Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-03-10
WAsHISGTos, March 5, !
IL O'Clock, M.
INAUGURAL ADDRESS.


bed IN the Constitution, aud to comply WITH
the tine-honored custom of address':g those
here assembled.
The confidence and respect shown by my
countrymen III ealing me to the Chief Mag
istracy Of the t.epubilc OF the United States,
hoid'ns high rank among the nations Of
me eaf'h, MS inspired me with feelings OF
.ne most profound gratitude--but when ]
renee. that the office which the partiality Of
W. people has bestowed upon me imposes
fle most artuous duties and involves inipor-
'tant national obligations, j am conscious
that the posi- tion to which ! have been cali
ed, although sufficient 10 satisfy the highest
ambition, is surrounded 10y fearful RESPONSE
biities.
Happily, however, in the performance Of
my new duties, ! shall not bc without the
corporation of the legislative and Judicial
branches of the Government, who present
the common examples OF distinguished civil
uttalnments aud nlatured experience; and 1t
shall be my endeavor 10 call to my assist
ance in the Executive Department, individ-
uals whose talents, integrity, aud prudence
OF character, will furnish ample guarantee
oil the faithful ani honorable discharge OF
The trust committed to their charge. With
such aids, and al honest purpose to do what
Is right, hope TO exercise diligently and
impartally, Tor the best interests OF the
country, the manifold duties dey0lving upon
me. my guide Will DO the Constitution
which this day have sworn 10 protect and
defend. For the Interpretation OF that in
strunent, shall look 10 the decisions MS es-
tabshed by the Judicial tribunals as author
ity, aud TO the practice of the Government
under the early Presidents, who had
so large a share IN It's formation. The
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always referred 10 with reverence, aud
especially to the example OF hiin who was
the Father OF his Country. To command
the army of the United States--wiih the
advice OF the Senate to make treaiies---to
appoiai ambassadors and other ofiicers--io
give 10 Congress information Of the state Of
the Union. aud TO recommend such mea-
surcs as are accessory these are the most
Important functions entrusted to the pres-
dent but u may be expected that | shall
briefly Hiiude Ia the Vows which will coz
troll me IN their execution.
The principles which shall govern me
are thai my administration shalt be directed
20 the welfare OF tho country, aud hot To
the support of any particular section or any
local interest | renew the declaration
have heretofore mado--i now declare my
firm determination 10 maintain, To the cx.
tent Of my ability, the government in lis
Original purity, aud To adopt as the laws of
my public policy those great republican doc
trines which constitute the strength Of our
national existence. Ia reference 10 the Ar
my and Navy mostly employed in active
service, care shuIl be taken to secure the
highest condition of efficiency. Pie fur
sherance Of the military aud naval schools
sustained by the liheealIty OF Congress shall
receive the special attention of the cxecu-
tive.
As American frecmen We cannot but
sympathlz6 with all efforts 10 extend civil
aud politieai liberty but ut the same time
we are warned hy the experience uf histo-
~, aud the advice OF our beloved Washing
ton, 10 abstain from all cntangling alliances
with iorcign nations, In all disputes be-
tween conflicting governments, IL is not less
our privilege than our duty TO remsn per-
fccti, neutral whilst our geographical POI
s,ton, TIE genius o. our people IA the adsan-
eng spirit of civilization, and also OF all
the doctrines OF religion, direct us 10 the cul-
ovation of peaceful aud friendly relations
with all our powers. II is to be hoped that
no external question can now atisc which
the government, confident in her own
strength aud resolution 70 protect our own
F'gh's, may not settle hy negotiations. 1t
e"i'nentiy belongs Ia government like our
own, founded on morality and intelligence
oi us ctizens, and upheld by their ntiec-
lions, 10 exert every necessary resort of
honorable diplomatics before appealing 10
arms IN contingencies. | shall conform In
these views, as believe that il Is essential
10 the best interests of the country.
The appointing power invested in the Prcsi-
dent, imposes dciieate and onerous duties So
lar as u y possible 10 be niognct I shall make
honesty an Indispensable foquise 10 the bcs,cy,al
oi eiiiecs, aud ''e absence q either that a. ca
Pabhhy shat be deemed sufficient excuse far re-
moval,
IL shall be nay stud, TO recommend such con-
siitatlonal measures 10 Congress as may DO Me-
es~sa'y ana proper y secure Encouragement To
the great Interests u agriculture, commerce and
manufactures % improve eur rivers aud har-
hors; TO provide for the speedy cxtiasal.blnent
81 ihc public debt; 10 enfoFee responsibility On
the part az al officers cf the Government. ana
the utmost ceonomy IN al public expenditures.
IL IS kr the wisdom apd iigtunsss a. Congress
alone, IN whch an legislative pewygs are vested
hy TIE Constellation, TO regulate these and other
matters Of donieSie policy, | shall lCs.s With
CONFIDENCE 10 their enlightened patriotism 10
adept such measures "a cancellation as may
hafneH'ze conii'eis Interests aud peFpeiaa.c thst
ennn which should b paramount pbleet n eur
hopes aud aspifatieas ! vii cordially unite
with both branches 81 ;ae Government IN pgg-
noiing any clJeA calculated % advance the besi
interests # the country I congratulate my
islow-cisixens oa tie high ssaic AZ prosperity -
which the goodness, a paine rIo,ilence has
conducted oar cntnucn country. 1t as seek .
continuance 81 ihc sane protecting power which
has raised rs from siuail beginning to The enl-
inence which We now cccDpy, and BET Us de-
serve, by prudence sEd moderation in our couu-
ciis, BY well directed attempts 10 asSuage the hat
ierness which too cflen marks the unavoidable
difference OF oPin.oa, ~ the promag ,tiea and
practice of jasi and libesal p-aeiples and by en-