Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-03-07
PRESIDENT T'AXLOEI'S
INAUGURAL. A11nE2e.
WASHINGTON, March ). 1919.
Two o'clock, - minutes.

bcrs of the House Of Representatives Of
the United States, and thousands of Amer
lean citizens in front of the Capital, the
following Inaugural address:
Elected by the american people TO the
highest Office known 10 Our laws, appear
here TO take the oath prescribed by the
Constitution; and, in compliance with the
Ike honored custom. - address those
WAC are now assembled. The confidence
and respect shown by my courtrynen. in
calling me 70 the chief ma gistracy Of the
Republic of the United States Shedding d
high rank amongst the nations Of the
earth. have inspired me with feelings Of
the most profound gratitude.
Bat when reflect that the Office which
their partality has bestowed, imposes the
discharge Of the most arduous duties. and
involves the weightiest obligations, | am
conscious that the position To which have
been called will, though sufficient to sat-
isfy the l0!iiest ambition, be surrounded
by fearful responsibilities. Happily. how
ever, in the performance Of my new du-
ties, ! shall not be without the co-opera-
ton Of the Legislative and judicial branch
cs OF the government, who present prom
inent examples Of distinguished civil at.
tainments, and maturest wisdom.
And it shall be my endeavor, to call TO
my assistance in the Executive depart
ment. individuals whose integrity and pu-
rity Of character furnishes ample guaran-
tees OF the faithful and honorable discharge
Of the trust to be committed to their charge.
And with such aids and an honest purpose
to do what is right. hope to execute dill
isently ana nlpartiaily and for the best
interest of the country, the manifold du-
ties dcvolving upon me. Ia the discharge
of these duties. my guide shall be the
Constitution which this day swear to
preserve, protect and defend For the
Interpretation Of that instrument, | shall
look to the decision Of the judicial tribu-
nails established by its authority, and to
earlier Presidents, who had SO large a
share in its formation. TO the examples
of those illustrious patriots, | shall always
refer with reverence, and especially to his
example, who was by 50 many entitled
the Father Of his Country. To COM
mand the army and navy of the United
States, with the advice and consent ofthc
Senate 10 make treaties and appoint am
bassadors and other oflicers-to give 10
Congress other information Of the state OF
the Union. and recommend such measures
that the laws shall be faithfully executed:
these are tho most important positions
entrusted to the President by the constitu-
! ton; and it may be expected that shall
briefly allude 10 those principles which
| shall control me in their execution. Cho-
49,, lode pf .l,o t,c1ti = t,,irr tho
assurance that NY administration would
be devoted to the welfare Of the whole
country, and not 10 the support of any
particular section. or merely local inter-
ests, this day renew the declaration
have hitherto made and proclaimed: de-
Itermined to maintain, TO the extent Of my
ability, the government in its original puri-
ty, and to adopt as the basis of my public
policy, those great republican doctrine,
which constitute the strength Of our nation
al existence. In reference to the army
ana navy lately employed with much dis
! t!nction II active service, care shall be
/ taken 10 secure the highest condition OF
/ efficiency: and in furiherance of that OBJ
! lect, the military and naval schools, sus-
tanned by the liberality Of Congress. shall
receive the especial attention Of the Exec
utiye.
| As American freomcn. we cannot but
sympathize in all efforts 10 extend the blcs-
sings of civil and political liberty. VI the
the same time, we are warned by the adj
monitons and the voice of our own below
ed W Washington. to abstain from entangling
alliances with foreign nations. In all dis
putes between conflicting governments. il
is our interest as well as our duty to re-
main perfectly neutral: while our geo
graphical posiiion-the genius of our in
situations and our people-the advancing
spirit of civilization. and above all. the
doctrines of religion. direct us TO the cul-
tivation Of peaceful and friendly relation.
with all powers.
1t is to be hoped that no interna
,ional questions can arise, which govern
ment confident in its own strength and
resolved 10 protect its own rights. may no
settle by wise negotiations: and il emf
ncntly becomes a government like ou'
own. founded upon the morals and intellI
rcnce of its citizens and upheld by THEN
affections. 10 exhaust every resource Of
honorable diplomacy before appealing Il
arms In the conduct of our foreign re
la,ions shall conform to these principles
/ | believe them 10 be for the best interest.
and true honor of the country.
The exercise of the appointing power
invested in the President. imposes onor
Gus duties. So far as il is possible 10 b'
informed. shall make honesty, capacity
and fidelity. indispensable prerequisites II
the bestowal of office: and the absence o
these qualities shall be deemed sufiicien
cause for removal.
/, shall be my study to Recommend
such constitutional measures TO Congress
as may be necessary and proper to secur'
encouragement and protection TO the gFea
interests of agriculture. commerce. & man
ufactures: TO improve our rivers and har
bors; to provide for the speedy extin guish
ment Of the public debt; 10 enforce
strict accountability in all officers OF tn