Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-03-08
PRESIDENT TAYLOR'S
INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
WAsutNc,ToN. Monday, Mar,


people to the highest Office known to our laws, |
appear here to take the oath prescribed by the
Constitution, and in compliance with time-hon-
ored custom, to address those who are now as
sembled
The confidence and respect shown by my
countrymen, in calling me to be the Chief Mag
istrate of Republic holding high rank among
the nations of the earth, has inspired me with
feelings of the most profound gratitude; but
when reflect that the acceptance of the Office
which their Partially has bestowed, imposes the
discharge of the most arduous duties, and
involves the weightest obligations, | am COLI
scious that the position which have been called
to fill, though sufficient to satisfy the otlesl am.
btion, is surrounded by fearful responsibilities.
Happily, however, in the performance of my
new duties, shall not be without able co opera
ton. The Legislative and Judicial branches of
the Government present prominent examples of
distinguished civil attainment and mature eXpe-
rence, and it shall be my endeavor to call to my
assistance in the Executive Department. individ-
unls whose talents, integrity and purity of char
acter, will furnish ample guarantee for the faith
full and honorable performance ofthe trusts 10 be
committed to their charge.
With such aids, and an honest purpose to do
whatever is right, | hope to execute diligently,
imparlally, and for the best interest of the coun.
try, the manifold duties devolved upon me.
In the discharge of these duties my guide will
o0 'o us 10y e"'"i "
Pie'ei'e, P'o'co' """ ueioIu' u, 'ie ihte'P,"-
ta'ioh OF liiat instrument siiall look 10 ,he oe-
clslon OF the Judcial TRIBUNALS established by It's
authority, and to the practice Of government I'M
der the earliest Presidents, who had so large a
space in its formation. To the example of these
illustrlous patriots shall always refer with rever-
ence, 81 especially to his example who in so many
ways proved himself the Father of his Country.
10 command the army and navy of the Uni
ted States with the advice and consent of tie
Senate to make treaties, and to appoint amblssa-
doris and other officers; to give to Congress
information of the state of the Union, and
recommend such measures as he shall judge to
be necessary; and to lake IRE that the laws
shall be faithfully executed: These are the most
important functions intrusted TO the President by
the constitution; and it may be expected that
Shall briefly indicate the principles which will
control me IN their execution.
Chosen by the body of The people, under the
assurance that my administration would be devo
ted to the welfare of the whole country, and not
to the support OF any particular section or merely
local interest, this day renew the declarations
have heretofore made and proclaim my fixed
determination 10 maintain, to the extent Of my
ability, The Government, in its original purity,
and 10 adopt as the basis of my public policy
tute the strength of our national existence
In reference to the army and navy, lately en-
ployed with SO much distinction in active service,
care shall be taken to insure the highest condition
OF efhciency ana In inrtherance of that object
we military auu N'Vai scnooiS sustained ny tne
hoerai'y or Toi1Sress' sl'ail lece'Ve the SPecioi
a''en'o'i VI t'ic c c
=, as hihe'i'"n i'ceu'eh VIC Iaiihol Dut syn'Pa
IN a'i " eNIpnu tnI oifssinse oi
We arc "tlneu Wy nc uu,lu ,, Vi history
ana ''ie voice ol our oeiUveu w as!iihSton' 10 ao
stllil ''o,. I,'ia,oes "I.i ia
tloiis' on az disputes pet"ueI co"ilichhs u0V
eiiie''' ~ 10 oul nv ieSS wan our uu
w. ~ io'i'o'n s.iio'y Aeu'iui' ""''e our Soo'
graPhcai PoS'lloh' tne genus oil our institutions
anu our PeTP'o, u'1 aHs"no.'s sp'Ii' u cNl''Za-
u' anu uooso ai,' tlo uic la'os 9. ici'Siuh' ~
Iect US 10 t'c cunVu va, Vi peaceiu' an TREND
y lo.S. .I WIN al o'liei Powtr'' 1t Is 10 De
noPeu ,ias no riternauona' question can no" a.
.,so, n,l .aoi"I y, oo" .' AZ ITO o"n
u, u"u 'esorou " Pio'oo' nS own lust
s"';, n'ay "T' oo.ie ~ Wis., ncso'iauo on, ana
~ o.i''rey oeSo .I su.e'n'',eHt l,ne our
80 90, 'o :i vi Wv ''i,I'N! anu i,lcii'Sehce
VI i.' CIV " mn uleo''ons 10
exhaust every Icsorl Vi hoioraole uipoInacy De-
"lc aPPediine ~ arms, III t'l' conduct OF our
lorGign relations, sl,al' conform 10 tlese views
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anu sri honor VI lne county.
"a? uppoih'nE power vested IN 'ic rresi'
eehl 'u'Poses uenoalc anu cnerous duues' 30
lar 40 1t 10 poSs,ole u NC i.or'ieu, siiall MAKE
honesty caPacty, anu lluelity tne lnuisPehsaoie
pre- 'eqn'stes 10 sIe pestowui Oh once ana ao-
sence OF ellher OF 'leSe quaii'les snail De DEEM
Ell suIlcieht cause lvr removal
IL si ~ DC my study 70 recommend such con-
sttn'l"hal measures 10 congress- as may De nee,
essary ana proper 10 secure encouragement and
Protectioh 10 lne great interests OF agriculture,
rivers aud harbots, to provide for the speedy ex-
tinguishment of the public debt, to enforce
strict accountability on the part of all officers of
the government, and the utmost economy in all
public expenditures but it is for the wisdom of
Congress ITSELF in which all Legislative powers
are vested by the Constitution, to regulate these
and other matters of domestic policy
shall look with confidence to the enlighten.
ed patriotism of that body, to adopt such meas.
ures of Cancellation as may harnonize conflict.
ing interests and tend to perpetuale that Union
which should be the paramount object of onr
hopes and affections On any action calculated
to promote an object so near The heart of every
one who truly loves his country. [ will zcalousIy
unite with the CO. coordinate branches of the row.
ern'heht
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