Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-12-05
THIS RICH MOND ENQUIRER.
TIE RETIRING PRESIDENT.

The violent abuse OF Black Republican Senators ano
, nswspeps's on account Of bis las, message, must o.
highly gratifying 10 President Pierce-for what oeoei
proof eau be given to the world, that he has oone ns
whole duty to the Constitution and the Unlonf butne
VII feel new and cordial pleasure in the commentator
bestowed upon his admirable message oy inal'luuaiS
sI organs Of ali parties, save the raving disuniot
f..hrieksr, for freedom" As some Indication of the
APPRECIATION with waich his powerful views have
seen Universally received in this portion Of Virginia
we append extracts from leading articles which aP'
/psared in Yesterdays Richmond Wing and Peters
turs Intellisencer, opposition journals. This univer'
sal tribute to tho ability and patriotism OF the re.ir'
in- salesman is we'll calculated TO ill his heart with
10y ani 10 compensate for the severe trials and wear.
- responsibilities which he has so uobly met
Franklin Pierce will be accompanied to his retirement
By the thanks and plaudi,s Of all good patriots in the
l,ud. He will look back with pride and pleasure to
the past, conscious that he has done his duty and is
approved by his country. He has written his name
hish on the column of History, and his great State
papers will hereafter be resorted to for the true expo
sitiou OF constitutional principles:
From the Richmond Wing
ave must be permitted, in brief TERMS, to express
our unqualified admiration Of the tone and temper of
President PIerce's views ON the subject of slavery and
the constitutional rights Of the States. 10 comes out
ciesrly, boldly and triumphantly In vindlcation and
Support OF the rights and interests of each and every
section of the Union; aud as adesire for official promo
tioa can be no longer supposed 10 mar his conduct or
regulate his opinions, being about To retire TO the
shad-s OF private lite forever, we willingly concede tn
Hin the merit of sincerity, canGor aud patriotism in
The expression of his sen,im-nts upon those vexei
sectional issues which disturb the repose of the coun.
try and even menace tho very existence Of the Gov
erumeIt. AS We have already sa d, his views on these
exciting Questions are no; oaly just and true in them.
Selves. Out are -xpr-sssed III distinct, mauly and fear
less language, and we there!ore-political opponent as
h5 Is-cneeriuliya accord 10 him the homage OF our
thanks aud our praise
From tee Petersburg In,elusence-.l
TIE Presidents MEssAoE.-This important docu.
Tsnt will Do loud in our columns this morning. We
hmvs read it with much interest aud satisfaction, and
We believe that 1t wall DO approved by the country.
Oi ,u-s-, the Black Republican, presses will be in.
fIn-.rd by It, but their Criticism wll Ii harmless al
lie feet. The dispassivIa,e aud patriotic throughout
tie ltud will cordially respond 10 the sentiments and
appeals embodied in the discu .siun of thu Kansas bill.
and tho principles, aims, Influences, aud results Of THAT
Tlsn;iu! aud just endctin-nt. Ii is an able review of
thu circumstances aud operating influences which led
10 the m-aeuCe. and a thorough viudlcatIon Oft from
The h-snuis winch have been made upon it by the
Freedom Shri-kers,' who take their cue from ltc
Mes York Iri6Ue. Ersn:ag Post. and Courier, aud
:r IN Jn- B,st,a Ie!csra5t and Caroa,cie-all whicl,
journals have maie themselves particularly couspicu.
ga, dmd particularly Ridiculous ey the iustian aud
DVOaliIsIn about Kansas. The President gives
in-IR Il raa!ns lire. Fore and cit he sweeps the ga
be Concern win his WEI! charged and we'll directed
artillery, planted on tie rsmparIs uf the Constitution.
j. ~ dsienco of The Kansas bllI, he has not driven
Layk ao sssei.auis, but be In. crushed them to the