The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-23
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My name having been, to some extern, Dfousit
among those from whom Gen. Taylor would be
likely 10 select his cabinet, deem il to be due TO
myself and friends 10 publish the subjoined cores
pondence, for which have the permission Of The
President. Notwithstanding the purposes OF Ten.
Taylor, to the composition Of his cabinet UNDER
went considerable modification subsequent TO my
declinoon Of his Offer yeti desire II may be under
stood that relract nothing Of the views, sentiments
and avowals contained In my letter of the "a Of
March.
wAsHmoros, March II, lsi9,
WILLARp's HOTEL, Friday, March z.
DEAR SIN Having the greatest confidence In
your ability 10 fill any office under the Government,
desire to say that should the bill creating Home
Department become a law, Il Is my purpose 10 Ten
der you the appointment OF Secretary Of that De-
pariment.
have the honor 10 remain, with high respect,
Yours, very truly n. TAYLOR.
Hos. TRumAs Smith,
House of Representatives Washington, D. c.
wAsnIsoros, blouse of Repsl
March 2, 1919.
Gen. ZACHARY TAYLOR
DEAR SIR. receive, with profound sensbility,
the offer Of seat IN your cabinet Secretary OF the
Home Department, should the bill now pending In
the Senate become law,) which yon do me the
honor to tender 10 by your note Of ibis day dae
For this distinguished expression Of your confidence
be pleased to accept my heartfelt thanks ! assure
you that nothing could be TO ME source OF more
pride than 10 be associated with you In The admins
trnuon Of our Government, or to have Imposed on
me the duty OF seconding your efforts 10 promote
the happiness and prosperity Of the American peo-
Pile /; but many considerations womb call OH me 10
pause before could assume snch high responsible
as delegate TO the Philadelphia Convention, fell
il 10 be my duty to take In promoting your noIni-
nation TO The Presidency, after giving full expression
TO the respect and confidence which the people Of
Connecticut have long cherished Tor the disiin-
guished statesman Of Kentucky, nor Of the labors
and responsibilities which were deyolved on me as
the organ Of the Wing Executive Committee Of the
two Houses Of Congress during The subsequent can.
yass and shy, with truth, that In performing
that duty and in undertaking those labors and re-
sponsbillties, | did not for a moment hnrbor the
thought of deriving any other advantage from your
success than such as would rebound TO the country
at large. Were now 10 accept office at your hands
should, fear, lay myself open 10 The imputaton
Of having been aetuated by other than patriotic
,ives. | turn, therefore, from the allurements of
place and power, under your benignant auspices the
high duties TO which have been called by the poo
pie OF my native State, 10 whose generous conf
dence AIN indebted for all that nm and ali that
expect 10 be. As member OF the Senate OF the
United States, however humble may be my posi-
ton In that august body) Halter myself that can
contribute something to the success ofyour Admin
istratlon and to the welfare Of the Republic.
And, furthermore deem il best not to renounce
my seat In that body. as am by no means satisfied
springing up between different sections Of our be-
loved country While II will be my purpose 10 rep
resent faithfully the predominatng feeling and seni
ment of my own section do not intend to be put on
extreme courses, and hope, by concurrence In wise
and moderate counsels, 10 aid in allayng the irr-
tation now existing, 10 some extent, In the public
mind md In adjusting pending questisns In such
manner as to satisfy good men In all parts Of the
Union.
cannot conclude.this response without prohering
my sympathies on account of the uexampled diff
cutes and embarrassment Of which have attended the
discharge, by you, one of the most delicate duties
which can devolye on one about TO become the Chief
Magistrate Of the Republic. Having spent large
portion Of your life on the frontiers, far removed
from the abodes Of civilized men, and much OF the
residue in the tented field, amidst the din Of arms
the usual opportunities to obtain by personal OBJ
servation and intercourse, thorough knowledge OF
our public menj and having postpone your arrival
at the seat Of Government until late day, youhave
been plunged into the midst Of tho raging political
elements Of this metropolis end arc obliged to grope
your way through all sorts Of representations vee-
mently urged to . sefs end proper organisation Of
your Cabinet. think, d., you must b something
trying circumstances soms mistakes, and, In CON-
alteration Of those circumsssucea your ultimate ar
rangements should, In my judgment, be rsceived
the country can bear testimony 70 The profound
anxiety which you have manifested to do justice in
the selection Of your confidential advisers to all the
great interests of the country and all sections of the
Republic and, being assured Of the purity Of your
motives, and Of the generous patriotism BY which
YOU are actnated yon have my unreservcd conf
dcncein advance with determination, on my part,
to stand by you ",hrongh evil repor, and through
good report and to consecraie oil my faculties 10
render Your Administration as successful ESQ far as
proper discharge Of Legislative duties can contribute
10 that end as your career IN another department OF
the public service Inns been illi,strions. have
therefore, to request You TO make other arrangements
for the Home Department. should the bill pass the
Senate, and, in the time, TO nccept assurances
of the respect with which am, truly and faithfully,
Your friend. TRUMAN SMITH.