Thirty Years' View (Vol. 2 of 2)

Thirty Years' View (Vol. 2 of 2) - or, A History of the Working of the American Government for Thirty Years, from 1820 to 1850

Entered according to act of Congress, in the year 1856, by D. APPLETON AND COMPANY, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York. March the 4th of this year, Mr. Van Buren was inaugurated President of the United States with the usual formalities, and conformed to the usage of his predecessors in delivering a public address on the occasion: a declaration of general principles, and an indication of the general course of the administration, were the tenor of his discourse: and the doctrines of the democratic school, as understood at the original formation of parties, were those professed. Close observance of the federal constitution as writtenno latitudinarian constructions permitted, or doubtful powers assumedfaithful adherence to all its compromiseseconomy in the administration of the governmentpeace, friendship and fair dealing with all foreign nationsentangling alliances with none: such was his political chart: and with the expression of his belief that a perseverance in this line of foreign policy, with an increased strength, tried valor of the people, and exhaustless resources of the country, would entitle us to the good will of nations, protect our national respectability, and secure us from designed aggression from foreign powers. His expressions and views on this head deserve to be commemorated, and to be considered by all those into whose hands the management of the public affairs may go; and are, therefore, here given in his own words: ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 44837
Author: Benton, Thomas Hart
Release Date: Feb 5, 2014
Format: eBook
Language: English