The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-01-18
Inaugural Address OF Gov. Price, Of Nilsson Il

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The legislature OF Missouri convened on the Sd ins,.
We sabjon the inaugural address delivered by Gov
Price upon the occasion It will be that the gov
trnor refers in strong and appropriate language the prn
ciples and measures of Cancellation and compromise be-
tween the two great sections Of the country upon which
the democratic party united in its late victorious presden
tal canvass and which will doubtless be fully sustained
by the coming administration. with view 10 protect and
preserve both the rights and the Union Of the States
Fsosc- Citizens Of the Senate and Hou of ReDesertap,
In entering upon the duties of the exalted station 70 which
have been so ha.;engY called by tho people of our be-
loved State, irusi may be allowed to say that fully
realize the extent msgnituds. and i'm of those du
es and that feel In all s force, tho Embarrassment grow
ing out OF ousness OF my Inadequate quaRaa
tons to discharge those duties In tho
with my feelings and Wishes and the same time
conducive the welfare OF the peope and the state
But sincerely grateful to tho Oliver of all good thar
AN enabled to carry with me into tina, high off,s sin.
cere heartfelt und desire to render and er,c,
justice to all with whom may have official commuuc,.
ton that the laws faithfully executed the sov
eminent OF the State firmly and impaniay administered
10 watch with seepless vigilance, the nod int
and trusts oonfdsd to my aud custody to labor
incessany and with all the zeal and energy which am
capable for the and steady of our grow
ing State IN the career OF prosperity that lies open before
And happy aud proud to feel tina, my feo iz sn
who have long and constantly horored mo with their
indulgence and who have sustained with their friend
ship and confidence will continue look non nv errors
and faults with that charity which has heretofore chatsc
'erxed them, and in view of the truth thar perfection
vouchsafed even to the wiscs aud best Of our race
With these Introductory remarks, In which trust You
viii concur with me- rs being due both myself ard hi,
occasion, viii proceed, in accordance with established
custom and with long and invaluable usage to give you
brief outline Of the principles and policy by which my
wish aud purpose TO be guided during the whole my
official tenure. And in doing this, have bat hide css to
say than that the convention by which was nominated
aid down with great platform upon which
its nominees were expected 10 plan, themselves and by
which they expected stand fall before Tho peo
pie 10 accepting the nomination and conducting the
to successful tcminson upon principles con,
tutng that platform, feel warranted In saying that
would be absurd In any pretend that tho great
msjory OF the people had stamped upon 1.-THE seal Of
their APPRECIATION Impeled alike, them by sense OF duty
and by inclination, sbsl maintain my position upon il.
and carry outfits principles in good faith. IL would be ont
oil place perhaps 10 enter this occasion into
dsssration upon the subject Of democaiic primo ples
The people Of Missouri have manifested their sachmen,
them and their abiding ondencs in their soupdnss
and wisdom, by giving to them uniform and unwnverim
support for more than quarter Of century and IL would
he than absurd pretend Tint their attachment
them has in any manner sbs'vd 30 long, therefore, ~
the political Of the State and Of Unioa con
ted ssthey have been, II be known al The
successful psry will their power TO thoSs
prime pies which entered largely into tho conisst 10 far
however, am concerned the rights and eliuss Of mi.
notifies Tor time being shall receive ny hand,
all proper and b. coming respect. n gsU4E 1r : uu
cannot forego this occasion say that reioioed
know tLnt the series OF measures known ihs Com
promise hold the importan, and prom posisina which
they do among tho principles Of tie State and nstionI
plaacsms Of tho democratic parry or this ssr,ss the To-
gttvvsAvs lsw commands and reeeives tbeir rsspsc
pre-eminent degree They commend themselves to me by
heir wisdom and paoti.m. by their obvious and cenaa
tendency. If faithfully adhered TO, preserve The right
and sovereignty Of the States, and thereby become tb
surcst and best safeguard of the union Of be States
The approval OF thsss asures ty b. people hes bssa
made manifest from every qaarsr OF our county,
and in way well calculated teach dsorganixers fac
ion., and fanatics, OF every srsds and chasaotss tha,
there is an abiding love Of county and her ins,o
lions pervsdps the great body of peop,s upon which
we may rely with every assurance thst though
they have already been, YET win steer hroueh t5sr
nninjorsd .nd rejoice 10 the glorious and s,nns truth
thar oonst,u'ion and laws are s suprcrns snd
Union indissolube. Long msy that ruth be present With
TO soscc the hearts Of the aged and nerve those q
the young TO renewed moro earnest and energetic efforts
for The preservation of glorious Union and count
less blessipgsi It#. N
The subject OF railroad throug bou The
State will evidently engross much Of the ihougts and a.
tent,on Of our people Tor Tins No csn
feel more snHiey than do for the proper Developments
the resources OF ibs State, and oil he fonnd s~sy'
ready snd willing to 90 operate eordsiy With ro'
periec'ne such projects may be of uodovb'ed Pno
benefit But IL viii be highly necessary to use great sn
ton and discretion in keeping within boonds ~ n
orsnoixa'ion Ola railroad system. We admonishedT