Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-11-26
The Next Cabinet.

The Next Cabinet.
Speculaiions in regard TO the probable composition
of the mex, Cabinet. must necessarily be mere specu-
lstons; and such, in great measure, worthless
since the Editor possess few, if any. sources of
information upon the subject equally open 10 his
readers. Sill The fact that the subject is topic for
conversations aad discussion evinces the public curl
osty in egard 10 it, and it may safely be concluded
that what people will taM about they will also read
ABOUT; indeed we ourselves can bear witness to the
interest with which the plausible, and often able and
ingenious Cabinet making of our contemporaries, is
peruscd in The sdnctum
There two features which will be found upon
examination 10 characterize all The newspaper Cabinets
which yet havs beenlramed In the first instance some
member of The cabinet is awaysa citizen of the same
STATE with the editor; and in the second, the member
designated from his own section invariably belongs to
precisely the school of politicians with the edi-
tor-no matter how ultra that may be- In fact it is
simply indication of what the writer would do,
he President, without making any allowance, or
calculation for the different and more extended view
which bis new position would force upon him; and
certainly the cabinet so framed is no more ike the
probabe than the Trainer is like Franklin Pierce.
Without laying claim TO any greater amount Of po-
Itical foresight than the OF the world and indeed
without ri>king our reputation as seer, (no great
rsk by designating any individuals for any particular
offices in The cabinet, we would still venture to state
some general principles, rules of action, which
seem likely 10 obtain in The selection Of the constitu-
tional advisers OF the mex; President.
limitations SELDOM if ever secure the success or re-
puation of the original after which they have been
oloIlo cd IN 81;
resuscitation OF The regime OF Mr. Polk, the per-
of his various secretaries would, in opinion,
he especially unfortunate. 1t would revive al the
jealousies Of that PERIOD without bringing with ii a
1yhe of its PRESTIGE. The people have elected Gene
raj Pierce, and look 10 him for a policy-ar admins
traon and misunderstanding throughout the impress
of his mini and character. mere re-appoint-
ment of Mr. Folks cabinet would not meet this expec-
tation. 1t would obscure MIR. Pierce's identity
without any compromising benefit. We are dead a
gainst restrictions and fac SMILES
Again; it may, with safety. be promised that few
appointments will be made from States where, during
the late slavery excitement The different wings of the
party were placed in artagonism, amounting, in some
cases. 10 personal euds and bitterness among the lead
We might instance at the South, Georgia, Mis-
ss:ippi and others The questions may have passc a
way, fine political breaches have been healed yet still
the personal luminosity, in many cases. survives This
is placing the matter upon the ground simply of pru-
dence and expediency 1t is further due TO the national
feeling, which elected General Pierce, that he should
be very cautious how he appoints ultra men from eth
er section, TO office. He owes nothing TO cIiGuery
and is independent of lis dication. He neither
nominated nor elected through any such influences.
We notice in the last number of The Goldsb0rougt
Patriot, very well written article upon The incoming
Administration. We agree fully and heartily with
It's nomination of Judge Strange the next Attorney
General Of The U. S. To the persevering efforts of thu
democrats of this State, who, after long and ardu
struggle have at length succeeded in carving it
something is DUE and certainly something is also dut
to the high standing and character of Judge Strange
both as gentleman and urist, who would grace
fully and ably fill the office, anl perform the duties
Attorney General What course General Pierce ma
happen 10 pursue we cannot pretend TO say. "
merely give our hearty support TO the movement mi
tated by the Patriot, with the hope and belief that
will be taken up by the Democratic press of the State
and we think that under all the circumstances, tn
voice of North Carolina ought 10 be heard and trb
ute paid 10 her State pride, by the appointment c
Judge Strange to the. post indicated.