The New York herald., 1845-01-23

a. seven o'clock, had not arrived when our paper
went to press.
The Outgoing and Incoming Admin istra-
tions-Quarrel about the SpoiIs.
AS the sun OF Tyersm is rapidly sinking in the
west, the fresh luminary of his successor begins
to be distinguished in the east, by variety of ma
tural phenomena in the political world, which are
amusing, and philosophical and instructive, as
matter OF investigation and analysis We have,
again and again, called the attention of our readers
to the peculiar position OF the party which elected
Mr.. Polk to the Presidency, and 10 the elements
which constitute its formation at the present crisis
Ito the difficulties existing between the different
factions into which it is divided-and to the
trouble and torment which seem to be
laid up in store for the new President,
when he makes his appearance in Washing
ton and assumes the reins Of Office In reply to
our statements and views. the various organs of
the democracy, from the Richmond Enquirer
down, have asserted that Mr. Polk is man of
high character-that Mr.. Polk is man Of great
prudence-ihat Mr.. Polk is a man of wonderful
moderation-that Mr. Polk is man of remarka-
Bile sagacity-and that Mr.. Polk is, of course, pos
sessed of the qualities, moral and political, neces-
sary TO carry him through the difficulties of his ap.
prOhcnlng aumlnlstrdtlou we eau dOnll all tnSSe
qualifications, bu, yet we do not see, even if they
were increased treple, how they can prevent the
existence of the trouble and torment which are
developing themselves in every quarter amongst
the democratic journals, and the various cliques
throughout the country, in reference to certain
points.
Mr.. Polk and his administration may probably
have little difficulty in carrying out, as far as they
Il l. II
In the last election, and which carried them into
Office. The President elect has very direct path
before him in regard to Texas-the tariff-Oregon
"a national bank-distribution of the proceeds
of the public lands any Of the other great pub
lie measures. He has merely to express his naked
and isolated opinion en- these measures, leaving to
his party in Congress all the necessary action; and
after legislation mas been completed. he has mere
ly to sign or to veto the bills His path is clear
enough in that respect, and without any difficulty
without rocks-without quicksands. Sc, also, he
may have little difficulty in the selection of his cab
net advisers. Whenever he has made up his mind
and named the men, it is very probable that even
his own party, and the whole country, will quietly
accept what he gives them in the way of choice Of
cabinet officers and we do not suppose that he may
make very bad selection amongst the many SEN
ranks Of his party.
But while we admit all this-while we believe
that Mr.. Polk's talent and sagacity will be quite
sufficient for these matters and the determination
of this selection we believe that there is another
important view of his position, which becomes
the more complicated and the more difficult, the
longer we lock at it. Let US state the facts. Du
ring The last two or three years, Captain Tyler has
III. oE
duRing in the same business to some extent. The
public officers thus appointed have generally sup
ported Mr. Polk at the last election, and accord.
ingly expect TO be retained in office, as much on
the ground Of their capacity and fitness, as on &C
count of their prompt and cordial political fraterni-
zition with the supporters of Mr.. Polk. The uni.
form policy of Mr.. Tyler during the past winter,
has been put persons this description into office,
filling up the vacancies with many friends as
possible, in anticipation Of the new administration
But in order to secure them in Office, he, and
those associated with him, have endeavored by
every means in their power to conciiate the ap-
preaching dynasty. The selection of Mr.. Folks
brother for very important Office abroad, is no.
table instance of this prospective policy. Objec-
tions have been raised to this particular appoint.
ment in various quarters, and hint thrown out
that it is not SO, and thar the appointment will be
persisted in and confirmed. This shows that Mr.
Tyler and his friends now in office are endeavor-
ing to strengthen themselves as much as possible
SO as to retain Office during the next adminis,ra.
ton. Now the question rises up, will they be able
to do SO, and sustain themselves against the other
portions of the democratic party connected with
the fortunes OF Mr.. Van Buren, who are coming
h,,
where, showing that they are determined to ous
all those Tyler Office holders after the fourth Of
March, in order to fill up the vacancies from theil
own ranks3
This will be the rock on which the new admi.
nistraton may split, or damage itself considerably
We have seen various demonstrations coming
from Tammany Hall, indicated by the course oi
the Morning Ne,cs here, and the Globe at Wash
ington, and the Richmond Enquirer, and various
other journals in the old Van Buren, interest, dis
tinctly shadowing forth that on the accession o
the new President, there will be one of the mos
violent contests between the different sections o
the democracy for the spois, that ever has taken
place in the ranks of the democratic party. Look,
tor instance, at the captousness of the Morning
Nelcs, because the Collector of this port didn't
rise high enough on his legs when a toast was
drank to the memory Of Mr.. Van Buren. Look al
the general tone of all those journals the Van
Burea interest, and answer, is there not a most
remarkable movement generating, in order to ous
all the present public officers under the general
government, both in this city and throughout the
country
Now, unless Mr. Polk, when he comes to Wash.
ingon, adopt some general principle, that will be
sanctioned and approved by the whole country and
all the reasonable men not connected with Office
seekers or selfish ctiques, he will be swsmped in
the very first year OF his administration and create
as much dissatisfaction as Mr. Tyler Here, then, il
the difficulty. Let Mr.. Polk take what side he may
whether he please the Office seekers or the Office
holders, he will offend, and involve himself in in.
extrcable difficulty. What, then, is the only
course left him Z IL s that nj prornd an