The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-21
From the PhiIadelphia Inquirer.


From the PHILADELPHIA Inquirer.
The Union OF the Whigs-Tho Presidency
The National Administration.
The indications are, that the Wing party will be
united as one man, throughout the length and
breadth Of this Republic, in relation to the next
Presidency This, at least, should be the patriotic
object Of all who wish well to the cause-of all who
cherish its glorious principles. The Wings of the
nation may we'll be proud Of their position at the
present moment. They are now in the enjoyment
of power; the National Administration is con-
trolled by Wings, and the country never presented
attitude more envable, never was in a condi-
ton better calculated to gladden. the hearts of the
genuine lovers of republicansm. The bonds of
the Union have been strengthened, the honor Of
the nation has been maintained, the flag of the
country has been indicated, the rights OF the citi
zen have been guaranteed and protected, and We
are at peace with all the world. This is the happy
condition of affairs under Wing National Ad-
Manifestation. All the departments Of the Govern
ment are sustained with fidelity and ability The
President enjoys the confidence Of the country in
eminent degree; and also his constitutional ad-
visers Party prejudice has, in great measure,
been disarmed. The cloud Of disunion, which so
recently threatened, has melted away in the dis
lance, while the Constitution and the laws have
been upheld and maintained, and at times, too,
stances of truly critical character The RIGHT has
been steadily pursued by the Administration, and
this under a solemn sense Of duty, and without
reference to cques, sections, factions, personal
considerations. Thus the regard and respect Of the
people have been won, and their appreciation and
esteem have been secured. The National Admi-
nistration may, indeed, be considered q model
one In many points of view 1t is characterized at
once by ability and fdeity-abty in tho dis
charge of all it's high and responsible dutes deli
ty to the laws the Constitution to the rights of the
States and to the prosperity of the nation at large.
1t has scarcely committed blunder So direct
and straightforward have been its policy, that the
Opposition have, in many cases, been compelled to
accord approval, and this too, We repeat, under
circumstances of more than ordinary exigency and
trial.
Many questions of grave import have arisen
since Willard Fillmore entered upon the duties of
the Executive otfice-questions not only affecting
our domestic peace, but our foreign relations. We
need only to advert to the important measures in
volved in "the Compromise" to the position OF
"South Carolina, to the resistance to the Fugitive
Slave law, to the Lopez expedition against Cuba,
to the capture and imprisonment Of large num-
Der of Americans by the authorities of Spain, to
the of MIR. Thrashcr, and more recently to
the firing into the steamer Prometheus. All these,
involving nice points, and requiring for their ad-
.justment not only calmness, frmness, and pru-
dence, but wise craftsmanship, enlightened saga
city, and profound diplomatic tact, have been
fully. honorably, and amicably adjusted. Our
rights have been protected, our honor has been
vindicated; while at the same time we have secur-
ed the good will and the cordial respect of the
leading nations Of the earth. Surely all this ia
something; and 10 but fair that due honor should
be accorded to the public servants to whom the
ton ia greatly indebted 1t is natural, morever
that the desire should be strong in the popular mind
and especially in the hearts of the Wings of the
ton, to pcrpeuate system that has worked 30 well:
Wing Statesmen have been tried, and they have
realized the highest expectations Of those who ele
waited them to power. Why, then, seek change?
Why not continue the same policy? Why not
"let well enough alone?' 1t has been shown at
the ballot boxes that the Wings ofthe Union. when
thoroughly banded together. and fully reused to
the Importance OF the struggle, are vast MAORI
ty But this union and this sense of activity arc
all important They have many prominent
men in their ranks. many distinguished cham
pions, many glorious leaders. that it is difficult,
after their feelings have become fully enlisted in
favor of one, to yield them promptly and cordially
for another. Hence, on some occasions they have
become lukewarm. Indifferent, and passive, and
permitted the enemy to achieve triumphs that
might have been avoided. Their regret and NOR
LITIGATION such occasions have been bitter, and
they have resolved again to pursue such
n course of irrcsolution and culpability We
trust and believe that this determination will
be carried out with reference to the next cam
paign. The signs, as already observed, Ne
propitious. The Wings of the Union
solved to band together for the Union and
whether their standard bearer shall be Willard
ol inGc Iobp
j. Crittenden. William A. Graham, James e.
Jones. Thomas Corwin, any other prominent,
undoubted, able, faithful and reliable champion
of the cause, they will remember the important
principles at stake, and the vital consequences in
volvcd, and discharge their whole duty. All can
be grati6ed in their personal preferences, but
all may be in the success Of an enlightened, lib
eral, and truly national policy. And inasmuch as
principles far more important than men, the
decision Of the National Convention when fairly
and properly made-as it no doubt will be-shoud
be regarded binding and conclusive upon all
who wish well to the cause, and who desire to pro-
mote and continue the national prosperity. Mean
while-that is to say, before the nomination-con-
oilistion, liberality, forbearance and generosity
should characterize the discussions. A Wing
should not be regarded az the lees entitled to
6dencc because his views of the proper and avail
able may be different from ours. Let us ex-
tend to others the same forbcarance and prccia-
ton that we demand for ourselves; and let Us re.
member that, while with division, indifference or
inactivity, defeat is almost certanwih the oppo-
sites of union, zeal and vigilance, a signal and
brilliart victory may be anticipated, and with
lire confidence.
From the Louisville Journal, february IS.
Mr.. FiIlmorc-Mr. Crittendcn.
The Wings of Montgomery county held large
meeting on their county court day, and appointed
fifty sixty delegates 10 the Wing State Convcn-
tion at Frankfort Among the resolutions adopted
were the following:
"Resotoed, That the foreign and domestic policy
of our Government "a Administered by Prcsdcnt
FILLMORE, egincc his practical common sonso, bis
sey.tiOual prci1diccs his