The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1856-04-17
THE PRESIDENCY.

CAUSES Of dissatisfaction, and to unite firmly,
harmoniously and unanimously for tile
nomination Of candidate for the next
presidential term, rs at the present moment.
Sixty days ago one would have thought,
who looked abroad upon tho country, that
union anil tratcrnnl cooperation were ab-
solutely out Of the question, inasmuch us
in many Of the States the most ultra
political views appeared to find the greatest
favor, while individual preferences were SO
uncompromsihglt urged as to discourage
the hope that n really national candidate,
one who had passed the most trying or
deals, and had never been fouhd wanting,
could by any chance, succeed in conciat-
ing popular support.
Tie strange and unusual spectacle was
also presented of the chief magistrate OF
charge Of the great trust committed to his
hands in 1858 had compelled even his
enemies to do justice to his transcendent
merits, moral frmness, strict impa',iaity
and enlightened views, being without efficient
support among the newspapers maintained
t'y the patronage Of the administration aud
the democratic party, and among the office
holders of tho Union. In this curious
matter, all things considered, President
Pierce was perhaps fo,tunatc, for rs it was
well known that uei,l,er the journals nor
the Office holders referred to were selected
or indicated by him, SO neither could the
stupidity and Inconsistencies of the former
nor the incapacity and corruption of the
latter be laid to his charge. The Amcri-
can people, with that characteristic intcli-
gence which surprises strangers to their
country and its institutions, Strengthens the
government of their choice, and cnnfounds
the enemies, soon saw through the artful
combinations to make them discontenled
with their faithful Executive and plant
to the purposes of the iutrigucrs for n
new dynasty, and Instead of f,ltering in
their faitd, or being lukewarm or nditfer.
ent, we see them at all points reused into
activity and fully awake to the necessity of
standing by him who has so noby stood
by the country and the constitution.
At no time, therefore, since his installa-
tion in his high office was the President
omc-tenth as popular rs at the present mo
ment, aul it is susceptible Of the easiest
demonstration that he is indebted for this
consola,ory state of popular feeling, rather
to his enemies, or rs we should perhaps
say. to the enemies of popular demands
and conservative administration, than to
any active exertion made prominent 10y inli-
vduals in his behalf.
Taking Louisiana as an example Of what
is passing everywhere else, although most
Of those appointed by General Pierce to
lucrative office are the most bitter of his
opponents, while the reputcd organs of
81, L., ~
pieces OF 81 miserable faction, are the instrn-
monts of individual aspirants in opposition
to his pre.eininent claims for reelection,
Jet before The sovereign people, we arc
confident, no man in the ranks Of the na-
,ional Democratic party could come by
thousands of votes near him in an open
and fair contest before the people.
And so it is elsewhere. Abolition Jour
nails, like The New York Post, and journals
under individual and tac,ious influences al
other i'oiats, do Of course cndcavor to
create tho impression that the President is
unpopular, that the people have fallen off
from his support, that lie has forfeited the
good opinion and confidence of the intcli-
gent and loyal, but wherever the State con.
Scntluns have fairly reflected the nonnla-
wishes. East, West, North or South. it has
been made apparent that Franklin Pierce
tcstants or asprants with him for popular
favor and regard.
III Louisiana, as in other States, there
arc of course many persons who indicate
individual preferences for other candidates.
Mr. buchanan, for instance, notwithstand-
ing his extreme age, growing inirmities,
and e1uivocal antccedents, has many friends
among the people, in contradislinction to
the scItisl. wire-pullers and intriguers who
boasted they could control this State in hi.
behalf, and who, when the trial came, had
demonstrated 10 them how contemplate in
reality they are. So, also, Of Mr. Douglas,
whose clivalrous devotion to the South
deserves its gratitude, and at fitting time a
national reward commensurate to his ability
and devotion.
Other distinguished men, Mr.. Dallas, 10y
the way, in point, is strongly supported hy
gentlemen Of influence and great ability in
this State, and his pretensions to the favor
Of Louisiana in her choice Of a presidential
candidate would have been f.vorablv enter.
tanned, had not oflicious pcrsonages. without
any real influence or importance. under
taken 10 urge his Claims rs their Choice
Many other gentlemen equally worthy and
deserving of popular regard aud the high
distinction the presidential Office confers,
could he named as having strong friends
and devoted ones in Louisiana, but an init.
mate knowledge Of the prevailing scnti,
nent of the people in every parish in the
State in regard to the Choice Of n candidate
eor the presidency, satisfies lis that hcvonl
all others Franklin Pierce stands conspicu.
ous as their first preference. We are no
partIsans, and personally are Indifferent us
TO whom may be chosen, but looking to
the special Interests Of the South and the
general Interests Of the Republic, we are
decidedly of the opinion that their true
safety will best be secured by the reelection
Of Franklin Picrcc.-New Orleans True
Delta.
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