The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-01-18

large. ne Is SAID 10 DC the most tnOIOugn demo-
cratic public man that the world ever saw. He hates
allparade and stentaon and it is fact that some
of your policemen in New York seem more Impor-
tant IN their eyes, and put far more airs. His
manners are extremely courteous and unassuming,
Letslly devoid of affectation, calm and cool, with
an occasional sparkle the eye that indicates ths
prsDcy OF the intellect within, and at the same
time keen relish for stingless sarcasm, or
gentle joke.
Now for the political opinions of Gen. Taylor
It statedto that he discountenances altogether
the annexation Of Cuba and il is believed that he
would be almost disposed, il it were possible, to
give back California and New Mexico to its former
owners. General Taylor looks upon the acquisi-
ton of those countries almost as robbery; and
and was the most efficient instrument the ac-
susiuon of the new territories, yet he did SO in
obedience to orders;from the government. but not
because be approved of the policy of Mr.. Polk. If
negotiations be pending relating to the purchase of
Cuba, he will, when he comes into power, at once
break them of, if It can be done with any show
ofdecency and proprieiy He is against the annexa-
ton OF purchase of Cuba except in of the last
extremity. THIS extremity would be the offer or
attt mpt Of the English government to get possess
sion Of the island: The occurrence of such con-
ungepcy Is Improbable, and utterly impossible for
the Brush government would not dare to make
such an attempt, and run the risk OF rupture with
this country In the present posture of European
affairs. On the subject OF Canada, or what the
General thinks on that point, have heard nothing.
Probably the matter was never discussed.
The taritt 10 another point on which he holds
some Distinct and curious opinions. He is in favor
Of modifying, In some respects, the details of the
existing law but you may rely upon it that he by
no approves of the repeal OF the tariff of 46
and the substitution OF that of AZ. This subject,
however, Will create little excitement or interest
except among few manufacturers in the North
As a political question, it has lost the interest il
formerly excited. The most pressing and Impor-
tant political question which will come before the
ton. General Taylor's opinions on this matter
are very peculiar for a, Southern man. II
has long been. generally. supposed IN the
mails, that he would veto the Wilmot provlso alto
gether-such an inference being drawn iiom his
come cton with the South. General Taylor's at
tenton has been brought to this subject, from the
immense quantity OF letters he has received from
the Northern States regarding it.. He very much
regrets, believe, that this question has been so
much aeitated He agrees with Mr.. Buchanan,
to California and New Mexico until the laws of
these countries be repealed by positive acts
Of Congress. In this view of the matter, he
thinks that the mere legislation of these coun-
fereDces, as no slave property could be intro.
duced there under the existing laws of those
tenioriee, and In this respect they would be
precisely in the same position as the Northern free
States Mr.. Cslheun's notions on slavery he ut.
terlv rejects: Probably the General would ac-
quiesce in the Missouri compromise but doubts
whether il could be carried through Congress. He
thinks that California and New Mexico might be
eTtcit into new territories without any reference
to the question of slavery, and that the subject
should rest as 1t is, without any further agitation
And he also believes that the Southern men are
very wrong in the violent measures they propose
and threaten on this matter. On the whole, as
tar as can learn, the views OF General Taylor on
the question OF slavery are sensible, Just, and
national in the highest degree 1t is curious, that
he quite comedies, as am informed, with certain
paper IN the North, which has been prominent IN
Its advocacy of the doctrine that the laws Of
conquered country should remain IN force until they
are expressly changed by the country to which it
has been annexed. Now, being a constant reader
OF the Herald, in New Orleans, remember to have
seen this doctrine advocated in its columns, long
before the Wllmot proviso agitated Congress.i
The most pressing matter on his attention,
during his retirement at Baton Rouge, has been
the numerous applications for Office. II has been
aperfect rush, as learn and It would be mpos.
elble to recount the various anecdotes and incl
dents connected with it. In your good city of
New York: 1t seems there have been a great
that there will be no sweeping removals but,
as far as can learn, this mistake, tor there
Will be very general removal of the old officers
good authority that Mr., Webb, of the Courier and
E~qrve, has distinctly asked for some foreign
mission, and has signified preference for Berlin
He wishes to go there, still holding his interest
the salaries OF Messrs. King and Raymond, the
editors feft behind. This is the proposition he
has made to the General, which Is supposed by
been rejected. Mr. Webb, It is said, has written to
Gen Taylor, advising him to let no one know who
waste compose his cabinet, and at the same time
self. The General replied that he was greatly
obliged to HIM for his advice, which he considered
excellent, and that he would adopt 1t in toto, and
keep the secret to himself. The feelings Of the
of1cious Journalist at this nave and curt reply,
amusing and suggestive OF the character of the
man, may be more easily conceived than express
ed. have heard It asked here # Mr.. Webo
be sent to Berlin In consequence of the services
he rendered to General Taylor since he took HIM
up a candidate for the Presidency last year,
what should Mr. Bennett get, who was the first
to nominate him for that high office, and has
been his firm and strenuous supporter ever
since? The one was first an unwilling advocate
and lent bis aid only last year; the other was
In the field in the early part OF '46, nearly two
vocete OF the hero of Buena Vieta He ought GER
taInly to be sent minister to France or England
As for Hiram Fuller, the other editor in New
the Office Of Marshal Of New York, he ought, at
least, to be appointed charge to Denmark,
having had the start Of Mr. Webb by many months
]oklpely by some politicians IN this quarter, and
are some times spoken OF In the same temper at
Baton Rouge The only thing certain IN regard
to removals and appointments, is that there will
be q considerable change, perhaps as great as that
which took place at General IIarrison's election,
only the changes will be made with more grace
and dignity. AS to individual applications, it is
impossible to say with any degree Of certainty who
has the be st chance. The not to the swift,
the battle to the strong, In Office hunting, as
well as other kinds Of hunting.
General Taylor IS now of opinion that he will
not be able TO get to Washington before the 18th of
February, as he will occupy great deal OF time
the visits he int nds making by the way; and he is
the more induced to defer mis- approach to the
capital TILL that time from an apprehension that he
would be worried to death by the efice-seekers, If
he re ached 1t sooner. At Louisville, he stops to
confer with Mr.. Crittenden, and make definite
arrangements as TO the composition of the cabinet.
Either at Louisville at Frankfort he will make
up his mind on this point, and also compose his
inaugural address, which will give the views IN
full on all the principal points pressing for atten-
ton.
The General may disappont many men, many
poliuciane, end no small number of Office seekers;
but far as am able to Judge, he will crafty the
wishes of all the moderate and sensible portion Of
andy meet he onfa