The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-10-23
Where does the Adminissration stand |


We clip the following extract from an article in the
Republic of yesterday: tag Ha
show can the wings North or South be expected aid
in harmonizing strife for which, upon the principles Of
condemnation which have referred. they alone
be held responsible W III they that do what they
will they be- denounced dsoganizers at the North
and as traitors to the South 2" asts. wv
After reading these words we involuntariy ask the
question at the head Of this article Where does the ad
mnistraton sandi Are we to understand this n'ima.
ton to be, that Mr. Fillmore and his cabine, and sup
porers about to rest on their armsto leave the heat
and burden Of the day the democracy The Republic
says we have done the wings injustice; that we have
withheld portion of the honor to which they are
titled for carrying through the Adjustment; that this has
unstrng their arms, and we fear is meant to imply that
they will withdraw from the conflict now raging We
hope have msconceived the meaning of the Republic
and that the administration is not about to desert the
flag Of the Union because, like child who has been
deprived Of sugar plum, and grown staky, Mr..
Fillmore ia dspeased at our want OF commentator,
and has taken the part Of the ANGRY Boy in the Achy
mist" out OF revenge. We trust he is too hghmnded
for that error, had been unfortunate enough
to give him offence But beg to protest against the
impu,aon that have withheld just praise from those
wings who have stepped into the breach, along with the
democrats, to the country Have not rendered
the full measure OF honor TO Mr.. Clay, Mr. Webster,
Mr. Fillmore, and every other wing senator represent.
alive who has risen above the murky fog OF party and
surveyed the affairs of the Union in the clear sunlight
of truth and patriotism We should desPise ourselves if
capable of such minded bigotry as TO
be blind 10 the merits of those who had manully served
their country. AT the time, have deemed it our
duty to censure those distinguished wings for political
alterations which conceived to be Inconsistent with
the public welfare. To do this right and our
duty; and we are sure who properly appreciates
either can charge us with unfair lberal conduct in
so doing It's the high prerogatve Of every freeman,
and OF none emphatcay editor OF newspaper,
and most painful duty it sometimes becomes
Again we ask, what does the administration intend to
dol Will it coaesce with the Seward sbolilioniss,
render the fugitive. slave law sacrifice the altar OF
this unhoy league reopen the half wounds Of the
constitution and proclaim the South that the Compro.
mise was trick and deception practised on their Gre
duiy and designed not only to deceive but TO insult
heml These are the considerations for the administra-
ton to weigh in this critical juncture Mr.. Fillmore sue
ceeds to power at most unproptious moment The
elements of dsunon and discord actively stirred up
on all sides the very ground is mined beneath his feet;
the skies are lowering and dark his head Will he
stand bravely up the work twill he guide the helm OF
the vessel Of State without faterng Will he sink, or
deserve the proud title Of the pilot that weathered the
storm p Most happy should be TO see him assuming
this honorable but responsible Office. Il is time to
temporize or hesitate. What is done must be done
PROMPTLY and without fear OF consequences. Would 10
Heaven that the firm OF Washington the infexibe
spirit Of Jackson, could be summoned from the grave
How soon would the rocking vessel be rightsd how
rapidly the bandti gang OF disunioniss would scamper
back 10 their obscure dens /!
Mr. Fillmore can do much 10 restore harmony and give
security to the country. Let him proclaim that he sane.
toned the fugitive-save law because he was satisfied
that did violate the letter the spirit OF the constiu
ton, but that only carried the Of the
tuition ITSELF that had become necessary for the security
and satisfaction OF the Souh that II formed material
portion OF the Compromise that its repeal or essential
modification, weakening its energy, would be in bad
faith, and dangerous 10 the safety Of the country and
should not be passed with his consent then the plague
Of disunion might be stayed, the agitation might be
composed and the voice OF strife be hushed or IL heard
at ALL j, will only be in the ackal howl OF misera
BILE incendiay, he sneaks back into bis lair But il
he remains SILENT and acquescent in the action Of his
friends the agitation may continue, the fires OF dscord
may be kindled 6ercey than ever and Mr. Fillmore
may sink .unwep,, unhonored, and unsung" He mus
now choose which character shall be given 10 him in
history
The Penn.yivsni. Railroad.
Our readers will find in the columns Of the Union TO.
day very interesting account OF recent excursion on