The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-02-13
From the Raleigh Nv. CO. Register
President Fillmore.

We cannot imagine how any-we will not say
sostbrn man, but-AMERloAN can withhold from
the President of the United States that admiration
and approval which arc ever due to true patriot
who has struggled successfully against the most
appalling difficulties. 1t will be remembered that
during the campaign of lS4s he was denounced by
the Democratic presses and orators at the South az
\ man not to be trusted, owing to his opinions on
the subject Of slavery. Every act of his political
life was scrutinixed and perverted. He was charged
with being an Aboitionist, fraternixing with Gar
rison and others, whose principles and prciudicca
were deadly hostile to the South. No man wa:
more unscrupulously assailed and misrepresented
by his enemies. His friends defended him-dcfend.
cd him boldly, and with signal success. They told
The people that he was q true man-that he was a
patriot-that he was an Amercan in heart and prin-
ciple; and although no ono could foresee the mel
ancholy death Of the illustrous hero who was dcs-
tined to assume the helm of the ship Of State, and
no one perhaps expected it, yet the friends Of
Mr.. Fillmore told the people, with aconfidencc
which they were proud Of, II ever called to the
Presidential chair, he could be trusted-trusted In
al things; in every crisis; amidst the raging Storm
as in fair weather, under misfortune, as In pros
perity. That he would do right, elevating him.
self above section and above party, when the inter
not only given during that campaign in his pub.
lie letters but in his whole political life. And how
nobly has he redeemed those pledges; or, rather,
how scrupulously and successfully has he performed
made for him during that campaign! We may be
mistaken, but do not believe that the country ever
had President who was entitled to more credit
than Mr.. f. for his frmness, prudence, patriotism
most embarrassing circumstances, well calculated
10 appal tho sternest nature, but VIC saw no utter
ing, no tampering with petty factions, here and
there, no time-serving to patch up a broken o.
doubtful popularity, reckoning to bad mon tc
hold stay Tor while their revenge or curses, but
manly, bold gallant independent ,oalkimg right up
to responsibility and boarding it, standing right b
IT. side, shakinGit, siftngi of lie terrors, talking
l:r~ls, xvith md yyrit
of his country's glory and prosperity" DUTY PER
roaMxD."
We ali remember the condition of tho country
on the eve Of General Taylor's dissolution. Texa,
was threatening TO invade New Mexico. Civil
war was expected. The old hero had marked Out
his course Of action. The public territory was 70
DO defended at all hazards The laws were to be
sxecutsd. But before this policy was made known
to his countrymen, bis mighty spirit was called "a
4 nobler scene of action. With a modcsty, mark
ing the gentleman and patriot, Fillmore assumed
the responsibilities of tho Presidential office. He
hesitated not when his duty was socn, but de-
chrcd to ALL, "Ae iasos must be oteysd, and al
once tho maddened politicians Of the South open
cd their fendish cry against him. Nor was their
wrath appeascd until il had spent itself in useless
efforts to arouse the patriotic PEOPLE against their
oscn Government. Well, the Compromises passed
Congress. Both sections, North and South. ap-
pcarcd to be dissatisfied. II was tho law Of the
land, and the President resolved TO EXECUTE 1T.
Az the North, amongst his own friends, the dis
satisfaction was highest, and, apparently, most
unrovcrnablc. Dcnunciation, ridiculc, vitupera-
ton. threats, were most unsparingiy heaped upon
him. He bore them all, calm and unruffied.
Then came demonstrations Of resistance TO the
laws "I to erscute the atcs, and II shall
bs DONE" was the reply Good and conservative
men rallied to his support; and where now is the
storm which few weeks since threatened 70 sever
the Union and drench the country in blood? The
lAw-Fsgisive Slare lasc-has been executed a.
faithfully rs could thus far have been expected;
the Compromise 90 far has acted like charm upon
the whole nation; its entire provisions have been
performed, and to no cause are we moro indebted
Tor this than to the prudence, patriotism and nrm
ness Of Willard Fillmore and his Cabinet! SO say
not only Wing Journals at Washington city, but
journals politically hostile to the President SO
Gays every true Wing throughout the country who
has watched tho current OF events; and 20 icot.d
soy every Democrat, here and elsewhere, werc he
20 rise for one moment above party and its damnins
inhusnces, and give vent to the generous and no
be impulses Of his heart, directed by tho honest
conviction Of his Judgment Such man - Mil
lard Fillmore deserves the full and overlooking
gratitude Of his country: She has no honoEs &
give which can add to his fame. She may have
many perils to encounter which may require hi
hrmncss and patriotism