Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-12
President Pierce.

AGAINST our suggestion that the resolution of the
Democratic Convention complimentary TO Pres
ident Pierce and hi. administration would be
construed into the expression Of preference FOR
him.as candidate for reelection by the party in
this State, notwithstanding the disavowal Of
the gentleman by whom the resolution was read.
TIE Richmond Examiner in the earuestness of
its desire to prevent such construction being
given to the resolution, gives tia rendering which
emasculates it of nearly oil compliment. This
anxiety Of Virginia Democrats 70 avoid even the
appearance of a oommitta TO the present incum-
bent for a second term is not little remarkable
tits past denial that Mr. Pierce has higher claim
on their confidence now, than he had when first
fished up from obscurity by the Baltimore Con-
vention. He has given them administration
which. they maintain, has fully redeemed the
pledges made by him and for him before his cleo
ton. He has stood. they assert, firmly on
the Democratic Platform, has steered The ship
Of State by the chart Of the Constitution and tho
resolutions Of 95 and '99-b truly interpreted
the relations of the States and the Federal gov
erument, AMI has faithfully guarded the peculiar
interests of the South. Why, If these things be
lest they may be thought to approve his
nomination. IL he has discharged perfectly
his duty, they owe him the honorable testimon-
a ola reelection. His former nomination and
election the result Of circumstances. lie
was a compromise candidate, brought forward
because Of the inability of the convention to
nominate any of the numerous aspirants, whose
names were before it, Mr.. Pierce cannot
but feel this, and regard the honors he now
wears the gift Of fortune, more than the reward
of merit. He is now naturally ambitious of
tribute to himself. Having served the country,
he asks the judgment of the country on his SER
vice. Having discharged the duties prescribed
by his party. he asks of that party token of its
approval, This seems to us natural and right.
II the Democracy were willing to trust him with
out trial, how can they discard him after trial
that has proved satisfactory. Resolutions of
complimentary nre followed by acts of dstrust.
falsify themselves, and become insults, rather
than encomiums. Either the Democracy do not
believe all they say of President Pierce aud his
administration or. in their unwillinguess TO con-
tinue him in power they alike regardless Of
public worth and the welfare of the country
This is particularly true of the party in the
South, which ass umes to have charge of tho del
icate aud momentous question of slavery. If thoy
are content with the manner in which tho Presi.
dent has managed this subject, they owe their
section, well as him, some stronger proof of
confidence than empty words. As chivalrous
and loyal men they-owe il TO the claims of gen.
erous friendship not TO desert the man who has
defended their cause. As fearless party con
fident of right. and having faith in the intel-
gesee and honesty of the people, they ought not
toaYade theiudgement OF the country ON an ad-
ministration which they pronounce sound and
satisfactory No ono will imagine that we have
take The Democratic leaders on their own de.
clarat ons-and assert that If these declarations
are sincere.they owe him the tribute of renom-
ination. We challenge them to il. We dare
them to place Franklin Pierce and his admins
tration against Willard Fillmore and his admins
tration, on trial before the people. They are
responsible for the former; they created it, they
direct it, sustain it aud applaud it.. They cannot
dodge the ISSUE without coniessing that they
are afraid of the people. The Pierce admins
tration is a faithful reflex of democracy. If de-
mocracy can stand the test of public scrutiny.
Franklin Pierce can be re- elected If Demo
Gratis are afraid that he cannot be re elected then
are they afraid that the people will condemn and
repudiate democracy, whenever it is fairly pre-.
scented.