Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-01-29
THE ADMINISTRATION.

We have frequently heard the remark of late tha'
,he wheels of government are moving along very
smoothly. From all quarters we hear expressions
of unmingled satisfaction with The ADMINISTRATOR
and even the voice of noisy Democracy seems hush-
ed in profound quiet Where is Falher hrcHIE OF
the wlJnion,n and the press-gang OF Democracy
,hrorohon, The Union "Where be your gbes
now, Your flashes of merriment what were won!
to SO. Democracy on roar :"
These high priests of the party seem aquite
chap-ialen," and have. apparently, forgotten their
vocation. Some nigh, be unchari,abe enough to
attribute this cessation Of hostes 10 absence of
mind, occasioned by certain very recent revelations,
coming, as il were, from the very portals of sold
Hickory'sn tomb. Whe,herthes Developments have
80 seriously discomposed the venerable patriarch and
through sympathy other leaders Of the party, as to
render them unmindful Of party behests-noas per-
yons. Others may presume that the all-absorbing
in,eres. of sectional ieuds swallowing up mere par
~ differences, has silenced for time the harsh tones
of the National and State organs. But whatever the
cause may be there can be no doubt OF the iac that
the present administration has escaped, in great
measure the scurrity and denunciasion heaped up
on it's predecessor, and, pursuing "the even tenor
of its wayn is scarcely favored with word OF a.
buse from the Loco-foco press.
We have theory of our own, however, in regard
to this matter which we are inclined to think is cor
rect. Il is this. There is no room for other than
favorable and approving comment and consequently
there is no comment at all. Thus far the admins
iraon of President FILLMORE has been marked by
moderation, firmness, prudence and efficiency, with
an exalted PATRIOTISM developed so fully in prompt
and faithful execution of the laws that il is @read
and known OF all men, As such it has met with
general and hearty appreciation, and eluded even the
slrictest vigilance of the most acute opponents. 10
every crisis WILLARD FILLMORE has proved himself
the man for the occasionally occasion-eyery &C.
easion. Fiercely denounced in 1913 as an aboli-
ZIONIST he has fasi6ed the predictions Of political
prophets, "put to shame the ignorance of foolish
men, aud won the admiration of the world
"Yet Fortune who so often blndly sheds
Her brightest halo round the weakest heads
Finds him undazzled tranquil as before
Proud to be useful, scornng to be more;
Less moved by glOrys than by duty's claim
Renown the need but lfapplause the aim"
In these times of deprecated patriotism, let us be in
spired by The contemplation OF model President,
as he i. model man, who, standing high above the |
petty ealouses that distract the land, embraces in
the devotion of his heart the entire and undivided
conederacy.
Much too is due the distinguished council which
the sagacty of The President has drawn around him.
Perhaps an ADLER Cabinet never gathered around
a better President Nothing that might say could
add to the well-earned fame of any member of it.
Composed of the first men of the age-talented, ju
dicous and experienced, we are largely indebted to
the American Cabinet for the peace and prosperity |
that reigns throughout our borders. And finally,
the wheels Of government move along smoothly be-
cause the Executive department is thoroughly and
emphalcally Wing. Wing management is brought
TO bear upon the operation of its machinery, and the
ponderous affair works to admiration. The rubbish
generated during loco-foco regulation has been clear
ed away, defects have been remeded and improve
menis engrafted, and now system, order and skill
reign wherever the Executive hand can reach.
The principles and measures advocated by The
Whg partv have never been fairly tested. Though
the Executive branch Of the government is in the
hands of Wings, the predominance of Democracy
the Legislative UlduCu Pio'eh'Su S'en Ill GA
pertinent of Wing measures. But we see in Mr..
FILLMoRE's brief administration what Wing man
Ggeanent alone can accomplish. All is we'll, and all
promises well. Long may the reins of government
continue in such hands to the increasing prosperity
and well-beiug of the country.
DR.. BoARDMAN's DIscoURsE.-The "American
Unionn is the title Of discourse delivered Decem-
Der l2lh, 1850, in the 10Th Presbyterian Church,
Philadelphia, by HENRY A. BoARDMAN, D. D., Of
that city.
The American revolution and period immediate
ly preceding il, were distinguished by succession
Of brilliant pulpit efforts, in aid Of the great cause
of human liberty and Of the memorable struggle
which terminated in the independence Of our coun-
try. Since this last date, nothing has met our eye
more patriotic, cogent eloquent, and appropriate
than the discourse before us, which we have
read not only with unmingled satisfaction but with
high admiration. The author is in the prime Of life,
of we'll furnished and well balanced mind, tho
roughly acquainted with the history Of the country
and its institutions, and aided by foreign travel in
comparison Of his own with other countries and
their institutions. In this discourse delivered at
most critical period of threatening political agitation,
there is developed by series Of expansive views,
the priceless value Of the glorious union and the
horrors of dissolution The fervid importantly Of
the christian patriot in behalf Of the one is only E.