Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-03-15
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Order reisns In wansw." Jaaes X. Polk for .
fe-eeeon la that view aud with tina, resolve he drew up
his inaugural and framed his Cabinet Bsntou. Wright and
Buchanan lay down oil claims the succession In lsls
order TO be the ruling spirit Of the two erm, and
Stevenson to be sighted and great South Csronsn and
his clique of Nulli6ers 10 be pitched overheard!
James X. Polk Ia thoroughbred politician, possessing
shrewdner-, tact and caution remarkable degree VIVA,
cares he for professions lie will swallow then, any day.
or hcur. IL he profit by wheeling the right abou, face.
In isa0 who denounced and abused General Harrison for
refusing Ia make known his sentiments upon al questions.
more than James X. Polk Bu, the momen, he saw tina,
capital could be made by pursuing such course himself
regardless Of all dsnuuciaons upon that bead pursued
u: IL Was wei known 10 soue. ten days before his
vurson. that his inaugural would contain repetition Of
hs declaration made In his acceptance OF the Baltimore
nomnson that he would serve elected, but four years.
lteonain.d aonc. lie eish, years-ii he
can.
GIes, i the uibulaon among the Stevenson mon aud
the Calhoun the tounsuon o: the Polk cabinet
Src the last received Richmond Enquirer and the Char
lestn Mercury The old gentleman Of the former sheet
gnwls and sSnmbles 10 be sure smooth aud honsycd
words enough, but still grcwls and gumbes. lie begs
state 10 Mr. Pokand advise him and hs cabinet upon
tbs point and upon thst-exptesses his fears-poin out
the dangers acknowledgements 9aaafs ss OF his cha
raeoiise ys-and amos, that he hopes all will, 10
Ig,, aud that he sincerely believes Mr. Polk do
eht lie tesrs TO do than parade these old
time givngs out, harm might Of his pet Ste
Nehson. preeent, Mr. Folk may look what
hc saws Us threats cosxngs, both he pese
Should lac look upon in both Of hcec lights and thereby
appoint Andrew Stevenson Minister England he will
be forthwith the htc fellow the Ancient OF the
Enquirer has found he first discovered the peculiar
sweetnes ct MIR. Van Buren,
A. for the Mercury rdicules laughs and denounees
the course laid down by Mr. Polk in his inaugursl-par.
caty on the subjects Ut the Tariff aud Internal Improve
ments 10 says that OF great subjects he e.
hbs oracular nlcnse-on the other; otacuar nonsense
Observe where the chvalry will be in a twclyemonth
rO lnan nd IA. ~.
building up they certainly ing auxiaries in pull.
hing down party!
Mr. Calhoun Left here yesterday evening Tor his home in
South Carolina. Hundreds of "modern democrats"
asked II they would go his hotel and him. None
Of them went They pleaded excuse, that sach
Mr.. CahOun's position towards Mr. Polk it sight prsu.
dice their prospects 10 the Great Caonan mark
ed honor. But few there aud they mostly Wings.
who called to bid him farewell. and wish him long life AID
happiness.
Those who believe hi. Administration will not practice
prescription, do know the materials OF which is com.
posed Mr.. Matthew ST. Clair Clark, the Sixth Auditor
Mr. Peassnon, the Fh Mr. Penrosc, the Solicitor the
Treasury, Mr.. McCuob the Comptroller MIR. Miller. the
Second Assistant Postmaster General and perhaps others
OF similar grade will have Go. MIR. John s. Skinner,
the Third Assistant Postmaster General possibly keep
hs place. for he has always been sort Of Jackson Arm
strong Donelscn Polk Enough Van Buren, man,
and besides. II he chooses, WELD powerful pen for
or against party.
filled by Mr. Miller, John Tylers brother n.law John B.
Weller Of Ohio. OF the late Congress- has been applicant
but Yields II Is said favor Of General Hunt of Ohio the
trJtheT-in-law Of Gov. Cas-. General Hunt nc wor.
thy man, and hero the spot Ex-Governor Cleveland
Of Connecticut IL pushing hard Tor the place Col
Gardner. formerly Sixth Auditor, will. Gnd odgd; TO Re.
provided or.-perhaps he will be rensiaied in his old
place. Amos Kendall nominated for the City Pos,mas-
Iershp. may be rejected.
The Consulship Havsna. very valuable place. now
filled by the Hon. Mr. Campbell OF Alabama, formerly
Unonst Representative IN Congress from South Carolina
busiy sought after by many aspilans-among Others
Andrew Jackson Smith. ESQ., OF louisiana who will pro-
badly get the appointment He is represented To be gen.
ueman OF hne talents great courage and industry, and the
Of brave officer who served under Old Hickory l,
is also said that General Jackson strongly recommended
Mr. Smith for the place in question.
IL ~ presumed that the general march OF turn ia this
city will taken up the first day Of month. March
came in like a lamb it may go out like lon great
there in office here, both Wings and L)cofocos
who richly deserve be turned for their bad propen.
sities-some dishonest debauched fraudulent,
some gambling some loshng and more incompetent ine
eienI and indecent.
good story is told OF Office hunter mechanic Of
this civ. who applied Cave Johnson for place in the
Post Office Department few days ago. Understand the
applicant tells the himself after this lie called
Mr. Johnson with letters vi and intro
ducon Mr.. Dallas, Gen. Dromgoole, and other lead
ing OF the party ana told his tate TO Post
General The latter unc,ionary listened all that
the applicant had about his tolls and troubles hair
breadth scapes IN riding parts VI Maryland and Virgil
ria to distribute kend,s Tracts and other proper docu
mens and talk politics al a dead loss OF his time aud
money, and then scanning him with hrs Keen penetrating
him there vacancies, and he could prescribe
"Wtai." said the applicant. IAN To have nothing after
doing all that have done the good csusei Are not
the Wings TO he turned OUT"
'ouy say your chance for office in this Depart
bad one, sir" replied Mr.. Johnson. No doubt you
have good occupation. Why follow it, and cease
thinking OF being polite,n which might ruin you"
But" return the applicant in offended tone, "you.
when in Congress- for prescription; though you
have got your boots TO TT you don't what be-
Of poor devils, who helped you do the work
which gave you the high place you hold is this your
boosted democracy As for my occupation get no
employment at IT, the business Is too dull"
"Oh, my dear sir" rejoined Old Cave. ego To Oregon
there is fine opening in that country for oil
prising young men who cannot find employment, ~ the
old country"
The applicant sloaped, muiiefng thunder against the
practical democracy OF his pary-and the Post Mas.
General got rid VI whose looks perhaps he
did not like.
Poor Charles A. Wicki, how he takes his dismissal
IN heart You can't conceive how enagned and dsappon.
ted he is "Scryed him right" the conceiied turn. coat
y,