Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-03-09

which have deyolyed upon it under the Constitution
Here are to found the immediate oil the
States be- whose sovereign will the Government mas
been spoken into existence. Here exists that Peiiec'
equality anon. tine members OF the Coniedeacy WHEN
gives 10 the smallest State in the Union voice as po-
entia as tina, uihs largest To this body is committed,
in an eminent degree tie great trust ofguardns and pro-
ectnr the institutions handed down 10 US from our Ia
TIERS as well against the waves of popular ana rash
impulses on the hand, against attempts at Ike
cutive encroachment the other. 1t may properly
he regarded holding the balance in which Is weigh
ed the powers conceded 10 this government, and the
rights reserved the States and 10 lie People 1t Is
its province conccde what has bee granted to will
hold what has been denied: thus in all lis features eS-
hbiting type Of the glorious Confrcracy under
which IL is happiness to live Should the spirit Of
fac,ion-tha, destructive spirit which reckessly walks
PROSTATE rights, and trampes laws and constitu-
tons in the dust find abiding place within tins
hall, then indeed will a sentence Of condemnation be
issued against the peace and happiness OF tins people,
ind their political institutions be made 10 topic TO their
foundations. But while this rody shall continue 10 be
what by its trainers il designed TO be-deber
in its character unbiased in its course, and ndepend-
ent in its acton-then may liberty be regarded as en-
trenched in safety behind the sacred rampars oil The
Constitution.
While | occupy this chair, Senators, shall have
frequent occasion TO invoke your indulgence for my
defects and your charity for my errors am but little
skilled in parliamentary law, and have been unused 10
preside over delbcralive assemblies. a III that can
urge in excuse for my defects Isl that bring with me 10
this chair an earnest wish to discharge properly its du
ties, and fixed determination TO preside over your de-
alterations with entire impartality.
Mr.. CLAY of Ky, presented the credentials Of the
Hon. Jas r. Morehead, elected by the Legislature Of
Kentucky Senator from that State for six years from
the 9TH of March inst, which were read.
Mr.. MOREHEAD was then qualified, and took his
seat in the Senate
On motion by Mr.. KING, the names of the Senators
whose credentials have been heretofore read, were
called over for the purpose Of being qualified, and MIR.
RATES Of Massachusetts, Mr.. CLAYTON Of Della
ware NJ. FULTON of Arkansas, Mr. BERRlEN Of
Georgia, Mr.. MANGUM of North Carolina, MIR.
MACROBERTS Of Illinois, Mr.. SIMMONS Of Rhode
Island Mr. WOODBURY. Of New Hampshire, MIR.
BARROW of Lnusiana, Mr. CALHOUN of South
Carolina. Mr. WALKER Of Mississippi, Mr.. MILLER
ofSew Jersey MIR. EVANS Of Maine, and Mr.. WOOD
BRIDGE OF Michigan, severally took the oath pre-
scribed by the Constitution OF the U. 5
General WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON, Presi-
dent of the United States elect, then entered the Sc
nate chamber with the Committee of Arrangements,
and vas conducted the seat assigned for him. imlne-
diately in front of the Secretarys table.
AT twelve clock, those assembled the floor of the
Senate proceeded to the eastern Portco OF the Capitol,
in the following order:
The Supreme Cour, Of the United States;
The Sergcant-aA Arms OF the Senate;
The Committee of Arrangements;
The President: elect the Vice President, and Score
tary Of the Senate;
The Diplomatic corps;
The Mayors OF Washington, Georgetown, and Alex
an6ra and the other persons admitted TO the floor of
the Senate.
On reaching the porco, the President elect and
Chief Justice fancy conducted seats in front
of large platform erected for the purpose and those
who followed the procession having taken their seats
the President elect and delivered the inaugural
Address
The oath OF office then admin stored TO the Pre-.
sden of the United States By Chief Justice fancy,
and the President concluded his inaugural address as
follows:
Fellow.ctzens: Being fully invested with that high
Office to which the pnrtal.ty Of my connrymen has
called me, take an aficc;;onate leave Of you.
You will bear with you 10 your homes the remem-
brance of the pledge have this day given 10 discharge
all the high duties Of my exalted station, according 10
the best of my ability; and shall enter upon their per-
formance with entire confidence i'll the support of
just and generous people
On the conclusion of the address, the members Of
the Senate preceded by the Vice President Secretary,
and Sergeant Arms, returned TO the Senate cham
Der.
Mr. BAYARD submitted the following resolution
Rcsoired, That the thanks Of the Senate be present
ed TO the Hon. William X. King, for the ability and i'm
patally with which he has discharged The duty Of Pre-
sdent pro tenn of the Senate
The resolution considered and agreed 10, unani
mousy.