Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-12-30
Toadyism at Washington.

To- hold up to ridiculc the excessive de-
ference which in Europe is paid to all who
hold official or social rank there, is an every
day practice with writers for the Press, in
our country. None indulge in it with greater
freedom than our ra-dcmocratic para
rraphi>t-. Yet no writer's either in Europe
or America, display greater scr'iiity, or
indulge in grossrr lattcry towards those
who, for the time, are i'll positions Of power
and influence, than these protts-cd lovers Of
popular equality.
The Washington Democratic organs have
always been famous for displays of this sort and
never WAS there Il greater or more nauscatng
show of it than has been seen since the new
Administration came in. The dcN out man
worship Of President Pierce in his political
relations, exhibited by the Union and its fol-
lowers, might be looked for naturally but
there has been an uncommon zeal exhibited
for some months past, IN taking care of his
moral character, which We should think he
would hardly thank hi, organ for. His deport-
mcnt at home and in the ts,-at church
and in the social circle, is chroniclcd and
yuuchcd for with the greatest earncstncss and
gravity,
Take tho following from the Union as a
sample.
PRE>Inf>T PnK,E At CurRcH.-A CORES
pendent Of III" Philadelphia Prcsby t"rian
gives ii description Of President Pierce ut
..u.rl, u II" - baths since, which will be-
recognised AZ strictly true, not only as to the
particular sabbath referred to, but Of every
Sabbath. by large number of the citizens of
Washington. We copy the letter that our
readers abroad may know the personal habits
of the Chief Magistrate, and that they may
know how TO appreciate the late calumnics
upon his moral character The letter runs AS
follows;
'Thc Rev. Mr., Baird Of south Carolina, preached
PLAN, earnest discourse in the morning. In the
afternoon attended Al the same place Of worship.
The Pre- iden OF the United States although evident
~ expected hy the congregation, was present at
this second service, he being stated hearcr else
where. There simple majesty in my own
mind, very impressive in the fact that the Chi't
Magistrate of this mighty nation should thus con.o
alone and unattended to Che house Of God, and st
down among the humble,t of the people 20 unostrr-
tatiousy that it wss impossible for me, stranger.
to single him out lie pointed out to me a he
retired and he went : he came-and, believe,
without carriage for | saw nonc-mins ling with
the throng the sidewalk he wcnded his way
bank to the White II ouse.
/ "Prcsident Pierce is refined, polished looking
man and his colntcnyncc is indicative OF great
s.gacity and decision. Ills dress plain, (smple
black y and ycruYu"usly neat, his hair arranged in
the most perfect order. In person he is, should
Judge alcdt five feet ten inches high, 50 far
personal appearance goes there Is no American who
w"ald not look upon the man with pride.
" | AM told that he is II careful observer Of tho
M a my VISIT nd
fuses 10 look into any correspondence ON that day
l. II constant attendant ON public worship, and his
influence here IN favor of sound morals and religion
is strong and decided. The appearance Of the Pre-
sdcnt yesterday strkingy dcyout, his attention
was given closely to the sermon, and ut one pas
sage, in which the preacher spoke of the manner in
which tod oycrrucS the Affections aud trials of men,
he observed to shed tears. May God give him
the garment of praise for the spirit of hravincss ~
Only think of it Frank Pierce did actually
condescend to go to meeting, on sunday and
home again, Just as other folks do lie even
walked homo on the same side walk with his
fellow citizens What majesty" in that
great fact But that is not all. lie dresses
lust as other folks do, and brushes his hair
besides land when he is al church, he neither
spends his time in whiting the benches,
nor making fun of the preacher but gives at:
tentiou 10 what il said, just like any man Of
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