Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-03-06

this circle of duties, it proper for me briefly to
explain
In administering the laws of CONGRESS-. shall
Keep steadily In view the limitations well the
extent of the Executive power, trusting there
by to discharge the functions of my Office, without
transcending ITS authority With foreign nations il
Will be my study to preserve peace, and to cultivate
friendship, on fair and honorable terms; and in the
adjustment of any dierenscs that may exist or arise
to exhibit the forbearamce becoming a powerful
nation, rather than the sensibility belonging
gallant people.
In such measures as may be called on to pursue
IN regard to the rights OF the separate States hope
TO be animated by proper respect for those
reign members of our Union taking care not TO con
found the powers they have reserved to themselves,
with those they have granted to the conlederacy.
The management of the public revenue-that
searching operation in all goveruuients-is among
the most delicate and important trusts in ours; and
1t Ill of Course, demand no inc onslerabe share OF
my official solcitude Under every aspect in which
it can be considered, it would appear that ad-
vantage must result from the observance of strics
and faithful economy This shall aim at the more
anXloasly, both because it will facilitate the eXtin-
gushment of the national debt--thc unnecessary din.
ration OF which Is Incompatible with rea! indcpen-
dence-and because it vii! counterfeit that tendency,
10 public and private proficiency. which profuse,
expenditure OF money by the Government, is but te
apt to engcnder. Powerful auxiliaries to the at
tainment of this desirable end, to be found il,
the regulations provided by the wisdom Of Congress,
for the specific appropriation Of public money, and
With regard 10 proper selection of the subiectsu f
impost with view to 1T would seem to ne that
the spirit OF equity, caution q compromise, in which
the Constitution formed, requires that the great
interests OF agriculture commerce. and manufactures,
should be equally favored; and that, perhaps, the
only exception to this rule, Should consist in the Pc
cuiar encouragement of either Of them, that may be
found essential to our national Independence.
Internal Improvement, and the diffusion of kncwl-
edge; far they be promoted by the consttu-
tionai acts OF the federal government, of high i'm
iportance.
Considering standing armies as dangerous to free
governments, in time ofpcace, l shall seek to
enlarge present establishment, nor disregard
that salutary Lesson of political experience which
teaches that the military should be held subordinate
to the civil power. The gradual increase of our
navy, whose flag has displayed in distant clmes our
skill III navigation, and our fame ia arms; the
preservarlon OF our forts, arsenals, and dock
yards; and tie introduction of progressive i'm
provencnts in the discipline and science of both
branches of our military service, plainly pre-
scrlbcd by prudence, that | should be excused for
emitting their mention, than for ennrging On
their Importance. But the hulwark OF our defence
is the national militia, which, in the present state OF
our intelligence and population, must render us nlvi-
chile AS long as our government is administered
tor the good OF the people, and is regulated by ter
Will; long il 10 the rights of person
aud OF property liberty OF conscience, and the
press, it viii be worth defending andso long rs it is
worth defending, patriotic militia will cover it y7ih
an iInpenetlabe egiS Partial injuries and OCCASION
al notifications may be subjected to, but mil
can ne"er be conquered by n foreign foe. TO any
Just system therefore, calculated strengthen this
natural safeguard of the country, shall chceriul!y
lend all the aid IL my power.
1t will be my sincere and constant desire; to observe
towards the Indian tribes within limits, Just and
liberal policy; and to give that humane and conside--
rate attention TO their rights and their wants WHICH
are consistent with the habits OF our government
and the feelings OF our people
The recent demonstrations of public sentiment nscrihes Oh
me list Of executive duties characters eblc
looked the task OF yeorH which VIII require particularly,
correction OF tnose abuses that have brought Tie patronage
me Federal Government into conflict with the freedom oi
ons and the counteIactOn OF those
tuTbed the re course oi appointment and have placed or
ContBnucu power IT, un1athiul or Incompetent; hands
IN the performance OF task thus generally cmsaied! shall
eneavor to select whose diligence and talents ensure
III their respective stations, able and faithful
depending, the advancement of the public ice more Gil
tn" integrity and zeal OF the public officers than their
bers
\ diIdencc. perhaps just in nv own qualifications
WI! teach IN look with the
virtue t hyny uStriouS predecessors and with vsneaiof
TO the lights that flow from tie mind that founded mind
hope for instruction and aid from the ordinate branches
OF the government, and FOX the indulgence and support of my
ieiocitIZcuS generally. And reliance tho goodness
OF that Power whose providence mecily protected M
tionai infancy and has upheld liberties various VI
clssitues offer up my suppcatops
that he VIII continue make beloved country object
ms divine care and gracious henedIction
FHUsUST SALE.-By virtue d deed OF tr,s executed
II by Turner II. Henley and Hannah his wife ,e sub.
scbcrs, and duly recorded in the clerks Office o Goocaud
county court, either will, Monday, 18TH
DAY OF March next Chat being o0chaud rrocerd
ready money all the right title interest a.. claim the said
Tuner X Henley and Hannah his wife, have may