Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-03-15
GEN. TAYLORS INAUGURAL.

YEN. Ia LOhS lNAUGURAL.
Below will be found the Inaugural
Address of Gen. Taylor, delivered on
the 5th-to. day one week ago.
1t was telegraphed to st. Louis and
issued there in the morning papers of
the 9th The Boreas No. 8, brought
tito this place on Friday morning, and
we issued it in an extra in few hours
after it arrived here.
But for the Telegraph, we should not
have had the Address before the last of
this week, and perhaps not that early,
considering the bad state of the roads.
With the assistance of the Telegraph,
and boats. and our prompt usual of it
in an Extra, it was distributed through
Howard, Randolph, Charlton, and Sa-
line counties, on Friday, the 9th, four
days after it fell from the lips of the
old General, in Washington!
WASHINGTON, Monday, March 5.
This day, at IL o'clock, ZACHARY
TAYLOR, President of the United
States, delivered to the Senate and
Members of the House of Representa-
lives of the United States, and thou
sands of American citizens, in front of
the Capitol, the following
JNAJTCJ1D hDDDECC
Elected by the American people to the
highest office known to our laws, appear
here to take the oath prescribed by the Con-
stitulion. and in compliance with a time
honored custom, 10 address those who are
now assembled. The confidence and res.
pect shown by my countrymen, in calling
me 10 be the Chief Magistrate Of the Re
public OF the United States, holding high
rank among the nations Of The earth, have
inspired me with feelings Of the most pro.
found gratitude; but when reflect that the
office which their Partially has bestowed,
imposes the discharge oil the most arduous
duties and involves the weightiest obi ga.
tons, am conscious that the position which
have been called 10 fill, though sufficient to
satisfy the lofliest ambition, is surrounded by
fearful responsibilities. Happily, however,
in the performance Of my new duties, |
shall not be without the cooperation OF the
Legislative and Judicial branches Of the
Government, which present prominent ex
amples Of distinguished civil attanments and
ma,ured experience; and it shall be my en-
deavor 10 call 10 my assistance in the Exec,
ulive Department, individuals whose talents,
integrity and purity OF character, will fur
nish ample guarantees for the faithful and
honorable discharge Of the trusts 10 be com
mitted to their charge. With such aids, and
an honest purpose to do what is right, |
hope 10 execute diligently, impartially, and
for the best interests OF the country, the
manifold duties devolving upon me. In the
discharge OF these duties, my guide will be
THE coNsrIru TIoN, which this day swear
to preserve, protect and defend. For the
Interpretation Of that instrument, shall
look TO the decisions OF the Judicial tribu.
nails established by its authority, and 10 the
practice OF the government under the earlier
Presidents, who had so large share in its
formation. To the example Of these illus
trious patriots, shall always recur with hon.
or and reverence and especially to his ex
ample, who was by so many styled the Fla
Their OF his Country. To command the arr
my and the navy Of the United States, with
the advice and consent OF the Senate, TO
make treaties, ard appoint ambassadors and
other officers; to give the Congress full in
formation OF the State Of the Union; 10 re-
commend such measures as he may deem ne.
cessary: and to take care that the laws shall
be faithfully executed-lhese are the mos
important duties entrusted TO the Presiden
by the Constitution; and it may be expected
that shall briefly alude to the principle;
which shall control me in their execution,
Chosen by the body Of the people, unde
the assurance that my Administration would
be devoted to the welfare OF the whole coun
try, and not TO The support OF any ParI'cula
section, or merely local interest, this day
renew the declaration have hitherto made
and proclaim my fixed determination TO main
tain, 10 tire extent OF my ability, the Gov
eminent in its original purity. and 10 adopt
as the basis Of my public policy, those grea
republican doctrines which constitute the
strength Of our national existence.
In reference to the army and navy, lately
EMPLOYED with SO much distinction in ACTIVE
service, care shall be taken to secure tn
highest condition OF efficiency; and in fur
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