Washington telegraph., 1855-08-22

NIT the happiness of SO many millions to be
destroyed.
Il commend my friends. and with them,
the interests and happiness of our dear
country to the keeping and protection of
Almighty Cod
Let us implore the Supreme Ruler Of
nations TO spread His holy protection over
these United States, to enable US at all
times to root out internal sed;tion, to perpet-
uate to our country that prosperity which
His goodness has already conferred, and to
verify the anticipations of this government
being safe guard of human rights
The propitious smiles of Heaven can
never be expected on a nation that disre-
CARDS the eternal rules of order and right,
which Heaven itself has ordained"
In no instance since the commencement
of the war, has the interposition of Provi-
dence appeared more remarkably conspicu-
Gus, than in the rescue of the post and gar
risou of West point from Arnold's villain
Gus pcrfdy.''
1T would be peculiarly improper to omit,
in this the first official act. (his Inauguration
in 1881 my fervent supplications to the Al
mighty Being who rules over the Universe,
who presIdes in the councils of nations, and
whose providential aid can supply every de-
feet, that His benedictions may consecrate
to the liberties and happiness of the people
of the United States, a government institu-
ted by themselves for these essential purpo-
ses, and may enable every instrument en-
ployed in the administration to execute with
success the functions allotted to Its charge" "
we have abundant reasons to thank
Providence for its many favorable interposi-
tions in our behalf. 1t has been at times
my only dependence for all other rcsour-
ces seemed to have failed U.S.
IF we make freedom our choice, we
must obtain it by the blessing of Heaven
on our united and vigorous efforts"
Its event we leave to him who speaks
the fate of nations. in humble confidence
that as His Omniscient eye taketh Dote even
of the sparrow that falleth to the ground, so
he may not withdraw countenance from a
people who humbly array themselves under
His banners, in defence Of the noblest prin-
ciples with which he has adorned human
iiy."
Il was but the humble agent of favoring
Heaven, whose benign influence was so Of
ten manifested in our behalf. and to whom
alone the praise of victory is due
The free cultivation of letters, and aboye
all the pure and benign light of Rev4la-
ton, have had an ameliorating influence on
mankind, and increased the blessings Of So
cietv"
Il make it my earnest prayer. that God
would have the Governors and the States
over which they preside, in His holy pro-
lection and finally, that he would most
graciously be pleased to dispose US al to 30
justice. to love mercy, and TO demean our
selves with that charity, humility and paci-
&c temper Of mind which were the charac-
teristics Of the Divine Author Of our blessed
religion, aud without an humble imitation
Of whose example in these things. We can
never hope to be a happy nation
Time alone can blunt the keen edge
of aiffiiction. Philosophy aud our religion
hold out to US such hopes as viii. upon pro-
per reflection. enable US to bear with forti-
tude the most calamitous incidents of hu-
man life; and this is all that can be expect
ed from the feelings of humanity"
'.In looking forward to that awful moment
when | must bid adieu to sublunary things,
| anticipate the consolation of leaving our
country in a prosperous condition. And
while the curtain of separation shall be
drawing, my last breath will, l trust, expire
in prayer for the temporal and eternal fe-
licity of those who have not only endeavor-
ed to gid the evening of my days with un-
clouded serenity, bat extend their desires
for my happiness hereafter in brighter
world"
Il am not afraid to die Whether to-
night or twenty years hence, makes 10 DIFF
ference. know that l am in the hands of
u good Providence''
Such are some of the noble, pure, exalted,
pious and patriotic sentiments of the great
Father Of our country. Shall our country
ever look upon his ike again How true
the remark of Mr.. Clay. God has given
US one WashiDgton-we shall rever have
another ~ W j. T.