The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-11-01

The foowing il copy Of ielter addressed by Gen
Gushing Hon. X. rockingham. OF the editors Of
the Boston Post The occasion for The letter s explained
upon it's face and its authoritative character IL unmis-
iakesbly declared The democratic party cannot live in
any coalition or combination with element which
is at with one OF its fundamental principles II
il canno, live and prosper upon lis owa broad ma
tional principles. il ought to be dissolved and an
initiated. Upon these principles j. has grown ire
ssbly powerful, aud has given honor and prosperity
to the country, and repOse to dsr acted and sgitaed
public mind. President Pierce stands solemny pledged
TO administer the government upon the pure national
creed which he elevated the presidency That
creed repudiales and abhors aboltonism as equal
ly fatal 10 the union OF the democracy and OF the
States. He cannot countenancs or tolerate it in any
shape without proving recrean his high trust He
will not tolerate il in any official subject to be reached
by executive power. To this declaration his sacred
honor pledged. and General Cushing's letter rser.
ales the pledge. We need no, commend this letter
10 the attention OF readers The policy OF the ad
mnisation is stated by the distinguished attorney with
all the clearness, directness force, and boldness with
which that talented gentleman uniformly expresses his
sentiments. No one misunderstood him and as he
speaks by authority. holder misunderstood
the fate that awaits him if his conducts bring him within
the import Of the rule saccinc,ly and forcbly laid
down. The President is resolved ,ha, the union Of the
party the principles OF the Baltimore platform shall be
preserved and for his vndca0n, he trusts in that
generous people who have commissioned him with pow
er They will stand BY him and sustain him, because
they know he will keep his pledges redeem his faith
The following is General Cushing's letter:
WAsHk0roN, Oct 30, 1853
DEAR perceive that in several counties of Mas
sachuses coalon senatorial tickets have formed
OF associated democrats and free-solefs. My judgment
is, that the democrats who have participated this have
done worse than 10 commit fatal error They have
abandoned principle which is fundamental. To
support vote tor the ffee-soiiers of
10 10 give counlenaDce and power to persons engaged
avowedly in the agitation Of the slavery ques
ton, and therefore hosle 10 the degree, the
determined POI Icy OF The administration. The President
en,erains iumoveable convictions this point. have
had occasion express you hereofore ani all of US
whom he has called to The public service here most
heartily and zeaously sustain his views the subject.
being the only ones consistent with ersona hon
the of the democratic party, the general wei are
OF the country. the integrity OF the constitution the
pemanency OF this Union II there be any purpose
fixed than another ia OF the President and those
with whom he is accustomed cons alt it il that ha
DANGEROUS element Of ahoon.T. under whatever use
form il may present itself. sh ali be crushed ou far
this administration 10 conc erned This the President
declared in his inaugural; this he has declared ever
since all times. and in all places, whea he had occa-
sion TO speak OF the subject While does assume
10 Judge OF the hearts OF men who publicly sound
principles, he only needs overt acts 10 show where
tney are, in order that his settled policy in the
conduct OF the Affairs Of the government shall be
unsquivocay manifested. Those who have sppre.
headed hslung or hesilaion the part of the Pres
dent 10 irsading any pata which truth and patriotism
open to him will find tn'nseves greatly mistaken He
up this occasion HIS policy was not hastily settled
while he occupies hN present position il will never be
departed from The constitutional rights OF all the States
OF this Union dear to him the right, OF New
Hampshire have perceived from the outset tina, tnis
great principle OF the constitutional rights the Sales 10
fastened in his thought the of this Union
Depend upon it, matter what consequences may impend
over him, be will never allow to be shaken by abo,.
,ioniss fac,ons,s, but will sci his face like An, :,
well against band bscksdings agains, et,hand
deiections, which may prejudice embarrass The on
ward progress OF The republic.
remain, very truly yours, Ht
M-< C. CUSHING.
Hon. r. FRoTHIsoHAM, Jr, Boston Post, Boston.