Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-12-21

the premature agitation of which we may have
deprecated. Such is the case with the discussions
about the Cabinet Of Gen. Harrison. The follow
ing extract from the correspondence of "The Spy
in Washington" is too important to be overlook
ed. "The Spy in Washington" is Matthew L.
Davis, Esq.the well known intimate friend of Hen
ny Clay; and what Mr.. Davis states, therefore, of
MIR. Clays views and feelings in reference to the
new administration. can be implicitly relied upon.
We may add that we ourselves have the best rea-
sou to believe, that Mr.. Clay, in passing through
Baltimore expressed the hope that if MIR. Web.
ster were willing to take place ia the Cabinet, it
would be rendered to him, and he further observ-
ed that Gen. Harrison entertained the same views
on the subject with himself-BostOn Atlas.
GAN specualions, in reference to the Cabinet
are vain, and will be found in most instances, iif>-
sorry. There is no doubt that General Harrison
will listen respectfully, 10 the opinion of his friends
on this and every other subject but he will make
his own cabinet. He will judge for himself of
the qualifications and fitness of gentleman for
particular department, and make his selections ac-
cordingly. Much has been said on the subject OF
excluding Mr.. Webster and MIR. Clay. A differ
ent feeling pervades this atmosphere, and | am
inclined TO believe, Judging from the opinions of
those who are presumed TO be in the confidence
of the Generol,) that he enterains a different feel
ing.
& MIR. Clay, il is understood, will not accept of
any appointment at home abroad, On this
point he is said to be inAexbe. He will remain,
| believe, in the Senate of the United States, until
the new administration shall be launched and
fairly afoat, giving to the policy of the President
such support 8s may he consistent with his own
patriotic views, and lhat fame which he has so no.
bly, and so CALAMITY won, The viruence of the
party which has Just been overlooked, will con-
time for time. Messrs. Benton and Calhoun
will be rabid. Mr.. Clay will remain in the Senate
TO meet and combat their assaults, while in other
quarters, in his own happy manner, he will pour
oil upon the troubled sea.
"Whether Mr.. Webster will or will not be Of
lfered the Department of State, for which he is
prominently qualified, it is not for me to say
Butt may state the opinion which some of Gen.
llarrisons personal friends entertain and express.
They say that if Mr.. Webster will accept the of
flee of Secretary of State, or a FoSeign Mission,
he ought not 10 be neglected. The same language
is held by some of the most distinguished friends
of Mr.. Clay. That gentleman | have not seen
since my arrival in Washington. He has been in
Baltimore, but learn has returned this day the
city. From these "sgns of the times" have no
doubt Mr.. Webster may fill either the above sta
tons, if he peases.
"ln reference to subordinate appointments a
gentleman from Ohio related a remark made by
Gen. Harrison, with which | was amused. IL IL
be not strictly correct, the story is good one. -
Some person was conversing with the General on
the subject of. Office. He said he had received
various applications which he had filed, in the or
der of their dates and that at the proper time they
wou!dbe taken up,as they lay before him."The last
should be first and the first last" Thus, in mod
crate terms expressing his disapprohation of these
opportunities. Notwithstanding all that has been
said in New York TO the contrary, now incline to
the opinion that the President elect will not reac
? Washington until sometime in February"
4 THE SPY in WASHINGTON.