The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1849-03-06
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of Arkansas, and Mr. Fickln, of Illinois John
son knocked down Ficklin, drawing blood
INAUGURATION OF GEN. TAYLoR.-At II o.
clock, to-day Gen. Taylor took the oath OF office
and delivered his Inaugural Address to the Sen
ate Members of the House of Representatives
the Capitol The National Intelligencer has the
Address in full, rerbatim, Of which the following
is an extract:
Elcctcd by the American people TO the high
est office known to our laws, appear here TO take
the oath prescribed by the Constitution, and IN
compliance with a time-honOred custom, 10 VIII
:icsS those who are here assembled. Inc conn
dence and respect shown by nay couhhymeh IN
calling me TO be the Chief Magistrate of repub-
lic holding high rank among the nations of the
earth have inspired me with feelings the most
profound gratitude But when ] reflect that the
acceptance Of the Office, which their partia'ity has
bestowed. imposes the discharge of the most ar
duous duties, and involves the weightiest obliga
lions | am conscious that the station | have been
called to fill though sufficient to satisfy the lofti
est ambition, is surrounded by fearful response
biliIics Happily, however, in the performance
of NV new duties, l shall not be without able
operative legslation and the judicial branches
OF the government present distinguished civil at
tdinments, and matured experience; and 1t shall
be my cndeavor 10 call 10 my assistance IN the
executive departments, individuals whose lnteg-
rity and purity Of character Will furnish ample
guarantees of the faithful and honorable perform
anre of the trust to be committed 10 their charge
With such aids and an honest purpose to do what
ever is right hope to execute diligently, Impair
TALLY and for the best interest of the country the
manifold duties devolved upon me. In the dis
charge of these duties my guide will be the Con
stitution | this dav swear 10 preserve, protect, and
defend For the Interpretation OF that lnstru-
ment | shall look 10 the decisions OF Judicial tn
tunals established by its authority, and TO the
practice CT government under the earliest Pres l.
dents, who had so large share in its formation.
To command the Army and Navy of the Uni
ted State, with the advice and consent of the Sen
ate; TO make treaties and appoint ambassadors and
other officers: 70 veCongress information of the
state of the Union: and to recommend such meas
,lres as he shall Judge TO be necessary and TO
take care that the laws shall be faithfully cXecu
ted these arc the most important functions en-
trusted TO the President by the Constitution and
II NAV he expected that l shall briefly Indicate
the principles "hich Will control me IN their exc
cuiion.
Chosen by the body Of the people, under the
assurance that nv administration should be devo
Ted TO the welfare of the whole country, and not
20 the support of any party. or any particular sec
,i1nal interests this day renew the declarations
heretofore made and proclaim my fixed determln-
alton TO maintain, 10 the extent of my abity,thc
IoiCrnmcnt IN IFS OIlSHlal puIH1s anu ~ 'tuOIii
q, the basis of nv public policy, the great Rcpub
liran doctrines Which constitute tine strength Of
our national existence.
Wi h reference 10 the Army and Navy, lately |
emrloved with so much distinction, in a tive SER
vice care shall he taken to ensure the highest con-
diiion of efficiency, and in furfherance OF these
Objects the military and naval schools, sustained !
hv tho libcray of Congress. shall receive the
special attention of the Executive
4 hints
t'lrzc with ali efforts to extend the blessings of
civil and political liberty; hut, at the time,
we are warned by the admonitions Of history and
hv the voice of our own beloved Washington, to |
ebS;an from cntanglinG alliances with foreign ma |
L ons In all disputes between conflicting govern |
mcnts il is our intention, no less than our duty,
70 remain strictly neutral: while our gcOgraphI-
cal position. the genius of our institutions and of
our people the advancing spirit of civilization
and above all the dictates of religion, direct us
10 the cultivation of peaceful and friendly rcla-
lions with all other powers. 1t is TO be hoped
that no international question can now arise,
which 4 government confident in its own strength,
and resolved to protect its own just rights, may
not settle bv wise negotiation. And 1t eminently
becomes government like our OVID, founded IN
the morality and intelligence of the people, and
upheld by their affections. 10 resort TO diplomacy
before anpcalinc TO arms In the conduct of our
foreign relations, l shall conform to these views,
As believe them essential to the best interests
and honor Of the country.
The appointing power vested IN the Presi-
dent imposes delicate and onerous duties. So
far as it is possible to be informed, | shall
make honesty, capacity and fidelity. indiSpen-
sable PREREQUISITES to the bestowal of fiices and
absence of either of these qualities will be
sufficient cause for removal.
If will be nv study to recommend such con-
stitutional measures to Congress as may be
necessary and proper TO secure encouragement
and protection to the great interests OF agri-
culture, commerce, and manufactures; TO I'M
prove our rivers and harbors; to provide for
speedily extinguishing the public debt; 20 en-
force strict accountability on the part of all
offices of the government, and the utmost e.
economy in all public expenditures. But it is
for the wisdom of Congress ITSELF IN winch all
legislative powers are vested by the Constltu-
ton, to regulate these and other matters OF do
nestle policy. shall look with confidence to
the enlightened patriotism of that body, to a.
dept such measures of Cancellation as may
promote the public prosperity, and tend to
perpetuate that union which should be the
prominent object of our hopes and affections
In any action calculated to promote an OBJECT
so near the heart of every one who truly loves
his country, Will ZedlOuSll UNIV WIN e-N ~
ordinate branches of the government.
In conclusion, I congratulate you, my lel>
low citizens, on the prosperous condition 10
(which the goodness Of divine-Providence has
conducted our country. Let US invoke con-
,inuance Of the same protecting care which
has led us from small beginnings to the emf
nence 10 which we have this day arrived;
and lei us seek 10 deserve that emineT C, by
prudence and moderation in our councils;
hv welI-drected attempts 10 assuage the
bitterness which too often marks differences
Of opinion; by the PRONUNCIATION oil jrst al d
liberal principles; and by an enlarged pa,ri-
eism, which shall acknowledge no limits but
those of our own wide republic"
Washington, March !.
A little after o'clock this morning, Mr.
Hannegan was nominated and confirmed as
Minister to Berlin; Mr. Donelson to Frank
fort. Mr.. Hannegan's appointment was soli-
cited at the hands of the President by several
Wing Senators.
Tie Government bill for the nayment of