The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-01-19


President Pierce was called 10 the administration of
trymen with general acclaim coasded 10 him The con-
troll OF affairs, and The casual observer would have said
that be assumed power under auspices favorable
success and under circumstances free from trouble
embarrassment.
But history, as well as close analysis OF human con-
due, that there is great danger in exaord
nary prosperity and succe.s, and that political parties
always put in jeopardy by overwhelming victories
Over-con6denre induces sxiy OF organization, and too
much strength begets hea burnings and enmues which
not felt encountered when strong and steady
lernal opposition is maintained.
Looking, then, al the teachings OF history, as well as
the philosophy OF human conduct General Pierce bad nc
right to expect. has he escaped exemption from fac.
tious opposition and personal enmy, loanded on disap
pointed expectations and baked ambition. Jefferson had
10 meet the Obstacles, and General Jaokson is a
still more trying and rsDooroas form. Those di.in-
guished statesmen the fsctious opposition
which threatened disaster by firm. decided, and steady
course and will the present Executive put to rest the
opposition 10 his administration. whether in high place.
in low, by the firm adherence principle and
the calm reliance upon the justice and honesty Of
the democratic masses OF the country.
Doubtless faction by coalsseing with the Legitimate
opposition. the wings may temporarily annoy and EN-
barrass the administration OF President Pierce but il
cannot work permanent injury, much less defeat Il has
no base for Il lacks honesty OF purpose, fssiens
upon no principle dear the people which has been VIC
lated and points TO no oaious sgains, which
10 rally the honest mssses Il cannot and does not dare
10 say ha, President Pierce has violated in auy psieu-
1. al. F.stb a H. IA,
every svowsl Of policy and IN every accommodation Of
measures he has been the creed of the demo.
cratic party and The general good as The needle 10 The
pole II cannot be, then, that democrats oppose his
administration properly with good cause. Nor il
avail BY assuming the false and hypoertcal position that
The war is against The cabinet and not the President The
people will not draw hairsping distinction false IN
fact and assumed only for eject Men calling themselves
Leaders the democratic party, without doubt, have been
disappointed their counsel has not been Law General
Pierce nor their influence controlling Failing to rule,
they may now seek 10 ruin but II and will not
be- that an opposition founded solely upon personal dis
appointment and mpeisd by higher motive Than that
OF revenge either against the President hs cabinet
can succeed II reach the sympzthes touch
the heart Of the masses Of The people. The million
look only 10 measures and principles. They have no
personal svors TO SIX and no dsspponimenls TO geve
over Good government Is what they desire and faith
fol who looks TO The public good IN his admnisirs
ion will receive their confidence and support
President Pierces administration ]. to prove emnenly
successful. unless honest dealing and uopurcbssesbs
integrity shall have lost their influence with the Amer-
people II leaders, seBstos, and great AID in
the success and ,pmph Of ibe administration, well
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their aid with their opposition We say this in
spirit OF brsvs6o. but from firm conviction Of its truth
We desire to see no array Of leading democrats, Of hon
oed and senator's against President Pierce
and his administration Bat II Il must needs be 80, we
would appeal from leaders people. and calmly await
The and the triumph Il would not be the fret time