The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-05

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could not well avoid referring to the slavery
question and the Compromise measures. He
declares, not as mere opinion, but as creed
the creed of the elect of the dominant demo-
cratic party, and of his administration, (and it
is the only creed on this subject, covering the
energy and boldness to announce, from the be-
ginning to the end of the discussion of the Com
promise measures) THAT involuntary servi-
tude, or slavery, as it exists in different States
of the Union is recognized by the constitution:
that it exists as an admitted right; that the
States where it exists are entitled to efficient
remedies for the enforcement of the right; and
that to this end the appropriate laws are to be
carried into effect not with reluctance or men
tai reservations, but cheerfully, and in the
spirit of fraternity between the North and
South. and of unhesitating loyalty and attach
ment to the Union.
The address concludes with fervent invoca-
ton for the perpetuity of the Union. We need
not urge its perusal. 1t is already engraven
on the memories Of those who heard it from the
steps of the Capitol; it will be read by or to
every inhabitant Of the country. from ocean to
ocean-and wherever else. throughout the
world, there is mind Of sufficient culture either
to love or to fear the present and advancing
greatness of these United States. 1t will be adj
mired for the earnest frankness, the fearless de-
cision, the limpid explcitness, and the undoubt-
ed and manifest sincerity, which distinguish
it; and for these qualities it will be admired
even by those who may dissent from its concu-
sions. II will be carefully studied, both at
home and abroad as the authoritative expos-
ton Of the domestic and .oreign policy of the
new administration of the Federal Government
To sum up. this opening exposition Of the
policy of Gen. Pierce meets the verdict of the
people, as rendered in the election of Novem-
Der. He is pledged to the principles upon
which the Union was founded and upon which
it must continue; he is sworn to a steadfast ad-
hesion to the compromises of the Constitution;
he declares himself committed to the pro-
gressive spirit Of the age-to annexation at the
proper time and in the proper way without fear
of the consequences of the still further extern
sion ofthis widely-extended republc-he boldly
o. oNs TIC true uUClIIHe N TIE pfotcCtlOH Ol TIE
rights and privileges of American citizens
abroad. He does not hesitate to declare with
equal emphasis. the doctrine of rotation and
those watchwords of Old Hickory. Of re-
trenchment and reform. These principles and
others laid down, constitute a broad, strong,
comprehensive platform. With firm will.
sound discretion, and bold hand, the new ad-
ministration may stand upon it safely, and to
the full appreciation of the country. Gen. Pierce
commences his career with every prestige and
promise of success. His inaugural initiates
a new epoch-a new departure in the bearings
of the ship of State-and positive. emphatic.
and courageous and dignifed foreign policy, in
the place Of the repudiated stand-still neutrali-
y policy of sse late administration. We shall
Nark the extent of the falfilment of the pro-
nis's thus held forth for the continued progress
,r -. nssghty republic and its expansion and
,oro, ~ epong the nations of the earth. The
=, "s., &c, - the man appears to have been
,ns s s sa ~ time We doubt not that, with
ONE miscivipps in various quarters on the
''As "N --eral schedule of the |
octrlne OF rotation, the Co. -oneived |
inaugural of General Pierce will be .~,.
With universal satisfaction by the American !
eople. Onward is the word.