The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-05-28
Fsom the Brooklyn IN. W Advertiser.
President pilImore.

rrcsioene Dax4nore.
1t is most gratifying ID, the friends of Mr..
Fillmore, and to all who take an interest in
the sustainment of the Compromise measures.
to note the enthusiastic manner in which he and
his Cabinet have been received by the people since
they left Warrington. The marks Of respect and
warm attachment which have been shown the Pre-
sident by the municipal authorities Of the different
cities through which he has passed, and the general
turn out of the people to do him honor, must be
taken as the best possible evidence which can be
given that the measures he has adopted and the
general course he has pursued in administering
the Government since the duties Of Chief Magis
trate devolvcd upon him. especially his firm adhc-
sion to and support of the Compromise, and bis
stern and rigid enforcement OF tho Fugitive Slave
law, meet the cordial appreciation Of the great
body OF the American people.
We rcjoiced that this most signal approval of
the Presidents course has been given; first, be-
cause it will show the disunioniss and those who,
under another and less odious name, arc co-work
ers in mischief with them, that there is an over
whelming voice in favor Of sustaining the suprem-
acy Of the Constitution and laws of the Federal
Government against all opposition, come from what
quarter 1t may, and assume whatever shape it may;
secondly, because it will give confidence and as
surnnce to the Executive, nerve his arm, and make
him feel that he is sustained by egreat body Of
the people. We are rejoiced, too because we think
it right and proper when public servants have done
well, especially in crisis such as that most criti-
cal one through which the nation has lately passed
for we trust we are through it-that they should
receive their just need Of commentator and ap-
plause, as an encouragement to them in future and
to such as may como after them.
Mr.. Fillmore entered upon the duties of Chief
Magistrate at q most trying moment. These du-
ties arc at all times arduous, and call for discre-
ton, judgment, vigilance, patience and selfcom-
mand; but they we're rendered doubly enerous at
the time he assumed them by the critical state of
the country. His first duty was to call around
him, not only able and experienced men, but men
whosenjoyed to high degree the confidence Of the
nation. This he did. His next was 80 to shape his
course as TO give for alarm to that section
Of the country which had most rcassn, or thought
they had, to apprehend unfriendly feelings in him
towards them. From tho instant he assumed the
Executive duties no was watched with keen
sighted jealousy; and had he not borne himself
with frmness, impartiality, and frankness
that disarmed and allayed suspicion-had not
the southern members of Congress seen, as
they soon did sec, that there was a man in the
Executive chair who "knew no North, no South, no
East, no West" but was resolved 10 support, sus-
tain, and defend the Constitution and the laws of
the land, the consequences might and probably
would have been most disastrous. But the Impair
tial frmness and prudence of the President have
borne US safely through the breaches which at one
time bore threatening aspect; and for this SER
vice the country owes Mr.. Fillmore debt of graf
itude.a debt which it is now, in part, in a small
part, however, repaying. For ourselves, we feel
proud Of hin-we will not say as a New Yorker,
because we are speaking of him as man of the
nation; we are proud Of him as an American
statesman; we are proud of what he has done; we
are proud of him because of the plsudits which
enlightened and discerning statesmen Of other
countries are constrained to bestow upon his mas
tcrly policy.
In bestowing commentator upon Mr.. Fillmore
for the part he has taken in sustaining the Com
promise measures, we would not forget-indecd
we cannot if we would-the eminent services of
him who was the author Of that great measure of
peace; whose capacious mind conceived, and whose
convincing eloquence and Legislative tact carried
it through. All honor to Henry Clay for this great
patriotic, harmonizing measures and all honor. too
10 the great supporter and defender of the measure
and Of the Constitution, Daniel Webster. Let them
be remembered forever Ntth heartfelt gratitude by
the American people, for it is by their exertions
their patriotic efforts, that can boast that we be-
long to the United States.