The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1849-03-13

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This day at iao'cIock, General Taylor, Prss's
dent elect OF the United Ststees delisssea % she =
Senate and House Of Representatives, end thoun
sands Of American citizers in front Of the Cups-
tol, the following Inaugural A1dr.ss: n.
Elected by the American peoplcte the hlRhept
Office known to our laws, sppesr hero scttts
the oath prescribed by ile Constitution, ana IN
compliance with the iims-honcred custom so aSr,
dress those who are now assembled. 4
Thc confidence and respect showed BY my J.
countrymen in calling me 10 boths CHIEF Magic
trate Of the Republic Of tho Dnned States hold-
ing hgh ronk among tho Nations Of the, ,caIih,
have inspired me with feelings Of the most Pre-
found gratitude. But when reflect that the Of
fee which their psftinlity haa bestowed, imposes
the discharge Of the most arducus dutiess and,
involves the weiehiest obligulious, Az. son.
scious that the position which have been called
TO fill. though sufficient TO Gil the ioftiest nmb:-
tion, is surrounded by fearful responsibilities. n
Happily, however, in the periormuncs Of my
| new duties, shall not be without the co-opsrn-
lion OF the Legislative and Judicial branches Of
/ the government, who present prominent exam-
lure experience, and il shall be my endenyor 70
call to my assistance. in the Executive, dsparl-
ment, individuals whose :afcnfs, integrity and
honesty Of character will furnish ample gusssn-
iics OF tho faithful and honorable dischuresef
the trusts to be committed 20 their chargss slA
With such aids, and an honest purpose ~ de
what is right, hope TO execute diligently, i'm
paniay, and fof the be st intetcsts Of The coun.
I Try, the manifold duties devolving upon me. u
the discharge Of these duties. my guide wilt b
the constitution, which this day, swearto pre-
serve, project, and Defend. For The inierprctl-
ton or tha. instrument, shall look 10 the heci-
sions OF The judicial tribunals, established BY itt
authority, and the practice Of the Govtmmcfs
| under the earlier Presidents, who had 90 lsrgsH
IN tfo InFra lf0, Z.
To tie Example Of those illustriops patriots !
shall always refer with rdverence, and espeeially
10 his example who was by so many styled Tho
sFatLer Of his oountry.'' sss sS5seg kaF
| To command the Army and, Nary Of ihe
| United States, with the advice and consent of,
the Senate, to make trenticr, and appoint ambAs--
sadors and other officers 10 give 10 Congress'if@
formation of state Of the Union, and to recon.
mend such measures as he may deem necessagys
aud 10 take care that tha laws shail be saithfu.
| ly executed; these are the most important pots
! tons intrusted TO the President BY the Consiiti.
ton; anu II may be exprctrd that shall briefly
allude to the prciples which shall coptrol mo ~
the execution. Chosen BY The will Of the peoples
under The assurance that my administration
would be devoted to the welfare Of the whsIS
country, and net to the supper, Of any pariico-
lar section. or merely !oeal interest. this DAP
| renew the declaration have hitherto made, and
proclaim my fxed determination 10 maintain
10 .he extent ol my ability, The Government in
its original purity. and to adoptns the basisofmy
public policy, those great Republican doetrinee
| which constituted the strength Of our NationRl
| existence.
In relation TO the army and navy, lately en-
ployed with 30 much distincting lin .aetiye ssf-
vice, care shall be taken 20 secure tho highest
condition of efficiency nd in iur.herance OF that
object. the military and naval schools shall q.
ceive the impartial attention Of theexeentive. ~