The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-03-23
nSssShe Cabinet.

PIERcE's Cabinet:
SECRETARY OF sTArE-w1LLInM l.. MARCY.
the chief officer Of Mr. Pierce's cabinet
- well known statesman. and has, at dit |
lerent times. filled important appointments
hoth under the State and General Govern
ments. MIR. Marcy was born in Sturbridge
w Forester county. Massachusetts. Decem-
her, 1886. lie entered Brown University,
Providence, (R. l..) and graduated in
1903. lie afterwards removed to TROY.
n the State-of New York. where Ire stud
sed and commenced the practice of the
nv, and soon took a prominent part in
peaitics as de,nacrat. DuGins the war.
he served as volunteer in defence OF his
state. In 1916. he was appointed Recor-
der OF Troy;in 10. he was removed from
stfice by Governor Clinton. whom he op-
posed; three years, afterwards, Mr.. Marcy
was appoin,rd Adjmant General OF New
York; in E3sS he received from the Leg.
gislaiure the appointment of State Comp
roller, which office he held for several
wears la 1899 he was appointed one OF;
the Associate Justices of the Supreme
Court Of the State; but in 1881 he resign
ed his Office. in consequence OF being rlec-
n.i United States Senator. He was in the
Senate less than two years, when he re-
signed. being elected Governor of New
York. in 1889. lie was twice re elected
viz: in 1884 and 1886; but on "a fourth
nomination. in 1888. he shared i'm the de-
feat of the democratic party. and William
u. Seward was elected over hm From
1888 until l845, Mr.. Marcy was mostly
occupied by his private business. Or the
accession OF Mr.. Polk to the Chief Magis.
tracy. Mr.. NJ. was appointed Secretary oil
War. During the eventEul administration
Of Mr.. Polk the onerous duties OF the war
department we're performed by Gov. Mar
oy IN nsnnner to elicit admiration from
all 'fo hrs consummate ability, we are
probably indebted more than to anv other
person. for the successful prosecution OF
that glorious war. Mr.. Marcy's cores
Rondence with the Commander. in Chief OF
Me army. during the war, showing tina, he
possessed abilities as writer. of no COM
MON order. For several years past il has
been his great aim and object to heal the
unfortunate dissensions which have divid-
ed the democratic party in New York; the
~ Fierce. shows how well he succeeded.
NJ Marcy as preiRier. will undoubtedly
ensure, as much as any other officer, the
success Of the new administration; he is
shrswd and ready politicians; a man Of
great experiencein public life, and is. with
q, radical democrat.
SECRETARY OF THE ETREAsURY-JAmEs GUTH-
RE.
The financial affairs Of the country. un.
der the administration Of President Pierce
viii be administered by James Guthrie, of
Kentucky. The duties devolving upon the
head of the Treasury department are hea-
Wy. and require man o!talent. emery, and
ategrity. Integrity to correct abuses al.
lowed by Galphin administration. and
the energy TO carry out required reforms
in the financial affairs Of the nation. Mr..
GuthriA resides in Louisville, and has oc-
eupied q leading position at the bar of,ha'
city. Asaan OF immense wealth. of edu-
cation. and great abilities as lawyer, he
has long held an elevated position in soci-
d. as well as political life Having grown
up wishths West, he feels identified with
its prosperity. is acquaintanted with its
history aud wants. intimately. and possess
ses besides a perfect knowledge of the
whole country. MIR. Guthrie was educa.
ted asa legislator. in thar school of states.
men, the Kentucky Legislature. he was
elecet' to.the State Senate from that strong
hoA Of Federalism: the Louisville district
In 1887. Mr. Guthrie was urged as can
dtttste for Judge Of the Supreme Court IN
stead Of Judge Catron; and on the death
Of Mr. Chy, in 1889. he declined me offer
OF Gov Powell to appoint him successor
90 Mr.. Clay as United States Senator. He
filed in F649. the important position Of
President ofthe Convention called to re.
form The Censiitation of the STATE. Mr..
Guiierie 10 . man OF fifty years Of age, of
athletic form, and energetic habits.
SECRETARY OF THE INrERIoR-RoBERT. NJ
cLELLAND.
Robert M'Clelland. the present Govern
or Of Michigan. represents the friends OF
Gen. Cass in the Cabinet. The newly
created Department. OF the Interior, invol
yes in the performance Of its duties. ener-
nv. industry, and a perfect acquaintance
with the internal affairs Of the country -
That Mr.. M'Clelland possesses these quail
ifications is evident from his success in
public lie. and the positions he has filled.
Mr. M.Clelland is a native Of Pannsylva.
ia, md was born in the eastern part OF
the Common wealth. about the year 1908.
tle graduated at Dickinson College in
Carlisle, and studied law in this city with
sThomas Williams. Esq. now a leading
nsscti,ionar at our bar. Many Of our cit
izsns recolleci Mr.. MClelland, during his
rssitiemce in the Iron City. Alter he had
completed his study Of law at the office OF
Mr.. Williams. he removed TO Michigan.
whara he established himself aud com.
m,enced ihe practice Of law at Monroe
From the district in which he resided. he
Was elected to Congress for three consec-
u,ive terms {l8AS TO E849). He had pre-
.viously distinguished himself as mem
her OF the State Constitutional Convention.
and Of the Legislature Of Michigan. in
which iat.er body he was chosen. Speaker
az the House. in i843s InNovember 1851,
he was elected Governor Of Michigan, and
,fi,,t;op ho WAS re a.