The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-25
MR.. WEBSTER.


Articles have recently made their appearance
in two newspapers at New York, one Of them
originating here, charging upon the 6 Conserya-
,ves" the design of plot" TO drive Mr. Web
ster from the Cabinet. This is plot 10 isolate,
if possible, those who are designated in the pro
gramme Conservatives" Aside from the pre-
poslerousness Of any attempt from any quarter.
not having authority, 10 drire Mr. Webster out
of Office, the Conservativesn would never be
such idiotic tactcans, as 10 expect any other
result from assaults upon such man, than a
more fixed determination on his part TO remain
in. Many individuals may have expressed the
opinion, that Mr.. Webster would be more ac
ceptable to them as Minister at the Court Of ST
James, than Secretary Of State, but that there
is any concerted action on the pant of the Con
servatlves, or even any general interchange Of
opinions among them on the subject, we utterly
deny. There are sundry persons, here and else
where, who are ex,r, mey fearful that the Con
servatives will receive more than their share Of
favor al the hands Of the new administration,
and hence employ themselves in DIGGING and
cross questioning them in the hope Of catching
some expression which may be possibly tortured
to their disadvantage. These men have now
discovered notable plot 10 blow up MIR. Web
ster, and have accordingly run 10 that eminent
gentleman and to the newspapers with the mar
vellous story, and will, no doubt, await, cap in
hand their desired reward in the shape Of some
humble Office. But their discovery, in the elias
steal language of Richie, will prove !. mares
nestn
Neither Mr.. Webster nor the Conservatives
will be moved or affected one jot by all this iii
tie tattle, nor will any plot Of Locoiocos in dis
guise succeed in dividing or breaking up The
united party of the administration. We must
silence the rumors on this subject, at once, by
announcing that nothing can induce Mr.. Web
ster to leave the Cabinet. He will not 60 10
England, nor would he be disposed TO go if he
were out of the Cabinet. The President, and
his Cabinet, are perfectly harmonious, entertain
for each other the highest respect and conside-
ration, and concur in all their efforts to promote
the best good Of the country. The Cabinet is
as nearly "unit" now, as it ever was in the
most halcyon days of Gen. Jackson's power
And we feel quite safe in ing, that the coun-
try will find, when the authentic evidence of
their labors shall be spread before Congress,
that, the administration OF public affairs is en-
trusted TO able, patriotic, industrious and efici-
ent hands.
Upon the demise Of General Harrison, il was
natural enough for many to suppose that there
might possibly be change in the system of the
public administration. Considering the geogra-
phical atIinities Of Messrs. Tyler and Webster.
and their known views in times past, we were
not surprised that speculations were freely in
dulged as TO the probable effect Of Mr.. Ty.er's
accession. These. speculalions were not con-
fined TO this country. Mr.. Walsh, in his last
letter from Paris, abiding to the death Of the
President, remarks that "ihe majority of news
papers predict an immediate and thorough
change OF domestic and foreign system, a dis
solution and decomposition Of your Cabinet,
and particularly the continued exemption Of
French products from duties, &cn
We well remember that extensive consterna-
lion pervaded the public mind in this country az
m moment of Gen. Harrison's DEATH which
was nv relieved until Mr.. Tyler's friendship for
'ne P'eseh' -abinet, and his general views Of
governmental po'cy were promulged. We are
now happy TO find IT,. he has seen NO c,use =
modify his regard for the ,h;ne, &c o.. u.
rison's choice, nor the genera .;..;~,sr
ton in the administration which . -,
IN his address. But the truth is, the ..onl. :,
large are not so much interested in the p.
who occupy place as in the measures TO be adop.
ed. They wish to be let alone in the quie, pur-
suit of their avocations, and such policy as is
necessary for the government they desire should
be clearly defined and permanently fixed. They
are tired Of the eternal din about Office and sick
of experiments and fluctuations.