Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-14

teach-and, next to him. in this important re-
spcct, is the present King Of Sweden,
character which DR.. Baird next began to re-
mark upon. A retrospective glance was given
at the past history Of Sweden, and the cir
cumstances which raised Bernadotte to the
throne were commented upon. The son OF
that distinguished man and able general, the
present ruling monarch of Sweden, was far
superior man to his father, the late king, IN
point Of knowledge, and talent of every sort
lie is a good man in all respects, and governs
generally with stsfaction as the tranquil state
of the country significantly teslilies.
The King of Belgium was also man OF es-
timable character and in these troublous times,
appeared to sustain his position remarkably
well. The King of Sardinia, until lately, had
all along been detested, but the war he is ma
king on Austria has more fully developed his
character, and given the world to know more
of him. The motives which prompted the
rupture with Austria, We understood the lee
tufcr rather to condemn than approye-and he
gave Charles Albert credit for but very little
sincerity in his proiessed soctude for the wei
fare and liberties of his people. The charac-
ter of the King Of Bavaria was next attended
to- This individual was represented to be
both imbccile and man Of limited capacity IN
every respect Imaginable. Mr.. Bard had
good opinion of the reignns Queens; partlcu-
larly the Queen of England, and the Queen of
Bavaria who were women of excellent parts,
and reigned mildly and wisely, and were well
beloved by the people. A word or two was
also said Of the Emperor Of Austria, who is
man of very weak character and easily lnliu-
enced by contending parlles--ample evidence
of which he has given the world within two or
three months past. Mr. Baird believed all the
monarchs of Europe to be amlable men, so far
as moral character is concerned, except the
X ing Of Hanover, who is not only great boor
in his manners, but in all respects "A most OBJ
iectionabIe character. All of them dress
plainly, have great regard for court etlquet-
te. are hospitable and extremely aiable TO
strangers, aud aliord-at least they had never
refused to the speaker-all the facilities to OBJ
tain an allowable insight into everything OF
civil and political character an intelligent suan-
ger can desire TO know.
/. PRESIDENT TAYLOR's SYsTEm.-We copy
the following passages from a long and careful
ly written editorial in the New Orleans Plea
yune Of November 26. The article attracts
attention especially from the prevalent rumor
that Mr.. Bullht, one of the Plcayune editors,
| is TO be the conductor of the " official organ
( under the new Administration -
/ Whatever distrust Of Gen. TaylOr's Admin
istraton was urged during the canvass was
based upon his avowal of Wing principles.
Though no public man, no candidate Tor OIL
fee, whether such by his own choosing or by
compulson Of popular nomination, could have
avowed political creed of mder character
vet the great body of the Democracy fell oil
from him upon his enumeration OF Wing opln-
ions. Even many Of those who supported
him before his avowal of Whiggery, abandon
cd him OIL the appearance OF hls first Allison
letter, as if it we're possible he should be lndli'
ferent to the issue OF the preceding President
| ial canvass.
! MANY of those who adhered to him after the
publication of that letter abandoned him aitel
his nomination by the Philadelphia convention
thus evincing Il willingness that he should
accept a nomination of any and every party bu
his own However the secession Of his Dem
ocratic supporters may not add or diminish tht
, substance of his first Allison letter, 1t shows
that party spirit is too high and too omnlpoten
, for a mixed Cabinet; and the revelations o
the last four months may coniinc his selection
, of constitutional advisers to the party OF whcl
, he is a membcr-the Wing party. lhls
the only rctIenchmcnt upon the exercise oi un
, bounded latitude IN forming Cabinet, and thl
restriction is enforced by the imposslbllty, a
established by known facts, of conducting al
, administration with a Cabinet OF mixed, an
, tagonistlc and repulsye materials.
Viewing, then, the position OF Zen. laylo
in regard to the quality OF his Administration
: the structure OF his character, his freedom lrO
individual responsibilities, his moderation, HI
, sound judgement, his republican principles
. his cIearness of all ianaticism, pledges or CON
: binatons, what may not be expected oil III
Administration In his political opinions h
is moderate, but dcclded--a communicant, bu
. no, a propanandist. That he will form Cab
, met of believers IN the same faith may be take
i for granted but that he will avoid ianaucs q
a all crecds may he equally conceded.
q Without knowing more oi hs purposes Una
A. ony disintcrested person may gather from wha
h has been published to the world, We would II
/, fer that it will be his aim to gather around lar
q in the high places of the Government, states
d men of the highest reputation for integrity
!. talents and cxperence--but FIRST OF all lntegr
o ~. This done, the business OF making Ia"
;. for the people and shaping the domestic pohc
n of the nation will be left III fuller measure tina
f. il has been the custom of late TO leave
N where the constitution OF tho jnlied Slat'
IF placed it-wth the Congress OF the kepublI
q If We have not mlscOnceived Zen. Taylor
Ia character, he will Cndeayor to make his A
4 mini.tra,lon memorable on account of the goo
n il does, rather than from brllllancy IN dong
or He will adhere to the landmarks OF safety
H. preference to trying unknown or doubtful tn
n ories. We take it for granted that he W
oC promote public morals by examples OF oillcl
r. probi,y at the seat OF Government. That !
I, viii induct into office men of solid attainment
9 of acknowledged worth, of substantial intere
N in society. and Of old-lashioned honesty al
. that this principle begun at the capital, :"
.. be carried out through all the ramtcatlons
70 public duty.
A lie will not look upon one hafoi the AIne
p lean people as aliens III their own land lncap
~ Bile of public trust and unfit for executive CT
20 ploymen, Those who " live by the swo
adj NAV die by the sword - but unless for caus
. We doubt # the capable officer will feel q
,e might of the Government upon him. IL
=. pot.houso brawlcr, the open electionecrer, al
NJ he who has abused his office for party end
,d NAV not choose to remain IN oihce under u
r. incoming admulstraliOn-lt may save trouh
n. # they carry out their professions by Nolunia
a, ly resienlng but the country has need OF u
IN peaceful, UPRIGHT and dilgen, public servant