The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-10-22
From he philadelphia Inquirs.
The WING National Administration = Mn
Fillmore.


Fillmore.
Il is source of honest pride to every Wing
10 the land to find the present National Admin
istration so eminently successful. Thus Tar
President FILLMORE has been remarkably fortu-
nate. He has not only realized the warmest eX-
pectatonsOf his best friends, but he has, to very
considerable extent, disarmed the Opposition.
The measures Of his Administration have been
truly NATIONAL, CONSERVATIVE, and PATRIOTIC.
While he has been calm, he has been decided.
While he has been temperate, he has been firm.
While he has been concliatory, he has been manly
and liberal Although northern man, and natu-
rally imbued with northern feelings, measures,
and principles, the moment that he entered upon
the responsible duties Of Chief Magistrate he re-
coghised and appreciated his position as the Pres
IDENT or THE WHOLE REPUBLio, and from that hour
he has acted with eye and mind, not to
The North the South-not to the East or the
West; but to the WHOLE UNION. Since the COM
mencement of his career as the National Executive
questions of moro than ordinary difficulty have
arisen. The measures of the Compromise have been
violated in sone quarters, and eflorts have been
made to Disregard and trampleo on the supremacy OF
the laws Two expeditions against Cuba have been
planned and the most daring efforts have been made
to wrcst that island from the sovereignty of Spain.
But to all these matters the President has shown
himself fully equal. He has exhibited unwavering
fidelity to the Constitution and the laws, and de-
| termination to uphold and maintain treaty OBJ
| legations by every means In his power. Thus the
peace of the country has been preserved, and the
integrity of the nation has been indicated. All
| the departments Of the Government are managed
with ability and vigilance. The national credit
was never higher than at this moment. The ma
tional reputation was never more enviable While
scrupulous in preserving the national honor, the
rights and feelings of other nations have been duly
and properly respected. Surely Chief Magistrate
whose public policy has been thus characterized, Is
entitled to the conf dence, the respect and the at
ections of his countrymen at large. Every citi-
zen partakes in some degree Of the general char
acter of his country He participates in her fame,
and he shares her dishonor If her rulers are pure,
true and faithful to the Constitution, he naturally
reoices, and feels laudable pride. If they are
| false and thus fater and fail in their trusts and
obligations, he is mortified and abashsd,
MmLARD FILLMORE, il will be remembered was
chosen as the Wing candidate for the Vice Presi-
| dency. He had filled various important stations
| in the Empire State, and always with honor to
| himself and his constituents. The choice was
made, as well with reference to his unblemished
character and undoubted principles, as to his Pc
cuar fitness and ability to discharge the obliga-
tions of the first Office should the President die be-
fore the expiration OF his term. Events have
shown that the selection every way Judicious
| The National Administration under his lead ha:
attained position of the highest character, ano
will be referred to in all time to come, by the un
prejudiced and appreciatihe in tertns of the live
lest approval. Its policy has been enlightened
its measures have been national, its aims and OBJ
jects have been patriotic and righteous. Indeed
it is q matter of surprise, when we remember th'
many political questions that have started into
existence within the last two or three years
that SO little has been done by the nationa
authorities calculated to elicit censure, while
so much has been accomplished suited TO com
mand and extort praise. A Government 81
complex as ours, and people widely sepa
rated by sectional and other interests, are MOI
governed without the most comprehensive, states
manlike, and enlightened policy High menta
and moral qualifications needed, and constan
errors of omission and commission are natural
| even with the best intentions and the creates
ability. Hence the success of the present Admins
traton is the more commendhble. 1t is true tina
the President is surrounded by able constitutions
advisers. Some Of theec gentlemen long triec
statesmen, and others young men, conipara
lively speaking. But they have cooperated to
gcther with great harmony, and with degree o
ability and fidelity that has secured for them char
acter well gratitude. Their efforts are duly
appreciated. The President, nevertheless, is thu
chief the master spirit and it is to him, therefore
that the public mind and the public heart turn a
to the great source of the good that has been &C
compshed He has been tried, and the trial ha
resulted not only to his honor, but to the honor
the Republic, and the delight of the great part,
through whose cordial and united efforts he wa
elevated to the high post he occupies