Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1849-03-10

sent prominent examples of distinguished civil attain
mehts and maturcd experience; and 1t shall be my
rhdcaVor to call to my assistance in the Executive
departments individuals whose talents, integrity,
and purity of character will furnish ample guarantees
Tor the faithful and honorable performance Of the
trusts TO be committed to their charge. With such
ads and an honest purpose TO do whatever is right,
! hope TO execute diligently, impartiay, and for the
pest interests OF the country, the manifold duties de-
volvcd upon me
In the discharge Of these duties my guide will be
the Constitution which, this day swear to 'prescrvc,
to protect, aud defend" For IT. Interpretation Of
that instrument shall look 10 the decisions Of the
Judicial Tribunals established by its authority and
10 the practice Of the Government under the earlier
Presidents, who had SO large a share its formation
| 10 the example Of those ilustrious Patriots shall
always defer with reverence; and especially 10 his
example who was, by so many titles, "thc Father
! 0! his Country"
TO command the Army and Navy Of the United
states; with the advice and consent Of the Senate, to
make treaties and to appoint ambassadors and other
oihccrs TO give TO Congress information OF the state
OF the Union, and 10 recommend such measures lac
shall Judge to be necessary; and to take that the
laws shall be faithfully cXgcutcd-thcSe are the most
important functions entrusted the President by the
Constitutions and it may be expected that | shall,
briefly, indicate the principles which will control me
| in their execution.
| Chosen by the body of the people under the
ancc that my Administration would be devoted TO the
welfare Of the whole country and not to the support
OF any particular section or merely local interest,
this day renew the declarations l have heretofore
made, and proclaim my fixed determination to main
TAM 10 the extent OF my ability, Enforcement in
It's original purity and TO adopt the basis of my
public policy those great republican doctrines which
constitute the strength Of our national existence.
In reference TO the Army and Navy, lately en-
ployed with so much distinction on active service,
care shall be taken to ensure the highest condition Of
efficiency; and in furtherance Of that object, the
Military and Naval Schools, sustained by the liber
atty OF Congress, shall receive the special attention
OF the Executive.
As American frccmcn, we cannot but sympahsc
in all efforts to extend the blessings OF civil and po
litical liberty; but, at the time, warned
by the admontiOns Of history, and the voice of our
own beloved Washington, TO abstain from entangng
alliances with foreign nations. In all disputes be-
tween conflicting Governments II is our interest not
less than our duty TO remain strictly neutral; while
our geographical position, the genius of our nstitu-
tons and our people, the advancing spirit OF cvza
tion and, above all, the dictates Of religion, direct
TO the cultivation Of peaceful and friendly relations
with all other Powers. 1t is TO be hoped that in
tcrnalona question can now arise which govern
mcnt, confident in its strength and resolved to
protect IFS own just rights, may not settle by wise
negotiations; and it cminently becomes Government
like own, founded on the morality and intcli-
gence of its citizens, and upheld by their affections,
10 exhaust every resort of honorable diplomacy be-
fore appealing In the conduct of our foreign
relations shall conform TO these views, as believe
them essential to the best interests and the true
honor of the country.
The appointing power vested in the President i'm
poses delicate and oncrous duties So far it is pls
sibc to be informed, shall make honesty, capacity,
and fidelity indispensable pre- requisites TO the be-
stowaI of office, and the absence Of either of these
qualities shall be deemed sufficient cause for removal
II shall benny study to recommcd such constitutional
10 Congress may BE- necessary and proper
TO secure encouragement and protection 10 the great
interests agriculture, Commerce and Manufacturers
to improve our Rivers and Ilarbors; 10 provide for
the speedy extnguishmcnt Of the Public Debt; 10
enforce strict accountability the part of all Off
GERS of the Government and the utmost economy in
all public expenditures But is for the wisdom OF