The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-02-23

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The Tactics ef the Administration
The National Iatsiligencer has recently made full
disclosure Of the system of tactics which has been deter
mined on by the administration Tor the purpose OF re-
trieving its fallen fortunes AS we anticipated the sys-
tenn is in keeping with the evasiye Communication
and dishonest doube-dealng which have characterized
the men in power since the star OF noparyism first made
its appearance above the political horizon II has none
OF the marks Of pure patriotism OF craftsmanship,
but exhibits cold Indifference to the peace and well
fare OF the country, and all the features which mark the
works OF political tricksters
When the National InteHigencer produced its first i'm
mense article on "THE EVIL OF THE DAY" we felt con-
WINGED that the administration had grown weary Of
the Improbable skrmishing OF the Republic, and
had determined, as last resort, 10 make for
midable demonstration through the columns OF the
National InteHigsncer. OF course we attached no
Importance whatever TO the reason which the senior
organ assigned for breaking m long silence The slavery
question: Its assertion that it had abstaned from touch
that question because its discussion could be product
i've only Of harm, while exhibited eager readiness to
add fuel to the flame Of present excitement was weak
and shallow Device which could deceive no one The
motives which have acuatsd the National Inteugencer
are perfectly obvious The wings Of the North affirmed
that General Taylor foe to slavery, while the
wings of the South affirmed that he would be true and
faithful guardian Of southern interests He was run in
the North as Wilmot. Provsoist, and in the South
as an uncompromisiDg enemy Of such restriction.
Under these circumstances. the central organ Of no
partyism was forced by party exigencies to adopt
the policy Of shutting evasion and n.committal-
ism which distinguished the letters written for General
Taylor during the presidential canvass Since the term-
nation OF that canvass, when apparent that
section Of the Union had been deliberately cheated and
defrauded Of its franchise the National Intelgeneer
dared not open its lips lest it might disclose whether ii
the North the South that had been made the
tim Of premedtated fraud and call down upon the adj
nistration the indignant denuncations Of that section
of the Union which had been foully and wickedly
wronged Under these circumstances we felt convinced
before we had read single column of the National
Intslgencer's article '.rHE EVIL OF THE DAY." that
the low cunning Of the cabal had at length deter
mined upon line of policy by which the administra-
ton might make something out Of the dangers that now
menace the confederacy Knowing that the cabinet was
coalition between southern wings, freesoi whgs and
abolition whgs did not expect that they could au-
thorze any open and manly declaration OF sentiment;
and accordingly find that the National Integeneer,
L.,
made allusion to the Wmo Provso or to the power
Of Congress over slavery in the Territories
Since the article on "THE EVIL OF THE DAY. was pub
lished, the National Intelgeneer has continued to de-
velop the policy Of the administration on thar theme
has, in the face OF the present excitement, made syste
matte attempt to conceal from its readers the dangers
which the Union, while it endeavors to create
the belief that there is fixed design at the South to
Uaio lie L,
is not more inconsistent than most OF the works Of
political ricksers The great task which has employed
the cunning Of the in power since General Taylor
took the oath OF Office, was to prevent The destruction of
the Taylor party by continuing the system OF conceal
ment -commialism, and double dealing. which sue
ceeded in November is4s by preventing direct decla
ration of the Presidents views and designs touching the
Wmo, Proviso. and the powers and duties OF Congress
with regard to slavery in the Territories To this end
MIR. King sent to California with his mouth filled
with pledges and promises in order induce the people
to form constitution in obedience to General Rieys
proclamation and apply for admtiance into the Union.
This work having been accomplished General Tay.
lor was induced to recommend that no action should
be taken ia behalf Of the other Territories, and that
they be efi in their present condition until they should
follow the example Of California, and apply for admit
hhsc a. sosciriBh ctdies nen tnis Recommendation
was made, 1t was known that New Mexico was unwil-
ling to take upon herself the burdens Of State and men
the unjusti6able cruelty OF the Presidents recon
mendation. Men also saw in il striking commentary
the conduct Of Messrs Ewing and Seward on the Sd
Of last March. when they defeated Mr. Walkers amend.
ment; and the belief became irresistible that was the
deliberate plan OF the administration to keep alive the
present agitation. so that danger might come upon the
country, and the cabal be enabled to win back the
lost confidence Of the people, BY saving the Union from
the perls which the Executive would deliberately pro-
duce, BY preventing speedy adjustment OF the present
difficulties, and prooDgng the excitement which now en-
bers the two sections Of the conederacy II the people
should be fully impressed with the dangers Of the present
crisis, their attachment TO the Union would triumph
the schemes OF factonsts and the designs Of dem
agogues They would with one voice bid aggression to
cease, and command their servants adjust the present
difficulties at once, in spirit Of compromise and
son. and thus ihwart the wicked purposes OF the ad
mnisration. Therefore Il Is that the National IateHi
gsneer cries "Peace peace when there no peace and
seeing the dangers Of the present crssseeng that the
slavery question is mixed up with every conversation by
the reside and 10 the halls OF Congresst conceas the
presence OF danger from the country, and endeasors to
convince the people that the present Of things may
continue and that fhe slavery auezfion il harm.