Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-11-12
The Fnfnre.

i The Future.
/ ready Submission to the will of The ajority.
when fairly and eonsttutionly expressed is neces-
sary to the successful workings of free instu-
tons, and distinguishes people from all others
Even when election has been strongly contested,
and the final vote has been very close, the defeated
party dreams of an appeal to force for The pur
pose of retrieving the political fortunes which may
have been stricken down at the ballot box In cases
where the popular will is decidedly expressed.
or where. as in the instance Of the canvass which
has just closed the opposition to the successful
didate, has been, in great measure, nominal, the
duty of acq1iescence becomes much easier the
part of those whose wishes may have failed of being
realized 1t must be felt and understood that no
mere trick or management could have produced such
results so strong. decided and emphatic in their
character For veal for woe, it is the Uoice of the
people, evidently and unquestionably and our Wing
friends cannot fail good citizens to recognize it,
and to bow readily and cheerfuy otis behests; and
to give to the administration which will come in with
the fourth of next March fair and impartial trial
with wish rather to find it acting RIG CHIT and TO
tain it when acting, than 10 embarras it in any
way by factions opposition unnecessary carp
ing.
The people of the United States have elected Gen.
Pierce. East and West, North and South, they have
rallied round him as a national man; a safe man
and worthy one We have the most undoubting
confidence that his will justify their prefer
ence. He will go into power under circumstances
favorable to the proper development of his policy.
With large majority in both branches of Congress
and throughout the States, with the ability to call
around him the best talent of the party his con-
stitutional advisers and with the measures of ma
tonal policy initiated by that party in full and
cessfu operation it will require only the exercise of
sound judgment and clear good sense 10 render his
administration of the Federal Government em;nently
successful That he possesses these qualifications his
whole life shows conclusively. and they adorned
by m"desty and propriety of department conspicu
BUS in his whilst candidate, and in marked
contrast with the great soldier who was opposed to
him. For his high character man, and the pu-
rity of his motives us u statesman, those who know
him best vouch most cheerfully, and his majority of
fifteen thousand in his sobersded State of New
Hampshire shows what the rigid purtans among
whom he personally resides, think or the charge of
intoxication and other mmo.alities which have been
preferred against him.
Upon the whole we question if ever there was
more unequvocal expression of public opinion thro'
the ballot box. or any case in which the defeated
party were better contented be defeated OF
those in Office will feel bad about it, for the Demo-
Gratis have been too honest to make any professions
of prescribed pros -rption the like and many
others too, doubt got their feelings considerably
worked up upon the subject; nevertheless gene
raj rule we think that nobody will dissent from us
means of information, disappointed in the re-
suit, which foreshadowed by every possible in
dication ever since the commencement of the cam
paign there any great portion Of the Wing
party who really cared three sraws for Gen Scott,
or are very particularly put out by his defeat.
When the news of the Democratic triumphs in
the Pennsylvania Ohio. and Indiana State elections
reached Concord, New Hampshire the residence of
Gen. Pierce, the Granite Club in meeting, and
the intelligence being announced by the President of
the Club, it instantly resolved to call upon Mr.
Pierce and congratulate him, which was done. To
the address of the President of the Club, Mr.. Pierce
made short reply, from which make the fol-
lowing extract exhibiting the manner in which
he enjoys success and the feelings with which it in
spires him. He certainly stands the test of pros
perity well and gracefully:
| Gen. Pierce acknowledged the kindness of hi;
neighbors and friends, in coming to greet him upon
the reception Of intelligence to which they nigh
we'll suppose he not Indifferent, though he coulc
truly say that his position from the first had never
excited in him anything like feeling Of citation
He had calmly awaited the progress of events, ant
should continue to do conscious that however th
result might affect individuals, his INTEL gent eoun
trvmen were abundantly competent to take care O
their interests, under the guidance of that Pow
er to which he wished we could all habitually loo]
with more humility and faith. He trusted his friend
would not forget that with high toned and henora
BILE men, the hour of triumph was always the hou
of ma gnanilnity. 1t not to be overlooked tina
- there were around many with whom we were i
daily intercourse at this moment moved by feel ne
exactly the opposite of those which called ont tn
: assemblage before him and his friends could we
n afford to allow that circumstance to detract some
what from their generous joy. He hoped they woul
e also remember that prospect of success. ir
# indeed political elevation ITSELF could relieve the
ncghbor more or less worthy of the confidence an
affections for which he was profoundly grateful.
e Thanksgiving Day.
J., Governor Reid has issued his proclamation recon
|. mendng Thursday. the 25th Of the present mont
J., to be observed throughout the State day Of SO
emn and public Thanksgiving.
It Suggs, upon hearing that the Emperor hal order
J. ed the action and said that be hoped to every
his own emperor!
!, Gen. Scott's Views as his defeat.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 General Scott attributes b
i Jofoo tn tho defecliOn of MIR Webster al