Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-03-15
LIGHTNING NEWS
Dispatches for the HaWk-Eye,
ADDRESS IF
General Zachary Taylor.
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prescribed by the Constitution, and in COM
pliance with the time-honored custom to
address those who are now assembled
The confidence and respect shown by nv
countrymen in calling me to be Chief Ma
gistrate Of the Republic OF these United
States, holding high rank among the ma
tons Of the earth, have inspired me with
feelings Of the most profound gratitude
but when reflect that the office which
their Partially has bestowed, imposes the
discharge Of the most arduous duties and
involves the weightiest obligations, am
conscious that the position which have
been called to fill, though sufficient to sa-
tisfy the loftiest ambition, is surrounded
by fearful possibilities. Happily, how
ever, in the performance Of my new du-
ties | shall not be without the co-opera-
ton Of the Legislative and Judicial branch
es Of the Government, who present prom
inent examples Of distinguished civil at
tainments and matured experience, and it
shall be my endeavor to call to my assis-
lance in the Executive Departments indi-
viduals whose talents and integrity Of
character will furnish ample guaran-
tee for the faithful and honorable dis
charge Of the trusts to be committed to their
charge. With such aid and an honest pur-
pose TO do what is right, l hope to execute
diligently, impartially and for the best in
terests Of the country, the manifold du-
ties devolving upon me. In the discharge of
those duties, my guide will be the Consti-
tuition which | this day swear to preserve,
protect and defend. For the interpreta-
ton Of that instrument I shall look to the
decisions Of the Judicial tribunals es-
tablished by its authority and to the prac-
tice of the Government under the earlier
Presidents who had so large share in its
formation. The example Of those illustri-
Gus patriots shall always honor and re-
verence; especially his example who was
by SO many styled the Father Of his Coun-
try. -s7- .ass ss
To command the Army and Navy of
the United States with the advice and con-
sent Of the Senate. To make Treaties
and appoint Ambassadors and other Off
GERS. To give Congress other informa-
tion Of the State Of the Union. To recon-
essnfy and oa 3aEe a care ne may deem nee
shall be faithfully executed. Insse are
the most important positions entrusted to
the President by the Constitution, and it
may be expected that l shall briefly allude
TO the principles which shall control me in
their execution.
Chosen by the body Of the people under
the assurance that my Administration
would he devoted to the welfare of the
whole country and not to the support Of
any particular section or merely local in
tere<t, this day renew the declarations l
have hitherto made, and proclaim my fixed
determination to maintain TO the extent of
my ability, the Government in its original
purity, and to adopt, as the basis of my
public policy those great Republican doc
trines which constitute the strength Of our
National existence.
With reference to the Army and Navy,
lately employed with SO much distinction
and active service, care shall be taken to
secure the highest condition Of efficien'
cy and in furtherance OF that object, the
military and naval schools, sustained by the
liberality Of Congress, shall receive the es-
pecial attention Of the Executive.
AS American freemen We cannot but
sympathize in all efforts to extend the bles-
sings of civil and political liberty, but at
the same time we are warned by the adj
monitions Of history and the voice Of our
own beloved Washington 10 abstain from
all entangling alliances with Foreign Ma
tions. In all disputes between conflicting
governments it is our interest, no less
than our duty, to remain perfectly neutral,
while our geographical position, the gent
US of our institutions and our people, the
advancing spirit of civilization, and above
all the doctrines Of religion direct us TO
the cultivation of peaceful and friendly re-
lations with all other powers. =
1t is to be hoped that no international
question can now arise which govern
ment, confident in its own strength and
resolved to protect its own just rights may
not settle, by wise negotiation; and it enc
inently becomes government like our
own. founded on the morality and intelIi-
gence of its citizens, and upheld by this
determination to exhaust every resort Of
honorable diplomacy, before appealing to
arms. In the conduct of our foreign affairs,
l shall conform TO these principl as be-
lieve them essential TO the best interests
and the true honor Of. the country.
The appointing power, vested in the
President imposes delicate and onerous
duties. So far as it is possible to be IN
formed, l shall make honesty, capacity
and fidelity, indispensable requisites 10
the bes,owal of Office and the absence Of
either of these qualities shall be deemed
sufficient cause for removal. ~
1t shall be my study TO recommend such
constitutional measures as may be neces-
sary and proper to secure encouragement
and protection to the general interests Of
agriculture, commerce and Manufactures
to improve our rivers and harbors-to pro-
vide for the speedy extingui<hment OF the
| public debt-to enforce strict accounta-
bility on the part Of all officers ofthe gov.
eminent and the utmost economy in all
public expenditures. But it is for the
wisdom Of Congress itself, in which al
Legislative powers are invested by the
Constitution, to regulate these and othe'
matters of domestic policy. ! shall looI
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