Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1837-03-15

the rich blessings already derived from
them; to m Ike our beloved land, for a
thousand generations, that chosen spot
where happiness springs from perfect
equality of political rights.
For myself, therefore, desire TO de-
clare, that the pinci pie that will govern
me in the high duly 10 which my country
calls me, is strict adherence to the letter
and spirit ofthe Constitution, as it was de-
signed by those VINO framed it, Looking
back to it as sacred instrument carefully
and not easily framed remembering that
it was throughout work of concession
! and compromise; viewing it as limited to
national objects: regarding it as leaving
the people and the States all power not
explicitly pated with: l shall endearon
! to preserve protect, and defend it, by anx-
ious Y referring 10 its provision for direc-
ton in every action. To matters of do
mestic concernmemt which it has ntrust-
ed 10 the Federal Government. and to
such as relate to our intercourse with for.
eign nations, shall zealously devote my
self; beyond these limits | shall never
pass.
To enter, on this occasion, into fur
Their or more minute exposition Of nv
views on the various questions ofdomestic
policy, would be as ottrusive as it is
probably unexpected. Before the sufTra-
gesofmv countrynen were conferred upon
me- submitted to them, with glaet precis-
ion, my opinions on all the most prom
inent of these subjects. Those opinions
shall endeavor TO carry out with my ut
most ability. :.:
Our course of foreign policy has been
so uniform and Ineligible, as 10 constitute
a rule of executive conduct which leaves
little TO my discretion, unless, indeed,
were willing to run counter TO the lights
of experience, and the known opinions of
constituents. seduIousy cultivate the
friendship Of all mt ons, as the condition
most compatible with our welfare, and the
principles Of our Government. We de-
cline alliances, as adverse 10 our peace.
We desire commercial relations On equal
terms, being ever willing to give fair
equivalent for advantages received. We
endeavor 10 conduct our intercourse with
openness and sincerity; promptly avow-
ing our objects, and seeking TO establish
hat mutual frankntss which is as beneh-
clal in the dealings Of nations as of men.
We have no deposition. and we disciam
all RICH TO NEEDLE in disputes, whether
internal or foreign, that may modest other
countries; regarding them, in their actual
state, as social communities, aud preserv-
ing strict neutrality in all their contre-
vtrsies. Well knowing the tried vaIor Of
our PEOPLE, and our exhaustless resources,
we neither anticipate nor fear any design
ed agrees on {: and, in the consciousness
Of our own just conduct, we feel security
that we shall never be called upon 10 exert
our determination, never to permit the in
Vaslon of our rights, without punishment
or redress.
In approaching, then, in the presence
otmv assembled countrvmen, to make the
solemn promise that vet remains, and to
pied &c myselfthat will faithfully execute
the office am about to fill, bring with
me settled purpose ID maintain the insti.
tutlons OF my country, whichs trust, will
atone for the errors commit.
In receiving from the people the sacred
trust twice confded 10 my>iIIustrious pred
ecessor, and which he has discharged so
faithfully and so well. know thai Lean
not expect to perform The arduous task
with equal ability and success But uni
ted as have been in his counses, daiv
witness OF his exclusive and unsurpassed
devotion to his country's welfare, agree
ing with him in sentiments which his coun-
trymen have warmly supported, and per-
united TO partake largely OF his confidence,
| may hope that somewhat of the same
cheering appreciation will be found 10 al
tend upon my path. For him, 1 but ex-
p:ess with nv own, The wishes of ALL
that he NAV yet long live to enioyaihe
brilliant evening of his well-srent lite:
and, for myself, conscious ofbut one desire,
faithfully to serve my country, Throw
myself withiut fear, on its Justice and its
kindness. Beyond that, | only look 10
the gracious protection. Of the Divine Be-
ing, whose Strengthening support hum
bly, solicit, and whom fervently pray to
look down upon us all May it be among
the diSpensations of his providence to bless
our beloved country with honors and with
length Of days; may her ways be ways of
pleasan,ness, and all her paths be peace.
INDEPENDENCE OF TExAs.-It is said that
one of the last official acts of President
Jackson, on FRIDAY night before the 4th OF
March, was to acknowledge the indepen-