Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-03-09
INAUGURAL ADDRESS.

ssLLdw-CITIzESs Elected by the American
people to- the first office known in our land, | ap-
petr take the oath prescribed in the Constitution
am to comply with the time honored custom of
addressing those here assembled.
HE confidence and respect shown by my coun-
try.ulen IN calling me to the Chief Magistracy of
th4 republic of the United States, holding high
raftk aInong the nations of the earth has inspired
ms with feelings of the most profound gratitude
blt when | reflect that the Office which the par
tisity OF the people has bestowed upon me impo-
the r1ost arduous duties and involves important
Medicinal obligations, am conscious that the po-
si@ion to.whch | have been called, although suffi-
lint tatisfy the highest ambition is surrounded
by fearful responsibilities.
.Happay, however, in the performance of my
nfty duties, shall not be without the cooperation
OF the legislative and judicial branches of the Gov
eI{ rnents which present the common examples of
distinguished civil attainments and matured eX-
ptrience; and 1t shall be my endeavor to call to
MY assistance III the Executive Department, in
digduali, whose talents integrity and prudence of
cltaracttr, will furnish ample guarantee of the
faithful md honorable discharge of the trust COM
mstted 70 their charge. With such aids and an
hfnest Purpose to do what is right, hope to ex-
elsise, diligently and impartially for the best in
te:ests IF the country the manifold duties devolv-
ny upos.1 me- My guide Will be the Constitution
w.ich Ehave this day sworn to protect and defend
Fsr thesint expectation of that instrument, 81 a
lcok toehe decisions as established by the judicial
tribunals authority, and to the practice of the
gevern1ent under the early presidents who had so
lo:ge Share in its formation. The example of
tlsse ilrastrious patriots / have always referred
IL: vithsreverence, and especially 10 lie example
oS him syho was the Father of his Country. To
ctsmmaed the army of the United States-with the
ADVICE ct the Senate 10 make treaties-to appoint
ambassadors and other offcers-to give TO Con
gsess Information of the state of the Union and to
recommend such measures as are necessary and
t9 take care that the laws shall be faithfully exc
csteds these the most important functions en-
tr;isted 90 the President; but it may be expected
that shall allude to the views which will control
me- IN TIER execution.
She principles which shall govern me are that
ny administration shall be directed to the welfare
oithe country, not to the support of any partic,
lag section or any local interest / renew the dec
lasatIon have heretofore made-I now declare
my drln determination to maintain, to the extent
OF. my ability, the Government in its original puri-
tys and 30 adopt as the laws of my public policy
tf.ose great republican doctrines which constitute
tie strength of national existence. In refer
eI.ce TO the Army and Navy mostly employed in
aC.tive service care shall be taken to secure tie
highest condition of efficacy.
The fsrtherance of the military and naval schools
sustained by the hberality of Congress shall re-
-
lAs American freemen we cannot but svrnpa-
t.ze w4th the effort to extend civil and political
/. ,ertys but at the same time we are warned by
use experience of history, and the advice of our
beloved Washington, to abstain from all entan-
gang aliinace with foreign nations In all dis
Isates between conflicting governments, it is not
lass ouT,priviege than our duty to remain perfect
T. neutral with geographical position, the
Genius of our people in the advancing spirit of
CIVILIZATION, and also of all the doctrines OF reg-
ion, direct the cultivation of peace and friend
Il relations with all other powers. 1t is hoped
t5tit no internal question now arise which the
government, confident in her own strength and
resolution to protect our own rights may not set
tie by negotiations. 1t eminenty belongs to a
4@emnent like own founded on Il e moral
l3y and intelligence of its citizens, and upheld by
elr affections, TO exert every necessary resort OF
Honorable dipomatics before appealing to arms
i, contingencies l shall conform to these views
a.s be5eve 1t SO essential to the best interests of
ts,e country.
The appointing power vested in the President
iiipose delicate and onerous duties So far as it
i possible to be informed shall make honesty an
i:aspelsible requisite to the bestowal of Offices
atad thej absence of either that or capabity shall
II deer. ed sufficient cause for removal.
Il shall be my study to recommend such consti-
t9uonaI measures TO congress as may be necessary
aud proper to secure encouragement to the great
Interest, of agriculture, commerce and manulac-
tsres, II improve our rivers and harbors; TO pro
vide foHthe speedy extinguishment of the public
debt; y enforce responsibility the part of all
officers of the government. and the utmost econo-
nay in al public expenditures.
II is FOR the wisdom and flrrnness of Congress
atone, il which all legislative powers are vested
b. the Constitution, to regulate these and other
p4atters of domestic policy. l shall look with con-
htence 70 their enlightened patriotism to adopt
s<sch measures of Cancellation as may harmonic
conflicting interests and perpetuate that union
which hould be paramount object of our hopes
AID aspirations. l viii cordially unite with both
branches OF Government in promoting any object
calculated 10 advance the best interests of the coun
try congratulate my fellow citizens on the high
safe OF prosperity 70 which the goodness of Di-
vsne Providence has conducted our common coun-
Try Ilet us seek continuance of the same pro
ttcting power which has raised from small be-
gsanins to the eminence which we now occupyand
lst US deserve it, by prudence and moderation in
o{Ir councils, by well directed attempts 10 assuage
tAe bitterness which too often marks the unavoid-
able difference of opinion, by the PRONUNCIATION
end practice OF just and liberal principles and BIZ
enlarged patriotism which shall acknowledge 70
~ !i-sf- 49, ,.ose of our widespread repub-
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