The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-03-09
THE RESPONSE OF THE PRESS.
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From the National Intellgencer, (whig)
The NEW PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND HIS
INAUGURAL ADDREss-Our readers universally will, by
the time they receive this paper have had the
OF which we have awaited ourselves to read over,
and again. the inaugural address pronounced by President
PIERCE IN the presence OF the assembled multitude of his
fellow citizens, on the occasion OF his taking upon him
self the responsibilities of the great office which the peo
pie have conferred upon him.
We now say of it, with a confidence which at the
first glance at its contents were unable to do that.
a whole, it production in high degree credabe TO
the ability well the patriotism OF its author and
generally to the principles which he and indicates
in regard TO the domestic institutions and policy of
country and to the clearly expressed. and, believe,
sincere determination his part that, in regard to our
relations with foreign nations, advantage shall be
sought that is inconsistent with the laws and usages of
the civilized world
That there are one or two passages OF the address
which somewhat startled upon the first perusal of it,
as heretofore nmatedand the first impression of which
not yet altogether dsspated-does deract from the
general merit which we have attributed to it, There is
not probably OF the regular readers OF this paper
who has not already taken the view OF those pas
sages we have done. 1t is nevertheless due them,
and to public responsibilities that should consider
these points by hemse yes with care, and pro.
pose 10 do at early day, when columns are
engaged than they at this in the publication
OF matters which have PRIOR claim upon them.
From the N. Y. Sunday Times, tneuual)
The rSAuGuRAL.-ln the inaugural address of the
President OF the United States, look for an enunca-
ton of principles; in his first message for their applica-
on in DETAIL 10 existing circumstances The address
delivered by President Pierce al the Capitol, on Friday,
the 4tb inst was bold, frank, manly, and eloquent
declaration OF the principles BY which he proposes 10
shape the acts OF his administration His political OPP
ponens utterly mistake the character OF the man if they
suppose that any portion of his remarks adj captain
DUN uug" Or as one OF our city papers elegantly has
1t, merely buncombe' and "highfauting" There is
| an emphatic tone running through the whole address
which clearly indicates that lis author felt and meant all
he uttered. He has left nothing TO be conectured in
relation TO the leading points OF his political creed there
Is no room tor further dispute TO his upon those
prominent national subjects which present engage the
profound attention OF the people He is in favor of the
expansion OF our territory, by the acquisition OF certain
possessions not within our jarscicon," which he con-
ceves to be eminenty important for protection -
but nothing be more explicit and satisfactory than
his earnest declaration that he would the utter
most, and with all the power conferred upon him by
the constitution any attempt TO extend the jurisdiction
OF the United States, Inconsistent with the strict obser-
vance OF national faith or which might not challenge
ready justification before the tribunal of the civilized
world This is sound, honest, patriotic doctrine and
will be approved in its length and BREADTH by nine
tenths OF the American people. He is opposed 10 any
active interference by the government of this country in
the tumulls, and Inrgues Of the nations Europe
OF the fixed principles which will guide the policy
OF the Pierce administration. The President wisely con.
sdes il the mission OF this republic to reclaim the world
from desposm by her example, and not by force OF
From Rochester Union, (demoerat)
The tone and temper of the address uniformly ad.
mrable and statesmanlike, and whole il is emnenty
worthy OF the head OF great nation. II gives the high
est OF honesty and integrity in the admnistra-
ton, and every sentence inspires confidence in the man
whom the American people have selected 10 preside over
their destinies for the next four years
The whole address is characterized by tone OF diff
dence and modesiy but at the time by manlyin.
dependence from which augur The best results Let
wait for the development of General Pierces ad.
mInistrative policy.
From the Buffalo Register, twhis)
As whole, we like the inaugural Aside from what
we regard as defect IN ITS STYLE IL s bold and fearless,
document, carrying It's face sturdy defiance of The
Vaccinations OF faction and the rawlings of fanaticsu
Ii indicates that franklin Pierce to be the If
these United States for the next four years. without Weld
ing the seeplre to any power behind the throne That he
TO be the President de fa0 well de lure nd that
those turbulent spirits who have penchant for intrigue
and influence, il they do not like il may carry their wares
10 some other market.
FROM the Rochester Advertiser, (democrat)
In language, the address is highly fecitous in senti-
men American, and noble. II regards the Union
only hope and prompt and willing acquiescence in
the rights all the States derive from the constitution
the only means of its preservation Ii proclalms with
timely and unmislskabe emphasis, the Monroe doctrine,
with reference TO foreign colonization this continent
and assumes position in reference to II, called for by
me prevalent feeling of the nation point deeply
auec'ing their tranquility and safety
Indicates, with all desirable dlstinotness, that the
nmi OF our territorial sway has yet been rencbed
hala que regard TO political tranquility and the security
OF oW commercial interests may require The acquisition
OF more territory but repes the idea that such additions
e 20 oe .ne fruits OF unlicensed and unprovoked assaults
on me possessions OF others Oar conquesis are be
nose OF peace, but the less desirable nor the ess
certain On this agcnuit
As%as 10 have been pr pee ed fron tho noItc ,ntsca