Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-03-18
From the Albany New York Register
The National Administration.


There is men of but one opinion among
men of all parties in relation to the course
Of the present Administration in its manage
ment of our foreign and domestic affairs
Its every act-and particularly those par
taking of partisan political character
may not receive the appreciation of all; but
its general policy is such as to commend it
to the favorable consideration of the Amer
lean people. 1t has been eminently success
full in continuing and Strengthening our
pacific relations with foreign governments
in settling difficulties which, at various times
have threatened to involve us in serious en-
barrassment, if not in actual conflict. A
firm, prudent, and conciliatory line of action
has been pursued-insisting upon our own
rights, but at the same time recognising the
rights of others-doing justice to all, sub
mitting to injury from none.
The present Administration came into
power at time of great excitement in all
parts of the Union. The acquisition of the
territorial possessions consequent upon the
Mexican war, brought with it renewal of
agitation upon question of great interest,
which has divided the country into sectional
parties ever since the formation Of the
Government. But this has been settled, il
not to the satisfaction of all, yet in such a
manner as to command the acquiescence of
every good and patriotic citizen. Agitation
has ceased, and fraternal relations have been
re-established, and have taken the place of
embittered hatred and angry strife. This
result has been secured through the patriot
ism and consummate ability with which the
ship of State has been navigated by her
able and experienced officers. A weak or
vacillatng administration would have plung-
ed the country into difficulties almost mex
tricable-would have increased the estrange-
ment and widened the breach between the
antagonistic sections. But, fortunately for
the country, it had President at the head
of its affairs equal to the emergency, and
surrounded by one of the strongest and
ablest Cabinets that have filled the chairs Of
State since the organization of the Govern
ment.
Our attention has again been called to the
eminent success which has marked the
policy of the present Administration, by the
q Al ac T., II
er by the Spanish government. The Lopez
expedition, fitted out upon our shores, anc
making decent upon the territory of I
friendly power, had well nigh compromise
our neutrality. The Spanish governmen
was disposed to look upon the invasion a
an outrage which we might and should hav'
prevented. Its disastrous results involved
large number of our citizens, who wer,
captured and condemned for the piracy
Some underwent summary execution
Othors were sentenced to long imprison
ment in the deadly mines of Spain. TIL
summary and sanguinary proceedings of tn
Cuban authorities created much angry ex
citement among a portion of our people
who were loud in their demands for ven
geance. They seemed to forget that tn
first wrong came from our shores-that fror
those professingto to be American citizens ha
!. proceeded the first violation Of internationt
y law and the treaties existing between the tw
countries. Our Government was called upo
3 to interpose force for the protection Of thos
who had thus forfeited their rights of cit
zenship by acts of murder and piracy 'tpo
the territory of nation with which "
o were at peace. The President and his at
: visers were thus placed in delicate position
Less prudence and consideration in Il
IL management of the affair might have invol
'e ed us in a war, and have sealed the fate
= the unfortunate prisoners as pronounced
E. the Cuban courts. BIT looking upon Il
IL case in all its phases-recognising the righ
{ of Spain as well as those of our citizens
j. line of policy was adopted that has pr
D. duced the most happy results. The priso
s. ers were liberated, and friendly relatio
NJ restored between the two countries.
a The case of Mr.. Thrasher involved t
~ same principles; bnt more general syl
ne pathy was awakened in his belief; ma
ne were c!amorous, and, insisted that G
lie Government should assume hostile al
"a tude, and demand his release, even at
ne cannon's mouth. But the same wise S
''' conciliatory course was pursued; and wh
cS &C. ever may have been the merits of the ct
p'- originally, Mr.. Thrasher, through the lilo
iiii of the President and Secretary of State,
III been pardoned and restored to liberty
We Partisan journals opposed to the Administ
vs. ton, and those in the interest of the iillib
ters, had made Mr.. Thrasher's case an
pecial point of attack upon the Administ