The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-02-02
The Incoming ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS DIN.
cultles.

The Incoming ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS DIM
culties.
An administration of the general government,
coming into power for the first time, with new
and untried men and principles, cannot expect to
work with perfect smoothness, or to meet with no
obstruction IN Its path. power and influence. The
great popularity of General Taylor, and the high
reputation he has obtained for integrity and purity
OF life, will not exempt him and his administration
from the dissatisfaction of partlsans, or the DIS
appointment of prominent individuals, who may
have been set aside by the popular voice at the
late election.
In illustration of these views we desire our
readers to peruse with attention very curious
and strange letter. which our correspondents al
New Orleans and Baton Rouge have sent us, and
which will be found in the epstolary department
OF this days paper. The views OF inclpient hos
tllty to General Taylors administration, attributed
by our correspondent to Mr. Clay, have been
anticipated In various other quarters; but no
where have we seen such clear and probable
development as that furnished on the present
occasion. Perhaps our correspondent at New
Orleans may overrate the hostile feelings of Mr..
Clay towards Mr.. Crl,tenden and his associates, on
account of the recent political movements of the
latter for the last few years; but time only can tell
how far the fact may verify the prediction. The
character of Mr.. Clay as public man. has been il
Illustrated and developed during his whole career
as member of Congress, and in various other ca
pacihes. He Is warm friend and bitter foe.
He seldom forgets a service, and just as sell
dom overlooks an injury. The position which
he assumed towards General Harrison Is no
doubt well remembered. In the nomination
.~l IL ~ nj
was overlooked and thrown aside, much to
his chagrln and disappointment. He came into
Congress with certain feelings towards the new
administration, and he maintained them from the
first day he made his appearance, until the whole
wing party was weaned away from the support OF
Tyler and Webster. Some suppose that Mr.. Clay
would not take such position with regard to Ge-
neral Taylor and the new administration but
we doubt very much the accuracy of any
statement on the subject. Mr.. Webster was
made Secretary of State by General Harri-
son, and was continued in that pest for some
time afterwards by Mr.. Tyler. Feelings OF politl-
cal friendship might have existed between Mr..
Clay and Mr.. Webster; but they never prevented
Mr.. Clay from pursuing those movements among
the wing party that drove Mr.. Tyler into the arms
OF the democratic opposition of that day.
1t may be remembered, also, that although Cen
Jackson was first elected to the Presidency by an
overwhelming majority, similar state of things
occurred with his administration and Mr.. Cal.
houn, who was efficient in procuring his nom-
nation and election. The hostility of Mr.. CAL
houn towards General Jacksons first cabinet, and
to his appointments, led to great deal of difficulty,
much excitement, and prodigious discomfort in
that day.
Can we, then, look over the whole political
ground, the position of political men, their disap-
pointments and chagrins, and believe that Mr.. Clay
and MIR. Webster possess any cordial feelings, or
any vigorous friendship towards an administration
which will be composed of Mr.. Crittenden and his
friends, who have been efficient for eighteen
months past in placing those great statesmen in the
position they now occupy before the country and
IN the national councils We include Mr.. Web.
ster in the same category with Mr.. Clay, because
both are involved In common Disappointment
both are aspiring statesmen-both looked for
ward TO the Presidency with equal earnestness-
both were upset and busted by man whom
they considered inferior to themselves, and both
are now near the close of life, and placed
IN the Senate IN very unlmportant position with
respect to the future legislation and future move
ments OF the American people. Judging from the
past, and taking human nature as human nature
has always shown itself 10 be, we place good deal
Of confidence In the statements ade by our cores
ondents at New Orleans and Baton Rouge, respect.
ing the future movements of Mr.. Webster and MIR.
Clay, in connection with the new administrator.
II is difficult at this early day to oresee what course
Of policy these great disappointed statesmen may
take towards cabinet composed of Mr.. Crltten-
den and his associates. But il is very easy TO
know that the influence of such men will be
directed, in fome shape or other, against all the
more prominent men of the wing party--those who
have made themselves most conspicuous during
the last two years in setting them aside,
and putting into power different set of men, and,
as they believe, an inferior race of statesmen
We have 40 doubt the Senate will unanimously
confirm the new Cabinet OF General Taylor; but
we have some msgiWngs that they will not ex-
h1bt the same unanlmity with regard to the
new ministers, new collectors, and other officers
that may be appointed by the new Cabinet to |
places OF profit and trust. This will he the first |
subject brought before the Senate, a majority
of whom are known to be Of different political feel
Ings from the new administration, even without
The concurrence of Mr.. Clay or Mr. Webster.
According to all appearances. therefore, there
are breakers ahead and unless the original friends
that started General Taylor for the Presidency,
that supported him throughout the canvass, and by
whose efforts he was elected, 60 to work and OBJ
vIate the difficulties that already menace the Pre-
sident elect, they may find them increasing In
magsitude soon after the fourth OF March. On
certain occasions it is well to look ahead time,
md to prepare for little breeze before 1t becomes
90 strong to be encountered.