The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-04
NEVADA, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 1857.
The Inauguration.

The Inauguration.
Mr.. Buchanan will to-day be invested with
the functions of Chief Magistrate Of the Repub-
lie. In assuming the duties of the high Office
to which he has been called by the suffrages of
free people he will be surrounded with all that
can minister to human pride. From accounts
received by the late steamer, we are led to infer
that the concourse will be greater on this, at the
federal metropolis than on any former occasion
of tn EMANCIPATION Of a new President. Months
and northern lines of Rail Road leading to the
seat of government have been arranging with
large companies, military and civic, and 1t
seems that so numerous have been the applica-
lions for conveyance to the capitol that many of
them they have been compelled to decline even
with the vast facilities at their command Pre-
parations on magnificent scale we're being
made TO render the spectacle of the Inauguration
Of o character as imposing as possible, consis-
tent with the sentiments and tastes of Demo-
cratic people. The lesson which the event will
inspire in man Of the experience and wisdom
Of the Statesman of Wheatland, will be only the
more impressive and useful Instead of Offer
ing stimulus to selfish glory, the pageantry by
which he will be surrounded will with him prove
a more solemn admonition of the responsible
ties of Office
Mr. Buchanan is, we believe, able to compre-
hend the full measure of the duties Of the posi-
tion, and the extraordinary difficulties which at
this time beset the national career That his
principles, instincts and affections are broad and
national, is attested by a long life devoted to
the public interests; period embracing all the
great issues, it may be presumed, arising under
the constitution lie has already upon the sub
jects of our foreign and domestic affairs, given
evidence Of the policy which is to direct his ad-
ministratlon. In advance of his election he had
repeatedly declared his adherence to the doc
trine which excludes the interference of the Ell-
ropean governments in matters pertaining to
the American contincnt-He has proclaimed his
purpose to use all just and honorable means for
the acquisition Of the Island of Cuba, for reas-
ons wholly satisfactory to those who appreciate
the position of the island with reference to Its
geographical position, and its command of the
great future highway for the commerce of the
world. Other reasons of diplomatic character
have contributed to render this object one of
high moment at this time, and will, perhaps
within the course of his administration, prompt
him to institute decided measures towards the
acquisition of the Queen of the Antilles.
This object, and the measures relating to it,
however important, will nevertheless be defer
red to one paramount In value and of superior
magnitude-that Is to restore peace and conf
dence to the Union now unhappily deranged by
the clashng Of sectional opinions and interests
On the subject of Kansas and its future destiny
that he entertans one sentiment in common
with the whole north is natural and win afford
no cause Of offense TO those of the south. His
personal and perhaps ardent wish has been ex-
pressed in the Senate of the U. S., by the Hon.
VIM. Bigler, that Kansas may take her place In
the wide arch of the Union as free State. This
sentiment recognized as emanating from Mr..
Buchanan himself was received in the south gen.
orally without complaint The more respecta-
BILE portion of the press Of that section, have de-
clared that no other opinion could have been
expected. The doctrine that the power of the
federal government should not be exerted either
in favor or against slavery in moulding the or
ganic laws Of the future State stands unimpair-
ed by the declaration and can be neither objec-
tionable or improper so long as his private sem
timents are not allowed to enter into or interfere
with his executive acts.
So far the new Chief Magistrate occupies
position which will command the respect and
confidence of the whole country. His moderate
and liberal views In the past, will be guaranty
for the temperate counsels which will govern his
administration, and with the more prudent and
sober reflections of the people after heated
political contest, we may look forward to the
entire success of the earnest wish expressed by
the President that upon this exciting and dan
gerous question he may be able to do something
to restore harmony to the members of the Union.
NIcARA0uA.-The news from Nicaragua, which
we publish in another column, although receiv-
ed from friendly source, leaves little room to
doubt that Walkers star is again in the ascen-
dant. Those who have for the past two months