Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-03-11
The Inauguration.

The Inauguration.
The b7cvity cf President Pierce's Inaugural Ad-
dress will secure it careful reading from all VINO
take any, even the slightest interest, IN matters OF
public importance while the extreme tersenesS ane
condensation Of its style render any attempt at max
ing an abstract almost impossible. There is not an
unnecessary word sentence, nor anything inserted
fur display or the purpose of taking 1t is such
blain and manly exhibit as might have been. and
was expected from the new President. He afirms
that the policy of lis administration Will not be
controlled BY any timid forebodings of evil, from
EXPANSION 1t is not to be disguised that the acquI-
stion of certain possessions, not now within the Ju-
risdicon of the United States, is important, II not
essential, for the preservation of our commercial
rights, and the peace of tie world. Should they De
obtained, it will be through erasping spirit but
with view to obvious National interest and securl-
~. and in manner entirely consistent with the
strctest observance of National faith. The PTesl-
dent dwells upon the propfety of just and paclnc
course in our foreign policy, but at the same time
the mos, perfect protection must be extended to our
citizens abroad, and the most exact justice and
respect must be required from all. The citizen
must realize that upon every sea, and every soil,
where our enterprise may cccA Ih0 P'O'NN'AO1 - 49,
flag, American citizenship is an inviolable panopo-
ly for American rights. This part OF the Address
will strike responsive chord in the bosom of all
who have not approved (and who has) OF the course
of submission of the late administration, IN dealing
with Cuban officials who appeared to possess full au-
thority to commit wrong insult but none to make
restitution or redress In this connection, the Mon
roe doctrine is emphaticaly re-afhrmed. AsregardS
the bestowal of public Offices, the President Will re-
cocnize no claims save those founded upon diligence.
integrity, and capacity; at the same time, that no
reasonable man will expect the administration TO be
so regardless of its responsibilities and OF the obvi-
GUS elements Of success, to retain persons known
to be under the influence of political hostility and
party prejudice in positions which will require, not
only severe labor, but cordial cooperation.
The President expresses hi, determination to carry
out the Compromise in its full spirit and strength
he believes that the laws enforce the rights of the
South should be respected and obeyed not with a
reluctance encouraged by abstract opinions, as tC
their propriety in different state of society, but
cheerfulIy, and according to the decisions of the
tribunal to which their exposition belongs.
The address is distinguished by purity of diction
and directness of expression, being perfectly free
from all those political c0mmon-Places' winch nave
gone to swell the dimensions, without increasing
the strength of many State papers of recent
times. 1t bears the impress of its "uthor through
out and exhibits full confidence iE the support Of
the people who have elevated him to the position he
holds, coupled with an humble dependence upor
God and his ovcrruling providence.
The day was rather unpropitious-the number
assembled in front of the East portco of the CAPT
toll where the oath of office was administered, an(
from which the President delivered his Inaugural
Address. was about twenty thousand persons. Tn
Address was delivered from memory, in a clear dis
tinct voice, with eloquence of delivery, AM
gracefulness of action, probably never before wit
messed on any similar occasion. The President wa
frequently interrupted by loud and enthusiast
cheers from the immense assemblage, and when h
resumed his seat, the air was, for some time, file
with joyous acclamatons