New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-03-12

We find in the St Louis papers the Inaugural Address

with nothing like shrinking apprehensions repair to the
post assigned not to sought for but in obedience
to the unsolicited expression of your will answerabe only
for fearless faithful and dscnt execution Of my best
powers ought TO be aud am truly grateful for the rare
manifestation Of the nations confidence but this far
from Tightening my obligations, only adds to their weight
You must sustain me by your strength When looking
for the fnment requirements you will
uumndfu of the great changes which have occurred
even within The last quarter Of a century and the cus-
quelt augmentation and compexiy duties imposed on
the administration both OF your home and foreign affairs
Whether the elements of inherent force Of the Republic
have kept pace with its unparalleled progression in terri
tory population and wealth has been the subject of
est thought and discussion on both sides Of the
Less than sNtythree years ago the Father of his Coun-
try made the then recent accession Of North Carolina one
of the subjects Of his special congratuaton at that
meut however when the agitation consequent upon the
rtFotutionafy struggle had partially subsidized when
were Just emerging from the weakness and cnbarrs
OF the confederation there evident consciousness
N Nigor equnl TO the great mission which wisely
oni mayely fulfilled by fathers. 1t not pre-
sumptuous assurance but calm faith, springus from
clear view Of the source Of power Of government cus
weak the born nation iutruscaly strong incon
siderable in population and apparent resources II has
upheld the broad aud intelligent comprehension of the
right and all perradng purpose To maintain the stronger
power II came from the furnace of the revolution tenn
pered to the necessity Of the imesthc thoughts of the
men OF mat Jay were as ratnotic-they wasted none of
| their euoges upon idle or delve spccuations but with
firm and fearless step advanced beyond the government
tai landmarks which had hitherto circumscribed the
limits Of human freedom and planted their standard
where has stood against dangers from abroad and inter
national agitation which has at times iaarfuy menaced
them at home they have proved themselves equal the
solution OF the great problem to understand what their
minds had been illuminated with by the dawnng light of
the revolution. The object sought a thing
dreamed of it was thing realized They had exhibited
not only the power to achieve but what all history ans
to be much moro unusual the capacity b. maintain
fhe oppressed throughout the world from that day to
the present have turned their eyes hithcrward not to
hni these lights cXtnguishsd lest they should
increasing radius
In this our country has in my opinion. fulfilled its
highest duties TO suffering humanity II has spoken and
will continue to speak only Dy its words hut by its
acts IN language OF sympathy encouragement and hope
10 those who earnestly listen tones which pronounce
for the largest national liberty But after all the most
amatory encouragement and patient appeal for freedom
will be its history and its ttiumrh- and pron
nenty, the power Of example, hut example be il
remembered can he powerful Tor lasting good whatever
apparent advantage may be gained which is not based
upon the eternal priciple Of right and justice
Our fathers decided for themselves both upon the hour
to declare aud The hour to strike They their own
judges of the circumstances under which it became them
to pledge to each other their lives their fortunes and
their sacred honHrs for the acquisition of the priceless
inheritance transmitted to us The energy with which
that great conflict opened aud under the guidance Of
manifest and muuiheen Providence the accomplishing
endurance with which it was prosecuted to its
nation we're only surpassed by the wisdom and patriotic
spirit and concessions which characterized all the coUu-
ellis of the carly fathers 0ne Of the impressive evil
euces Of that wisdom is TO be found ia the fact that the
actual working IT system has dispeled degree of
Soicitude which al the disturbed bold hearts and
overreachns nteectshr apprehension of danger from
extended territory. States accumulated wealth and aug;
uonted population was proved t. be uuiuunied The
stars upon your banner have become nearly thrcefod
t tt shores Of TWO EreL oceans ANA ytt THIS vast III
crease a territory and people hu, only shown selt
compatible with In" harmonious aoton OF the State, and
Federal government IN tue r'srecrec instituted spheres
but has afforded aGdit 0na guarantee the strength
ant integrity q both will experience thus suggested
ana cheering tho policy Of my aniuttfua will not
controlled by any tiud forcb1dngs &c eva from pvuat
sion Indeed is not to be disguised tha our attitude
nation aud position on the globe render Tho nc
evidently important for protection IL not n trfuur
essential TO the preservation Of he rights Of commerce
F.F u H.l I
VIII be through u graspin- spirit but win Yi. IT, oh
'los national interest and -ccnty. and IN q manner 81,
llth We have nothing in history or position To- in
Yte aggesiorwe have every thing to impress nppu s
the cultivation Of relations Of peace amity intend
LIZ f'iit i"aTe no plot upon or fair
and trust may sifly give tie assurance that 10 net
Mm ~, the bsSatiYt scope Of my constitutional control
WIN p' Tolerated Oh the part Of auy portion citizens
which e5unot challenge realy Justification before ID, TIL
n"u'l !" ~" ''lh4ci "'rld The administration would |
W u'".rtHy OF 'ohHtthe' at homo or respect uhroal
should IL cease 10 he influenced BY the conviction that 1
apparent advantage can he purchased pyiC. sp dear
al th''t ot national wrong or dshoHor
LII MT our privilege Nation to speak Of Instant
past THE striking incidents history rrJlrtr witt
instruction. and furnishing abundant grounds nr bnt,l
but II our past is limited future bouuduss The
obligations tat ttons the uueNlorci pathway Of "a
Yancymr1t wiA be imir-- iucjr duration hence
sound aad comprehensive philosophy should embrace no
!e5S the d'stnU itutt Than IL present lhu great
objects OF our pursuits people best TO b. attained
~ peace ana arg entirely consistent with the tranquility
AMI Interests Il the rest Of mankind Win the neigh
boring nations on Continent should cultivate Kind
an friendly ftlaEonS6e can desire nothing ia regard to
that 50 much to them consolidate I'll 4!r strength
and pursue tue path OF prosperity and happinrss IT. in
the course o. thelr growth We should open channels
Of trade and international intercourse must always
present. noble field for the moral influence Of great
people
OF the complicated system Of European policy we haze
heretofore been independent and from their tuuuiS
anxeties W. have been entirely eXempt wbne tLq
ARE confined to the ratipus with Which they originated
and within their legitimate jurisdiction they ea nat affect
us. except in appealing to our aymnatbieg in IN, css
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