The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-23

cfu conception illustrates the picturesque Of pol
tiles, the rhapsody ofhumbug.
The Black Hussnrs Of prescription converted into
meek wayfaring pilgrims political adventurers, who
have become placemen, turned suddenly into patri-
OTIS; devourers OF spoils, the harmless and tender
musings OF III q Treasury Such q notan,orphosls
us how hunter became a stag, and that JrpiTER
himself was disguised In shower Of gold.
II will be borne In mind that the new Administra-
ton has made itself liable to the charge of pro-
scripon In any sense; but Il Is also to be remem-
bered thai The election from Office, the refusal to
re-appoint men whose sole or chief claim 10 place Is
founded upon the dorlne Of spoils is not proscp-
iion. Quite the contrary 1t IL the very sort OF reform
which the lines require and which good men will
approve. Not, indeed that the places Of such shall
be filled by new lncnmbents upon the ground Of The
same doctrine; bntby men honest, capable and faith
full who are respected for their worth, and whose
occupancy Of office will impnrt as much respecla-
oiiy the place the place may confer distinction
upon the occupant. Bait. American.
From the Baltimore American,
Appointments.
The exercise Of the appointing power, under the
obligations which Gen. Taylor has recognized TO
the Constitution and the country, involves one Of
the delicate OF all the responsibilities of his
place, yet one also of tho highest.
Whatever may be the characteristic outlines Of the
policy which the Administration may pursue with
regard . the general interests Of the country we
may safely infer that moderation will be one Of its
distinctive features. The experience of The country
has developed great deal OF practical knowledge,
with regard 10 the workings Of different measures
affecting currency, trade, and productions; and from
both Of the contendng parties the actual legislation
Of the country has taken some Of the clements which
constitute the substantial groundwork Of our do
nestle policy. Upon this same principle OF practical
compromise and combination, other notifications
are likely to be made. Neither extremes OF opinion
nor extremes Of prejudice, whether sectional po-
litcal; exclusiveness of interests can consist
emily expect to come into the policy OF an Admins
ration, which acknowledges for Its guide the Con-
stitulon and the great interests of fe country and
which declines to DO controlled by any other lnflu-
ences than such as emanate thererom
An opposition organized against the Administra-
ton when II shall have honestly and firmly planted
itself on this ground Of moderation, which is the
true ground OF wisdom and patriotism, will itself
have 10 stand responsible before the people for the
reasons of Its hostility and the purposes 1t aims at
So far, then, as measures of policy are concerned
there seems 10 be no probability that any radical
changes in existing systems win be urged. The
protective principle, blended with that OF revenue,
Is embodied In the present tariff quite US distinctly,
but not consistently as II was incorporated in tile
act Of 1912. This two must dwell together in any
tariff that may be framed. Tho use of experience
Is TO ascertain how they be most harlnoniously
blended for the most effective promotion OF oil in
teresis The same teacher, experience, may be made
equally available In disclosing the necessary modif-
cations required by the present fiscal system Of the
Government, In order that II may DO made more ft
for it, proper uses and more In unison with the
But the moral force 81 ths administration III
impress upon the country and the public mind IL
tone, spirit and attitude, viii be Illustrated In most
peculiar manner BY tho selections Il makes Of the
mon who to all the public Offices of the country
and BY the principles upon which these selections
are made. This, we have said, involves one Of its
most delicate responsibilities one, also Vi its
highest.
Gen TAvloR ha. announced tho rule by which
he will be guided In tho matter Of appointments
The tests are honesty, capacity, fidelity. But US
these terms are more or less relative and might adj
init Of degrees, according to variety oil opinions v g
may presume without any violence Of construction
that those admirable qualities be Judged of moi
SO much by the estimate which The applicant him
sell or his too partial friends might put upon them In
his case but by the general sentiment Of the COM
munity, as indicated by the position and standing OF
individuals. In other words the presumption is that
Con, TAyLon's selections for appointments will be
made from among those, and those only who 10
their sphere Of life and duty, possess the confidence
Of the community in which they live, or Of the gen.
eral public to whom they known, us men VI hon
esty, capacity and fidelity
Lei i be remembered that II Is the country which
is 10 be served that the honor and dignity of the
country and the public interests the great matters
to be considered. The Offices Of the Government
are not the private properly of the President nor the
legitimate spoil OF any claimant. Under the Hoemn
obligations Of his official oath Gen. TAYLOR canno,
but make II matter of conscience In every appont-
mcn he concrs TO consider first, and chiefly not his
own personal parahtics, II he should have any but
the public good and Its requirements. And II should
DC borne In mind thar he who refused other pledges
will be very apt, TO the best of his ability TO make
good the one which he did take when the invesiiiuro
Of his high Office was assumed In the presence of the
People
10 identify the offices of trust il our government
with worth and probiiy aud intelligence, will be- To
pny back 10 The people in tho shape OF wholesome
Influences and an elevated public spirit, the higl
obligations which their generous confidence imposes
when they place any In the exalted seat Of the
Presidency On the other hnnd the use Of the D.
pointing power TO advance other ends than those In
which the country Is concerned, while II mus in
yolve constant succession Of bickerng strife and
unpleasant competition, cannot but have In the end
d most unfortunate influence upon the public mind
and morals The success OF one who has been n,
brawler or an adyenfurcr, while 1t rcpcls from The
crowd OF competitors those who are most worthy Is
al the same time, an incentive 10 others who feel
confident oil their merits In the line of bold
unblushing assurance. And what Is gninedl The
community feels that IL has been wronged BY The ap-
pointment Of one 10 whom IL never gave It's conf.
dence; the Prcsidenthas disappointed oiherappcnnts
who not be scnccd by the reflection that a bet
ter man has been preferred the Administration is
weakened by the suspicion that il is careless or cor
rupt in the disposition ofis Offices or that II has not
tho iirnness 10 withstand that sort OF clanorous
imp"rtuniiy which In fact ia impotent in proportion
10 its noise.
Every, such concession implies reflection upon
the good sense OF the peopea dstrust that there is
not justice, and moral perception, and msnlinass
enough In the public heart and mind TO sustain a
wise and firm Administration Ia high course OF
public duty II II concession 20 ioc,iou ana
marks system which W. are not prepared 10 We
adopted by ne Administration oi the Ius AID liz.
flexible n'aa o"w ~ oriunaisi, NJ the read ~ the
Goyeramsni.
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ella.
We learn from the Galveston Civilian. thai the
distinguished Col j. G. Hays arrived al lhnl place
ON tho 4th inst, from San Antonio Col Hays In.
forms the Civilian thai the troops under General
Worth, one regiment and three companies will not
leave San Antonio until the middle OF April and thai
they win finally take up the line Of march from Fred.
ericksbnrg TO III Passo and the river ella, on the
route TO California, the lst OF May The
Mexicans and Indians already bringing in large
numbers Of horses and mnles. General Worth
will afford every protection and proper aid 10 emf
grants; and announces that he will take pleasure
In receiving all who may Offer only asking that thew
will provide themselves with proper supplies for The
route. The army and those who accompany IL win
j s estimated be forty fifty days on the rond 10
FL Passo as tho deeign Is TO move lesurey In order
TO avoid fatigue TO the men and animals Al ELPasso
they halt several days 10 recruit their strength and
provide fresh supplies Of provisions. Flour, beef
horses and mules nre abundant mud eh.or a, ~