The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-12-18
COMMUNICATIONS.

Al no period of our national history, since the
,ao,dop of the federal constitution, has our country
-...soed TO the civilized world such moral specta-
,s as she does at the present moments and the eyes
4 be civilized world are directed towards our ma
,;oaa growth and prosperity with wonder and
,m,zement, which calculated to arouse in the boz
sam Of every genuine American, sentiments of ma
| ,oo,l love, and flial regard for the memory of
hoss who achieved our national Independence, and
b,oueathed to US government unequalled IN the
annals Of civilization. Here, in our own happy and
-, government, where no distinctions are known
Int those emanating from pirtus and ability, every
.dvidual can reach, by honorable exertion, any
,od every office within the gift of free and enght-
ned people, according to the terms of our glorious
nns,Itu,ion-a faithful and rigid construction of
which. is the ark Of national safety, for which
,,erv American should feel lively interest. The
h, Two wears has been the most important era in
,hs history Of our country since she was launched
mon the tempesiuous ocean of politics; and, as was
ranally to be expected in country so diversified
n her climate soil, and productions, there have ex
,,ed ever since the adoption Of the constitution,
two political parties, differing essentially in the
mods operand by which the government should be
administered; but, as the people the true
have expressed their opinions through the ballot
box-he e,stos consrpaior of the public liberty-the
minority Yields with a becoming spirit to the major
nv. This is as it should be; and this is what has
astonished the dipomntists of Europe, who have
paiedy predicted dissolution from these causes.
Although we differ in relation to our internal af
fairs, we are united people when we are called up
IN 10 indicate our national honor, or TO maintain
our national rights.
The patriotism of our people cannot be question
ed 1t is coeva with the origin ofour government,
and the precepts Of our revolutionary fathers which
will continue to illumine the path of those who are
to come after u.s. These feelings and principles are
the inheritance Of those who love liberty in its es-
ssnta purity; and wherever the American citizen
may be located, in the pursuit OF his own happiness,
this innate love of liberty is the strong characteristic
Of his nationality, for he is always TO be found on
The side of those who are coniending for the
pinciples which were inculcated in him by the ad-
monitons Of those who threw off the yoke of for
eign power, and established upon an imperishable
basis the American Union. In the word "Union,"
there is something broad and comprehensive, which
calls to our recollections the beautiful sentiment Of
he hero of New Orleans, "the federal Union il must
hpreserred," which will live long as the history
Of our beloved country. In it, there is nothing sec
ional; in it, there is everything to love and admire;
and in it, there is an instructive meaning which tells
US that without it, We cannot exist as great,
proud, and glorious nation. II has in it broad,
comprehensive, American meaning, which reminds
us Of sour couniry-hsr honor and glory" which we
will maintain at every hazard let the consequences
be what they may.
The constitution was adopted in spirit Of COM
promise and eoncession and by the same means it
can be preserved 1t is delegation of powers,
comprehensive within itself; and those pewers
which were not delegated, were reserved to the peo-
pie and the States and by rigid adherence to those
powers which were delegated, leaving all doubtful
powers TO those 10 whom they Of right belong, that
spirit Of compromise and concession which brought
Union into existence, will perpetuate it in all of
its beauty and vgor, until the American Union shall
extend over this vast and magnificent continent,
which seems to have been destined by nature for
such noble superstructure.
What American can rise from the perusal of the
Presidents message, without feelings Of admiration
and respecti 1t is worthy of his head and heart.
and truly illustrative of his republican charac-
TER He speaks Of the rights of his country
ma bold, dgnihed clear, and comprehensive man.
h.r for which he will not only receive the gratitude
Of his countrymen, but Of every lover Of liberty
throughout christendom. His views upon the Ore
Son question those Of his fellow-citizens, who
Will sustain him; his views upon our domestic poll
y are sound, and worthy Of the serious and atten-
reconsideration of Congress- they not sectional
oul national in their character, which is the true
splnt that should actuate the President of the
United States. His views extend over the whole
Unon--not portion Of (which is indicative of
az enlarged mind, and patriotic heart. He goes for
ht country, her honor, and her glory;" and, when
ahe faithful historian shall perform his duty, twenty
millions Of people will know "Who is James X.
fo&" The moral taught the American people du-
lhg the last presidential election is beautiful and
sublime II teaches them the necessity Of adher-
ing TO regularly-hominated candidates, that their
pnnclpes may triumph Without such course,
ue mnorifg would have more power in the govern
nen than the majority, which is alien to the genius
representative government. Minorities have
ishs, but they are secured by a written constitu-
u0n, Malorities alone are responsible to the peo-
H because they elevated to Office, clothed with
ample and sufficient power to administer the gov
annens and to the people they must look for APP
PROBATION or condemnation
me President felt the importance Of his position,
t lnu mas thrown himself upon the magnanimiiy of
ms eeunymen for the success Of his administration;
asu nc VIII not look in vain, for he will receive
We, S%am, generous, and liberal support from brave
s s patriotic people, who love their country. In
~ ~ the pure American stand he had taken in
Ol Of 'he honor and glory Of his couniryn he has
~" armed The opposition they come up to the res
WV ana applaud him for his patriotism and Ameri-
.n se'ng which speaks volumes in case we should
IA Taled upon TO defend the national honor.
Do. me report Of the Secretary ofthe Treasury is the
A., .'e'u anu Gear document that, IN my opinion,
ra ~, ever emanaed from the Treasury Department,
cepung the reports Of MIR. Gallatin and Mr..
sSasiofd' Mr.. Hamilton made the best report in
r, nv, o the protective policy but Mr.. Walker has
ma a ,d The mystery which he threw around it;
g., MN belongs the henor Of presenting, for the
Il, une the subject Of the tariff in such light that
6i,,a mOst common mind can comprehend it. The
NJ, y OF this gentleman is another exemplihcation
ne ne American people love the Union in its puri-
Y, neS Pennsylvania by birth--whose people
,,. Mapped up in the imaginary phantom that
-, V ae tariff Is particularly beneficial to her inter-
u.s sn i he thinks differently, and discusses the
NJ IKE an American Statesman.
lug report Of the Secretary of State, and particu-
N.Y. my me correspondence with Mr. Pakenham, is
y, U'lm n OF his abilities. He speaks like an Amer
!, T. whose love of national honor is only euualled
W. W. ABILITY with which he has defended IT,
II. are not sectional people; and whyi Look
G,,s present House Of Representatives. You will
see The natiye-born sons Of the Old Dominion
SoS bless her-representng other members ofthe
suy There is the gallant and talented Bow
m,rI. on Missouri; there is the erudte and gentle
sboiy Lyon, from Maryland; and, in fact, the
O., n ueegation from Missouri are Virgininns ex
p.mn Ool Smms; there is the talented and fearless
~. ana the gentlemanly and amable Chairman