Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1837-11-28

sernor we're yesterday opened and
nted out by the Legislature, and Mr.
mer was declared duly elected by
;oritv of seven hundred and sixty-two.
To-day, at 10 o'clock, he was installed
n office in the Representative chamber,
'bich was crowded,) when ne delivered
Hid following
INAUGURAL ADDRESS,
x9r,,ow.C 1TIzENs-Before enter upon
I'D duties of the office TO which have
IN called by your favorable opinion, !
,s,,st avail myself of the present oPportu.
IN TO express to you the deep sense Of
2yatitude feel for this proof OF your re-
zanewed confidence.
Whilst am very sensible of the high
nor done me, in the Importance OF the
.,st YOU have confided to me, cannot
h feel the weight of responsibility which
brings with it, and my inability to serve
Il State to the extent of its wants and
" own wishes. 1t some relief, howev-
from the consciousness Of my dehcien-
es, that the Office has been conferred, not
ssumed, not sought for: that in the can
ass, | left the election to the free and I'M
Siassed suffrages Of the people: that ex-
&ited no expectations, alarmed no fears,
made no promises, and shall enter office
Without mourning obligation, but in accord
Ance with the public will, and the require
snents ofthe solemn oath am about to take.
n In oonfe ring office, shall select from
Ashose whose services | can command, the
hest qualified to do what the law requires.
Placing the greatest value upon the free
lom OF political opinions myself, shall
endeavor to do justice to others who may
l2iffer from me- Those who have sought
he aid Of party power to procure OIL
ice, by eiecting faithful incumbents, can
scarcely expect 10 escape the application
bf the same rule of conduct to themselves
vi believe it to be important to perfect
bur State institutions by reforming the
Constitution, simplifying, and rendering
certain the law, improving the mode oil
heir administration, making their execu-
hon efficient, and correcting the detects OF
bur system of public education.
The rapid settlement of the Cherokee
country, the abundance Of its iron, lime
and marble, the fertility Of its soil in pro-
aucing grain and tobacco, and its distance
from navigation, have created new and
Strong inducements to the State, for avail
ing itself of the improvements which are
Constantly making in the construction o
rail roads, to develope the great resour
ces of that portion OF il by increasing tht
Facilities for carrying its heavy produc
lions to market.
The extraordinary assumption OF au
shortly on the part Of the late Pfeslden
Of the United States, in taking the contro
of the finances from Congress, his policy
in their management; the vast increase o
the expenditures Of the General Govern
ment: the arrangement Of the currency
the stCppage Of specie payments by tn
banks; and embarrassment of all concern
ed to the people, and demanding thei
most decided control over the operation
n Of their government.
Whilst believe that the banks OF thu
State did what was useful to the communl
", in stopping specie payments, and tina
they should be exempted from all pena
hes for so doing. believe also that tn
rs Legislature should secure the contlnu
ance of the present confidence in those ii
situations, by compelling them to resum
specie payments as soon as the state
commerce and its exchanges will permit.
believe 1t 10 be our highest politlci
N duty, to retain the organization of tn
Government in the form which our for'
fathers gave it; limiting the United State
10 legislation upon the general subject
specified in The Constitution, and prese
wing unimpaired the rights of the State
and the people. Our peculiar domest
relations, slave-labor, and its production
render this duty imperative upon the Sol
thern people. These interests are in col
slant danger Of being sacrificed to selfs
cupidity or the zeal Of fanaticism, and b
ing represented in the General Cover
ment by a majority, as they always wi
be, can only be protected by unceasing v
GLANCE Ought we to be the readiest
strengthen the hands Of the majority
exciting alarms for the Union whenev
the spirit Of resistance is shown to the g
croachments of power? The majority ca
always take care Of themselves. The
will, if not prevented, render the peculi'
interests Of the minority subservient
their advantage. Instead of strengthe
ing the hands of the General Governmer
our true position is, TO stand by the po'
ers Of the States and the people, as the
rest safeguard Of our rights, of libcrt
and Of property.
Knowing from experience the dittic.
ties to be encountered by your Chief M
gistrate in times of high party strife, a
sure shall stand in need of your kindt
INDULGENCE and most liberal support. u