The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-03-14
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poses and intentions OF each OF the cques either
Housepfc ongrrMy unf WHINE weuv'covered with
mystery so deep and SO dark, nothing can develope
It's meaning but time, or some good fortune teller.
Tomspy, The policy OF Mr. Polk, from the moment
OF his election, up to this day, is perfect enigma.
Others however, do not regard il so. 1t is believed
by many that the real purpose of MIR. Polk, and his
policy in the management of public affairs, springs
from a secret desire towards reelection. Thus he
is blamed by many as being ambitious and incon-
sistent in his purposes; but do not regard it So II
Mr. Polk conducts his administration for the inter-
ests and honor OF his country, he has just as much
right-and his ambition Is Just as laudable-to look
for reelection any Of his predecessors or cotem-
Poraries; nor is he more inconsistent in dong SO,
and accepting denomination, even IN the face OF
his pledges, than some OF his predecessors In Office
MIR. Folks policy, therefore, guides hun IN seeking
Tor reelection, to look towards il through the dis
organization Of the old, wormeaten democratic
party, and the formation OF a new and young party,
devoted to his interests and views
The history OF his administration gives color TO
such supposltion. IL must be recollected that
about year ago, when he made his appearance at
this side OF the Alicghanles-when the policy OF
his administration became the subject OF discussion
in the MISUNDERSTANDING OF his organs in the west
declared that he would be dictated TO by none of
the ciT1s OF the democracy, but that ne would go
with the Polk democrats, and the Polk party, all
through In turthsrance OF this view, he selected
his Cabinet, and made his appointments, up to this
day, without reference TO the wishes or desires oil
the various heads OF the various ciiqitss, OF the old
democracy. His appointments and movements are
conducted with SO much mystery, that some, even
OF his Cabinet, do not know any thing about them
until they have actually taken place The most OF
his appointments, there is every reason TO believe
are Polk appointments-notVan Buren, appointments
nor Calhoun experimentation Cass, nor Benton
appointments AT the proper time, We will be aDle
TO see what will be the influence OF this policy
n
the last year. 1t will soon become apparent, by the
manifestations OF public opinion, through the vari-
nous sections OF the Union.
This view, there is every reason to believe, gives
the correct key TO the policy and purposes OF Mr.
Folks administration. Whoever wants favor must
be quietly and cautiously for a reelection. None
Neither Calhoun, nor Cass nor Benton. nor Van
Buren,, nor Silas Wrght-ln fact, doubt IT even
his Cabinet, are his private contidants-for zap
pointments have been made, in their own depart
ments, without the knowledge OF the heads OF such
departments, or his consulting them.
Such being the theory of his policy, it may be
made the subject OF some speculation, how will he
manage the Oregon question That being the
case, have strong doubts whether Mr.. Polk has
any serious intention OF settling this queston-for
some time, at least. Should the British Govern
ment agree TO treaty. on the oilers which were re-
Jected by their minister last year, there can be
doubt such treaty would be passed by the Senate.
Thus would give great offence TO the new Western
democracy, and the ultra radical portion oil the peo
PIE, VINO 20 lot Oh ~, all through the country IL
would quiet, nj and for ever all petty aspira-
tons tor The Presidency amongst the cgues Of par
~; but, l We great doubts # he would be willing
10 finish the negotiation al this Ime. II, therefore,
the ''noticr" should fall, between the Senate and
the House, do not think Mr.. Polk would be grew
ed much thereat. In this view of The case, think
MIR Polk would encourage the Calhoun and Benton
democracy, TO relieve him from the necessity OF
pressing the gotiatlon al this tlme and thereby en-
oangering his popularity, while he considers he can
Iali BACK upon the ultra Oregon party, headed by
Mr. Allen, and that this Is his better course
| should not wonder, therefore, in this state Of
things, II we should see treaty made for some
time TO come, and witness Mr.. Polk and the West
ern democracy again brought together on the paral-
lei OF 81 IO-up 10 the very point OF collision with
England A short time will tell the truth OF these
calcula lions and speculanons. We are on the edge
OF mighty matters and small manpuvres