The North-Carolina standard., 1845-03-19
COL ,PoLRs ADMINIsrRAFIoN.

Our country has Just passed perIlous CRISIS
which has amply proved the'pernanency Of our
republican Government and the patriotism OF an
enlightened people President Tyler, without
party TO sustain his administration has safely de-
livered the Government into the hands of his sue
cessor. who was chosen from the bosom of the
people, without seeking this high post Of nonor
in the face Of party leaders and without the aid of
;ntrigueing political cliques President Folks
rosi,iou is no less critical than imporant- is no
he'd of roses The eyes of the civilized world.
the prayers of the patriot. and the hopes of human
liberty are resting upon him. And we'll does he
hear himself in the outset of his voyage He has
selected Cabinet of long-tred, able, faithful and
experienced statesmen, who have all been con-
frmcd by the Senate. Some heart-burnings there
nav be. some there must be, arising from our per-
sonal partialities and the nature OF our institutions
that other favorites of some. of Col. Polk's sup
portcrs were not selected as pilots to the ship Of
State: vet all admit that his selection was pru-
dent one, and that the President was guided in
making it, by the highest considerations for the
public good. We hope and believe that they Will
advise him for the good of the country, and the
glory of his administration. If in this our reason
able expectations should be Disappointed still we
rely with confidence on the known firmness, emf
nent prudence and distinguished ability of the
Chief Magistrate himself We cannot believe
that he can be Aatered and deceived by those
around him; for it is thought Col. Polk intends
TO be President de facto as we'll as de jure, by
steering clear of cabals and factions of every de-
scription, and looking alone to the public veal
and happiness of his constituents. This we are
glad to learn, since important questions must be
settled by him.
The Texas question, the great question of the
age is not settled, but only begun: this will re-
quire the immediate and anxious care of the Pre-
sident Those who opposed annexation in the u
States through blind devotion for Mr. Clay,
have been overcome is true, but selfish aspirans
in Texas will try to throw difficulties in the way
at every step to success. Besides, new and col
lateral questions continue to arise in uniting two
free and independent Governments, without revo-
luton or bloodshed, attended with such sublime
moral and physical results to the human family.
Oregon too, must have the mantle and protection
of our laws. Our people rapidly ascending
The Rocky Mountains, and the American Eagle
must soon perch upon their lofiest peaks, whilst
this young and giant Republic with rapid strides
must soon reach the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
But still greater dficultirs will arise from an ad
justmcnt of the Tariff. The odiorIs law of 1912
must be modified or repealed. The supporters of
COL Polk expect it, and they will not be satisfied
without it. On this subject we are aware that
some Of our Northern friends differ with u.s. but
they must compromise, by yielding something TO
revive the Ianguishing condition of agriculture in
the South; the dilapidated and deserted farms of
oppressed people demand brtter and higher
markets, and they must and will be heard. The
manufacturing interest cannot expect always to
receive the fostering hand of Government, 10 the
exclusion and dttriment Of the other great inter-
esls Of the country. In order to carry out the
doctrines of the democratic party in relation to the
Tariff, we must have the right sort of men in
Congress; it would be we'll TO look TO this in
time, for the President will be powcrless without
the aid of Congress.
The Post Office Department will soon be un-
der new regulations, which must necessarily en-
barrass its operations in the beginning This
will require the skiIlful management of its able !
head, and will doubtless throw new difficulties in
the way Of the present Administration, particular
iy undHr existing vcissitudes of our national Frea-
sury, which some think will be short for the next
year.
Other objects of scarcely less moment will en-
gage the attention Of Government during the next
four years In accomplishing these great ends,
the President must hnve prompt aids and efficient
officers, who, disregarding all vile and selfish
considerations, look alone 10 the national welfare.
Such men may be found, but not in the ranks of
ofhceseekers. We arc pleased to learn that Mr..
Polk will not be disturbed and haunted, as Gen.
Harrison was, by servie and grasping aspirants
Tor Office. These arc unworthy of his confidence !
And BY disregarding their importunities, he will
have more time 10 devote TO public affairs. He
will teach applicants the stern republican truth
that Offices were made for the good of the Gov
ernment, and not for the emolument of the hold
ers; that no man claim them as a right for
party services, for they belong TO the people, who
alone can give and take away. Keeping these
views constantly before him, as doubtless he will,
and selecting those only who are capable, honest,
and faithful to the Constitution, he will then be
able to redeem the pledges made to the people,
and realise the fond hopes of the patriot