The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-08-24
Prom n, Springfield tMa''.) Republican
Tn. Pre.ident Of tn. People.

Although in our country, the Chief Magistrate
must almost Of necessity be chosen by party, and
stand pledged % i gneReT and I ms1sq ore ys
pRESIDEET or A PART ONLY, But OF
THE WHOLE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED
STATES While he executes the laws with an i'm
partial hand, shrinks from no proper responsibility,
and faithfully carries cut, in the executive depart
nent Of the government the principles and policy
81 tbose who have cbOsen him, he should not be
mindful that our felow-citizens toho hare differed
from him IN opinion entitled 10 The full and free tT
syls of D,siT opinions and judgnents, and that the
ytghfs Of all entitled 10 respsct and regard Pre-
PoLk's Inaugural dddress
The pledge Of General Taylor, 70 b. the president
Of the people, was no new pledge. We was not even
The originator Of that combination Of words ~ often
attributed % him The idea wa NOT new, but has
Ieen embodied, perhaps in different language, m
the pledges and promises Of every President since
the formation Of the government In the above
ouotation we have the opinion Of the late President
lanes X Polk, who, IN a general proposition, dc
fned the position which he assumed. The promise
t,snded 10 be- conveyed IL precisely the tina
az General Taylor, 80 often and bitterly referred
IN ronneYion with his removals from Office, A. :
,roof Of bic fslsehood and political intolerance.
Now we very respect fully ask the Loooiocos VIVA
NJ Polk meant by being the President Of the
Whole people2 We know OF no way b Judge q
man but bv his actions and hc country il well &C
auainted With the fact that in regard 70 removals
from, and appointments 10 Office, Mr.. Polk acted
strictly IN the line OF party. "hAk7 VIZ itiiyF'
when they we're found in the occupancy Of an office
and Democrats appointed in their places, until tn
entire patronage Of the Government was in tn
hands Of its peculiar party friends. II Mr. Polt
sincere in his professions, we are 70 conclude
that he considered part Of HE duty Presiden
Of the whole people 70 b. involved in the remoya
Of every Office holder opposed 70 hrn ia politics
and the substitution of ms political friends W.
are al least 10 conclude that this course was no
considered by him az all inconsistent with ia,
nigh and liberal position upon which he profcssec
70 stand
Now. without adopting the ultra views u Mr.
POLY upon this subject, without admitting the fol
latitude ofhs opinions and approving his practice
We find in them the recognition of A. sound prin
oiple In Government a. any ever propounded, viz
hat tho National Ezeeufirs cannot carry od Il, pol
iey through ne agency Of hitter enemies We hav
no objection 20 distribution Of the minor Offices
the gift Of the Government among all parties, b,
every Office Of importsnce-every office IN winch U
peculiar policy Of the Government ~ involve
should be in the hands Of agents whose views ~
feelings shall make them earnestly and honest
interested in carrying out that policy
Considering the professed principles, and the =
knowlodged practice Of the late President, with Z
nntiring denuncistion Of Cen Taylor 30 freely j
dulged in by the Locofoco editors, for doing wi