The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-12

House and the public with their thoughts on the subject
The opposition appear particularly anxious to press the
discussion. Eaied by the delightful hope OF ousing the
men in power from the possession of it, object
quvocally avowed by of them the other day as a
leading motive for Their censure of the measures OF gov
ernment-they earnestly pursue the game In view
"For powers the game which they wish to pursue"
Which, however has so far the heels OF Them that they
have chance OF overaking it, 1t appears to be the
general opinion, they will have hard chase and at last
be under the necessity OF reracng their steps, dsprted
and aded without having gained an inch on the subject
OF their pursuit
From the National Inicligencer May 5, 1914.
mong other prospects, many dwell with confidence
and delight upon the prospect OF peace Ii our enemy
please IT. we shall have an honorable peace.an event
my persist In her wrongs, shall have vigorous
That the people will support the government in il is
proved BY the glorious issue of the New York election
whilst the result OF the loan proves that the government
will ind no difficulty IN procuring from an enlightened
and liberal people, the ways and means TO carry
In support OF their just and inalienable rights.
From the National Intellgencer May 26, 1914
Information from every part of the country exhibits
changes in favor OF the friends of the governments and if
the party prints and the opposition in Congress continue
IN the track they have lately pursued, the country will
soon be unanimous best friends can desire The
arrogant tone OF the acous orators and editors
the strength of republicans, whilst il necessarily detaches
those whom different course would unite in the oppo
son to the government The irritable ebullitons OF
sinking faction, more violent because its end like
the glimmerng flashes of taper expiring in its socket,
would afford real qualification to every who desires
only the prosperity OF his country were II not for the
fortunate influence of these thoughtess illusions the
foreign world, and the councils of the enemy parcu-
arly.
From the National Inteligencer, Sept. 20, 1874
This, then, is crisis which demands the exertion OF
all the energies OF free and powerful nation. II is
time for temporizing. We must march straight forward
IN the path which leads to conquest or submit to the
basest degradation. Parsmony must be discarded until
we finish war which, if true to ourselves must
end IN victory and glory Already, on the banks OF Mia
CARA and the shores of Champain have the earnest
OF this result.
From the National Inteligencer, Oct. "a, 1914
We have taken occasion to congratulate readers on
the concordance OF the sentiment the promise of which
appeared in the early stages of the discussion in Congress
in respect to the expediency of providing the ways and
means to support the government in its present critical
circumstances. Already do find calculations dis
appointed. frost, chilling frost from the east, has
nipped the bud which had nearly bossemed in the more
The reasons assigned by Mr. Webster, and Others in
behalf OF this course on their part are, in general
terms that they cannot consent to impart their aid
to the government until it is administered wholly or
principally by other hands, that although the character
of the war may have changed in degree, it is not
so changed as to Justify them in aiding in any way,
the operations of the administration, which, they aege,
has shown both ignorance and neglect of its duty and
ncapacity ndispostiOn correctly to administer the af
fairs of the government that if they might be induced
to unite support of the of the administration
it cannot be expected they should participate in the
sponsbility without share in the offices of the govern
Ill SuCIl people Will decide
how far the opposition statesmen justifabe in refs
ing their aid to their country the present momenous
crisis for better than that the executive has
designed to popate those by posts of trust and honor
who have never ceased first last with every aggrava-
ton of bitterness and hatred, prosecute him. and OPP
pose and denounce the measures of the two republican
administrations.
1t source of great satisfaction us to reflect that
the aid Of the opposition, though ii would have been
cepable to the republicans generally, is not essential,
either to the raising the supplies the execution of
the measures OF the government In Congress there is
a large majority of men determined to do their duty
and, among the people, the fire OF patriotism burns too
bright the spirit of Union is too general be arrested or
diverted into other channels to suit the purposes and
views of few prominent politicians.