The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1845-03-25
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SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH %, ls45.
PRESIDENT POLK IN NEW YORK.
We remarked the other day, when noticing
some expressions of censure INDUCED in by the
Albany Atlas, in reference to the course OF
Mr.. Polk, that with one or two unimportant
and inconsiderable exceptions, the Republican
journals Of the Empire State would be unan-
NOUS and Jealous in support of the President,
and his policy. That opinion will be sustained ;
and the following notices Of the Inaugural, ia
ken from sundry New York papers, will indi-
c~te as much:
a rrom tie Geneva GsTstte.
TIT tho inaugural .,,.:sess Of Mr.. Polk, is one
in all respects worthy Of he Chief Magistrate Of the
nation xvSnits. yls,r~hs ti' potica. OPT sAents -
Characterised as it is, by frank aud decided ex-
preston of the principles by which his administration
will be governed, these principles lose none of their
force by being expressed in calm and conciiatory
manner. Indeed the position Of Mr.. Polk, and the
manner in which he has conducted himself, since his
nomination, well calculated to allay party ammo
ing the nomination most Unexpectedly offered to him,
without any effort his part to obtain it, and having
announced his determination not to be candidate
for reelection, he occupies peculiarly independent
position and the people have every guarantee from
his known character for frmness and CONSCIENTIOUS
ness the discharge of Duty that the executive de-
partment of the Government will in his hands be ad
minsered for Their benefit, rather than for the ad-
vancement of any selfish ambitious views. The
tone of the address is strictly in accordance with this
elevated position; and while the Democracy of the
country safely place the most implicit reliance
upon his faithful performance of the duty of carrying
out the principles and measures the representative
of which be was elected, the spirit of the address is
we'll calculated to soften and molfy animosy, and
to present to the people, in all its purity and simp
city, the all.embracing benevolence of Democratic
principles.
AS a State paper it ranks high. Enlarged and
comprehensive views of the true public policy, toge
Their with evidently correct appreciation of the
duties and responsibilities which have devolved upon
him, emnently 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, Us well as an enlightened statesman.
From the Orleans Republican.
Agreeably with the constitution and the voice Of
the American people, James H. Polk duly inau-
gurated President of The United States, at Washing
ton, on the 4th inst. Tho ceremonies on the occa-
resting character, and Witnessed by an immense
course.
The address Of the President which give to-
day. to the exclusion Of almost every thing else on
our inside, is plain and comprehensive document,
md such an one as will commend itself TO every De-
mocr,t and friend Of his country. Ii is truly worthy
of the man, and the exalted station which he occu-
pies. No Democrat can arise from IFS 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 ha, avowed the princ-
pies of his administration, and the motives which
shall govern his official conduct.
The President aludes TO several of the prominent
political questions of the day. and his position in
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 manests a 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-
nv and national and aside from two illusions
we doubt whether there is honest or candid mind
ed citizen of this great Republic that can take ex.
ceptions to any portion of his address.
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reposed in him by his countrymen alike honorable as
it is to him and them. 1t fully justifes the high ex
pectations Of his friends, and must as much disap
point and chagrin bis 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 be much better employed in
per,lsng the address and again, than in any
remarks Of ours thereUpon, we forbear further re
marks at this tme and invite readers, and
all to read and ponder well the first communication
of President Polk to his fellow-cilizens.
From the Basria 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
bu, very brief Lotice but this is of little coDse
quepce, as nothing which we could say would add to
the interest with which il will be read. 1t commepds
itself to the common sense and judgment Of every
one. Nothing could be feicitous either in man
or matter, than this admirable document, and it
cannot fail to receive the hearty approval of every
truly American citizen. 1t is every way worthy the
Chief Magistrate of the nation
Pledged, as MIR. Polk is, to sustain the great priu-
cpes and measures of the party that elevated him to
power he nevertheless gives assurance that the rights
and opinions OF his opponents will be duly regarded
and that ne 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. with
great clearness and force and in accordance win tho