Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-05-30

srRArIoN.-The formation Of the new Brit
ish Cabinet and Of a new Administration, has
excited considerable speculation in this coun-
try, and many and various are the opinions that
have been offered relative to the subject. The
opposers of Mr.. Canning predict, that his popu-
iaufy with the King will be Of but short dura-
ton, whilst his friends, and the friends Of Catho-
lie emancipation, predict that it will be Of long
continuance, and decidedly popular.
Although we Of America are not to be affect
cd immediately, by the political affairs of Eng
land, still We shall feel remotely, and directly,
whatever Affects the policy of Great-Bitain.-
Ard il is natural for us to look with some anx-
iety at her movements. II is almost idle to
predict the fate Of Mr. Canning's administra-
ton, but from what it is composed, We are OF
opinion, that il will be short-ived; and il he
continues TO assume the arrogant and naughty
domcanor towards this country, which he has
beretoforc Assnsed, We shall not care how soon
he is ,smoved from the Prime Ministry.
1t appears to us, if we may be allowed to
express an opinion on such subject, that Mr..
Canning has formed his Cabinet Of unstable
materials, and the individuals he has selected,
considered as politicians and statesmen, ARE gen.
orally of mushroom growth, and have been
chosen, simply because they are his particular
personal friends. This smells of aristocracy,
and shows design, which is so evident to all,
that it cannot be misunderstood.
THE MARQUIS OF ANGLEsEA, Master Of
the Ordnance, is a man Of small talents, and
was never distinguished for any particular act OF
consequence, and is said to be a timid and time
serving politician, who dares not take stand,
unless he have hacker, who will take the re-
sponsibility Of his acts. upon his own shoulders.
And although Mr.. Canning may use him as best
suits his purposes and convenience, he cannot
rely upon him in the hour of difficulty and dan
ger. Such man is not wanted, and should
not be trusted in an administration, which goes
into operation. with host opposed to 1t, and
which host is determined TO put it down.
Lohp GRANVILLE, Secretary OF State tor
Foreign Affairs, is not remarkable for his tai
cnts, and has always been very unpopular. But
a, he will act under the immediate inspection of
tie Premier, he may be made TO suit the pnr-
poses Of the Prime Minister; but if he is to be
made tool Of, what confidence can there be
placed in him? At best, he is but poor tool,
and it is likely that Mr.. Canning will find him
such, before his administration has existed n
year
Mr.. HUsKIssoN, Secretary of State for the
Home Department, is well known in this coun-
try, for the vigorous stand he took in relation
20 the Corn Laws, and as an able man in de-
bate. 1t is a problem, however, whether he
will or will not be found an able diplomatis;
but as he is the determined friend of Mr.. Cam
ming. and will go at all lengths with him, it is
not unreasonable to suppose that he will be
lead by the Prime Minister. But should an
opportunity offer, which would enable him to
,quire fresh popularity, by opposing the lead
er, it is not unlikey he would do SO, even if it
were done, at the expense of principle. He has
always been considered a kind of popularity
hunter, and seeker OF golden opinions from
all sorts of men,"
THE EARL OF HARRowBY, President OF
the Council OF this noblcinan we know but
little, but that little inclincs US to an opinion,
that hc is not proper person for the Cabinet,
if rare talents and sound integrity, are essential
to those who form that body. few years since,
he held scarcely nominal place in the eyes
of the British pulic, and but for fortuitous cir
eumstances, would not havo been held up as
man of tnlents Some ten years ago, he was
famous as the acting agent in a singular trans
action, which did not rebound to his credit, and
which might, with propriety, have ranked him
among the Earl Johns of the age. Time has,
however, partially effaced the records of that
extraordinary affair; and We will not be the first
to revive it in country like ours, where NOR
ality and principle triumph over crimlnality'
80 common in older, and more vicious country's
If Mr.. Canning is satisfied with the Earl, VIC
ought to be; and we shall not, of course, take
any exceptions to the appointment.
Or THE DUKE OF CLARENCE, Lord
High Admiral, il is not necessary to say one
word. He is well known to our countrymcn,
as stupid old fellow, who has been coninu-
ed in the service Of tho country, merely to
please the King; and is wholly destitute Of all
the essentials, SO necessary to the Office he
fills.
We shall omit speaking Of the other men,
bcrs Of Mr.. Canning's Cabinet, as we have
not room allowed us to do SO; and in passing
by them, VIC will add, that the Prime Minis