Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-01-28
RICHM OND, VA.
Tuesday Morning. January ga
THE NEXT ADMINISTRATION.


Tuesday Morning, January 2s.
THE NEXT ADMINISTRATION.
The New York Herall is pointing out the
shoals on which Mr.. Folks Administration may
split, unless he acts with consummate prudence
and yigor We have no great fault 10 lind WIN
he Char, which il has drawn OF The shoals ana
rocks and breakers, that ii throws In The way OF ms
observation-disclosures the Herald has been kihd
enough in the outset 10 remove the greatest Gill
cullics, which we're expected 10 impede MS voyage.
ladmii>, for instance that Mr.. Polk may have hiSh
qualifications for the office. II admits, maj "'i''
the various organs Of the Democracy from inc
Richmond Enquirer down, have asserted, NAV be
all true viz: ithat Mr.. Polk is man OF high
character-that Mr. Polk is 4 man OF great pru-
dcnce-lhat Mr. Polk is man Of wonderful mo
deration-lhat Mr.. Polk is man of remarkable
sagaciiy-and that Mr.. Polk is, OF course pos
scssed o! The qualities, moral and political, neces-
sary to carry him through the difficulties OF his
approaching administration" II admits all these
qualifications, but yet il does mot see, even u
they were increased triple, how they can prevent
The existence Of the trouble and torment which
are developing themselves in every quarter
amongst the Democratic journals, and Tie various
cliqueS throughout the country, in reference 10
certain points It's even pleased 10 go further
in lis concessions, viz:
That "Nr Polk and his administration may
probably have hHie d.FcuuV in carrying out, as
far a. they can, ii0ss measures which were made
the issues in The last election, and which carried
them into oilce"-lhat ''the President elect has
a verv direct path before him in regard 10 Texas
the Tarifi-Oregon-a National Bank-dis-
lribulion OF the proceed. oflhe Public Lands-or
any of The o,her great public measures" &c
That The has merely 10 express his naked and
isolated opinion on these measures, leaving TO
his party in Congress all the necessary action
and aller legislation has been completed, he has
merely 10 sign or veto The bills. His path IS
clear enough in that respect, and without aRy
Neutrality-suspicious. rocks-without quicksands."
The Herald has the libcralty 10 admit, also,
that "he may have little difficulty IN Tie Sc
leciion of his Cabinet advisers "when-
ever he has made up his mind and named
the men, il is very probable that even his own
party, and the whole country will quietly accept
what he siveslhem in the way oichoice OF cabinet
offices, and we DO not suppose he may make
very bad selection amongst the many sensible,
rational, eloquent and talented men in the ranks
Of his party"
VERY well: having made these very liberal con-
ccssions, we should have supposed, that Mr. Polk
would have been in pretty smooth waller. The
Herald has been kind enough 10 surround him
with a strong and EopHi0r Cabinet. Tint is GER
ainlv the first great step 10 the success OF his ad-
minislraiion. Well, il has also been kind enough
10 see him through the .rcdi measures which lie
was elected To carry our. Well, after this, one IS
al some los 10 conjecture whadiiiicultics can be
! equal 10 ,hcse-or what insllrmountablc obstacle
! he NAV have 10 encounter. Bat here il is--Mr
I TYLER has put grca, MANY men in Office. Put
them ont, and they will be disappointed: keep them
in, and MIR Polk will dissatsly 'the othcrpor'ions
of The Democratic party connected with The Tor
! tunes OF Mr.. Van Brrcn, who are coming for
ward b. various developments here and else
where, showing that they are determined 10 ous
all those Tyler Office holders after the fourth OF
March, in order 10 fill up the vacancies from Iheii
own ranks? This (says the Herald) will he The
rock on which The new administration may split
or damage itself considerably We have seen
| various demonstrations coming from Tammany
! Hall. indicated by the course Of the Morning
.Ncws here, and the GLObc al Washington and the
| Richmond Enquirer, and various other journals
in The old Van Buren, interest, distinctly shadow
ing forth, that, on the accession OF The new Presi
| dent there will be one of the most violent con-
tests between the different sections of the Demo
cracy, for the spoils that ever has taken place II
the ranks Of The Democratic party"
/ Now, we beg leave 10 remark that the
| Hcraid has already 80 much strengthened
the position OF Mr.. Polk, that he will be
strong enough 10 look down this difficulty and This
| opposition 1t has given him a good Cabi
net, who will advise him upon The best mode
of administering The patronage Of the Govern
men;. 1t has permitted him 10 carry ont the
great measures which constitute the great gist o
the matter, in such manner at least, as 10 wiz
| him the confidence and support Of The People
| With these two aids can ne not bear up against Inc
complaints and attacks which he may incur iron
! the several removals and appointments, that ht
NAV feel himself bound 10 make? lie will make
no removal without consulting his political Ia
milv." eve only use his own expressive expires
Son) He will bring also 10 the office the ''pru
dence, the moderation" the "sagacity," which
the Herald allows him-aided also by the "scnsi
bic and talented" men by whom he is surrounded
| 1t NAV give him some pain 10 remove some OF
the incumbenis now in office, whatever time they
NAV have remained, or By whatever hand they
were appointed 1t may produce some complaints
and mIlrmurs among their friends, but he will ap-
proach this Unpleasant and delicate office with
| calmncss, moderation and saSacity. II lie retain
The honest and well-qualified in the public ser
vice. those who have never prostitued their OIL
/ Ace, and who have shown no unscemy temper II
the support Of their opinions and if he removes
the unworthy the impassoned, the bgoltct
slaves OF party, what insurmountahle diiil
| Guilty will he have 10 encounter! He may bt
| called npon 10 make many removals, ana t(
| make many appointments for good cause, bu
! he will exercise his duties under The best adj
vice, and with The best temper, and ne will have
| 6rmness enough 10 meet the responsibility. We
! have no idea that il will lc an administration
marked by ruthless prescription; but that there
i nil bo chapn cpDIuptpI under
best auspices, in wise spirit, and under the ex
ceent advice OF a prudent Cabinet.
We had supposed, indeed, when We took up
The article in the Herald, that il might have
| struck upon another diiiiculty-that i'll speaking
| of ciqueS, il might have referred 10 pouca
| ciqnes. clques OF aspiring ndlates for The sue
ccsson. But upon this subject We were also
prcrarcd TO say, that Mr.. Polk will have no con
nncciion with them. He will appoint his Cab
net. without any regard 10 The succession. he
/ will conduct his administration ana make ap
poin,ments afterwards, without seeking 10 advance
! or arrc>; The aspirations Of any individual. Ht
may offend some by not doing il. he may ex
cite the jealousy OF A., because he may please Il
suspect him of promoting The interests Of b. Blu
| Mr.. Polk has "sagacily" enough 10 give rs little
occasion 10 this suspicion as possible. Even !
lie should be 50 unfortunate as 10 incur II, ne vii
have 'frmness" enough 10 disr. gar! II, and 10 do
his dnly in spite Of i. He we'll knows, loo, lha
The people will have the saeacily and the spirit L
support him against all selfish and unfounded as
saul,s. They will stand up for themselvcs-fo
| Il cir own rights as the true sovereigns, as the
only power in the Republic, TO whom it belongs
10 give and take away the Presidency. They
will attempt 10 lrown down all political ciques
all precccous aspirations all selfish passions, al
too eager and TOO aspiring candidates. As TO
the pless which has the sagacty 10 appreciate
its duties, and the 6rmness TO discharge theln j
will bind itself 10 no car, shape its course by nc
mans interests, listen 10 no mans aspirations, no
think OF nor discuss the subject 81 The succession
for Two years or more TO come. Prcchl, procu
iac potani! But the same press will know how
| 10 defend j. X. Polk from every assault, if he bu
does his duty redeems his pledges, maintains hi
pure Republican principles, and consns TIT
great interests OF his country
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