The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-12-13

ting on the return to The House Of Repre-
seltstiyes, with objections. OF the bill, en-
Titled, IAN act making appropriations for
the repair, preservation, and completion
of certain public works heretofore COM
menced under authority Of law;" but the
space in this communication already oc-
cupied with other matter N immediate
public exigency, constrains me to reserve
thai snbiect for special message. which
viii abe transmitted to the two Houses of
Congress at an early day.
The judicial establishment of the Uni.
ted States requires modification, and GER
tain reforms in the manner OF conducting
tho legal business Of the Government are
also much needed but as have address
ed you upon both Of these subjects al
length before, have only TO call your at
tentions to the suggestions then made.
My former recommendations, in rela-
ton 10 suitable provision for various OBJ
jsctss Of deep interest to the inhabitants OF
the District of Columbia, are renewed
Many OF these objects partake largely OF
q national character. ard are important,
independently ofiheir relation 10 the pros
perity of.the touly considerable organized
community in the Union, entirely unre
presented in Congress.
have thus presented suggestions on
such subjects as appear 10 me to be ol
particular interest or Importance, and
therefore. most worthy OF consideration
during the shortremaining period allotted
to the slabers of the present Congress.
Our forefathers Of the thirteen United col
oniss, in acquiring their independence,
and,in founding this Republic ofthe United
States OF America, have devoived upon us
their. defendants, the greatest and the mos
noble trust ever committed to the hands o
man, imposing upon all, and especially
such as the public will have invested, fol
the time being, with political functions
tho most sacred obligations. We have &c
maintain inyiolate the great doctrine O
the inherent right Of popular self.govern-
ment: 10 reconcile the largest liberty of the
individual citizen, with complete security
OF the public order; to render cheerful obe
dience to the law of the land, 10 unite ii
enforcing their execution, and to fro wn in
dignantly on all combinations 10 resis
them; To harmonic sincere and arden
devotion to the institutions ofreligious faiti
with the most universal religions liberation
70 preserve the rights ofall by causing eacf
TO respect those of the other; to carry for
.wasd every social Improvement to the Ut
sesmost limit Of human perfectibility, by
the free action Of mind upon mind, not by
the obtrusive Intervention of misapp!iec
fosce; 10 uphold the integrity and guart
the limitations of our organic law; to pre-
Ssrve sacred from all touch of usurp alton
as tue very palladium OF our political sal
,ssaiop, the reserved rights and power o.
the several States and OF the people; tt
cherish. with loyal fealty and devoted al
fection. this Union, as the only sure foun
daEon on which the hopes Of civil liberty
9asa; to1administer government with vigi
liant integrity and rigid economy; TO cult
yaie peace and friendship with foreign ma
dops. and TO demand and exact equal jus
doe from all, .butto do wrong to none; tc
ssoheW intermetidliag with the nationa
policy and the domestic repose OF othel
Governmenls, and to repel it from ou
oun; aever 10 shrink from war when tn,
sj9hts and the honor of the country cal
ne to arms. but to cultivate in preference
the. arss of peace. seek enlargement OF the
riehis of neutrality. and elevate and liber
alizs the intercourse Of nations; and b,
sdch Just and honorable means. and such
only, whilst exciting tie condition OF tbs
Republic. to assure to il the legitimate in
shpencs and the benign authority of grea
sxample amongst all the Powers Of Chris
: sseuaon.
e. Under The solemnity Of these convic
lions. The blessing OF Almighty God is earn
issily invoked to attend upon your delib-
.israsi0ns. and upon all the counsels and
acts sof the Government, to the end that
With common zeal and common efforts
ss,may,sin stumble submission 10 the Di
svias will, cooperate for the promotion o
iIj6Supfeme good Of these United States
:, 80 q, FRANKLIN PIERCE.
s-zssN NAsHINGToN, Dec. A. 1864.
s. s..'ss e To eachers.