The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-03-04

To-day the transfer of the executive power in the gov
eminent will be contaminated, and upon new President,
representing another party and protesting another policy
will be imposed the duties and responsibilities of admins
traon. Itwere premature 10 indulge in speculation as 10
the future policy of the incoming administration advance
of any authentic declaration of its opinions and purposes
but word the circumstances which characterize
the period of its Inauguration is only admissible but
will be peculiarly appropriate.
To the superficial observer-to him who looks only at
existing effects, without regard the hidden operation of
causes which are to rpen into results hereafler-,he
present uncure may day of calm and of unclouded
prospect But upon the more rejecting mind the ten
dency OF things will impress more solemn conviction
Great to be born within the presidential
term. That restless energy-iha spirit of change and
daring adventure-hat unsettled aspect of public affairs
that rapid and eccentric progress which distinguishes the
movements OF nations in the present dayall foreshadow
events of extraordinary public Importance With respect
TO our country, will pretend to say that he
does not anticipate the agitation and solution of ques-
lions OF the gravest national interest within the four
years
For the administration which assumes the rens of
power to-day there is promise of indoen repose or
careless Indifference. Without reference to the probable
exgences OF the future there is enough in the present
demands OF the public service TO test the wisdom
and to tax the utmost energies OF the ablest and
most competent Executive. II is in spirit Of cap.
tious discomfort, with the expiring administration that
say that its delinquency has imposed upon its
cessors burden of no ordinary weight Not only has
the administration of President Pierce to meet lis own
legitimate responsibilities and perform its own proper
duties but first past errors and repair the
damage done by it's predecessor The officials whom the
people expelled from power leave everything in confu
sion and disorder By ncompetency and negec, Of duty
try and Involved il serious disputes with foreign pow.
e-, while through defect OF administrative talent il moi
pursuit Of corrupt purposes they violated the obga
lions OF honor and outraged the moral sense OF the
muny in their management Of the domestic Of
the government Upon the incoming Executive will de.
vove the task OF correcting the abuses OF domestic ad.
mnisa,on, Of restoring the dignity and honor Of the
republic, and OF enforcing the rights of its citizens against
the pretensions OF rival powers.
Difficult may be It's duties, and grea, may be il.
endorsements the administration will fortunately
not be unequal to its mission. OF this the country has
every guarantee In the high character in the earnest
and devoted patriotism and the wisdom OF the Presi.
dentn the capacity for labor, in the energy, the hon.
esty, and in the varied ability of The cabinet which be
may call around him-the country will find every ee-
ment Of successful and glorious administration. With
the united and cordial support Of the great party by whom
he was elevated to tbs post which he is this day
sumo, there need be fear that FRlsK PIERCE will
fail TO Justify the confidence OF his countrymen, and TO
realize the brightest hopes OF those who know his ability
and appreciate his patriotism.