The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-03-10
Cabinet Members.

Mr. GUTHRIE FOR THE cABINEr.-We copy the follow
ing portion OF an article in the Florence (Ala Gazette
in which the editor of that sensible journal pays
ed tribute to our distinguished fellowczen, and dis
plays Just appreciation OF his eminent fitness for place
in the cabinet OF the incoming administration The APP
pointmen of Mr. Guthrie 10 seat in the cabinet OF Gen
eral Pierce will be highly satisfactory assurance TO the
people Of the souhwes, that his administration will
suit The best interests of all sections OF the country and
will be characterized by the hghes, order Of ability;
With this general discaim OF a wish intention 10
offer advice when none has been asked, we will take oc
cason TO say that having heard the of Mr. Guh-
RE, OF Louisville, Kentucky, suggested as one who will
probably go into the cabinet we regard the suggestion
poin,ment The democracy of Kentucky have commended
long and manully for their principles against influences
which were irresistible during the lifetime OF Mr. Clay,
and in the frs, rank of this small but patriotic party Mr.
Guthrie always occupied a conspicuous position.
He wa, and is the leader Of the democracy OF that
State and TO bis energy. foresight, and strong appeals
to the masses may without the least exaggeraon at
tribute the adoption of the new democratic constitution
and the success of Governor Powell-the first demo-
cratic governor who has presided the affairs of that
State for more than twenty years.
Mr.. Guthrie is man of strong mind, great energy Of
character and untiring industry, and would fill any place
that nigh, be assigned TO him with credit to himself and
honor 10 his country. He has grown up with the West,
and is identified both in feeling and interest with the
growth and prosperity of the Mississippi valley.
On the grea, question which recently astaied the
country from one extreme the other, MIR Guthrie is
perfectly sound and reliable. He cngs TO the cons,u
ton as II is and demands strict enforcement of the
rights OF the southern States within the Union
We again say that should hail his appointment
with pleasure and with the full that he would
serve his country faithfully and well
| the New Orleans Courier
Mr.. GurHRIy--The Delta pays warm and discrimi
mating compliment, TO this eminent gentleman, 10 whom
rumor assigns the Department OF the Interior in the in
coming cabinet Although not hackned politician, he
has long been consplcuousy identified with the democra
cy. and has headed lesions in Kentucky in many
desperate battle Other men have been made famous by
our Victories but he has never hesiiaed 10 lead the for
orn hone against the overwhelming popularity of the
late Henry Clay, even when fully that his only
glory would be honorable defeat Had be resided in a
democratic State the great talent he possesses combined
with his sound practical sense, nexble resolution and
high personal character. would long since have secured
him national popularity corresponding with his distinc-
ton in the West.
II be goes into The cabinet we shall congratulate the
country.
The position assigned him is due not only to his own
merit but the democracy OF OF the nobesi States of
the Union whose have shed unfading ustre in the
republic in the field and in council and whose denocra
cy have remained scadfast and true under the greatest
temptations.
From the N. Y. Herald.
| TuE NEW PosrMAsrHR GrSERAL-Tbe Hon. James
TO preside the Post Office Department. will, do
not hesitate to predict prove OF the best selections
that could have been made for that important post II
is getting to be The most abonous department of the
It's constantly increasing patronage, improvements, and
the accumuatng wants OF the whole community. The
public interests pertaining TO eminenty
and they interests, too, about which the American
people perhaps tenacious than those connected
with. and controlled by any other branch OF the govern
eminent 10 administer its duties with success and
general satisfaction requires constant vigilance, unrng
industry, much legal knowledge and experience, and 10
it's practical aspects, 6rmness Of purpose, well tenn
pered with courtesy Of and soundness OF dis
creton. Upon the discreet indscreet management of
this department greatly depends the popularity or unpopu
arty OF the entire administration. The important
pertinent OF low postage, well other matters OF
form, renders peculiarly responsible post at this time,
requiring energy, close application and enlightened
policy on the part of its official head
Judge Campbell IL not perhaps extensively known
throughout the country some other gentlemen who
might have been selected, the official positions which be
has heretofore occupied not having been such to bring
him conspcuously before the nation at large But as
prominent member OF the bar of bis State, and
Judge, and in fact in every station OF responsibility
which he has been placed he has discharged his duties
with ability and grea, fidelity In all business trans
actions he is straightforward and prompt with frank
and pleasing address, and constitution which the
bard and neessan labor OF that department cannot easily
impair,