The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-04-11
The Glorincation OF the Cabinet; or the Big
Pun OF Col. Webb done up Into DoggcrclI

The GIoriHcation OF the Cabinet; or the Big
Pun OF Col. Webb done up Into Doggcrel.i
Nashallah! God be praised! In all ages of the
world it has been the province of the poet to rem
der into song the striking events of history, cspe-
cially those which leave beautiful moral for the
benefit of mankind. The two-column puff of Colo
mel Webb, of the exceencies of the cabinet, is of
this class of good things, which have turned up
since the Inauguration. It must not'be permitted
to perish, as among the ephemere of the times.
Be, them the duty ours, to render into verse, for
the good of the Ango-Saxons, Ito say nothing of
the Office seekers,) this remarkable production Of
dislnterested genius, scriat,ns -
MR.. CLAYTON.
Mr. Claw Or MIR Crittenden M, high and command az
ing talents his devotion to wing principles his mode
ration the questions of tariff slavery, &c, &C. are
all fully understood; and even his opponents with
accord admit that General Taylor exhibited perfect
knowledge of public sentiment when he rendered him
the premiership He requires eulogy at our hands
or Clayton, the Premier, we feel free to say,
He is known just Ms well as the great Harry Clay;
His talents commanding, and principles strong,
Confirm us at once that he cannot go wrong;
And even the locos admit that Old lack,
In appointing the Premier, was on the right track;
And his glory il greater than that Of the Cid
provided he sends the right man to Madrid
MR.. MEREDITH.
or Mr.. Meredths talents, there can be but ono
opinion. With the solitary exception of Daniel Web
ser he stood before the country head Of the bar
Of the United States although comparatively young
man. His private character Is without spot or blemish
try and application to business, proverbai; while his
powerful frame and iron constitution qualify him for
the ssverest description of labor-COi. Web6.
OF Meredith's talents there's but one opinion
They sweep DER the lofticst and widest dominion,
y eY der
There is not n limb Of the law that's profounder.
His character (private) Is clear a fiddle,
Never having had any transactions with Biddle
His talents for business, and industry, too,
In the greatest of trials will put him straight through
While his great frame Of muscle and strength full
He could floor Thomas Hyer or knock down q bull =
ut all these high talents and powers are vain,
l. THOMAS EWING.
"He is a self-made man. emphatically Of the peo-
pie, who is well known, throughout Ohio, having
gone into the wilderness with the upon his shout
Wsis .'" ''''''' ''"A -'' WY eA'"'A'''-o''
Mr. Ewing ooks out from the tower of the steeple,
self-made individual, and enc of the people.
He Is known through Ohio as having gone out,
When the Indians in clusters lurking about,
With an axe on his shoulder regular toiler
Till arrived at Kanawha he turned salt boiler:
But his nerves they strong and his not
SO he hewcd his way up to the side Of Old lack
Few exhibit such powers at hewing,
Few WELD the with the arm of Tom Ewing;
Iut what will he lose, and what will he gain,
If he fails to look after the mission to Spain!
GOVERNOR CRAWFORD.
hot & Ha Uy mo d ne eur ina
believe As Governor of the State of Georgia. he has
long been man of mark well and favorably
known to the whole people. When he placed at
the helm Of State the stock Of Georgia was selling at
five cents the dollar; but such his energy,
his foresight and that he not only raised
the stock Of the State to par but her honor by
preventing reputation and tho everlasting Disgrace
which would have followed in its wake He is man of
very decided talents.-Coi. We6b .. .,..r
Governor Crawford, by means is quite as obscure
As the writer for Bennett would have suppose
He has long been man Of high mark, and secure
In the pride of the people from whence he arose
By his wonderful foresight he saved the State stock
From the bankrupt resort Of sale at the block
And while thousands of people their debts did eRaco,
In the law Of the bankrupt. that law of disgrace,
He saved Gcorgias honor to her and the nation t
From that basest expedient Of Republication:
And much we regret that he did not come in
In time to look after the man for Berlin
t' WILLIAM B. PRESTON.
We cannot better describe him. than in the language
we used former occasion T" He il Virginian Of
very high order Of intellect Of marked gcntcmanly
bearing, great suavty OF manner, and practically
and crupulousy faithful in the discharge Of every pub
lie trust committed to him AS member Of Congress,
instance he has drawn compensation for
period Of time when bsinesss, sickness, pleasure
has caused him to be absent from his duties for single
day. This is with him matter Of conscience and tho
cader easily imagine. that who has thus prac
sed will necessarily look closely the character Of
/ the men he appoints to ofhce-Col Web6.
/ He is a virginian. n gentleman. too,
Intelligent gracious and winning and true: -
| A man who would gain the most golden opinion
| or the ancient regard Of the good old dominion.
He Is faithful and honest, and true as the day,
Because for duties not rendered he took pay;
But in what he has practsed, fear he may strain
Too nicely the choice for the mission to Spain ,
JUDGE CoLLAMER.
Vermont is not without her distinguished men and
present static before he knew that his
Thought Of in connection with cabinet appointment
the prominent of the nation. and not Mr.
Colamers particular friends pointed him to General
Taylor the ablest wing in the Green Mountain
State. He is n of indomitablc industry-of en-
during patience and perscvcranco-a very decided
whigand prompt in the execution of his duty He is
fully determined that the wings shall possess at least
onc-half Of the Offices in the country.-Cot. Webb
It is due to Vermont we should say what is true
That some time before MIR. C0llamcr knew
His name even thought Of, that he appointed,
A nd duly installed among the anointcd
No Yankee Is more persevcring than he,
A nd wing decided and prompt cannot DO.
And as he's resolved that onc-half of the spoils
Shall be given the wings in reward of their tolls
He cannot forget 'twould be strange If he did,
There Is one who desires to go to Madrid.
REvERDY JOHNSON.
Reverdy Johnson, Esq, the Attorney General though
last namcd is by means the least important member
Of the cabinet. "A sharp, shrcwd lawyer and nothing
ese,n says the Herald writer Why is he just every
thing else that il desirable in cabinet officer. lie has
long been at the head of the Maryland BAR and his e
gal fitness for the high station he occupies, Is not
questioned by friend or foe. Then to nature warm,
generous anu true, bestowed upon man, he
untes the gentlemany bearing Of Preston the quick
and perception of Meredith and Clayton. and the
practical knowledge Of party politics which distinguish
Ewing. In the ery-day discussions in cabinet, Gen
Taylor WILL II we mistake not, find him Of the most
Off hand and useful advisers and his fearless frank
nature will certainly make him n favortc without
cxcclling any of his associates in their peculiar
forte lac unitcs more of the leading traits of good
cabinet officer than any Of them, and will prove
himself inv aluable to the whoc-hc will in short in
times of dic uty be the cement in the hands Of the
old General, which will bind all together unit
Col We66
/" sharp shrcwd lawyer''-now. that is admi-rabIc
why. he's everything else that be desirable
So long at the head Of the Maryland bar,
Il all Tor him and you will soon find he Is thar
And then, to nature, warm. generous aud true,
He Is, like MIR Preston. the gentleman tr,c
In quckncss like Clayton or Mcr.j;tb viewing