The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-03-23
MIR. Truman smith.

| Mir Truman Smith has obtained the Presidents con-
sent 10 publish the correspondence which has passed be-
tween them upon the subject of in the cabinet
This correspondence (says the Baltimore Ansrcan) con-
sists of note from General Taylor, offering Mr. Smith
the Secretayshp of the Home Department, and the reply
of the latter
Mr. smith refers the pc he took in the Philade phia
cnnvention, delegate that body and TO the labor.
and responsibilities which were davo.ved him the
ora Of the xhig committee of
Of Congress during the subsequent and he adds
that he accept Office General Taylor
hands, he might lay himself open the mpu,ation of
having been acruaed by other than patriotic motives lie
therefore declines the proh-red appointment
A member OF the Senate, the position OF Mr.. Smith
will enable him, he hopes. to contribute something tine
success administration which will have his
support In this connexion he expresses sentiment and
purpose worthy OF statesman Referring to the
spirit Of alienation which 10 be sprngng between
de-n, Of the country, he declares thai while he
will represent faithfully the fredomnatinz feeling Of bis
own section does intend be put upon
courses, but hopes 'by concurrence in wise and moderate
counses aid in slaying the Irritation existing
extent, in the public mind and in adjusting pending
questions such satisfy good all parts
OF the Union +"
The conclusion of Mr.. Smith, letter is in an excellent
tone and spiIit. He says:
81 conclude this response without proering
sym pathes OF the unexarnped difficulties and
embar which have attended the discharge by
you of Of the delicate duties which devove
about become the Chief gistrate OF
lie Having spent large portion OF your life the from
tiers removed from the abodes Of civilized men,
much OF the residue in the tented heid amidst the din
and the elingor Of you have enjoyed the
usua opportunities TO obtain by personal observation and
intercourse. thorough knowledge Of pubic and
having postponed your arrival AT The seat Of Government
until late day. you have been plunged into the midst Of
raging political elements Of this metropolis and obliged
70 Eoe your way through al sorts OF representations, We
hementy urged TO sale and proper organization OF
Cabinet think, sir, you must be something than
son 40 ad m * ea
your ultimate arrangements should in my jndg
ment be received with great indulgence by your friends
throughout the county bear testimony 70 The pro-
found anxiety which you have manifested 10 do Justice
the selection OF your confidential advisers all the great
interests OF the country and all sections OF the republic
and, being assured of the purity OF your motives and OF
have my unreserved confidence advance with a defer
animation, my part, TO stand by through evil
faculties render your adm nistration successful $50
proper discharge OF my legislative duties
public service has been llusrious have therefore
request you make other for the Home
accept OF the respect wnch
am, truly and faithfully, your friend"
We wish to do Mr. Smith full justice and therefore,
90 not hesitate say that he has made the very decision
which became him and. in fact tina. he has more truly
appreciated sposton. by refusing cabinet appointment
than the President did BY offering it to him Nj Smith
has also pointed the difficulties which environ the
President in his administration OF the government He
points them out with great frankness we'll as force
and TO cas-, anchor TO wind ward to excuse any
bunders into which the President is liable to fall But
does not the great and fundamental error consist in the
Presidents Conscious he j. OF his own defects and
want Of qualihcaon) exposing himself to SO fearful
respons by, by the acceptance Of so important an Office
The New York Express notices the following article in
the New York Globe, Ia barnbuner paper which seems
TO contemplate the union of hunkersm and barnbuerisn
in that State. Its editor says:
Ths publication and reunion Of the de nocracy !. now
progressing with all heahiu and prudent speed long
before shall be required another presidential
contest shall possess potency sufficient huri whigery
from places of power and patronage which sur
reputously taned'
ave have heard OF this attempt at union- (ssys the