The Nevada journal., 1853-09-30

endorses this communication and calls particu-
lar attention to it as coming from responsible
source There can be no doubt from the tenor
of these articles, that Gen. Cass and Senator
Dickinson, two powerful democratic leaders, are
prepared with their friends to make demon
stration whichaside from any movement in 9TH
er quarters will inevitable cause disruption of
the democratic party.
In order that our readers may see the tone
which peryades these articles, we make the ex-
tracts give below. The first is from the edito-
rial remarks of the Journal Of Commerce:
The country did not understand, in electing
Gen. Pierce, that the union of factionsts, held
together by the spols, would constitute the
Government, and that those who had been con-
spicuous in giving controlling direction to pub
lie affairs at great uncture should occupy on
ly a subordinate part in its machinery. In our
Judgment, Gen. Pierce has gone counter to the
public intention, and has committed capital
error We express this opinion with deep sor-
row We have no personal disappointments of
any description to avenge. He has been Eber-
al with sentiments favorable to the National
idea, and has bestowed power and command on
its antagonists; thus holding out an inducement
for treachery and desertion Of the Constitutions
and holding it out to the leaders Of those who
feeling that they had committed q great error
were ready to return to the country by assent
ing to the supremacy of the class who through
out the contest had shown their patriotism, their
ability to govern. The National feeling of the
country, sickened at the display of mere senti-
ment in its favor, has arrived at the solemn
Judgment, that the President has come short of
the duties which great position imposed and
of the high distinction which its performance
would unquestonab1y have conferred. In our
columns to-day may be found an able communi-
cation on the subject"
The following is from the concluding portion
of the article from the correspondent to whom
the editor refers =
But rewarding treachery to the Union and
the democratic party, to the almost ex-
cIusion of the friends of both, is a new method
Of producing harmony in its ranks. 1t may
keep such men quiet while gorged with Office,
but it teaches them that treachery and agita-
ton is surer way to promotion than honest,
unwavering devotion to the interests Of the
country. If, however, this rule is just and proper
of comforting the largest fayors upon those who
have Injured the democratic party most, why
does not the President extend it to his friend.
the Rev. J chm Atwood OR to John p. Hale
himself They were democrats, and divided and
distracted the democratic party for the sake of
notorietv and office but as their means Of agi-
tation are gone they will doubtless make as
many promises of fidelity to the Baltimore plat
form as most of the Presidents appointees, if
such promises bring them position and influence.
But the President says that no man either
North or South, has been appointed to Office
who is not in favor of a faithful execution of
the Compromise, and opposed to renewal Of
sectional agitation"
Where is the evidence of this statement to be
found? Where is the record Who believes
that single one Of the host of disunionsts, free
soilers and soft shells, who fill almost every
place in his gift, will close his mouth upon this
subject any longer than it is made his interest to
do so? Indeed, in view Of some of the appoint
ments, the statement is SO utterly ridiculous as
not to excite other than smile of derisiOn. x
We have thus examined at length the Presi-
dents apology for his course, and we leave the
subject, with the remark that if he is satisfied
with his position, let him enjoy it. But it af-
fords lesson, which will not easily be lost up
on the democracy. 1t will teach them the I'M
portance, not less than the honest duty, of
standing by those who have been fully tried, and
the folly of running after new names and new
men, 1t will teach them, too, to look for some
thing more than the candidates certificate OF his
political principles and character, circulated
under various suspicious circumstances, on the
eve of a Convention. and not the less so that 1t
protests that his name will not be before the
Convention"