The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-12-31

ILL GNlOl
pubcauism and democracy Any lasps wss better than
10 thrones and sceples The face Of things however
has been changed, star has arisen in the Bethlehem
q the West, and new philosophy has been boz man
The sun OF equal rights has climbed the eastern his and
EMBEDDING i,s light from the stormy Of The Allan
TIC 10 the peaceful banks OF the Pacific. temple has
been ertctrd 10 liberty spacious enough TO accommodate
all the nations OF the earth Here Alone the rulers of
men feel every day the organic pressure Of humanity
here alone they moi suffered 10 grope in the dark
u regard to The true wishes Of the people here. aoas il
they they with thsir eyes wide OPEN and can be
held 10 account those that will not see or will not re.
gard the interests Of the authority creating them
Never was there period when so much nerve was
wanted IN The national councils is required at this
hour. Never was there an opposition formidable,
interruptions, and 50 unyeldnK in its demands that
which will be brought TO bear upon the administration OF
ruptioa will contribute to swell the terrific storm Of de-
Eunciaton by which attempt will be made TO over
whem the government A thousand channels Of episo-
Larry lnamy will convey TO every portion Of the Union
the absurd conectures Of ignorance, the msepresenta
tons OF prejudice, and the gross and beous productions
Of the hired tools OF defamstionall designed TO poison
the sentiments OF the people, These printed dasgers
however will only develop the weakness OF the hands
that WELD them, and the strength OF the citadel which
they are aimed though designed to stab and corrupt the
public heart, they will excite only the public contempt
An opposition SO biased IN its opinions 10 anticipate
the action Of cabinet, only il with the slime of
na%y does not deserve ,hs generosity but will un
Franklin Pierce 10 no longer the simple organ of
the party tina. elected him 10 his high position--he
is The President Of The American people. and such
entitled TO the respect Of the nation Ii be had
tanned his honoIs by descending 10 briberyf he had
marched like Tamerane and required the popular suf
, h % tns pfe o. 40 mmuny from pesencs and
of honors designed for better should be able
to account for some OF the flaming TRADES Of criticism
censure, and denuncation which have polluted the col
umns Of some OF the ables. journals in the country.
When reflect, however, that our President was op-
posed by one OF the most distinguished men Of the
lion, and the best soldier living and that in fair and
honorable contest before the Masses he succeeded by
overwhelming vote, we surprised that any should be
found, in the higher walks Of lile who should not
slider il beneath their dignity TO exhaust upon him and
his cabne, vocabulary OF personal abuse worthy only
OF being employed upon the author OF unmgated
crime.
Blu, we confess we refer only to the attacks OF these
partisan journals matter of history TO admit that
we seriously apprehend evil consequences from the
course which they have pursued would be 10 admit that
we lack confidence ia the intelligence and virtue OF the
people, We believe the day at hand when the high
moral and intellectual ability OF "Our New Presldenr
will be developed in course Of policy worthy Of com
parson with that OF the proudest democratic statesmen
OF this country Let those calling themselves democrats
too cautious 10 commend and fearful to assa an ad
mnsration to which their votes have given birih and
which their countenance expected TO sustain al eas.
stand uout the crcumscribed limits OF conservatism
and permit the natural antagonism OF their principles
exhaust It's ammunition in dscharging its own artillery,
10 expend lis energies the ruless labor OF driving
liberalism and humanity from the world. The time has
arrived for democrats that entertain higher regard for
the principles which they profess than Tor the Offices
which they crave TO surrender the miserable s1beruges
by which their opponents have long and success
fully imposed upon the Let lay aside the char.
acer OF The wolf and stand out as the lion The lamb.
and evoke a, once the commentator or the con-
tempt OF honorable men; Let US break that crust OF
hypocrisy which has in some manner concealedor, at
best, but partially exposed-all the hollow. hearted
ness OF hell II we constitute that great army OF human
progress by which virtue and Justice are TO be installed
upon an earthly throne, let first abrdge the fungus
which is corup,ng our own body, aod then shall be
able to direct an effective e against the decayed and de
caylng body OF repubcanlzed arisocacy II we would
reform the world and witness the triumph OF democrat
&c principles we should first reform ourselves, aud
triumph over our own weakness there isrubbsh enough
IN our own constitution, collected 10 the march oil
eny years. TO enbara the perception and prevent the
adoption OF every liberal principle which the common
sense OF humanity may devise elementary agent in
It's own regeneration. II we have principles, let the
stand out in bold relief, and challenge the criticism OF
mankind II we be only advocating political bubbles,
and worshipng political pbanioms destined to vanish
with the breaking in of single ray OF light let retire
like deluded men from splendid farce OF which have
been the innocent victims but If be the champions
oil truths weIghty all the interests OF time, eternal in
their duration. and barmonxing with the economy OF the
universe. In the name OF God let nscribc them upon
our banners and bear them aoit il honestly discard
the doctrine OF supporting the government by duty on
imports, let us write upon our flag, not "ihe tariff OF
1885," bat the abort and easily -compehended phrase,
free trade ii we be honestly opposed TO the creation OF
powerful monopoes let sink beyond the reach OF
direction the stale and venerable paradox that corpora
lions acquire, what individuals cannot, "veeted
rights y il we be canddly opposed to the union
OF the interests Of Church and State, le, us build
legislative wall between them high heaven, which
shall separate them forever II we be not afraid TO rely
upon the Intelligence Of the people, lie, openly contend
for such modification OF the constitution will place
the election Of every officer oil the government directly
in their hands lei The President himself be mm edaiey
accountable not 10 arstocratc college OF electors but
10 The honest uncorrnped. and incouuptibe millions
If candidy believe that the laws OF Nature en,ife
every 10 home upon the public domain, LEI say
the world in unmistakable language let LAND
FORM be written in characters OF living light, that
shade of sophstry dstori and degree OF stupidity
misunderstood, its meaning; " we would lend
enance to the gigantic struggles OF the tong myrisds OF
Europe 10 shake of the chains oil despo,ism which they
have meeky borne for unnumbered ages let us pro-
claim our determination IN tones that will ring from
the Mediterranean to the frozen ocean, and from the
palace OF ST. Cloud TO the gliienng domes OF Byxani.
um let us not be discouraged by the temporary triumph
OF absousm, aud The ephemeral usurpation, by mere
nominal greatness. OF the dearest and sacred rights
shadow the nations ia destined to speedy dissolution
'Tis but the nigh, that gather, DER
The wcll-tongbt battle plain,
4 The cloud that will burst and fall
On Old IMPRESSIONS reign.
Zen now the deep volcano burns
i Zen now the peoples heart
i is swelling up, with fiery rage,
/ To act toe manly part;
Bome's ancient e oius lives again
Along The Tbcr's bank.
4 And great Marcclus' voice Is heard,
Cheering the legion rink.
Though Hungary may weep Ia tears
! Her independent desd,
/ And freed sfal II. a lreru no Ch