Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-01-15
OUR sew GOVERNOR.
Inaugural Ceremonies at the Capitol
sLast Msnday-The Address.

At five minutes before IL O'Clock
Monday the Senate entered the Hall
of Representatives, the members ris-
ing to receive them. Lieutenant
Governor Campbell assumed the
gavel and stated the purpose OF the
present joint sitting, which was to
witness the Inauguration of the Gov
ernor-elect, John s. Marmaduke. He
directed that the roll be called, and
while it was in progress the gubern-
atorial procession, which had formed
in the Office of the Secretary of Sem
ate, arrived. In the lead were the
Sergeants-at-arms of the respective
Houses, then the inaugural commit
tees of the two Houses, then the
Governor-elect, leaning on the arm of
| Governor Crittenden. Gov. Marina
duke looked very pale indeed, but
walked very firmly, his neat fitting
black suit setting off his erect and
strong figure to great advantage.
Governor Crittenden raj as placid
as usual. After the balance of the
procession, which consisted of
Judges of the Supreme Court and
State officers, had been located, Gov.
Crittenden led Governor Marmaduke
to the speakers stand and introduced
him to the presiding officer. Lieu
tenant Governor Campbell called en-
the Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court to come forward and admins
ter the oath. Standing in the Speak
er's seat, Judge Henry faced Gov.
Marmaduke, each holding up his
right hand. The oath, which consis-
ted of less han forty words, was ad-
ministered in less than half a minute,
and at it's conclusion the Bible was
handed to the Governor-elect, who
kissed it fervently. The presiding
officer then announced that John S.
Marmaduke was Governor of Mis-.
souri, and would deliver his inaugu.
raj. Drawing the document from
his pocket Governor Marmaduke
PROCEEDED TO READ HIS ADDRESS,
which was in typewriter print and
whichphe found some difficulty al
times in reading. His reference te
the fact that he become Governor
without the aid of rings or pledges
was received by enthusiastic APPLAUSE
The Governors weakness told YER
perceptibly upon him during the
work of reading, and he tremblee
very perceptibly, having finally tx
lean ON the desk. At the conclusion
) of the reading there was thunderou'
applause, and when it had subsidet
: the session dissolved, and the Gov
proceeded with a couple of friends t.
take possession of his Office on tn
lower floor.
THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS
Senators and Representatives.
is proper upon assuming the dutie
9 which devolve upon the chief exec,
tive of a great common wealth to a.
knowledge our dependence upon th
Supreme Ruler of the universe fe
a the manifold blessings we enjoy I
invoke his aid for a continuance
such blessings, and to indulge tt
hope that peace and prosperity ms
r. continue; the facilities for the acqu
sition of knowledge be extended, an
by a wise and careful adm1nistratio
of public affairs, the happiness of Il
people be permanently promote
Having been nominated for the G
y fee of Governor by a convention
q the Democratic party and elected
the qualified voters of the State wit
at out the aid of cliques or rings, bt
in spite of their potent and persi
tent opposition, I enter upon tt
discharge of the duties of the off
IN without pledges of any kind, and a
solutely free to perform every du
n. which may devolve upon me with
of eye single to the welfare of the who
people of the State. In the selecti
of the persons to fill positions, viii
the constitution and laws devol
upon rue, I shall appoint perso
who, in my opinion, have the nee
Se sary qualifications and whose pre-
GUS good conduct shall give asst
ance that they will
HONESTLY AND FAITHFULLY
his
discharge the duties of their resp
tive offices in such manner that tn
shall be no just cause OF complai
MS You are called to perform legislat
duties for more than two and a b
millions of people, occupying a
the ritory of more than $1,000 SOU
miles, with a salubrious climate,
try most every variety of soil, pr due
IAN all the grasses, grains, fruits and '
pan etables in great perfection that
be grown in any temperate CHM
len extensive forests of valuable timl
md the soil underlaid with mines of C
md iron, lead, zinc and copper, in '
abundance, and of superior qua
Of besides many other valuable mine
air. of great utility in the arts and n
,.ar ufactures. You have nearly 5,
miles Of completed railroads, Y
prospects of large additions Their
These and many other advants
which might be enumerated sh'