The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-11-06

themselves notorious by thsir waresars upsn the
national principles Of democracy were compelled
either TO seek refuge in some organization ousnos
the democratic party or else to yield ebedencet 70 The
demands Of their party in the abjurstion Of their
sectional doctrines They preferred the latter and
hence they are found in thir contest folio wing their
national leaders and not, in the case Of Seward
and Greeley with the whiss, leading and debating
terms Thus regarding the relative position of the
two parties in this contest it is and felt that
judgment has been passed upon sectional men and
principles, which is marked and unequivocal. 1t is
indeed stern rebuke to the wing party, and at the
same time, a pointed warning to the democracy.
Our people are national in their feelings, senti
mebts, and principles. Both aud parties who
seek their confidence and support must respond
heartily and in good faith to these sentiments
of nationality. There must be no equivocation
no shrinkipg-no double dealing = nothing
shor. Of q bold, open, and undoubted advocacy of
national principles, either or retain the
public confidence. Seward sought the election Of
Gen. Scott with hollow hearted professions Of &C
quiescence in the Compromise measures. The couu-
try demanded something more, That demand was
responded to by Gen Pierce and tre democratic
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suIes a final and permanent settlement Of that
angry controversy, but in the bold aud manly advo
cacy of those national and constitutional principles
upon which the Compromise was based, thereby
giving fnality to past legislation, and afsrding
safe basis of action for future controversies. Tie
democratic party not only stands pledged by its
position, in this matter, to maintain nviolats the
existing settlement, but also to apply the great
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This is its broad national position and those of ts
household who not prepared to maintain
it, are unworthy of its confidence, and will
prove in the end, clogs upon progress and prosper
ity Whilst therefore, the Seward aud Greeley wings
folly and wickedness have brought upon their party
and the democracy are shouting in wild enthusiasm
over their unprecedented victory it is the duty Of
the statesmen of cool heads and patriotic hearts, to
review the ground over which we have just passed,
ponder upon the lessons of wisdom which are to be
drawn from national and patriotic view of the SUBJ
ect in order that the experience of the past may be
seen and felt in guiding and directing the issues
of the future.
General Pierce has no time to waste in idle and
noisy demonstrations over his brilliant triumph.
He has before him future-that future must be
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his own intellect. Every thing depends upon the
organization of his administration. We speak not OF
the men, merely whom he may call around him. There
is preliminary question to be settled by him, in ad.
vance Of the selection of any cabinet officer That
point once safely passed, and the rest will follow
easily and naturally enough. The country is pro.
life OF talent energy, and ability, and it siily
be commanded. There is no trouble upon tina.
point. Those who suppose that the list of men
capable of discharging these high functions, is
limited to the names of those who have heretofore
either filed those appointments, or else been the
lifelong applicants for them, underratc the intelli.
gence. spirit, and energy of the age. The i'm
portant-indeed, the all-important-questenf for the
decision OF General Pierce, is-upon what principle
will he organize his administration Shall it reflect
the national spirit and sentiment Of his party He
has been nominated and elected as a national man.
upon national principles. Let him firmly and
honestly maintain that position, calling around him
men of his own stamp making his cabinet unit
and predict for him brilliant aud successful adj
ministraton, and for the democratic party per-
manent foothold in the hearts, affections and
fdence of the American people. If he falters he is
lost and his party will in the end have more cause
to grieve his election, than they now have to
triumph in his success His future is in his own
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