The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-15

Respects an admirable one
Each section Of the Union is properly represented,
pnd In the known political integrity patriotism, and
Intelligence Of the members Of thr Cabinet the Peo-
Pile have reliable guaranty, that the general pros
periyn the greatest good Of the greatest possible
numbers, will be The object sought 10 be attained BY
their governmental. lbors.
Mr. Clayton is acknowledged TO be one of the must
accomplished statesmen IN the country, and has
proven himself honest faithful and capable, by years
of distinguished Senatorial labors.
Mr. Meredith Of the Treasury is not generally
known; but II is said, "Asa commercial lawyer, he
ranks second to M man In the Union. His talents
are Of the highest order, and his legal duties have
made him intimately conversant with every subject
| connected with finance. Under bis rule, the TTeo-
sury Department will be most ably managed, and
none of those blunders which have recently been
committed Will be likely 10 be repelied"
| MIR. Crawford, Of the Wur Department, Is one OF
the most popular and accomplished Wing Statesman
| OF the South
Mr. Preston IL Va, Is regarded as one or the most
eloquent and reliable men In the Union, having fol
years successfully commended against the combined
forces Of notification and locoIocoism and The Navy
Department. under his direction, will be ably admin
! istrrcd
Mr.. Colllmer, OF the Post Office Department is one
Of the first lnieects In the eounryan honest, en-
crgetic, and practical man. fle Is most worthy
from the Green Mountain State, Is The mosi fitting
and appropriate evidence. that her unchanged and
Interchangeable political integrity has been rightly APP
! precated
/
| ing man, an experienced Statesman, and no better
selection could be made for this new aud impor-
tant Department. In intellect industry, and abi
| ~, Mr.. Ewing has few superioia
Mr.. Johnson, of Maryland the Attorney General
is distinguished for his Legal attainmenls and fani-
llariiy with constitutional law--and will make an
1 Wsp successor q 'a'h men @ rA'shes and
Individually, or rs a whole therefosp we repeat
thai the new Cabinet Is an admirable one--one In
which the people can and will place undoubting con-
hdence. -- Gin. Gas.
The mail Of Sunday last, brought us the news Of
the appointment OF our own distinguished represent
taiive In Congress, Hon. WIN. b. Preston TO seal
in Gen. TayIor's Cabinet, as Attorney General or
1 Secretary Of the Nary. We make the announcement
with feelings both Of regret and peasnre7oi regret,
because we are lost 10 part with his services as our
Representative In Congress--the post which he has
held with so much honor 10 himself and advantage
70 his constituents, and in fact, the whole Union,
for the last TWO years. In every other point Of
view, however, the selection Of Mr.. Preston one
Of Gen Taylor's Cabinet officers, win be hailed with
eens both OF pride and pleasure by every friend Of
The administration In this section of the county
The selection Of such statesman us a constitutional
advisor Ia not The least, ont Of many other evidences
already furnished, that The administration of Gen.
Taylor Is 10 be whal its friends expect and desire
| truly republican and conservative IN its character
nliraism, no matter from what quarter II may orgi
nate psver has and never will receive aid and com
ior at1he hands Of Ballard Preston. Wherever his
counsel prevails, moderation must be the order of
| the day
1 During his short career In Congress, Mr. Preston
has already placed hmselfin the very front rank of
American orators and statesmen. Bit 1t IL not alone
! the character OF his mind as truly republican and
conservative statesman, that will make Mr. p. one
| Of the most efficient well us the most reliable
members of Gen. Taylor's Cabinet but his whole
history through life has furnished the most album
dant evidence that the noble impulses Of his heart
have always been identified with he people. Wher
ever his voice be heard, their interests needs
safer advocate. On the whole, we congratulate the
people In this section Of virgnn, particularly, upon
| their good fortune In having selected from among
them, one of their own men, In whom we well know
they delight 10 confde, to share In the fortunes OF
tho new administrations Is compliment Of which
they are and have cause TO be justly proud. fH-
castle, Pa. Jihig.
We cannot permit this occasion TO pass without
expressing the great qualification we feel for the nigh
ment OF one Of her citizens 10 the Office OF Secretary
OF the Treasury, the most important to Pennsylva-
MIA of all the Cabinet officers A number Of the
distinguished Wings of this State were named TO the
President, any one OF whom would have made safe
counsellor and reflected honor upon this Common
wealth, but one only could be appointed, and that
one Is HIM. M. Meredith Of Philadelphia a man EN-
inenily qualified In our opinion TO discharge the
duties ol the high Office 10 which he has been ap-
pointed, whose giant intellect, will soon expose TO
the country, the sophisries and faacics OF The late
Secretary upon the subject OF the protective policy.
Upon the question Of the Tariff Pennsylvania is
never fallered. She has always through her repre-
sentativcs in Congress and In her Legislature raised
her voice in favor of the protection Of American In.
dustry md she has reason now TO rejoice that Gen.
Taylor has placed of her citzens--one too of
whom she is justly proud--in the place where that
voice will be better heard and more likely to be heed
ed Bedford, Pa, Inquirer.
4 We believe this is a Cabinet that win generally be
satisfactory to the Wing party. II Is composed Of
gentlemen Of high character and llnimpeachable In
tegrity. They also all true and long tried Wings
and the country will feel unlimited confidence In
their honesty, faithfnlness and nblty.-Auburi. ".
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