The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-03-20
President Pierce.

Few administrations have been exposed to
greater pcrils, or have encountered n larger
amount Of party abuse, than that of President
Pierce; yet none at its close has secured to itself
more general respect and admiration. 1t has
impressed itself upon the history of the coun-
try. Every question Of foreign and domestic
policy has been boldly met and mostly of them
satisfactorily settled. The Northeastern Fishery
question; the Enlistment question the Koszta
affair; the Spanish difficulties, have nll been
honorably and peacefully adjusted; whilst the
Central American difficulty, the Privateerjnc
question, and the question Of the Sound Dues
are in fair way Of solution. These results, oil
speak highly for the wisdom and firmness of
the executive and his constitutional advisers.
The same independent policy and fearless adhe-
renee to Constitutional principle coupled who
with calm foresight and wise forbearanco have
characterized the various measures of his ,lo.
mestic administration, and have secured the
respect of men of all parties. His personal
popularity too seems to be unbounded and he
retircs from office, with the highest testimoni-
als of public appreciation as we'll as of personal
regard, ns is seen in the late presentation of
plate from tho citizens of Savannah, the propo.
sition to purchase for him Southern home, and
the tribute of respect from the Common coun-
ell of Washington.
Washington correspondent pays the fol.
lowing graceful tribute 10 his public character,
and personal qualities:
A VIsIr TO TIE PREsIpESr-On Friday eve
ming last united with an immense press of
respect to the Chief Executive Magistrate Of
the Union. went in the spirit of great per.
sonal esteem and consideration, and with a
congratulatory sentiment in my heart in view
of his coming retirement from the fearful re-
sponsibilities, cares, and labors Of that high
and morally grand position.
White House, though from no very definite;
motive mostly, I suppose, from an indolentf
habit Of isolation, and perhaps in some meas.
ure to avoid that track where the individual
might be imagined to cater for some golden
sheaf in the rich field Of gubernative patron.
age.
Though long citizen of Washington, had
had but mere passing look at the President;
indeed, fhed, generally speaking felt mot
safe in thesbelef that knew hin, at alI:-my
impression might be Of some other person.
Ny visit. however, fully informed ine upon this
point rfoo9d at the Executive Mansion the
aisttHBusneu ihulVl1uaT receiving VIII varied
and well Judged attention and trenihrk, thou.
sandaupop' Thousands Of his .fellok beings aud
fellow .ci52sHs there asssnbl blsds s6ftsr having
been Introduced by the Marshal ofthe. Distsics,
Irstired aside respectfully TO t6bssrRe the Pres
ideat ;-s--his general RESPECT. apd piahner, his
coptouL and his EXPRESSION Of congtenapce 3
numerous deguereotypes have seen Of him
that does !shim anything. Of justice. I was
strgek jh the frat place, with Enthusiastically
Of ha phFsiognony, Eepdad: With 1tsIeas coluf.
agE Gtr1otisniss and honor; and through AL
'th&ssf thought copid be pereeiysds pensiYes
weighed % heavily upon his heart when called
upon by hn county TO gfasp tbs Of sate,
sayrdunded % Il yiien wss.by s6sdiA aIt piiosI
asedf ~csmfasx fna dipispsSs fs9rs
Irejoice. in psias Of ceadtaS nd Sskrespssk.