The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-10-14

s not only on sccoun, Of its ruthfuIness bat because
4, ;mbodios the opinions. in few words, OF the more
m.so.nuoas wing Of the late whg party, who had the
od sense 10 renouncs the old landmarks and do wha
thew could to promote the principles mbodied in the
that the writer has never been. and is not, poili-
clan, but man Of letters. and OF iniasaal as'ocla'
tons. s
81 PRESIDENT PIERCE.
The writer OF this article Is politician IN tho oId,-
may sccepAou OF the tcrm but he considers Inc WING
party obsolete idss and trusts that when the democrat
party ehalt have committed the same nsmoet q ol'es'
will share The fate OF its lac rival Nor Is ne an OIL
6ce.holdsr or Office seeker Indeed, lew men nave
less rsespn TO love the present administration man ne,
and va not only highly esieems but greatly aamms
the sogning President He admires him both as states
ma aud man, and has noticed with pain the ATTACKS
which have recently been made upon him from various
QuarteTs The writer does not propose 10 deehu 'ue
President from the unworthy assaults OF his enemies
Their venom can ouly inure themselves Had be thought
ptoper when out OF the kindness Of his nea' nc re-
Gently attended the opening OF the Cysla Palace 20 ae
liver flaming speech in behalf OF that PIivas
ton the unhandsome article in a certain ds'neresed
Msgsxine would not have been published had . CERTAIN
individual, VIGOROUSLY without goou hame' peen Pa.
ronixea BY The government ihe d'snohes. sau spteu
Communications against the President would not nave
npDeared in the London Times and had II not been Tor
the proiga,s character OF the aboonsis OF the State oil
New York. the unhappy condition OF things now exist
ing there would never have occurred. Calumny has
ever BEEN In every age, the inevitable inheritance OF the
more fortunate among men, aud since the spotcss char
acte OF FIRST President was not wiihou, lis calum.
majors il is not strange that our latest President should
be treated with kindred injustice While thinking of the
wick edness alluded TO- certainly true, according
10 Lord BacoO that is kind Of heaven upon earth to
have mans mind move in rhuIty rest IN Providence,
and turn upon the poles OF truth
Blu, the present object OF the writer to lay before the
public few OF the many reasons which he thinks may
be given, prove that President Pierce deserves the con-
fdence and support OF the honest and upright men, mol
only OF his own but all parties.
And first as 10 bis an.ecedents: lie came OF ster.
ling family was we'll educated, distinguished himself as
sawyer and SOLDIER and as representative ana senator
in Congress displayed superior ability He was never
lover OF office and when nominated Tor the presidency,
was simply because those who knew HIM believed that
be the most suitable person 10 be thus honored ana
his conduct from the day OF his nomination to that OF his
election, dignfed and manly, so modest in re.
gard to his own merits and so courteous TO his dslin-
guished rival in the political field that the bitterness OF
party feeling al times entirely forgotten, and his
sworn enemies named him hut to praise
He was placed at the head OF the general government
by an overwhelming majority; and let US now examine
the wisdom he has displayed IN lhs exalted but most ar
duous position In forming his cabinet he proved him
self not only liberal, but, as time will reveal far-see
ing statesman In selecting his Secretary of State he
paid deserved compliment TO OF the very strongest,
most distinguished, strictly honest and best read men
Of the Unon and, beyond all question, the foremost
man of his party in the State which il the pleasure
Of the Executive. well as his duty, to crafty. He
brought his Attorney General from New England, where,
as lawyer, be was without superior while his other
political advisers evidently chosen because in their
persons and character seemed TO be mboded the genius
and prevailing spirit Of their several geographical local
ties The soundness Of ths last principle cannot be
conoverted for while il has aIrayed upon it's side the
people OF the county, The opposition TO il must of
ty be limited, and come chiefly from those who devote
themselves TO politics trade The experience
Of the las. six months has given abundant evidence that
oil the departments Of the government have been careful
ly, uprighly, and usefuly conducted What could
have been expected under any circumstances! Occa-
slons Tor unusual displays Of craftsmanship have been
rare, but the interests in which the people mostly
concerned have been protected with fidelity and ability.
As agovernment we have within the last half year,
peciay 10 the discussion and decision OF the gavest inter-
national questions, risen 10 higher position than ever
before occupied among the nations OF The EARTH and done
much 70 elevate the standard OF our foreign representa-
hves. Legal questions OF consequences to our integrity
and fame have been decided with discretion The af-
fairs OF treasury have beer managed receive
the applause of all parties The peaceful operations oil
our War and Navy DEPARTMENTS have been conducted
IN manner that could not have been improved Our in
terna affairs have been newly organized and placed up
on rmer and useful basis than they have hereto
fore occupied and our postal arrangements have been
greatly extended and improved Are not these things
the most important Tor Executive to fix his mind
upon and they not victories OF peace which deserve
and ought 10 eommand the gratitude OF the citizens OF
great nation Have they not, we assert been
pshed by the administration OF which The President is
the bead
II 10 also the opinion OF the writer that in regard 10
courage and integrity, the President has acquitted him
self with credit and honor Excepting special and
peculiar occasons. he has prescribed the worthy and
the useful Office holders Of the opposing party WHILE
the other hand. ~ in datybound he has BEEN both
democrat and man, true TO his iriends; and the
quesliooabs removals that have taken place were the
result nss Of his private will but OF prevailing evil OF
the times He has had the courage TO think for himself
10 think Independently wtha-and in single instance
has he ever devla,ed in action from the opinions or
promises which he had previously uttered Political
proflgacy has never received smile from him, while
true patriotism has always filled his breast and fired his
eye with an innate. and. BY virtue OF his position, a
kind Of paernal gratitude He lover OF his country
and his heart 10 alien 10 debasng selfshness "a are
The mountains which loom into the blue, above his New
England home, 10 the swamps and the fogs OF aban-
doned wilderness
Now, lei " look at the President for a moment, az a
plain citizen, divested OF all power thorough gentle
man ~ his bearing and conversation he polite and I'M
pretending winning in all his ways has ear for the
brilliant ally OF w.t. as well attentive one for the
most pitiiui tale OF sorrow suering hearted
and generous TO fault; respecer OF persons OF secis
also, both in religion and politics: and just such man
that to knew him personally the prelude to be.
stowal upon him, by ell who thus honored, of the
highest esteem and the warmest affection. Upon the
whole, might be sad OF President Pierce what old
Thomas Fuller once said OF true nobleman IAN the
country are his retaners in ovs and ebssrtanee When
they come 10 wait on him they leave their hearts al
nome behind them. but come willingly 10 tender their re.
speois The holding up OF his hand il a. good AZ the
displaying Of . banner; thousands will flock 10 him. bu
u must % for The ecsnrys service. For he knows thai
ne mat more than lord IL his cause be loyal is ess
ihan private man II il be Otherwise
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Col Manypenny, Commissioner oil Indian Affairs, who
u now official Wait to the indians in Nebraska
lately addressed the Deawaes and some other tribes Of
Indians, desf'ng them TO make known 10 him. on ,hei
return from Visiting other tribes. their wishes in reference
70 'ss ssss o the whole ora part of their lands i,
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