Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-12-28
VERMONT wATCHMAN STATE JOURNAL, DECEMBER 2s 1s48
GEN. TAYLOR.

n0lest Wing papes OF Louisiana, eudes to the
new administration, and expresses the opinion
that "those who have been active politicians, or
who have in any way made their Offices subser-
Went to party purposes will, of course, be all
removed-and those who have exhibited incapa-
city, neglect or unfathfulness 10 the discharge
OF their duty, will likewise, no doubt, share the
same fate." We have no idea, saws the Bulle-
tin, "that Gen. Taylor will interfere directly in
the removals or appointments, except of the
higher and more important iunctionaries. The
members OF his cabinet will be selected from cit
liens of the highest grade for character, talent,
standing and general firmness, and as he will
hold them responsible for the faithful discharge
OF the duties of their respective departments it
will be but just and reasonable that they should
have the privilege of designating what changes
they may consider necessary, and of recommen-
ding suitable persons for the subordinate places
under them"
The editor then aludes TO the Cabinet, says it
will be unit, that it will be Wing, and adds:-
"Who are the individuals that will be selected,
we are unable to say, simply because we are ig-
norant on the subject, and are unwilling to fol-
low The example of our neghbors in guessing ;
put we VIII venture an opinion, that .NeW Eng
land will present one member, Pennsylvania
another, (the glorious old Keystone, that has
has struck down the spoils party, deserves that
comptimentO and the South and the Vest each
another, and tina none will be taken either from
New York or Louisiana, as they have the Pres
ident and Vice President Further than this we
will not venture 'to guess "-BoSt. Alias.
0LjFThe New Orleans Bee, which may be
presumed to know the opinions of General Tay-
Tor in reference to the matter of which its editor
speaks, thus treats of the Boyd conversation,
that has made much noise in the North and
West, viz: that if the "North attempted to in
tertere with the question of slavery, he was for
drawing the sword and throwing away the scab.
bard"
"Who Mr.. S. G. Boyd may be, we know not,
bnt have no hesitation in denying that General
Taylor ever used the language ascrbed to him.
II is altogether foreign TO his habits to engage
in controversies on the slavery question, and he
is the last man in the world to commit himself
by incorporate and sweeping declarations. So
cautious has General Taylor been in the express
sion of his opinions upon this agtating question,
that there is not probably an individual in the
country who is fully capable of stating tchat
those opinions are. Moreover, let Gen. Taylor's
personal views be what they may, he is piedged
10 respect The action Of Congress, SO long as it
does not infringe the constitution"
So the lie does not go down even IN the south
ern market, and at once it YVES repudiated in the
Northern.
Office Seekers. Some person remarked 10 Gen.
Taylor the other day, that he must be much au-
noyed with applications for Office. "No," re-
piled the old gentleman, with that pleasant smile
which lights up his features when he is playing
the amiable, 81 am not annoyed by them be-
cause they were to be expected. Let them oil
send in their applications, and in proper time
they will be duly considered. Some will have TO
be appointed and some disappointed and those
that are disappointed will be no worse off than
they were before. AS for myself, l woald give
them all offices if had them, for the offices be.
long to the people, whose servant am. But"
be added, "they will all have to be patient, and
wait I'LL | am President before | can act upon
their applications. In February, | shall pay
visit to my old friend, Governor Crlttenden.
thence to Washington, where shall be happy
to see all of you, whenever you visit the capt.
tall The bonhommie Of this little speech prodr-
ced greater effect than tie most cunningly de-
vised non-comTnital discourse of the most sklful
potician.-.N o. Della.
THE PRESIDENT ELEcr.-The New Orleans
Bee thus speaks of the appearance and CONVEX
sation of Gen. Taylor, during his most recent
visit to New Orleans:
Gen. Taylor is at present in the enjoyment OF
robust and vigorous health. Age sits lightly on
his brow, and his heart seems uncankered by
solitary care His cheeks are tinged with the
ruddy bloom of the Winter apple, and albeit his
hair is more than a sable silver in hue, it covers
a lofty brow and shades an eye whose fires are
unauenched by the lapse of years. His move
ments are elastic; his form unbaved erect and
athletic; his habits those of the camp. His
early rising and moderate indulgence in the
pleasures of the table exempt him from the ia
tigue and lassitude which might follow in the
train Of the profuse hospitality Of which he has
been made the subject.
In mixed assemblies, and when surrounded by
strangers he seldom touched upon politics, tho
upon all other topics, he is easy, frank and unre.
served. His remarks are always brief, senten-
tlous, and characterized by that strong common
sense and faculty of quick and keen perception
which selZes deductions with unerrng grasp Of
logic, and expresses them in condensed and for
chile language. His demeanor does not pre-
sent the painted aspect Of pride, but while dig
nihed by the breeding and department Of gen
tleman, is SO distant from anything resembling
the nsolence of office, that one acquainted with
Gen. Taylor might pass the lively and good hu-
mored old soldier, as he sits in an arm chair in
the rotunda Of the st. Charles, conversing with
his friends, without farther remark than that he
has most benevolent countenance and str-
kingy keen and expressive black eye.
Among his friends and intimate associates,
Gen. Taylor does not avoid touching upon the
discreet and distinguished by self. difiidence. He
expressed the belief that the people desired a
change of men and measures in the admnstra-
ton of the Government and that they elevated
him to office with view to political REFORM
More than once has he declared unafiectedly and
honestly, that he would have preferred the cleo
ton of any other good and substantial Wing
OF MllarI Fillmore he speaks in terms of high
admiration and respect and regards him sound
and trustworthy conservative statesman.
0Fln the Ohio Legislature, Mr.. Townseud's
resolution was debated at length by the Locofo-
cos. This wishes the Wings Of Hamilton coun-
ty excluded, and the Locos to retain their seats
until the question is settled by the House. II
was rejected by both parties. The exctemen,
is dying away.
SUPREME Court OF THE UNITED STATES
WAsHINGToN, Duesday j9.-No. -, Il. l.. Mace
us. J. Wells-in error TO the Supreme Court Of
Vermont. Mr.. Justice Mclean delivered the
opinion Of this Court, reversing the judgment Of
the said Supreme Court and remanding this cause
for farther proceedings, in conformity to the