The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-03-08
Presidents Inaugural Address
By the Peoples Line.
telegraph ed to the Daily Crescent.

| WASHINGTON, March 5, 2 P. NJ
| To-day, Gen. TAYLOR, President of the United
States, delivered the following Inaugural Address
| FELLow-CITIzENs
Elected by the American people TO the highest
office known to our laws appear here to take the
oath prescribed by the constitution, and, in compi
ance with honored custom, to address those now
assembled.
The confidence and respect shown by my coun-
trymen in calling me to the Chief Magstracy of the
Republic of the United States, holding the highest
rank among nations of the earth, have inspired me
with feelings of the most profound gratitude; but
when reflect that the office which their Partially
has bestowed imposes discharge of the most ardu-
GUS duties, and involves the weghtiest obligations
| am conscious that the position which have
been called to fill, though sufficient to satisfy the
loftiest ambition, is surrounded by painful respon-
sibilities. Happily, however, in the performance
of my new duties shall not be without the coope-
ration of the Legislative and Judicial branches of
| the Government which present permanent exam
pies Of distinguished civil attainment and mared
| experience; and it shall be my endeavor to call
into the Executive department individuals whose
talents, integrity and purity of character furnish
ample security for the faithful and honorable dis
charge of the trusts to be committed their charge
With such aid, and an honest purpose to do what
is right, | hope to execute, diligently and impair
tally and for the best interests of the country the
| manifold duties devolving upon me. In the dis
charge of these duties, my guide will be the Con-
stitution, which this day to preserve, pro-
tect and defend. For the Interpretation of thatin.
strument, shall look to the decisions of the Judi
cial tribunal established by its authority and to the
practice of the Government through the earlier Pre-
sidents, who had so large share in its formation.
The examples of these illustrious patriots shall
always look upon with reverence, and especially to
him who was by so many styled the Father of his
Country To command the Army and Navy of
the United States with the advice and consent Of
the Senate, to make Treaties and appoint Ambas-
sailors and other officers to give Congress infor-
nation of the state of the Union; and to recon-
mend such measures as he may deem necessary,
and to take care that the laws shall be faithfully
executed-these the most important duties en-
trusted to the President by the Constitution and
it may be expected that shall briefly allude TO the
principles which shall control me in their execution
Chosen by the body of the people under the ASST
rance that my administration would be devoted to
the welfare of the whole country, and not to the
support of any particular section merely local in
terests, 1 this day renew the declaration have
hitherto made, and proclaim my fixed determination
to maintain, to the extent of my ability, the Gov
eminent in its original purity, and to adopt as the
basis of my public policy those great republican
doctrines which constitute the strength of our ma
tional existence.
In reference to the Army and Navy, lately en-
ployed, with much distinction, in active service,
care should be taken to the highest condition
of efficiency; and, in furiherance of that object,
the military and naval schools, sustained by the
liberality of Congress- shall receive the especial at
tention Of the Executive AS American freemen,
we cannot but sympathize in all efforts to extend
the blessings of civil and political liberty but, at
the same time, We are warned by the admonitions
of history and the voice of our beloved Washing
ton to abstain from all entangling alliances with
foreign nations In all disputes between con-
ficting Governments it is interest," no less than
our duty, to remain perfectly neutral; while our
geographical position, the genius of political
institutions and our people, the advancing spirit of
civilization and above all the doctrines of religion
direct to the cultivation of peaceful and friendly
relations with all other powers 1t is to be hoped
that no International question can soon arise which
a Government, confident of its own strength, re-
solved to protect its own just rights may not settle
by wise negotiations, and it eminently becomes
Government like our own, founded on the morality
and intelligence of its citizens and upheld by their
affections, to exhaust every resort of honorable
diplomacy before appealing to arms.
In the conduct of our foreign affairs, shall con-
form to these principles, as believe them essential
TO the best interests and true honor of the country.
The appointing power vested in the President i'm
poses delicate and onerous duties. So far it is
possible to be informed, shall make honesty ca
pacity and fidelity indispensable requisites to the
bestowing Of the Offices; and the absence of either
of these qualifications shall be deemed sufficient
cause for removal. 1t shall be my duty to recon-
mend such Constitutional measures to Congress as
may be necessary and proper to secure the en-
couragement and protection of the great interests
OF agriculture, commerce and manufactures to
improve our rivers and harbors - to provide
for the speedy extlngushment of the public
debt - to enforce strict accountability on
the part OF the officers of the Government,
and, to the utmost, economy in the public expen-
But it is for the wisdom of Congress ITSELF in
which all legislative powers vested by the
Constitution to regulate these and other matters of
domestic policy | shall look with confidence to
the enlightened patriotism of that body, to adopt
such measures as may harmonize the conflicting
interests, and tend to perpetuate that Union which
should be the paramount object of our hopes and
affections. If any action on my part can be cacu-
lated to promote an object worthy the heart of
every one who truly loves his country, | will yea
lously unite with the coordinate branches of the
Government.
In conclusion, congratulate my fellow citizens
on the high state of prosperity to which the good
ness of Divine Providence has conducted our
common country Let us invoke continuation
of the same protecting care which has led us from
small beginnings to the emnence which we this
day occupy, and let us seek to deserve that
continuance by prudence and moderation in our
councils, by well-directed efforts to assuage the
bitterness which too often makes unavoidable diff
ference of opinion, and by the PRONUNCIATION and
practice of just and liberal principles, and enlight