The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-08
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REMINlscENcEs APPLIED TO THE PRESENT TIME.
From the National nteigencor May Ia 1872 (beyre the
war was declared) 7,'' n,
Although there unquestonably in our bosom
some who would willingly sacrifice the interests OF
their own country to those OF foreign nation we be-
heye them to be 80 few in number and insignificant in
influence, - to be altogether unworthy Of notice in
national point of view The motives then Of this oppo-
siton are to be found in their hostility to the admnsira
ton OF their government When we pass in review the
measures Of government for the last twelve years,
we find that they have ciout any srception been OPP
posed whether they regard our Internal foreign al
fairs However deep the interests precious the honor
involved in those measures, they have been vehemeny
resisted II is true that the measure of opposition has
materially differed In has been very great
while in Others has been relatively small but in no
stance has il been altogether intermitted On this view
OF the subject surprise is essened at the opposition
now manifested to the measures Of government, which
we are forcbly led TO consider the unavoidable
comitant Of free government Wherever the govern
ment free, we know from experience there will always
exist an opposition party made up of men, some acua-
ted by honest and dsnerested motives, and OF others
tuated by ambitious sordid and proigate principles.
The latter class will always be in opposition to virtu-
government, and they will be to seduce into
their ranks Of the former description Thus,
in England, we contemplate in constant existence an OPP
position party, who bitterly inveigh against the very
measures which they support as soon as they get into
place. This is considered much a thing OF course,
that tproduces generally little effect upon the admins
traon The same appearance would be presented in the
other states of Europe did the structure OF their govern
mens tolerate the ayowal OF opposition to their meas
ures. What reason have we to expect an exemption
from the common lot OF nahons However superior our
political institutions are to those adopted by any other ma
hon experience has shown that place and emoument
sought for with much eagerness among as else
where; and indeed, tits probable, that in proportion to
the liberty enjoyed by nation will be the earnesness OF
the struggle for power. And it is by prejudicng the
people against those in Office that those out of It expect
to get in, may calculate upon an uninterrupted oppo
sition."
"The same motives tina. dictated forbearance during
the period OF negotiation, will whenever war shall com,
mence recommend energy. Fol-, peace must be reganed
with the least possible delay and it can only be reganed
by vigorous measures The ntoie physical force Of the
country must be embarked. The will of the majority
must be obeyed. Minor interests must yield to greater
and patriotism must learn TO endure hardshps and sacri
fees. We shall be called upon to fight for rights that
cannot be abandoned Whatever price, therefore, il may
cost to maintain them must be paid Party men ann at
parayzng the spirit OF the people by dusng opinion
that the government will not resort to But the day
is rapidly approaching when this idle dream will vanish
We conscieniously believe that we are the eve OF
war; and that it is prudent for every wise man to prepare
for that event.
From the National Intclligencer August 4, 1872.
''We have with great regret and surprise the many
Misrepresentation of the views OF the government which
daily published in the federal prints AT time like
this, when the exerons of every individual should be
directed to efficient prosecution Of the solemnly
declared by the constituted authorities, such misrepre
well on the present on the future prospects OF our
country"
"The United States are placed BY the injustice of the
bellgerents in an important crisis but we are confident
they will go through it with honor and advantage. II
the citizens OF the United States make common cause
and support with energy and decision the measures OF
the government the result is certain They will obtain
what they have right to demand first OF Great Britain
and afterwards OF France. Success in this struggle will
them the respect OF both the belgerens, and Of
all Europe twill also secure them permanent peace.
and in other respects just reward for all their exertons
We are confident that nothing will be wanting on the
part OF the government to ensure success It has boldly
taken itself great responsibility, which the exI-
gency Of the times required, and we are satisfied it will
acqu itself to the just expectations of the country"
From the National Intelligencer, August III, 1872.
PUBLIC FEELINc--Under this head we had proposed
ourselves to arrange the various manifestations OF pub
lie feeling the subject OF the late of gov
ernment and the present state OF affairs, which came
into our hands We found these evidences patriotic
tmcnt however, to mock the narrow lin
its OF our paper Whilst therefore, under this banner
the opposition prints ndusrousy marshal every stray
Cling indication Of dsafection and disappointment, we
had almost said of treason we shall content ourselves
for the present with saying that the crisis whilst has
in instances torn the mask OF federalism from the
gogon front of oryism and in others been hailed with
lugubrious wailing by mid and deserving politicians
has generally awakened spirit OF patriotism and zeal Tor
our beloved counrys welfare that was to have been ex
pected OF minded freemen smarting under the In
Fiction of accumulated wrongs Some there are, It is
true, who conscentously dsapprove OF the war; but
the government the adoption OF which they disapprove
but which, adopted they feel themselves bound as
good citizens to endeavOr to render efficient as It's ma
ture will permit Those who under the irritable infiu
ence OF party feeling first pursued different course,
are ALSO as their passions subside, mostly taking the
course which an unbiased judgment Dictates"
From the National Intclligencer, August 20, 1872
Such were the primeval sentiments OF the sons OF
New England, and such the principles which covered
with so bright glory their revolutionary services
:" Such we believe, still the sentiments and prnc
IF iOrifx f,f
the dignity of their condition, and realize the important
destiny OF their country They have no consciousness
of being fallen from the high estate of their fathers.
They feel like men, who have not merely personal ends
in view, but who have likewise country to protect
And above ALL they lose sight Of the consecrated
maxim OF confederaed states that united they stand d.
vided they fall This class of have the virtue, and
the physical strength too, OF that important section OF
the Union and should treason start from her hiding
place and aim the lawless possession OF power she
will infallibly feel the weight OF their arm:
"Whie, with pride, do justice to this honorable body
of men, we can longer conceal from ourselves the
fact that there likewise exists in that country Juntas OF
restless and ambitious men, who, whatever their mo-
path of treason that legal treason that exposes their
necks to the halter but that political treason that Justly
exposes them TO general reprobaon By the cOnstItu
ton of the United States treason consists in levyng
war against them, in adhering to their enemies, CIV
ing them aid and comfort What difference is there, IN
oro conenc between the legal treason that furnishes
supplies in men, clothing, or money, and the moral
treason that, by rendering government an OBJ
ect of contempt and hatred while that OF enemy IS
defended and eulogzed gives strength and power to the
latter at the expense OF the former tat as lar as y
unnerves the Of strength, and subjects to the
mercy OF the enemy, making her, instead OF our govern
ment, the arbiter of our fate Our constitution and
laws laudably jealous OF the rights OF the citizen, may