The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-03-10

The Late Admir- istration-


The illberal attacks that have been made upon Mr..
Polk before and since he retired from power furnish
sufficient justification for any defence which we might
make of his administration. We have not confined
selves to opinions. We have drawn upon other
presses 10 confirm own judgment A generous and
enlightened press has indeed rushed TO the rescue We
lay further extracts before readers, which reached
us by yesterdays mail Here we shall stop unless com
PEELED by additional provocatons multiply these spec-
of the spirit OF the public press the North and in
the West
From the New Hampshire Gazette
The ArIoN-On Saturday last closed
one OF the most successful and brilliant administration
which has guided the affairs of this nation from the
the mind to realize the many noble achievements OF the
past four yearshe unparalleled advance which the
Try has made in this brief period OF me in renown and in
the sources and of prosperity and happiness under
he guidance of wse patriotic, anu vislant administer
mated without meeting single adding empire in
territory of unbounded riches to the national domain the
have made noble republic, by her voluntary
consent, State of this Union; the great issue with
source Of trouble and danger the government has
been amicaby adjusted securing 10 us undispued pos
the i9h parallel of ande the old protective pol
icy has been uprootet and the revenue system OF duties
munen basisa warehonsing system and cheap postage
operation, and INDICATED by its happy workings
Gus commercial treaties have been made widening the
channels Of trade with foreign nations ia all directions; all
these deeds and measures, and much MORE history
down the administration which has Just closed
What other administration brilliant OF them have
BEEN be pointed in the history Of the government
that presents such catalogue OF splendid achievements
that has accomplished SO much for the honor and interests
OF the nation
President Polk and his able cabinet hardly be said
tohave enjoyed single moment of leisure or repose
the they upon the duties OF their high stations
Their abors have been adnous and ncessant and they
have now laid of office enjoy the quiet
Wcledned and the hOnOs which
patriotic and grateful people will ever be ready to mani
subjects of the virulent party agniy but their
cess in the administration OF the government has not been
and l eom GL bs Of Mr.
Polk viii make Of the brightest pages in the nations
history and the award both Of the generation and
poserity will be- swell done good and faithful servant
From the Brookvile Qndiana) Democrat.
TuE RErRI ADMINsraATIoN.-Bei Issue another
minsation will have been ended and the able democrats
stationed the head Of national departments will have
Il The administration that is now about to close, has
been of ts most glorious record-rch in national
and the great masses have been cared for and the
has been gathered by them in contentmen and remuneT
tive gains is unparalleled in The history OF the world We
have had not only wise administration, but profitable
1t has passed four of happiness TO the Peo
Pile Thoueh driven into war by the conmacy of foreign
power and opposed at home by the fedealists it defeated
the armed enemy in thrtwo regular battles and added ter
ory enough the country make seven large Staester
rory embracing the finest commercial harbors and richest
been well rewarded and the products of the farm and
workshop commanded ul compensation in a sale curren-
ey The peopls are not only well off, but better than they
and happy That they will stay So is oYr wish; but if
low one low prices present fair ones and
be of money and in debt just by eecng wings to Con-
gress and listening political specializing
Of wing politicians Creatures of this latter class will
be found cking out their paws and smiles TO catch votes
at it, them observe how the thing is done, and
reflect for what purposes They will soon be at il; we
know the animals and their habits and desire all
friends observe and know them WELL
The following article is from the New York san, a
neutral paper, OF extensive circulation But cannot
permit to pass without saying that its statement in el
ton to the Mexican treaty must be entirely unfounded 1t
is fact that President Polk anxious the
treaty ratified; nor do know that he had any objec
ton to the form in which it was ultimately confirmed:
''James X. Polk is longer President of the United
States his Executive is closed and full Of wea
ness we doubt not well honors he the calm
of private life He probably say the depths of
conviction, uneasy the head that wears crown for
clothed with power and surrounded with responsibilities
more regal and weghty Than any crowned kings: Mr.
The naonmuch oft in letters light that cannot easily
Gle has pursued and bold course and, with
the exception of few measures in which his judgment
overfnled by unaithful servants and intriguing po
clans he has passed the ordeal with the highest honors
That he opposed to the treaty in the form sanctioned
by Senate, sincerely beeve but he placed in
position that rendered opposition futile In regard to the
territories the min, for this city, and other great
ures, neglected by the late Congress he took truly Amer
stand in his messages he did all he could do and is
entitled to credit.
"No and no administration was ever more assaed
and achieved affecting the great destiny
ofihe Union The United States never in more
proud peaceful and condition than at
and the retiring exPresident may Justly look back with
qualification his four years of executive toll In the
quiet of he review his labors and rest
renely upon their recoIlecons The administration
has an suspicious field before it for which it may,
measure thank Mr. Polk and his able cabinet, and
that any the of his predecessor will teach
Gen Taylor avoid the Honor and peace be with
those whose of office is full who longer the
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