rnment； to raise no more money from the people than may be requisite for these objects， and in a manner that will best promote the interests of all classes of the community and of all portions of the union. constantly bearing in mind that in entering into society “individuals must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest，” it will be my desire so to discharge my duties as to foster with our brethren in all parts of the country a spirit of liberal concession and compromise， and， by reconciling our fellow-citizens to those partial sacrifices which they must unavoidably make for the preservation of a greater good， to recommend our invaluable government and union to the confidence and affections of the american people.
finally， it is my most fervent prayer to that almighty being before whom i now stand， and who has kept us in his hands from the infancy of our republic to the present day， that he will so overrule all my intentions and actions and inspire the hearts of my fellow-citizens that we may be preserved from dangers of all kinds and continue forever a united and happy people.