Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-03-09
THE RICHMOND ENQUIRER.

Jbc entire space before the Eastern poil'co,
.,i from, Of The CARTEL, was filed by re uenss
multitude, as was also portion ot me puu" .s
arouad within the enclosure beyond. All hoiSes
ssnd carriaees were excluded ifom The squaic.
Cannon and the Shouts oi the multitude ahn"un
crd line appearance OF the President eject u VIZ
United States a 10 reading
;, bis ;naueutal address precisely al ia "cloch,
~ w" 49, concluded at about l oclock-a copy VI
which follows: n,,es
INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
Elected by the American People 10 Inc h'snes,
caire known 10 our laws, appear mere 10 Ane
The oath prescribed by the CONSTITUTIONS anu :"
compliance with rme-honorea CUSTOM, " nv
dress those who have Assembled
The confidence and respect shown by my coun-
,,vmcn in calling me 10 be the Chief Magistrate
Il q RenubIc holding high rank among me ma
,ons Of Inc earth, have inspired me Wi'h 'eeiIhss
- Tho most prolound gratitude; but, When re-
o,c, iba, The acceptance .. the ONCE which 'iei.
naIliality mas bestowed, imposes Inc aiscnaIs ~;
ne n,o.i arduuus duies AM, involves me "e'sn''-
~, .hi;oa.;ons am conscious that me Positioh
ub;ch nave been called 10 fill, though suiiicich'
- saIisty The Iulriest ambition, Is SURROUNDED ny
tearlnl RESPONSIBILITIES Happily, hoWeVe'' !"
Inc performance 81 my new duties, S'id'. ~. -
without able cooperation. The LeSsld'ise "n.
Judicial branches Of The Governments pies'.'
prominent examples oidlslnsuisned clVii d',a,'.
mems and malured experience; and Il snail DC
nv epdcavor to cali 10 my assistance IN Inc Exc
cniiyc DEPARTMENTS individuals whose ialeh's,
;n,eority and purity OF character will furnish am
ii. on,ranrrrs for The faithful and honorable per-
nrmance If the trusts 10 be committed 10 lhel
charse With such aids, and an honest purpose
Ia do whatever is right | hope To execute aii-
gently. impartialy and Tor The best interests u
lhc country. the manifold duties devolVeu upon
me. :u
In The discharge ii these duties, my guide VIII
be the CONSTITUTION which | TINS day sWear -
"ple.cIye, 10 proiccl, and defend. foi she w
ierprctaliun If that nSurnent snail lock ~ lhe
decisions oi The Judicial Tribunals established
by rs authority, and 10 the piaciice ol ne &c
yernmcni under lha earlier Presidents, who h:d
So large share in lis formation. To the exam
pIp 81 those illuslrious Patriots Shall always
defer with reverence; and especially 10 HI ex-
ample who was, hy 50 many titles. Inc Palmer
~ his Country"
To command inc Amy ard Navy Il The Uni-
TED States; with The advice AID consent IL '!Ic oc-
maize la make irpliitS ant Ia appoint amods>3-
dors and other officers; H. give 10 Congress lHlOI
malion III The stale Of he Union, and 10 recon-
mend such measure As he shall Iufee 10 be ne
ce>sary; and 10 take "a. hat he laws shali he
faithfully eXecuted--thr are me most import
AMI iuncliuns entrusted 10 the President ny ne
Constitution; amt il may he expected mat sha.i,
briefly, Indicate Ihepfucipes when VIII coh'ioi
me in heir execution.
Chosen by he body .! The people under me as
surancr maj my Administration would be devo-
led 10 The welfare .! the whole country, and not
10 HE support Of any particular section or mere
Nv ocai interest tins day renew The dfciara-
mons have heretofore made, and proclaim my
fixed determination IL maintain, 10 The extent OF
me- abiluy. lhe Government in lis original puf-
~ and II atop, IS the basis ui my public policy
those great republican doctrines whicn consti'
tue The Strength u our NATIONAL existence.
In reference 10 The Array and Navy, lately eni-
ploycd with so much distinction on active ser
vice, care shall be taken 10 ensure Inc nisheSl
conti,ion OF efficiency; and, in iuItherance OF
maj object The Military and Naval Schools, sus- |
tanned hy he iigc!aIi.y OF Congress. shall receive
the special attention Of Inc EXECUTIVE
AS American ireemen, we cannot but sympa-
thise in all efforts 10 extend the blessings oil CT
vii and political liberty; but, al The same time,
we are warned hy The admonltlons OF history, |
and tbs voice OF our own beloved Washington,
10 abstain from enlangltng alliances with foreign
nations. In all disputes between conflicting 10 ,
yernments, il is our interest not less than our
dut; TO remain strictly neutral; while our geo. |
graphical position, the genius OF our institutions
and our people, the advancing spirit OF clvllIza-
tion and above all the dictates oil religion d. |
rect us 10 the cultivation OF peaceful and friend
Is relations with all other powers. u IS to be
hoped that no international question can now
arise which government confident IN us own
strength and resolved 10 protect IFS own Just
rights, may not settle by wise negotiation; and
il emincnty becomes Government like our |
own. founded on the morality and Intelligence OF
lis citizens, and upheld By their affections, 10
exhaust every resort of honorable diplomacy
before appealing 10 arms. IN the conduct q
our foreign relations ! shall conform to these
views as believe them essential 10 the best IN
forests, and the true honor Of the county
The appointing power vested in the Presldea
;mposes delicate and onerou5 duties So far as
!; il possible to be informed, shall make ho-
nesty. capacity and Gielity Indispensable Prc-re.
cuisites 10 The bestowal o. Office, and the ab-
,ence of either Of these qualities shall be deem
ed sufficient cause for removal
II shall be my study 10 recommend such con-
stitutional measures 10 Congress as may Dc ne
cessary and proper TO secure encouragement
and protection 10 the great interests OF hsrl-
cnl,,,re Commerce and Manufactures; TO I'M
nroye our Rivers and IlaIbols, 10 provide Tor The
sneedy extinnuishment OF the Public Debt; TO
enforce s,ric, accountability on the part OF all
officers of the Government, and the utmost Geo.
nomy in all public expenditures But u ls lot
The wisdom of Congress itself, in which all le-
c-,slaiyc powers are vested by the Constitution,
In regulate these and other matters OF domestic
nolicy. shall look with confidence TO the en-
phtcneJ patriotism Of that body To adopt such
measure, If cancellation As may harmonise Con
dctiDs interests, aud tend 10 pcrpet'.atc thal
| Union, which ,hou d be the paramount oDlec'
Of our hopes and affections In any acton cal
| cnlalcd 10 promote an object 80 near Inc near
of every one who truly loves hIS country,
will jealousy unite WIN HE co-ordiha'e
| branches VI the Government
| In conclusion, congratulate you, my fr''o'-
c;,,y.n. upnp the hlgn stale Of prosperity t.
| which The goodness oi Divine PROVIDENCE ma
| conducted our common country. Let " iavokr
continuance 81 The same Protecting Care
which ha> cd n from small beginnings 10 mr.
| ,minencc We ms day occupy, AMI lei n> SEEK |"
deserve that continuance By prudence ana modt.
raiion in our councils; Ivy well directed attempts
| H. a>>uasr thu Bitterness which too often MARKS
| unavot-.b biz differences OF opinion; by he pro
unIea,,on and practice II just and liberia primer
! pies. and by an ,plar.et patriotism when shai'
acknowledge no liGlits tht those 81 OUT own
vide >pfeat Republic.
Cannon and The shouts Of he multitude an
| named he conclusion II he address, and the
GA h o! oiiicr was then Administered 70 The P'tsi-
DENT uftne United Safes b. hc Chief Ju>tic"; al
,rr which The members u The Senate, PRECEDED
| by ihr Vice President, Secretary, and Sergeant.
ar-Arms returned 70 The Senate Chamber.
The Seisean.a Arms d The Senae was
| CHARGED with the execution ofhesc arrangements;
and with III" Marshal 81 the Dr>fici Of Column
tia aided by me police ui The Capital was also
charged with he preservation OF order.
Their dnies were performed with CONNIE nda-
bic prompriiute and fidelity, though 10 preserve
| euire order in The galleries was entirely our Of
The question. Such rash as was mace, when
,he doors were first opened, have never expert
| enctt on any occasion.
The galleries we've Immediately filled 10 suite
| .,,;,n .nI all h., lpaiinu thereto