The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1845-02-11

The following article was published the day
on which the President elect left Nashville for
Washington; and we have good reason to be-
lieve that it indicates very truly the course he
has resOlved-at all hazards-to pursue. Appli-
cants for Office should above all other times, alb
stain from personal importantly Immediately
following the Inauguration OF new President.
At such time when there are so many thousand
strangers in the city, should simultaneous
rush be made, they would oyerwhelm the Pres
dent like an Alpine avalanche! Indeed, we
doubt whether those who apply in person will
stand the best chance OF success.
From the NdshpilIs Union.
THE DEMOCRATIC POLK ADMINISTRA-
TON.
The new President leaves this city to-day for
Washington to enter upon the discharge OF his du'
.ios. Rumor and conjecture have been busy in min
iserng the eager curiosity of the country as TO the
probable course of policy to be adopted byihm. We
have heretofore endeavored to deduce from our
knowledge of the true character of the President,
the line of conduct likely to be pursued IN his
Administration. Mr.. Polk will enter upon the Pre-
sdency under circumstances of character peculiar,
and, in many respects, embarrassing Being younger
than any other President at the time Of being chosen
his political reputation may not be as extensive as
that of of his predecessors, and on that account
his true political character is not well understood
particularly by his opponents. In reference to his
talents great Misrepresentation have characterized
the discussions of the late canvass. He will have no
cause in the end, however, to regret this chcum-
stance When he shall have filled the Executive
chair for a short period, the country will become
fully satisfied of the injustice done him in this re-
spect. His abilities will be found fully adequate to
the discharge of his high duties in such manner as
will put shame his reckless assaiants in the late
canvass, whilst his Democratic friends will have
abundant cause to congratulate themselves on his
success IL he commences his administration with
less of political reputation than some of his prede-
cessors we venture to predict that he will terminate
it with standing on the same platform with the
most honored fathers of the Republic.
In his administration look to MIR. Polk for a
display of WISDOM of elaboration, frmness of pur-
pose independence Of action, and energy OF execu-
ton, which will command the admiration, and win
the confidence of the country. These will be found
to be the prominent characteristics of his adminstra
tive policy if we have understood Alright his past
political history. If it be true, as We fear, that The
Democratic party is in danger OF being divided into
cloues in reference to the succession, we shall be
disappointed if the new President does not take his
position high above all such movements, and make
it his business firmly and promptly to rebuke all at
tempts to introduce into his Administration the inhu-
ence of any clique Measures and not men," has
p,lI Nd ia
fair to presume that he will adhere TO it in the Exc
cutive Chair His first and leading object VIII be, 10
carry out faithfully the doctrines promulgated by the
Baltimore Convention. To effect this great purpose
he will feel the necessity fcang around him coun-
sellers and advisers mbued with the same spirit OF
devotion to measures with himself and hence he
will no, commit the suicidal act of permitting The
harmony of his councils, or The singleness OF his
purpose TO be INSTRUCTED by influences looking to the
qualification of individual aspirations
The people have cast upon Mr.. Polk the heavy re-
suonsibiltie Of the Presidency-from these respon-
sbtes he will shrink, but will expect to bear
all the odium if any there shall be, growing out oil
his policy and on the other hand, he will claim the
honor. if any there shall be- resulting from the sue
cess of his administration. To bear the responsible
bonors. he must be the President III fact and this
great fact must be distinctly prominent. He mus
know the emba rrassmens which encompass him
and he will fail TO that there IS but one course
for him to pursue-and that is, 10 have a DEMocaA
TIC Polk ADMINISTRATORS. IL any aspirant for the
succession or the friends Of any asprant have cacu
lated upon obtaining the ascendency in his counsels
with the view of steering his administration to
given port let them look to his wisdom, hrmness, in
dependence and energy, as displayed under less try
Ing circumstances, and they will abandon all suci
hopes.
IL we are right in the leading attributes which w
hive ascrbed to Mr.. Folks political character,
NAV be easily inferred that his positions will be ake
with caution and deliberaton, and when taken, tina
they will be maintained with 6rmncss and energy
From this we think it probable that some dsapPont
ment NAV be felt in consequence Of the failure Of tn
President TO carry the work of prescription as in
Discriminatory and as rapidly as might be desired b.
some W. feel justified in predicting that Mr. Pol
,,iH exercise his poper of removal from office nth mare
prudence and caution examining with care into tn
preensions Of applicants, and deciding after takin
full time, to act advisedy and satisfactorily. If tn
civ of Washington shall be crowded with thousand
of patriotic Democrats desiring TO be connected wit
the administration at the day of inauguration, the
ought TO consider the importance of this delicate dut
Of the President, and come easily to the conclusio
that he must have time and opportunity TO discharg
il for the interest of the country If their claims ar
not Immediately decided, they should not be disaT
pointed Perhaps, however, ii is useless to pursu
these conjectures further. They are based, as a
a 81, hos heep nm
knowledge of the character of the new President
We may have been wide of the mark in our sugge'
tons, but whether so or not will be very soon SCI
tied Together with the whole country, we sha
look anxiously for the Inaugural Address, and the