The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-04-19
THE NEW ADMINISTRATIONS AND THE
NEW OPPOSITION.

Inc Two great parties WnlCn nave divided the
country for 30 many years, having, In March last
changed positions II becomes a curious problem 10
ascertain, from the signs of the iime what chances
the wing party invested now with power possess OF
ability to hold their own against the democracy even
with their Intestine divisions, during the next foln
years. that are passing swiftly by every day and
night. aG
The scheme Of Mr.. Van Buren, to divide the de
mocracy, and defeat General Cass, having been sue
cessuly carried through last f,, and having ended
then was designed the al es ion Is, what will the
democratic party now or hereafter dot VIII the
~ factions re-unite and be again consolidated in
opposition 10 the party now in the nscendeni In the
federal governmentl
These questions we think, can best be answered
by taking glance at the events which have occur
red since the last general election and the accession
Of General Taylor 10 the Preside ncy. or these three
are the most prominent and the most worthy Of
notice. viz the vast emigration from the Northern
and Eastern States to the newly acquired territory
Of California the circumstances connected with the
ateelecton in The State Of Connecicu and in the
third place, the nomination of one and the same can
didaie for the mayoraliy of this city by both Barn
burners and Hunkers at the recent charter election
In This city.
The character and feelings Of The thousands Of
emigrans now en- route TO the gold dgeings Of Cali
forna, by land and by sea, as well as those OF the
thousands more who are preparing 10 go to the
destination, nre well known. They are snch as pre-
vail Ia the Northern and Eastern States from whence
the majority of the emigrans have gone and ARE "a.
ing, and are rreconciably hostile 10 the extension
Of slavery In thai region, IN my shape or form With
such population as that In California II would be
moral impossiby that any attempt To esia' lsh
slavery there could succeed; and the inhat ants
will doubtless soon take action IN the inatttr we
may nt once conclude that the famous Wilmot pro-
visO question, which caused such n hubbnb during
the last session Of Congress, and In the last Prcs
Dental election 10 virtually nj end far oil leas,
it's farther discussion In the Unted Saes ia con-
cerned II there was, then, at any time real pin
ciple at Issue between the tw,, sections of the dc
mocracy It has been removed, and there is now
really no cause of difference between the Barnburn-
ers and Hunkers; for we believe on all other quos-
tons Of general policy, the two sections entertain
uniform views.
But will they unite And this brings US 10 the
second Of those events that have occurred since The
last Presidential election, viz the circumstances
connected with the recent election In the State Of
Connecticut. In that struggle for State aacendency
they did unite 10 considerable extent and the con
sequence was, that their combined efforts were at
tended with as much success they could reaaona-
bly, hope tor. The Union may be complete and per-
feet before another election shall have come round
They elected in that State majority of Democrats
for Congress- great gain Here in New York,
attempt at union was made At the recent charter
this failure does NOT reach Congress- SO great 10 the
Ill-feeling existing between these Two factions, in
this particular ocnty, that many Of the Old Hunk
ers joined forces with the Wings and actually voted
for the candidates Of the latter. Yet there will be
partial union, sooner or lateri but only partial one
The independent and honest portion Of that faction
of whom there are great many in oil PARTIES will
never again unite with the Landowners they will
fly of, to some extent, nEd be identified with the
Wings, and thereby add strength TO the ndministra-
lion party. IT. however, any ultra Wing policy
should be adopted by the administration, they will
go back to their first love- and reon the party
from which they seeded. Several State elections,
yet TO take place, will throw fur her light on ali
around.
lis therefore, very important for the Wing cabi-
net, now In power at Washington, TO so shnpe their
policy attract and not repcl the refractory elc-
menls Of other parties. If they adopt such policy
as will repel them they may expect, with tho cleo
tions for the House yet TO take place. formidable
opposition in Congress md throughout the country
The tariff may be so modified as 10 meet the wishes
and desires OF the country and the sub-treasury may
be clipped ofts obnoxious features, without causiBg
dissatisfaction but spirit of moderation must
mark all their policy, in every respect We
shall know more however, when General Taylor's
message TO the next Congress shall h we been dev-
cred The Wing cabinet have fair and noble chance
before then BY iudiciour. conciliatng, and ma
tions policy--by following the programme indica-
ted by General Taylor In his letters and speeches pe
al rwurd--by conducting the Government on nation.
o. and comprehensive principes-ihey will be in po-
sion 10 defy all opposition and TO retain power for
years 10 come. contrary course may placea Dem |
ocTatic majority in opposition 10 them, In both
houses, and render the reelection Of General Tay-
lor In 1852, grent and doubtful struggle Much
depends on the wisdom Of the advice given by the
cabinet TO the noble old and honest hero who occ,'
pies the White House. The grest strength OF the
present administration is principally In the enduring
popularity and deep rooted honesty Of the old CHIEF
Of their head.-.Nsie York Herald, I'm inst
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