The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1857-03-12
I sAUGURAL ANDREsS
. AsHINeToN, March


Mr. Buchanan's manner in delivering
his Inaugural Address, was remarkably
Impressive and determined He began
by an appeal 10 the Almighty for strength
and wisdom 10 enable him to carry out
the administration of the affairs of the
country to the advantage of the people
AS he had determ.aed not 10 be elected
in second Presidential term, his admin
istration should be conducted purely, and
for the best interests Of the whole coun.
TRY. He spoke of his election as having
been accomplished by those anxously de-
sirous for the preservation of the Unonj
congratulated the country on the fact that
the agitation upon the subject of slavery
had almost entirely ceased, and declared
for the first time in twenty years, the
country had arrived at peace Oh that sub
ject.
In reference to Kansas, he declared
that it should be admitted with either
freedom or slavery, according as the Con-
sitution adopted by the people, shall di
rect. ...
He went into long argument to show
that the Kansas aud Nebraska bill was
right in principle, The equality of the
States, he said, must be preserved. lie
added, however. that slavery was less i'm
poltant, practically. than some other sub
jects before the American people. The
geographical parties to which the agta-
ZION Of the slavery question has given
birth. must die, for their existence endan-
gers the lives of the citizens Of the Slave
States. The spectacle which was now
presented, Of our whole people submitting
quietlyIo the will of majority as ex-
pressed at the polls in the last election
was characteristic of this and no other ma.
ton.
So he thought that these geographical
parties must die out. lie said that cor.
ruption in Republican Government was
fatal to its institutions; although in a cor
rupt country, the forms of free iDstitu-
Lions might remain, the life was gone
His administration should aim al purity
in all its departments. Extravaganza in
the disposal of the public lands. he de.
clared, must be put a stop TO, so that our
children may secure homes for them
selves, and the brood of speculatols and
jobbers who live upon them, may BE-
crushed, 3d..
E The laws in regard To naturalization
should remain as they are at present, put
ling the foreign and native born citizens
upon fair Democratic level. In regard
to the Pacific railroad, the project of such
road may be made by Congress in the
shape of a military road. 10 enable the
Government TO extend prOtectioHrto oul
possessions on the Pacific coast, Oon.
gress has full power to do this, and he
. agreed that it must and should be done
in order that we might be prepared on
that coast for the emergency Of war;
Our foreign policy mast be 10 cultivate
peace and good will with all nalions, bu
. at the same time all entaugIing alliances
must be avoided.
! This has been an axiom of our Govern
ment ever since the days of Washington
and none dare now dispute its proprieLy
1t has been the boast OF the United Statc.
that none Of their territory has been ac
7, quired by war--As has been the case will
most of other nations and this must con
; inue to be our policy. We must refus,
TO take any territory whatever, unless i
I be acquired by honorable means. 0u
Q diplomatic policy must be frank and hon
r orable; and by pursuing such policy
We will continue 10 hold our position
, among tho great leading powers Of thC
b world ..
: Mr.. Buchanan read his address from
the manuscript which he held in his hand
4 His voice was clear, but owing to the tr,
mendous crowd, many of whom coulC
not see him. there was some interruption
s and all of the address was not distinct,
y heard.
d There was much applause at those por
a tons wlieA'eSeSIes equality of tn
States, the evils qf-gsl sapNieal pardes
and the Naturalization. Ews. !
Beyond the fain,ing ii a-tsI( ladSlir
/ the crowd, no incidents Of an u1As.sAe,lSam
$ nature occurred, ~ Us
The procession was the finest ever sect
in Washington. and the number OF per
IS sons present in the city exceeds anything
ever known before.
;, There were many banners bearIngap
y propriato devices.
There were several Reyolntionafy tlag
.o from Virginia, which excited much aIleiI
ton.
Chief Justice Taneg administered tn
ot oath of office. at half past one o clock
and was the FIRST to congratulate the Pres
ID ident, , .Ee.,.'
Vice President Breckenridge. ex-Pres
re ident Pierce, Snator Bigler, and othe
prominent politicians, were on the porli
d, co during the ceremony. aa .
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