The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-04-20
.prsIDENT TYLE RS
ADDRESS.
,, propLEoF THE UNITED STATES;

.ro,nmnnt the painful communication was
a "'. -" 80, nv the officers presiding over the sew
%' ,'.,,,mens, of the deepiy.regrctted death OF
m,,"au Henry Harrison, late Presiden mt OF me
..I Safes. Upon him you had conferred your
g,os for tho first Office in your glit, ana h'd 80
,.I him os your chosen instrument TO correct "
,u such errors and abuses as had manifest
a,soves from time to time in the practical oP
." 81 Government. While standing at the
''.lbo,d of this great work, no has. by the dis
's ..ioD If an all.wise Providence been removed
n " amongst us, und by the provisions Of the Con
w." ,an The efforts to he directed to the accomplish
hs vitality important task have devoived
nror myself This same occurrence has subjected
Il d., ,,.dom and suifcioncy of our institutions to
a new test.
F., The first time in our history, the person cleo
~, - tho Vice Presidency Of the United States, ~
u. L.,rennp OF n contingency provided for in the
C,,,,u,ion. has had devolved upon him the Pres
;1an,,I office. The spirit of faction, which is di-
,.cv opposed to spirit Of lofty patriotism, may
find in th,s occasion, Tor assaults upon my Admin
ar,ion And in succeeding, under circnms'an-
70. go sudden and unexpected, and TO respnnsibii-
lies so greatly augmented, TO the Administration OF
Dubic affairs, shall place in the intelligence and
PATRIOTISM OF the People my only sure reliance.
Nv oornes, PRAYER shall be constantly addressed
u ,be nll>wise and all powerful Being who made
mo. and by whose dispensunon am called to the
bi,b office of this Conladeracy, understandingiy 10
rrry out the principles Of that Constitution which
lhave sworn "o protect, preserve, and defend
Tho usual opportunity which is afforded Chief
Magistrate upon his induction into office OF presen,
inc to his country men exposition of the policy
which would guide has administration, in the form
fan Inaugural Address, not having, under the Pc
culiur circumstances which have brought me to The
discharge tho high duties Of President Of the U.
States been afforded TO me, brief exposition OF
the principles which will govern me in the gener
n al course Of my administration Of public affairs
n would seem 10 be due ms well TO myself TO you.
Il In regard TO foreign nations, the groundwork OF
my poty will be justice on our part 10 all, submit
Nj ting 10 iniu,ice from mono. While l shall sedu
lousy cultivate the relation If pence and amiiy
Y with one and ALL il will be my most imperative du
a " to SEQ tina, tho honor of the country shall sustain
NJ no bICmish With view to this, tho condition of
u our military ieienccs will become matter Of anx-
n iOus soitinde-The Army, which has in other
K. days covered itself with rcnown, and the Navy,
not iOappoprialcly termed the right arm Of tho
n public defence, which has spread light Of gioryo
ulhe American standard in all the waters Of the
earth, should be rendered repIete with efficiency.
In view Of the TACT, we'll avoucbed by history,
that The tendency Of all human institutions is To
concentrate power in The hands OF n single man,
and that their ultimate downfall has proceeded
from this cause, deem it Of most essential impor.
lance that n complete separation should take place
between the sword and purse. No matter where
Of now the public moneys shall be depos,ed, so
"hs as the President can exert tho power Of np-
pointing md removing, at his pleasure, the agents
selected for their custody, the Commander.in-
ea'efoi The Army and Navy is IN fact the Treasur
e. permanent and radical change should there
lore be deereed. Tho patronage incident to the
Presidential office, already great, is constantly in.
e'ea"ng. Such increase is destined /, keep pace
with the growth of our population, until without
hsue ofspecch an army of Office holders may
spread over the land. The unrestrained power
eAe''ed by selfish ambitious man, in order either
"Pe'pc,uate his authority TO hand it over 10
""e hvoriie ms his successor, may lead TO the
POmeht Of ali the means within his control to uc-
. rompish his object.
r"e right TO remove from office, while subjected
just RESTRAINT, ~ inevitably destined to pro- |
oace spirit Of crouching servity with the official
c0'pse, which, in order TO uphold the hand which
,eeuS men, would lead ts direct and active inter.
''ence IN the election, both State and Federal,
"eieoy snoJecting the course Of State Legislation
me d'ctation of tho Chief Executives fficer; and
%'k,hg the will of that officer absolute tsupremo
~''' at proper time, invoke the action of Con-
%upon this subject, and shall readily acquiesco
,,,.'' auopuon Of all proper measures which are
~'H,eudency '' " ''"s'' :"
Si,hc,r ''hove no incumbent from Office who has
lie, mr. and honestly acquitted himself of the du.
os,., L ofhce, except in such cases where such
secre, oeen guilty Of active craftsmanship, or by
mora ,a: e'n'-the less manly, and therefore the
10 III. Dlec'onabIe-has given his official influence
rOn,.. pOses OF party, thereby bringing he pat
dor, .. ~ ne Hovernmont IN conflict with the free
necs.,.' elections. Numerous removals NAV become
,hro,,. !u"aer this rule. These will be made byme
10 ebs,;.. acere'ty Of feeling Ihave had no cause
bp, ''''" or indulge unkind feelings towards .nv
sens, of conduct undue win be regulated by profound
tons, ""a' Is due to tina county and its ins,i,u
ing np - '"a neglee, to apply tho same vn5end
dom Of nose OF my own appointment. Free
oplniOn will n,