Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-03-06

wall. could not persuade Philadelphia the
other day, who stood gazing at them for an hour
mat they were not plaster, until my opinion was
seconded by one OF the sculptors, who had Just put
up Cabot
"The ladies' have had two fairs here, both o.
which were attended by General Jackson, on
which occasions he conducted himself with hi.
usual proprieiy and liberaIity. Indeed there is
something very worthy OF admiration in the very
dignihed. and at the same time chastened part Of
this man, on all occasions" bait Chron.
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UNITED STATES TELEGRAPH-ErfrG>
Washington, March 4, 1929.
I'm AL ADDRESS,
DELIVERED BIZ
GENERAL ANDREW JACKSON,
On being s,oorn into office, as President of the
united States, on the 4th Of March, 1929.
Low-CITIzENs:--About to undertake the
arduous duties that have been appointed TO per-
form, by the choice Of a free people, avail INV
SELF OF this customary and solemn occasion, to ex.
press the gratitude which their confidence in
spires, and to acknowledge the accountability
| which my situation enjoins. While the magnitude
OF their interests convinces me that no thanks
can be adequate to the honor they have conferred.
il admonshes me that the best return can make,
is the Jealous dedication of my humble abilities 10
| their service and their good.
As the instrument Of the Federal Constitution.
1t will devolve on me, for q stated period to exc
| cute the laws of the U. States; 10 superintend
their foreign and their confederate relations; to
| manage their revenue; to command their forces:
and, by communications to the Legislature, to
watch over and to promote their interests gener-
ally. And the principles of action by which 1
shall enaeavor TO accomplish this circle of duties
1t is now proper for me briefly 10 explain.
In administering the laws Of Congress I shall
keep steadily in view the limitations as we'll as the
extent OF the executive power, trusting thereby
to discharge the functions of my office, without
transcending its authority. With 70, eign nations
It will be my study to preserve peace. and to Gull
tivate friendship, on fair and honorable TERMS and
in the adjustment of any differences that may ex
ist or arise 10 exhibit the forbearance becoming
powerful nation, rather than the sensibility be-
longing to gallant people.
In such measures as may he called on to pur
sue in regard TO the rights Of the separate States.
hope to be animated by proper respec for those
sovereign members Of our Union; taking care not
to confound the powers they have reserved to
themselves, with those they have granted to the
cOnfederacy.
The management Of the public revcnue-tbat
searching operation in ali governments-i, a.
mong the most delicate and important trusts i'm
ours; and 1t will, OF course, demand no incon.der
able share OF my official socitude. Under every
aspect IN which il can be considered, it would ap.
pear that advantage must result from the obsery-
ance OF strict and faithful economy This I
shall aim at the more anxiously both because it will
facilitate the extiDguishnent OF the national debt
The unnecessary duration of which is ipcompati
pic WIN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES because IL will
counterfeit that tendency to public and private
prof1igacy, which prouse expenditure of none v
by the Government, is but too apt to engender
Powerful auXiliaTies to the attainment of this do
slraole end. are to he found III the regulations pro-
vided by the wisdom OF Congress, for the snecifc
appropriation of public money, and the prompt &C :
countabtlity of public officers.
win regard TO proper selection OF the subjects
oil mpos, with view to revenue, it would seem
to me that the spirit OF equity, caution and com
nfr,ioo in dob
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 peculiar encourage
ment OF any products Of either OF them, that NAV
be found essential TO our national independence
ntrnal improvement, and the diifu lion OF knowI.
edge, SO far as they can be promoted by the Con-
stitutional acts OF the Federal Government are of
high importance.
Considering standing armies as dangerous TO free
governments, in time Of peace, shall no, eek to
enlarge our present establishment, nor disregard
that saluiary Lesson OF political experience. which
teaches that the military should be he Id suborxin.
ate to the civil power.-The gradual increase OF
our navy whose flag has displayed, in distant
chimes, our skill in navigation, aud our fam. in
arms; the preservation Of our forts, arsenaIs, and
dock-yards; and the Introduction of progressive
improvements in the discipline and science of both
branches OF our military service, are so plainly
prescribed by prudence, that I should be .xcuse1
"
ing on their Importance. But the bulwark Of our
defence Is the national militia, which, in the pre
sent state OF our Intelligence and population, must
render US invincibIe.
AS long as our government is administered for
the good oil the people, and is regulated by their
VIII as long as 1t secures to the rights of per-
son and oil property, liberty Of conscience and nj
the press, 1t will be worth defending; and so long
as 1t 'is worth defending, patriotic militia will
cover II with an impenetrable egis. Partial in.
juries and occasional notifications we NAV he
subjected TO, but million of armed freemen pos-
ses ed OF the means of war, cannever be con-
quered by foreign foe. To any ust system
therefore, calculated to strengthen this natural
safeguard OF the country, shall cheerfuly lend
all the aid in my power.
III will be my sincere and constant desire IN
observe towards the Indian tribes within our linn
its, just and liberal policy; and to give that bu-
name and considerable attention to their rights and
tneF wants, which are consistent with the habits
OF our government, and the feelings of our peo-
pie.
Inc recent demonstration OF public sentimen,
inscribes, on the list Of executive duties, in char
acters too legble TO be overlooked the task Of re-
form; which will require, particularly the correc.
ton oil those abuses that have brought the patron
age OF the Federal Government into conflict With
the freedom of elections. and the confederation of
those causes which have disturbed the riyb,fuI
course oil appointment, and have placed, or contin
ued power in, uniaithfuler incompetent hands.
In the performance Of a task thus generally de
lineated, shall endeavor to select men whose dill
igence and talents will ensure, in their respective
stations, able and faithful OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Tor the advancement of the public service. more
on the integrity and zeal OF the public officers
than on their numbers.
. diffidence, perhaps TOO just, in my own quail
bcations, will teach me to look with reverence IN
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