Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-03-09


VAN buren, was received here yesler-
day at too late an hour for insertion in
our columns to-day. We shall publish
it entire in our next. In the mean time,
however,we extract the concluding para
graphs OF his Address, which contain an
avowal of the principles which lie pro-
fesses will guide him in his high official
capacity. His usual tribute of adula-
ton is then bestowed on Gen. Jackson,
which comes with all propriety and a
perfect good grace from one who has ever
considered it "glory enough to serve un-
der such CHIEF"
"For myself, therefore, desire to declare,
that the principles that will govern me in the
high drty to which my country calls me, is a
strict adherence to the letter and spirit of the
Constitution, as it was designed by those who
framed it. Looking back to it as u sacred
instrument carefully and not easily framed
remembering that it was throughout q work
Of concession and compromise; viewing it as
limited to national objects: regarding it us
leaving to the people and the States all pow
er not explicitly parted with; shall endeavor
to preserve, protect, and defend it, by anX-
iously referring to its provision for direction
in every action. To matters Of domestic
concernment which it has ntrusted to the
Federal Government, and to such as relate
to our intercourse with foreign nations, |
shall zealously devote myself; beyond those
limits ] shall never pass.
To enter on this OCCASION, into further
or more minute exposition OF my views on
the various questions of domestic policy,
would be as Obtrusve as it is probably unex-
pected Before the suffrages of my country
men were conferred upon me, ] submitted
them, with great precision, my opinions on
all the most prominent of these subjects
Those opinions shall endeavor to carry out
with my utmost ability.
In approaching, then, in the presence of
my assembled countrymen 10 make the SOL
emn promise that yet remains, and to pledge
myself that will faithfully execute the Of
fee am about to fill, bring with Inc set
tied purpose to maintain the institutions of
my country, which, trust, will atone for the
errors commit.
In receiving from the people the sacred
trust twice contided to my ilustrious prede-
csssor, and which he has discharged SO faith
fully and so well, know that cannot expect
to perform the arduous task with equal abili-
~ and success. But, united as ! have been
in his counsels, daily witness of mis- eXclu-
sive and unsurpassed devotion to his coun-
try's welfure,agreeing with him in sentiments
which his countrymen have warmly support
cd, aud permitted to partake largely of his
confidence, may hope that somewhat of the
same cheering appreciation will be found 10
attend my path. For him, but express with
my own, the wishes of all-that he may yet
long live to enjoy the brilliant evening of his
wel.spent life; and, for myself, conscious OF
but one desire, faithfully to serve my coun-
try. I throw myself, without fear, on its JUS
tice and its kindness. Beyond that, only
look to the gracious protection of the Divine
Being, whose strengthening support hum
bly, solicit, and whom feTyenty pray to look
down upon us all. May it be among the dis
pensations of his providence to bless our be-
loved country with honors and with length of
days; may her ways be the ways Of pleasant.
ness, and all her paths be peace"
The Address is well written and exhibits
highly nattering state of our affairs at home
and abroad. In regard to slavery he declares
himself to be>the "nfexible and uncompro-
missing opponent ofevery attempt, on the part
OF Congress to abolish slavery in the District
Of Columbia, against the wishes Of the slave
holding states, and also with determination
equally decided to resist the slightest inter-
ference with it in the states where it exists"
No bill, he says, conflicting with these views,
can ever receive his constitutional sanction.
Tue CURRENCY BILL.--The bill upon this
subject repeating the odious and illegal trea-
sury order, passed both houses, by majorities
Of moro than two thirds, but was retained by
President Jackson without sending mes
sage Of any sort in relation to it. lie has
therefore done all he could to the last to
continue the distresses which his ignorant
and wicked despotism has inflicted upon the
country. The bill has fallen, of course, into
the hands of Mr.. Van Buren, and wo shall
sec whether it will receive bis official sigma
ture.
awe do not perceive any thing, (says the
Boston Daily Advertiser) on the face of the
constitution to forbid il. On the contrary,
the language Of the constitution appears TO
admit Of this exercise ofauthorty by the new
President, in q cose like this, where his pre-
decessor has neither signed the bill, nor re-
turned II with bis objections