Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-03-20
MIR. PolIx,s Cabinet.

The new cabinet is formed and il is able one,
composed Of men wis have distinguished themselves
IN public life.
The place of Secretary Of State is filed by Mr..
Buchanan, experienced politician, prudent circum-
sPect, watchfnl observer of the course and yara-
tons of public opinion, persuasive in debate, and pos
seSsed of those talents which supposed peculiarly
to fit M. for the direction Of diplomatic affairs bls.
Buchanans views of one important question of policy
the laying Of protective duties, differ from those
which entertained by the majority of his party,
but they agree with the opinions held by the mass of
both parties in Pennsylvania. Mr. Bucllanan has
been Of the democratic competitors for the nonl
lnaon of his party to the highest place in the gift of
the American people, and we presume has not gwen
up the expectation of one day reaching that distnc
ton.
The Secretary of the Treasury. Mr.. Walker
native of Pennsy lvania, transplanted Mississippi
is known able barrister, and ingenious de-
batter in Congress. He Is man of much energy OF
temper asd force Ct character, and his views ON the
tariff question LIBERAL How far he may bring to
the discharge of his duties the patient industry
and the comprehensive and unrelaxing superiRtend-
encc which the administration Of the department
qHres, and without which lis affairs are sure to fat
into confusion Is yet to be seen but we are willing
to give him the benefit Of favorable antcipatons
The department of War is assigned to Governor
Marcy, who will discharge its duties with method,
diligence aad judgment, and VIII inform the country
of the condition of his department in well drawn.
sensible reports, fell of prudent and well considered
suggestions.
Mr. Bancroft is 10 have the charge of the Navy
Department, somewhat difficult task, inasmuch as
the gentlemen of the Navy not easily satisfied
We do not in the course of political experience,
recollect a Secretary of that Department, who was
popular with the Navy, r. Bancroft, for years
past, has mingled political pursuits with his literary
in at least equal quantities. and has spoken impress
sively and written brilliantly upon political ques
lions as he ever did upon any other If he will listen
to the calm voice of his inner judgment, without al
lowing himself to be dazzled by any of the false lights
of the moment which are constantly flashing before
the eyes of public men, he will administer the affairs
of his department with high credit. There is scope
enough In lis duties for all the natural activity and
ardor of his temperament.
Mr.. Cave Johnson, ths new Postmaster General. is
rather conservative in his notions concerning
that department than could wish, and voted
against the postage bill which was passed at the last
session. But he is of proved and infexble hon
esty, WHO viii tolerate official delinquency, and
will be vigiant 10 that every under him does
his duty.
Mr.. Mason, the late Secretary of the Navy, has the
place of Attorney General which is construed by
to imply, that having held Office under MIR. Tyler is
no disqualification for Office under Mr.. Polk provided
the candidate be otherwise Unexceponable. We have
no disposition TO find fault with this doctrine.
There are many of us, no doubt, who would not
have made up the cabinet precisely Mr.. Polk has
done, and many, doubt who will think it night be
greatly improved by two omissions and substi-
tuGons Mr. Polk, however, is experienced in public
life well acquainted with the characters of public
men, and must select his counseors and assistants in
the executive Office, according to his views Of their
fitness encountered be is with the entire response
bllity for their conduct in ofice-N. Y. Post