The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1837-03-18

signed by those who framed it. l. 'oklng
back 10 il as sacred instrument carefully
! and not easily framed: remembering that
it was throughout work Of concession
and compromise; viewing il as limited to
national objects; regarding it as leaving
to the people and the States all power not
explicitly parted with: shall endeavour to
preserve. protect, and defend it, BY anx.
iousl y referring to its provisions for dlrec'
in every action. To matters of domes-
tic concernment which i, has inirusted TO
the Federal Government, and TO such as
relate to our intercourse with foreign ma
,ors. shall zealou,ly devote myself; be-
yond those limits shall! never pass.
To enter. on this occasion, into fur
ther or more minute exposition Of my
views on various questions Of domestic
policy, would be as obtrusive as ii is pro-
bly, unexpected. Before the sutfrages of
my countrymen were conferred upon me,
| submitted to them. with great precis-
sion. my opinions on all the most promi.
men, "f these subjects. Those opinions
shall endeavor 10 carry out with mi ut-
mos. ability
Our course Of foreign policy has been
SO uniform and Ineligible. as to consti-
tute rule or executive conduct which
heavcs little To my niscration. unless, in
deed. | were willing to run counter to the
lights Of experience, and The known
opinions Of my constituents: We sedu-
!ously cultivate the friendship Of all ne-
lions. as the condition most compatible
with our welfare. and the priciplcs Of our
Gnvernmeni' We d cline alliances, ad.
verse to our peace. We desire CONNER
cial relations on equal terms, being ever
willing 10 give fair equivalent for advan,
lagcs received. We endcav"r to conduct
our intercourse with "penness and cinccri-
ty; prmPtiy avowing our objects, aud
seeking To establish that mutual frankness
which is as beneficial in the dealings Of
nations as of men. We have no DISPOSE
lion. and we disclaim all right. to mcddte
in disputes whether internal or foreign.
that may molest other countries: regard
ing them, in their actual state, as social
communities, and preserving strict
neutrality IN all their controversies
Well knowing the tried valor Of our pco-
pie, and exhausllcss resources, We nei.
thcr anticipate nor fear any designed ag-
grcssion: and. in the consciousness Of our
own jus. conduct, We feel security that
wr shall never DC called upon TO extend
our determination. never TO permit an in.
vasion ofou1 rights, without punishment
or redress.
In approaching, then. in the presence
OF my ,zsc" bled conn,rymcn. to make
the solemn promise that yet remains. and
TO pledge myself that will faithfully exc
cute the ofic" atm about 10 EFT. / f-tbri9e brii9fe
with mr settled purpose TO moin,sin the
If ny country. which, trust,
will atone for The errors | commit
In receiving form the people the sacred
irus. twice nided TO my illuslfiuuk pre-
leccssor. and which he has discharged so
and 81 we'll know tha, can
not expect TO perform the arduous task
with equal ability and success. But, uni
ed as have been in his councils, dai-
v witness Of his exclusive and uusurpsss-~
d devotion to his coun,ry's welfare,
'srccing with him in sentiments which
his e"unuymru have warmly supported,
md prrmil,rd To par,akc largely of his
confidence. may hope that somewha, Of
he same cheering appreciation will be
,"und to attend upon my path. For him.
eu, cypress. with my own. the wishes
o' ai'-'"a, he may We, long live to en-
20! 'he brilliant I-vening Of his wcll-spcnt
nc, ana, iJr mvsclE eon.cious of but
onc desire, faithfully to serve nv coun.
'ry. Throw myself, wi,l,ou, (csr. ON its
ustirr and its kInincss Bc:onI that
'n', lock /" the gracious protection Of
'h' Di';nc Being. 10 whose strene ,henine
support humbly solicit, and whom fer
'anlI; pray to look down upon US all
May II Ne among The dispensations OF
hi. providence TO bless our beloved coun-
~ "''h hon"rs and with length Of days;
'a, her ways be ways of plcasenlness,
,nI all her paths he peace.