The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-06
Mes which would scatter disunion throughout

pIes which would scatter disunion throughout
this prosperous land by arraying the abolition
lists Of the North against the shareholders Of
the South, and we would mourn the day when
the Presidential chair should be filed by such
nsn as William Fl. Seward.
To ward off this national calamity, which we
clearly discern looming in the future, it is neces-
sary that prompt and eficacious measures be
taken to impede the fatal spread of abolition prin-
ciples and to restore the democratic party to the
proud and powerful position it occupied when
Franklin Pierce was installed as President ofthe
United States What are the measures which,
in such condition of things, should be adopted!
Simply to call mass meetings in the several
cities and towns for the assembling together OF
the friends of the Union, and of the real true
friends of General Pierce; to resolve upon
earnest circumstances to the President, point
ing out the sad condition to which the democratic
party has been reduced by his unwise distribu-
ton Of patronage, the menacing state Of affairs
at home and abroad, the imminent dangers
which threaten the stability and permanence of
the Union. and suggesting, as the only way Of
escaping the perils which beset the country,
the immediate dismissal Of his Cabinet.
Let meetings for that purpose be held through
out the country, and let memorials-the express
sion OF public opinion-be carried to the White
House Send missions in every direction
to stir up the indolent and careless. Agitate
the friends of the Union. Put in action the
elements of patriotism in opposition to those ef
mischief set aioat by Marcy and his colleagues.
Thus may President Pierce be awakened to the
errors he has committed iu placing too much
reliance on the counsels of his Cabinet; and if
he gives ear to the popular voice, as we doubt
not he will, and discharge his weak. foolish and
incapable Cabinet, he will regain the popularity
he has lost, and his name may yet shine honored
in the same great page of history on which are
inscribed those of Washington, Jefferson, and
Jackson.
BREAKING UP OF THE SPOILs-SYsTEM CABINET
The first indication which the public has re"
ceived of the impending dissolution Of Presi-
dent Pierce's Cabinet, was contained in the re-
port telegraphed to us from Washington few
days since, stating that it was in contemplation
to give Attorney General Gushing rowing
commission to China and the East Although
subsequent intelligence from the capital throws
discredit on this announcement, and refers to
the Hon. George Nj. Dallas as the recipient OF
this commission, still the very fact Of such ru-
NOR having got abroad plainly indicates the
uncertain tenure of office enjoyed by the Cab-
net We are sure that nothing would give
greater satisfaction to the community at large
or do more to heal the dissensions created in
the democratic ranks by the unwise distribution
of Presidential patronage, than the dismissal
from Office OF those ministers whose counsels
have had such sinister effect on the politics Of
the country.
Whether Mr.. Gushing do or do not accept this
commission to China. or some other such diple
matte post, we think there can be but little
doubt that his functions as Attorney General of
the United States will soon be at an end. The
whole Of the Marcy Cabinet must soon vacate
their ministerial bureaus, and leave them for
ADLER and more consistent representatives Of
the popular mind. We would wish, however,
to see Mr.. Cushing's eminent talents engaged
in diplomatic mission where he could render
essential service to the country. He is the
only man in the Cabinet who possesses abilities
Of high order OF who has an intimate know
ledge of the policy of foreign countries. As
Minister to China Mr.. Gushing could well en-
ploy his great talents to advantage, and show
himself enlightened, patriotic, and Jealous. As
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the effect Of proving him in that capacity to
be ignorant OF his duties, INSCRIPTIONS, with
cut regard to principles, and without system OF
any kind. This inconsistency in his character
is to be attributed to his deficiency in political
tact and political principles. which can only be
paralieled by the weakness exhibited in .
similar way by John Tyler. to whom Mr.. Cush-
ing owes his having been first brought into
great notoriety.
Mr.. Gushing will do well, therefore, to &C
cept at once the appointment of Minister to
China. the duties OF which commission he would
far hey ond what can be expected from any OF
the recipients of our other foreign appointments
Indeed. most of these appointments are the
worst ever made by any President.
As to George M. Dallas, we rather suspect
that he will be kept in reserve for some future
contingency. He would not think OF accepting
a foreign mission when he lras the prospect OF
getting an appointment Of much more impor-
lance to some OF the vacant places in the Cabi-
vacancies soon to be created by the state of
public opinion throughout the country.
At all events, the mere rumor Of Mr.. Cush-
ing's Asiatic ministry indicates that there is