The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-12-04

,.v York psmcultis. at Large.

New York Dimculties. Democracy AT Large.
II is true and to be amentsd because il is true. that
,bsr. is division OF the democratic party ia the State Of
New York, and that il exists under much excitement
and ssperity Of feeling As consequence OF this dvis
oo have to depoe the defeat OF the party al the late
elections in that State
Much may regret 10 see the democracy OF this
great State distracted by conflicting and hostile opinions.
and consequently. unable TO WELD lis power over its To-
cal interests, to bring lis mighty influence 10 the aid OF
the President OF the United States in the administration
of the government yet it is consoling TO know that this
evil brings with il no distractions TO the triumphant
march OF the party and the dissemination OF It's ds'inc-
tive principles.
Throughout the Union the great body OF the party was
never more formidable and victorious than al this me lis
unsxamped trumphs on almost every battlefield with
in The last twelve months proclaim not only It's victories
hut the annha,ion as an organized party. OF those
who had stood in "hick array against j, for more than
half century, contendng for supremacy.
The division in New York, and all the influence il
can effect beyond its local limits, can produce no
successful available opposition TO the President and ms
administration From the wing party. and those OF the
democratic party who chose TO place hemsesesn oppo-
ston 10 the administration, the President has nothing TO
fear He has placed himself upon, and occupies all The
strong ground of the democratic party-that ground
upon which he stood in the victorious campaign OF 1852
and which he occupied before the country during all the
elections ha, have taken place since he entered upon his
duties as President The FIRST, the highest, and the
creates, point from which he halls this vast field OF
principles, in his infexble devotion 10 the unbroken
bond of the Union and his solemn determination TO give
all his energies and TO perpcuatc this nesl
mabe national blessing.
With this covenant, before him, and acting in obe-
dience 10 in thought and deed. he knows that he will
be sustained by the great moral patriotic, and nyinclbe
power OF the county. Every commanding and noble
incentive that can influence his conduct Chief Mags
trste for honor in this day of trial. and for fame that is
to follow in history, binds his fidelity to this great duty
With the exception OF the way ward and capous por
ton of the party, all others who supported General
Pierce Tor the presidency have confidence in his wisdom
and integrity and abiding faith in the Of his ad
minsiraion This is attesied by every medium through
which public opinion flows, and if il is noiseess
from its depth and majesty than the little urbid
that are created by storms, and that find their
through new and rugged channels. it is evidence that
j, has not volume and power than the ephemera
streams that live only upon passing clouds
Inc fresoeht 10 Iuhy aware VI All his heu ooilga
tons to the country, and all his rights under the
tuition and if have not misconceived his true char
scer, he will never shrink from independent dis
charge OF the one, surrender any portion Of the other,
,opropi,ate spirit Of discord He never consent
to degrade his high position by dividing his authority
with any irresponsible influence, submitting TO the
diclaton OF any power unknown 10 the constitution
The government must be administered by the power
and within the limits OF the constitution 10 give II stab
i,y and efficiency; and the sovereign people will
sanction any departure from this memorable mandate Of
duty.
Whatever issue may be made with the President 10
coerce him from his clear convictions of right, and
the position he occupies in maintaining that guide. will
fail He is altogether within the limits and power of the
constitution. and that is his panoplv.