The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-12-07

gin aud exubersat SOIL which are destined to swarm with
the fastEowinx and fast spreading millions OF
These considerations fully TO justify the presump
ton thai The law OF population above stated will con-
time 10 act wh nndnshed effect through at least the
next hall century and that thousands OF persons who
have already arrived at maturity and are now exercising
the rights OF feemen, will close their eyes on the speca
Gle OF more than hunded millions Of population
baced within the majestic proportions OF the American
Union Nis not merely interesting topic OF specu
a,ion thai present there views tor your consideration
They have important practical bearings upon all the po-
ca duties We are called upon 10 perform Heretofore,
our system OF government has worked on what may be
termed miniature scale, IN comparison with the develop
ment which must thus assume. within future
at hand as scarcely TO be beyond the present Of The
listing generation.
II. evident that confederation so vast and varied,
both in numbers aud in territorial extent in habits and
in interests. could only be kept in national cohesion by
the strces fidelity to the principles OF the constitution.
understood by those who have adhered TO the most
restricted construction OF the powers granted by the peo
pie and The States Interpreted aud applied according TO
those principles. the great compact adaPts itself with
healthy ease and freedom 10 an Unlimited extension OF
that benign system OF federave self-govefnment OF
which It Is our glorious and trust. immortal charter.
Let u.s. them with redoubed vigilance. be guard
against yielding TO the temptation OF the exercise OF doubt
full powers, under the pressure OF the motives o.
conceded temporary advantage and apparent temporary
expedency.
The minimum OF federal government. compatible with
the maintenance OF national unity aud efficient accn in
relations with the rest OF the world should afford
the rule and OF construction oil powers under
the general clauses OF the constitution. spirit OF strict
Difference 10 the sovereign rights and dignity OF every
State, rather than disposition 10 subordinate the States
into provincial relation 10 the central authority, should
characterize all our exercise OF the respective powers
temporarily vested sacred trust from the geneT-
GUS coincidence oil our constituents
In like manner, a manfesy indispensable condi-
ton of the perpetuaon OF the Union and Of the reaza-
ton Of that magnificent national future adverted 10, does
the duty become yearly stronger and clearer upon u.s.
citizens OF the several States cultivate aiernal and
ahectonaie spirit language. and conduct. in regard to
other States, and in relation to the varied interests nsi
tuons, and habits Of sentiment and opinion which may
respectively characterize them Mutual rorbearance re-
spec and interference in our personal action Cit
xens, and enlarged exercise OF the most liberal punci
pies OF comfy in the public dealings Of State with State
whether in legislation in the execution Of laws,
the perpeuate that confidence and fraternity the
decay OF which political union, scale,
could rot long survive.
In still another another point OF view, an important
practical duty suggested by this consideration of the
magnitude Of dimensions, which political system,
with It's corresponding machinery OF government, is SO
rapidly expanding With increased vigilance does il
quire cultivate the cardinal virtues OF public frugal
Ivy and official integrity and purity. Public affairs ought
to be conducted that settled conviction shall pervade
the entire Union, that nothing short OF the highest tone
and standard OF public morality marks every part OF the
administration and legislation OF the general government
Thus will the federal system, whatever expansion time
and progress may give it, continue and
rooted in the love and confidence of the people
That wise economy, which far removed from parsi-
mony from corrupt and corupting exravagance-hat
single regard Tor Inc pubic good, winch Will 1r0WD
upon all attempts 10 approach the treasury with nsldous
projects of private interest cloaked under public pre-
iexis-that sound fscal administration. which, in the
legislative department. guards against The dangerous
temptations incident 10 cverfowiDg revenue and, In
the executive main ains unsleepng watchfulness
against the tendency of all national expenditure 10
travagance,-whle they are admitted elementary poiti
cal duties may, trus be deemed properly advercd
and urged, view oil the more impressive oil
that necessity which is directly suggested by the
siderauons now presented.
Since the adjournment of Congress, the Vice President
OF The Unted States has passed from the OF earth
without having entered upon the duties OF the station
which he bad been called by the voice OF his country
men, Having occupied. amest continuously, for more
than thirty years. seat in the other OF the two
Houses oil Congress and having by his singular purity
and wisdom, secured unbounded confidence and unlyer
sal respect. his failing health watched by the
lion with painful soiciiude His loss TO the country
under all the circumstances has been justly regarded
iureparable.
In compliance with the act OF Congress Of March Q
1853, the oath Of office was administered to him To.
24th OF that month, al Ariadns estate, Matanzs,
the isa1d OF Cuba but his strength gradually declined
and hardly sufficient TO enable him TO TO hi.
home in Alabama, where, the eighteenth day OF April
in the most calm and peaceful way, his long and emf
Dentiy useful career was terminated.
Enleraining unlimited confidence in your in,ezen,
and patriotic devotion the public interest, and being
arabic from the honor and advancement OF my county,
hope may be my privilege to deserve and secure,
only your cordial corporation IN great public
bat also those relations oil mutual confidence and regard
which it is always desirable to cultivate between
bers OF coordinate branches Of the government
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
WAsHINoros, D. C.. December 5, 1854.