The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-20

slton and modest demeanor; and trust that.
REFRESHING all improper aspirations, they may faith
tally discharge the duties OF thlsr respective de-
partmeats, yielding themselves TO destiny and
the COED guidance OF q clear conscience aud the
"boss"
The foundations Of the new administration
having been thus laid, the next business was to
molllfy the wounded spirits OF disappointed friends
pour balm upon the bruises Of the unfortunate
and build up a strong and manageable adminls-
tration party. Happily, the means OF accom- sh ag
these benevolent purposes we're at hand; and, We
must say that, 80 far, these means have been ap
piled with no ordinary judgment and sagaclty
Influential leaders IN both houses OF Congress are
giving IN their adhesion to the new dynasty with
remarkable cordially. Patronage exerts Its usual
sOrcey. But it is to the skill of the magician,
rather than to the potency of his spells, that we
would now direct public attention. In all the
recent appointments there has been definite ann
at building up strong party In Congress- Mr.
Webster has quite properly been concllisted by
the appointment OF relatives to very lucrative
Offices. This wise man of the east, and
others, are wide awake in their generation
"The silent SOW gets the most swlll." The
Clay connection will be subjected to the same
agreeable and satisfactory process. Senators
Badger and Bell, and all others of that ik, will be,
If they are not already, entirely justified In giving
o the administration patriotic and rel able support
In the House, few tat offices Ia the depart
ments," dozen cadetships at West Point, lucra-
tive places IN the customs, and sundry diplomatic
appointments, judiclously distributed, will operate
like a charm. Within the last twenty years a
great many dependents have grown up around
your great wing party leaders, who must be pro-
vided for handsomely. Little urGhlns In round
abouts have sprsuted up into bearded young men,
who are shockingy expensive. Daughters have
married, and nephe We and nleces have come int
existence. If the big fish cannot all be provided
with bait, the small ones can each have nlDble.
And isvery way will Congress be fully secured
We rather admire this line of policy. II Is ga
gacioss, and discovers a thorough knowledge OF
the springs which regulate the legislative ma
chlnery.
Meanwhile, the original Taylor men-the real
Simon Pures-look blue and grumble. They tor
get, that with all new administrations the great
question that regulates the fate OF beggar Is, not
what he lie, or what he has done; but what he
has, and what he can do. Political patronage is
away to crafty feeling of gratitude but Is to be
Judiclously expended and invested so as to secure
the largest possible return. AT present, the ad.
minlstratlon making investments In Congress
stock The outsiders, from Colonel Webb to
Martin Renahan, must therefore, possess their
souls in patience, and, silently sucking their
thumbs, wait tor the future.
That General Taylor is cogaizant Of all the
movements behind the curtain, we. of course, do
not suppose. The very virtues OF the man--hs
high sense OF honor--his conscientious conviction
Of the solemn responsibilities OF his posltl0n--hls
sterling integrity, offer Just so many inducements
to designing men TO make hun unconsclOusly an
auxiliary IN the accomplishment Of their schemes.
HIS popularity will be relied upon to secure and
tain the support of the masses, while Congress aud
the eli, ues will be managed IN the manner we
have just described. The offices In the gift
of the Executive will be carefully and cautiously
distributed amongst influential families and
political connections, and all efforts will be made
to effect such combination as will retain political
patronage and power In the hands of the architects
who have thus tar proceeded 30 skiliully
liberal and conciliatory policy will be pursued
all the great questions OF the day and IT there be
any who imagine that ultra whg principes will be
entertained and pushed by this administration,
they will find themselves greatly mistaken.
On the whole, we are inclined to approve the
conduct Of the administration. The view which
we have given OF construction, and Of Its policy
with regard to appointments to office, is lnelligi
BILE, and will enable the reader to form accurate
judgment of Its course and conduct. We give, IN
fact, key Ly which the whole machinery may be
MI Lsd nd cfod ut Lois In
we have only TO reiterate the expression of our
confidence In the President, and to remind his
cabinet that, after all, they are entirely subject to
his control. Let him not be imposed on by arfu
exaagerations of the difficulties of his novel posi-.
ton. His own sterling good sense and lncOrrupt-
IDLE integrity his best advisers and counselsrs
Let him always follow the dictates OF his own
sound head and patriotic heart, and recOllect that
he can make and unmake cabinets as may best
suit the advancement OF his own views and the best
interests of the country. 1t will be WELL also, for
the cabinet bear mind, that however shire wdly
they may secure strength Congress, and how
ever Judiclousy they may pension the relatives
and dependents of party leaders, they must, after
all, succeed, mainly, by earning the sufirages
OF the great masses Of the people, who cannot be
bought, and the appreciation OF free press that will
no; allow them to be blinded.
TUE AMERICAN CONSULAR SYsrKM.-We give,
IL tO.day's paper. communication addressed to
US by Robert Walsh, Esq, United States Consul
at Pars, ia reference 10 an article which we some
lime since published IN the Herald, rejecting on
the imperfect state Of our consular system.
We insert this communication, IN justice to Mr.
Walsh; but in doing we cannot refrain from
saying that Mr. Walsh has Inexperienced the
intent and object of the article which he concelves
rt1scted on HIM. In the matter to which he refers,
We did not state, or to tie, nor had we the
remotest idea OF stating, that Mr.. Walsh demanded
mr. received more fees in taking caye nj tho