Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-03-05
sPJRITOF THE MORNING PRESS

SPIRITOF THE MORNING PRESS
The InfeHigsneer, with great force and
truth indeed, warns the country against the
practice of crowding the transaction Of the real
business of Congress into the last week Of the
session ; showing that IL not only caused the
defeat Of more than one measure of great
public importance recently, but came very
near causing necessity for calling the new
Congress together at once, through the loss Of
the General Appropriation bills.
1t gives US great pleasure, indeed, to hnd
the Latslligenesr in this article repeating oul
line of argument often enforced upon this cub.
ject 1t now realizes the sad effect of speeches
for Buncombe that have occupied 30 much OF
the time of the House, to the destruction OF
the public interest.
The Union contains the valedictory OF Judge
Nicholson, with whom We part-as member
Of the W Washington press-with sincere regret
indeed, and the saIutatory Of his successor, the
Hon. John Appleton Of Maine. They are both
manly and forcible papers, which will be read
with interest by the Democracy everywhere.
We quote the latter as follows:
eve do not assume the editorial chair OF
the Union without full appreciation of its
responsibilities. Oar experience as the editor
Of daily Journal confirms the opinion on this
subject Of Judge Nicholson; and he has in.
creased the difficulty Of our position by the
ability Of which he has given US the example.
But wherever there is great responsibility in
cur country 1t is almost always met by great
generosity and forbearance; and We throw
ourselves upon the indulgence of our readers
-or any shortcomings except those Of principle
or important governmental policy In refer
ence to these, We expect to be held to a rigid
account; for no personal kindness ought ever
support of corrupt practice
1--WE mean to support, with all the ability
which belongs to Us, the administration Of
James Buchanan. 1t has boon inaugurated,
after fierce tempest Of popular excitement,
amidst the general acclaim Of his countrymen,
and with the cordial good wishes for its sue
cess Of q great majority Of the American
people. Such spectacle as that which was
exhibited yesterday at the eastern front Of the
Capitol could have been witnessed nowhere
else than in on, own republic.
To aid in the maintenance of this govern
ment upon the principles Of tie constitution
will be the great object to which We shall de.
vote ourself as editor of the Union. 1t is an
object which may we'll engage the highest
effort Of any man, and in pursuing it We feel
cure that We shall have the best wishes Of cur
eountrymen.
We enter upon the editorial duties Of the
Union before We have had an opportunity to
complete our arrangements for its manage
nent. We hope ss An early day to give it an
enlarged form, and to make it an acce ptable
visiter to its readers not only for its political
Character and Intelligence, but also for its
early news and its genersi reading. To what
extent It VIII justify, however, the expecta-
tions Of its friends, will be best understood
from its future history, and by this it must
necessarily be judged. We can only promise
our best efforts, with such valuable assistance
az we may be able to obtain, to make it in all
respects an interesting journal, and a worthy
representative, at the seat of government, of
the national democracy Of the United States.
JOHN APPLETON.