Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-01-14
THE INAUGURATION.
Mr.. jackson Takes the Oath Of Of
flee and Is Now Governor.
THE GOVERNORS ADDRESS.
Scenes at the State Capitol-It
Was q Large Day.

ANNAPOLIS, Mp. Jan. 11.-Annapolis
was crowded to-day to witness the inaugu-
ration of Elihu Emory jackson, Governor
| Of Maryland. At II o'clock the Senate
chamber was pretty well packed and the
smiling faces Of many Eastern Shoreman
wcrc visible among the throng.
President Peters was In his place
and beside him sat Chief Judge Alvery,
who was TO administer the oath Of office.
Promptly at 12 O'Clock Mr.. Jackson and
party entered, then followed the members
Of the House of Delegates healed ~
Speaker Upshur. Governor jackson was
escorted to President Peters chair, aud
Governor Lloyd and Speaker Upshur
stood on the platform TO his left. Amer
all was quiet Mr.. Jackson picked up his
manuscript and read his inaugural address.
II was rs follows:
Gentlemen If The senate and House If
Delegates-I ought, in Difference TO a proper
custom, to say few words upon this oc-
casion. have been called TO the office
Of Governor by the votes Of the people Of
this state. The Office was not created for
the honor or benefit Of the person elected
TO ill IL. II is public trust confided to
the incumbent which he ought 10 execute
under n solemn sense Of the responsible.
ty 1t imposes. accept the Office with that
feeling strongly impressed upon my heart,
and trust that may be enabled TO dis
charge It's duties In such manner that
will meet the approval OF my own con-
science and fulfill the proper expectations
ofthc people of this state. will aot In
this address recommend any specific meas.
urcs for your consideration. will per-
form this duty us occasion may arise.
am quite sure we all have common de-
sire TO make such changes in the laws
now in force relating To the elective fran
chise US will best secure fair elections, and
thus ascertain the true will of the people
Of Maryland. You will have my hearty
cooperation in all efforts having such OBJ
jects in view. shall not forget the pledges
made by those who honorcd me with their
choice, nor my own hearty adoption
Of the obligations which those pledges
impose upon uc. | will so exercise my
limited power of appointment under any
existing or amended laws relating to the
elective franchise rs to insure, so far as
in me lies, the faithful and intelligent cx-
! of. Nk;l.. I snrsls,
to give careful attention 10 the interest Of
all our people, feel il 10 l@ my duty TO
cnjoin especially upon you your obliga.
tions to continue in the good work Of nf-
fording adequate protection To the men,
women and children who are wage.carn-
crs These form, The great majority of
our people and ought To be always under
your protection and fostering care.
trust that, In the performance Of your
duties, you will, while making adequate
provisions for your actual needs, practice
strict economy.
You " i'll observe, am sure, the same
rule in all your appropriations of public
money. II is not expected by those who
have placed US in our respective positions
that we should withhold necdtul cxpcndi-
turc in the service of the state, or in the
support ofits proper institutions perform
ing duties, which. except for their exist
encc, would dcvolvc upon the state But
all such expenditures ought to be judi
cious and thoroughly considered. You
and are entrusted with the government
of n prosperous state. While we make
fitting acknowledgment to all who have
preceded us, cannot forget the large
share of credit due 10 the Governor whom
am about 10 succeed, and 10 the cxecu-
tive officer who has taken par, in his adj
ADMINISTRATION of public affairs. need not,
however, dwell longer upon particular
topics. The welfare Of the state is large.
~ in your hands. Political parties, and
men representing such parties, are nee
cssary means Of government under all
constitutions originating with The people.
4 party in control, ana those who have
been chosen by its members. must main
tain sway and influence by good govern.
ment. You have been chosen by your
respective cons. itucnccs TO represent them
In the present General Assembly. be.
licyc that your unsclilsh devotion to your
public duties will prove that their choice
was well meri,cd. For myself, can only
say that hope, with Gods assistance, TO
perform faithfully the duties which all the
people whom you collectively represent
have imposed upon me. | am now ready
Ia take the oath Of Office"
There was very pcrcepiiblc quivcr in
the Governors Voice rs he began his adj
dress, but any nervousness which might
have scizc,l him ut first he soun ovcrramc,
and ailcr reading awhile his voice became
clear, strong and bald. and hi, every word
could be distinctly heard throughout the
entire chamber. Quiet rcisncd during the
reading. and everyone. even the ladies,
listened altcnIiycly to what the Governor
had 10 say. Mrs. jackson aud Mrs Lloyd,
Miss Pearl and Miss Nellie Jackson ,daugh.
tiers of the Governor, and Miss Mollic an,l
Miss Kate Lloyd, sisters Of the retiring
Governor, and Mrs. Secretary Lccompie,
occupied seats To the left Of the Presidents
desk. having been escorted lhiihcr by Gen
cral Seth The ladies faces were wreath
cd in smiles heiiliing the occasion.
TAXING TnE oATm oP orrIcE.
At the conclusion of Governor Jack.
sons remarks he turned To Judge Alvey
and said in firm Voice Mr.. Chief Jus
lice, am ready to take the oath" This
having been administered him, he was
handed gold pen with which he sub.
scribed his name, signing Il ~. T.. Jack
son" with firm hand.
The ceremony was very short one,