Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-03-11

THE CaB,SEr.- Secretary of State VIM. l. Mar
cy of N. Y; Secretary of the Treasury James Gntn-
rie of Ky Secretary Of War; jefferson Davis OF MISS
Secretary of the Navy, James g obbin OF =: y;
Seer etary Of the Interior. Robt McCleand OF MEN,
Postmaster General, James Campbell OF Pa; Attor-
ney General, Caleb Gushing of Mass.
VIM. L. Marcy. of New York, the Secretary OF
State, requires little comment and no introduction;
his career in President Folks Cabinet is well known
and remembered and the ability with which be DIS
charged the responsible duties of Secretary of War
during that important period, affords sufficient
harantee that the country may rely with conh-
deuce in his wisdom, experience, and craftsmanship
His administrative talents unrivaled, and he has
always proved himself more than equal to the du-
ties of the various stations he has been called to &C.
cupy. His nomination gives general satisfaction
James Guthrie, of Ky, Secretary of the Treasu-
ry is leading lawyer of his State, and the ac-
knowedged leader of the party there. Heis spoken
Of by the press of all parties, gentleman OF in
domitable energy and untring industry, and the
possessor of talents and character of a high order.
Of him the Louisville Democrat says:
| He was and is the leader of the Democracy OF
this State, and to his energy, foresight and strong
appeals to the masses, we may, without the least
exageration, attribute the adoption of the new Dem
|
the first Democratic Governor who has presided
over the affairs of that State for than twenty
years. Mr.. Guthrie is man OF strong mInd,
great energy of character, and untrIng indus
try, and would fill any place that might be as
signed to him with credit to himself and honor
to 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 great question which recently
agitated the country from extreme TO the other
| -, fAotlu md wolf hl Hp
clings to the constitution it is, and demands a
strict enforcement of the rights of the Southern
States within the Union"
Robert McLeliand, of Michigan, Secretary of the
Interior is native of Pennsylvania, but removed
to Michigan in 1885, in which State he has held
several high positions being Governor of the State
until his recent resignation. He has been twice
Governor, Speaker of the House of Representatives
and several times elected to Congress. Next tc
General Cass, he is the most influential man in
his State or in that section of the Northwest. He
is sclf.made, hard working man, and perfectly ia
miliar with the subjects which come under the direc
ton and supervision of the Department of the Int
rior-such as Indian claims, Indian agencies, an(
such like
James c. Dobbin, of North Carolina, Secretary o
the Navy, is too we'll known in this State, and espe
cally in this District to require any remark. He i
we'll known leading member of the Democratic
party of North Carolina-the party candidate fo
Senator before the last Legislature. MIR. Dobbir
was in Congress some years since, and served will
high praise Speaker ofthe Legislature ofthe State
His action in the Baltimore Convention contributed
!, largely to the nomination of General Pierce. n
more popular appointment could have been mad
from this State. where Mr. Dobbin is universally es
teemed as high minded, worthy and able gentle
: man and sound lawyer He will bring all his tai
ents and industry to bear upon the administrator
of the Navy Department, which, in view of the con
erplated increase and reorganization of that branc
of the public service affords ample field for tn
display of administrative ability. Mr. Dobbin is st
l a young man, and comparatively little known be
E yond the sphere in which he has moved. We pre-
= Dict that before the expiration of his service fe
1 men will be more widely, or more favorably appre
: ciated.
$ James Campbell, of Pennsy lvania, the Postmaste
C General, is probably the youngest member of til
e Cabinet-said not to be more than thirty years
age. He is, or was, recently, Attorney General {
the State of Pennsylvania, and formerly Judge
one of the Courts in Philadelphia. The postio
which he attained in his own State, at so earl
;. an age, speaks well for his talents and energy
He is spoken of discreet cautious, sagacious we
:. versed not only in books, but in knowledge
mankind.
~ Jefferson Davis: of Mississippi Secretary of Wa
is gentleman, from education and habits, eminent
fitted to discharge the duties of the position whic
he has been called upon to occupy. A graduate
r West Point his military knowledge fits him for &C
e ing upon all matters before him, while his actu
e service has given him practical experience, as we
e as brilliant reputation. In politics. Mr.. Davis
d a State Rights Democrat of the strctest Sect an
o as a statesman, enjoys reputation. for marke
ability.
Caleb Cushing of Mass Attorney General, is
Judge of the Supreme Court of that State. As
- lawyer, he stands remarkably high. The greatne
of his abilities are admitted even by his political o.
ponents, who are embittered against him, becaus
having acted with them, his convictions cause
him to unite with the Democratic party.
Every member of the Cabinet is eminently CO
\ sentative, and of the same school of politics wi
the President 1t will no doubt prove a unit, ar
give general satisfaction.
;e Railroad Meeting Tonight.
is Our readers will find in another column the call
ot the Magistrate OF Police. for public meeting upon
$ subject of Railroad connection between this pla