Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-03-08

,p-om the New Ye.k Herald, March 81
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10 fhr hcgrlng Hlahy
now 10 horne on the wings OF Inc press 10 INC
y,n., confines Of The Union In It's patriotic tone 10
~, mo mini EXPRESSION of opnions-in lis reflections on ths
-. IL, pcrcepticns Of the present. and annuncation OF the
IL ia dramatically up the occasion, the times, the
n,rsop and the great country 10 when Is
VI uch the nature o. speech as an act-he opening
OF another OF the seals n Tie e'enui oook Oh haloh ucs
! Tiny. :. ..,
ccs and dgneu uppea tho country which has placed
him in power 10 sustain him in the faithful and fearless
fmance OF the high and responsible duties oil his great ONCE
the resident proceeds in the rst place 10 tx attention
upon our national origin The courage and wisdom OF our
fathers of the horoc age Of the republic, the great
work they accomplished in hssjciang public freedom WIN
public order. in the establishment and ORGANIZATION o. Tue
United States We well conceive how Franklin Pierce
should pause with honorable pride TO contemplate Inc gn
ries Of that epoch in whose veins flows the blood
Of the gcant audle who served for years in the
luton and in whose mind s the cherished memories and
instincts OF PATRIOTISM nsled by The example and tina
teachings of such father But we recall The events ard
the Lessons Of the past broader also Ancri-
cnn show in what grsnt purposes result IN great
deeds-to indicate that they "ho possessed the genius To
conceive and create knew also how uphold and
tain; point the American Union Is the triumphant
example for the initiation and the guidance Of The spirit OF
nationality of Independence and OF Democratic self gov
cnnlent wherever may appear whether IN Europe Or IN
America.
From these introductory matters tho President passes
naturally The suggestion Of sentiment which Is the Key
note of his foreign policy namely the frank acceptance OF
s contingencies. of national expansion &c tho Inherent
quality our public life but which conrmpates the atnn
men, of the successive stages that expansion by the
onal will only through its appointed agents, in its own
good and in strict obedience 10 every dictate OF honor
aud good tuh In this relation he announces unequYocs
IL thai the future acquisition c certain possessions, no, with
in jurisdiction this time is important 10 The peace OF
tho world not less than TO our own protection he az.
nuGnccs also, principle TO 90 regarded as unda
mental that rights security and epOse reject
utterly nadmssble, the idea o Interference or colonial
ton by foreign powers beyond h.r present Jusdic'ian
any where this side Of The Aud this connection
too his marked ana emphatic aiusou 10 tho rights which
belong every Amtrcaa citizen, an individual viii be
admired 'iom end 10 end oil onr country his WORDS on s
point noble patriotic, 80 Inspiring so American,
that Induced repeat Them he:e They sound out
like an anthems
rhe rights which belong nation not alone
10 be regarded but those which pertain 10 every citizen in
his individual capacity aud abroad must be sacred
" maintained So long hr discern every star IN its
pacc upon ensign, without wealth 10 purchase for him
prctfn title for him place. IL Will be his pfI-
yrge be hi- acknowledged right To stand una
basrd in the presence oil princess win proud con-
scousucss that h. is himself Of nation oil sovesgns,
and ,nt lie cannot in legitimate pursuit ~ancc! so Tar
from that tho whom he shall leave behind In the
place which now occupy VIII not see mat no ruuc hand OF
powr. u y!annica passion lie laid upon hun WIN IMMUNITY
He mus, realize that upon every sea, and every soil
enterprise righnly seek the protection nt
our az American citizenship ID an inSlOaoe panoPy Tor
The security OF American rights
There can be no longer any doubt these points. The
universal sentiment Of the people oil Inc United states re-
pariiuy tn RELATION OF America 10 Europe, has al length
been spoken out in language unnlstsEaole ana IN INC
ue s0l-n form the voice uf their elected chief nnels
lra,c The era of the Atlantic colonization Of Ana
RIGA closd-hut Of ia aponed sbtrpanspe greatness,
through It's ria energies commences '0h sHe inauguration
of Franklin Pierce
The presiien! next p9rerds touch several OF the
leading questions 0! administrative interest he speaks OF
the army ana navy Of the great OF The national
militia in of who has participated IN their
common nonor and who appreciates from experience Their
relative importance He procaims the exigency for devoted
integrity and rigid economy in all tho departments OF the
government he slgnazss the evident rn. ,hat WINE ON
ca station is to be conferred only upon competency and
qualification still, concordance OF political opinion IN those
who are 10 administer the public affairs is indispensable TO
that cordial evaporation without which there can De no EN-
cpn of act
eminent.
Frus ,h, III. transition is direct and obvious to the
great principles of constitutional doc
rne which President Pierce pronouncea with The came eI-
pclncss tina; csacerzes other points OF the address md
with evan laorc Of po5vene.s perhaps, as being things
settled by tie which has transferred power from the
wings tic democrats. aud Is ne moro to BE- brought into
cont rorersy.
Ono of these principles is ha Of Just discrimination be-
tween the separate rights and responsibilities OF the States
and our cornlca rights and obligations under the Conssu
ton In this connection he drelis with surprising eo-
ouencc the priceless value OF the Union - The ark OF
safety, the palladium of liberties and the living soul
which aninatcs the body OF national power Tho other
principle is the duty and The necessity, the part p each
one Of United States and its citizens, 10 respect the
rights OF every other Of the States and its citizens and
the obligations of the Federal Government IN the premises
In speaking which lie refers land Ito could not well avoid
re-rriny slavery question and the CompromSe mea-
He declares, mere opinion, but ns creed
the OF the dominant democratic party and
Of hi, Administrations ianj the only creed this sub
lecl covering The whole ground which AIRY statesman has
hsd IN, - and boIn.ss Ia announce from bgin-
nipy To Inc end The discussion of the Compromise
surrshs voluntary Herru+e slVcry as exists in
different o: the Union 10 recognized By the Const:tu
ton; ,hai exists admitted right; that thu States
wnlic entitled 10 efficient remedies Tor the en-
fjcemcn Il the right and that 10 i- cEd The appropriate
laws are TO &c carried mi" e:,r not "i'h or men
tai atiois ccerluy and in the sp OF iricrn
the North ard South, and OF uuhcssting loyalty
establishment 70 tue Union.
The address concludes witt ierrent invocation Tor hB
pe!peluy Of the Union We need not urge its pcrusa II
1t is neady engraven the memories OF those who
heard il from tho s,eps of The Capitol; |, will be read
hu oh nitnn n
wherever clsr Throughout The world, there is
mind sufficient culture either 10 love or 10 tea the pre-
and a!vancng gtca:ncSs OF these United States 1t
will he admired the irankness the fearless dec
son lupi cXDIciinrs. and the und ubcd and manifest
sincerity, which distinguish III and Tor these qualities VIII
be admire" ,use who may Dissent from its cnncln
stems II will be carefully studied both NJ home md abroad
the authoritative exposition OF the domestic and foreign
policy .. t!c administration Of the Federal GoTs:n
ment
70 up ihis opening exposition of the policy OF Gen
Pierce meets the verdict OF the people, as rendered IN The
election November. Hc Is pledged |" The principles upon
which the Union founded aud upon which i must con
tnue; ha is a seadias adhesion Ia the conpro
mis- The Constitution; he declares himself committed to
the progressive spirit o the agctD annexation at the
proper tire and in the proper way without lear
OF the consequences oi the still further extension Of this
widely repub!ichc boldly tbs dnctrnc
Of the protection Of The gh. and privileges Of American
ct2crs abroad lie does hesitate 10 declare with equa
empnus The doctrine g" rotation. and those w .c'wods Of
Olj Hickory U rc,;enchmcn and reform lii"se princ
pies, and others Ind down, constitute hrcud strUEq
pri.ns,c platform. With firm WILL sound discretion and
aS the aGn!itlsa'i may sahG upon sale
~, ai the fu! appreciation c tie country. Gen. Pierce
commence his with every prestige aud promise OF
.ncCc,s. Ills inaugural initiates cpDria de-
rlrlure in The BEARINGS OF the ship OF SIasand positive
emphatic and courageous and dgnfed foreign policy in
the place NJ the epuiuted stand still neutrality policy Of
tic ia!c administration. We shall mark the Of the
uilneni a The Promises hcS held forth 70: The continued
proercsa nj his mighty republic md its expansion and Gle
WALTON among The nations nt :r carilI The tire is rife
tho appears have been chosen for the lime We
that with risg various qua
iDr.:In: rotation the general schedule uf the uau
al a. General Pierce will bc received with universal
faction sg tho american people. Onward is he word
WEST COLUMBIA.
This is the Of in Macon county in This
Sa;e Icnai the Ohio River about II miles above the
mouth al the kanawha and st the extreme loot Of Wag
oncrS RG,n. 1t its sa the salt rocks hcnea IT,
and III extensive coal beds around H. being unsurpassed
these by ary other portion oil Virginia The salt
water obtained ny boring Is found less depth, aud is
Dne.lsii degree ;!an that obtained at the Kama
"a Sn!n"s Several cnuran'-s actively engaged
nanmacur. ,s and the coal ods extensively
worked both Tor home CONSUMPTION and for transportation
The already considerable trade uni is the