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VOL. VIL-No. 13.
PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY, JANUAEY 15, 18C7.
DOUBLE SHEET THREE CENTS.
THIRD EDITION
IUAUGU RATIO U D&Y.
Induction of Gov, John AV. Geary
"Grand Procession at Harrisburg.
Gen. Geary's Inaugural Address
Li vely Sccuch at tlic State
Cnpltn.1.
c Now Government of
our Commonwealth.
Etc., Etc.. Etc., Etc., Etc.
I'KCIAL TtLKGRAPHIO CORRESPONDENCE OF TUB
BVIFINU HCLEGRAPH
IIabbibburg, January 16. This city was alive
at an earl; hour thin morning with the prepa.
rations for tbe inauguiation of our soldier
Governor at tbe State Capitol to-day. The city Is
fail of strangers, and wears the aspect that It
did when the celebration of the return of peuce
took place.
Oar Previous Governors.
1700 to 1739 Thomas Mifflin.
1800 to 1808 Thomas McKean.
1808 to 1817 Simon Snjaer.
1817 to 1820 William r'mdley.
1820 to 1823-JoBCOti Heister.
1823 to 1829 Joseph Hohulztf.
1829 to 1836 George Wolf.
1835 to 1838 Joseph Ritner.
1838 to 1844 David R. Porter.
1844 to 1848 F. R. Shuuk.
1848 to 1851 William F. Johnnou.
1861 to 1854 William Bieler.
1864 to 1857 James Polloek.
1K67 to I860 W. F. Packer.
1860 to 18C7 Andrew Gregg Curtin.
1867 to John W. Gear y.
OUR HEW STATS GOVERNMENT.
January 13, 1807.
GOVKRNNOR.
Majcr-Gencral John vv. Geary, of Cumberland
county.
PRIVATE SECRETARY.
Jobn Bobley Dunglison, ot Philadelphia.
SECRETARY OX STATE.
Colonel Francs Jordan, ot Bcdtord county.
ATTORNEY GENERAL.
General Bonjamin U. Brewster, ol Philadelphia.
ADJUTANT GENERAL.
Brevet Brigadier Geneial David It. McCrcary, of
Montgomery county.
AUDITOR GENERAL.
Mojor-Gcneral John F. Hartrann, of Bucks county.
PURVEYOR-GENERAL.
Colonel James H. Campbell, ot Lycoming county.
STATE TREASURER.
William H. Kimble, ot Philadelphia.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE.
Lewi W. Hall, of Krie.
SPEAKER OF Tn tt HOUSE.
Co!onel John P. U.ass, of Allegheny.
The Procession.
CHIEF MARSHAL.
Brigadier-General . C. Williams.
National Guird Regiment, ot Philadelphia, under
command of Brigadier-General Peter Lyle.
Grey Jirserve Battalion, of Philadelphia, Colonel
Charles M Provost.
Lancaster Zouave Battalion, of Columbia, Major
Adam Plohler.
Good- Wilt tire Company, ot Philadelphia, Gene
ra1 Gideon Clark, Director.
Vtgilant Fire Company, of York; one hundrod
men equipped.
tompany G, Republican Invincibles, Captain
McLean, of Philadelphia.
Tbe Oath of Office.
When the procession reached the Capitol,
Iaj r-General John W. Geary ascended the
stand, and Attorney-General William M. Mere
dim administered the oath of otlice, after which
the new Governor proceeded to deliver thu fol
lowing address:
Inaugural Address of Governor Johu W.
Ueary, Delivered January 13, ISO I.
Fellow-Citizens : Honored by the selection of tbe
sovereign people of my na ive Slate as their choice
lor Chief Magistrate ot tbe Commonwealth of Penn
sylvania, it is with minded feeliurs of humility and
gratitude that I have appeared In the pretence ol
jny fellow-countrymen, and before the Searcher of
all Hearts, to take the solemn obligation prescribed
as a qualification lor that exalted station, "to sup
port the Constitution ot the United States and the
Constitution ot Pennsylvania, and t perform my
flioial duties with fldollty."
Profoundly sensible ol everything that is Implied
by this manifestation of the p oplo's confidnce,aud
mote deeply Impressed with the vast importance
and responsibilities of the otlice. than elevated by Its
at eunant honors, let it be our nrst grateful duty to
return fervent thanksgivings lo Almighty God lor
Bis constant p ovidence and unnumbered blessings
tous as a p ople, ano especially mine to implore IUb
id and counsel in tbe dhcture ot civil trusts, who
lia beer mv shield and buckler amidst scenes ol
pern and death.
In addressing you on this occasion, in accordance
with a custom originating with the Republican
fathers. 1 propose brieflv to express my opinions on
buco quest inns as concern our common constituency,
and relate to our common responsibilities.
Like countries ot tbe Old World, our nation has
bad itn internal commotions. From the last ot
tliee we have scarcely yet emerged, and during
whioh "War's desoation" passed over our land
leaving its blighting influence!) piinoipally upon
those infortunate States whose people rebelled
against the Government, and notwithstanding the
agonising saciifioes ot a meat civil war, toe States
that maintained the Government and determined
that the Union should be preserved, have constantly
advanced in honor, wealth, population, and general
piospeiity.
This is the first time that a change has occurred
in the Executive Deoartmeht of torn state since the
commencement ol the war ot the Rebellion ; a briet
reference, there ore. to that conflict, and to its
roan 1 1 a man Tint he lUf DDTODI late.
Wb h.vn i im consolation of knowing that the con
test between the North and the South was not, on
ftiia art nnA IflF tm hitinn. tor military renown, for
territorial acquisition, nor was it tor a violation of
auv ot the niibts ot the isoutn. out it was ior uie
preseivalion of our own rights and privileges as
mn. uh i4r fiiA mitintanarce ol iustioe. liberty, and
the Union The object or the South was avowedly
the diMniution nt th Union and the establishment
oi a contederacv based upon "the corner stone of
human slaveiv." To have submitted to this ou ear
part, and to have Bhruuk from a manly resistance
under such circumstances, woud have been deeply
ana lastingly degrading, and would nave oe
stioved the valu of the nricelees learacy be
queatbed to us by our lathers, and which
we are obligated to transmit unimpaired to
future generations, rha nairlotio and Union
loving people felt that the alternative was that of life
ordeaitito the Union) and under tbe auspicious
guidaice ol A bra1' am IJoooln, that virtuous and
patriotic Chief Magistrate, with tbe blessing of Him
wno enrol me di.-tlnlxs uf nilinna airnr oiun
action and arbitrary violence on the part ol tbe
eouib. the anneal to amis was made. We had a
1 ist cause, aad our aitizena annrovina- It with a
degree of iinauimuy hsrettoloja unknown in this or
any other eonntiy, 'eft their various employments,
tbe r hemes and all that ass dear to them and has
tened with enthusiasm to the scenes where duty and
oanser called, and as the sorest pledge of their on
eweiving love and fidelity to the Union, they
unhesitatingly offered their lives tor Its pre
servation. Nor was any other tribute with
held In providing the means necessary for
ibe tneport of our Ice's and armies Nearly
two millions ot soldiers entered the Held from time
to time on d fferent term of enlistment, the citi
zens generally ex Mb ted the highest degree of
airio ism in the prompt payment of taxes, in their
liberal contributions in the shape of loans to tbe
Government; and the world was astonished by the
amount expended in their benevolent car. for the
siok and wounded, through the agenoles of the
Sanitary and Christian Commissions and other
cliaiitable associations. More than six hundred
sanguinary tattles and skirmishes were fonht, in
whxb nearly three hundred thousand of our heroic
defenders laid down their lives In their dovolion to
the nation "lor Cod and Liberty."
t In every phase ol this terrible conflict, ronnsyl
vania bore an honorable and conspicuous part.
She contributed three hundred and sixty-six thou
sand three hundred and tsrenty-tiz vo'unteer sol
diers to the rescue of tho nation; and nearly every
battle-Held hasbien moistened with the blood and
Wbitentd with the bones el her heroes, lo them we
owe our viotoiies-uosurpa'sod in brilliancy and in
the importance of their consequences. To the dead
tbe thrice-honored dead we are deeply indebted,
lor without their services it is possible our cause
might not have been suoce'sful.
It l. notuial and eminently proper that we, as a
people, should leel a deep and lasting interest in
the present and lu ure wellare of the soldiers who
bave bonu so distirguished a part in tbe great con
test which has resulted in the maintenance of the
liie, honor, and prosperity ol the nation, i'he high
claims of toe private soldiers upon the country aro
universally acknowledged, and the generous senti
ment prevails that the amplest care should be taken
bv toe Government to e mpensate them, equally
and generously, with bounties and pensions, for
their services and sacrifices.
I desire that it may be distinctly understood that
1 do not speak of myself, in connection witn tins
subject; but 1 am happy to avail myself of this
opi ortunity to rpeaa: kind words of 1'onnsylvania'a
gallant private soldiers, and the noble olhcers wno
commanded them
The generosity ot the people of Pennsylvania to
tbe Union soldiers lias been imitated, but not
equalled by other States. There is something pecu
liar in tbe loyaltv ot Pennsylvania. She seemed to
leel Irom the first as if upon her devolved the set
ting ot a superior example. The tact that she car
ried npon ber standard the brightest jewol of tbe
repnb lo. tbat in her bosom was conceived, and from
her commercial capital was issued the Declaration
oi independence, gave to her contribution-, iu men,
money, and her unparal'eled charitable organiza
tion", ail tbe dignity and force ot a model tor others
to copy. The Rebel toe seemed to leel thtt it ho
could strike a fatal-blow at Pennsylvania, he wou d
recover all his looses, ani establish a resistless pros
tipe in the old world But thanks to Divine Provi
dence, and to the enduring braveiv ot our cl izen
soldiers, the invasion ot our be'oved State sealed
her more closely to the cause ot freedom.
The result oi the battlo of Gettysburg b'oko the
power of tbe Rene lion and although the final issue
wa delayed, It was inevitab e Irom the date of that
great event, That battle rescued all the othor tree
States; and when the nrchol victory was completed
by Sbci man's sucoesstul advance from the sea, so
that the two conquerors could shake hands over the
two fields that closed the war, the soldiers of Penn
sylvania were equal sharers in tho glorious consum
mation. No people in the world's history have evor been
saved irom so incalculable a ca'araity, and no people
have ever had such cause lor gratitude towards
their defenders.
And here I cannot refrain from an expression ot
regret tbat the General Government has not taken
any steps to inflict the proper penalties ot the Con
stitution and laws upon tbe leaders of those who
rudely and ferociously Invaded tbe ever sacred soil
ol our State.
It is certainly a morbid c'eiumcy and a censu
rable lorbearanoe which fall to punish the greatest
crimes ' known to the laws of civilized nations ;"
and may not the hope be reasonably indulged that
the Federal authorities will cease to extend unme
rited mercy to those who inaugurated the Rebnl
licn and controlled tho movements ot its armies? If
this be done, treason will be "rene'ered odious."
and It will he distinctly proclaimed, on the page- of
our future history, that no attempt can be made
with impunity to destroy our republican form of
government.
SOLDIERS' ORPHANS.
And while we woud remember 'the soldier who
has borno the batt e " we must not forget "his
widow and bis orphan children." Among our roost
solemn obligations is the maintenance of the indi
gent viidows, and the support and education ot the
orphan children, of those noole men who tell in
defense ol tho Union, lo allirm that we owe a d bt
oi gratitude to those who have been rendered home
less and tatherless by their parents' patriotic devo
tion to the country, is a truth to which all mankind
will yield a ready assent; and though we cannot call
the dead to lile, it is a privilege, as woll as duty, to
take the orphan by the hand, and be to him a pro
tector and a lather.
Legislative appropriations bave honored the liv
ing soldier and entombed the dead. The people, at
the ballot-box, have sought out the meritorious
veterans, and the noble spectacle is now presented
of the jouthful Burvlvors of those who fell lor their
country, cherished and educated at the publio
expense. Kven if I were differently constituted, my
tilicial duties would constrain me vigilantly to
e-uard this saced trust. But bavin? served in
the same cause, and been honored by the highest
uiarka of pu'ilio iavor, I pledge myself to bear in
mu d the injunctions and wishes ot the people, and
ii osible to increae the efficiency and multiply
tbe benefits oi the schools and institutions, already
so cn diiubly rs'abnslied, for the benefit of tho
orphans of our martyred heroes,
FREEDOM AND SLAVERY,
The infatuation of treason, the downfall ol slavery,
the vindication ot freedom, and the complete tri
umph oi the Government ot the people, are all so
many proofs ot the "Divinity that has shaped our
ends," and so niac; promises of a future crowned
with success, If we are only true to our mission. Six
ears ago the spectaeie oi lour millions oi staves,
ncreasmg steadily both their own numbers and the l
mat rial and political power ot their musters, pre- i
sented a probltm so appalling, that statesmen con
templated it with undisguised alarm, and the
moralist with shame. To day thee lour miflons,
no longer slaves, but freemen, having iutermediately !
proved their humanity towards tneir oppressors,
their fidelity to society, and their lova ty to the !
Government, are peaceiuuy moorporaiea into mo
body pohtio, and are rapidly preparing to assume i
their rights as citizen of the United States. Not.
withstanding this unparalleled ohange was only
e fleeted alter an awlul expenditure of blood and i
treasnre, its consummation may well be cited as tne !
Bublimest prooi of the fitness of the American people j
to administer the Government according to the i
pudges ol the Dec'aiatlou ol inuepeuaence
We have but to estimate where human slavery
would have carried our country, In the course oi
another generation, to realize the force ot this com
manding truth. And as we oweu upon tne Gangers
we have escapes, we may ine oetier unaerstaua
what Jefferson meant when, in the comparative m
lancy of human slavery, he exolaimed, "I tterable
lor my country when I reflect that Gon is Just!"
A i inpie glance at wnat muBt nave Deen our law
had slavery been permitted to increase will be suf
ficient, in isw tne eiave population amount -a, in
exact numbers, to three millions nine bundled aud
lilt v. three thousand seven hundred and sixtv.
Taking the increase, 28'89 per cent., from I860 to
i860 as ine oasis o caicu anon tor every ten years,
in 1100 they would have numbered at least upward
of nine million What Christian 'tatesman, as he
tiittuks God tor the triumph of thu Union arms, does
put shudder at tbe terrible prospect pre ented by
thPfe startling figures?
Hut while there is cause for constant so'icttude in
the natural irritations produced dv such a conflict,
he is Put a vloomv proptiet who does not anticipate
that tbe agenoles which accomplished these tremen
dous results will sucoesslully cope with aud put
down ail who attempt to govern tbe natiou in tins
interests of deflated ambition and vanquished
The people of the conquering North and West
bave comparatively little to do but to comnlete ihe
go 'd work. They command tlte position. The eour
ago or the soldier and tbe sagacity ol the statesman,
working harmoniously, have now sealed and con
firmed the victory, and nothing more is required
but a faithful adberenoe to the doctrines which have
achieved such marvellous rcsu'ts.
EDUCATION OF THE PEOPLE.
The overthrovr of the Rebellion has changed the
wbole system of Southern society, and proportion
ately afl'uoted other iuterestt and sections. De
manding tbe enlightenment of millions, long be
nighted, it lorces npon the North and West the con
sideration of a more perfect aud pervading educa
tional policy.
Much as we have boasted, and bave reason to
beast of cur common schools, we cannot deoy,
when we compare tbem with those of New England,
and eontrast them with the preparations for the
education ot the Southern puopie ol an classes that
we have mush to overcome, if we wonld equal the
one or stimulate the other The recent convention
oi County (school Superintendents oi Pennsylvania
exhibits some startling facts, which de-erve the
attention of the people and their lepre-entatives.
etit is not by lens ation alone tbat any people
can be brought to understand their relations to each
other as eitizens. Their best instructors are them
selves. However liberal tbe appropriations may be, If
these are not s conded by that commendable spirit
which impels the parent to impress upon the child
the necessity ot a sonnd moral and intellectual
training, your representatives are generous in vain.
F.veryihlng depends nuon the people; hence the
great complaint, preferred by tbe convention of
teachers, of shortness ol terms in some districts, of
the small attendance of enrolled scholar, of the
employment ot unqualified Instructors, and of the
want ot proper school-house, results unquestion
ably not so much Irom the indifference of tbe State,
afroro the negligence of those who are invited to
share and to enjoy tbe blessing of a cheap and ad
mirable system ot popn'ar eduoation. It my fellow
citizens will only recollect the difference between
the opportunities of the present generation and
those ot their la' her, and how much is to be gainod
by a cultivation of modern facilities, they will
reuuire little exhortation to tho discharge of duties
which relate almost exclusively to thomsolvesand to
those nearest and dearest to them. .
Tbe importance of common schools, In a republi
can government, can never bo fully estimated. To
educate the people is the highest public duty. To
permit them te remain ir ignorance Is inexcusable.
Kverything, therclore, a iould be encou-aced that
tends to luild up. strengthen, and elevate our State
on the sure foundation of tne education ot the
people Every interest and industrial pursuit will
be aided and promoted by its operations; every man
who is educated Is Improved in usefulness in pro
portion as he is ski'led in iubor or intelligent in tho
prolessions, and is in every respect more valuable to
society. Education seems to be essential to lovalty,
fornoSttte in the full enjoyment ot tree schools
ever rebelled against the Government.
Pennsylvania should be tho vanguard in the great
mission of ducation. She should remember that, a
she ha been the mother of Mutes, she hotild also
be the teacher of States. "The great problem of
civilization i how to bring the bigher intelligence
ol tbe community and its better moral feelings to
bear npon the masses of the people, so that the
lowest grade f in'elligence and morals shall alwavs
be approaching the higher, and the higher still
rising. A cluircii purified ot superstition solves part
ot this problen, and a good school system docs the
rest."
TH STATE MILITARY.
Nothing, after the education of the people, con
trli ults more to the security of a Mute than a
thorough military system The fathers of t'ie re
public acting upon the instinct ot preparing for
war in time ot peace, embodied this knowledge
among the primary obligations of the citizen. Vet
the Rebellion lound us aimost wholly unprepared.
Our confidence in our institutions was so firm
that the idea of an attack upon tbem from anv
quarter, much less irom those who had been the
' s oiled children" of the Government, was never
believed possible, however threatened, the first
clash ot arms found us equally undeceived aud
unorganized, and we very soon experienced that tbe
contrivers of the great slave conspiracy had not
only strengthened themselves bv the stolen ships,
arms, and lortihcatlons ot the Government, but had
b en lor years dciiantdly Instructing their youth in
the science ot arms; and when the bloody tempest
opened upon us ihey were ready lo spring at the
heart ol the republic wbiie the citizens, in whose
bands tbe Government was lelt, were compel cd to
pioiect themssives and their country as best they
could.
When we reflect upon the terrible sacrifices we
endured 10 maintain our liberties, and anticipate
that glorious period oi our country when the whole
continent will be dedicated to human freedom, and
v hen tne despotisms of the earth will construe our
example into a standing threat against their tyranny,
we cannot disregard the consideration of this im
portant subject.
As before remarked, I'ennsy'vania contributed
over three hundred thousand troops to die national
cause. Deonctiug the loss of nearly tuirtv thousand
by wounds and ditease incurred in the field, what an
immense army has been left to circulate among and
to educate the mass ot our population! Properly
comprehending this thought, we have at once tho
secret oi our past success, our pre-eut gaiety, and
our luture power. It would be easy to cieate an
emulation in tbe sci' nee ot arms among the youth
ot the Stato, by proper organization, and to dissemi
nate, in all our schools, that lovalty to the wbolo
ceuntry without which there can be no permanent
saietv lor out liberty.
In their late report, tho Visitors to the West Point
Military Academy laid a significant stress upon tho
necessity ol such preceptors, in the lnture, as would
teach l he students of that institution their first and
unavoidable obligations to the principles uoon
which the Government itself reposes. T he neglect
of this kind ot instruction was ieit in almost every
movement during the recent conflict; and it is not
going too fur to sav that many who disregarded
their oaths, and who drew their swords agaiust the
Government that had educated and nourished them,
found a meretricious consolation in the tact that
they were permitted to cherish an allegiance to the
State in which tlev were born, which conflicted
with and destroyed that love of country whioh
should be made supreme, and above all other poli
tical obligations.
11 in our past and recent experience there has
been exhibited the valuable and splendied achieve
ments of our volunteers in tbe national deteuse
there has also been shewn tho necessity ior military
the rules ot discipline so essentially necessary in
their prompt and eft" ctual employment. In order.
theielorc, to make our military system effective, we i
should have particular regard for the lesson, that
to prevent or repel danger, our State should alwavs I
bave a well-disciplined force, prepared to act with j
promptnessand vigor on any emerge no v; nor should !
we lorget that it is impossible to teli how soon I
our warlike energies may again be required in the I
field. ;
HOME BESOUBCES AND HOME LABOR.
In nothing have our trials during tho war, and j
the lesultma triumph ito our arms, been so lull ot
compensation, as lu the establishment of the proud
luet that we are not only able to defend ourselves
against asault, but, what is equally Important, to
depend upon ana live upon our own resources. At
the time ibe Rebellion wus precipitated upon us
the w hole business and trade ot the nation was
PRialvzed. Corn in the West was used lor tuel,
at d the producer was compelled to lose not only
theintertst upon his capital, but the very capital
Le had invested. Labor was in excess, and men
were everywhere searching lor employment. Mills
and luinaces were abandoned. Domestio tutor-tonr-e
was so tnllli g that the stocks of a number of
the most important railroads ia the country le i to,
aid long remained at, an average price ot less thau
hi it per cent.
But the moment danger to the Union became
imminent, and the neces-ity ot self-reliance was
plainly preentd as the only means ot securing
jirotec'ion, and tbe gradual dispersion of our mer
ot autile marine by the apprehension of the armed
vessels of the Rebels, the American people began
to practise upou tho maxims ot self-defense and
self dependence. From having been, if notabso
luiely impoverished and almo.t without remunera
tive enterprise, depressod ty unemployed labor and
into capital, all their great material agencies were
brought into motion with a promptitude, and kept
iu operation with a rapidity and regularity, which
ie ieved them from want, their country from dan
ger, and excited the amazement of civilizedna'ions.
Protection to the manufactures ot the country,
wi.en rijrhtiy viewed, Is merely the defense ol labor
aztinst competition Irom abroad. The wages of
lu or in the United Slates la hleher than those in
i,v other country, consi qiently our laborers are
ibe more elevated. Labor is the iouudatlon of both
lMlivioual and oational wenlta; and those nations
Unit bave best piotected It irom foreign competition
lmve boen the most prosperous. It is oloarlv, there
ine the interest of the nation to foster and proteot
domestic mdustry, bv relieving Irom internal taxa
tion every sort of labor, and imposing such heavy
dut'e upon all importations ot foreign mauufaetured
smelt s as to prevent tbe possibility of competition
trom abroad.
Not only should Individual enterprise and indus
try be thus encouraged, but ail public works, a
lu eral and proper y restricted general railroad sys
tem, and internal Improvements of every kind.
receive the toBteriug caie aud most liberal aid ef the
Government. Weaienchin everything neocsary
to meet our wants and render us Independent of
every other country, and we have only to avail our
selves of our own resources and capabilities to pro
gress continually onward to a degree of greatness
never yet attained by any nation. Our agricultural,
mineral, and manufacturing resourcoa are une
qualled, and it should tie our constant study to
devise and prosecute mean tending to their highest
development.
V by, then, should not the wisdom of Government
make aval able the teachings of experience, and a'
once legislate lor the manilest good ofthepooplef
Wuv pi i nut our mauaiactures to beg tbat they may
live?
The Government of Great Britain has, by her pro
tective system, "pi ed outy upon duty," for more
than one hundred and fifty years, and henoe uoon
protection is founded her maunlactunng supremacy.
Tot ber emissaries come to this country, and tor
sinister purposes extol "free . trade," speak seotT
li.gly of "protection," and endeavor to persuade
our wtop o to believe and adopt the absurd theory,
that "laiifls binder the development of industry
and the growth ot wealth."
I he great Republican party, in the Convention
which nominated Abraham Lincoln, in Chicago, in
IRtiO as ii prepLrlng lor the very war which moat of
our statesmen were at that period anxious to post
pone, adopted a resolution "which," to nse the lan
guage ot an eminent PenasTlvauian, "declared that
the produce of the farm should no longer be com
pelled to remain init and losing interest while
waiting dernanu in Distant markets; that the capital
which da. ly took the torm ot labor power slouid
no longer be allowed to go to waste; that the tuel
which underlies our soil shou'd no longer there
remain to be a mere support lor foreign rails; tbat
the powet which lay then petrlflod in the lorm ot
coal should everywhere be brought to aid tbe human
a m; tbat onrvast deposits ot Iron oie should be
made to take the torm oi engines and other ma
chinery, to be used as substitute for mere mu-cular
loice; and that all our wondenul resources, mate,
rial and moral, must and should be at once de
veloped "Such was the intent and meanlngof the brief reso
lution then and there adopted, to be at tbe earliest
practicable moment ratified by Congress, as proved
to be the case when the Morrill tariff, on the inem
rahlo 2d ot March, 1W, was made tho law ot the
land. To that law, aided as It was by the admirable
action of the Trea-ury in supplying machinery of
cucnlat on, we stand now indebtod for the tact that
ve bave, m the short space of nve vears, produoed
more food, built more bouses and mills, openod
more mines, constructed more road, than ever
betoro, and so greatly added to the weal h of the
country that the property of tbe loval States would
this day exchange lor tvtlce the quantity ot gold
that could five vears since hare been obtained for
ail tbe real and personal property, Southern chat
tels excepted, of the whole of the States and Terri
tories of which the Union stands composed "
It the principle of protection proved to be such a
talisman in the time of war, shall we rcieot it in
time ol peace? It an answer wore needod to this
question, relercnce could be had to the repeated
concessions to this principle bv 'he recent free
traders of the South. Scarcely one o: the ambi
tious men who led thoir unfortunate people into
rebellion but now freely admits that i ( the South
had manufactured their own fabrics, on their own
I lantations, and cultivated skilled labor in their
great citios, tney would have been ab e to prolong
Uielr conflict with the Government; and now to
enjoy substantial, instead of artificial prosperity,
they must invoke tbe verv agencies they had so
long and so fatal'y disregarded. Words nee I not
be multiplied npon this important theme either to
make my own position stronger, or to impress
upon the people tbe value ot adhering to a system
which has proved Itsc f worthy of our continued
Biitiport, and ol tho imitat'on of IU former op
ponents. FINANCES.
The exhibit of the financos ol the Commonwealth,
as presented in tho late annual message of my pro
dec. ssor, and the report ot the Mate 1 reasurer, is
o-rtainly very gratif) ing; ana tho flattering pros
pect of the speedy extinguishment ot the debt
which has been hanging lor so many years li'te a
dark cloud over tho pro-pectsof our State, combined
with the hope that a reasonab'e reduction wil be
made in our habitual annual expenditures, will cheer
tbe people onward in the pathway of dot.
Among tbe most delicate and important obliga
tions required of thoso in official positions, is a strict
aud laitbtul management ot the public revenues and
expenditures of the Common wea th. Taxation
should be applied whore its burdens mav be least
le t, and where it is most just that it should be
borne. Every icsource should be carefully hus
banded, and the strictest economy practised, so that
the credit of the State shall be maintained on a firm
aud enouiing basis, and the acbi suroly and tfead.ly
diminished, until i s final extinguishment. Unne
cessary delay In this would, in my opinion, be in
compatible with our true iuterests.
Thutthe e expectations are capable of speedy and
certain consummation has already been demon
strated. The public Improvements, tbe cause of our
heavy debt, which seemod to be an Incubus uoon
the prosperity of tbe Stato, so long as the were
managed bv ber agents, have been sold; tho lax on
reul estate has been abolished, and considerable
reductions U wo v lready been made on the State
debt.
This important branch of the administration shall
receive my constant and zialous attention.
EXECUTION OE THE LAWS,
The geucral and es-entlal pnncip es ol law and
liberty declared in tho Constitution of Pennsyl
vania shall be watchfully guaided. It will be my
highest ambition to admmster the government in
tho true spirit of that instrument. Care shall be
token "that the laws be faithfully executed." and
th decisions of the courts respected and enforced,
il wi bin their authorized jurisdiction. Influenced
on y bv considt iations lor tbe public we If am, it is
n.v imperative duty to see that justice be ltnpar
tin lv administered. That mercilul provision, the
pi.rdontng poicer, conferred upon the Executive
oouttless ior correcting only tbe errors ot criminal
iurisorudence, and securing justice, shall not be
perverted to the indiscriminate protection ot thoe
wi o may be ju: tly sentenoed to bear penalties for
intractions oi the laws made for tbe security and
im tection of society. Those "crueilj" or' exoes-
lively" tunistied. or erreueousl conviot;d, are
sncli shou'd ex Beet its exercise in tueir behaf.
U benevi r the people deem it expe.lient or neoes
surv, trom actual experience, to alter the laws, or
to amend tbe Constitution, it is their undoubted
right to do so, according to the mode prescribed
within itse'l. I here repeat, what I have said else
where, that "so long as the people feel that the
power to alter or change the character of the Gov
ernment abides in them, so long will they bo im
pressed with a sense of security and of dignity
w hich must ever soring Irom the consciousness that
they bold within their own hands a remeny tor
every political evil, a corrective lor every govern
mental abuse and usurpation."
THB NATIONAL SITUATION.
We are confessedly in a transition stale. It is
uiai reilous how prejudice has perished in the fur
cuce of war, and bow, from the very ashe of old
bat reds ar.d old parties, the truth rises purified and
triumphant, ibe contest between the Executive and
a ( ongross twice elected by substantially the same
surf' ages a contest so anomalous in our experience
a- not to uave vvou auucipaieu oy tne iramors oi the
TSutional Constitution has only served to develop
the remarkable ooergies of our peop e, aud to
strengthen tbem for luture conflicts. That contest is
virtually decided.
the victorious forces, pbvsical and moral, of the
( g.riotio millions, are simply pausing bofore thev
pirtect tbe work ot reconstruction. Twenty-six
Mates bave not only been saved from the oonflairra
tiiu ot war, but have been crystallized in the saving.
I In- unrestored ten, still disaffected and still doli
ant. seem to be Providentially delaviug their return
to tbe Union, so tbat when thev re-enter uoon its
obligations and its b essings they will be tho better
able tolulfilthe one aud enioy the other. Their
condition is a learlul warnlug to men and nations,
gin. especially to ourselves.
Until slavery tell we did not fully understand the
a ue ol republican in tllutious Accustomed to
tolerate, aud in many cases to deieud slavery, we
Jmi not feel that its close proximity, so tar trom
aistiug, was gradually des roving oar liberties;
and it was only when itbellion tore away t ie mask
tnat we saw the hideous leaturee of the monster that
iva eating out the vitals ot tbe repubfo.
It we are now astonished and shock d at the ex
hibition of cruelty ana ingratitude among those who
h'lVinK inaugurated and prosecuted a causeless war
ajuinst a geucre us Government, and baying been
pe niitied to escape the punMimeut they doserve,
are once more arrogantly clamoring to assume con
trol ot the destinies of this great na'ion, how much
greater cause would we have had for aumrlss had
g averv boen permitted to increase and multiply?
Boast as we mar of our material and our moral
victories, yet is it not true tbat there Is no sucn thing
as a republican government in the ton State i that
bean and carried on tbe war? There Is not. to-dav.
a despotic State in Europe where the rights or the
individual man are so detiautly trampled under fost
aa in the sections which were supposed to have been
brought into lull submission to the Government of
the United States. But the disease has suggested lu
providential cure.
Tbe abhorrent doctrine that defeated treason
shall not only be magnanimously pardoned, but
Introduced to yet stronger privileges because of its
guilty failure, seems to have been insisted npon, as
it to strengthen the better and th contrasting sloe
trine that a naiioi', baviuf conquered it freedom,
is Its own best guardian, and that those who were
di tested in honorable batt'e snonid be oonstrainod ,
to submit to all the terms of the oo vqnoror -
The vio a to is ol the most solemn oh iatlons the
perpetrators of tbe most atrocious crimes m the
ant ais of time, the murderers ot our heroic soldiers
on fields ot battle, and in loathsome dunreons and
barbaroos prisons, they must not, inattnot leappesr
in the council chambers ot the natioo, to aid in its
leg station orcontiol Its cost nio unless ttsha l be
on conditioi s wnlrh wi 1 preserve our Institutions
irom their baeml purposes and Influence, and
secure republican forms ot government, in their
puiity and vigor in every sect on oi the country.
That they are inoisposed to accept such condi
tions is manilost from their recent and even arro
gant rejection of the proposed amendments of the
national Constitution amenomnts wh eh are
believed, by many true and patriotic citizens ana
statesmen, to be too mild and generous.
1 hev have, however, been fully considered by the
people during the late eieo ious, and approved by
majorities so large a to give thera a sanction whioh
it wonld I e improper to either over ok or disre
gard. And ceilainly, In view of this fact, none of
tbe late Uebol States should tie admitted to their
former ' practical relations" to the geaeial Govern
ment while they continue to oppose these amend
ment. To the Congress of the United States the heartfelt
smpathle and overwhelming nutfragea ol the
people bave been given. They have learlesa y pro
claimed theirunequivocal veruT .i ' Weildone,good
and laithloi servants!" Upon tbe d. liberations and
actions of Congress our present interests and luture
wel are al dep nd. In its firmness and counge tbe
whole experiment of genuine republicanism is in
disco nhly involved. Tbat this firmness and eourage
will be fully exhibited by its controlling majorities
in tbe origination and adoption of measures of wis
dom and discetlon, even more raaloal and deci
sive, il necessary, than thoso of the past, I enter
tain no doubt, such measures will meet with mv
cordial approval. And I may woll add, that whi'e
l ennsylvania will confide in a loya' Congress. lu
will not hesitate to sustain it with her entire influ
ence and power.
Tbat in ihe administration of the Government I
mav err, is only what shou'd be exnectol trom the
infirmities ol the human mind: but as 1 enter upon
tho discharge of my respoi sible duties with a firm
nsolutiou to act with honesty and impartiality, 1
trust my errors will be regarded with charity, and
treated with the gentleness of magnanimous for
giveness.
And I earnestly hope that my Intercourse viti my
fellow-citizens of the senate; and House of Repre
sentatives wnl be so frank and cordial that our daties
to a common constituency will be pleasantly and
faithfully oitoharped. Different brandies otthe Gov
ernment, with distinctive duties, we are, neverthe
less, parts of one organized and well-regulated
sjstem, and as we co-opera' e or disagree, the inte
rests of the State will probably be promoted or
retarded. Elected by the people, desirous to pro
mote the welfare of every cit zen, more partv d ffjr
et c s should not bo allowed to iuterlore with the
maintenance of a generous, a true, and comprehon-b.vi-
publio policy.
It was the il ustrlnus Washington, equally dis
tinguished as a warrior and a s at sman, who rave
utterance to tbe declaration, "tha the propitious
smiles ot Heaven cannot po ex tec ted on a nation
l lint disregards the eternal rules ot order and r got ;"
and Jefferson who asserted ibat "whatever Is
morally wrong cannot be po lticallv right " These
utterances express my deepest conviotions of tbe
rules and pnnoip'es which should permeate and
control all goverumtnts Let us, fellow-citizens,
adhere to them, be governed by thorn, and our
eflerts wi,l be bappi'v united In surrounding the in
stitutions ol our State, as well as those ot our nation,
w th a rampart ot truth tbat will repel the madness
of ambition, tbe sohemes of usurpation, and suc
cessfully resist the changes and agitations qf all
coming time.
The Scenes Tills Morning,
SPECIAL DESPATCH TO EV BRING TELEGRAPH
Harrisburg, January 15. About four o'olock
snow commenced to tail, and still continues; but
this appears to be no impediment to the enjoyment
of the people. Tbe streets are filled with "Boys in
Blue," "Grey Reseives," "invincibles," and other
military organizations from a distance. Prepara
tions for forming the line of piocess'on, whioh move!
at 11 o'clock, are being actively made. Squads ol
mon and bands of music are moving; through the
streets continually.
The Procession.
'1 he procession, when ready to move, was made
up iu tbe following order:
Detachment of Police.
Chief Marshal, Geueral . C. Williams, and Mounted
Aids.
FIRST DIVISION.
Under tbe Marsbalshlp of Major . Meconkey,
General Peter Lyle commanding the
Military Division.
United States Barracks Band.
Squadron 3d United States Cavalry.
National Guards of Philadelphia, General Peter
Lyle, one hundred strong, and bearing
their tattered batt e-flag.
Grey Reserves ol Phl'adelphia. Colonel C. M. Pre
vost, three hundred tttong.
Columbia Zouaves.
SECOND DIVISION.
Under the Marsbalshlp of Major T. D Groeneawalt.
The Governor, and Governor eloct.
Committees ot the Legislature, and Heads of Depart
ments, with Guard ol Honor.
THIRD DIVISION.
Under the Marshalship of General J. G. Owsn.
Boys in Bine, Invlnciblos, and Union Leajrue.
FOURTH DIVISION.
Under the Maishalshlp of Captain William Cauttor.
Soldiers of 1812 and Mexican War.
Officers and Soldiers of tbe Late War.
Wounded Soldiers of the Late War.
FIFTH DIVISION.
Under tbe Marsbalshlp of John L. Hammor.
Judges and Members of tbe Bar.
Corporate Authorities of Harrisburg.
Clergy.
State and County Officers.
Alt tubers of Press and other Invited Guests, iu Car
riages.
SIXTH DIVISION.
Under the Marsbalshlp of Captain J. T. Eisminger.
Civlo Societies.
Employes of Manufacturing Establishments, and
Citizens on foot and in carriages.
SEVENTH DIVISION.
Under the Marsbalshlp of Henry M. Komer.
Eleven different Fire Companies, Including the
Good Wil', or Philadelphia.
In this Division there were five steamers, two
band engines, eight bose carriages, and two hook
and ladder trucks.
;eneral Geary to the Grey Reserves.
SPECIAL DESPATCH TO THE EVENING TELEGRAPH. J
Habrisbubg, January 15. While tbe prepara
tions for the procession were being completed,
about half-past 10 o'oloek Governor Geary appeared
on the balcony of the Jones Bouse, and made a
short address to the Grey Reserves, of Philadelphia,
promising tbem Ibe hearty support of the Execu
tive to lurther tho Interests of the volunteer militia
a- far as lay in his power.
End of the Snow.
rortly before 11 o'clock the mow ceased to fall,
but the shining of the Bun only served to aggravate
tbe dlsoonifort of those who were compelled to
stand aud match in the melting snow.
Land Office Returns.
Washington, January 16. Tbe Commissioner of
tbpGeneial Land Oluoe has just received returns
showing tbat V6 749 acres ot tbe publio lands were
disposed of durin; the months of November and
I, oeinber last, .it the tollowinr local offices :
Detroit and Terence City (Michigan) Offices, In
December. 11,414 and 8109 sores respectively, aad at
Brownsville, Nebraska, iu Nevemb r, 11 176 acres.
I be greater portion of the land was taken ud under
the Homestead law for actual settlement and culti
vation. Tbe aggregate cash sales amounted to 13471.
FROM BALTIMORE T0-DAT.
The Prlre-Flght Murderer Sentenced
The United State Senatorshlp-State
Treasurerahlp, Etc.
SPECIAL DESPATCH TO THE IVBNINO TELEORAm.
Baltimore, January 14.
Two bullies, named Bam. CoIIer, ot fial imore
and James McGlade, ef New York, wvh about thiee
hundred fancy men, left here in tbe Northern Cen.
tral ears last night to attend a pr'c -fight, for tlCOO
a side, at a point twelve mlles.this side ot Harris
burg.
Jobn Clare, for tbe murder of refer Grove, was
sentenced esterday by Judge Emerv to be hanged.
There is some disputation In the Maryland Senate
atont the repeal of the Eastern Shore law, aad do-
fees tn political bargains may delay Mwann'i elec
tion to tbe United States 8enate a few days.
Robert Fowler baa been agreed upon for re-election
lor the State Treasarership.
Two inches ol snow fe.l here last night.
THE PRIZE-FIGHT.
The Baltimore Boy Galna an Easy Victory-Character
of bis Laurels, Etc.
SPECIAL DESPATCH TO THE EVENING TELBGBAPH.
Habbisburo, January 16 Ihe vrlze-Sght be
tween Collyer, ot Baltimore, and McGlade, of New
York, came eft this morning according to the
arranged programme, at a point nyir t'ie rail r sad
track, about ten miles from ibis city. The ianey
were out in full force aud feather, notwithstanding
tbe inolemency of tbe weather. A whole regiment
of them came ut from Baltimore, while Njw York
and othi r points wore large y represented.
Three rounds were fought, occupying loss than
ten minutes, when Collyer was doolared the victor.
He made short work of McGlade, as was expected
by tbe "knowing ones," who bet largely in favor of
the ' Baltimore Boy."
Arrival of the Steamship Bremen.
New York, January 15. The steam hip Bremen,
from Southampton, with dates of the 2d, bai
armed. Ur news baa been anticipated.
Markets by Telegraph.
New York, January 16. Stock are steady. Chi
cago and Hock Is and, 102 j ; Reading, 1041; Canton
Company, 48: Erie 65J; Cleveland and to odo, 126:
Cleveland and Pittsburg, 91; Pittsburg and Fort
Wavne 1071; Michigan conirai, tu7; Michigan
southern. 80: New York Central. 108S: liitiow Cen-
trat, 119J ; Cumberland prt torrd. P6; MUsoun ,
931; U 8. love twenties of 1862, 107; do 1863-4,
106J; Ten-forties, 99; Seven-thirtie. 104J; Sterling
Kxcbange, j ; slgbt, 10 ; God, iiHJ, Due it nas
been lU6j ; Money is 7 percent.; Hudson River, 1264.
New York, January 17. Cotton quiet at 841
("850. y lour dull; oeo ined lod'15 cents. Sales of
4600 barrels ; Sta o 0 6012 40; Ohio 11'901416;
Western, 89 4018-76; Southern. i.1217. Wheat
dull and deolining. corn du I. Oats uulot. Beet
steady. Pork quiet. Whisky dull.
FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
Opfice of the Evening Telegraph, I
Tuesday, January 15, 1867. i
The Stock Market was Inactive this moraine,
but prices were without anv material chancre.
Government bonds were firmly heli. 18G2 6-20s
sold at 1064; July. 1865, 5-20s at 104 j, an advance
ot 4; and June 7'30 at 1044, no change. 991 was
uiu lur iu sub; uuu iuo ior on ui isii. city loans
were unchanged! the new issue sold at 100100j,
anil old do. at 96..
Railroad shares were the most active on the
list. Reading sold at 52l,52j, an advance of
i on the closing price last evening; Northern
Centra' at 46, no change; Catawissa preferred
at 2!H20J, a slight decline: Pennsylvania Rail
road at 5G. no change; and Norristown at 03, an
advance ot 1.
City Passeneer Railroad shares were doll.
Thirteenth and Fifteenth sold at 1!; 40 was bid
for Cbesnut and Walnut; and 14L for Heaton
ville. Rank shares were firmly held at full prices.
In Canal shares there was nothing doing
22j was bid for Schuylkill Navigation common;
33 for preferred do; 64 for Lehigh. Navigation;
87 for Morris Canal common; 124 for preferred
do.; 134 fr Susquehanna Canal; and 6o'i for
Delaware Division.
Quotations of Gold 10J A. M., 135; 11 A. K.,
1354: 12 M., 1344; 1 P. M.. 134 J.
Philadelphia stockholders of the Bank ef
Louisville, Ky., are notified that their semi
annual dividend of lour per cent, will be paid at
the Bank of North America on Wednesday, the
Kith inst.
A dividend of four per cent, has been de
clared by the Buffalo Water Works. Phlla
tlelohia stockholders will be paid at the
Tradesmen's National Bank on aud after tbe
15th inst.
PMUUF.IPITIA STOCK EXCHANGE TO-TJAI
Reported by De Haven & Bro., No. 40 S. Third street
FIRST BOARD.
760 6-20s62cp.sm..l061
If 01) do 66Jy....l04
8600 U 8 7 30s. Je..l04i
60 sh N Central.
4C1
110 .i Cats pi 25u
10,1 cK Ha rv. t
P100 do Aug.. 104
(1000 US 10-40s cp. ,e 993
(1000 City 6s new. . . .100
(300 do otokso96i
500 Be'vitcDel bds 86
(1000 W J R 6s 86
(5000 PaR 1st m (Salts 991
(2000 Lehigh V bs.. 96J
60lhl3thfcl6th.... 19
100 sh do 29
6 so Reading 62)
6 sh do ...s6wa 62!
6 sh do e 62
8sh do 62!
100 sh do 62f
6 sh do.tranaf.e 62 1
loBa,j- do e bi
Brother. No. 40 South
Messrs. De Haven &
Third street, report the
following rates of ex-
r,anyA frunav ar. I V M A mari.o n nAM ltlii
134j; 8ilver and 4s, 130; Compound Interest
Notes, June. 1864, 16 ; do., July, 1864, 15; do.,
August, 1864, 16 j ; do.. October, 1864, 14J; do.,
December. 1864, 133; do.. May, 1865, 11 ; do.,
Antmst, 1866, 10 j; do., September, 1865, 101; do.,
October, 1865, 9J.
Messrs. William Painter & Co., bankers. No.
3C South Third street, report the following rates
oi exchange to-aay at in o'ciork: U.S. 6s, ihsi,
coupon, 107108; U. S. 6-20, coupon, 1862,
lC7i(?r5107i; do.. 1864, 105i105; do., 1865. 1064.
&1054; do., new, 1865, 1044O104,; U. 8.
10-40s, coupou. 9901; U. S. 7-30s, 1st
series, 1044104J; do., 2d series, 104104?; 3d
scries, 1044104j; Compounds, Deoembei, 1664,
132?tl3j. .
Philadelphia Trade Report
Tubsoat, Jannary 15 Trade in Flour continues
qutet. but holders ere very firm In their views "The
stock of spring and winter Wheat Is very light, and
many holders are Indifferent about rea ding at present
prices, as tbey are confident that prlees will advance
later In the season. Western correspondents assert that
two-thirds of the stock of winter Wheat In the country
baa alreadv been eonsomsd. The home fade purchased
DM) barrels). Including supeiflne at Wi8 16. extruat
HtftlO 60, North (veaiern extra laiullv at al'-froia 60, -Pennsylvania
and Ohio extra famly at U0U'i6, aud
fancy brands at al4 wmi. aocordtng to quality, m
barrels Bye flour sold el 7 ii fcf bbl, Slothing doing in
Corn net',
Tnere Is no tailing oil In the demand for prime Wheat,
whlcn commands tull prices, but etnimun qualities are
neglected. We quote Pennsylvania red at St IfiWM.
8outhrn 'red at S3T0MS JO and white at $l-iiU(i,3-4.
Fye ranges rem il 8(fl,l 40 for Western and Pennsyl
vania. In Corn, no change to notice; saetof3n(i0
bushels Including new yellvw at SI Kit and old yel
low at ai'lHfcti-U. oats are selling at 67vt,60o.
Nothing doing in Whisky, aad prices are nominal.
A Gift to a Princess Tbe inhabitants of North
Schleewig made a subscription for the purpose
of presenting a gift lo the Princess Dagmar on
tbo occasion of ber marriage, and the Danish
painter Skovgaad has furnished a picture of a
spot in the neighborhood of Apeurade, one of
the most beautiful districts of Schleswig. On
the frame will be painted the names of all the
town? and villages in the north part of Vt
province.