The daily union., 1854-01-10

Nebraska aud thecouny now see that the promises
ma5eby democracy the election of Franklin Pierce
are earliest practicable TO be put into force
under the of the national legislature. The wis
dom and policy OF the administration Of Gen. Pierce will
receive practical vindcaon by the adoption Of this
port and bill OF Judge Douglas, with reference 10 the terri
tqrai government OF Nebraska, while that distinguished
will slii further strengthen his position states
ard patriot before the American people. The
OF the two houses upon this measure Will be looked
deco Interest all secos Of the country aud the
passage Of bll hailed with delight reaimatono OF
those great principles which the peace and prosperity
Of the confedetscy rest
The Reports OF the Secretaries
Rarely within the history OF ,ne country tsays the
Louisville Times have the reports OF the executive Off
GERS Of an administration been received with such uni
versa commentator have been the reports OF the oh
GERS Of the present administration.
The press everywhere with scarcely exception has
admitted The industry and ability with which the heads
of departments have discharged The duties ntrused to
them.
The wonderful growth OF the republic has 40 extended
the functions of the federal government that requires
other abilities than those which merely make successful
politicians and TO constitute competent cabinet
officer Bravery intrepid energy. industry in coniunc
ton with great talents alone accomplish success
full discharge OF his dutiea
The President has exhibited eminent wisdom in select
ing his constitutional advisers from just such material
Especially may the democracy point with pride TO the
manner in which the reports of The Secretaries OF the
Treasury and Navy have been received by the country
The regulations applied by Mr. Guthrie 10 protect the
treasury from the sysematzed plunderng which charac
erized the management OF the monetary Affairs OF the
government during the late administration have the
hearty approval OF the honest Of all parties.
The history OF the Navy Department for several
years is history OF bunders MIR Dobbin proposes 10
introduce important reforms in this department of the gov
ernmsnt and If he shall succeed in mparling il
life aud usefulness. he will richly deserve the thanks Of
his countrymen.
SO long as tie administration OF Mr. Pierce is ANNA
ted by the spirt which has pervaded ii during the
months OF its existence it will be mpeIvious 10 the at
,acks of ayowed enemies or the disguised hostility of
| iac,lous friends
The Tammany Celebration. = hIr. Dawson's
Letter.
We are permitted 10 lay before readers the follow
ing patriotic letter. addressed by Hon. j. L. Dawson 10
the Tammsny Association IN New York. 1t will be
read with only account of the sound dem
ocrac views which nculcates, but fo the ability dis
played n announcing them
Housx or REPRESENTATIVE,
Washington, Jan. &. 1854.
GEsrLuafss ! acknowledge the Ia OF your invitation
present tho approaching celebration by you soc
ETY. of he ever sorions eighth oil January,
Compelled. however, by pressing public engagements to
decline attendance upon that Interesting can
fobear, in donx some expression Of sentiment in
regard to the topics which IL suggests.
that this anniversary reunion is called by
society which, since the foundation o the
been identified with everything valuable ia democ
principle add Practice is IN my estimation, guarantee
sufficient OF its nationality OF character To the Society Of
Tnmmany for It's long and faithful devotion the "Unon
Inf nd rphla utOfcsu puEg
suliopsl obligations tho honor of nag, and the pres
Ia their purify OF democratic principies-cvey
of the ooniedescy indebed-the naon al large
and all mankind indebted The occasion, co--the
oaIebratoo in honor of the veneraed Jackson victory
vhosc glorious effects will be lasting meis
which OF tho patriot never grow Indifferent
reminded by invitation hat THIS IS the Thirty
NINTH ANNIVERSARY Of that menoabe event Let
for an instant, the change in condition the
interval which has since elapsed. AT that time, with
seted territory of crcumscIibed limits and one-;hrd OF
our in aud the object
Of h itish eenceby the victory OF New Orleans
national character elevated to respectabiliy
among the natons Of the earth, and prosperity placed
atty beyond the accidents of external
Since then the world has been witnessing in progress
growth expansion OF territory. and ia element Of
al nes of which previously IL had
inod the ption What was the Empire City bsr
self wnen 1874 the drums beating in your sireeis
mastering troops in defence OF your hre-sdes She
then but lie than hundred thousand naab
itants And IT, that lime, she has increased
than sevenod in population, and in still greater proper
tion in wealth asd since that time
country under organized has been made
from ocean, vessels to whitsn every
sea- national honor and prowess vndicatsd and
established alike upon the land and the dcept due 10
these principles OF which your ancient and venerable
''oder has steady and efficient adherent, and TO
the battle of New Orleans We may well venture the
predictions the results OF that unparalleled victory
celebrate will bear the b-nisons OF the most
distant the immortal name OF Andrew Jackson
Bat you aiude, in fitting terms. 10 the existence n your
domestic politics of unhappy divisions and distracted
c and, with noble disregard OF sectional and personal
issues you call upon all democrats to sink their private
ge and rally the support Of democ alto principles and
the support of the national administration The stand
ard OF patriot SIN, which pospmcs ITO the interests OF the
party and Of the country individual disapPon'ments and
resentmen Ia that which, upon reflection generally APP
proves itself Judgment For myself, have no hesa-
ton declares think becomes every democrat my
intention render the administration. in rll matters Of
prnoipe earnest and hearty support Can we forget 90
that present Chief Magtate elected TO his
present position by unprecedented unanimy in the