The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-04-17
The New Administration and the New OPP.
nOsitlOn.

The New Administration and the New OPP
position.
The two great parties which have divided the
country for many years, having, in March last
changed positions, 1t becomes curious problem to
ascertain, from the signs Of the time what chances
the wing party, invested now with power, pos
sess of ability hold their own against the demo-
cracy. even with their intestine divisions during
the next four years, that passing swiftly by every
day and night.
The scheme of Mr.. Van Buren, to divide the
democracy, and defeat General Cass, having been
successfully carried through last fall, and having
ended then designed, the question Is,
what will the democratic party now or hereafter
do? Will the two factions re-unite, and be again
consolidated in opposition TO the party now IN the
ascendant in the federal government!
These questions we Think can best be answered
by taking glance at the events which have &C.
CURED since the last general election and the ac-
cession of General Taylor to the Presidency. or
these, three 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 con-
nected with the late election in the State OF Con-
necticut and, in the third place. the nomination OF
one and the same candidate for the mayoray OF
this city by both barnbumers and hunkers, at the
recent charter election in this city
The character and feelings of the thousands
of emigrants now route to the gold Dig
gings of California, by land and by sea- as well
as those of the thousands more who are preparing
to 90 to the same destination, are well known
They are such as prevail in the Northern and
Eastern States, from whence the majority OF
the emgrants have gone and are going, and are ire
conciaby hostile to the extension OF slavery In that
region, in any shape or form. With such popu-
lation as that in California il would be a moral I'M
possibility that any attempt to establish slavery
there could succeed; and as the inhabitants will
doubtless soon take action in the matter, we may
at once conclude that the famous Wilmo provlso
question, which caused such hubbub during the
last session of Congress- and in the last preslden-
tal election, is virtually at end-as far, at least
as its further discussion in the United States is
concerned. If there was them at any time real
principle at issue between the two sections OF the
democracy il has been removed, and there Is now
really no cause of difference between the barn
burners and hunkers; for we believe on all other
questions of general policy, the two sections enter
tain uniform views.
But will they unitel And this brings to the second
Of those events that have occurred since the last pre-
sdential election, viz: the circumstances connected
with the recent election in the State OF Connecu-
cut In that struggle for State ascendancy, they
did unite to considerable extent and the conse-
quence was, that their combined efforts were at
tended with as much success as they could reason
ably hope for. The union may be complete and
perfect before another election shall have come
round. They elected in that State majority OF
democrats for Congress-a great gain. Here, IN
New York, an attempt at union was made at the
recent charter elections but it failed very great
extent yet this failure does not reach Congress. SO
great is the i-feeling existing between these two
factions in this particular locality, that many of the
old hunkers joined forces with the wings, and ac-
fually voted for the candidates Of the latter Yet
there will be partial union, sooner or later but
only partial one. The independent and honest
portion of that faction, OF whom there
great many in all parties, will never again
unite with the barnbumers; they will fly OIL
10 some extent, and be identified with the wings,
and thereby add strength TO the administration
party. II, however, any ultra wing policy should
be adopted by the administration, they VIII soon
go back TO their first love- and rejoln the party from
which they seeded. Several State elections, yet
10 take place. will throw further light all around
u IS, therefore, very important for the wing
cabinet now IN power at Washington, to so
shape ther policy to attract and not repel
the refractory elements Of other parties. If they
adopt such a policy as will repel them, they may
expect, with the elections for the House vet to take
place, formidable opposition in Congress and
throughout the country. The tariff may be so modi-
fed as to meet the wishes and desires of the coun-
try and the sub-treasury may be clipped of its OBJ
noxious features, without causing dissatisfaction :;
but spirit of moderation must mark all their new
policy, in every respect We shall know more,
however, when General Taylor's message to the
next Congress shall have been delivered. The
wing cabinet have. a fair and noble chance before
shem. by udicious, conciliaing, and national
pocy-by following the programme indicated by
General Taylor in his letters and speeches previous
10 his election. and in his inaugural message after