The Connection Which Formerly Existed Between The

There Is But One Reliance.

In Receiving From The People The Sacred Trust Twice Confided To My Illustrious Predecessor, And Which He Has Discharged So Faithfully And So Well, I Know That I Can Not Expect To Perform The Arduous Task With Equal Ability And Success.

As To The Presidency, The Two Happiest Days Of My Life Were Those Of My Entrance Upon The Office And My Surrender Of It.

I Never Knew A Man More Free From Conceit, Or One To Whom It Was A Greater Extent A Pleasure, As Well As A Recognized Duty, To Listen Patiently To What Might Be Said To Him Upon Any Subject Under Consideration....neither, I Need Scarcely Say, Was He In The Habit Of Talking, Much Less Boasting, Of His Own Achievements.

The Law Increasing And Organizing The Military Establishment Of The United States Has Been Nearly Carried Into Effect, And The Army Has Been Extensively And Usefully Employed During The Past Season.