Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-08
GEN. TAYLOR AND MS cAB1NEr.

MANY whispers have been directed to the public ear
through certain organs and speaking trumpets to the
effect, that the cabinet was on the eve Of dissolution
that the Wing party would soon be scattered TO
the four winds of Heaven, and the great Democratic
buoes soon be heard with sounds as fearful and ia
tai to the ramparts of Whggery, as were the blasts
of rams horns to the walls of Jericho. The Vir-
ginia elections, however, are past, and some new
thing will be shortly forthcoming. Wings would
do well to look to the sources Of testimony and the
interests of the witnesses.
The fact is the history of no administration can
show greater harmony and coincidence Of views in
cabine. councils than the present. Statesmen, with
no purpose but the good of the country, might we'll
be found to differ upon some questions OF foreign or
domestic policy it was so in WAsHINGToN's admin
israton, and only proved the independence of tho'I
and purity Of intention which signazed the patriots
of that memorable period. The history of parties
since that day, has, in several prominent instances
made plain the fact, that 'the glory had departed
from Israeli" and now, any approach TO the prls'
tine virtues of the republic, is looked upon as some
thing new under the SUM- Familiarity with the ana
nimity which usually marks "crooked policy" has
led to the conclusion lin some quarers) that its a6
sence bespeaks the breaking up of honest councils
the destruction of conservative ties and the disorgan
izatou of a conservative party.
This loads ne ~" -~-,~.i.~ur two upon pom
where there is difference of opinion among Wings
difference by no means affecting the unity Of thu
party, but one of party and realiatory policy. w
refer to the proscrptive system, first suggested by
MARTIN VAN buren,, fully adopted by the grea
founder Of modern Democracy, Gen. JACKSON, ant
ever since, the very nose Of the Democratic face
The Wings have waged war against this policy Sc
fully carried out by three administrations. They have
succeeded in electing President more devoted tc
country than party, and at the time holding ht
principles which they hold Just here the delicate
question presents itself of rebukng the spirit which
dictated the sentiment, ITO the vicors belong The
spoils." The Democracy first speak-"make clear
sweep" say they but it was the wolf advising the
lamb. A portion OF the Wings tainted and chal
lenged, chahed and excited, go for Scarrying the wa
Into Africa" Another portion, calm, deliberalve
and consistent, remain adverse TO policy which
seeks to sustain great political principles by nourish
ment from the ''loaves and fishes" Gen. TAYLOR
planting himself upon the platform of Thomas JET
PERSON, true Republican claimed through mistake
as the father of modern Democracy, has wisely de-
ermined, in the spirit of justice, to equazc the very
unequal distribution of public offices which the pre-
cedmg administration exhibited. When, 10 and be-
hold the Democracy cry out, Prescription Pro
scripton for opinions sake! Divisions in the whig
ranks Well, we have willy enemy to contend
with but at the same time, sound principles, sound
President safe council of State and conservative
party, as the citadel Of our safety. "Truth is mighty
and will prevail"