The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-03-15

lection which President Pierce has made of his CO.
aauois "a sne administration OF the several departments
lol the executive government. We congratulate the
PRESIDENT hs democracy and the country at large upon
be admirable continuation OF ability, craftsmanship
ghenmeni' experience, energy, PATRIOTISM and popu-
larry wheh Is presented in the cabinet lust installed, and
upon the suspicious promise which il conveys OF most
suceessul ana glorious administration OF the affairs of
Tue paoh there - not IN the whole range OF the duties
ueVoVhg upon President OF The United States at the
present day more delicate critical and difficult task
hrn me selection and composition of his cabinet In the
nrs place, proper and impartial regard for the equal
ghs ana interests OF the different sections of the Union
requires mat he shall make his selection as that all Of
me sections shall be equally represented in the cabinet
linen ne must respect the sentiments o! the whole, and
also OF certain factions, OF the party by which he
elected and on which he relies for the support of
his administration, ID relation to the persons he shall
appoint Required and expected 10 call around him
CABINET which shall offer 10 the nation the strongest
guarantee % wise sale, and able administration, and
which snail constitute with himself unit upon all the
questions which may poss bly, challenge It's deliberations
ana acuoh, ne 10 limited and embarrassed by the
sy oil choosing his c0unselos aud assistants according
to certain arbitrary Considerations OF political and party
expectancy which prescribe the constitution OF his cabi
net wihn certain range OF localities, and by pafc
ular combination OF elements To meet the requirements
here indicated, and accomplish at the time, tho i'm
porlani ends OF preserving the union and harmony OF
his party, and OF securing Tor the administration OF the
various executive departments tue highest order OF ab
lily, standing. and craftsmanship, is an achievement
which may well be considered as testing, in the most
conclusive manner the sagac,y. wisdom, and power oil
a newly elected Chief Magistrate In the composition
OF his cabinet President Pierce has proved himself fully
equal TO this test and has thus given the most satsfac-
tory and propOus earnest OF The benehcent efficiency
and brilliant success with which his administration
destined TO be distinguished
Analysed and examined individually, and with refer
ence to lis personal merits and qualifications, viewed
as whole, with reference to the various constituencies
which collectively, and with most feicous adjust
ment, represents, we cannot conceive that President
Pierce could possibly have constructed more excellent
judciousi and satisfactory cabinet The gentleman
eced Tor the post 81 Secretary Of State OF the abes
most experienced and enlightened statesmen of the Union
we regard as an occasion OF particular cograiuaton
that that position, al this lime especially Important is
placed under the administration OF mas who a mem.
Der OF the cabinet OF Mr. Polk has already given proof OF
those bold iearess and progressive counses which dis
tngushed the last democratic administration and
so emphatcay demanded by the public sentiment OF the
natioh in the management of foreign relations O
The administrative ability OF Governor Marcy the hsto
ry OF the Mexican The most positive and imposing
witness. His management of the War Department and
OF all the extended diversified complicated, and response
bic operations of the with Mexico, presents model
OF administrative ability and skill tor which perhaps no
parallel, certainly superior, is TO be found in history
We feel perfectly assured that he will bring TO the in
vOlved and embarrassed condition in which the miserable
diplomacy OF the late administration has left foreign
relations skill equal TO that which he signaxed in the
direction OF the War Department, and spirit fully ade-
quate TO The cTlss and TO the demands OF the country
The President could not have been happier than he has
been in the choice OF the distinguished gentleman whom
he has selected for the Treasury Department MIR Guh
c combines in the highest degree all the qualities for
excellent Secretary OF The Treasury He has had during
his life much TO do with, and has bestowed great deal
oil study upoD the subject of finance and other
zeal questions which connect themselves with the ad-
nnisralion OF the public moneys. He is man OF large
and powerful volume OF intellect OF indomitabe energy,
extraordinary capacity for labor, OF incompatible negri-
~, OF uniaerlng judgment, and infexble hrmness in
the discharge OF his duty. The country will be assured
that in his hands the nalional treasury will not only be
secure against Gaphnism, but that The vast and compl
Gated machinery of the fiscal department will be directed
with the most consummate skill and success. Mr.,
Guihries uniform, ardent. and uncompromising devotion
10 the great national and S,ae-ghs principles of the
democratic party, and his spread popularity through
out the Southwest able, efficient, and courageous
champion OF those principles insure to the admnistra-
ton OF which he has been chosen adviser conhrma-
uon VI not an increase, oil its strength in the region oil
| which he may be considered the representative.
/ The selection OF Jefferson Davis Secretary OF War
while II secures able administration OF that depart
ment is most happy Precipitation OF that portion OF the
democracy oil the South who reluctantly acquesced IN
the compromise and who periodically postponed their
sectional sense OF wrong 10 the great obec, OF edeenng
the government from the hands Of whggery and 10 this
end noby gave in their adhesion 10 the National Conven
ton OF last year. thus permanently restoring The CONSOLE
dated union OF The great national democratic party This
appoiD ,men will grappe the whole South "with hooks
OF steel" 10 the administration.
The democracy of The Northwest and Pennsy lvania
will be satisfied and delighted with their participation in
the cabinet through The respective representatives OF The
friends OF Cas- and Buchanan while the departments as
signed 10 these apponiees are sure of being ably admin
stered The Old North Stale will be confirmed in her
redemption from the unnatural sway OF whggery by the
compliment paid her in the appointment OF Mr. DobbIn
and which she well deserved by her gallant and
glorious action in the last election. And while the
democracy Of New England will be gatihed in the ele
walton TO the cabinet oil man whom they cherish with
proud interest, President Pierce will have the ad
vantage in the person OF Caleb Cushing OF combining
with The other valuable and efficient constituents OF hi
cabinet, perhaps the most brilliant and gifted intellect
the nation, and man OF whose sincere devotion to b'
democratic faith Notwithstanding he acted with thu
wings, the cordial suirages OF the democratic party
Massachusetts repeated occasions, and the appre
catng favor OF General Pierce, are sufficient evidence
In short and in conclusion, repeat that we do no
think President Pierce could under all the circumstance
have possibly made more excellent and satisfactory Sc
lection oil q cabinet
General Peaslee, the newlyspponied collector OF thi
port, is gentleman OF fine education, agreeable manners
and marked ability He has long enjoyed the conhdenc
of The New Hampshire democracy and the respect OF al