Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-17
PRESIDENT TAYpR'S INAUGURAL ,nooss'

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"PPoa' nolo 70 "Ke'he o'lh prescribed /
constitution. and, incortpIonce 81 d'"eu
rored custom, 10 adSess nosa Hn
The confidence and hhe r,snoc, - "sseE
cou ntrymen in calliname rc The cL;acu b
of the republic of Tin Unied ST.. mag
high rank among the sation or ,Lo nolc
inspired me With feelings o the mos, I'm ~
gratitude. But when lteAecyhat ,bo "a. Prc
their partially has bestowed irnosas ~ o"iye H
OF the most ardaous duties' and ;a, use
weightiest obligations, | am .opscio"' "'''se -
position which have been cded ~ eu va,
sufficient TO satisfy the lofties orb,;o''
rounded by painful Responsibilities II
however, in the performances ornv mn.
shall not be without the co-openion or,t
l'live and judicial branches ohhe 81. .l'
who present prominent exampleoC S,..;o
CIV atiainments and matured eAeriepcs z!
shall be my endeavor TO call 10 ny ass;s,,
the cxecutivs department, indivu,Is 49,
7lents, integrity, and purity of cIrnc,,,
ample guaranty for the faithfun,d r.
discharge Of tho trusts to be coro;,,oJ
charge. With such aids, and ubono.,
10 do what is right, | hope 10 eA,pto ~.
and impartioIly, for the best ie,s,,.
country, The manifold duties devol n,
In the dlschnrge Of these duliesny ~,
be the constitution. which this dn swe..
serve, protect and defend For ,hi,,....
OF that instrument, shall look 10 u H..
the judicial tribunals, established b t,,rl
and 10 the practice OF the governor,
earlier Presidents, who had so laron an,
formation, TO tho examples Of lhoSerl,s,,;I
trots. shall look with reverence. nd ssr
20 his example who has been by mary
the Father Of his Country.
To command the army md navy,r H.,
States. with the advice and consent IN.
10 make treaties and appoint anb,,Jo
Other officers :: TO give TO Congress ir,rc,
the state Of the Union, and to rec.aoo
measures MS he may deem necessarvso3
care that the laws shall be faithfully ,-.,,
the most important duties entrusted III.
deat by the constitution. and It mays
thot shalt chiefly alluds TO the prinp !.
shall control me in their execution.
Chosen bv the body of the people. ud.f
surance that my administration will bds,
the welfare ofthe whole country and nj
support of ony particular section or nr
interests. this day renew the declara,n,
hitherto made and proclaimed, my fxi
naiion- TO the extent Of my ability. 10 a
the government in lis original purify, an
as the bhs's of my public policy. those,
publican doctrines which constitute tht.
of Our nutional existence. In reieren,
nrmy and navy, lately employed with
distinction in actual service. care shall
TO secure Inc highest condition OF eiicisn
IN furiherance Of that object. the mild
nayaI schools. sustained by the llbenlGv
gress. shall receive the especial aiie0lol
executive. f. .. ..-
As American freer,en. we can bu, 81
in nil efforts TO extend tho blessings Of
political liberty; but at the same line
warned by the admonitions of history.
voice of our beloved Washington. to n5s.
all enionglirg alliances. In all disputes
conflicting governments. it is our lnleres,
Than our duty, TO remain perfectly aeut1
the geogra phical position, the genius Of
cal institutions. and the habits Of our q
advancing spirit OF civilization. and
trines of religion, direct Us to the cui
peaceful and friendly relations with
powers.
Il is 10 be hoped that no nterna,ionl
can soon arise which a government. co
It's own just rights, may not settle By
tlations; and II eminPnliy becomes n a
like our own, founded on the moraIiig
lIgence of its citizens. md upheld by
lions. 10 exhaust every resort OF honort
macy, before appealing to arms. 10
Of our foreign affairs, shall couioua
principles. a. believe them essential
interests and true honor Of the country.
The appointing power vested in the
imposes delicate and onerous duties.
3 possible TO be Informed. shall nd
and fiieity inGispensabe rs
he bestowing Of offices, and the obseni Fl
IF these qualities shall be deemed su6i
or removal.
II shall be my duty TO recommend s
utIonal measures to Congress as may
y and proper 10 secure The encourag'
BRO lection OF the Sreat Interests Of q
commerce. and manufactures TO im
'ivers and harbors; to provide for the
inguishment of the public debt 10 enio
accountability on the part of tho ofia
government, and the utmost economy ia
But it is for the wisdot ,
,rsss itself. in which all legislative pow
'ested by the constitution, TO regulate
matters Of domestic policy. | shalt
confluence TO the enlightened patro,
'edy 10 adopt such measures Of cor
nay hormonze the conflicting interest ~
o perpeiunte that union which shouI
amount object ofour hopes and affect
II any action on my part can be q N
promote an object so near the heart !,
who truly loves his country, will zaa
With the coordinate branches Of the
In conclusion. | congratulate my fe er
IN the high state of prosperity to whd p6
hess Of Divine Providence has condac hi
non country. Let us invoke a COZ no
he same protecting care which has