The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-11-30

Tho Administration.

So many efforts have been made TO depreciae the
vices OF the present administration and dsparage the
character of the statesman who presdes it, that
compelled sef-defence, reproduce the just trb
utes which are paid to its exertions. We would will
ngy have forbone to repeat what its friends have said
in behalf of it, if its opponents had not so unfortunately
persevered in abusing it, For this reason do not hes
itate to repubsh the following just coup daa of the
which it has adopted. and the services it has
rendered to its country:
From the Newport New Hampshire) Argus, Nov a.
Mr. PoLKs ADMINISTRATION THE great measures which
have marked the present administration now accom-
pshed and its closing hour is at hasd is, therefore,
fitting moment to glance at its most prominent features;
and when conasted with the uncertain policy which is
be revealed by those who elected supersede them
the people will be prepared estimate the truly patriotic
administration of James X Polk.
When President Polk CAME into power On the 4th of
March, 1885, he found all branches of the government in
arrangement The subtreasury had been repealed and
efficient substitute provided for safety OF the public
revenue. high protective tariff in operation which
starved the poor and Toasted the rch without raising su
cien means 70 support the government The Texas nego
tation but half accomplished pertaining
its annexation having been begun and nothing finished
Previous his election Mr. Folks views upon all these
questions well understood they at the pres
His party had more tangible assurance of
his political opinions than the assertion that he dem
ocrat but not an ultra democrat and after his election he
rigdly adhered to his previously declared policy.
The annexation of Texas and Mr. Folks agency in its
contamination, early evidence of his honest desire
carry the policy which he stood committed. This
Is of those which to operate upon the
future, and will rpen into popularity time rolls and
the lone starr acquires new usre in conse
ation Of States. Fercely was 1t opposed but not con-
demned; Is it condemned in the election of General
Taylor He Is presumed by all parties have been in
favor oft, from the fact that it had enemies in his
State in either party Texas was annexed with view to
its national importance only and the day is not distant
when the nation will appreciate the olives of this admin
isration in carrying the measure into effect.
The sub treasury re-esabshed in accordance with
the wishes of the democracy Not only separating the
funds of the from the banks and thus proving
the best scheme yet devised for preventing fluctuations in
the currency has answered all the of its
friends in facilitating the operations of the government in
time of Its perfect safety Is the best evidence that
founded in wise policy Whatever may be its fate in
the hands of the next administration it will be impossible
to snow single dollar has been lost byit during the
present
The tariff of 1916 has vindicated itself by its practical
operation Producing more revenue than that which pre-
ceded it, its burdens equally adjusted upon the
shoulders of the people, while it incidentally gives all The
protection that reasonable men will require. Although
wing capitalists will undoubtedly the occasion of their
accession power demand its repeal, and perhaps OBJ
tain predict that the of the people will
be satisfied with the act When they again feel the
burdens of tariff for the sake of protection, they will
demand the present system Of incidental proec
The Mexican war will long be remembered as era Of
American valor. Its battles have been fought and
under this administration While repelIing with hand
assaults of foreign foes and with the other sustaining it.
self against opposition home has secured lasting and
victorious peace The moral influence OF this will
be lost upon other nations with whom have inter-
lis victories have given fame broad the
civilized world and will fail that respect for
national rights which will long permit to repose in
the of peace
But did intend to review the numerous and salu
tary of the administration They much
space be compressed into newspaper limits They
all carried into effect with honest desire advance the
prosperity and good of the people. They will be
passed the administration upon whose respon
sbility will rest their future destiny.