The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-03-01
MIR, CLAYTON.

Everything which falls from the new Secretary Of
State falls from high place. and with great weight HIS
voice is ofpewer. Il comes to ~ almost with the
revelations of the oracle whose behests he inerpres
With Ibis impression lay before readers the fol-
lowin a-,ce from the New York Herald Mr.. Clayton
will the good and the good spirit to
for the remark which we make upon his etternot in
any caplious temper, him. but from desire
to understand the OF the incoming administration
We respectfully call his attention 10 what Washington
did and what General Taylor has SAID and ask
whether the PRESIDENT elect is about to abandon the
propositions OF the Allison letter, and to follow the
ample of his ustrious predecessor Grant all the force
which Mr. Clayton may claim for the deductions
he draws from General Washingon's Farewell Ad-
dress-concede the force OF MIR. Jetferson's remark
what then Admit the propriety of guarding the Execu
tive power fro all excess and from all abuse-resst
with all our might the augmentation of presidential
power by Executive OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES then, we
ask Is the constitution to be violated Are the con-
sulional powers of the President to be exnguished
Is the President 10 become Of wax-a
tomaton-in the hands of Congress Washington boldly
exercised the veto power He complied with the requi
stons of the constitution, and frankly and boldly
recommended TO the consideration of Congress "such
dent" Does Mr.. Clayton conceive that General Tay-
lor will emphaticaUy approve the doctrines of Wash
ington, and "appIy them again in the administra-
ton of the government and "foow in the footsteps Of
his lusrous predecessor by virtually abandoning the
veto refusing recommend measures, lest he might
control the action of Congress- We put the question
freely, because respect for the constitution greater
than respect for any But here is the late
letter:
THE New CABINEr-The following letter from Hon.
John M Clayton is reply to an invitation rendered him
attend the festival of the Rough and Ready Associa
ton of Boston on the 22d inst:
WASHINGTON, JAN 30, 1919
DEAR was homo cd in the receipt of your letter. in,
forming that the Rough and Ready Association of Bos
intend celebrating IN Faneul Hail. (thc 'Oid Cradle OF
Liberty on the 22i February next by public dinner,
the birthday OF the first Washington, the anniversary of the
battle OF Buena VISTA and the election OF Zachary Taylor,
tbs second Washington, to the presidency Of the United
SAte and inviting me to attend that occasion Other
duties pressing at The time will deny the pleasure OF
mngng in your festival. But 1 think it appro-
Taylor IL appears TO be considered by the
ton over which you preside as emphatic approval!
the world that the people Of the United States to
revive them restore them, and apply them again tue
administration o the government, and 10 rebuke any de.
partnre from them, unworthy of their confidence and
support In his farewell address his countrymen he
tends consolidate the powers OF all the departments
one and thus to create whatever the form Of govern
Adams, dated June ~ 1873 declares the party which
brought him into power had Tor its object strengthen
against Executive encroactment The same great p,inci
plies have again trlumphed in the election Of Taylor,
that republican principles of tn, early Presidents aud
fathers of the country will be the rules OF his adm nisa
| tion.
Present my thanks the gentlemen OF the assoc
Tor the honor they have done their invitation With
sentiments OF respect your obedieS servant .vroN
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