Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-07-09

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Nee shsrssi sdversissnsnts.
'sThe wings and their anesstors, the old rederaists
have committed many errors" &c.-lxiiedgevile Union.
We crave your indulgence, fair sir, but we observe
that you commit slight yourself You are
certainly not well posted in the gcneaogy Of parties
aud you betray strange ignorance with respect to
the bsgetting Of your iustrious chief the wonderful
Bigadier. Unless all history is fable, the immcdi-
ate ancestor of your model statesman and Democrat
q. PIERCE was staunch = Federalist Of the old
John Adams and Black cockadc school, as any that
ever existed in New England. If the records of New
Hampshire do not lie, he so bitter in his hostility
to every thing Republican, that he would not even
permit Republican preacher to oficatc chaplain
TO the Legislature. There is mention made of his
having undergone any change-and he reared the
promising Franklin to walk in his footsteps, and we
have no intimaton that he undutiful son.
The Presidents birth furnishes fair sample of that
OF most Of the Locofocos Their ancestors were old
Federasts-whose virtues they have failed to inherit
while they have received undue portion oftheir
dofectA The old Fe1eralists never advocated the
one xadn popsr-that LEFT to their degenerate de-
soendants. They claimed for all the departments Of
the Federal Government collectively, more power
than the Republicans thought was compatible with
the existence Of the State Governments The Loco
focos claim for Of those Executive
supreme dominion. That's the difference between
them. And of the two, think the old Federalists
were nearer iight-inasmuch as Government by three
distinct and coordinate depsrtmcnts-Congress, Ex-
ecutye and Judcisry-was more popular, rested on
. wider basis and moro in harmony with the
spirit Of free people, than the Government by sin
gle man. Practically and in the Locofoco programme
Congress and the Judiciary mere appendages to
the Executive.
The same writer speaking Of the Presidents APP
pointments, says:
The camor raised by the Wings about the Presidents
appointments to Office H. all humbug They have pre-
tended that he has appointed any Office that in
competent or dishonest. They dare not make such
charge"
Some Of your own party do, howe ver-and make
livery boldly. But what say you to the Hon. VIM
j. BROWN of Indianaf Is he competent and honest :
We do not pretend to particular acquaintance with
all the individuals appointed to office but when
like Brown known of all men by the record is cho-
SEN the inference is that his unknown colleagues pos
the same qualities, and that the man. who ap-
points them all, is of their stripe.
81 The Baltimore American has some spicy
comments, which append that heavy
chine, which does the official grinding for the Ad-
ADMINISTRATION, the Washington Union. The Union
swayed by many rival ounces, is the subject Of pity
40 its friends ana or tn sd,ersariss-
The correspondent of the New York Courier says :;
it is earnestly hoped that Mr. Beverly Tucker will
raise the funds, hundred thousand dollars or SO, to
get up counter organ to the Union otherwise
there is really danger that the Union will go into op-
position to ITSELF" 1t is not impossible, that the APP
prshension Of Mr.. fuckers exerts consider
able influence on the nerves of the organ We hear
generally that that bold enterprise is in a way of
much forwardness From all accounts it will be the
most slashng, dashing and sparkling specimen of
journalism that has ever been seen in this country
Wo have no doubt but that it will jar the Union"
to its centre-and if the Brigadier himself does not
exhibit more skill than he did in the batte-felds of
Mexico, he will be speedily distanced.
lively time in politics is ut hand. The inability
OF the Brigadier to control the heterogeneous mass
which elected him. is every day becoming more ap-
THrent;-and political somersettng will be the order
1t the day. Sagacious politicians, who pride them
selves on never beirg in q minority, are already
husying themselves with respect to their future po-
sitions. The we-ascertaned desire of the President
Tor reelection will complcate matters for time
but, in the end, will contribute to a rapid set
Element Of them In the meantime, there will be rare
sport for dsinterested spectators For our part we
anticipate unusual lot Of fun
One remark Of the American, that I'VE have vet to
meet with the first American who is not n Demo-
Grst, Is sustained by the experience Of every man,
Ind clearly illustrates the plfering spirit Of ocofocos
happropriating that term to themselves. Democracy
Ia Its original Specification, Government by
the people, and, in that sense, we do not suppose
there Is . human being in the Confederacy who does
MT subscribe to t. The Locos stoet to conceal their
Federal origin and the better 10 deluds the
They have had their day
From the Baltimore American
Wnss SYNPATHrIrso WITH DExocRArs-Under this
very aterns caption the Union has leading editorial in
yesterdays issue, itch is designed warn is friends
dmpending danger. For part unable to com.
Isshend precisely what objection the Union can have
sgains sympathy" with democrats" that will augment
the legons that have hitherto marched under that triu
plant name. If the wings repent Of their faults and are
wiling 70 sue for pardon why should great and mcrcul
parry close the portals OF is heart and refuse them the
Loon OF savatonf Thore has always been rejoicing
"y.ra savsd sinner than just made perfect Il
wbigs Who have otstnately adhered their pestent
hsreses indicate suitable desire 20 put on sac cloth and
2shss why should they be denied the liberty Of ucb nm
ss.sonsbe exeoratont We cannot but thinL therefore
th., the Union !. unknd TO It's ancient foes when will
nssnsr iorgve their peecadoe receive them into
s,eir ranks ss faithful brethren.
Bot iesng aside, let what is the precise ground
% me Unions alarm at the increase Of the Democratic
srty BY "Whig synpathizers"
st IL aquestion' says the organ, (which democrats
ray probably study whether the present condition of our
arty u not such inspire enemies with homes of
Important recruits from ranks. However much of
animation and eiegy may be nusedinto our presidential
contests BY the patronage which be dispensed by the
successful party, IL has been and always will be
40, and especially now, that the patronage becomes
cal source OF weakness 70 any President
Here confession, which, from the late jubant edto.
ras OF the Unon not prepared encounter in
JUS coinmna The hone 20 Ia
fnsnt OF partys strength 10 batte-whe the distribu-
ton Of patronage becomes the Of that part weak
ess IN the hour ~ victory The dissatisfied combine 10
Formidable masses and In succeeding elections coaesce
with all who are inclined 70 oppose The dominant power
Thhh sad picture Of party principle 70 be attributed
any political organization but ue had idea that he