The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-03-09

ings lowing policy which have referred Of
We told by opponents who succeed to the govern
tSai the domestic policy of the country good
tariff divides the peopeno burdensone public debt is
enaied upon them-no gigantic system OF taxation threat
ems them Every point relating TO our domestic affairs has
been settled within the four So also, has our
foreign policy been determined within that tme and IN
manner which leaves nothing in tho hands OF the new ad
mins'raiion unsettled incomplete. and permits for
egn power to doubt or question the principles upon which
our government will net in future time.
conaHe. OF oreign war was forced upon the admin
and what the Issue of il, we need say. Those who
doubted It's necessity and opposed il. successful prosecu
nominaly the control OF the government Beyond this
their ideas OF the VAST benefits which have followed the
tended 1t nothing them that country has been
commercial advantages far beyond those any other on
the globe and has acquired resources thereby such
cannot fail the first and foremost nation of tho
earth They know we'll that under but a democratic
administration would this have been accomplished
We know full WELL that but for the fidelity with which
has adhered the democ ratio policy,
stood by 'our country, right wrong, taken the honest
ward in the work committed 10 its charge our republic
would, to-day be the thing was at the assembling OF the
Baltimore Convention in isi-hatgown, and dependent
upon circumstances they might turn up, for that which
is its right by nature and position if not by desny-wit-
out Texas the fertile provinces OF New Mexico, or tho
golden plains OF California
The Albany Argus also pays merted tribute to the
late administration and its distinguished head
The RETIRING DEMooRArle ApMINsrnATroN.--The admin
istraon OF the national government departed from demo-
cratic hands midnight Saturday Its of the noblest
features of political and social system that an entire
change government of the county effected through
all the constitutional orms not only without umuit
element, but with entire decoum and with cheerful
quescence in the popular decision the retiring adnina
zion taking part in the ceremonies and proceedings which
install others in their places.
Mr. Folks administration may be regarded as one OF the
brilliant and successful in the annals of any country
Succeeding administration peculiar in its features, 1t
power under circumstances well calculated
test its capacity and It's patriotism is due to IT TO say,
and the world viii say that IN both these Qualities mas
maintained the highest attitude and achieved the most
fortunate results .
Mexico Coming IN after the OF Texas soon
found Itself involved in war; provoked and produced by
In any country brings in its train responsibilities and
trials which severely Try the and character of any
with le martial prepa alton, without armies, be-
yond the army of the people, and comparatively dos
movements peculiarly trial of the strength Of
system OF government l. was 50 in another respect Inc
people Of whom knew lice and in climate untn-
voraoo to more northern hao ana constituents w,d
peaceful ile and with armauens and means suddenly
and formidable only the high spirit bravery and par
olism which pevaded all classes More than hall OF the
ing service and of the manner in which the great duties
Of government discharged the brilliant results in
Mexico, honorable and advantag ,ous peace, and the
acquisition of vast and valuable territory proofs before
the world which none will now, we appehend, gainsay
deny.
During the period, and daring all the administ,a-
ton of the government by Mr. paE ana ms cabinet he
skill and To the public finances under the emer-
50 that at this moment the credit and resour
OF the treasury stood upon higher ground and
management At no period our history has country
occupied more elevated position in the eyes OF the world
have relations with foreign powers at any time
stood upon rmer, higher, or more advantageous foon
than the present moment
the public documents which have emanated from his pen
from his cabinet, evnce high order OF satesmanship
and will bear, the public estimation the test OF scrutiny
and will brighten time and history shall review them
The retiring cabinet may review their arduous abors
with satisfaction Comprising some OF The ablss men Of
throughout the period of the admnis ration and all
Of them displaying eminent talents and devoted, as we
will carry with them the general popular approval In the
heat of party discussion the strife Of political warfare, and
the prejudice sm which few political opponents are ex
emp political feeling may deny them in quarters.
the need Of praise to which they are entitled but time
The incoming administration i is FAIR TO Judge by its
aHss hs Of hs the
cipes OF his administration have not been defined IN adj
spirit, and determination discharge the duties of the
chief magistracy liberal manner, and free from poll-
canvass and has omed material element in the result Of
the election What his general views arc. we shall soon
scope and of his administration. will appear in
the practical exercise of his high functions
Nearly the whole democratic press is coming out in the
same strain yet make but one further extract.
Speaking OF the close OF the administration, the "New
port (N H. Argus" eloquently says:
At the of writing this caption we are admOnlsh-
ed that reaches distant readers the admins
traon James k Polk will have pleed its mission.
has filled mpoftant In national history, and,
the President justly remarked 1t has alen upon
eventiu times" The tariff OF AZ, urgently demanded
by the people, the acquisition OF Texas Oregon California,
and New Mexico porant commercial treaties and the
with Mexico have all been crowded into the
outgoing administration Without enunerating the nune
conspicuous though equally these
sufficient evidence OF its strength and OF its coopera-
ton in the progressive spirit OF the age.
War alone is always sufficient TO distinguish the admin
head Bat when that administration proves
itxaf m v
no sane man call it weak and ehemnaie. 1t must,
therefore, be conceded that this administration has not
scrupled the potent engines OF power which the
provided for such and most
and capacity of government Traitors have risen in
midst and sroye palsy the strong arm OF the govern
ment, bat the sti stronger OF patriotic democracy
has overpoweed them. State authorities have threatened
resistance which they dared not execute, In
view of the odnm which would follow. But the admin
sration has happJ termination oil the war; ana now
goes out OF power, leaving the hatloh al Peico WIN e
world, and prosperous within her own borders
But .ange OF rulers is at hand. and what the nature
of that change be the oaces OF the wing party
are not wise enough inform " New lords make new
laws old adage that suppose Will hold good In
this although the party watch has brought Gen
TAYLOR disagree what is grow out oil his
election The future will soon tell the story AS no 10
pledged party perhaps all hav, equal curiosity to
| watch the current OF events.
we have no Disposition in Of these facts, deny
that for tile next four years the general to be
hands than those To carry out
policy the democratic But how WIN this TACT
strike of the democracy oil New Hampshire on the
her election VIII she surrender" to the prevail
ing party at Washington will she surrender 7"
adopted the latter alternative when similar change was
the general the 18th OF March, 1884,
and nobly adhered to 1t. While whigery was In The
taking OF the citadel, and while their
sho of Union,