The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-03-06

try upon these orecurrng aaI cheering evidences Of
capacity for selgovernmsnt Let hope that the sub
lime spectacle which witness be repeated
often the people shall desire change of rulers and that
this rated constitution and hi, glorious Union may
endure forever
The members of the late Cabinet entered the chamber
at 10 minutes past l2 o'clock.
AT half past IL, the Presiden elect and ex President
appeared at the door, where they met by the Com
mee OF Arrangements and conducted TO seats prepared
for them in front OF the Secretary's desk.
Immediately afterwards, those assembled the lloer of
the Senate proceeded 10 the eastern poco OF the Capitol
in the following order:
The Marshal of the District of Columbia.
The Supreme Court OF the United States.
The Sergeant al arms of the Senate.
The Committee of Arrangements
The President elect and eyPresident.
The Vice President, Vice President and Secretary
OF the Senate
The members of the Senate
The Diplomatic Corps.
The Mayors of Washington and Georgetown, and the
other persons admitted on the floor OF the Senate.
On reaching the front OF the potco the President elect
and Chief Justice took the seats provided fer them
The eX President. the Committee of Arrangements
and tho Associate Justices OF the Supreme Court.
pied position several feet in the of the President
elect and Chief Justice.
The Vice President ex Vice Presidents, Secretary and
members Of the Senate occupied seats arranged in par
allel lines next in
The Diplomatic Corps occupied the next position; and
the space Immediately in their rear assigned TO the
late Speaker Clerk, and members OF the House al Rep
resentatives. and members elect OF the House.
The ladies' having filled the remaining unoccuped
space on the porico and order being restored
The PRESIDENT elect addressed The audience as
follows:
Elected by ,hs American people to the highest office
known laws appear here to take the oath pre-
scrbed by the and, in compliance with
time hoiored custom, address those who
bled
The confidence and respect shown by my countrymen in
ling he the Chief Magistrate of u republic holding
high tank among the nations of the earth, have inspired
with feelings Of the most profound gratitude but,
when | rcf that the acceptance of the Office which
the arduous duties, and involves the weigLest
obligations, l conscious that the position which
have been called to fill, though sufficient satisfy the
of,ies ambition, is surrounded by fearful responsibilities
Happily however, in the performance of my dntes,
shall b. without able cooperation. The legislative
and judicial branches OF the government prominent
examples OF distinguished civil attanments and matured
experience and shall he my endeavor to call to my
assistance in the executive departments individuals whose
talents integrity md purity of character will furnish
pie guarantees for the faithful and honorable performance of
the to be committed to their charge With such aids
and honest purpose do whatever is right hope
execute diligently, partiay for the best
the country, tho manifold duties devoved upon
In the discharge of these duties guide will be the
constitution which this day 'pIeserve protect
and defend" For the interpretation of that instrument
shall look the decisions of the Judicial tribunals esab
shed by its authority, and the practice OF the govern
under the earlier Presidents who had large share
its Formation. To the example of those nsous pat
riots, shall always defer with reverence; and especially
his example who by many titles the Father OF
his Country"
To command the army and navy of the United States
with the advice and Of the Senate make treaties
and appoint ambassadors and other officers give
Congress Information OF tho ofhe Union, and recon-
mend such measures he shall judge to be necessary
and take that the laws shall be faithfully executed
these the most important functions intrused the
President by the constitutions and be expected that
SHALL brahy, Indicate princi pies WHICH will control
me in their execution.
Chosen by the body of the people under tho
that my administration would be devoted the welfare
of the whole county, and not to the support of any pac
uar section merely local interest, this day the
declarations have heiet ,fore made, and proclaim my
fixed determination to maintain, the OF abi
y the in its original purity and adopt the
basis of my public policy those great republican doctrines
which constit ute the strength OF national existence
In reference the army and navy, lately employed will,
much distinction active service, shall be taken
insure the highest condition Of efficiency; and. in fur.
theranse of that object the military and naval schools.
tanned by the boray of Congress- shall receive the spe-
cal aiten ton OF the Executive.
Az American freemen, we not but sympathizc in all
extend the blessings of civil and political liberty
but the time, warned by the admonitions
OF history, and the voice OF own beloved Washington,
abstain from en,nglng alliances with foreign nations
In all disputes between conflicting governments it is
interest, less than duty remain strictly neutral
while geographical position the genius Of our instiu
tons and people, tho advancing spirit Of civilization
and. above ALL the dictates OF religion direct cu
tvation of peaceful and friendly relations with all
powers is be hoped that International question
arise which government, confident in its own
strength and resolved To protect its rights moi
setds by wise negotiation and ii an,inenily
govern like own founded the ity and in
tegencs of its citizens and upheld by their affections
every Of honorable diplomacy before appeal
ing la the conduct of foreign relations shall
these views believe them essential to the
best interests and the true honor of The country.
The appointing power vested in tho President impose.
delicate and duties. So far is possible
informed shall make honesty, capacity, and fidelity in
dispsnsabc prerequisites to the besiowa Of Office, and the
absence of either OF these qualities snail be deemed suicen
cause for removal.
1t shall be my study to recommend such constitutional
Congress may be necessary aud proper
encouragement and protection the great Interests
of agriculture, commerce, and manufactures improve
and harbor provide for the speedy
ment OF the public debt enlos, strict accounta
on the part public expenditures Bnt is for
dom of Congress ITSELF which all legislative powers
by constitution TO regulate these and other mat
ters of domestic policy shall look with confidence thu
ned pa trotism of that body adopt such
ures of cancellation may harmonize conflicting inter
e.ts and tend perpetuate that Union which should
the paramount object OF our hopes aud affections In
action calculated promote object so the heart
| every one who truly loves his country will zealous
with the co ordinate branches of the government
| In conclusion, | congratulate you, my ielow-czens
upon the high Of prosperity which the goodness
Divine Providence has conducted our common country
Let invoke continuance OF the Protecting Car
which has led us from small beginnings to the emnenc
we this day occupy, and let seek to deserve that