The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-08-30
THE DAILY UNION
From tho Nashville Union.
THE ADMINISTRATiON-THE LATE
nj EDITIONS

The indications going TO show that Mr.. Polk will
have successful and prosperous administration,
are more attering at present than at any other time
since his inauguration. Faction has done its WORST
a regiment of letter-writers have invented and
scattered broadcast nnumerable misrepresentation
but the President enjoys the confidence Of the peo-
pie now, In more eminent degree than when he
was elected. The inventors Of slanderous msrep-
reservations have labored in vain they have over
shot their mark; their humbugs have been so pail
paby unfounded that sober and discriminating
people have turned from them with disgust.
II is now manifest that the manufacturers Of po-
litical material for the benefit OF the wing du-
ring the late elections, have wholly misunderstood
the tone Of the public mind. They have written as
fthe popular taste was still vtated and prepared to
digest with eagerness the miserable inventions and
calumnles which were too palatable during the ex-
elements of lS40 and 1874. They never found out,
until the returns of the elections disclosed the fact
that the public mind was calm and qulet--rejec,ing
all humbugs, and seeking sound and healthy nutri-
ment Never have Inc people made up their minds
with more deberation, and cast their votes with
more determination to do their duty TO their coun-
try.
five are right in the remarks we have made il
will be at how gratifying the result must
be to Mr. Polk. He spread out the general princi-
Piles OF his administrative policy in his inaugural adj
dress. He proceeded with cautious deberation to
practise upon the doctrines he designed to establish.
He displayed most commendable prompiness and
energy in concentrating the great measure of an
nexation, and with admirable foresight he was pre-
pared. with our army and navy located in the
proper places, to meet any contingency which might
follow. He has gone on gradually but steadily in
making the necessary charges in the Offices as 10
make fair distribution needless of the bitter iivec-
tives and unfounded denunciations of his enemies,
and resisting with frmness The too hasty and anx-
ious socitude OF some of his friends for more
md alrepn IF ubiu Hah has pked
with Indifference upon the Persevering efforts of his
enemies to SOW dissensions in the democratic
ranks whilst he has felt conscious that the few dis
affected democrats who were expressing dssatisfac-
ton, would, in due time, discern his prudence and
Justice in the policy pursued.
The elections for this summer have taken place;
the result in the several States is now KNOWN and il
shows that the great conservative body of the pco-
pile have looked on Mr.. Folks course with appro-
bation and sustained it at the ballot-box. Virginia
led off, and the result astonished friend and foe.
North Carolina; Kentucky, Indiana, Florida, Ten
nessee, and Alabama, have followed; and, in every
instance, the friends of the administration have cause
to be highly gratifed. They have said to Mr.. Polk,
in language which cannot be misunderstood, that
the people approve his moderation, his prudence
his prompness, his energy; and that he has but to
60 on in the same safe line of policy, to crown his
administration with lasting honors.
II is now settled that the administration will have
decided majority in both houses Of Congress
Mr.. Polk has only to act out his prudent and mod.
crate policy, to secure a decided and triumphant
support. There is but one question on which there
is any probability Of division in the ranks Of ou
party-we refer to the proposition which will as
suredy be made for the reduction of the tariff du
ties. On this question: it is probable that the Penn
sylvania democrats will be found acting with the
protectionists; but out Of Pennsylvania, we do MOI
believe any division will be found on the genera
question Of reduction. Much difficulty may be an
ticipaed in arranging the details of law, but we
havethe strongcsthopes that can be framed which
will be received with appreciation by the whole
country. The protective policy has unquestionably
become weaker at the North, where the enormous
profits Of the manufacturers are attracting much
attention. On all other measures we have a righ
TO look for the necessary harmony, union, and con
cert in our party to secure for the administration
safe and happy career.