The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-01-14

There was a fiutter among the ladies as
the procession entered. Mr.. Laird. Of
Montgomery, and Senator Goldsborougb,
OF Caroline, the charmen OF the commit
tees appointed to escort Governors Lloyd
and jackson, entered, and following
close behind them came Governor Reject
Jackson and Governor Lloyd arm in arm.
Then followed the mem bers of the House
of Delegates, headed by Speaker Upshur,
Rad! rap! rap! sounded the ivory gave1
as it was brought down upon the hard
wood desk by President Peter, aud such
quiet reigned that the falling of pin
might have been easily heard.
Governor Jackson was escorted to
President Peters chair, and Governor
Lloyd and Speaker Upshur stood upon
the platform to his left.
GOVERNOR JACKsoN's ADDRESS.
The Governor, as he stood before the
assemblage, raised his eyes and glanced
over the entire chamber. Then he
quickly picsed up his manuscript which
was lying upon the desk i'll front of him
aud read his inaugural address, as iol
lows:
Gentlemen of the Senate and House of
Delegdtes-l ought, in Difference to "a
proper custom, to say few words upon
this occasion. | have been called to tho
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 it. 1t is a public
trust contided I'll. the Incumbent which
he ought to execute under solemn
sense of the responsibility it imposes. |
accept the office with that feeling strongly
impressed upon my heart, and | trust
that | may be enabled to discharge it's
duties in such manner that will meet
the approval OF my own conscience and
fulfil the proper expectations of the pao-
pie of this state. | will not in this add
dress recommend any specific meas ures
tor your consideration. | will perform
this duty as occasion may arise. | am
quite sure we all have common desire
10 make such changes in the laws now in
force relating to the elective franchise
as will best secure fair elections, and thus
ascertain the true will of the people OF
Maryland. You will have my hearty CO.
operation in all efforts having such OBJ
jects in view. | shall not forget the
pledges made by those who houored me
with their choice, nor my own hearty OBJ
| legations which those pledges impose
upon me. l will so exercise my limited
power of appointment under any existing
or amended laws relating to the elective
franchise as to insure, so far as in ME
lies, the faithful and intelligent execu-
ZION of such laws. While invite you to
give careful attention to the interest of
all our people, | feel it to be my duty to
enjOiu especially upon you your obliga-
lions to continue in the good work of af-
tording adequate protection to the men,
women ana children who are wage
earners. 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 will observe, am sure, the same
rule in all your appropriations of puzzle
money. 1t is not expected by those Who
have placed Us in orr respective positions
that We should withhold needful expen-
dthre in the service of the state, or in
the support of It's proper institutions, or
III VI Chhitiici0 tlStlbIhiouS peri H.
ing duties, which, except for their exis-
teDce, would devolve upon the sta to.
But all such expenditures ought to be iu-
diciousiy and thoroughly considered You
aud | are entrusted with the government
OF a prosperous stae. While we make
fitting acknow Judgement to all who have
preceded us, | cannot forget the large
share OF credit due TO the Governor
wi | q ,,nt tn Snaan16 ard No
executive officers who have taken part in
his administration of public affairs l
need not, however, dwell longer upon
particular topics. The welfare of the
state is largely in your hands. Political
parties, and men representing such par
ties, are necessary means Of government
under all constitutions originating with
the people. A party in contIol, and those
who have been chosen its me- m bers, must
maintain SWAY and infiueuce by good
government. You have been chosen by
your respective constituencies to repre-
sent them in the present. General Assem-
bly,. | believe that your unSeltsh devo-
top to your public duties will prove that
their choice was we'll melted. For N.Y.
self, | 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 to take the oath of
office"
There was very percentible culver in
the Governors voice as he began his adj
dress, but any nervousness which might
have seized him at first be soon overcame,
and after reading few sentences his
voice was clear, strong and Dold and his
every word could be distinctly heard
throughout the entire chamber. Quiet
rsigned during The reading, and everyone,
even the ladies', listened attentvely to
what the Governor bad TO say. Mrs.
jackson and Mrs. Lloyd, Miss Pearl and
Miss Nrllic Jackson, daughters of the
Governor, and Miss Moliie and Miss
Kate Lloyd. sisters Of the retiring Gov
ernor, and Mrs. Secretary Lecompte. oc
cupied seats To the left of the Presidents
de SIX, having been escorted thither by
General Seth. The ladies' faces were
wreathed in smiles betitting the occasion.
TAKING THE OATH OF OFFICE.
At the conclusion of Governor jack
sons remarks he turned to Judge Alvey |
and in a firm voice said: "Mr. Chief Jus
tce, am ready to take the oath" This |
having been administered him, be was |
scribed his name, signing it ''E. E. Jack |
SON. with a firm hand.
The ceremony was very short one, |
lasting scarcely more than five minutes. |
Chief Judge Alvey was the first to grasp |
the new Govern o:'s hand to offer con
gratulations, and he was followed by
Governor Lloyd President Peter, Speaker
Upshur, Treasurer Archer and numerous
others. The Governor then proceed to
the executive chamber, where he held an
infoI NAL reception.
Among those present in the Senate
during the ceremony were: Mrs Judge
Miller, Miss Sprigg Harwood, Mrs. J. w.
Randall, Mrs. Lecompte, Mrs Marchand,
Mrs johnson. OF Dorchester; Miss Clay
ton. of Wess River; Mrs. Webster, Mrs.
Cobb, Of Philadelphia; Thos. II. Gather,
Miss Gather. of Howard county: Mr.. and
Mrs. John Hubner, Miss Deilinor, of
Carroll; Judge Magruder and Mrs. Ma
gruder; John @, A. Robson, A. j. Carr
and President Shryver, of the Police
Board of Baltimore; John c. Legg. Mr..
and Mrs. Purnell aud great many other
d.