Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-06-05
THE NEXT CONGRESS.

THE NEXr CONGRESS.
That the next House of Representatives should be
under the cnntrol of Democratic majority, is as
highly niportsnt US il il almost certain to ensue.-
The administration now in power ID not only pre-
ennently constitutional and consequently national in
It's principles and policy. but it is ssu under the gui
dance of abe experienced and conservative states.
men.
james Buchanan hes been intimately associated
with the political history of his country Tor many
years. and has played proud aud patriotic part on
the stage Of events both in the councils CT The nation
aud at foreign courts He is advanced III age beyond
that period when ambition may oserleap prudence
o! patriotism may be impaired, under the lniuence
of partizan prejudice. Naturally above the arts
of den!agogue, he is incapable OF partlaty TO any
people, State, or section, at the expense OF the
public good. His mind is clear comprehensive aud
vigorous. linbued with true republican principles.
with an accurate conception OF the spirit and struc
ture Vi government, experienced in its practical
workings, devoted TO the Union nnd il possible, sti.i
more devoted TO lhe Constitution, h- is AT the proper
post, and at the time, too, when such services az
few can render are needed by The nation.
Lewis Cass, the Secretary Of State, is also endow-
ed with extraordinary intellect, aud, like the Presi.
dent, is patriotic iu purpose rs liz is ripe in ex'
n"r;.nna With all his wisdom and discretion. and
years he is still infused with stirring spirit Of pro.
gress, and is worthy representative Of our gov
ernment as it "a now, and should ever be,
far foreign policy ia considered- ust TO all
nations but jealous Of encroachment upon our insti-
tutions, or tnst territory OF the American continent
over which we expect 10 extend them. And so with
every other member Of the Cabinet. They are all
national men, educated in constitutional schools and
each Of them is admirably adapted 10 his respective
sphere. With such combination Of patriotism, ex,
per.nce, stateslnanship, and sterling republican prin-
cpes 10 regulate the affairs of the nation for the
next four years, there truly good ground for hope,
that fanaticism will be frowued down. and the Union
yet placed beyond the danger Of disruption.
But in order TO relieve the Administration of EN-
barrass ment, and allow him whom the American peo
pie have placed at the helm in the ssveres Storm to
do justice to himself aud to his country there nurt
be Democratic Congress TO sustain him. Within
the next two years it is impossible to tell what i'm.
portant isues may arise between this aud other
countries, what monsrous events may transpire
within the limits of this Union. At present we are
gliding along gaantly and p!osperously, with no
other incidents TO disturb the public peace than such
AS may be expected in republican country Of such
vast dimensions rs this. But that there is a storm
brewing in the North, it requires no experienced
vigator OF the political to le
Abolitionsm is far from being apahetic in antici-
patton Of the Presidential election in 1860. The az
tonshing vote in favor Of Fremont, acted upon the
appetiies Of the fanatics of the North, like human
blood upon hungry hysna. And they will never
abate their phreuzy until they either overpowered
by the popular voice at the ballot-boI, buried in
the battle field, after they have accomplished disco
luton OF the Union.
This ia most exciting and important juncture in
our national affairs. The Administration, if aided by
conservative Congress, may be enabled to prepare
the country for successful resistance 10 the assault
in 1860. And, indeed, We cherish the hope that all
will yet be well, unless the next House Of Represen
ta,ves is such as cmbarruss rather than encourage
and support the Administration in its patriotic poll.
cy.
There is little doubt that the few now necessary TO
complete the complement, and make the next Con.
gress Democratic, will be returned by those States
u which elections are soon to be held.
The storm still murmurs in the distance. But there
are cheering signs of fairer weather.