The Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1852-1853, 1852-12-29
From he Coaeord N. H. Patriot
Gen. Pierea'a Cabinet.

ofpoFlon papers are 81 very Oblig1ng as 1
not only 10 establish the principles upon
which tie members Of bis Cabinet are to be
selected. but even 10 name the individuals
who are 10 compose il. Others are more
G~drst, and content themselves with the
BssaFanGe that certain men are TO have pla-
ees ~ the Vahinet, and certain others are
atrs ~ % be in itzthat this section Of the
party IS TO have controlling influence, and
the other section is to be prescribed, de-
The Democratic papers-ef different parts Of
the country, and individuals, are urging
their favontes for seats in the Cabinet, claim
ipg il as due to their sections or the merits
and services Of the Distinguished persons
RAmed by them. All this is highly amusing
" those who know the history and character
o. Gen. Pierce; and it does not require q
pery intimate acquaintance with these, to
show the absurdity OF all such speculations.
Gen. Pierce knows and duly appreciates
the responsibilities OF the high station to
which be has been called by the unsolicited
snffragss OF the American people; and his
whole history gives evidence that he will
meet those responsibilities in a manner cred
liable to himself and acceptable to the coun-
uy. He viii be held, and Justly so, respon-
sible to the country for the acts Of his ad-
ministration; bis Cabinet are responsible to
him. He is the representative of the whole
country, literally knowing "no North, no
South, no East, no West" in the admins
tratlon Of the Government; and his Cabinet
must be imbued with the same national
ideas and purposes, acting for the country,
aud not each for a section. His Cabinet
must be a unit-fully harmonizing in all
their views, cordially seconding the determi-
nations OF the President, and vigorously la
boring to carry out every measure of public
policy to which the administration may be
committed. Upon this depends the success
OF the administration without this, all the
lahors Of the President for the public wei
fare will be futile. and the most devoted and
self-saoEitipipg efforts on his part, will end in
humiliation to himself and disgrace to the
country.
Now, how must such a Cabinet be select
ed? The President is responsible for their
gets, and he should select them, not take
them at the bidding of others. BY this we
do not mean that he should disregard or re-
fuse to listen to such suggestions as may be
made to him; and those who know General
Pierce know well that he will not act hastily
or unadvisedlv in SO vastly an important
matter. But We mean that. having diligent-
" sought tor and carefully considered all
the information that it is in bis power to OBJ
tain, he should then decide according to the
dictates of his own Judgment; and those who
know hun need no assurance that he will do
20. copscientiously and fearlessly, General
Pierce knows well the prominent and lead
Ing men of the Union, their history, their
characters, their qualifications and their po-
altlons at home and before the country; and
with such aid as he will avail himself of, we
have no fears that he will not select for his
Cabinet proper meS-men of broad national
views, sound judgment, sterling ability,
strict Integrity and correct principles-men
who will not use their places for their own
emolument, or as stepping stones to future
promotion, but who will devote their ener-
gles 10 the success of the administration and
the permanent welfare Of the country, seek
ing the honor of being faithful servants as
the reward Of patriotic service.
In acting thus, as our knowledge of Gen.
t4erce induces US to believe he will, it is
nearly certain hat many persons will be dis
appointed in the composition of his Cabinet.
Nearly every State in the Union, out OF New
England, has one, two, three or more can
dldates for seats in the Cabinet; and no
doubt most of them are well qualified for the
positions in which their friends desire to
place them, But there are only sevea Cabi.
bet officers to be appointed. while seven
times that number have been named for
them; consequently many must be disap-
pointed, But such men and their friends, if
they are true friends of the President, and
anxious for the success of his administration
will cheeEfully acquiesce in the result. with
The assurance that they are rejected not for
. lack Of qualifications, but because consid-
erations Of superior and overruling import
ARce require that others should fill the places
IN question. The supposed claims OF indi-
viduals and 81 sections must yield to the
paramount considerations of the unity of the
Cabinet, and the success of the administra-
ton which is SO dependent thereon.
And the idea that any section Of the par
ty Is to be prescribed, or its claims entirely
dlsregarded IN the selection Of Cabinet off
eers, Is, in our opinion, unfounded. All
sections of the Democratic party cordially
Ntt% W. wv tasS Sahtdoo W EcStOTt kne VOf~
eFnment to the hands Of the Democracy;
and during the canvass it was everywhere
declared by our papers and speakers, that
VI who stood buddy upon the Baltimore
platform apd supported our candidates, were
" be regarded as Democrats. All such are
TO be thus treated now and it seems to US
that i q man is in every other respect the
proper man., in the opinion of the President,
ior b Cabinet officer, the fact that he form
srlY belonged to this or that section into
which the party may have been divided in
Rny State, should not prevent his selection.
20 too with the idea that the holding Of
Nficial position heretofore, should influence
the decision in regard to any man. In oul
pplEIan, this will neither exclude any one,
lrhr weigh In his favor. If General Pierce
gApNld conclude that certain members Of Mr.
Folks Cabinst can subservc the public in.
feFests better than others, as members d
Az Cabinet, we see no reason Why he should
Not select them. His sole desire must be tt
pFpgpote the welfare, prosperity and honor
bf the country, and he will wish to call o.
round him The best men--those who, under
MI the circumstances, are best calculated t.
tld him mast eiifectpally in administering the
great trus. epaided in him by the American
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