The Arkansas banner., 1849-03-13
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to Che lligiest office known Co our laws appear here tc take the oalh prescribed by the constitution and, la eenspiance wifh time-hcnored custom to address theNe now assembled. The confidence and tho rcSpcri shown by my eountrynlen In calling me to the chief tnagstFscy of tho republic of the ned Siatss. holding igh rank among the nations of the earih have issPired ne with feeiinus of tho most profound gratitude. Bnt when reflect that the elre which tieir paEtiaiity has bestowed im. poses the discharge oI the most srsnans duties, and iasClses tle weighiiest obligations, am conscious that the position which have beea called to fill though sufficient b satisfy the lofest aasbltioa Is surrounded by painful responsibilities Happily. however, h tise performances of my new duties, shall not be without tue eo-operaten of the egisla- 1 tive and judicial branches of the govern,aeni who present prominent examples of distinguished civil attainmeais and matured experience; and if shall be my enaeayor Co call to my assistanee in inc ex- ecntve department, individuals whose talents, Ia, | togFity, and purity of character, furnish ample guaranty for inc faithful and honorable disohWgs Of the trusts to he committed to their charge Win such aias, and an honest purpose 10 do what is right, hope to execnc diligently and impartally. for the best interests o inc country, the manifold duties dcvelving npon me.
 In the discharge of alese duties nay guido will be the constitution, whch this day to preserve. protect and defead For tie interpretation of that instrument, ] shall look to tho decisions of tho judicial Tribunals, established by it's authority, and tO the practice of tho government. To the earlier Presidents, who hal soiarge sharn in it's formation, 10 the examples of those ustrioas patriots, shat look with reverence, aud especially ie his example who has been by so many styled the Father of his Country.
 To copsrnand tho army and navy of the United States. with tho ndvce and consent of the Senate; to make treaties and appoint ambassadors and other officers; io give to Congress information of Inc state of the Union, and 10 recommend gaeh measures ns he may deem necessary, and to take care that the laws sall be faithfully executed, tho most inl- portalit duties entrusted to the President by the constitution, md il may be expected that I shall chiefly aIIade 10 the principles which shall control 1 me In their execution.
 l Chosen by the body of the pcople, under tho as- suraace that my adn,inis ration will be devoted to the welfare of tho whole country and not to the support of any particular section or meaely local interests, this day renew the declarations have 1 hitherto made and proclaimed, my fixed deternna- ton, to the extent of my ability, administer the government in it's original purity, and to adopt, as the hasis of mF public policy, those great republican doctrines which constitute the strength of our national existence. In reference to the army and navy. lately employed with much distinction in actual service, shall be taken to secure the highest condition of efficiency, and, in fariheFancc of that object, the military and naval schools, sns- taiued by the liberaiy of Congress, shall receive 1 the especial attention of the executive. As American freemen, we can but sympathize in all efgees to extend the blessings of civil and political liberty butat the time We are warned by the admanitiens of history, and the voice of beloved WasAington, to abstain from all entangling l alliances. In all disputes between conflicting gov- ernmens, il is onF interest, less than our duty, remain perfectly neutral. while the geographical position the genius of political institutions and the habits Of people. the advancing spirit of civilization and all the doctrines of religion, direct to the cultivation of peaceful and friendly rea tions with all other powers.
 IL is to b. hoped Ina: nc international question can arise which government, confident ot its own just rights, may mol settle by wise negotiations; and t euiaently becomes government like our own, founded inc morality and intelligence of its cii zen, and upheld by eir affections 10 exhaust every resort Of Ii Eorsbie diplomacy, before appealing 10 arms. In the ooBdnc of our foreign affairs, shall conform To these principles, believe them essen tiei to the best interests and true honcr ot the county.
 The appointing power vested in the President im- poses deeate aBd oDeroas duties. So far as il is possible to hs informed, shall make honest capacity and fl.iiy indispensable requisites 10 the besowlug of offices, and tise absence of either of these quaii ties shall be deemed sufficient for removal. II shall Dc my dnfy to recommend such consiiiu- tional measures ID Congress may be 'cessary and proper to secure the encouragement and protec tiou of tho great interests of agriculture, commerce. and manufactures; Co impreve rivers and har- bofs; to provide for the speedy exiinguishment of the public dett 10 enforce strict accountability on
 
 utmost economy ia the public expenditures. But II Is for the wisdom of CoHgress itsei in which all legislative powers invested by he constitution, 10 regaIaie these and other matters of domestic policy. siIail book with confidence to the eught- ened patriotism Of tba; body 10 adopt such of conciliaion as may harmonize the conflicting in- terests, and tend to perPetuate that union which should be the paramount object of hopes and af fertions.
 If any aetieR an my part can be calculated to pro- mote all object near the heart of every one who truly loves his country, will zeaonsly unite with the coordinate branches of tine government.
 In conclusion, congratulate my teilow-eitizens the high state of prosperity to which the goodness of Divine Providence has conducted our common coauiry. Let Us invoke continuance of the same protecting which has led us from small begin nings to inc eminence which this day occupy; and let seek to deserve that continuance by piu- tcAee and moderation in ear coaHrIls by well-di. rected attempts to asSasge the bitterness which too ofsen makes unavoidable differences of opinion; by the pronaigation and practice of just and liberal principles, and by an enlarged patriotism, which shall acknowledge no limits other than those ot our widespread republic.
 
 T T0uching Stoyy--Hon. A. ": Stephens, of Georgia, in Feeeaf address at u meeting in Alex andfia, for the henefit of the Orphan Asylum and Free School of that city, related the following anecdoto:
 :" A poor little boy. in cold night in June. with