New-York tribune., 1841-09-18

ever since the appearance of Mr. Webster letter 10
Gales & Sea;on, but it ha. been crowded out from
day to day by matter of more pressing importance
The letter frsrn Washngtoa which we publish to-day
only confirms US in the opinions expressed beio"
The CABINET CHAvoEs.-We have heartily aP-
proved the course of AR. Webster in remaining IN
the Catiae, after the retirement OF nis colleagues
believing that considerations Of the highest Nation
al importance inpera,ively dictated the course ne
has taken. In saving this, sc BY no means imply
tina, no other man is fully competent to the dis
charge of the duties of Secretary of State, under
the most critical circumstances. But Mr.. Webster
has a Standing as Statesman on both sides Of the
Atlantic which very few Americans enjoy: his char
actcr and talents command a respect and esteem in
Europe which are of the highest consequence in the
presen; state of our relations with England he
profer and obtain terms Of adjustment which a new
man could not for the English viii believe that ne
but asks what is right, while people know that
he will submit TO nothing less than that; and even
those who have spent the summer n fouy reviling
and beling him as trucker a traitor would a.
heart regret to see his Department now confted to
any other man. If he were 10 resign and any other
man but Henry Clay be appointed in his stead,
the nation would feel that it had sustained serious
loss at a moment leas, opportunc-that from some
cause or other, the public interest had been put at
hazard by personal differences on points of compare
lively no moment. We have rejoiced, therefore.
that Mr.. Webster has remained at his post, and we
doubt not that he will be found fully competent
to the guardianship of the National rights and bis
own honor.
But arc not well pleased with the tenor of
his letter of Monday to the Editors ofthe National
Ineligencer, which appeared ii our last paper. 1t
Is intended to convey censure upon the
of his late colleagues in the Cabinet, and in
that aspect be at least in very questionable taste
Mr.. Webster Judges for himself, aud doub; not
Judges wor;hily; but when he judges others, ne
should bear in mind that the position, the treat
ment the feelings of those trial fora the crtera
upon which judgement is to be based His letter
10 the Intelligencer states that he has - seen
sufficient reasons for the dissolution of the late
"Cabnet," and that " if had to re-
sign my ofice should Eei have done SO without
giving the President reasonable notice. &c. &c.
We think all This were better unsad by Mr.. Web
ster What he mas SEEM We canno; positively say;
but ace have seen among other things, the following
We have seen the obnoxious Jacksonan claim
of exclusive Executive power in the President as
serted in behalf of President Tyler by the journal
most devoted to him in Washington, with the coro (
la.v that his Cabinet Ministers ought to reflect and
sustain his views resign their places.
We have seen inlimations in the same paper that
If the Cabinet could not agree with the President
they could easily escape all embarrassment by
signing e Do you that door ?D
we have seen disrcputable journal, Nhch has
VIGOROUSLY been honorcd with TOO large share Of
the Presidents consideration, and which is the
mouth-piecc of those who have grossly abused his
confidence, nosily clamorng for the resignation OF
the Cabinet, (Alr Webster iucuded,) accusing
them of meanness in clinging to their places, and
threatening that they would be kicked OUT If
they did not resign.
We have seen Tyler Congressman from Vir-
gina-elected as Wing, butopposing every Wing T
measure Of the Sesson-submit TO the House APP
provingly the Resolutions of Locs-Foco meeting /
in Louisa Co. declaring that they accorded in OPT
Mon with the Administration proper Go wit, John
Tvler) at the other end of the Avenue, (iNhite
House) but not with the Administration Improper,
(the Representatives of the People, at this end
Capitol The Cabinet were known to sympathisc
with the Administration improper-we had before
hoped the President did also
We have seou Loco-Foco blackguard from
Illinois take his seat in Congress one day, and the
mex, predict that the Pre.iden, would kick out his
Cabinet directly if they did not avoid the disgrace
by resgning.
So much for part of what we have seem and
which we have not seen rebuked BY the President
or any of his organs OF communication with the
public We have not seen what has transpired in
the Presidents Cabinet Councils and will speak
of them.
One word new of Mr.. Webster's position. There
are very many clamo,ing for his resignation Bat
to VIVA; end To resign noe is TO sacrifse him
self irredeemaby, and to no good purpose whatever
Mr.. Webster occupies position OF fearful rcsPon-
sbihty and peril. He stands virtually pledged to
the Country tina, the Administration OF John Tyler
shall in Spite OF seduc,ions ienlouses and abs;rac
tons, be WHlG Administration, and that salts
factory plan OF adjustment of the Currency Question
shall be proposed least approved. by the
President n; toe approaching Session. Should he
prove TO have been deceived in this his position is
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