Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-28
RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
,aTURDAY MORNING. DECEMBER 70, So 2
GARNET, MAKING.

CABINET MAKING.
We have frequently expressed the opinion which is con-
drmed by The significant article of The Concord Patriot thai
Franklin Pierce has the information the experience ana inc
rmness properly his own Judgment in the selection
of his cabinet we coincide in senmeE, with the Nor
folk News that the President elect will submit to no al
tempted control over his decision in the The seec
,on Il Cabinet officers delicate and important duty il
the discharge of which the President should be left perfect,
free and un,rammeled. With them close intimacy ant
confidential relations arc be maintained and perfect con
dence should be cherished affairs Of State be discuss
ed their advice sought and views consulted and II Is pecu
nry proper that their selection should be determined viii
serious consideration and personal knowledge OF their sent
men,s.
"A letter lately received by from friend in Rich
mond expresses opinions this subject with whcl
heartily agree. The writer 1T Is source oi regTc
that so many attempts are made thousn lnc press 10 i
of Frank Pierce in the choice OF his cabinet
Even in Virginia. the names OF distinguished gentlemen are
constantly puade suitable for Secretary OF State
Treasury Navy, DC. Now is my opinion IN WHEN am
By of Senator Hunter Governor Floyd ard
Others Virginia. especially, should be silent in this mat
Ter She should evince 70 eapeness anxiety furnish
member Of the cabinet but should the President elect decide
10 select from among the number of her capable sons one
make the number of his constitutional advisers he souo
be left al perfect liberty TO ac and his choice should be
cheerfuly acquiesced in by ALL"
We 60 farther and say that should Cen Pierce after full
review Of tho whole field find il expeden; TO make no ten
der of Cabine, appointment Virginia. the Democracy OF
State will appreciate his action compliment TO The
of State which first and alone pronounced
for him. and by her moral influence secured him his
whcmng majority.
We have strong confidence in the Presdcn, elect and
feel that shall be fully justified in giving cordial assent
whatever action he may take in delicate and important
responsibility This confidence strengthened by all that
hear of franklin Pierce whose admirable character is
thus drawn BY correspondent of The Boston Post
Ii is observed once by all rejecting men, tha, The cir
of the country have greatly charged with the
extension OF ,s since The days VI jackson ana
Polk New interests 10 be arranged. The new and
wonderful book of the censushat book Of fate in the u
was consulted before. TIE welfare Of the whole people,
from the Atlantic 10 the Pacific, is be carefully studied
To all hs this high and sacred trust eposed in
him by counrymen is province of Gen. Pierce and
you who know so well safely the people that he is
Just the 10 do it, Cool collected cautious and discrm-
tng quick n his pecepIions-decded in his Judgments
stern and unyeldng in his ol
in his grasp of and frank III his man
ners aud fecngs-the and highly hono!ed standard
bearer OF the American democracy WIN DC found equal 10
every emergency and gloOusy fulfil the Just expectations
of hi, friends No slnce the times oi Andrew JACK
ever came with such majority that which has borne
Franklin Pierce thus far toward the presidential chair o thS
srea republic. No had greater inducements 10
study well his high position No man ever gave "orther
promise OF being capable o coming up 10 the iu measure OF
his destiny Let every patriot heaIs peat warmly iof MN
now. !.
The entire surroundings of General Pierce down this
reent spirit us wisdom aud counsel dwe within him.
Look at his position Immediately anterior 10 his nomina-
on when he urged that his might not be presented 10
the ma ona convention Look his modest yet able letter
Of acceptance Look his retirement silence and dignity
during The whole Of the Look al his manner o
receiving the of his election, amid the firing OF cannon
ana the huzzas of his troops Of friends Look him IN The
legislature Of New Hampshire, when the sad idngs OF e
eah Of Webster officially proclaimed a, Concor US Ic
uttered ina sublime into recorded
memori, and all the and-Ine great hear
Of The Na.io= beats heartily at The portals Of y
Look al his udcious OF receiving avowed placescck
es and the suggestions of parties interested for the
sion and their dear ecves Look al his replies 10
mess OF arrangements public bodies and voluntary assn
cations And finally look at his sagaciy and dep,n II
intact his purpose with regard 10 the mate
as OF his cabinet and the designs Of his future govern
look all these things and you have franklin Pierce
before you. husSA VISTA.