Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-04-03
Ete Gomatit1tiaMaI asafia.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, APRIL 1, 1929.
THE "BRILLIAN2, CABINET."

We are inclined to repose some condolences in the
following very interesting specuations, of CORES
pondent of the Pittsburg Statesman. We believe
with him, that Mr.. Cal,oun's influence has secured
majority, i'll the ''brilliant cabinet at Washington
but by 40 means an Gscendeacy. We believe that
Mr.. Van Buren, is more than ma.ch Cor 4 regiment
ofsuch men Iugharl, Branch, Eaton ami Barry,
ind that the Vice Presidcu. chucllcs socn when
he fattcrs hiu1ss that the auabcr of his dependents
III the cabinet, viii seizure its influence in favor OF his
election. Van Duren Will check mate him. and the
only doubt Is If he does not at the time, check
,naie himself If Nix. i:uren's superior address,
stabshesbis influence in the cabinet {ni every body
knows that the President is not able to stand alone,
but must have friendly shoulder to lean upon lie
must become responsible fur the Of the Co
vernnient. II the President throws his sword into
the Tariff scale, or the Anti Tariff scale-NIr Y. 3.
will have to be thanked blamed i1r ii and the dis
position Of the great questions now pending before
the nation, must determine whether his ascculepcy
i'll the cabinet, shall rebound to his profit loss.
That he is pleased with the materials of the cabinet
have doubt; first, because HtrcIles looked
larger by the side OF Hyias; and secondly, because
while he expects from the weakness of Inglam & Co.
TO have the chief influence, he hopes from the fact
that Mr.. Calhouns partzans have the Bumbers, 10
make them and him bear MI unpleasant responsible
ty. The fox cunning he Is, sometimes ont ma
nouvres himself Il will be difficult TO persuade the
people of the y. States that in cabinet composed
of Van Barren, lnghani, Erancii, Eaton AM Barry,
Mr. Van Bnren is not the principal hand at the bel
lows and if hts pride is attcred at the distinction, he
must likewise prepare to shoulder the responsibility
which that distinction Imposes He must not hope
MIA flrco a fast arJ fro
administration prove fortunate and successful one
this responsibility may be repaid in the way most
coveted by the Secretary northumberland all al
low it to have made had startie Hon. Secretary
may wish himself again safely ensconced behind the
Albany Regency. Time will sflew. AS 70 the Pres
iaent he Is the Circuit ogu only to be kept for &C.
chsional show. No man suspects him OF the design
the capacity of taking any efficient part in public
business. The frogs asked Jupiter for King, aud
he heard the petition.
The author oftllc letter has conceived rather exaC-
gurated opinion of AR Van Burens abilities. Where
shall we look for the of those abilt;es
What great measure has be originated, WHAT i1-
ns system has he taken by the hand and identified
with his name and his FAME? What bencfccnt scheme
estate or national policy has he reared perccon'
Ibne. a speech OH the Judiciary, or on the Papa-
rhDts of Mr.. Van Burtn's agency in the national
crincfis He is distinguished, but for nothing that
aads to the solid fame Of his country or the arlco.
ration OF IFS condition. He is distinguished for per-
saa1t Succession successfully threading the nrazcs
Of New York politics. and bending her heterocene-
Gus and discordant politicians TO concur in one great
and never relaxed purpose--bis o.nn a9yance,se -
rs party fugeman, his success in drilling has been
ldnrivalled. IN discovering the views and weak sides
6f others, in concealing his own sentiments behind an
ipcnetrablc mask Of unwavering self.possrssion in
discovering and bending to his purpose the leading
passions Of whoIHsovor he chose to study or sought 10
gain, in address of !nanncrs--in al these Qualities
Dir. Van Burcn is without I;yal. DO these consfi-
tte the great man' Arc these qualities compati5ie
with the character cf Il really great man: o. arc
they rather tire characteristics of mere iaiyiraate-
OF eo~fier, rather than stntealr-- De Retts
Converting to his own profit and asgrandizemeDt
The passions and vices Of court rather than Rich
Ecu, sacrificing all for glory and astonishing and asi.
tatm9 Europe, BY tle imnensity Of his designs, and
the terrific energy Of his actions? The world is prone
10 measure men by sGcuess---aH2 where the thing
accomplished deliberately conceived and prose-
ciFted amidst difficulties in other words where sue
cess is the effect of effort. and not Of fortune 1.-The
standard IS good one. IF we weigh Mr. Van Bill
ren By the moro s'lcc2ss that has attended him he
inust be contrac! 10 COMMON man---if we look lii,
tic more closely into things, VIC shall Gnd that fer
much Of that success be lbs boon indebted to rir-
cunstonces and tina: where it is the result If flint il
was sort Of effort requiring FOR its successful irec
ton no higher qualities than GOODNESS, selposgc ION
aTIi tact, which is Only more rbfred aud delicate
sense Of the fitness ofthings. In brief, he is eu
ming but not sre9t man.
from Co1respcHdont oThe TitteJure Siqieaa,an.
'Wosfoeto,r, .lrarct I'm 1922.
Fhc nev cabinet is formed aud the Calhoun rgr,,
f1c afoffv, Int