The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-12-06

Judges ofeyefythiDg appeHainpg their sitas not
prohibited by the constitution that all of tho sbo
onss others. made induce Congress Interfere with
questions OF slavery 10 take ineipent steps la relation
thereto calculated lead 10 the alarming and
DANCE consequences and that all such efforts have
Inevitable tendency diminish the happiness Of the peo
pie add endsnger the stability aud penane ncy OF the
Union and ought 10 be conn.enanced by friend Of
political instiin ions.
Resooed That the foregoing proposition covers, and
intended embrace, the whole subject OF slavery aga
ton Ia Congress- and therefore the denoc party the
Union. standing hs national platform, viii abide by
and adhere faithful execution OF the acts known the
CON promise settled by the last Congress-the
Ieolaning uglves from service labor Included
which being designed OUT express provision
of the constitution, cannot with fidelity thereto be repeasd
or changed as to destroy or impair its efficiency.
Resoved That the democratic party VIII resist all at
temps renewing, in Congress out OF H. the agitation
the slavery question, under whatever shape color the
attempt may be made.
Rsopd That the proceeds Of the public lands ought TO
edy applied the national objects specified in the
constitution and that opposed TO amy law for the
distribution of such proceeds among the States, as alike
inexpedient in policy and repugnan TO the constitution.
Resoued, That decidedly opposed 10 taking from
the President, The qualified veto by which he is
abed under restrictions and responsibilities, amply suf
cent guard the public interests TO suspend the passage
of bill whose merits the approval OF two
thirds of the and House of Representatives until the
judgment cf the people can be obtained thereon and
which has saved the American people fonhe and
yrannical domination of the Bank of the United States
and from corraptng system OF general internal improve
Roiped. That the democratic party will faithfully abide
by and uphold tho principles laid down IN the kentucky
and Virginia resolutions OF 1892 and l79o, and in the report
OF Mr.. Madison to the Virginia legislature in 1893 that il
adopts those prncp pies constituting Of the main
foundations OF its political creed and is resolved carry
tae,n out in their obvious me aning aud import.
Resoiued, That the with Mexico, upon all the pTu-
cipes Of patriotism and the laws Of nations just and
should have Shown himself opposed % his country, and
neither morally physically BY word or deed given aid
and comfort to the enemy.
Resopea That rejoice the restoration OF friendly
relations with republic Of Mexico and earnestly
her all blessings and prosperity which
Joy under republican Institutions and congratulate the
American people upon the results OF that which have
manilesy justified the policy and conduct OF the demo-
cratic party and insured the United States indemnify
for the past and security for the future
Resoped Tha, in of the condition OF the popnar
the Old World, high and sacred duty de-
vulved with increased responsibility the democracy
OF this ccunry, the parry oil the people, TO uphold aud
the rights of every State, and thereby the Union
OF the States and t. and advance among them
ituonal liberty, by continuing 10 resist all nonopoes
and exclusive legislation for the benefit OF the lew al The
expense Of the many and by vgant and constant ad
principles and compromises CT the consi
tuition which are broad enough and strong enough
brace and uphold the Union as it 49, and the Union as
should be- full expansion of the energies and capa.
city ofthis great and progressive people
GEN. PIERCE's INAUGURAL ADDRESS
My couNrRYMEN II is relief TO feel that no heart but
my own caa know the personal regret and bitter sorrow
over which been borne position SO suitable Tor
others than desirable for myself
The circumstances under which have been called, for
limited period preside the aesnics Of the repub
lie. I'll with profound sense OF responsibility, but
with nothing like shrinking apprehension repair 10 the
post assigned sought, but In obedience 10
If NViIl
for fearless faithful, and diigen exercise OF my best
powers
ought be. and am, truly grateful for the mani
fes,aiion OF the nations confidence but this, 80 far from
lily h,ening my obligations, only adds 10 their weight You
have summoned me in my weakness; yon must sasain
by your strength. When looking for the inlfmen OF
requirements you viii not be unmindul of the
changes which have occurred, even within the last
quarter OF century and The consequent augmentation and
completely Of duties imposed in the administration both
OF your home and foreign affairs
Whether the elements OF inherent force in the republic
kept with its unparalleled in territory
population, and wealth, has been the subject Of
thought discussion both sides othe Less than
years ago the Father OF his County made the
then accession oil the i'm State OF North Caro-
ina the constitution OF the Uuited States" OF the
subjects OF his special congstuution. AT that moment,
however, when ths agitation consequent tho revou
tonary struggle had hardly subsidized when were just
energing from the weakness and cmbarassents OF the
confederation there evident consciousness OF vgot
equal the great mission wisely aud bavey fulfilled 10y
our fathers II was not presumpinous assurance, but
calm faith, springipg rom clear view OF the Of
power government constituted like Il is para
iox TO say that although comparatively weak. the new
born nation inirinsicaiY strong. lnconsdersble 10
pop ulation and apparent resources U was upheld by
broad aud intelligent compfeh OF rights and all
purpose maintsin thein stronger than
ueus IL came from tho furnace OF the revolution, per-
ID 10 the necessities Of the The thoughts OF the
II thar day practical their sentiments pa
riotic They wasted no portion of their energies upon
Wild and deusve spcculaons hot, with irm and fear
step, advanced beyond the governmental landmarks
Which had hitherto circumscribed the limits oil human
freedoms and planted their standard where 1t has stood
dangers which have threatened abroad and
Internal agitation which has fearfoy menaced
home They approved themselves equal the solution OF
the great problem. understand which their minds had
been illuminated by the dawnng lights OF the revolution
The object sought not thing dreamed Oft was
Thing realized. They had exhibited only the power to
achieve but what all history sfms DO much
usuai the capacity maintain The oppressed through.
out the world from that day the present, have turned
their eyes hiihcrwsrd find those lights exiingnished
to fear they should wane but 10 be constantly cheer
ed by their steady and increasing radiance.
la this county has. in my Judgment, thus lar fal.
flied i highest duty suffering humanity has spoken
and will continue speak,, not only by its words but
by its acts the sosussc Of sympathy, encouragement,
pronounce the largest rational liberty Bot, after all
the most animaiing encouragement and potent appeal
for freedom will be It's history, It's trials and It's
,riumphs Prc-emnently the power OF sdvoc cy
rcposes in our example but example, be it re-
membored be powerful for lasting good, whatever APP
parent advantages may TO gained which based upon
eternal principles OF right and justice Our fathers decided