The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-02-27
MIR. CLAYTON.

Tine appointment OF this gentleman has elected
general expressions Of satisfaction from the Wing
press Of the Union His abilities are well known,
and what is equally important, moderation 10 con-
spcuous feature of his character He does moi be-
long 10 the ultra school of politicians. He is WISE
calm, safe man. and we do not doubt will faithfully
represent the spirit OF the President, and shed new
honor upon the Department to which he is called.
And, while the Wing press Of both North and
South warm in their appreciation ofthis appoint
ment, are happy TO zee that even our democratic
opponents do moi evince any bitterness on the occa-
sion. That decided democratic paper, the Peters
burg Republican, In an article upon this subject,
says: Mr.. Clayton Is known as a statesman Of
liberal and enlarged views, rather than mere parli-
zan q head Of q faction" II also remarks " that
Gen. Taylor could not well have made selection
from the Wing ranks which would have been more
acceptable to the Democrats than this and II he
tinues In the same way TO make his other appoint
ments, he will probably give more offence 10 the
Wings than to the Democrats"
On behalf of the Whgs, we can assure our demo-
cratic contemporary, that but one unbroken note Of
ulation has followed this appointment and that
they rejoice In the assured belief that Clayton Is
specimen Of the Cabinet with which Gen. Taylor
will be surrounded. Such being the case, the old
hero will have the singular good fortune of satisfying
u pututs III Sduiift APPOINTMENTS.
For Rough and Ready President Old lack
makes pretty fair stort does he not Point us TO
the statesman, gray with the cares OF empires, who
ever manifested more consnmmate prudence and
judgment in that most responsible duty the selection
Of ministry, than has been exhibited by the Farm
er-Soldier Of the South - Richmond Republican,
February 49,
The appointment of the Hon. John NJ. Clayton 10
be the Secretary Of State-the Premier of the new
adminisraton-s at once nm evidence Of the sound
judgment and discriminating tact Of President Tay-
lor, and leaves no doubt on the minds of those who
most familiar with our public affairs that the new
Cabinet will, throughout, be of character honora-
BILE alike to the country, to the Wing party, and to
the judgment of our chief.
OF all the public men in the United States, Mr.
Clayton stands pre-emnent for uniting with talents
of the highest order, those qualities of the heas
which cause men to be beloved In private life He
is by no means perfect and we never expect TO meet
with the man that Is. But we can say of Mr.
Clayton, from our own knowledge, what is admitted
to be true by all who know him best-that he has
more heart than most public mem and that very
rarely If ever, in this country, has any man been
admitted to possess In the degree great talents
and warm and affectonate nature. 1t Is this COM
bina,ion of talents, and kind nature, which con-
stitute the elements Of the enduring popularity
and we speak from knowledge and observation a,
Washington when we say, that the nomination Of
Mr. Clayton has given universal satisfaction. We
use the expression in its broadcast sense, and W.
mean TO be understood literally, that not SOLITARY
Wing at Washington, has objected to, found fau
WITH or caviled at this appointments; but thar II i.
looked 10 by ALL the harbinger Of more than ord
nary wisdom In the formation Of the Cabinet.
For us to speak Of Mr.. Clayton's talents would be
idle. He was candidate for the Vice Presidency
| in l5Il and had he been nominated, Hames X
Polk would never have been elected the President
this great Republic Even the Democracy al Wash
ington freely admit, that IL Gen. Taylor makes az
his cabinet as Iudiciously he has commenced h,
cannot fail Of success in the administration of tn,
Government. That he will do 30, we do not doubt
| And our convictions that all will he right, are no
lesscned, now that we know that upon his arrival n
Washington he win have the full benefit of III.
maiured wisdom, the prudence, and the experienc.
nf John NJ. Clayton TO aid him in the selection q
his other co-laborers In the administration Of The
Government. Courier and Enquirer ~ York
| The appointment of Hon. John NJ. Clayron. as
Secretary Of State, by Gen. Taylor seems TO give
general satisfaction Mr. Claytons talents are Of the
first order and he Is known a liberal, high minded
gentemen-a pairlor Of the purest stamp Fair.
| far, Va, Esns.
| There seems 10 be no doubt that Mr.. CIAvroS
viii accept Of the appointment One Of our mos
practical and enlightened Statesmen, and thorough
ly versed in the Legislative and diplomatic history
the Country, he will adorn the station and the nd
minisfraon under which he holds it, Raleigh, "
| c., Regisfw.
| Although fatigued by his Journey and not vet Der