Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1849-03-08

On Monday, 4, y O'Clock, General zacHAns Tar
ron. President Of the Uned States delivered 70 tie
senaie and Members OF the House Of Representa-
,ives Of the Unied States and thousands q assem-
bed citizens, in front Of the CAPITOL The following
INAUGURAL ADDRESS:
Elected BY the American People 10 the highest
oaiee known 70 our laws, appear here @ take me
oath prescribed BY the Constitution; and, IN COM
nliance with afne- honored custom, TO address those
who are now assembled.
Tbe confidence and respect shown BY my Counz
tryrneh in calling TO be The Chief Magistrates
Republic holding high rank among the nations
Of the earth have inspired me with feelings Of The
most profound gratitude; hut when reject that lne
acceptance Of Tie Office which their Partially has
bestowed imposes the discharge Of The most ardu-
Gus duties aud involves the weghiiest obligations
am conscious that the position which have been
REALIZED 10 I'LL though sufficient TO satisfy the oiest
ambition is surrounded BY fearful responsibilities
| Happily, however, in the performance OF nay new
/ duties shall not be without able co-operaiion-
The Legislative and Judicial branches Of me Gov
eminent present prominent examples Of distinguish
| ed civil attachments and matured experience; aud
il shall be my endeavor 10 call 10 my assistance in
i the Executive Departments individuals whose Ia
Tents. integrity and purity q character VIII furnish
ample guarantees for the faithful and honorable per-
| Torrance Of the trusts TO be committed to their
charge With such aids, and an honest purpose TO
do whatever IS right hope TO execute diligently,
partally. and for the best Interests Of the country,
| the manifold duties devolyed upon me
In the discharge Of these duties, my guide will be
the Constitution which this day TO preserve,
protect and Defend For the Interpretation Of that
instrument shall look TO the decisions OF the Judi
cial Tribunals established BY It's authority, and 10
the practice Of tbe Government under the earlier
Presidents, who had so large share in its forma-
ton To the example Of those illusriOus Patriots
shall always defer with reverence, and especially
to his example who was, BY so many titles The
INoAa ~ kte Nntn " #
To command the Army and Navy Of the United
States; with the advise and consent OF the Senate,
to make Treaties and to appoint Ambassadors and
other Officers; to give 10 Congress Information Of
/ the state OF the Union, and recommend such meat
sures as he shall Judge TO benecessary and to take
care that the laws shall be faithfully executed these
are the most important functions entrusted 70 the
President by the Constitution; and i may be ex-
pectcd that shall briefly indicate the principles
which will control me in their execution.
Chosen By the body of the People under the assu-
rance that my administration would be devoted %
the welfare of the whole country, and not To- the
support of any particular section or merely local IN
teres this day renew the declaralonsI have here
tofore made, and proclaim my fixed determination
to maintain to the extent of my ability the Govern
in its original purity, aud TO adopt as the basis
Of my public policy those great republican doc,
trines which constitute the strength Of our nationa
existence.
In reference to the Army and Navy, lately EN-
ployed with so much distinction on active service
shall be taken to ensure the highest condition
deficiency; and in furtherance Of that OBJECT tht
military and laval schools sustained BY the berai
ty of Congress shall receive the special attention
the Executive.
As American freeman, we cannot but sympathiz
in all efforts TO extend the blessings OF civil and po
I,ral liberty bat at the same time, we wafnct
by the admoniIions of History and the voice oil on
own beloved Washington TO abstain from cntanS
ling alliances with foreign nations In al dispuie
between conflicting Governments i Is our lntercs
l.,aa dyrfo in
while our geographical position the genius OF GU
institutions and our people the advancing spirit
civilization and, above ALL the dictates Of religion
direct to the cultivation OF peaceful and irlend
relations with all other Powers. Il is 10 be hope
that no International question now arise. which
0 Government, confident in its own strength and re
solved 10 protect its own Just rights may not setti
= by wise negotiation and il emincny becomes
. Government like our own, founded on the moralit
and Intelligence of its citizens, and upheld by ihel
affections 10 exhaust every resort OF honorable o.
: pIomacy bslorc appealing 10 arms In the conduc
Of our foreign relations shall conform TO these views
believe them essential TO the best Interests an
. the true honor of the country.
The appointing power vested in tie President i'm
If poses delicate and onerous duties. So far as i
possible TO be informed shall make honesty, capa
r city aud fidelity indispensable prerequisites TO IN
bestowal of Office and the absence of either Of hes
qualities shall be deemed sufficient cause for remoN
IS al
1t shall be my study to recommend such constitr
!, i uOndl measures 10 congress may DC neCesSdI
and proper to secure encouragement and protectio
/ to the great interests of Agriculture, Commerce an
Manufactures; TO improve our rivers and harbors
= TO provide for the speedy exnguishment the pull
lie debit v enforce a strict accountability on III
part Of all officers ofthe Government and the utmo
economy in all public expenditures. But it is fc
the wisdom Of Congress itself, in which all legsla
!, tive powers vested by the Constitution, TO reSu
- hate these and other matters of domestic policy
shall look with confidence to the enlightened paiIio
ism of that body 10 adopt such measures Of coneiia
IS ton may harmonic conflicting interests, and ten
10 perpetuate that Union which should be the pari
mount object of our hopes and affections. In an
. action calculated TO promote an object so near n
heart ofeyery one whotruly loves his country, wi
i jealousy unite with the coordinate branches of Ii
Government.
In conclusion, congratulate YOU my fellow-cit
zeus uPnn the high state Of prosperity TO which III
Z goodness Of Diyiae Providence. has conducted OF
|; common counlry.H Let us invoke continuance,
! the same Protecting Care which has led as frol
small beginnings 70 the eminencc we this day occt
pr, and let US seek to deserve that continuance i
d prudence and moderation in our councils; BY vel
directed attempts assuage the bitterness which ic
oiiep marks unavoidable differences ofopiniun !; /
7 the PRONUNCIATION and practice OF just and liber
!. principles; and by enlarged patriotism whic
shall acknowledge no limits but those of our ow
O wide spread Republican.