Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-02-28
THE ADMINISTRATIONS.

Sound discernment. exalted patriotism, manly
frmness, and enlightened wisdom have been de-
veloped during the Administration OF Gen. lay
lor. Capacity and prudence have been exhibit
ed throughout the whole of his career. No dill
Guilty has been presented, which he did not meet
with frmness and overcome with ease; and this
he has been enabled to do by faithfully adherng
to the provisions of the Constitution. He has re-
deemed. in his administrative acts, the pledge
which he made to the people, when he asked Tor
their s~uffrages, by acknowledging no guide but
the Constitution.
A review of the course pursued by the present
Administration not only conyinceS the unprelu-
diced of the wisdom of its friends, but evlnces
their attachment 10 the acquisitions flaw and the
Constitution. The entire course teens with pa
triotic devotion and legislative wisdom. The pru-
dence which counteracted the disasters OF war,
the frmness which met its difficulties, and the wis
dom which secured triumph, have been proml-
nently displayed during the executive career OF
Gen. Taylor. During his Administration, ques-
tons of the most serious character have called Tor
executive action. Questions, too, involving not
only the interest, but the peace of the nation
Questions admitting no delay in the decision, but
calling for prompt and immediate action. Cues
tons in which the honor of the nation has been
deeply involved; and which, if left undecided,
would result in The production OF injury to our
Government, or, ifmet with promptness and firm
ness, might lead 10 war. In this emergency what
was done f: The course pursued was manly and
wise. The provisions of the Constitution vera
regarded and made the rule Of action. The Sc
quel has proved the efficacy OF the course. The
difficulty has been met, and the honor OF the ma
ton preserved, on the one hand, and the evils OF
war ayerted on the other.
The friends of the Administration are willing
to test the wisdom and patriotism of Gen. Taylor
by his past action, either upon the field OF battle
or in the halls of the statesman. We ask that his
patriotism and wisdom be fully appreciated. The
day has come when the American people are en-
gagged IN a great conflict 10 sustain the Constitu-
ton, by preserving the Union. The dark shadow
Of suspicion rests upon the minds of the people;
each party suspects the other, and neither is dis
posed to rely with confidence upon the others
patriotism. While there is SO much dlstrust, il
will certainly be a source of Joy to every true
friend of the Union to know, that the officers OF
the Constitution are men of patriotism and wis
dom, that they, being endowed with patriotism,
respect the provisions of the Constitution, and be-
ing men of wisdom, are capacitated to preserve
them unsullied. We, therefore, solicit, tor the
Administration, a strict scrutiny into its acts.
Each of lis past acts has been in conformity
with the Constitutions; in no single instance has
1t deyiated. And even more than this has been
displayed in It's acts. The Constitution has beer
respected, its iniunctions regarded, and the wises
means devised and most rrudently pursued to in
sure their operation. Such is the course Of tina
department of Government, upon which it vii
devolve TO preserve the Constitution from the pro
posed assault, which now threatens a dissolution
OF the Union, In view Of Ibis fact, Northern fe
na'lcism will not da!e 10 push their aggressls