The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-06-09
From the Grfen Bay (JPiscon'in) Spectator
The Administration-Its Strength,


Notwithstanding the almost insurmou ntablc OBJ
stacles placed in the way OF the present Admnis-
tration, to defeat it's purposes and thwar avowe ed
principles and policy. the Administration stands
stronger to-day in tho hearts and affections of the
people than has any Of it's predecessors. Why ia
this With Congress politically opposed to the
adoption Of highly important national measures,
deemed beneficial and necessary TO the prosperity
OF the nation at large, and with a section of the
wing party opposed TO the success of the states
man in power, ii would seem that the present Ad-
ministration could not but fail with the people
Has this lateral conclusion ye, been arrived at
By no means; on the contrary, we find a general
acknow dgment, from the Prcss and People, and
even from prominent political opponents, that the
policy Of the Government has vindicated itself most
triumphanty.
True, we have been unable on account of the
opposing members Of Congress, 10 establish more
equitable tariff upon the productions Of foreign ma
tons; but the extreme stringency in the monetary
Affairs OF the new States. coupled with the cmbar
rassmenis created in the Atlantic States by the
operations of the present unwise, anti American
policy. must coon lead the people of the Union to
displsce their Democratic Representatives, elect
thoroughly Wing Government, in oil its branches,
and enact a more wholesome and enduring .ys-
tenn.
From the same cause we have failed 10 obtain
tho passage Of liberal appropriations for the con-
struclion of lake harbors and the improvement Of
important rivers.
The President has ever shown a readiness TO sec
ond every effort made in Congress which has look.
ed to the promotion Of tho great interests Of the
country. But in the main those efforts have been
made By the Wbigs and. as might naturally be
expected from party whose principal basis con-
ssts not In principle but in opposition TO the yhig,
they have failed in the other brunch Of Con.
gress; and the wise and prudent recommends ions
Of the Executive have been passcd by, unconsid-
cred, UNDECIDED, and uncared for.
Must this continue to be the factotum Of govern
mental policy for another four years. IL Democ-
racy and Democratic policy the acme Of American
ambition Shall the fettered interests of the ma
ton continue to anguish throughout the existence
Of another administration These are questions
Of grave import, and should be carefully consid.
cred by every true American.
II Is well known that President FILLMORE has
not interYosed the veto power TO thwsrt any mea-
sure adopted by two successive Democratic Con-
crosses; ye, with all the professions Of partially
for the interests OF the promulgated by the
Democratic lenders Ind Democratic press we have
failed to see the adoption Of a single measure Of
vital importance to the country at large.
What, then, is the true policy for the futurc9 Ia
It not, most certainly and undeniably the duty of
the people to entrust the Legislation az well AZ the
administration Of the Government TO Wing hands.
by the election Of Wing Congress and whir
President And do not the languisbing interests.
The monetary pressure. and the tendency 10 bank
ruptcy and distress, evident in many of the
Western states, call for immediate and decisive
action on the part Of the people of those Sioies'
with rare exceptions Locofoco men and m easures
have had unlimited control in all tho Western
states The history Of Michigan, ulinois, Iowa,
Arkansas, and Wisconsin, present indubitable
evidence Of the pernicious tendency Of agrarian
policy. Ia it not time to begin TO profit by the
teachings Of the pasii shnlI the many continue to
be tho subservient tools, the knee-cringin slaves
Of the fevi
We dospiso, most heartily and unoquvocaly the
almost universal practice of pandorne to n sup.
posed question oferpcdicncy, which has, thus far.
characterized the most prominent statesmen of the
West. Erpedisney, merely, lie the only answer we
can give Why the Wing party in Wisconsin con-
tinuo' in the minority. We do most verify believe
That the great mass OF the people OF this State are