The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-27
ADJUSTMENTS rBIs EvKNINa.

HUDSON RIvEa.
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new York. Tuesday, March ~, 1870.
The Proposals for the Purchase of Cuba,
We direct the attention OF our readers, and the
public in general, to a we'll written commu alca-
ton which they will find in today's Herald, signed
Thomas Caute Reynolds, and dated Charleston,
March 81, l849.
twill be recollected that few months since, a
letter from our correspondent in Madrid, appeared
In the Herald, in which 1t stated that the late
administration had instructed Mr.. Saunders,
American Minister at that capital, to sound the
Spanish cabinet its disposition to dispose of the
island OF Cuba and transfer it TO the United States
for consideration to be agreed upon by negotia-
ton. The publication of this intelligence created
great sensation not only in this country, but In
every part OF Europe, and was in an indirect and
diplomatic way, denied by the official organ of the
Spanish government.
1t will be perceived, however, that our cores
pondents statements have been corroborated to
the letter by Mr.. Reynolds, who was at that time
Secretary of the American Legation at Madrid,
and that such steps as our correspondent men,
toned, were actually taken by Mr.. Saunders, at
the instgaon and by the direction of the late ad-
ministration.
What now becomes of the charges Of fabrication
that were brought against the Hercd, by the news
paper press of the whole world, with the exception
OF the London Times and London Chron,cle, ia re-
gard to this matter? We shall have more to say
on this sRbject
Affairs at Washing on-Tne Present and
tho Future.
The new administration begins to emerge from
the chaos. Its form I'D proportions are gradually
revealing themselves, now that the dust OF the
inaugural ceremonies quietly settles on the broad
avenues of the sprawllng city. Deserted are the
ar.rooms on Capitol Hill, and few doing watch
men are the only living things to be encountered
In the halls of Congress. All the interest Is now
concentrated at the White House and Its nelgnbor-
hood, whittier the office beggars have all migrated
and cluster
"Thick as leaves In valanbrosa.n
Senators. peaceful and beigerent, have at last re-
turned to the bosom OF their families, no longer
troubled by ii e voice Of Benton, or Executive APP
poinments. The administration, therefore, now
stands forth in broad and bold relief, fair and
inviting object of public scrutiny.
We have are ady given an analysis of the course
and policy Of the administration In reference to
appointments to office, so far as data have been
furnished for examination. The accuracy OF our
views has been sustained by significant indications
in various quarters Father Richie, the organ Of
the departed dynasty, utters a very indignant howl
on account of the evident deteymin alton of the
cabinet to provide for their friends, and build up
a strong party IN Congress. 1t 10 quite anus
ing to listen to the pathetic strains in which
this funny old gentleman reviles the new admi
nistration for their adoption Of the proscrptve
policy, when we recollect the ferocity with which
he and kindred journalists of the democratic party,
have insisted, In former and happier times on the
removal of every official, down to the smallest
postmaster, who was tainted with " federal' de-
ravity. Many must remember the absolutely re-
Voting manner IN which the decapltation OF Office
holders was exalted over, in other days, by such
Journalists as Duff Green fer lnstance--men who
themselves submitted to the axe not long after
wards, and may yet be seen fitting about the pur-
lieus OF Washington, If under some fascination,
IKE that of ruined gamblers, who, gaunt pale
and haggard, continue TO hang around the tables
where they have been stripped of fame ana fortune.
Itis altogether unreasonable to suppose that the
new administration can abstain from employing
the patronage of the government IN order to sus-
raised by the Washington Union, and other de-
mocratic presses, against General Taylor, on this
score, will pass exactly for what it is worth with
impartial minds.
Yet, Notwithstanding the undoubted propriety
of distributing official patronage to the best advan-
tage, II cannot be questioned that the present
administration stands committed before tn.
country to a moderate, dignlfed, and humane
policy In this respect. General Taylor does not
occupy the position of mere party President and
we have been much gratified in finding that he is
entirely opposed to the adoption Of anything ap-
preaching to that ruthessly proscrptlve policy
which characterized some former administrations.
We expected that the old hero would take this de-
cisive stand The rejection Of Mr.. McGaughey
was fortunate occurrence. We have no doubt n
exercised a salutary influence on the mind OF the
Precedent. 1t led him to reflect. II deepened tho
impression Of his own responsibility to the people
II strengthened his determination to carry into
practice the memorable declaration of the inau-
suIai address, on the subject OF appointments to
once NO doubt 1t had Its good effect, too, on
the mines Oh the cabin,t. Mr.. Clayton the ruling
spirit, ID man OF good judgment, and experienced
In The study OF Material Indications and aft other
kinds OF indications.
While condemning as hypocritca and unjust,
the denurcialioDs with which the democratic iour.
nalists visit the conduct Of the admin,,tra,on
in the matter Of appointments, we canno, all,w
the course of their wing brethren, on the same sub.
ject TO escape appropriate degree Of chasscment.
1t prieves to notice the ru1eness aud ladelcacy
with which sundEy wing editors, ia towa and
celLty, in.4c u. rrsJ! aa0 Y9oicssle rrn.