The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-09


strength and purity which characterized thai sen-
menl IN the best days Of the Republic. Like thode
voted Wing Slate which gave him birth, there has
not been a break or wayer In his course. In his
principles, in his associations even In his geosraph-
ica location, Mr.. Clayton is elninenily NATIONAL,
For more than twenty years he has come fully mp 10
MIR. Jetiersons test for public usefulness. And dn-
rim. all that time through storms and trials IN dark
ness and danger he has been an unwayering indonl-
table Wing, Wisely therefore has Glen. Taylor
committed the Department of State 10 this capable,
ayperiancodand upright Statesman. f.aaeosttr, Pa,
Tribune.
The continuance OF the violent conflicts between
the Two old parties cannot be desirable 10 the conn.
try and would certainly be detrimental 10 It's inter-
esls, however grntiyng IL might be 10 political deni-
ag0gues who would expect 10 be benefited By the
stIlle We hope that the nation may be INDUCED in
al least temporaryrepose- hence we regret Il al
the Union has made this early call 10 urHis. IL would
have been more Just Ia have waited until the Pres-
dent had become warm In his seat Bat. Clipper,
Those who know William n Meredith best, arn
most certain that he will his face STORMY against
removals from office. Hehas been heard many times
10 compiin of party prescription, and always eX-
pressed his dlsapprobation Of il, Mr. Meredith took
office, giving up OF these characteristic notions.
On tho contrary, clear understanding OF Gen raj
Tuylors views on the same subject, 50 fully accot-
ded with his own that he must have felt pleasure In
taking place under no-pariy President n fdaddei-
phia Pennsytraaian, DEM
Mr. Meredith is a Philadelphia lawyer OF eminent
ability, of high moral. character, and sound, though
moderate Wing. He probably has never sought, nor
ever dreamed OF Office, and his selection carries
the independent principles laid down In the Taylor
platform. 1t is a bold move, and quite astonshes
the wire puers who are beginning 10 let their cyee
open 10 the fact that new man has arisen and a
new era Is drawing upon The Republic
Mr. Meredith il iifiy-three years Of uee IN the full
ygor OF HE faculties and comes into public life fresh
from The people, unlrammclledby partizan alliances.
Ii IA another appointment "ft to be made
Ofthe other members Of the Cabinet II is no; nc.
cessary 10 speak they are oil known and well known
TO the country Ut large, and their selection cannot
fail 10 give general satisfaction TO the people.
As composition, we may point TO Cen Tayors
Inaugural as model of elegance, couciseness and
perspcuiiy, Its Republican sentiments are pure
and unclouded reflection of the primitive faith Of the
Republic. Its spirit is above all praise as is above
all censureso calm, 50 digniied so high above tho
clouds and conflicts OF party passlon--so purely
American, that we might, without much effort sup
pose we saw the form Of Washington descending
amid the multitude, and once moro addressing the
words Of wisdom, truth and patriotism 10 his cuuil-
trymen.- Richmond Repa5iiran.
Long has II been,---aye very long--since Ii has
been the privilege OF prudent moderate and yirinous
Citizens who read the public documents OF Pres
idents and find therein sentiments 10 which their
own sentiments could respond II has been 10 q very
different class Of persons that our Presidents have
addressed themselves, inhamne their passions Hat
tering their partizan preudices, and arraying them
by oil the arts and articles of demagogy against the
wise aud moderate measures which tre patriotism
and wisdom dictated. I'renlon, ". j., Ga seife.
Mr.. Collamer was member Of The laic Congress
from Vermont and had served six years consecutive.
w. but declined re- election al the recent election
fie Is native of Troy New York but his father nioy-
ed with him early to Burlington Vermont where, al
the University In that place he graduated in 1910 -
lie was lieutenant in the war Of 1912 and after
wards adopted the profession OF the law. He Is a
man Of talents energy and industry and will we are
sure, by the manner In which he viii administer the
Post Office, show the wisdom which selected him
for it.Baltimors Patriot.
The Cabinet, as whole, is one of tho strongest
ever formed in this country, and affords another evil
dence of the practical sagacity of the President elect
II Is worthy Of remark, too that while all the mem
bers Of this cabinet are gentlemen Of high talent and
enviable social postion-eoch and all of them are
men Of spotess and unblemished reputations-men
who in all the relations Of life, have preserved the
most exalted private characters and whose purity
Of life il proTerbial.- -Nsi0 York Courier and En-
qitirey
The Administration Is now fairly afoai, com
manded by SIS nobloa captain as over faced dam
ger. II may encounter storm and battle, but when
the cruize is over, all paree will unite in The Vel
done good and faithful cerrant" that rewards the
labor and sacrifices OF the patriot Philadelphia
.NeIes
Tho Address has come, and wins great and uni
yersa satisfaction to the dominant party. The Wings
traverse the slreets with counenanoes beaming Joy
and contentment. II IL indeed proudday for Amer
ica--ihe harbinger OF better times, In the workings
Of all the departments which affect the interests of
the country in n general and commercial point Of
yiew,-N u Cor Phil Inquirer
Much was anid In the public papnra, about tile
time that Gen Taylor returned from Mexico 10 Ba-
ton Rouge, Of 4 daughter who was rather fanlilary
termed by the etier.wriers and Others az Miss
Betty Taylor and much speculation was indulgnd
in MS 10 her age, personal appearance and accom-
NIL ailments thfn The DIpvailinU m
thar she would become Mrs. Lieut. Colonel Bliss z
supposflon which has since been fully verih cd. -
The lady ia young, elegant, accomplished, and am
iable-facta which will greatly tend 10 alleviate The
distress felt by the fashionable here al the national
metropolis. in parting with another lady who, for
four years past has presided With 80 much grace in
that department of the White House 10 which un.
Hash. Cor. Phil. Transportation.
The appointment of Mr.. Meredith, as Secretary Of
the Treasury Ia received with various tokens Of ap-
protaiion or dsapprobaiion, according to the peou.
lilr views of the speakers Most of our Wing coem.
p0rarics en.nrso tho appointments; and agree. thai
| Mr.. VI IL q capable man. As however, the selec-
tion has disappointed numerous aspirants there is,
| of course much private opposition, many oni.
shake OF the bend, frequent representations Of
evil 10 the new administration. Standing, as we do
on an independent ground, and having nm esteem
for the nominees OF both Sides cannot be expec-
ted join either in the exutaon OF the one, or In
the disappointment OF The other. IL Is very cear
thai Gen. Taylor Is determined TO be President in
fact as we'll as in name In case like The present,
somebody must be disappointed, and though more
than one able man has missed The aim Of his ambi.
ton, II must be acknowledged thai the successful
competitor possesses the very highest ability and
will reflect credit The office, instead III deriving
credit from it.-Fha ButIe,ia.
THE vacancy occasloned In the United States Sen
ate BY the resignation Of tho Hon Keverdy johnson
has been promptly filed BY The Governor Of Mary
land, In thr appointment Of General benjamin G..
Howard, Of this city. General Howard is an old.
school democrat of the s,aunches character, and
win, presume, Immediately take his seat. He will
serve until : senator s elected, which will doubtless
be in three weeks after the meeting Of the next Con-
grcss, az the Legislature meets on the third Monday
In December next. The legislature IL, however, 10
be eected IN the mean time; but, with so strong n
body Of wing Senators holding over can scarcely be
anything but whg.-- BAH. Cor. Of he Union.
The Inaugural Is document which cannot fail TO
give much pleasure II has excited expectation
Il brcahes the spirit of true PATRIOTISM such as the
people Of the United States have always attributed
to Gen. Taylor-the modest yet firm, the moderate
yet determfded spirit Of man who knows that he
has been elected 10 serve and desires nothing but to
asr,a bia conutry.--yyhn feels the difficulties and