The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-03-02

The PREsIDENE ELEcT.-The New York
ing chefof our great republic:
General Pierce comes of the right sort of
stock. His New England education, habits
and surroundings have been of the kind to in,
splre regard, manifest in all his life, for just
landmarks and reputable traditions He will
take hold of the national helm with firm hand
having the chart of precedent, experience, and
wise counsel before him. Since his election he
has had plentiful opportunity to feel the pulse
OF the republic, to know the sentiments of the
people within and without The Patriotic sense
OF the people in regard u the integrity of the
Union was never more lively or strong
"The new President: will have the best wish
es OF all, irrespective of parry, to the end that
ne may give us an energetic, wise, and firm ad
ministration. Drawing to his chief council only
those who love the glory and prosperity of the
Union above all other considerations, he will
have no fficulty in placing his name with
those whose fame is based on their enelaction.
to man. We believe his ambition lies in just
| that direction, and have faith that place ant
power will not serve to corrupt him from
it,"
! AS con6rmatory of these views in regard t
the character of the President elect, we may
mention little anecdote that we recently hav,
heard OF him. Shortly after his nomination, hi
was called upon by a party interested, to LEM
his professional services in a certain case befor
the highest judicial tribunal Of the country. Al
enormous fee was offered, far exceeding tn
average amount OF the Genrs annual receipt
from his profession. Quick TO perceive that
under the circumstances, his services were no
sought because of the value of his legal opin
ion, OF the profe ssonal p estige which he nigh
hri, tot I,ao b. Ill. Al
was to bring into the scale of justice the weigh
that might be given by this new and importan
relations to the chief executive Office Of tn
country. The mere suspicion was enough t
induce him at once to dismiss the temptation
and decline the brilliant offer.
The man who, while yet out of office, can re
fuse to exercise in his own behalf the nfluepc
accruing to him from anticipated power may b
safely strused with its actual possession. w
do not expect from General Pierce any polio
counter to the general interests of the Democrat
party. The wing incumbents of Office mus
gather their nantes abou. them, and, like grea
Cesar, prepare to die with decency. We hav
no hope that they will be retained in their place
beyond ecent PERIOD during which they ma
set their houses in order. Those, even, VIII
fatter themselves with the belief that the fac
of their having voted for general Pierce vii
save them will doubtless find themselves mista
ken. But we do not expect from the new Pres
ident scrupulous discrimination in regard t
the men whom he may appoint. In this h
will be guided by paramount regard to the pub
lie service, and to the honesty and efficiency Q
candidates.
We are of opinion that Gen Pierce brings t
the administration Of the government an &C
quaintance with the men and affairs of tn
country that few Presidents have possessed :
This will be of great ass stance in his appoint
ments, and will render him, in regard to tn
principal Offices, quite independent of the dicta
ten Of cliques. He will probably act in regar
TO other appointments, very much as he has il
regard to that of his cabnet-hear all sides, an
then follow his own conscientious Judgment a
| to what is right Boston TRANSCRIPT.