The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-01-15
Governor Ligon's Inaugural.

Governor Ligon's Inaugural.
Upon his installation governor OF Maryland, Gov
Lyon delivered an interesting and able inaugural
address. His views to questions OF domestic policy
stated with great cearness and frankness, and chaac
terzed by patriotic devotion to the internal interests OF
Maryland In regard 10 federal politics, Governor Lyon
lays down with decness and force the true principles
of the democratic party, OF which be is distinguished
member We regret that crowded condition prevents
us from inserting the whole address We are only able
insert that portion which refers to federal politics.
'The Installation Of franklin Pierce President
of the republic. owing the issues supposed
be involved In the late presidential canvass
by unusual exhibition of popular feeling and furnished
occasion OF sincere congratulaon every friend of
Union and the constitution To the manly n,terance of the
sound doctrines Of bic inaugural address the whole country
sgnied us approval and acquiescence My Judgment
cordially endorsed the views there i'd down basis of
his adm nistIaon and with undlmnshed condolences in
his liberalization sacredly carry them OUT look for
ward able and patriotic administration of the general
government.
% congratulate you, fellow citzens upon the harmo-
Nous settlement of those sgitatng questions which
time threatened TO disturb the peace OF country. NY
predecessor called the discharge deli
dures incident to that agitation by distressing
caiamiiies from a repetition oil which hope future
may DO spared 1t affords much pleasure bear my
humble testimony the ability, dignity, and frmness
which cha seterzed the official condaet of executive
relation those deeply aggravated issues The
tmants which acuated him were alike honorable TO the
State and himself and reflected truly tho feelings OF
people. They meet my cordial appreciation. and
promptly, every similar occasion, during my official
term, shall those principles be maintained
The position Of Maryland in with the dis
cussion OF the slavery question OF serious import
Being thus relation border State she Ia suared
peculiarly liable TO the devastating consequences OF
isnateal ofays upon her rights OF property Constantly
exposed insulting OF those who ruthe.sly
aim at the Accomplishment of their wild schemes, and
hourly danger OF losses from the ncufsons of nsdiou
foes by her contguy the free States and from timo
challenged bY solemn provocaIons TO deeds OF
geancs her people have exhibited nsgnanlmy and pa
trotsm worthy highest praise Paunkog largely OF
The chiyaric character OF their soothen brehren and
oily sensitive any Infringement of their constitutional
Rights they have calmly and patiently, time and again.
submitted wrong. and insults at the hands Of few mis-
guided zeslot. for the sake Of and fa,ena ela
tous with her slater Stsies
"Mtfyland has sympalhized with the foes Of the
Union In any quarters she viii stand by the constitution to
tie last Bot will always firmly insist strict inter-
pre- that instrument ia just accordance with the
tabished views Of its iliusIious founder
THE reserved rights oil the States must not be lost by
construction OF the sacred compact at the hands OF the
federal gov eminent Herein lies the whole danger Of
existence nation. Devotion TO the Union imply
the Constitution Ia ali i parts, and strictly In
con pance with all It's compromises. To profess respect
FOR the Union sscred Observance IN good faith OF
ils most dangerous and insidious form.
"HApply for all, the imminent dangers which threat
confederscywhich shook the hearts OF the
patriots and which stirred the souls OF strong men
10 high and noble deedhave by the OF the Com
promise boon Bu, The seeds of disonion not
decaycd Their bitter fruits may sill he forced TO ou
lips. iotsufe Of the obligations Of tho federal
pact be permitted fhithin adherence 70 the inYio
Die terms Of The oonStuou, and unfsl,etng pfoec
lion Of the States n the enjoyment Of every night guaran
lied them is the only nlsible policy which viii protect
asaln the enemies Of tue Union under Whatever name
and secure TO as nation the enjoyment Of those bless
inKs which obviously held ia store or US oy ue ="
tnre.
81 cannot conclude without giving emphatic expression
10 the high entertain OF the importance OF pesev
ing the good faith OF sacred and nvolae To do
thi. efeorually, should maintain just economy In
pu be oxpe and honestly apply without improper
diversion all the APATHY our laws Tor the
payment our debt The people may always be relied
upon TO bear full share OF the public burden when
ever the interest and honor Of the State demand n
should not rom an nnmanly testiveness under temporary
ssaces the public good, iurther lessen our snnna In
while 20 large an amount oil the public Debt remains
npaid This policy would, IN my judgment. meet the
ppblio Appreciation and the Time promoro the |
solid interests cf that steadily expanding trade and
m cree which The enterprise Of citizens, well the
OF States, have for many years sdn
lously abored develop. Our commerce, nufac-
lures and mechanic es, mines, canals and roads
our in proved agriculture have wonderfully added to the
aggregate wealth Of the State daring the last years
TO conduct them with profit AMI advantage, large capital
not only becoming and desirable bur sbso
lately ndispensahe II Is due to thess great interests
well ourselves, that suspicion doubt should be
felt anywhere OF the esoote purpose OF State a, any
sacrifice discharge fully all her obligations
." have houghr proper, elowciiizeus thus briefly Ia
enonoise ny you Of he leading topics
ghich may nsni mr. attention your esscuive oR-
Ger. While shall rely upon the wisdom Of the legislative
branches OF The to aid in honest and u
dcious administration Of the public ahsir sbs under