The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-11-28
wAsuIScros, November 20, 1sao.

Inc TfeaeM CaosHef, &c.
The cabinet IL said to be . unit; and to all intents
and purposes, there Is nothing in the appearance and
daily ocis, intercourse of it's members calculated to
destroy that Illusion But IL any were rash IS
assert that the cabinet think and feel alike, he
would either betrsy gros ignorance or be guilty OF
such mutual respect and reliance among its mem.
bers would insure harmonious action In the future
They appear tosrsbly well agreed on measures bat in
regard 20 men, and especially in regard to removals
and appointments to ofnos. there exists susng than
considerable difference Of opinion They probably
stand, Mr. Meredith and MIR Reverdy johnson against
me- and Mr. Ewing for 1t. Mr. Preston Mr. Crawford
and General rayor only voting not speaking
That the removals and appointm ents made by the
majority Of the council not always relshed by the
approaching when the ovsruled minority will assert its
claims to be- heard IL now more than probable. Mr..
Clayton and MIR Meredith will not remain colleagues
during the nsuDg session. for while MIR Clayton
to have very poor opinion OF the business capacity
and political derttanding Of Mr Meredith the latter
to hold the moral and political elevation of the
Secretary OF State IT SEINE slight discount. r Mere
dith Ia gentleman OF high tone and feelings Who pei
hsps, might manage TO swallow Mr.. Clayton but he
ba. stomach for the 81 ceterGs II Is the trimming
fer which be has no relish hence the complaints
about his taciturpity and ego,ism which have found
echo even in the interior OF Pennsylvania
As TO MIR Fwipg, he IL bold coarse INSCRIPTIONS
man. who holds . commission from ex-Goverror Sc
ward. and is ready for any kind Of warfsre-p .rty
fanniesl, or sectioDal-wbich will advance bis into
rests He possesses power Of will than any member
Of the cabiBet; but fortunately for the country his
talents for planning are not commensurate With his
energy Of execution
Mr.. Collamer IL a party hack. without will. or
object Of his own He Is proscriptve from instincts
all small men hate those who hold opinions ditfer
ept FROM their Who call the tiger cruel
His utmost ferocity Is but proof Of healthy appetite
Mr. Preston has not even an idea OF the magnitude
anc i'm por lance Of his department He has brous
Warrington the mind and business talent OF shop
man. DO prides himself his being a good account
ant, though be does not comprehend single principle
OF trade lie has been principally occupied with the
purers Congress will have to take Of the ships
Mr. Crawford Is . distant relation Of the historical
character of that name He is an unassuniing, mo
dest retiring clerk which Is all that thu War Depart
mint nov requires Tor its management since the n
dian bureau has been separated roa it, and the head
qTarttrs Of the amy removed TO New York General
Taylor has not only put the army, but the War De-
psftneDt itself, Oh the peace footing
Men beIs and senators now mastering In suf-
fciept number TO guess 1t the organization Of the
House (Which will be dsmocrsic) and tho plan Of
ton proposed by the opposition
CAFES IICINlUS