of the land TO contract
debts, the day is not far distant when new
impetus will be given TO the material prosperity
of the state; the citizens will not be taxed an
nually to pay interest, and their entire earn
inge can be devoted TO increasing their own
comforts and aiding in developing the hidden
resources Of the state.
In conclusion, permit me to say that II will
be my duty, as well as my pleasure, to CO.
operate with you In all measures that will re-
dound TO the advantage and promote the best
interest Of our great and growing state, and
will be my pleasure to communicate TO you my
views from time to time on questions which
affect the public welfare,
CRY OF JEFFERSON, Mo-, January ~ 1885.
This address was delivered in clear, but al
times hesitating andtrembling voice, indicative
OF the physical weakness of the reader
After the inaugural the procession retired 10
the same order 1t had entered the assembly
chamber, TO the governors office, when JOIN
s. Marmaduke entered upon the duties Of gov
ernor, and received the congratulations Of his
friends,
The assembly chamber was packed witt
members and visitors, among the latter being
large number of ladies'