Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1837-03-18
VOLUME VII. NUMBER N.

( doubts Il The snxi"us, sctusl experience
has given the conclusive reply. We have
lssea mo gradually dispel every u"favosabls fore.
i00din9, and our constitutes surm unied very 3D.
verse circumstances, dreaded u tho outset 40 BE-
yood coosrol. Present excitemeat will, at al
times, magnsfy present dsn&ess; bus sru> philosn-
ply @use teach that more threatening
than the pasa can ssmssa To b ovsreosne; and ~e
"ughs, for we have Juss rsasoa, tn ensersain abb
dag eca6dcsce IN re stability of car snsetusooe.
and IN sasire convicaioa that, if a6m,nisisved IN
the tsue form, character, and spirit 10 which they
were established, they are .Auadsnsly adequ.es 10
preserve 10 and ehildrsa The rich hiessinRs
sIsesdy derived from them; 70 make cus helove3
Iaod, ks ths.sand generations, that chosea spoa
where happiness springs from perfect eqsalisy Of
political rights.
For myssIG, therefore. desire to declsss, tina,
the principle winch Gill govern me in the high
duty to which my country calls me, IL . strict Ad-
herenco TO the letter aud spirit At the
20 IL Was d. signed By thnss who framed il. Lock-
irH back to IL ~ . sacred instrument carefully.
and n"t easily framed; remembering that il was
Throughout . work az CONCESSION and compsomise !;
vicwiag il limited to nssiOusl objects; regard
ing il ~ leaving to The people and the States Oh
power not explicitly parted with; shalt cndeavos
preserve. peotect, sed defend IL, by anxusiy re-
ferinx its provision fDr direction in every &C.
siun. To matters of dosnessic concernment which
il has Entrusted To the Federal Government, aud io
such relate TO our intercourse with foreign ma
sion., I shall zeslou-iy devote myself; bsyoad
those limits I shall never pass.
To enter, this ',ccasiUn, into further OF more
minute exposition Of my views on the vsrious|
questions Of domesaic policy. would be - obstru-
sive ~ it 10 psobaby unexpected. Before the suf-
Gagss Of my couaarymeO were conferred upon me,
submitted to them, with great pseeision, my opsn-
tons on al the most prominent Of these suh3scis
Those opinions ] shsli endeavos to carry out with
with my utmost ability.
Our course If fossigo policy has been % uniform
and inte:igibls, TO constitute . rule Ut execu-
tive conduct which leaves little 70 my discretion,
the lights Of exPerienee, and the known opinions
of my constituents. We sedulously cultivate the
friendship Of all nations, a. the condition most
compatible with our welfare snd the principles Of
our eovernment. We decline alliances. i'd
verse to our leace. We desire commercial vela-
lions on equal terms, being ever willing togve .
fsir equivalent for advantages received. We en-
deavos to conduct our intercourse with opeuness
and sincerity; promptly avowing our objects, and
seeking establish that mutual frankness y hich u
beneficial in the dealings Of nations - 81 men.
We have disposition, and M right, TO NEEDLE in
disputes, whether internal fore IGN. that may mo-
lest other countries; regarding them, in their &C.
tual state ~ social communities, and preserving
strict neutrality in all their controversies. Well
knowing the tired valor Of our people, and cur
hausiess sesources, neither anticipate nor Geas
any designed aggression; add ia the consciousness
Of our own just conduct, feel security that We
shall be called upon 10 exert our determine
tion never to permit evasion OF our rights, with
out punishment OF redress.
1 In approaching, then in tho presence Of my a.
sembled cou TRY men, to make the solemn promise
that ct remains, and TO pledge myself that vii
faithfully execute the Office am about to 6ll.
! bring with me . settled puepUse Ia maintain tlss
institutions Of my country. which, trust, will .
tone fos the errors commit.
! In receiving from tho people the sacred tsus
twice coo6ded 20 my illustrio"s predecessor, and
which he has discharged 20 Gath mlv and - veil,
, know that cannot expect q" perform the ardu"u'
task with equal ability aod success. But. unsiee
| NJ have been in his councils, daily witness d
his exclusive end un~urp s.ed devotion 10 HE eoun
, tr< . welfare. sgreeinR with him in sentimensi
which hs- cOuntrv men hsve warmly supp"ted, an
. permitted To passakc lasgslv Of hss c"s'fdcnce,
, may h,pe that <omewhst Of the same cheering ap
prs,i,ation will ~ toond IN attend uPna my path
, EM him, but express, with my own. the wishes
aii-that he may yet long live . ENJOY the bill!
iant evening of his veil spent life; end fos NY sell
c"nsciasss az but ssise, faithfully to serve my
equity throw my-ef, without fear. ON ito jussic'
and its kindueas. Beyond that, ] only look to th'
sv.eious perfection Of the Divine Being, who's
/. s,reng' be"ing support humhly solicit. a"d Ion
, fesven,lv pray Ia kspk DOWN upon ~ ell. May !
hs among th, dsspessat:ons It his pe'vidence 4
. bless oar beloved country with honoss and witl
, length Of DAYS; may her ways b ways Of plea
. ssninese, Ind al her paths - peace.
I MArmAs THE PRoPBE1.-This worthy dig
|, nified our town few days since with visit
II His previous fame acquired in New York and
! else where, soon collected . crowd aroun<
! him-but those who beheld and heard him
!. went away wondering that such bein(
!. could have excited even curiosity. Nothing
Ia ~ ~~eA IN vvh1<.h h.