The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-03-14
shall briefly indicate the pffiaciplos whichl win

control me in their execution.
Chosen by the body Of the people under the
assurance that my administration would be de.
voted 10 the welfare of the whole country, and
not to the support of any particular section, or
merely local interests | this day renew the de.
claralion have heretofore made, and proclaim
my fixed determinatonto 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 doctrines, which
constitute the strength of our national exist
cnce.
In reference to the Army and Navy, lately
employed with SO much distinction in active
service, care shall be taken to ensure the high.
est condition of efficacy and in furtherance of
that object, the Military and Naval Schools sus-
tained by the liberality of Congress shall re.
ceive the special attention Of the Executive.
As American freemen, we must sympahisc
in all efforts to extend the blessings of civil and
political liberty; but at the same time we are
warned by the admoni!ions of history, and the
Voice of our own beloved WASHINGTON, to ab.
stain from enlangling alliances with foreign
nations. In all disputes and conflicts between
foreign governments, it is our interest, not less
than our duty, to remain strictly n"utral-
While Our geographical position, the genius OF
our institutions, and our people, the advancing
spirit of civilization, and above all, the dictates
of religion, direct us to peaceful und friendly re.
lSlation. with all other powers, it 10 to hr hoPeu
that no international question can now arise,
which a Government, confident in its own
strength, and resolved to protect its own just
rights, may not settle by wise negotiation and
it eminenlly becomes Government like our
own, founded on the morality and intelligence
of our citizens, and upheld by their affections,
to exhaust every resort Of honorable diplomacy,
before appealing to arms. In the conduct of
our foreign relations, shall conform to these
views, as believe them essential 10 the best
interests, and the true honor, of,he 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 Indispensable re.
qnisites to the besowal Of office, and the ab.
sencc Of either Of these qualities shall be DEEM
ed sufficient cause for removal.
1t shall be my study to recommend such con-
siituional measures 10 Congress as may be he.
cessary and proper to secure encouragement and
and protection to the great interests OF AgrIcul.
tllrc, Commerce, and Manufactures, to improve
our rivers and harbors; 10 provide for the speedy
cx,inguishment of the public debt to enforce
strict accountability on The part of all officers ol
The Government and the utmost economy in
all public expenses but it is for the wisdom OF
Congress ITSELF in which all Legislative powers
are invested by the Constitution, TO regulate
these and other matters Of domestic policy.
shall look with confidence 10 the enlightened
patriotism of that body to adopt such measures
OF Cancellation as may harmonise conflicting in
terests, and tend to perpetuate that Union which
should be The paramount 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 Jealous.
ly unite with the coordinate branches OF the
Government.
In concluson congratulate you, my fellow
citizens, upon the high state Of prosperity to
which the goodness Of Divine Providence has
conducted our common country. Let us invoke
continuance Of the same protecting care which
| las led us, from small beginnings, 10 The emf
rance we this day occupy and let us seek to
! hserve that continuance by prudence and mod
Grafton in our councils by well directed at
t,mptS to assuage the bitterness which 100 OF.
ten marks unavoidable difficulties of opinion !;
b, the PRONUNCIATION and practice of just and
liberal principles, and by an enlarged patriot
ism, which shall acknowledge no limits but
tnsc of our own widespread Republic.
AT the conclusion Of the Address, General
TAYLOR took the oath Of office administered to
him by the Chief Justice in The following
Words
81 do solemnly swear that | will faithfully
execute the office Of President of the United
States, and will, do to the best my ability
preserve protect. and defend, the Constitution
of the United States"
The ceremony being concluded, the Senate
retired to their Chamber; and the President,
escorted by an immense concourse, proceeded
to The White House, where he received the
congratulations Of a great number OF his fellow.
citizens.
CoNMEScED.-We learn by the Wilmington
Commercial that on the 22d instant, large
number of the citizens of Wilmington crossed
the river to celebrate the commencement OF the
Wilmington and Manchester Railroad. The
Assembly was addressed by DR.. Hill, who after
wards removed the first spade full Of earth.
Messrs. Wrigh, and McRee also addressed the
people, and stuck in their spade. Even the la.
dies, Lord love their souls, handled the rough
instrument of grave character, and removed
some dirt, 4 salute of cannon was fired, and
collation. ended the celebration. The viii.
minston people are ''death on railroads" 1t
is so pleasant "riding on rail-" Well, who
woundt if they coud?-North Carolinidn.
By Telegraph for the Charleston Mercury.
WASHINGTON. March 5, p. m.
The nominations for the Cabned officers