The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-03-13


The address Of President Pierce has by this time been
read from extreme OF the land the other wherever
could be conveyed by connecting lines OF telegraph
and. while has gfa,ed his friends. has commanded
the respect OF his political opponents by s ioy lnde
pendent manly, and palfioc sentimental. Indeed from
the commencement oil the government, we doubt any
inaugural address exeried the powerful influence
which this Calculated TO have In plain, concise unnis
taxable langua II declares without reserve what are 70
be the guiding and ruling principles OF the administration
and they are. what we have anticipated broad and com
pfehensven character with the grandeur OF our couh-
tcalculaed not only 10 maintain its greatness but 70
enhance the happiness OF people, extend the area OF
freedom, and elevate America IN the estimation oil the
world.
ponensthe irritation OF defeat having in some measure
subsdedhave been leaning with reliance upon Tue
hrmness patriotism, and intelligence OF President fieee
than We have known them 10 accord 10 one mol oi
their ranks; and il has been by no means an IN
usual thing 10 hear The remark made Wei, we pave
doubt he will make good President and IT'S good
thing Scott beat" When the policy and course OF
the administration shall have been thoroughly under
stuod as il ia Indicated BY the eloquent dsnIfed, ana
satesmanlke inaugural OF the President me WING parry
will have real cong raulae themselves thai ehey
were saved from their folly and that the democracy have
given 10 the nation President worthy 10 MI Inc chaf
once occupied by Washington. Jefferson, and Jackson
The President appre hends no danger iron the expah
sion OF our national domain The past is sufficient
guarantee Of the stability and permanency OF our nsu-
lions and while he recommends the continuation OF JUS,
ce and good faiths truth and honesty in all our national
dealings he clearly intimales that there additions
which may be made with advantage, and should be
made evidently important for our protection in tu'
ure, and essential for the OF our commerce
and the peace OF the world"
The first impression OF The inaugural address, conveyed
by telegraph, was mared by numerous errors, which
sngulary distorted The beautiful arrangement OF many
OF its harmonious sentences and IN places rendered even
their intention and meaning somewhat confused and In
distinct We have the pleasure OF laying before our read
to-day corrected copy and We are confident they
will experience the qualification that inspired us In
lis perusal. Combining with exquisite skill all OF the
elements which legitimately subject 10 discus
sion, It leaves nothing obscure or indefinite gives an
earnest which cannot be mistaken that President Pierce
understands thoroughly the duties OF his high station,
and is determined TO perform them His views OF foreign
and home policy comprehensive and nationals and
find echo in every heart that throbs for our com
mon country, her happiness and her high destiny His
counsel TO those who, the change OF the organs OF the
government, look forward 10 recognition OF their dams
Office kind, and will break the force OF dsappolnt
men 10 which many will o. necessity be subjected, who
have been filled with hope and carried away by expeca-
ton That many changes will be made is certain Tor,
in conducting lis affairs every administration must know
lis aids and that their efficient cooperation Is to be re-
! lied on.
The administration OF President Pierce fully endorses
the Monroe doctrines and any efforts to extend iis nhu-
ence by colonization or other interference upon this con-
tnent by any European power will be promptly met and
properly resisted as lnadmlssbe he is frank, Clear I'M
eqnivocal upon this subject as he is with every Other IN
his elevated and admirable address He the principle
should be regarded fundamental and tba, il should be
for the repose and security OF this con-
| federacy"
How abashed and crest fallen must they stand who
deavored to asen upon his bright and untarnished
cutcheon the blur of abolionIsm! What can be more
national, pure and consistent, than his recognition OF
the rights of the States all that pertains TO them properly
separated from the legitimate powers of the federal gov
| ernmenls But his views AS ncucaed in his inaugural
are in accordance with The whole tenor of his political
life With wise and just discrimination, he resolves the
combined elements OF our government and clearly indi-
Gates the functions belonging 10 States in their ndv dua
capacities and coordinate parts OF federatIve gov.
1 eminent He endorses the Compromise constitutional
and pledges that its promises shall be realized With
pater nal counsel he advises obedience 10 ihe awsnot
reluctant and forced obedience but cordial acknow
edgmen of the power of the constitution and the provis
ions of the statutes in conformity with It's behesis.
We are proud of this initial step OF democratic Elk
ecutve 1t is illustrative OF the His whole hear
CLOVIS with patriotism and he will reflect credit upon the
discernmen and confidence OF the American people, who
called him from the sweets OF retirement 10 take the helm
OF State and guide their vessel in safety Though European
governments should combine to snatch from America the
prestige of her destiny, while be 1.-THE head OF nation
their efforts will be ioled, and The banner OF freedom
glow with radiance, and glitter with the efulgencs
| OF new stars.