Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-12

Fok rnx AMERICAN ORGAN.
Awake, our 0rgan, leave all me@nsr things
To low Ambition and the pride Of kings
Let us, since II may bens6t ths Nation,
Exnatiata fta, on, this Administrsti0n ~

TO low Ambition and The pride Of hngs;
Let us, since II may bens6t The Nstion,
Expatiate FREQ on this Administration"
PORE, Slightly sltsred.)
When the present administration came into
power, AFTER an excited presidential contest the
elements of political discord were hushed, and a
general disposition was manifested to judge Ii by
its acts and without prejudice. Out OF S,l62,OOO
votes, Mr. Pierce had received majority OF about
200 900 over General Scott, and men Of all parties
seemed to acqiiesce with unusual cheerfuiness in
| the decision Of the people, though some, indeed
felt at heart misgiying lest a man who had not
earned so high an honor, should not deserve II, and
that he might hold the rens Of government with
the recklessness of Jehu, or sink into mere tool
of older and more experienced politicians Not
quite one-half of the presidential term has passed
and how have these forebodings been realized
Few, indeed, have been the acts of the President
which indicate an improper or reckless energy. It
is true that some of those he has sent to represent
us in Europe have shown disposition to interfere
with and regulate the affairs Of the world; but,
judging from other Indications Of his character we
should not suspect him of the courage to partici-
pate in such bold designs. Indeed, it is more than
likely that upon stumbling upon some letter Of our
late consul at London, copied in the morning pa
pers, or hearing confdentialy from some secretary
Of new difficulty at Madrid or Paris, he has ex-
claimed, " What, what, what's this" with as great
amazement, though not with SO much pleasure, as
did poor George the Third, on discovering the
apple in the dumping.
But, Mr.. Editor, how have the administration
become laughing stockf Where is the trium-
plant host which conducted 1t into powerf
"Like the leaves of the forest when summer is green
That host, with its banners ut sunset, was seen;
Like tho leaves of tho forest, when autumn hath
blown,
That host, on the morrow lay withered and srown."
And how has this been brought about!
Our present Chief Magistrate in his Inaugural,
showed the wisdom and the patriotism to put forth
to the country the following sentiments On the
subject Of slavery, he says, II fervently hope that
the question is at rest and that no sectional
bilious, or fanatical excitement may again threaten
the durability of our institutions, obscure the
light of our prosperity" This was the Presidents
patriotic! 1t was worthy Of the Chief Magistrate
of the whole country. 1t was perfumed with the
freshness Of his native hills. He was not yet en-
shared in the meshes, nor beslimed by the sophis-
try Of ambitious and eviLminded partisans. Sof
tened by private calamity, and oppressed with the
sense of high public responsibility just assumed
out of the fullness of the heart his mouth spake
But, mark the sequel A pigmy giant rears his
enormous head, and rights the spirit Of peace from
the counsels of the nation. What revered sages
had decreed in solemn conclaye, must be patched
up BY the fluctuations of tyro. The work that
Webster, Cass, and Clay had finished, must be
amended by Young America!" That the work was
not amended the country has declared, and If any
thing was finished it was the author Of the Nebras-
ka bill. But, in this crisis, where was the wand Of
Executive influence to bid this monster doon
Was the protecting shield advanced to guard the
country against sectional ambitious, or faaat-
zeal excitement" Where, too, was the magic power
of Executive patronage? 1t was as it had been a
great sheet let down from Heaven full Of all I'M
clean things, and to every demagogue who would
deny his master-would violate his obligations to
the Constitution and the Union,- invitation
was given, rise Peter, kin and eatn Woful, wo
full denemu,ent to so patriotic debut.
Again: The inaugural holds the following Ian
guage with regard to the distribution of the govern
ment patronage:
ain the administration of domestic affairs you
expect q devoted integrity in the public service,
and an observance of rigid economy In all depart
ments, so marked as never justly to be questioned
If this reasonable expectation be not realized,
frankly confess that one Of your leading hopes is
doomed to disappointment, and that my efforts in
a very important particular must result in a humi
sting failure. Offices can be properly regarded
only in the light Of aids for the accomplishment OF
these objects.
Gas occupancy can confer no prerogative, nor
importunate desire for preferment, any claim, the
public interest imperatively demands that they be
considered with sole reference to the duties 70 be
performed. Good citizens may well claim the pro-
lection of good laws and the benign influence Of
good government; but the claim for Office ID what
the people Of republic should never recognise.
No reasonable man of any party win expect the
administration to be regardless of It's RESPONSE
bility and Of the obvious elements Of success to
retain persons known TO be under the influence of
political hostility and partisan prejudice In positions
which will require not only severe labor, but cordial
cooperation Having no implied engagements to
ratify, no rewards to bestow, no rcsentments to
member, and no personal wishes 10 consult in selec
tons for official station shall fulfil this difficult
and delicate trust, admitting no motive as worthy
either Of my character or position which does not
contemplate an efficient discharge of duty and the
best interests of my country"
l win not Mr.. Editor, occupy your valuable
space by inserting, parallel with this declaration,
the famous letter Of Mr.. Pierce's Premier to Judge
Bronson, of New York, nor by any comment upon
the prostitution ofthc government patronage by the
administration Of the gentleman who had no cen
gagements to ratfy, no resentments to remember,
and no personal wishes 10 consult" in the dstrbu-
ton Of the loaves and fishes and who declares that he
knows ono motive for appointment as worthy Of
either his character position which does not con-
template the best interests of his country" 80,
tenpora O. moresr Soule and Saunders, and all
ye foreigners and llibusters, who feed at the pub
lie crib, we bless Heaven and tho administration
for your appointment.
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