The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-10

prove, we doubt moi, efficient prncucnly as u Is
iny representative Of those rational, moderate and
patriotic views avowed by Gen. Taylor as those
which would govern him II called to tho chief Ex-
ecuiive chair. The confidence which the country
has In him vesfs AT once In his ministers likewise
and the more especially 40 because OF the disiln-
Observation-Disclosures which belon2sto each individually.
On the measures which may mark the policy Of
Gen. Taylor's Administration, nothing may be def
niely known until the session oil the next Congress.
But enough Ia ia ady known to give tho assurance
that uliraisn on any question will not enter into any
system recommended by him. The great subjects
which relate 10 the industry and finances uf the
country, and concerning which legislation has nsu-
ally LIS most important functions TO exercise have
be IN thoroughly discussed within the last twenty
years, and have BON 0ten experimental upon, that
practical common sense begins now TO claim its
own while the real interests OF the country, instead
OF being arruyed in rivalry, are growing more and
more disposed TO harmonious adjustments, be,auss
Of the discovery that the promotion OF each Is bes,
advanced by the prosperity Of al, great dlscove
the perception OF new principle, but IN the actual
realization Of u familiar ONE
To the tone and spirit OF the new administration ;
to lis character as exhibiting the reflex OF the high
or attributes OF our people 10 the general Impress
II Is 10 mike and the influences II Is - inpnr which,
after ALL comprise the summary OF nnexsience good
or bad-o these VIE must look with chleiast interest
and, we happy TO believe, with the highest hope
and confidence.
Wchnye OF all events the assumption TO start with
that the patriotic rather than the partlzan. sentiment
prevailed In the election OF Gen. Taylor. Undolbt-
eddy 50. In the concentration OF that result, too
the national rose In triumph over the sectonnli and
while the military glory, which made ilustrious the
candidate Of the Wings, had its influence in drawing
many 10 his support Il because the light OF that
glory revealed the features Of character which,
whether possessed by soldier or any one else would
have commanded the regard and confidence Of the
people
Regarding then, the circumstances attendant up-
on Gen. 1aylors election the sentiments which
prompted 10 IT, ind the principles Indicated by IT,,
may repent the remark made few days ago that
they form constellation Of happy augnries which
II would be the part OF skeptical obstnacy 10 dis
trusi- baltimore Americdn.
/ the Supreme Court Of Vermont, and lawyer Of
considerable reputation. He Ia man Of preproach.
able moral character firm and determined in the as
sertlon and maintenance OF his political opinions,
and as Chairman Of the Committee on Public Lands,
has been Of the most industrious members Of the
House Of Representatives.
Mr. Thomas Ewing Is a man of distinguished
ability md the best perhaps, which could have been
selected for the Home Department. In personal
appearance, he bears striking resemblance 10 the
former distinguished Secretary Of the Treasury w.
II. Crawford, OF Georgia, uncle Of the new Secrcta-
ry Of War.
4 Mr. Preston has been much esteemed by his fel-
low members OF the Honse, and has distinguished
himself recently, by his efforts 70 obtain state gov
eminent for California, somewhat similar In its
character 10 that embraced within the bill originally
Int oduced into the Senate by Mr.. Douglass. Mr.
Prestons speech thissubject was OF the ablest
delivered at the late session.
4 Messrs Clayton, Meredith and Reyerdy Johnson
are SO well known 10 your readers, hat no notice
from Inc would add 10 their stock Of Information.
Z Mr. Crawford Is said 10 be one OF the most popular
men in Georgia. and every way well qualified for the
4 War Department
i The new Cabinet is essentially conservntiyein its
character and II Is to be hoped will not fail 10 give
satisfaction TO the rhols people, without distinction
Of party. I'ha. Inquirer,
In Gen. Taylor's Administration, the iphois conn
try looks for nm advance in wisdom and prosperity.
III sick To death of "Gudttietamsry and feels that
the honor and interest OF the greatest nation on
earth have been tarnishcd and sacrificed TO the Mo
loch spirit OF party. His own wisdom and patriot.
4 ism, combined with those Of the cabinet he will
4 draw around him, will nnangle the twists into
which national affairs have fallen, and set the Gov
erntnent upon Its feet again. This task will be ns
unenyable as mArilorious He win find every thing
| topsy-t,irry-t the nation more than hundred mil
lions in debt the Treasury in the last stage of con-
sumption 1.-The two great geographical divisions Of
the country by The earap0liiicnl integrity at It's
lowest obb, md confidence between the rulers and
the ruled ''ciean gone" The task will be Heron.
lean one TO set an things right, but Old lack will
siraighten them or 0break trace.--Abingdon, Ia,
Jfrginion.
! The previously published addresses and letters OF
General Taylor had led 10 the anticipation Of model
| production in bis inaugural address, and In oil his
public and official communications, examples oil
style that would have an influence on the public pa
pcrs Of tile future Presidents High as the sxpecta-
lions of excellence may have been, we believe that
the every way admirable address of our Presi-
dent win in no respect dsappoint the nnticipations
ofhs most ardent admirers, while II must command
the admiration Of those who have persisted In deny
ing him the possession Of the rare Intellectual quail.
ties which have marked all his ucts whether in peace
or in WAN. y. Mirror
ofMr. Preston who is assigned the post of Attor-
ney General II is scarcely necessary to speak, SO
soon after The powerful Speech made by him In the
House OF Representatives, week or two ago. All
who heard, aud all who have read IL concur IN the
inpassioncd patriotism that mingled and mixed IL
self throughout the whole speech, In all that cOnsti-
tuics true eloquence and fearless craftsmanship, this
\ effort has rarely been equaled.
We look upon him as an honest man, an able
orator. and a fearless patriot. There Is nothing OF
the selshness Of sectional jealousy about him; moth
ing of that furious and frey wrath that wakes wond
crous warm when dangers are distant and cools down
and oozes out In the hour OF real peril. His whole
object lone and temper ARE of the right Sort Snch
men Mr. Preston, and no other kind can save the
country In this hour OF difficulty and danger ifa
leigh Register.
The New York Sun says: The inaugural ad-
dress of the President will be read with inter
est and admiration by every patriot and lover of The
country, throughout tho Union. lis tone Is lofty,
its sentiments bold, manly, and American. Gen.
/ Taylor has stamped his character an Executive
with tho seal Of genuine greatness; greatness that
will be as memorable In his Presidential career as
are his victories over the Meaicans In his military.
For in the later days Of tho Republic, there IL
no power behind the throne greater than tho throne.
The Constitution and the example Of the early
/ Presidents, especially Washington, are TO DO Gen.
eral Tay.or's guide. He loves the Union, and
win sanction any compromise TO preserve Il In tact
/ He could not have better or more clearly
avowed himself. His first State paper will cnuse
Republican blood 10 course freer everywhere. God
BLESS tho old General, he has begun his work WELL
let him continue II thus 10 the end"
The inaugural address Of President Taylor has
been received with burst OF enthusiastic approba-
ton in all sections Of the Unlon so far as we are en-
abled to Judge from the public journals that have
reached US since It's PRONUNCIATION. The response Of
the press, not only Wing but Independent, is most
cordial. The administration has entered upon its
high and responsible duties under auspices peculiarly
favorable. The masses are with 1t In spirit md In
heart, and are prepared to give Il a generous and
cordial support. This is ms Il should be- The Pres
dent Is emphaiically man OF tho people: his life,
thus far has been devoted to the service Of his coun
try and his every aspiration must be for the welfare
Of the nation and the success Of liz institutions