New-York tribune., 1899-01-18
VOORHEES, MADE GOVERNOR.
HE TAKES THE OATH AS JERSEYS
CHIEF EXECUTIVE.
AFTER RECEIVING THE GREAT SEAL OF
STATE HE EARNESTLY PLEDGES HIM.
SELF TO SERVE THE PEOPLE
WITH FIDELITY

Trenton, Jan. II (SpeciaD.-By a ceremony
that was at once simple and dignifed the will
Of the people Of New-Jersey. as expressed at the
polls November s. was carried out in Tren-
ton to-day when Foster NJ. Voorhees,, of Eliza
beth, took the oath Of office as Governor of the
State of New-J Jersey and received the Great Seal
Of State the symbol Of the office which he holds
by virtue of the suffrages Of his fellow citizens
What made the Inauguration of the youngest
Governor who has ever held Office in New-Jersey
deeply impressive was the unfeigned earnest
ness with which he rected the solemn words OF
the oath, which was administered with much
solemnity and dignity by Chief Justice W. j.
Magic in whose Office the new Governor re-
ceived his legal training more than a score OF
years ago. He seemed to take almost as deep
an interest in the central figure OF the ceremony
as Mr. Voorhees, venerable father. who sat in
one OF the boxes. and was deeply moved as his
son. In clear. unfaltering voice. bound himself
to the serious obligations OF his high office.
There profound silence as the words or
the oath were recited. the Chief Justice and the
Governor-elect holding an open Bible and the
engrossed copy Of the oath Of office. The silence
more perceptible as the new Governor
affixed his signature to the parchment and the
Chief Justice added his and then the stiffness
WIS broken by an outburst of handclapping and
cheers which was the token Of the enthusiasm
with which the people of New-Jersey welcomed
to the highest office within their gift the young
man who has we'll served them in every once
which has been intrusted to him, and OF the
high hopes with which they look forward 10 an
administration Of the Executive office by man
whom they have a right to expect to be faithful,
fearless and true.
In the same spirit Of earnestness which
marked his taking Of the oath. Governor Voor-
hees received from Acting Governor watkins
the Great Seal Of State, replied to the latter
cordial words of confidence, acknowledged the
greetings of the Senators and Assemblymen, ana
delivered his inaugural address. in which ne
showed that he was mindful OF his obiigations
10 devote himself to the common good or all the
citizens OF New-Jersey, and to everything whlch
will promote the honor, the happiness and the
common welfare Of the State. After discussing
a umber of topics OF moment to the state ne
said: Il desire this occasion to renew my
pledge TO serve unsehshly and without fear the
people Of our great Commonwealth. l shall 10
the utmost in my power and with earnest pur-
pose endeavor at all times to guard their inter
ests and promote their happiness. In my enorts
l b.speak the generous aid and support OF my
fellow citizens. and look for guidance and help
from the Supreme Ruler of all nations
The presence of venerable Ex-Governor
seemed to bring benedcton from the past
upon the Governor Of the present Forty-two
years ago william A. Newell walked through
the snow from Allentown to Trenton to take the
same oath of office which Mr.. voorhees, pro-
nounced in his presence to-day.
The uniforms Of the officers of the National
Guard and Naval Reserve spoke Of something
more than dress parade, in the light OF recent
history. The attendance OF these oficers upon
the Inauguration Of Governor voorhees, was
reminder Of the creditable part which New-Jer-
sey played In the Spanish-American war,
largely through the energy and diligence OF Mr.
voorhees, as Acting Governor
Thus auspciousy was begun the Governor
ship Of Foster NJ. Voorhees,.