The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-03-22
PRESIDENT POLK IN NEW YORK.

PRESIDENT POLh in NEW iOhh'
We remarked the other day, when noticing
some expressions Of censure INDUCED IN by inc
Albany Atlas, in reference TO the course oil
MIR. Polk, that with one or two unimpoftah'
and inconsderable exceptions, the Republican
journals Of the Empire State would be unanl-
NOUS aud Jealous in support Of the President
and his policy. That opinion will be sustained
aud the following notices oil the Inaugural Ia
ken from suudy New York papers, will lndl-
cate as much
From The Genera Gazette.
That the Inaugural Address Of Mr.. Polk, is one
in all respects worthy Of the Chief Magistrate Of the
nation, ia admitted by his political opponents
Characterized as il u.s. by frank and decided ex-
preston Of the principles by which his administration
will be governed these principles lose mono oil their
force by being expressed in calm and eonciliatory
manner Indeed the position Of MIR. Polk, and the
manner in which be has conducted HIMSELF since his
nomination we'll calculated TO allay party amino
sity and secure the confidence Of the masses. Hav'
ing the nomination most expeetedy offered 10 him,
without any effort bis part 10 obtain IT, and having
for reelection he occupies peculiarly independent
position and the people have every guarantee from
his known character for irmness and conscientious.
ness 10 the discharge Of duty that the executive de-
partment Of the Government will In his hands be adj
mins,ered for their benefit rather than for tho adj
vancement Of any selfish ambitious views The
tone of the address strictly in accordance with this
elevated position; and while the Democracy Of the
country can safely place the most implicit reliance
upon his faithful performance Of the duty Of carrying
out the principles and measures, as the representative
of which he was elected the spirit OF the address Is
we'll calculated to soften and molly anmosiiy, and
TO present to the people, in all its purity and smPli
city, the all.embracing beneyolence of Democratic
principles.
Asa State paper it ranks high Enlarged and
comprehensive views Of the true public policy, toge-
Their with an evidently correct appreciation OF The
duties and responsibilities which have devolved upon
him, emnen,ly characterize it. Altogether, in the
commencement Of his official career, there Is the best
ground for confidence the part Of The people, that
the Office of their Chief Magistrate is filled by pure
patriot, as we'll as an enlightened statesman.
From the Oriean, Republican
Agreeably with the constitution and the voice OF
the American people, James X. Polk was duly inau-
gursted President Of the United States, at Washing
ton on the 4th inst The ceremonies on the occa-
sion are said have been, usual of the most nte-
resting character and witnessed by an immense con-
course.
The address of the President, which give to-
day, to the exclusion Of almost every thing else on
inside, is plain and comprehensive document,
and such an one will commend itself to every De-
mocral and friend of his country Ii is truly worthy
of the man, and the exalted station which he
pies No Democrat can arise from its perusal with
out feeling emotions of pride and qualification in be-
half of its author, and in view of the able and i'm.
pressive manner in which he has avowed the princi,
pies Of his administration, and the motives which
shall govern his official conduct.
The President alludes TO several of the prominen
political questions Of the day. and his position in re-
ference to them, but takes occasion to say that he
shall ever hold in the highest regard the rights of the
minority, and do all in his power to administer the
government for the interest of the people.
In speaking of the Union, and the Texas and Ore
gon questions, President Polk manfess regard for
the interests of his country, and desire for its honor
and prosperity which must find ready response in
every American bosom. His language is conciliato-
ry and NATIONAL and aside from two illusions
we doubt whether there is honest or candid mind
ed citizen of this great Republic that take ex-
ceptons to any portion of his address.
Truly does it provo him worthy of the high trust
reposed in him by his countrymen, alike honorable
it is to him and them. 1t fully justifes the high ex
pec,ations of his friends, and must as much dsap-
point and chagrin his jealous opponents.
We could occupy much more space in commenting
upon document of so much value and interest, but
for the want of room, and with conviction that the
time of our readers can be much better employed in
perusng the address and again. than in any
remarks Of ours thereupon, we forbear further re
marks at this time, and invite readers, one and
all, to read and ponder well the first communication
of President Polk to his feow-citzens
From the Batavia Spirit of the Times.
We take great pleasure in laying before our read
ers the inaugural Address of President Polk.
The crowded state OF our columns allows US to give
it but very brief notice but this is of little conse
quence, as nothing which could say would add to
the interest with which it will be read 1t commend,
itself to the common and judgment of every
Nothing could be more feIicous either in man.
natter than this admirable document and /
cannot fail to receive the hearty approval of every
truly American citizen 1t is every way worthy tn,
Chief Magistrate of the nation.
Pledged, as Mr.. Polk is to sustain the great prin
ciPles and measures of the party that elevated him t.
power he nevertheless gives assurance that the right
and opinions of his opponents will be duly regarded
and that he intends to be President Of the whole Uni
on, not Of part
His views in regard to Texas, the Tariff, Nation
al Bank, &c, are discussed, though briefly, will
great clearness and force and in accordance with tn