The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-04-15

of the Union and :" government without limitation Of
powers"
have expaliated upon this topic al some length, be.
cause il is the most important question before the coun
Try. But there other measures which likely 10
come up The course OF Mr. Folks administration con-
sltues almost the beau ideal OF constitution strictly
construed. and OF a government wisely administered
We did not then see the public lands squsndeIed away
instead OF preserving them 10 build up The public credit
and TO reduce the taxation OF the tariff The power of
internal Improvements not permitted 10 triumph over
the constitution but scheme recommended 10 On.
courage them by means Of constitutional resort TO
duties on tonnage, extend the power by an amend
ment Of the constitution. guarding at the same time
against abuses and excuses in The application Of that
power The tariff system was confined to the revenue
standard and earnestly trust that the tariff of s4S
may be strictly and faithfully preserved. The financial
system regulated by the specie standard. and the
revenues OF the government cut of from all
connexon with the business of the banks 1t is to
be hoped that the democratic party will still rally
under these banners and that they will once more or
ganze together upon their ancient platform You
will have many local interests striving for the ascend
ton You will have many asprants for the presidential
chair it will become the duty Of the democratic party to
repress this ambition. and 10 refer every candidate to the
nomination OF national convention. You will have to
choose between the action OF convention and the eec
ton by the House of Representatives, least until the
constitution is amended to refer the election be-
tween the two highest candidates second time 10 the
people themselves. What said in the Prospectus Of
| ls45 is still true # ~..
We hold that this government belongs the PEOPLE Of
the SARASOTA, is their power give and away
the ghest offices of the REPuBLIcand that every man
however distinguished by ability services should calmly
wait until il shall please the people to call him into their
| service"
The democratic party oughtto be soon
possible Its principles the true opponents Of the con-
s,itu,ion-he guides the prosperity Of the country
The Union itself is safe when it upon sec
tional parties The two great national parties overlap
all local Ines and bind together Of the party
| by the same opinions aud the interests. H
But leave this busy 10 younger and ADLER
champions retire private life full OF devotion to my
country proud Of the OF American, with an at.
tachmen 10 this glorious Union which mans can ex.
ceed retire full Of gratitude TO generous people, who
have extended to me confidence and kindness which
are far beyond my deserts. express the feel.
friends whom have won in both parties. carry no
political resentments with private life 1t is with
great pleasure tina, acknowledge, with most grateful
heart. the kindness which have received from the ci
zens OF Washington Soon after the editor of this paper
came TO Washington, he called himself ",he stranger
within its gates" He no longer considers himself in that
light He owes them the sncerest gratitude for the
refinement of hospitality and kindness which he has
received at their hands
! now transfer the helm to my accomplished and worthy
successors 1t is great satisfaction 10 find such
successors, who are worthy OF the confidence Of the
people for their high reputation for the ability they pos
sess and for their long devotion the republican party
Ii is idle for TO bespeak the entire support OF the
county in their behalf because | already hail with
pleasure the reclamation which the annuncation OF their
names has elected, and because satisfied that their
own will them many more friends than
possess.
One word more TO my brethren Of the press and have
done They have called me the veteran OF the press
Father Rche"-and all those amable epi,hets which
seem TO give some right TO speak to them in that
character. You have profession, gentlemen, Of the
highest importance to country In fact, do not
see how great republic can be supported without an in
,emediate organ which shall make known the acts OF
their agents 10 the people, the opinions OF the people
to their agents Blu, in thousand ways the press is OF
nes,imabe importance 10 the people. 1t should, oil
course, be profession OF high honor to those who off,
ciae its fountain. 1t would certainly be OF the
most dgnied pursuits in society it were conducted in
the spirit which becomes its importance--with talent
independence, a gentemanly liberality, and with de-
cency and courtesy which due from editor 10
another ] have often asked the question, How
editors expect the respect of the world if they DO not
show some respect for each other No knows BET
ter than the retiring editor OF the Union the difficulties,
the sacrifices the drudgery which attend the profession
and sc, becomes you TO them all when your
duty requires it, You must, therefore, carry into your
task an indomitabe spirit which quails under diff.
Guilty. You should fear nothing but the neglect OF your
duties and the reproof OF your consciences. You
should think for yourselves, listening, at the same
time, te every man who will tell you the truth and
when you have made up your own opinions, carry
them out in the firm spirit OF free press In our pro-
fesson, gentlemen, there is necessity for great energy
OF characie-for much endurance well as much exe
ton go further. Energy is no, sufficiently strong
word The true secret of in every business
enthusiasm. would especially iraukly recommends
you careful attention to your finances but IN thsre'
spect let my course be warning, and not an example
to you. In making these suggestions give you The re-
su OF a long experience, dearly enough bought
But the curtain falls, and my best wishes go with you
all.