The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1841-01-16
PILOT & TRANSCRIPT.
From he New York E1p ess.
JANUARY IO.
CINcINNATI, Jan. 5, rs

far as | understand them) if have not the
power to tell you what ere facts.
II was but yesterday that L noticed in some
eastern paper, statement in substance as fol-
lows:-"We learn from high and authentic
source, that General Harrison intends pOsitl-
UeLy to appoint Thaddeus Stevens, P. M. Gene
raj, and Sol. Van Renncelaer, Collector Of New
York. T. ii. Burrows of Pa. is now at North
bend, and General Harrison has declared TO
him that he WiH make the appointment in queS-
hoR." Now there is not a Uord of truth IN all
this high and authentic Information. General
Harrison, so far from making promises of office
or even giving to his nearest and dearest
friends the least encouragement, either ex-
press or implied, will not so much as listen to
any one-no matter whom-when asking for
Office, either for himself or friend; or in fact
read letter, knowing it to be an application
for office. In this matter he is firm and decided
he will pay no. attention to such applica-
tions.until after he is installed into the singh
office" to which the people have elected him
and then such application must come through
the proper departments and in all cases the
most successful will be those who are judged
the most honest ana: capable. The General does
not subscribe to the doctrine, ''that to the vic
tors belong the 3poils," he goes into the Presi-
dental Chair as the President ofthe nation and
not of party-and if any enc thinks that there
is to be general clearing out of all minor Of
fee holders, and their places filled by Wings,
he is wofully mistaken.
All now in office who are honest and faithful
and have devoted themselves exclusively TO the
performance of their duty-with an eye single
to the public good-and have in no case brought,
or attempted to bring, "the influence of their
Office in conflict with the freedom of elections"
will doubtless be retained. Such is my opin.
ion, without speaking authoritively, of Gen.
Harrison's views. 1t is said, that the College
of Electors of Pennsylvania took the liberty of
recommending Mr.. Stevens for Post Master
General; and, Notwithstanding the high person
al regard which Gen. Harrison is known 10 en-
terrain for the individuals composing that Col
lege-precluding any doubt OF the integrity of
their motives-yet it is equally true, that he
did not recognize their right officially to recon-
mend, and declined receiving the letter they
sent him. He doubtless considered, that if col
leges OF electors could successfully recommend
candidates to be appointed by the President
they had assembled 10 elect-itWould be throw
ing open wide door for corruption, intrigue,
and management-he therefore could give no
countenance to the precedent-by which he
acted up to his well known character for ster.
ling integrity and Roman virtue. Gen. Harri-
son cannot knowingly do wrong. A more hon
est and disinterested patriot never lived. l
have had the honor of his acquaintance for
nearly twenty years, aad l have never known
a man of more purity of heart. He has firm
ness and decision as we'll as honesty and virtue,
with intellect and talents equal to any man in
the nation.
Ialso notice that some Importance is attached
to articles emanating from the Cincinnati press,
in the newspapers east of the mountains; it seems
to be supposed that our editors speak by author
ity. This IS great mistake; there is news
paper, or individual, presume, that is authoriZ.
ed to speak for the General, or that knows any
ticularly who are, or who arc not to be, or have
been, offered a seat in the Cabinet, than you do.
When the President elect speaks through a news
paper, it will be in such way as will leave no
doubt as to authority. The various speculations
OF all newspapers--both here and elsewhere-are
doubtless, so far as the General is concerned,
perfectly gratuitous, No authority whatever
has been derived from him for the speculations
they have made.
It is undoubtedly true that Daniel Webster is
to be Secretary of State; John ]. Crittenden At
torney General, and Thomas Ewing Post Mas
ter General. The Secretaries ofthe Treasury,
War and .Novy are not yet filed, and will net
be before the General reaches Washington.
General Sol Van Rensselaer, was removed from
the Post Office at Albany by Mr.. Van. Buren, for
opinion sake; he did not Uote for him for Pres
ident, and consequently was unfit to hold the
petty office of Post Master-even if he, did peril
his life for his country. 1t would seem highly
appropr late to replace the venerable old soldier
where he was before prescription overlook him.
That the President will feel it his duty, as we'll
as pleasure to do this, have no doubt; at any
rate. do net think he is thought of for Collect
or of New York.
Seine papers have said that Colonel Todd OF
this City is to be Secretary sfWar-this runour
is without any foundation, Ohio has the Presi-
dent and Post Master Overwhelmingly the
Attorney GeneTal-that is enough for these
States. No other important appointments will
he conferred, presume, on citizens west of the
mountains. New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia,
and probably other States, will claim to be repre-
scented in the Cabinet.
Gen, Harrison leaves here for Washington on
or about the 18th of this month. Tic goes by
stage via Pittsburg, where he has accepted an
invitation to spend asday OF two. Mrs. Harri-
son, being in bad health, will nor GO on before
spring.
w. H. H. Taylor, Esq, a son-ir-law of the
General, it, is said, will accompany HIM to Wash
ington to act as his Private Secretary. Mr. Tay-
Tor is an accomplished Virginian, possessing tai
ents of high order, well educated, and highly
esteemed by all who have the pleasure of his ac-
auamtanee, ] do not think the General will
reach Washington mu oh before the first of Feb
uafy; he wishes, after remaining there a few
DAVIS. 10 make short. visit to Virginia l think
& not improbable that Col. Pepdleton, our MEM
Der electto Congress, will accompany HIM to
Washington.
1t is likewise stated in some papers, that
Gen Harrison will visit Boston before the 4th
Of March This is erroneous The General,
knew, is extremely anxious to visit New En-
gland, he never having had that Pleasure,-but
he will now postpone his visit for year or two
ILLINOIS
The State Bank, and the State Credit, are
the matters which appear to be engrossing most
Of the attention Of the Legislature of Illinois,
In the Bank, the State owns ss2, 10000 stock.
about three iftbs Of its whole capital, whereas
-he h.s hnt aav~n nut OF the sixteen Directors.
The House has therefore instructed the Stand
ing Committee on Banks to inquire into the
expediency OF providing for the appointment OF
five additional Directors ON the part OF the State
that the power holding majority of the stock
NAV not be controlled by that holding minori-