The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-02-27
THE CABINET.
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.
From Me AIbany lN. 10 Erening .Journ.

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and good men-men distinguished alike for their in
tegrty talents experience and devotion to public inte
rests.
The Secretary Of State is STATESMAN emnently
qualified ior the high National trusts committed 10
him. II is wise as It is just that the first mind in
the Republic should be charged with its Diplomatic
responsibilities The station heretofore occupied by
Thomas Jefferson James Madison, and John Quincy
Adams falls appropriately and gracefully upon DANIEL
WEBsTER.
The Secretary Of the Treasury il endowed by ma
ure and habits with the enlarged views the practical
knowledge, and the indomable energy that is requr
ed to discharge the herculean labors of that Depart
ment Thomas EWING is a sefmade man. He grew
up amid the noble Forests which, like himself have
yielded their native dominion to the progress of Guilt
walton and the sway of Letters and Laws. The man
who, in his early youth, worked for eight dollars
month as Woodman" in Ohio, is to stand al
the head of the Treasury Department Of this mighty
Republic! Such is the reward of worth, integrity
and patriotism such the grateful and glorious illus
tration Of the principles OF seD-gorernment
JoHN BELL, the Secretary at War, Is an estmable
and gifted son of Tennessee. He has been for l6
years able and upright Representative Of the Peo
pie in the House Of Representatives. Originally an
ardent friend and supporter of Gen Jackson he, with
the venerable and lamented Judge White and the
generous and chvaric Bailie Peyton boldly abandon
ed the Administration when the President, bcgued
from his duty by the malign influence" of Van Blu
rem, commenced that series of Experiments" which
have proved so " Destructive to the People, the Gov
eminent and the Nation.
JonN j. CRITrESpEN the Attorney General, is
lineal devoted son of patriotic whole hearted Ken
lucky who is richly entitled by his personal virtues
and public service and emnently qualified by his high
Professional rank and attainments for the place TO
which he has been assigned.
| Francs GRANGER the Postmaster General, goes
| from our own New York, and will worthiy represent
the Empire State" in the Councils of the Union.
He has been, from the beginning to the end Of Van
Buren, raisruie its firm, unring, Incorporating and
devoted opponent In all the vicissitudes of party;
disaster than in triumph; in storm more than
in shine, Francis Granger has stood firmly by his
friends and his principles In every sentiment he has
uttered citizen in all that he has said and in
every he has recorded, Representative in the
Halls Of State and National Legislatures he was
influenced by devotion to the rights and Interests OF
the People and the welfare and glory OF the Republic
| Mr.. Granger possesses personal knowledge of IL
duties of the Genere Post Office acquired while his
father who placed at the head of that Depart
ment by Jeferson) was bringing ORDER out OF CHAOS,
which will greatly facilitate the useful discharge OF his
duties His life and character are sufficient guaran-
tees that these duties will be discharged with an no.
and independent regard to every rghtiu interest
/ Mr. BADGER, the Secretary of the Navy, comes
| from North Carolina, State whose patriotic devotion
to sound prncpesa State that is always to he relied
when the country is in its utmost per--Iichly en-
titles her to be represented in the Cabinet Mr.
Badger, though " unknown to fame abroad holds
elevated position at home. He recommended to
Gen. Harrison by the Legislature of his State and is
highly esteemed by her able delegation in Congress
From he Philadelphia Standard.
A stronger and more efficient cabinet it would have
been difficult 10 select. The name of Daniel Web
alone would be a sufficient voucher for its strength
and durability We do not believe that since the
time Of Gen. Washington, the country was ever
gaced with such Secretary of State both as regards
his qualifications as statesman and his position be-
! fore the country and the world. Indeed doubt
whether America has produced man on whose
intellectual power she had much to be proud
as Of this noble son of the North What contrast
between Daniel Webster and Mr.. Forsyth; and how
important for the destiny of the United States is such
change just at this critical crisis of our negotiations
with England What strength will not that single
name lend to all our diplomatic rclations4 Mr. Web
sters genius is not merely American it belongs to the
TO the world his speeches and arguments, translated
into all European languages, forming the delight and
instruction of every nation. We expect from Mr..
Webster nothing less than complete settlement of
the Northeastern Boundary question, and OF the right
OF search claimed by Great Britain and fully per
suaded that he is not the be satisfied with such
an answer as this The English Government declines
discussing this question; nor would British minis
ter return such answer to the inquiry Of Daniel
Webster This could only have happcnedto Mr.. Van
Buren,, and be borne by him. IL Mr.. Webster should
succeed-and indeed we do not see how he fail in
ito settle permanently and definitely difficulties
with England the administration of General Harrison
will be the most brilliant since the time of the revou-
tionary struggle and Mr. Webster will have the merit
Of having achieved the second independence of
America
With regard to the other members Of the cabinet,
we have but a few remarks TO offer They are all
men Of the most distinguished talents and business
qualifications, and each admirably calculated for
their respective departments. We repeat it, better
selection could have been made by Gen. Harrison.
From he N. " Erening Signal
This is a strong cast Messrs Webster and Crit
tenden are leading members of the present U. D. Sc
nate; Messrs. Bell and Granger have long been emf
nent in Congress and distinguished in their respective
States Mr.. Bell Speaker Of the XVIII Con-
gress after the departure of Mr. Stevenson for Eng
land Mr. Grangeri is the son of Gideon Granger, Mr..
Madison's Postmaster General, and was himself the
Anti Jackson candidate for Lieutenant Governor IN
1929 and for Governor in 1880 and 1892 receiving at
each for Governor than the full vote OF
his party. Mr. Ewing distinguished " D oe-
nator from Ohio, from 1881 to 1887, and was then
thrown out by unjustiabe Gerrymdndering OF
his State for the election of members of the Legisa-
| ture, whereby the Van Buren, party secured mao
rty in that body in defiance of popular majority Of
5000 against them. He is considered of the abest
lawyers and statesmen, and mot energetic business
| men of the mighty West AT twenty-five years OF
| ace he was a wood chopper at Kenawha Salt Works
! indeed, believe none of the members OF the new
Administration except General Harrison and Mr..
Granger enjoyed any advantages Of birth; and the
Generals unaccompanied by fortune.
From the Harrisburg (Pa) Chronicle.
| BY the above selection Of Gen Harrisons Cabinet
will be seen the return Pcnnsylvania-the State in
which he first named for the Presidency, the State
which first nominated him, and to which, more than
to any other all other States he is indebted for his
nomination by the National Convention-has re-
ceved for her friendship for him when his prospects
were almost hopeless This is the gratitude shown
to the true hearts and firm hands W hich adhered TO
him through veal and through wo, and sacrificed al
most every thing to his interests Perhaps Pennsyl-
vania may still continue to merit her fattering cha
racter Of : humble and unambous," under this ne
glcct, similar to that which it for her-perhaps
she may continue meekly to fight under the banner of