The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-02-22
The next Cabinet.

Lists OIL the CABINET udUui5 dOOut III Inc
circles OF this metropolis, with less condolences in
the accuracy of their statements New England WILL it
sad give one Secretary out OF three or four nominees
Georgia out OF two; Kentucky in the General
Post Office line, and on. But it is unnecessary to
specify when endorse the truth OF the specu
latons.
Only two facts appear at this moment TO be ascer-
tanned is. that Mr. Crittenden might have had either
seat he chose but has declined all Another, that Mr..
Clayton of Delaware is certainly to be Secretary of
State Other gentlemen may probably have been con-
sdered but suspect the probability is that no else
has been defnitively selected and will not be until Gen.
Taylor shall reach this city and advise with Mr. Clayton
about his colleagues. All doubt about Mr.. Claytons
selection seems to be at an end
The correspondent of the Philadelphia American writes
from Washington, under date of 18th instant, follows:
The announcement which by telegraph yesterday
Hon. John NJ Clayton Secretary OF State. The fact
would have been communicated earlier but for
temps which it may be proper TO explain.
After the closing OF my last letter. interest having been
cited by the statement of Mr. Van Alen inquiry nude
had been received for Mr. Clayton turned out, upon
daed be 18Th ns had been cceysa on as
previous evening" and Mr.. Caytons lodgings.
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then placed in possession OF the telegrapc letter from
Like all General Taylors productions is brief peril
nent and explicit consists of one hundred and twenty
beer unable before the period of writing to determine de-
hnyely upon any arrangements for his cabinet, (Which
previously he places Mr.. Cs disposal
parment of State. and hopes i may be accepted He
ton the cabinet his acceptance will be equally graft
flying the wishes OF the country will be agreeable
The president of the telegraph company took the pre-
caution when the despatch was returned from Mr. Clay
express follow him. 1t is, therefore, probable that
he was in possession IF the information before it
thortativey promuged here
THIS com plinen and OF its execution, are
equally honorable to both the distinguished parties. No
public man in Union deserved the distinction higher
degree than Mr. Clayton and it not presnmny much
that s aae S for the dis his
satesmanshp and public character, and not tho reward
proud of this honor to who in ali great contests
has never wnvered in his fidelity or principles and the
gsciiy insui 1 to tho vessel Of State:
The honor has been voluntarily rendered by General
It has not been sought by the friends Of Mr. Clayton directly
indirectly did they far forget their poPriety
nendaons, which seem to be the order of the day in
quarters where character and capacity are wanting II
less true that no any kind occurred
General Taylor and Mr. Clayton, until the present
despatch was received. They have known each other
only as the world at large has known them boh-ihough
their public md established regulations
Beyond this appointment nothing is known or ntmated
in reliable will there be any indication until
General TAYLOR conferred with such friends he may
think proper to call into council
This statement is confirmed by the Washington cor
respondent of the New York Courier, under the
date He states as follows:
WASHINGTON, Feb 10, ls49
A despatch from Gen Taylor Mr.. Clayton, dated at
Cincinnati on tho instant, accidentally light
evening, after having been received at the telegraph
Cayon Friday but owing to his absence and
other causes returned without intelligence being
communicated to his colleague. who was authorized
open letters Interest having been excited by Mr. Van
Aliens despatch from Pitsburg, inquiry made, and
the official intelligence was received as already stated.
Gen Taylors communication, which have perused is
couched in complimentary 1t states that he
avails himself of the opportunity place the disposal Of
Mr. Clayton the first position his cabinet and hopes that
the period which intervenes before the 4h of March will
enable him TO make his arrangement TO accept the station
the country as it would be agreeable to him.
The despatch contains nothing morc and expressed IN
M Words as Sy a tine mote ae an Friday
hearing of Mr. Caytons absence, to send the ntegence
TO Wilmington, with instructions to order an eaP,ss s
follow Mr.. Clayton Dover, where he had gone 20 aeno
the remains OF the grave 1t is therefore prooa-
BILE that he apprlzed of the wishes o. Zen tyo o
fore il authortatively announced here. IBIS event
has long been anticipated and therefore, has only hed
the of public expectation ho no , IN
called TO the Treasury Department, which is the most la
borous branch of the public service ana aoy OF
The highest order but Taylor has felt proper to IN
vie him to another station where the sphere of his useful
ne IS will not be limited and where his eminent talents
will adom and strengthen tne NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Thus appears that Mr. Clayton is to be the Secretary
of State under the next administration. We do not envy
him his honor whilst do not to depreciate it,
Neither the President nor himself will repose upon bed
of roses, Upon Mr. Clayton will fall the fearful respon-
sibity Of organizing new cabinet for the different de-
partmens. and Of course TO great degree, the views
the removals, appointments, &c., &c. Of each depart