The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-11-22

that this would BE- the last objection that this party
il is true that not long since they came out
reeking from the effort Of putting man in that office,
from the mere circumstance Of his being military
man. New fellow citizens, never would select man
fer that Office from the Of his being
q military man would never select maj for that
available; but trust the fact of his being military
men will never lie objection to n ddate for that
high office. Rather ir he possesses other requisite
qualifications his being military man Is additional
Recommendation because the President of the United
States the commander in chief Of the army and navy
Of the United States, and his military knowledge
objection to his filing that high Office. But
admit this Is not Of itself sufficient You want
something more. You want man who will possess
other qualif cations for the purpose FILLING that high
office, and as have before 'rked thought saw
which could be required for fulfilling all the duties of
the Chief Magistrate Of this country. Now, allow me
to cell your attention to another subect for few mo-
mens. 1t s an important subject and one deserving
Of serious consideration by the people Of this country
DO net believe is necessary in order to constitute
sound faithful and valuable administrative officer
at the head of affairs that he should be verssd In all
the special knowledge and details Of his office. do
not believe that it is at all required On the contra
ry believe there Is wide distinction betsesn the
qualifications requisite to discharge those functions,
and those that needed by his subordinate officers
of the cabinet There is a vide difference between
ed for filling the subordinate departments OF the gov
erEment 1t is remarked by many historians that
Charles the First did wise thing, and never
said foolish one and of Oliver Cromwell, that he
seldom thought foolish thing, and never said
wise thing. There is wide difference between
the qualifications necessary for action and those
for elaboration and consultation They require dine-
rent qualifcatio and believe that in selecting a
candidate for the chief maqtracy of this country,
it is not requisite that should select who Is
perfectly qualified in all the details of craftsmanship
when We look through history which is, as We aie in
that that class Of men who highly distinguished
for dischargDp with frp-e.s and wisdom the highest
..-1ra.,ve functions =. .vun.ry, we've men mo-.
remarkable for that kind OF talent and in the place
of man might first mention the name of Queen Eli
zabeth. Where will you find, in the whole Of
history person better qualified to fulfil administra
tive functions Of government than that highly dis.
that she was selected for all those talents ! would
next name Oliver Cromwell, and then Louis XIV II
Is well known that this mans education was neglected
for the purpose of his being disqualified for ofice
and yet what was the consequence? The moment
whe he arrived at the full maturity Of his powers he
looked upon the cardinal who purposely neglected his
education and all the officers Of the country in their
true light, as all subordinates, and they became mere
satellites moving around him the great of the
government. The same may be said Of William Ill.,,
OF England We all know his eduction was neglected,
but he had high administrative powers and the mo.
his spirit all his officers Now let more.
mean the Duke Of wellington. Where did that
distinguished officer derive his instruction? Why it
was in the camp on large scale comma nding armies,
governing men in large masses accustoming himself
to the knowledge and administration of human affairs
and when he retired from that scene and entered the
poll tical arens, what sphere aid he occupy? Can
your Pees or all the other statesmen of that country
bs compared to him. He has occupied position far
ship and politics. and his views have been looked up to-
AMI received a. controlling and will undertake to
as snf the nsa tsss h
fnd all the various statesmen whirng around him
our planets move around the lGrest outburst
central object just as they looked at Washington.
(Applaase) Now all you want in order to qualify an
administrative officer, is q man of great and en-
vOhf mad N Uhn hon kno ulad0
OF human nature, and who is capable of penetrating
all the motives Of the human character We are told
by great and distinguished writer, that history is
philosophy teaching BY example. If We look back at
are are fit, fitted by nature to command for taking
Washington and Taylor Loud applause.) Now,
II there be any great traits In his character
are Judgment discrimination, knowledge Of human
nature, tact in the management Of men, and dis
elimination in human affairs and human character
as far as my experience goes never surpassed care
not whether these Qualities are exhibited in the ned
situation Of life. therefore shall conclude, and in
responding to the part of the toast believe shall
have, in the next administration Of the country,
wise, moderate, and judcious government The only
remaining topic ofnquiry is-can expect to have
patriotic administration? Well for this, much will
depend on the chief magistrate of the country esps
cislly II he is man Of high and commanding talent
and Of the qualifications which that distinguished
officer possesses What therefore, expect from
ton? What have right to expect from him, from
the experience Of the past Is he PATRIOTS he
as Of Ss
mer character-on all occasions on which he was
called to act for the interests Of the country On
what occasion has he failed to perform his duty
You told that he fought the battle Of Buena Vista
with halter around his neck If he had failed. he
would have subjected himself to the reprobaton
himself compelled to violate the directions Of his
government But he took the responsibility; he did
vot ~afsxo toM ~. n ok
him with the greater part his forces taken away from
him, and with handful Of men, he fought the Mexi-
can army Of much greater strength md With Its great
to surrender. He fought and most gloriousy tri-
umphed, and the halter never was drawn From all
this argue we have reason to expect proper and
patriotic administration from General Taylor.
The Hon. FRANCIS GRANGER was called upon for .
speech After Presidential election. he said, the de-
cabinet makere, and some friends here so kind
ae to connect his name with matters Of this kind he
hoped he would be permitted to relieve himself Of all
responsibility in the matter He would say, there is
no vhig in the nation who has claim any other
whg ut this moment of victory This is the victory Of
it'll. snoy bis he but
little Of that noble band Of men who stood by in the
battle If they thought there Is one among them who
would Eot hang his head with shame IL he thought
he had any personal claim upon the administration.
He had no reason to suppose that in rming the new
cabinet, his name would be mentioned; but, should
such distinguished honor be offered to him he would
say in sincerity that would be declined from personal
and private reasons, which unnecessary to be
known by any one beyond bis own circle. Mr..
Granger then referred infinitely to the several States
which had gone for Taylor and after enunerating
the Eastern Western, and Northern States, said
And here We stop with what called the free
States. Why do we have any such distinction
There have been those in days gone by who
have bowed down to Southern dictstion, who have
been sent back from whence they came and who have
said since to the very slave States Stand back for
am boiler than thou Thank God, partake of
Of that spirit Although there is no man in the
United States who would stand frmer or fight truer,
the question which agitstes this country,
cannot but contrast the conduct Of the modern slave
holders with that Of the glorious little band of Sena
tors who, standing on the rock of the constitution,
battled against Texas and slavery, while Northern
dough faces voted for it. (Applause) Look at
that glorious band of twelve men, standing up,
true disciples of the constitution and laws and
never was there Judas found among them
Now, as then, they voted, State by State with
us, in undivided phalanx. Undivided did say
In sadness let me retract that part One of that
noble band Of Romans Is gene-Senator Barrow. In
regard to Ohio he said once whig Ohio-now oreive
the abse statue in thu A.