New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-02
GOV. HILL INAUGURATED.
TAKING THE OATH OF OFFICE IL THE AS
SEMBLY CHAMBER
THE FLOOR AND GALLERIES THRoNGED-Cs<
MORE PLAYS "THE WHITE HOUSE HARcH'
AS THE GOVERNOR ENTERs-BIsHoP
DoANE ADMINISTERS THE OATH
THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS

[BY TELEGRAPH TO THg TRIDuSEj
Albany Jan l.-After an elaborate parfs
to-day Governor Hill was escorted 10 the Assembly
Chamber to be inaugurated again Govcrro-.
The Assembly Chamber Was already crowded W III
distinguished spectators. 1hrongs OF people fl' d
the galleries and floor spaces. There must hfvs
been $500 people present. among them hund.cis
of ladies' many Of them occupying the seats Of
the Assembymcn-a pleasant prophecy Of 10
Legislature of 1850. Gilmore's band had lcfs
the prcc cs>on and had taken possession of ols
of the mems galleries
When Governor Hill entered the Assenlb'7
Chamber from the Speakers room the band but
forth in triumphant march, " The White IIous.'
Governor Hill was escorted 10 the Speakers de x
by Mayor Mahar Of Albany. There followed
William Croswcll Doane, the Protestant Ep'cI-
ral Bishop of Albany: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Joa =,
Secretary of State Cook, Adjutant-Gcleral P),-
ter, Simon W. Roscndac, eX-Nlayor Banks, nj
the members OF the Inauguration Commit -.
The ceremonies AT once began MAYOR ..lr
announced that Bishop Doane wouH offer pray >.
The Bishop advanced, holding his prsyer-b ok
There was sinking of the head OF Govcrros
Hill and soon Bishop Doane was heard PR
ing that God would guide David Bennett !. |
in his coming administration
The oatl. OF office was next administered %
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Jones by Secretary OF Stas,
Cook.
1t was then announced that Governor Hill void
take the oath of office. The Governor upon =
vancing to take the oath, was noticed 10 be pa,r,
but to be ng-loolsing and the firm tone f
his voice in repeating the terms OF the oath showed
that he was perfectly self-possossed
The Governor, upon completing his taking ~
the oath, turned to the assemblagc with a rol %
ban1 nd inau II
address His voice was clear and resonant and
easily flied the Assembly Chamber. IL csa"os
be said that the address thrilled his hearers. Tic
was not a ripple of applause while it was b'i'g
delivered A good many Republicans present =
reverenty winl<ed at ono another when the Cow
crnOr said:
II were to offer am criticism upon the scfi0 3
generally Of public officials 1t would bc 10 suggest no
existence of undue tendency to court tempo -
popular favor at the expense Of conscientious cJa-
victons Of policy and duty.
This ended the ceremonies.
The Governors address in part is as follows:
Fellow citizens: Custom has long dictated the
auguration the State by some formal ar
appropriate ceremonies In Difference TO that custom
upon this interesting occasion 10 asure I'm yor
presence, the position which the people OF the s'ac
by their surrages have, the second time. asSie I
me- The which 1 have taken in your her
ing promises fidelity the Constitution Of the Un.p |
States and the Constitution Of the State OF NewYok-
my native state. These the only tests OF 70 =
from citizens assuming public position which are ie
qur.d under simple form of government
-Four years ago, upon first assuming the Goyernor-ho
I expressed hope that during connection with te
Government there might be accomplished some -
which would would generally be regarded bene
fetal % the people and OF service to the State How
well that hope realized IL Is not for but ;r
dsinterestcd and unpreudiced citizens to Judge. few
things have been done, and some changes wrought which
may possibly render the past four somewhat
spcuous and distinctive in the annals OF the state
The Falls OF Niagara-the greatest Of natural wonder
have the property OF the State and been nafe
free to all the world Additional public holidays have
been provided for the people.
The execution of criminals by hanging has been
abolished and a method OF execution less barbarous ani
more accordance with modern science has been sub
sttuted. system for the legal arbitration of labor
disputes has been established. The administration ot
criminal law has been facilitated by providing thas
appeals in capital may be taken directly from ts
trial court to the Court OF Appeals
Provision has been made for the preservation OF ih,
forests the State. system for the improvement sni
enlargement OF canals been successfully M 81
uted Child labor has been regulated and lestric;,
The principle home rule for cities has been eAe. IL
tied and vindicaed. Many valuable general laws ha''
been enacted and the volume Of special legislation L's
been materially lessentd
trust that during the term this day beginning may
reforms-permsnent valuable and substantial IN uer
be effected rejecting credit upon all who)
associated with them. and TO the enduring hof
OF the State. To assist in improving this great comio-
wealth and in building up its institutions, in shaping ils
laws and rendering them models for other communitle
in developing unriyaed system OF education. fsc.
tatng its magnificent charities. and By wise action asi
judicious methods administration contributing TO -
prosperity happiness and we'll being OF our citizens, :
an honorable field OF labor that should satisfy the hghet
human ambition.
Grateful as l am to the people OF the State who hsyc
twice honored me with their suIrages accept the co..
fngfiN "a
feelings OF Joy and sadnessoy the renewed eNpressc
public confidence extended and sadness because OF
realizing OF the enormous responsibilities again "i'
suuei AMI OF INCREASING and burdens Of ths
high office and undlsgulscd apprehension that NAY
be enabled meet the just expectations of the peop
L repeat to-day what had the honor OF saying thss
II this Office untrammclei by sines
promise inconsistent with the welfare o; the people
otter ambition except the faithful and eonsce-
cious discharge OF its duticsr and repeat the hg,
expressed "that when my official term, this day b..
gun shall ended and shall be permitted to ~
down it's burdens shall have done something 10 ncrt
the and approval OK the people OF the stac
Fellow citizens the exciting political campaign OF 1873
over with all its memories, is bitterness It's def's
victories. The various officials chosen by no
manifestation Of the popular Will your officials and -
country and State they vii. serve Is our common eou
and our beloved State. Upon this arspcous Occss i
resolve that active IaFtsansip be now - (
the exhibition OF widespread and lofty patrou -
Accepting the spirit OF expressive Language OF Pr
dent Lincoln: with malice toward none, with chary
Tor all with nrmncss in the right God gives Us TO
the right" let upon the discharge of our -
scti,e duties ard officials with the deieru-
ton TO protect tie honor uphold the dignity enlarge 60
fame further progress foster the Interests chez i
the integrity and advance the prosperity Of this gcss
L non of states.
Governor Hill gave dinner to his stan 40
seven o'clock this evening. The Senator'S AMI
Assemblymen are lea ,lng for their homes, tc
Visiting military and political bodies are mosty
gone and the hotels and streets are almo-s
deserted.