The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-12-01
The Executive-The Judicinry-The Legis-
lature.


We observe in the public journals from
all quarters, both in the editorial columns
and in their correspondence, any amount
of speculation in regard to the probable
business Of the coming session of Con-
gress. Much of this speculation is sufii-
GENTLY wild and exciting; but as few
days will solve all mysteries as far as the
Executive is concerned, we think it hard
ly worth while to reproduce or comment on
what we find in the newspapers.
In many points of view the session must
be one of interest. 1t will be important
as the commencement of new era in the
relations of the Legislature to the Execu-
tive. Much will be done towards re-es-
tablishing the constitutional relations of
the three great coordinate branches of the
Government In his inaugural address
President TAYLOR avowed the determine
ton to look to the Judiciary for the inter
probation of the Constitution. Our SUI
preme judicial tribunal is composed of
distinguished and learned men, the ma
jority of whom are Of different political
faith from that of the PRESIDENT. He
takes his constitutional law, therefore,
from a tribunal which will never be sus-
pected of leaning towards Executive sug-
gestion. II is, perhaps, fortunate for the
country that the Supreme Court is thus
composed. Besides the weight which its
decisions will derive from the learning,
dignity, and eminent talent which adorn
our Bench, they must command universal
and unmurmuring acquiescence, when one
half the people receive them with a politi-
cal prepossession and bias in their favor,
and the other half with deep sense of
constitutional obligations to respect and
obey them. Whatever question, there
fore, may come before that tribunal dur
ing President TAYLoR's Administration,
however exciting may be its nature, and
however discordant may be prevailing i'm
pressions and opinions, the judgment will
pass quietly into the settled law of the
land, without inducing popular disafection
or Executive disavowa.
With regard TO the two Houses Of Con-
gress, we apprehend that with the opin-
ions which have been a thousand times
expressed by General TAYLOR, there will
be little room for the entertainment Of i'll
feeling or the exhibition of ill-temper in
the process of legislation. In pursuance
of the constitutional injunction, President
TAYLOR will doubtless recommend to the
consideration of Congress such measure.
as he shall judge necessary and expedient
With this recommendation the Executive
responsibility is suspended. The Presi.
dent has no farther concern with them ill
the bills are presented for his signature.
Once before the representatives of the peo
| pie and the representatives of the States
they must stand OF fall as they commend
themselves to the good sense and patriotic
impulses Of Congress. Without let o.
hindrance, the will Of the American PEG
pie, constitutionally expressed, ought t.
be sovereign and supreme. Coaxing ant
coercion; the seduction of ministerial
patronage, and the application Of the party
lash, rack and thumb-screw the promises
Of cabinet on one side, and the terror
!, OF ylndictive press upon the other thes'
are very suitable means TO be employed
, by President who is a doctrinaire in pol
tics and discipllnarian in party, ant
who feels himself called upon to carr,
out, at all hazards, the arbitrary edicts 0