The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-24


The intelligence from Washington, disclosing
the proceedings and prospects of the cabinet OF
Gen. Taylor, Is, thus far, encouraging to the
friends of the new administration. According to
the accounts which we have received from there,
and which we believe reliable, 1t has been de-
eided, after mature dehberation, that any system
of removal from, appointment to, office, looking
like political prescription, similar to that which
characterized the administrations Gen. jackson
and Gen. Harrison, will not be encouraged by the
advisers of the new President. Only two menu
bers Of the existing cabinet-Mr. Ewing and Mr.
Collamer-have sIgnfed wish for indlscrimlnate
removal from office, the majority, with the Pres-
dent at their head, being hostile to any such prn-
ciple in the management Of public affairs Those
two gentlemen, therefore, being the minority, will
either submit to the moderate and liberal course
thus marked out by the President and his advisers
or will retire from the positions which they oc-
cupy. We suppose, however, that they will re-
main where they are, and follow out the policy
to which Gen. Tayler pledged himself, previous
to his nomination and election, and to which he
still adheres, in opposition to all prescription
cliqucs, now that he is President of the United
States.
But this determination Of the cabinet to avoid
political prescription, does not by any means pre-
clude them from making all necessary and appro-
pirate removals, and filling the vacancies by COM
petent, intelligent, faithful, and discreet men.
There will, and must be, removals, to GER
tam extent, In the various departments Of
the government, foreign and domestic bat such
changes will be brought about slowly, deliberately,
cautiously, and without any of the charac-
aeristlcs which were manifested in tho first
movements OF the jackson cabinet, or that of
General Harrison. The high, independent and
liberal character Of the noble old man who has
been elevated to the Presidency Of this republic, is
guaranty that the government will be conducted
on the most liberal and general principles, In its
appointments well the adoption Of its gene
ral measures In all matters of detail, the cabinet
will furnish the President with what Is necessary
to be known or acted upon bat if this cabinet, or
any portion Of it, should deceive or delude him, in
the exercise Of their duty according to the pro-
gramme laid down Tor them, they may rest assured
that he will act as becomes an enlightened chief
magistrate In the premises, and that the people of
shis country without reference to party will sup
port him, to the dismissal Of any portion of the
cabinet, or even to its complete removal and the
substitution of another
VIC dIc AuPPJ, hoWtftiJ W ltdru, lIOfn the best
sources in Washington, that a majority of the
cabinet entertain the same views as those which
have been brought into the White House by the
President, and that they will lberally and ener-
getcally endeavor to carry out his purposes to the
fullest extent, during his term Of Office. Thus far,
undoubtedly, with one or two exceptions-excep-
lions, too, having beneficial effect-they have
succeeded remarkably well. Amid such crowds
OF Office beggars, there must be discomfort and
dispeasure; but the great body Of the Ameri-
Can people will distinguish with accuracy between
she discomfort of Office beggars and lhe difficulties
oil organizing new administration on new and
enlightened principles II MIR. Clayton and
MS colleagues In the cabinet, conduct their
several departments with care, deliberatiop.
wisdom, and liberalty, there is no difficulty IN or
ganizipg national party, both in Congress- and
throughout the country, that can maintain power
IA che general government for a quarter of a cen.
Jury. The opposition of the defeated and broken
Gown democracy can easily be met and repealed.
iy union, moderation, enlightened and liberal
principles Of action, and in the circulation and
perpetuaton of the same sentiments, through their
newspaper organs In the several States.