Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-01-17
MARYLAND.

Governor L!gon who has just been installed Ia native
of Virginia and alumnus of the University OF Virginia.
His inaugural! address Is admirable State papor and II
gives great pleasure to repubsh the following capital
extract
The installation OF franklin Pierce as President OF
the Republic owing momentous Issues supposed TO be
involved In the late Presidential canvass was marked by an
unusual exhibition of popular feeling and furnished on occa
sion of sincere 10 every friend OF hc Union ana
the Constitution To the manly utcrance OF the sound doc
tnes which characterize his inaugural address, the whole
country s!gnIhod its approval and acquescence my own
Judgment cordially endorsed the Views there laid down
the basis of his administration and with undminshsd
fdeuce In his determination sacredy TO carry them out
look forward able and patriotic administration OF the
general government.
l congratulate you fellow citizens, upon the harmonious
settlement of those asitang questions which a one time
threatened disturb the peace OF our country My imne-
date predecessor called 10 The discharge Of delicate du
Ties incident that agitation by most distressing caam
ties from repetition Of which hope our future may be
spared. 1t affords much pleasure TO bear my humble
testimony the ability dignity and rmness which charac.
tezed the official conduct Of executive in relation to
those deeply aggravated ssucs The sentiments which acu
ated him alike honorable ~ The Stae and 10 himself
and reflected truly the feelings OF our people They meet
my cordial approbaion and promptly every similar
OCCASION during my official Ierm shall those pncples be
maintained
The position of Maryland In connection with the discus
zion of the slavery question is Of serious import lie.
ing in this relation border State she Is so situated as to be
peculiarly liable 10 the devastating consequences OF anaca
orays upon her rights OF property Constantly exposed TO
the insulting of those who ruhlesy aim nt the
of losses from the ncusons OF nsdous foes by her con
guilty the free States and from time time challenged by
solemn provocaons deeds Of vengeance her peos have
exhibited magnanimily and patriotism worthy the highest
praise. paakng largely Of the chivarc character OF their
Southern brethren, and keeny sensitive 10 any infringement
Of their constitutional rights they have calmly and patient
y and aguin submitted wrongs and insults at The
hands OF few misguided zeaos for the sake OF peace and
rarerna relations with her sister States.
Maryland has sympahized with the foes oil the
Union 10 any quarter; she will stand by the constitution 10
the last. But will always firmly Insist strict inter
prealon OF that instrument 10 accordance with the es'
lablshed views Of its lus,rious founders.
The reserved rights Of the States must not be lost by
loose construction OF the sacred compact al the hands o the
Federal Government. Herein lies The whole danger OF our
existence nation. Devotion TO the Union must imply
devotion the constitution In a lis parts and strictly IN
compliance with all its compromises To profess respect io
Union without sacred observance In good faith oil all
the terms of constitution s nothing less Than treason
| in It's most dangerous and insiduous FORM
Happily for ALL the imminent dangere which threnten
ed shook the hearts of tho seInes
PATROLS and which stirred the souls OF our sronS men 10
high aud noble deeds have by the measures oil the compo
ise been .yeed seeds OF dsuniop not all de-
csyed Their fruits may still be forced lips, II
forfeiture obligations of the federal compact
permitted faithful adherence The invionblc terms
constitution and unatering protection OF the States
the enjoyment Of every right guaranteed ihem the only
nlalbe policy which will protect against the enemies OF
the Union under whatever name, and
on the enjoyment of those blessings which 80 obvious.
y held in for US by The future.