The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-03-15

JAWS, Of Mass.
Pat Master Gcneral-TsoxAs EwrSo,
Of Ohio.
Attorney Gencral--REvEaDy JOHNSON,
Of Maryland.
INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF GEN.
ZACMARY TAYLOR.
Fellor.C itiscas:
Elected by the American people 10 the
highest Office known u our laws, appear
here TO take the oath prescribed BY the con.
s,itulion, and in compliance with time-hou-
osed custom TO address those who are now
assembled. The confidence end respect
shown hy my counirymen in calling me 10
the Chief Magis,racy Of the republic Vi tho
Uni,ed. States, holding high rank among
the nations Of the earth, have inspired me
with feelings Of the most profound graft.
,ude hut when I rs6ec. that the Office which
their partiality hns bestowed imposes the
discharge Of the most .srduous. duties, aud
involves tho weighsiess obligations, am
conscious that the position which have
been called 10 till, though sufficient 10 graf.
ify the loftieat ambition, is surrounded BY
fearful responsibilities. Happily, howes.
er, in the performs nee Of nv new duties,
! shall not DO without the cooperation Of
the Legislative aud Judicial branches Of
the government, who pre.en, prominent
examples Of distinguished civil attainmcnts
aud matured experience; and il shalt b.
NV endeavor To call to nv assistance in
the Executive Departments individuals
whose tnlents aud integrity Of character
will furnish ample guarantees for the faith
inl aud honorable discharge of lhe trusts tn
he Committed 10 their charge. With such
aids. md an honest purpose TO do what Is
right, hope 20 execute diligently, Impair.
TALLY. aud for the hes, interests oil The coun-
try, the manifold duties devolviag upon me.
In the discharge Of those duties nv guide
will bc the constitution, which ] this day
swear to preserve, protect and defend
For the Interpretation Of thsl instrument
shall Ink 10 the decisions OF the Judicial
tribunals established by its authorities, aud
10 the practice Of the government under
The earlier Presidents who had so large
share in its formation. The example If
these illustricus patrio,s shall always hon-
or and reverence, especially his example
who was by so many STYLED the "Fa,hcr of
his Country" To command The ARMY
aud Navy Of the United States with the ad-
sice and consent Of the Senate; 10 make
treaties, and appoint ambassadors and 9th
er officers; to give Congress information Of
the state Of the Union: To recommend such
measures rs be nnv deem necessary; and
10 take care that the laws shall be faithful
~ execuled-ihese nre the most important
positions entrusted 10 the President bv the
constitution; and il may be expected that
| shall briefly nllude TO The principles which
shall control me in their execution.
Chosen BY the body Of the people under
the assurance that NV administration
would be devoted 10 the welfare Of the
whole country, and not to the support oil
nnv particular section, or merely local in.
iercsi, this day renew tho declarations !
have hitherto made, aud proclaim my fixed
determination to maintain, TO the extent Of
nv ability. the government in ito original
purity. end to adopt MS the basis Of nv pub
lie policy those great republican doctrines
which constitute the strength Of our nation.
nj existence.
With reference to tho Army and Navy
lately employed with so much distinction
aud active service, care shall be taken 10
secure the highest condition Of efficiency;
aud in iur'herance Of that object the Mill.
inrv and Naval schools sustained bv the
liherality Of Congress shalt receive the es.
pecial attention Of the Executive. A
American ireemen we cannot but sympa-
thise in all Efforts 10 extend the blessings
Of civil and political liberty; but nj the
same time we nre warned by The admoni.
tons Of history, and tho voice oi our own
beloved Washington. 10 abstain from all
entangling alliances with foreign nations
In all disputes bel tween conflicting govern
ments il Is our own interest. no less than
our duty, to remain perfectly neutral;
while our geographical position, the genius
Of our institutions and our people, the Cd.
vancing spirit Of civilization, aud above all
the doctrines Of religion, direct us to the
cultivation Of peaceful and friendly rela.
,ions with oil other powers. i 10 70 DO
hoped that 10 international question can
now srise which government, confident
in its own strength. and resolved 10 pro-
,ect lie own just rights, may not settle By
:.o snai nn a s,d - nsns Ia,