Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-31
RICHMQND ENQUIRER.
FRIDAY Tr MoRNING, DECEMBER 81. 1852

we find tho following in the correspondence oil inc LIS
patch We have no data which TO base opinion as 10
the correctness of the Programme. Reports 10 tue ~
Herald and other papers, agree as to the names Oh ose BE-
leced: .. 1870
,b,rI an, e,ahIa3 10 uyc YOU correct list of General
Pierces cabinet One changes may be made ere he
ih of March, but the names seno you are "ow osi
The cabinet will be composed of the following gentlemen,
VIZ: "
Treasury, Hon. MIR. Slidel, La.
War, Hon. John A. Dix, N. 7.
Navy Hon. r. W. johnson, Ark
Interior Hon. Jesse D. Bright, Ind
Post Master General, Samuel Medary Ohio.
Attorney General, Hen A. 0. P. Nicholson, Inn
any changes are made .hey WIN occur IN ,e treasury
Mr. Hunter as predicted IN my last mas consented 10
take the State Department. and in his Keeping the hono
the rights and The interests OF the republic WI" oe ehuseu
sure and safc guardianship. ;,
Hon A p Nicholson arrived in this city YESTERDAY u
rec! from Concord a. He az v 1s haSays
1t is with difficulty that's quorum can be raised III "'e
House.
Ii is hardly necessary for us say that should Mr.
Hunter consent accept high OF the Stale Depart
men, IL would give universal satisfaction TO the people Of
Virginia We rejoice that distinguished Senator
also most highly appreciated amos, other portion
of the Union The Boston Times announces the arrival OF
Senator Hunter Boston Friday night last and whle
It has the Information TO confirm r deny Inc umo' o
Mr. Hunters elevation 10 scat in the Cabinet, il assumes
the fact arguments sake and pays the following we'll
merited tribute 10 Mr. Hunter:
Mr. Hunter is one of Vireina's favo'e sous. He has
served Legislature of his native State with honor 10
himself and advantage 10 his State. AS Speaker OF lne
House Of Representatives in Congress- he has won an e
able reputation As Senator from that parouc Stae, Tor
several years. and especially, Chairman OF inc COMMITTEE
Finance in the Senate he has proved hnsel 10 DC u
of comprehensive views ana truly an American
patriot Rumor proc.ms him be likely TO hold pronl-
nent place the Cabinet of Cen Pierce OF this we Know
nothing and for the simple that Gen Fierce mas not
yet proclaimed the programme OF his Cabinet out mus
much know Of reason, of MIR Hunter he mas been
Speaker House Representatives, and as such he
with distinguished reputation. For his valuable ser
The House. he translated 10 the w. 3 Senate,
and served with general appreciation, as chairman OF
the Committee Finnnce-ihe most important OF all the
committees in that body All the financial arrangements
pass the ordeal OF this COMMITTEE
The Legislative mission Mr. Hunter has therefore been
OF pre- eminent Importance 10 the whole country anu nc
discharged lis duties with consunnate hoWty. .ie mas
literally held the strings Of the naon ana whist ne
has always proved himself be gentleman VI Tue most
enlarged beraly as individual the conded alnioner
of this great nation has steny pIucced national eco
nomy Amid the mullifariuus claims Of the national lrea
sury he has carefully considered the u the govern
men economical administration, IN accordance WIN
even-handed justice IN all claimants His system mas oech
iberaty claims. and rigid proofs on ALL occasions
In accordance with this theory while has set his lace, as
STEEL Salms, he has been disposed 10
look with liberality every equitable consideration MI
Hunter OF the a5est and most comprehensive STATES
men in the nation Rnmor points 10 him as prominent
member of President Pieces cabinet We do not heslta
TO pronounce on this subject because Gen. Pierce keeps
owe secrets should Mr. Hunter accept seat ~ Sc
cabinet nc Will the seat win distinguished
reputation Ile is one of old Virgias gifted sons
10 the administration OF the government Ike Ientra
Pierce he would know neither North South East nor
West, in conducting the uiirs of The nation whether IN
the Senate the cabinet he will always be true 70 Inc IN
whole