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These interests, are exposed to ill., bnrthens which he publie necessities require fasiob io the wars between other powerst and The. vast amotraC ef vacant lands, the value of we should disregard the faithful admonition of which daily augments,' fortni an additional re rt perience if we did not eibect it.1 We: mustisource of erreai cktfent anil duration, -11,... Mjpport our .rights or lose our character, ; and resources, bdideajttccomplishing every other With it perhaps our liberties. A. people who fail to do it, can scarcely be aaid to bold a place among independent nations. .National honoris Mtidjbal property of the hijsrhest value.' The t eaument in the mind of everv citizen is nation Ul itreagth. It ought therefore to be cherished. t ii secure us against, inese aaneers. our coasi WASJItNOTON OlJTf MARCH . THE INAUGURATION. UnJer the auspices of-a delightful day, yes-Lf c'rfsIsii' under the ixst Wavorablo aircom fliets. the United States 1 received ereat injury4nid in) and frontiers should be fortified, our ar- from several of the parlies. It was their inter- J and navy regulated upon just principles as est to'' stand aloof from the contest, to demand! Mhe force of each, be kept in perfect order, justice from the party committing the injuryyfna ear militia be placed on the best practicable and to cultivate: bv a fair and honorable eon-tJoisiftJf. ,. To put our extensive coast in sueh a duct, the friendship of all. War became atlWf,of defence, as to secure our cities and in- iMiP-th mpvitablp "and the reanlf. haa shewn. tlJktWTipr KOm Invasion. Will be attended with el- our ; government is equal to that, thegreateat IfJW), lh Vo when finished will be; per- the army, the aavjr, ud speak, v , v happy co vernment under which we live ; a government adequate to eve ry purpose, for which the social compact is formed a government elective in all its branch es, under which every citizen may, by his mer it, obtain the highest trust recognized by the constitution ; which contains within it no cause The Freaidenl reauhed thtjCongreaa Hall aof tJ0 coinmUDit fu, aDother; agoveVnraent .ttle before 12; the samofime the Ex-Presi-j which otecf .y citizeD iu the enjoy. v dent arrived;and the Judges of the Supreme Cour t. All having entered t he Chamber of the fckuttte, then in session, the Vice-President took the Chair, and the oath of office wai adminis v teril to hiiu. A pertinent address was deli """vered on the occasion by the .Vice-President. TJjis ceremony having ended, the Senate ad journed, and the President and Vic-President, the Judge of the Supreme Court, the Senate generally, the Marshals, &c. attended the Pres ident tu the elevated Portico temporarily erect ed fur the occasion, where, in th&preseuee of an immense concourse of oftieers of the govern ment, foreign olliccrs, strangers, (ladies as well as gentlemen) and citizens, the President rose and delivered thc following SPEECH: I should bo destitute of feeling if I was not deeply afi'ectcd by the strong proof which my fellow citizens have given me of their confi ' lence, in calling me to the high office, whose functions 1 am about to assume. As the ex pression of their good opinion of my conduct in the public service, I derive from it a gratifi cation, which those who are conscious of hav ing done all that they could to merit it, caa a lone feel, My sensibility a focreased ij a just estimate of luo itaportace f, taa tNivl ud of the pature and extent of its duties ; with the proper discharge of which, the highest inter ests of a great and free people are intimately connected. Conscious of my own deficiency, I cannot enter on these duties without great anx iety for the result. From a just responsibility I will never shrink; calculating with confi dence, that, iu my best efforts to promote the public welfare, my motives will always be duly S: appreciated, and my conduct he viewed with tbaTldoruditgeMe perieDced in other stations. , ( In commencing the duties of the chief exe cutive oflico, it has been the practice of the (lis tinguishedlneu who have cone before me, to ex plain the principles which would govern them in their respective administrations. In follow- . ins their venerated example, mr attention is naturally drawn to the great causes which have contributed, m a principal degree, to produce the present happy condition of tbo U. Sialtp. They will best explain the natur e of our duties, ann sneq much light on the policy which ought iu oe pursuea in iutureT. tvom the commencement of our revolution to the present day, almost forty year have e lapsed, and fr.om.the establishment of this con smution, twenty, eight. Through this whole term, the government has been, whatmay em phatieally he .called, self-goverement; and what has been the effect ?. To whatever object - o luui our attention, wnetner it relates to our loreigu or domestic concerns, we liud abundant cause to felicitate ourselves in the excellence " our institution. During a period Tiaiight w,th difficulties, and marked by.vcryextraordi- 'iary events, the United States have flourished ; bryvnd example. Their citizens, individually, -have tec.i. happy, iliid the "nation prosperous; - . Under this eonstilatian, out comiiieruc has ;ieea,mi'3y regulated with foreign natiou, and hetwetii 4he states 5 new .states have been ad mitted iMtoourunion ; oVir territory has'boen ouiarged, by fairimthonorable treaty, and wiih reat advantage to the, original states; the iates, respectively; ; protected by the national . "..leu;, under a mild parental svstem, a- dansrers, and enjo?ii) within separate sriheres. bv a wise nartition of just proportion of the. sovereignty, bave improved th;r ,fo.i...i .i,:. ment of his rights, and is able to protect the nation against injustice from foreign powers. Other considerations, of the highest impor tance, admonish us to cherish our union, and to cling to the government which supports it. Fortunate as we are, in our political institu tions, we have not been less so in other circum stances, on which our prosperity and happiness essentially depend. Situated within the tem perate zone, and extending through many de grees of latitude along the Atlantic, the Uni ted States enjoy all the varieties of climate, and every production incident to that portion of the globe. Penetrating, internally, to the great Lakes, and beyond the sources of the great riv ers which communicate through our whole in terior, no country was ever happier wiih res pect to its domain. Blessed too with a fertile soil, our produce has always been very abun dant, leaving, even in years the last favorable, a surplus for the wants of our fellow men in other countries. Such ' is our peculiar feli city, that there is not a1 part of our union that is nolparticuiiariy interested in pret ru sjs tiur nwii, aiueu uy a iw luousantl laoa troops, would expose ' u$ (0 greater ei jiebse, without taking into the estimate" (he lots of pro perty and distress of onr citizens, than would be sufficient for this great work Our land and naval forces should be moderate, but adequate to the necessary purposes. The former to gar rison and preserve our fortifications and to meet tlie first invasions of a foreign foe ; and, while" constituting the elements of a greater force, to preserve the science, awell as all the necessKry implements of war, in a state to be brouglt into activity in the event of war. The latter, retained within limits proper in a state of peaU, might aid in maintaining the neutral ity of the United States with diguity in the wars of other powers, and in saving the proper ty of their citizens from spoliation. In time of war, with the enlargement, of which the great naval resources of the country render it suscep tible, and which should be duly fostered in time of peace, it would contribute essentially, both as an auxiliary or delence, and as a powei iu engine 01 annoyance, to jdiminish the calami ties .of war, and to bring the waMo a speedy ana onnoraoie termination. But it ought always to be held prominently m viaw, that the safety of these states, and of every tlnqg dear to u Iree people, must depend in an eminent degree, on the Militia. Jnvo siond may bo made too formidable to be resisted by any land a.'d naval force, which it would comport, either with the principles of our gov erneic.-it, or the circumstances of (he United ciates, 10 maintain, in such cases, recourse must hp hod to the great body of the people - 1 i a. 9 . The great agricultural interest of ana ,na manner to produce the best ettect. the nation prospers under its protection. Lo- 19 of le bighest importance, therefore, that eal interests are not less fostered by it. Our:t"ev hs orgauized, and trained, as to be pre fellow citizens of the north, engaged in navi- pi"d fr any omergeney. I ha ar aligement gation, nod great encouragement in being made should be such, as lo put at the command ol the favored carriers of the vast productions of lu government the ardent pa'ri i m, and the other portions of the United States, uhilp yui'ifut visor of the country. If formed oa the inhabitants of these are amply eompensn- equal aud just principles, it cannot he oppres ted, in their turn, by the nursery for seamen '8've- It is the crisis which makes the pres sure, ana not me laws, which provide a remedy for it. This arrangement should be formed loo in time of peace, to be the better prepared for war. With such an organization, ui such necessary ' purpose, pat it completely in the power of the United States to discharge the naticaal debt at an early period. Peace is the' best time for improvtotent, and prepar ation, of every kiad : it bin peace tbit oor eommerce.flourishea most, that taxes are most easily paid, and that the revenue is most pro ductive"r.;. :vj - ' ;ibe EXeeotive ia charged officially, in the Departments ondejir, witt the disbursement ' of the public money, and is responsible orihe..' faithful application of itler the ptirpbses fp wuini ins raaan. ihe i.ccifiinMiiA id k wtttchfui guardian ovlr the pttbli parse? It ii servmz it and naval force, thus formed and reared up for me support 01 our common rights. Uur manu facturers find a generous encouragement by the I! L' l . I . - - poucy wnicn patronizes oomesnc inuustry ; and thsurpluj of our prndiiaeJteady sbjI pru fitable market, by local wants, in less favored parti, at home. f'leople, the United States have nothing to dread Foui fofeTgri invasionry At itr apprfraphpairo gaiust iheir ' Such, then, being the highly Mvofed condi-' ue Pul in tin verwhelmiug force of gallant meu might alwayspeuof a growth'so rapid, so gigantic ; of peo lion of our e ountry. it is the interest of everv tlemeuts, and attained a strength and maturity, W 11 jttr.e t!,e be8t proof of wholesome laws, wen administered. And if we look to the con dition of individuals, what a prpud spectacle does it exhibit On whomhas oppression fall en m any quarter of our Union ? Who has .fff'jeii of any right of person or pro perty ? Vho restrained from offering his vows, w the mode which he prefers, to the Divine Author of his being ? It is well known that ill theser blessings have been enjoyed in their --aauofc CAieni nnrl I Affair Willi aaaii a.a.4.. fact capital l0nt that there' has been no example of a I A I . a a an. . JTf !L Punibment being inflicted on anjfeone Or the Crime Of fliftt troaunn . : i a ul.i -11 ciiicu m uiaiuiaiu it. uai are me dangers which menace us. If any exist, they ought to be ascertained and guarded against. . In explaining my seotimeuts on this subject, it may be asked, what raised us to the present happy state ? How did we accomplish the re volution ? How remedy the defects of the first instrument of our union, by infusing into the national government sufficient power for na tional purposes, without impairing the just rights of the states, or affect ing-i hose of in dividuals ? How sustain, and pass with glory through the late war? ..The' government ias been in the hands ot the people, lo the peo ple, therefore, and to the faithful and able de positories ot their trust, is the ered:t due. Had the people of the United Slates been educated in different principles ; had they been less intel ligent, less independent, or less virtuous, can it be believed that we should have maintained the same steady and consistent career, or been bless ed with the same. success ? While, theni the constituent body retains ils present sound and healthful state; evtry thing will be safe.. They will choose competeut and faithful representa tives lorjpvery department. It is' only wheu the people become ignorant and corrupt; wheu they degenerate into a populace, that they are incapable ot. exercising the sovereignty. Usur pation is then an easy attainment, and an usur per soon found. The, people themselves be- come tne wining instruments 01 tneir own de basement and ruin. Let ... us then look to the great cause, and endeavor to preserve it in full force. Let us, bv all wise and constitutional measures promote intelligence among,the peo ple, as the best means ol preserving our liber ties... . .: Dangers from abroad are not less deserving of attention. Experiencing the fortune of 0 ther nations, the United States may again be involved in war, aad it may in that event be the object of the adverse party to overset our government,, to break onr union and demolish us as a nation. Our distance from Europe, and the just, moderate and pacific policy of our go vernment may form some security against these dangers,: but they ought to be anticipated and guarded against. Many of our citizens are en gaged in commerce and navigation, and all of tbemarem a certain deeree depedeot on their Other interests of high importance will claim attention ; anions; which, the iuiprovemcnt of our couutry by roads and canals, proceeding al wavs with a constitutional sanction, holds t distinguished place. By thus facilitating the intercourse between' the states,-' we shall add iiiuclfto .thc convenience and comfort of o ur fel io.v -citizens, much to the ornament ol't .e coun try ; and, what is of greater inipoV: twice, we shall shorten distances, and by hus ng each part mure accessible to and depeu.l iai.on the other, wc shall bind the union more cbst ly toge ther. Nature bus done so much for us by inter secting the country With so many great river? b'ajs aud lakes, approaching from, dist wu points so near to each other, that the inducmeut to complete the work seems to bepeculialj strong; A more interesting spectacle was per i s never ao'tb'iairi!rexM territory so vast, and advantageously ituated, eontainini' objects so grand, so usefu so' hap pily connected in all their parts? Our uianoiactures will, likewise, require the yitewiaUe and fuslcring. care'of the govern- oicnl . l ossesiiig, as we do, all I he r.'w mate rials, the fruit of our own soil and jiuliistry, jve oucht not to depend,' in the degree we have doite, ou supplies fronrother Counlnes. While we ure thus dependent, the sudden event ol war, unsought, and unexpecteceil,, cannot fail to plunge us into the most serious difficulties. It is luiporlant, too, Inat the capital which uourislies our manuiiiCtures should be domestic, as its inHiiefice in that case, instead of exhaust ins, as it may do in foreiern hands, would be felt advantageously 011 agriculture,' and every other branch of industry. Equally important is it, to provide at home a market lor our raw materials, as, by extending the competition, it will enhance the price, and protect the culti vator against the casualties incident to foreign markets. 1 With the Indian tribes it is our duty To culti vate, friendly relations, and to act 'with kiud ness and liberality in ail our transactions. E qual ly proper is if, to persevere in our efforts to extend t,o them the advantages of civiliza tion. v -:. v--t-vr .. The great amount of dnr revenue, and - the flourishing state of the Treasury, are a full proof of the competency of the national resour ces. Jor any emertrency,. as they are, 01 the ity to that the disbursement l.aB honPNlftf mtibi. 1 .Tii m..i ili n....;.!!. ...- . A - "w"v' ?.nnjinwra ov ettorded tethtf , y xecuuve, 10 eooofe it to bring the pablie'a geuis entrusted wSth the publimoriey, strictly and promptly to actouhi. Nothing should be presumed against them ; but if, with the requi site facilities, the public mdney is sufftredla lie, .long-aid uselessly,- in their haifds, 'they will not be the only 'delauitets, nor wili the demoraliziBg effect bf tonfintd to ilhem. It will evince a relaxation, and want of lone in the administration, which will be' felt by the whole community. 1 shall do all that lean, to secure ecouomy aad fidelity in this important branch of the administration, and I doubt not, that the Legislature will perform itsluty wiih equal zeal. A thorough examination should be regularly made, and 1 will promote it. 11 is particularly gratifying to me, to enter on the discharge of these duties at a time when the United States are blessed wiih peace. It is a state most consistent with their prosperi ty and happiness. U will be my sincere de sire to preserve it, so far as depends on the Executive, on just principles, with all nations, c laiming nothing Unreasonable of any, and ren dering to each what is its due. Equally gratifying is it, to witness the en creased harmony of opinion, which pervades our Union. Discord does not belong to our system. Union is recommended, as well by the free and benign principles of our govern ment, extending its blessings to every individ ual, as by the other eminent advantages at tending it. The American people have en countered together great dangers, aud sustain ed severe trials with success. T hey constitute one great family, with a common interest. Experience has enlightened us, on some ques tions of essential importance to the country, The progress has been slow, dictated by a just reflect n4 4 iai hJal Jfwtt t-arj u tei est connected vith it. To prontofe this har mony in acc.ord with the principles of oar re publican' government, and in a manner to give them (he most complete effVct, and to advance in all other respects the best interests of our Union, will be the object of constant and zeal ous exertions. Never did a government commence under auspices so favorable, nor ever was success so complete. If we look to the history of other nations, ancit ntor modern, we hnu no exam pie so prosperous and happy. In contcmpla in what we have still to perform, the' heart of every citizen must expand with joy, when he reflects how near our government has ap proached to perfection ; that in respect to itr wc have no esseulial improvement" to make : " that the great object is,?to preserve it in the es sential principles and features which charac terize it, aud that is to be done by preserving the virtue and enlightening the minds of the people ; and, as a security agaisst foreign dari- gers, to adopt such arrangements as are indis pensible to the support of our independence, our rights, and liberties. If we persevere in the career in which we have advanced so for, aud in the path already traced, we cannot fail, under the favor of a gracious Providence, to attain the high destiny which seems t,o await us. In the adtninistrations of the illustrious men who have preceded me in this high station, with some of whom 1 have been connected by - theclosset ties from early life, examples are . 1 1 11 I 1 J. . irescnieu men win aiways oe iounu nigmy 1 nstmc t ive a nd u sejLJc.fteiruceesiora, From these 1 shall endeavor to derive all the advantacrt s which Ihey may afford; Of my immediate predecessor, under whom so import ant a portion of this great and successful ex periment has been , made, 1 shall be pardoned tor expressing my earnest wishes, that be may Ions enjoy in his retirement the affections of a grateful country J the best reward of exalted . talents and faithful sen ices.' Kelyins on the l-' aid to be derived from the other departments of the government,! enter' On the (rust to which I have been called by the suffrages of my fel low citizens, with my.fervont prayers to the Almighty that he will be graciously pleased - to contiuue to us that protection which he has already so conspicuously displayed in oar fa- r , vor.' ' ' '' .. ; ;. ': ,. - k Having concluded , his address, the path of . office was adminisliredto him by the Chief Jus-; ticeof the United States. The oath was an- nounced by a single gun, and followed by sa-F lates from the Mavy Yard, the battery, from Fort Warbnrton,aod from several pieeei of ar 1 tillery on the ground. ' : , : ' The' Presideut was received on hit axrival, with military honors, by the Marine Corps, by the; Georgetown Riflemen, a company of Artil- "-- - . prosperous stateMany-ar
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