Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-24
"The Administrations Of Franklin Picree.n

| Onuer the ABOVE caption, the W aSnington CHiol
writes most elaborate and fulsome article, laudnt
the Brigader to the skies and demonstrating itself
turnkey of the first water. 1t is not unnatural that
journal, dependent for its very existence upon thu
favor and patronage of the President should prais
the hand that feeds it, and be willing to make itsel
contemplate and ridiculous in the service of its master
Toadyism is of the very essence of Fomey's nature
and political depravity the atmosphere in which h,
lives, and moves, and has his continual being Il
be otherwise than corrupt n;riguant and whining
| sycophant would imply in him the ability to surmoun
what is moral impossibility. He is, therefore, RICH
in acting up to his instincts and his interests. liz
ought to flood the powers that be with his iiattery
and adua,ion for it is imperative necessity of his
nature to which he is compelled to conform, or give
up the ghost. There is no alternative. Forncy must
either be what his whole life has proved him to be
n mercenary tool-or not be at all.
| Ii it were not so overwhelming disgusting, i,
would be infinitely amusing and refreshing to note
with what assduity and delight the ''organ" sends
forth its plans of praise to the President and his Adj
mnisration. 1t resorts to no halfway means to at
test its zeal in the service of its master lgoes the
whole figure, ascribing to the Brigadier and his
Cabinet the entire credit for all the prosperity
| Joy as individuals; and for ali the glory have
achieved as n nation.
Listen to the wild rawlings Of the Union as it des-
cants upon the progress, happiness and increasing
power OF the country, aud with what ininta bic
GOODNESS seeks to make the impression that all these
things are due TO the wisdom aud patriotism of the
present Administration
epoch since the existence OF the United States
nation, hes her history presented rich record Of
general and individual prosperity. Universal peace reigns
within aud without While the mghtest governments Of
the civilized worlisystems cemented by the wisdom of
ages commended mankind with all the learning OF the
past and enlightenment Of the present. IN the glowing elo
uqeucc of the minds OF ancient and modern times
this couvuSel to their foundations
struggling Tor supremacy in bloody conflict this Re-
public, founded, sustained extending and rising, by the
simple foce of the popuur WILL commends itself the
universe the contrasted example OF peace prosperity
aud progress
Now, suppose all this is admitted, and no one is
unwilling to admit it, what then? Docs it necessarily
follow that the credit OF such state of things is due
to the administration OF franklin Picrce?" In what
manner, and on what occasion, has the rcigning ly-
nasty ut Washington contributed TO promote the
general and individual prosperity" of which such
boast is made Has it been in its prodieious and
ncessant efforts to cquaze the distribution Of the
spoils among the nnu,nerabe fragments and factions
into which the Democratic party is divided. Has
the loStcrn il has taken Of the traitors Of Free
soiSm, and the smiles and rewards it still lavishes
upon them tended to establish the general and in~
dvidual prosperity If not in some such manner
rs this, how else has the Pierce administration shed
such beneiccnt influence over the land. 1t is likely
that because Forney has succeeded in eathering his
well under the rule of the Brigalier he has
conceived the idea that every body else is equally for
tuna,c. Basking in the smiles of the Executive, and
enjoying the fat of the land himself he imagnes that
the whole world is in sort Of millcnnal condition
that there is no suffering, no want, no unhappiness,
but that the light of "peace progress and prospe-
rity" cncirccs and bcsScs all. We have no obcc-
ton the unparalleled prosperity that
prevails throughout the country, but to attribute
TO the administration OF Franklin PIERCE" would
be as absurd and ridiculous as to ascrbe to it the
control OF the seasons. And that even this latter is
not done, is owing to lack Of brazen funkcysm
on the part Of Tie government organ.
II, however, so much general and individual pros
perity prevails, all attributable to the present admin.
istration and if tn, people unusually contcnted
and 80 well satisfied with the conduct of our public
affairs. why should there DC any complaint in any
quarter of the country? Why should there be such
persistent Jealous, and unanimous efforts made
to persuade the people that they may be better gov
hish.fautn paragraph Of the Brgader's very funny
organ
"Yct In all manncr o! publications. diurna and diutur
nal scattered muttudnOus Autumua leaves our
happy land in all species Of utter4nce from the in
rawlings OF ignorance and malice the mos, seduc-
tive of cloqueuce, tho people urged be per.
suaded that they may be better governed"
The people are urged to he persuaded that they
may he better governed from so many various sour
ces in the face of the alleged fact that they owe all
their prosperity and happiness to the administration
Of Franklin Pierce. There il surely some inconsis,
tcncy here, but the organ is 50 intent upon laudng
its benefactor with without reason that It has no
time TO note its ridiculous follies We dare say all
manner Of publications, diurnnl and diuturnaI" from
Maine 10 Cniorri1, will concur with us in believing
that the Washington Union is the most gracelcss
toady that ftwncd about tue foostool of power
As evidence conclusive and overwhelming we present
one other extrac, from the organs article, and beg
the reader to hold both Sides for fear Of an accident
while perusng It. Here it is
ala the iiIu'rious roll of our patriotic Presidents
to one more clear "a his high Office" than Franklin
Pierce y
We can only ex,1iIn, in the language of ShaEs-
peare or Scripture one Prodigioas, PeoDmors,
The Baltimore Patriot concludes long article OIL
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