The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-01-17

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From the Salem (Mass.) Peoples Advocate
Fidelity to the Administration.
Party success seldom endangered by any violation
OF fundamental party doctrines The divisions which
arise out OF the necessary arrangements in the official
corps Of administration always threaten more dis
consequences than any conflict OF opinion, any
violation Of party creed The established doctrines upon
which party rises into power in the early stages of its
accession, admit of doubt, and allow escape No
for instance supposes that the position OF the demo-
cratic party the question of the compromises the tar
i'll, the public lands, is eQuvocal. The openly -avowed
creed Of the party, adopted in the hing of the
pagn, defended during it's continuance, and confirmed by
The inaugural of the President. we'll understood and
resolutely supported by every man calling himself
democrat Throughout the Union there this common
faith, constituting the distinguishing feature OF every de-
voted member OF the party. The good OF the country
the honor OF the States, the integrity of the Union the
provisions of the constitution demanded its declaration by
that party which has always been jealous of the rights of
States and consistent with the requirements OF the
s,ituon, and conscious of the vital importance of the
Union. On the other hand, the obligations Of the ad-
minstraion to the party which elevated to power have
been faithfully fulfilled. No word or act Of the Pres
dent has violated the principles which. private c
zen, he defended, and the Chief Magistrate of great
nation he has solemny declared In those vital points,
therefore, which constitute the health and strength OF
party-which make up its solid proportions (which rem
der il useful TO the whole country-whch establish it's
ndivduaity-in these points the administration and the
party and indivisibe In these great respects
there have been treason no detection. no doubt, no
hesitation, no changes.
Tie fidelity which the administration has observed to-
wards the party, in all that constitutes its highest duty
appeals with singular force to every hgh-mnded and
honorable member of that party The courage and hon
esy whchprompsed that clear and manly declaration of
the democratic creed, by which Gen. Pierce opened hs
career as President, gave at 6rme footing and
sieader grasp 10 every democrat North and South And
in view of this arises the obligation due the admins
uaton This is equivocai duty. The support which
is "willng 10 wound and yet afraid to strike !" which
measures Its extent by the amour; OF papabe personal
favor receives which governs its virtue by the mag
nitude OF ills rewards, fulfil this obligation
When great party stands boldly forth upon decided
PLATFORM and with its leaders in power forms fabric
whose broad proportions all with equal ease and
for mutual benefit, the blow which is aimed at il falls
upon any part alone, but the whole suffers The
attack that is made the lie felt in every
incest gronng Of the architecture and the fatal mark of
decay begins with unerng destiny that point which
feels first the blow There is no discrimination. "Sha
the foot say The hand Il have need OF theer Can
the assassin who strikes at the heart beg pardon Of the
rest of the body, the head harm intended :
That devotion which builds up parties and rules nations
makes such distinctions these II is broad and gen.
and everarching the sky, and grand the
mosphere which accommodates itself all the irregu-
ares Of that great surface which it nourshes and sup
ports The minor dsappontments which inevitably grow
out Of distribution OF government Offices have no right
invade The deepsetted harmony OF party whose ex-
stence is the Embodiment Of great political principle
We would remind the party Ina, that ambition which en-
pIoys i,sef in striking down every obstacle it's person.
al qualification, regardless OF the consequences which
may fall upon that great object which it should be de-
voted, because by eternal decree its own execuoner
has abiding place in the confidence anl esteem oil
any party or any community.
II for nstan, be supposed that OBJECTIONS can
exis, and the safety of the administration be preserved
Can the party afford TO suffer such disaster a. would
befa il, in the administration was Frustrated and
BUNDLED by those protesting it's political faith The
delicate organization which recognises its bead as vital
n
slnc', strong that party stands appalled, al that sui
cidal phrensy which prompts any member to ain al his
existence by attacking the great system which he
belongs. The feelings which inbabi, every human
breast respond TO the truth OF this Every sentiment OF
political wisdom recognises it, The selfshness which
thruss il asde and declares intestine war for plum
DER while the erea, party struggles with true devo
lion 10 its principles. shsddering at every blow which
threatens TO strike down them and ITSELF comes in way
short Of pure madness No party can endure this and
live And while the administration stands firm upon the
platform Of is and the partys adoption. we appeal
TO the honor and honesty. and interest of every demo-
cra to bury his personal dsappontmens beneath high
minded devotion 10 his party. and an overwhelming de-
termination observe the strices, fidelity TO the admin
istration
At The meeting OF the stockholders of the Bank of vr.
Ena. held in Richmond Monday last. the vacancy 10
the presidency OF the branch bank at Frederick sburg
caused by the death OF Col Hugh Mercer was filed by
the election Of Eustace Conway.
The legislature of Tennessee. pow in eessoo hnve