Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-10-25
The Next Presidency.

The Next Presidency.
From all parts of the Union, and from all
parties, there appears an unmlstakabIe lndlca-
ton that Honest Abe Lincoln is to be the oc-
cupant of the White House after the 4th of
March next. In some campaigns it is difficult
to definitely determine what the result is to be
1t was so in Sc, but not so in 50, nor is it sol
now. Everybody knew how the election would
terminate in 1852, as there was such an over
wholming outburst of popular feeling in favor
OF poor Pierce as not to be mistaken; but four
years later the contest assumed different as
pcct-more doubtful, with but slight indica-
tons as to the final result, until the elections in
Pennsylvania and Indiana, which resulted in
favor Of the Democrats, and the confidence of
the Republicans was materially shaken. But
now these States are all in favor of the Repub-
Leans, and there is not u possibility Of a de-
feat Newspapers opposing the Republicans
are modifying their assertions, and preparing
their party for Waterloo defeat, by borating
the other wing of their forces as having
=" brought defeat to the party" Ohlce-holders
ate trembling in their shoes, and their notions
seem also to be unsettled in regard to politics,
with significant squint toward the improperly
Of an election by the House of Representatives.
They believe in election by the people, by all
means
With all these conclusive evidences in favor
Of the Republican party, what is there to be
considered? Arc the Republicans going into
the occupancy of the Government depart
ments without reflection and consideration of
the responsibilities and difficulties attending it
The transfer of patronage, honor, place and
power from one party and set Of men 10 an
other, is no small or insignificant affair. There
will also be hundreds of applicants, all but one
of which must, Of course, be disappointed
Have those looking to the emoluments of these
posts, in case Of a Republican success, weighed
carefully the effect of disappointment in their
expectations? Will they just as cordially sup.
port an Administration; which has not needed
their supposed claims upon it? Will they seek
its prosperity and success, or will they magnify
real or imaginary errors in attempts at dis
grace? All the ideas of perfection, of place
and emolument cannot, of course, be realized
But there are many who will succeed, and b.
the recipients of honors who will be migrate
full and unworthy, disregarding the Importance
and responsibility of their posts Such mer
will do more to disgrace the Administration
placing them in power than its avowed enemie
There will be another influence at work, boun(
to magnify every error, create dstrust, and, i
possible, lead the Administration into Difficult
ties. Against all these evils it will be necesSa.
ry to keep constant watchfulness, and it will
be almost a miracle if, with these evils, GnC
the natural arrangements Of luke-warm hearts
it meets with any considerable degree of sue
cess. There will, however, one great step b
gained-a prompt rebuke of Fillibusterism
and rigid enforcement of our laws against tn
Slaye-Trade, and with the natural influence c
the Government, its appointing power and of
Gals, in favor Of Freedom in the Territories
will give such a preponderance to the principle
Of Freedom, that the curse Of Slavery ca
never again get such an absolute control of tn
Legislative power. The agitation Of re opel
ing Of the layc-Trade, and the extension
Slavery, will cease, and the energies Of the N,
ton ,andof Congress, be devoted toa proper deyc
opment and protection Of the resources of IL
Nation. Weshall however, naturally look for IL
accomplishment of muchmorc than can possib
be brought about. We must bear in mind Il
fact that there will DO the Vaccinations of
strong, harras5lng and bitter enemy to contql
with. Every measure of the Administrator
whether wise or unwise, will be prounced upo
with the avidity of hungry wolf. Eve
conceivable trap will be sprung, and every
fort made, to prevent the measures and succc
Of the Administration and VIC shall not
disappointed if the wheels Of Government a
found at a dead lock for half the time Of its c
istence. We shall be mistaken, however,
thcpeople do not sooner or later sec that t
measures and principles Of the party are ca
led out