The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-08-25
The seward Clique, aud Mr.. FIJI nore's
Administration,


The Seward Clique, aud Mr.. FiII nore's
Administration.
Thurlow Weed, and the whole of the Seward
clique Of "highe. law" politicians, are in state Of
dreadful suspense, and have been so since the ac-
eession of Mr.. Fillmore to the Presidency. Previ-
TO the decease of the venerable General Taylor,
they were in high spirits, and carried things with
high hand. They influenced the Galphin cabinet
as they pleased, and even went so far as to pre-
vent some sigh. wishes of Mr.. Fillmore. in the
matter Of appointments, being gratifed. In mo-
ment, as il were, the cup was dashed from their
lips they had more than tasted OF its contents,
and Mr. Fillmore became President of the United
States. From that day to this the Seward clique,
and their oIganst, Thurlow Weed, have been
phralyzed, aud undecided what course TO take.
They cannot reconcile themselves TO the loss of
caste and influence which they have sustained
and, afraid to bite, content themselves with an
occasional growl at he administration.
On Mr.. Flmore's accession, the Albany ErsH-
sag Journal condescended to say, that as long as
MIR. Fillmore conducted his administration accord
ing 10 the views of its editor including the Seward
Clique, he would receive its support but when he
strayed from that path, he might expect its oppo-
thing to find fault with Mr. Fillmore, as it is well
known, selected the Hon. Daniel Webster, as Sc
eretaIy of State, and Mr. Hall, Of Buffalo, as Post
master General. This was looked upon as a blow
directly aimed a, the Seward clique, and treated az
such. Accordingly Thurlow Weed ammo unced the
selection of the one as blunder, and that of the
other as mistake. Thurlow did not vouchsafe to
give any for his opinion, thinking, perhaps
divgf In n.
the wing party generally however, and in tina, ofthe
people at large, if the appointment OF Mr. Webster
was blunder it was a most fortunate one, for as
statesman he has not his superior this OF any other
country. 1t may have been unfortunate for the
Seward clique that h. was appointed TO that high
office, as likewise was Mr. Halls selection as
Postmaster General, bat in every other light it
was one Of the most udicious things that Mr.. FIJI
more has done since he took the oath OF office.
The result already proves what we assert. BY the
oyerbearing conduct, and bungling management of
the Galphin cabinet, the friendly relations which
have always existed betweea the United States end
Portugal were disturbed, and the two countries
brought to the brink Of war, about a petty claim,
which Portugal offered TO leave TO the arbiirament
Of a disinterested power This honorable offer
was rejected by the Galphins, aud our Minister ~
that court was instructed to made pcrcmpjory dc
maud for its payment and In ease Of a refusal TO
pay IL, solicit hispa.sports, and return to the United
States The demand was ma d. and refused. MIR. Clay
got his passports and embarked on board of our
natioral vessels. Ia this situation of the matter Il
came into Mr.. Websters hands, and, 10 and behold,
In a very short tme the Secretary Of State, whose
appointment was a mistake, and the Portuguese
Minister pa, their heads together, and after one
two friendly conferences, arranged the whole dis
ru,r without any bullying either part, and with
OIL any loss e dignity to the United States There
was no "misiake" committed, for the disputed
claim was left to arbitration, as was proposed by
the Portuguese government, and here was an end
OF thi tempest in a tea pot la relation to Nc Mall,
the only objection that can be urged against him
BE- that he is not Of the Seward clique We appre-
bend, however, that this is more in his favor
than against him. IfWillam IT. Seward had been
selected, in place OF Mr.. Webster, and one Of
Weed's associates as Postmaster General, we aP-
ptehend that the columns Of the Ercaing Journal
would abound with fulsome rrlse 81 each, and
prosy dissertations commendi1g Mr.. Fillmore's sa-
gacity and determination. But the President
eI,tcistdh,s owa judgment, without consulting the
Seward clique. Hive Was hohTvnae. II Mr. Fill
more continues TO conduct his administration ~ he
has commenced il. and acts upon his eva Jadg-
ment, rather than upon the suggestions % this
clique, we epprehend that in the opinion Of Thurlow
Weed, and the Albany ErcHing Journal, Ne will
commit more mistakes and blunders. As 1t is,
Weed can scarcely conceal the venom Of his dis
appointment and modification, and e only awaiting
a favorable opportunity TO throw aside the limsy
mask which he has assumed, aud come out in
open opposition to Mr.. Fillmore and his admins.
uaiion.
From he time Of the anti-masonc excitement, to
the present day, Thurlow Weed and his Clique
have been drag on th, wing party. perfect incu-
bu. on its organization. lie and has co,erie, and
Greeley, and other socialists and pseudo re-.
formeu, have endeavored TO buckle on to the
party ell the odious isms which have emanaicd
from the brains Of orack-paicd visionaries. How
much longer will that party submit 10 the burden
They will be coon called aPon to testtheir strength.
The neat election is rapidly advancing and ifihey
do not repudiate the whole Of the abolition Seward
clique, they will not be in condition to cenend
On terms Of equality with their opponents. Let
them see to this in time